Sermons on 2 Corinthians 4:5-12:

The Ministry Of The New Covenant Series

Contributed by John Lowe on Jun 26, 2018

Paul was under attack at Corinth. His authority and honesty were being challenged. Charges of dishonesty were circulating in the church. Paul was facing a church in revolt.

May 8, 2014 Tom Lowe The Second Epistle of Paul to the Corinthians Lesson II.B.3: The Ministry of the New Covenant. (4:1-6) 2nd Corinthians 4:1-6 (NKJV) 1 Therefore seeing we have this ministry, ...read more

Scripture: 2 Corinthians 4:1-6

Denomination: Baptist

Since We Have This Ministry Series

Contributed by Guy Mcgraw on Feb 13, 2012

Did you know that you have a ministry calling? Paul is not writing to a group of pastors but to a church. Do you know what your ministry calling is as a member of the Body of Christ? Do you know what to expect as you go out to minister?

4:1 Therefore, since we have this ministry, Bernard L. Brown, Jr., president of the Kennestone Regional Health Care System in the state of Georgia once worked in a hospital where a patient knocked over a cup of water, which spilled on the floor beside the patient’s bed. The patient was ...read more

Scripture: 2 Corinthians 4:1-6

Earthen Treasure Series

Contributed by Guy Mcgraw on Feb 13, 2012

Why doesn’t God put His valuables in the most valuable looking containers? You may think they you are not valuable enough for God to be able to use. You think have too many ‘chips’ and ‘cracks’ or past or present problems and failures. What is valuable

What is the most inexpensive container you have ever put something valuable in? Money in a sock? Cigar box? God chose to place in human vessels the very presence of His Holy Spirit. If I would have been in charge of presenting Jesus to the world 2,000 years ago I would have used a stadium ...read more

Scripture: 2 Corinthians 4:7-15

Are You A Superhero?

Contributed by Ricky Johnson on Feb 19, 2012

A call to stand against the "god of this world" and go into the world around us proclaiming truth and justice to all

This morning I want to talk about superheroes. Most of us are familiar with Superman. Daily Planet news reporter, mild-mannered Clark Kent would step into a phone booth, remove his glasses, change into a pair of blue leotards and shirt with a big red “S” on the front, red swim trunks, ...read more

Scripture: 2 Corinthians 4:1-6

Denomination: United Methodist

Matthew 15:16

Contributed by Gbemisola Fafowora on Apr 21, 2019

Peter confesses who Jesus Is

Peter Confesses Jesus as the Christ When Jesus came into the region of Caesarea Philippi, He asked His disciples, saying, “Who do men say that I, the Son of Man, am?” So they said, “Some say John the Baptist, some Elijah, and others Jeremiah or one of the prophets.” He said to them, “But who do ...read more

Scripture: Luke 2:11, Revelation 17:14, 2 Corinthians 4:5

Denomination: Pentecostal

Why Do Christians Still Have To Die?

Contributed by Rick Crandall on May 1, 2019

1. A tragic reason (Genesis 2:15-17; Romans 5:1-17). 2. A tender reason (Psalm 116:15; Isaiah 57:1). 3. A trust reason (2 Cor 1:8-10). 4. A testimony reason (2 Cor 4:5-11). 5. A technical reason (1 Cor 15:39-50). 6. A triumphant reason (1 Cor 15:51-58).

Why Do Christians Still Have to Die? 1 Corinthians 15:39-58; Genesis 2:15-17; Romans 5:1-17; Psalm 116:15; Isaiah 57:1; 2 Corinthians 1:8-10; 2 Corinthians 4:5-11 Sermon by Rick Crandall Grayson Baptist Church - June 24, 2018 BACKGROUND: *Why do Christians still have to physically die? If we are ...read more

Scripture: 1 Corinthians 15:39-58, Genesis 2:15-17, Romans 5:1-17, Psalm 116:15, Isaiah 57:1, 2 Corinthians 1:8-10, 2 Corinthians 4:5-11  (view more)  (view less)

Denomination: Baptist

Memorials With A Mission

Contributed by James Jackson on May 25, 2019

What does it mean that we carry in our body the death of Jesus? On this Memorial Day, remember that our strength comes from His sacrifice, that we are memorials with a mission, and that to fulfill the mission, we must be in motion.

Memorials With a Mission 2 Corinthians 4:7-12; 16-18 7 But we have this treasure in jars of clay, to show that the surpassing power belongs to God and not to us. 8 We are afflicted in every way, but not crushed; perplexed, but not driven to despair; 9 persecuted, but not forsaken; struck down, ...read more

Scripture: 2 Corinthians 4:7-18, Luke 14:15-23

Denomination: Baptist

Why Are So Many Uninterested In The Gospel? Series

Contributed by Jim Butcher on Nov 2, 2018

Paul tells us the world is blind to the gospel. What is the key to help them see?

