Sermons on 2 Corinthians 4:5-11:

The Apprentice - Part 7 Series

Contributed by Ric Freeman on Jun 7, 2004

Based loosely on the book "The Travelers Gift"

The Apprentice May 30, 2004 AM 2 cor 4:8-9 [s1] Let me quickly review our previous 6 secrets of the apprenticeship; [s2] 1) the buck stops here Stop playing the blame game -- you control your life You are where you are right now because of choices you have made, And your reactions to situations ...read more

Scripture: 2 Corinthians 4:8-9

Denomination: Charismatic

Thanksgiving In All Things

Contributed by Mike Rickman on Jun 12, 2004

Our response to God in the hard times tells the world who we really are.

June 13, 2004 Morning Worship Text: 2 Corinthians 4:7-15 Subject: Suffering for God Title: Thanksgiving in All Things You know that one of my favorite bible passages come from Acts 16. I love the story of Paul and Silas being thrown into a Philippian jail and put into stocks in the inner ...read more

Scripture: 2 Corinthians 4:7-15

Denomination: Assembly Of God

Overcoming Discouragement Series

Contributed by Tom Fuller on Jul 15, 2004

Is it okay to be doing badly? Is it okay to be weak? The world would say "no" but the Apostle Paul uses weakness and discouragement to see the Lord’s life created in him and others.

For more Bible Studies visit: www.LivingWatersWeb.com Overcoming Discouragement 2 Corinthians 4 Pastor Tom Fuller I want to ask two questions. Is it all right to be doing badly? And, is it all right to consider yourself weak? Our modern culture would say “no” to both questions. It ...read more

Scripture: 2 Corinthians 4:1-18

Denomination: Calvary Chapel

How We Live

Contributed by John Nadasi on Jul 23, 2004

A funeral sermon for my father-in-law after an arduous week of settling an estate. Carpe Diem message inpired by the death of a loved one.

It hardly seems real. This last week has been spent doing all the things Necessary to close an estate. Its been arduous to say the least. But, everything that has needed to happen has happened. Except for one thing. There has been little time to actually be able to sit back and grieve The ...read more

Scripture: 2 Corinthians 4:7-18

Denomination: Methodist

"We Have This Treasure"

Contributed by Ken Sauer on Sep 2, 2004

The treasure of the Gospel of Christ is what enbles us to persevere.

2 Corinthians 4:3-7 “We Have This Treasure” by: Rev. Kenneth Emerson Sauer, Pastor of Parkview united Mehtodist Church, Newport News, VA www.parkview-umc.org A story is told of an old estate auction where some of the finest china, linens, furniture, and other things of great value were being ...read more

Scripture: 2 Corinthians 4:3-7

Denomination: United Methodist

A Chosen Vessel

Contributed by Philip Harrelson on Sep 16, 2004

You are a valuable treasure to God. God finds great treasures in the common "folk." This sermon uses both biblical and secular illustrations.

2 Corinthians 4:7 -- “But we have this treasure in earthen vessels, that the excellency of the power may be of God, and not of us.” l. INTRODUCTION -- THE CELLIST OF SARAJEVO On May 27, 1992, in Sarajevo, one of the few bakeries that still had a supply of flour was making and distributing ...read more

Scripture: 2 Corinthians 4:7

Denomination: Pentecostal

We Have This Ministry

Contributed by Mike Turner on Apr 18, 2004

A sermon about the role of believers as servants

P.M. Sermon 4-18-04 2 Cor. 4:1-7 I. We Have This Ministry. V.1 Acts 26:16 But rise, and stand upon thy feet: for I have appeared unto thee for this purpose, to make thee a minister and a witness both of these things which thou hast seen, and of those things in the which I will appear unto ...read more

Scripture: 2 Corinthians 4:1-7

Denomination: Baptist

The Importance Of The Resurrection

Contributed by Steve Shepherd on May 15, 2004

The resurrection of Christ gives meaning to our lives.

THE IMPORTANCE OF THE RESURRECTION INTRO.- ILL.- A Sunday School teacher was explaining to a group of small children about the death and resurrection of Jesus. She made a crude cross out of some sticks and explained how Jesus was nailed to the cross. And little boy responded by saying, "Oh, ...read more

Scripture: 2 Corinthians 4:7-9

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

It's All In The Saying Series

Contributed by Rick Stacy on May 17, 2004

5th of 5 messages on Jesus Controversy: Jesus is the “Light of the world”. He doesn’t say, “I can see the light” or “I know the way to the light”; He says, “I am the Light of the world.”