- Earlier, use this for the Children’s Sermon. Have a box with one side open and that open side up against the wall. Let the kids guess what might be in the box. Then have helper pick up the box and hold it front of their face, causing a light to shine on their face from the flashlight in the ...read more

Scripture: 2 Corinthians 4:3-6

Denomination: Baptist

How Can God Do Great Things Through Someone Like Me? Series

Contributed by Jim Butcher on Nov 6, 2018

A look at why it's ok that we are merely "jars of clay."

A Picture Of Us And God: We are the plain pot; Christ is the magnificent flower. - 2 Corinthians 4:7. Living This Truth Out: 1. It’s ok to admit your shortcomings. - 2 Corinthians 4:7 – “jars of clay.” 2. Accept that you’re the plain pot and Christ is the magnificent flower. - 2 ...read more

Scripture: 2 Corinthians 4:7

Denomination: Baptist

How God Grows Us Through Struggles Series

Contributed by Jim Butcher on Nov 7, 2018

This difficult passage points us toward who we are in Christ and how He grows us.

HOW GOD GROWS US THROUGH STRUGGLES: 1. AN EASY LIFE? God does not take away our struggles, though He does ensure they don’t overwhelm us. - 2 Corinthians 4:8-9. - In verses 8-9, Paul shares four statements that we’d rather not hear. They speak clearly to an uncomfortable truth: God’s goal is ...read more

Scripture: 2 Corinthians 4:8-11

Denomination: Baptist

58. The Holy Spirit - Truth Bringer Series

Contributed by Gary Regazzoli on Nov 10, 2018

The Holy Spirit’s role as truth bringer is to develop the culture of the kingdom of God built on “truth.”

IN GOD'S IMAGE 58 - THE HOLY SPIRIT - TRUTH BRINGER This message is part of a series of 90 sermons based on the title, “In God’s Image – God’s Purpose for humanity.” This series of free sermons or the equivalent free book format is designed to take the reader through an amazing process beginning ...read more

Scripture: John 16:13, 2 Thessalonians 2:13-14, 1 Thessalonians 1:4-6, 2 Corinthians 4:6, Romans 8:5, John 16:14, John 16:8, Romans 10:14, 1 Thessalonians 2:13, Acts 2:37-38  (view more)  (view less)

Denomination: Christian Church

Bouncing Back (Part Two)

Contributed by Derrick Tuper on May 30, 2021

Last week we looked at the story of Joseph. He bounced back from multiple situations: sold into slavery, a false accusation, betrayal, etc. But he wasn't the only one who bounced back from multiple hardships; Paul did too.

BOUNCING BACK (part two) There are many personal stories of people who bounced back from a bad situation. We're bouncing back from the pandemic with vaccinations and loosening COVID restrictions. People have bounced back from having COVID. Churches have bounced back from having to shut down ...read more

Scripture: 2 Corinthians 4:8-9, 2 Corinthians 6:3-10, 2 Corinthians 11:24-27, 2 Timothy 3:10-11

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Persevering Crackpots

Contributed by John Williams Iii on Jun 10, 2021

How did Paul respond to his critics ... ? ... Paul "... said, but we proclaim Christ crucified, a stumbling block to Jews and foolishness to Gentiles" (I Cor.1:23 NRSV). The true gospel of Jesus Christ removes all crutches that people use to prop up their pretentiousness!

PERSEVERING CRACKPOTS Text: II Corinthians 4:5 - 12, 2 Corinthians 4:5-12  For we do not proclaim ourselves; we proclaim Jesus Christ as Lord and ourselves as your slaves for Jesus' sake.  (6)  For it is the God who said, "Let light shine out of darkness," who has ...read more

Scripture: 2 Corinthians 4:5-12

Denomination: United Methodist

The Face Of Christ Series

Contributed by Glenn Pease on Mar 17, 2021

To behold the face of Christ, and to reflect the light of His face was the constant goal of the Apostle Paul. He was not a man of a thousand faces, but the man of one face-the face of Christ.

Dr. Rosenow, a man who devoted his life to medical research, was asked, what led him to this as his life's task, and he told this story. He grew up on an isolated farm in Northern Wisconsin, and as a boy he had an unforgettable experience when his brother became dangerously ill. The nearest ...read more

Scripture: 2 Corinthians 4:1-6

The Face Of God Series

Contributed by Glenn Pease on Mar 30, 2021

When Mary pressed the soft warm cheeks of baby Jesus to her own, she was touching the face of God. When the shepherds and the wise men came to see Jesus they were seeing the face of God. Christmas is about the face of God.

John Mcgee Jr. wrote the poem High Flight. It is so meaningful to some pilots, they repeat it as they sit in their planes soaring though the skies. It goes like this- Oh, I have slipped the surly bonds of earth And danced the skies on laughter-silvered wings; Sunward I've climbed, and ...read more

Scripture: 2 Corinthians 4:1-6