5/16/04 – It’s All in the Saying John 8:12-59 Rick Black Slide The world is a very dark place… [lower lights in aud] Light Candle #1: Look at the newspaper... and you will read about darkness. Go to the magazine rack in any grocery store... and you will glimpse darkness on the covers. ...read more

Scripture: John 8:12-59, 2 Corinthians 4:6

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Why Paul Never Gave Up!

Contributed by Louis Bartet on May 23, 2004

Paul gives us four reasons for perservering.

Preached at Point Assembly by Pastor Louis Bartet Why Paul Never Gave Up or Four Reasons For Going On! Galatians 6:9¡XAnd let us not be weary in well doing: for in due season we shall reap, if we faint not. (KJV) Galatians 6:9¡XAnd let us not lose heart and grow weary and faint in acting nobly ...read more

Scripture: 2 Corinthians 4:1-16, Galatians 6:9

Denomination: Assembly Of God

Excellence Is So Attractive - Part 1 Series

Contributed by Andrew Stevens on Nov 6, 2002

In 2 Corinthians the Word lets us know that there is something excellent within each us.

Excellence is so Attractive – Part 1 Excellence begins with a mindset!!! I. Introduction A. While at the International General Assembly Jennifer and I experienced something. 1. This something made my heart leap within me. 2. It literally captivated me and inspired me. ...read more

Scripture: 2 Corinthians 4:7

Denomination: Church Of God

What Keeps The Believer From Sinking?

Contributed by Rodney Johnson Sr., on Nov 9, 2002

The believer is reminded to keep his focus on the eternal promises of God.

Introduction: I could not imagine life without the promises of God. When faced with life’s most difficult times, we do well to look beyond the difficulty to the power of God. God promises will keep us afloat in the midst of the most inundating waters. We are kept afloat by the meditating on the ...read more

Scripture: 2 Corinthians 4:11-18

Denomination: Baptist

Un Tesoro De Luz En Vasos De Barro

Contributed by Fernando Ramirez De Arellano on Feb 12, 2004

la Biblia nos dice que Dios nos ha introducido en una senda de justicia que es como la luz del amanecer que va en aumento hasta que el día es perfecto.

TÍTULO: UN TESORO DE LUZ EN VASOS DE BARRO TEXTO: 2 Co. 4: 6-11/ 16-18 Pr. 4: 18 1.- INTRODUCCIÓN. En Pr. 4:18 la Biblia nos dice que Dios nos ha introducido en una senda de justicia que es como la luz del amanecer que va en aumento hasta que el día es perfecto. Es importante ...read more

Scripture: 2 Corinthians 4:6-11, Proverbs 4:18

Denomination: Pentecostal

Overcoming Life's Disappointments Series

Contributed by Kerry Tilley on Feb 15, 2004

Faith in Christ can help us overcome disappointments that we face in life.

Series: Moving Forward In Life OVERCOMING LIFE’S DISAPPOINTMENTS Text: 2 Corinthians 4:8-9 "We have troubles all around us, but we are not defeated. We do not know what to do, but we do not give up the hope of living. We are persecuted, but God does not leave us. We are hurt sometimes, but we are ...read more

Scripture: 2 Corinthians 4:8-9, 2 Corinthians 12:9

Denomination: Assembly Of God

Victory, Mistakes Or Defeat In Our Walk With The Lord!

Contributed by Tony Abram on Feb 9, 2007

This sermon deals with acknowledging our failures. Accepting God’s forgiveness. Accepting Gods victory for your life through the Word and Holy Spirit. Look at some of these who in the natural were told they could not overcome or succeed.

Victory, Mistakes or Defeat in our Walk with the Lord! 2 Corinthians 4: [8] We are hard pressed on every side, but not crushed; perplexed, but not in despair; [9] persecuted, but not abandoned; struck down, but not destroyed. [10] We always carry around in our body the death of Jesus, so that the ...read more

Scripture: 2 Corinthians 4:8-10