Sermons on 2 Corinthians 4:7-10:

We Believe, Therefore We Speak Series

Contributed by Andrew Schroer on Mar 12, 2001

Because our faith is founded on the sure promises of God, it will share the message of the Gospel out of thanks to God.

We saw last week that since our faith has such a sure foundation on the faithful promises of our never changing God, it will affect our whole lives. What we believe affects who we are and what we do. When we see the love God has showered upon us, our lives become lives of thanks to him. So, in ...read more

Scripture: 2 Corinthians 4:5-13

Denomination: Lutheran

Creemos, Por Lo Cual Hablamos Series

Contributed by Andrew Schroer on Mar 12, 2001

Dado que nuestra fe tiene un fundamento tan sólido, nosotros vamos a agradecer a Dios compartiendo con los demás el evangelio.

Vimos la semana pasada que dado que nuestra fe tiene un fundamento sólido basado en las promesas de nuestro fiel Dios que nunca cambia, y entonces, afectará toda nuestra vida. Lo que creemos directamente afecta quiénes somos y cómo vivimos. Entonces, en las próximas semanas, en los próximos ...read more

Scripture: 2 Corinthians 4:5-13

Denomination: Lutheran

The Cross-Our Ministry Defined Series

Contributed by Bob Hager on Apr 5, 2001

Looks at the nature of our witness as seen through the lens of the cross.

The Bible calls each of us to witness for our faith. Yet often I have had people come up to me and say, I can’t witness for Christ, I don’t know enough, I can’t witness for Christ I have too many problems, I can’t witness for Christ, I have made to many mistakes in the past. They are saying a ...read more

Scripture: 2 Corinthians 4:5-12

Denomination: Methodist

Knocked Down But Not Knocked Out

Contributed by Stuart Blount on Apr 20, 2001

How often have we felt the blows of life and needed to know that we are ultimately victorious in Christ? Whatever comes our way we are more than conquerors.

KNOCKED DOWN BUT NOT KNOCKED OUT 2 Corinthians 4:7-9 (Living Bible) ….. But this precious treasure – this light and power that now shine within us – is held in a perishable container, that is in our weak bodies. Everyone can see that the glorious power within must be from God and is not our ...read more

Scripture: 2 Corinthians 4:7-9

Denomination: Pentecostal

Can You See What I Am Hearing?

Contributed by Joe Harding on Jul 8, 2001

God is still calling people to follow him into full time ministry and we must hear his voice and respond.

CAN YOU SEE WHAT I AM HEARING? NEW VISION I SAMUEL 3: 1-21 (II CORINTIANS 4: 5-12) JULY 8, 2001 INTRODUCTION: In More than You and Me, Kevin and Karen Miller write of the power of a God-given Vision: One couple lived in London 130 years ago. For the first 10 years of their marriage, William ...read more

Scripture: 1 Samuel 3:1-21, 2 Corinthians 4:5-12

Denomination: Baptist

Surviving With Christ

Contributed by Chris Sparkman on Aug 23, 2001

Many times we face difficulties in life. Jesus Christ is there for each of us, He never fails, and He will lead you through!

Surviving with Christ 2 Corinthians 4:7-12 As we take our journey that begins at the cradle and ends upon this earth when we enter our grave. We will often times experience circumstances that we do not fully understand. Things will take place in our lives that we do not want to accept. In ...read more

Scripture: 2 Corinthians 4:7-12

Denomination: Baptist

Nine Things To Learn From Trouble

Contributed by Jerry Falwell on Apr 12, 2002

The book of II Corinthians is about trouble, Paul’s physical weakness, and overcoming failure. Principles of this sermon are for those who are facing a new marriage, a new business, or a new venture.

NINE THINGS TO LEARN FROM TROUBLE By Jerry Falwell II Corinthians 4:8-18 (References are from the Old King James.) INTRODUCTION The book of II Corinthians is about trouble, Paul’s physical weakness, and overcoming failure. Principles of this sermon are for those who are facing a new marriage, ...read more

Scripture: 2 Corinthians 4:8-18, 2 Corinthians 4:16-18

Denomination: Baptist

Lessons We Learn From 9.1.1. Series

Contributed by Rick Shockley on Nov 10, 2001

This sermon is about the hope we have in Christ in spite of the tragedy of 9.1.1.

2 Corinthians 4:7-18 But we have this treasure in jars of clay to show that this all-surpassing power is from God and not from us. [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 ...read more

Scripture: 2 Corinthians 4:7-18, Philippians 4:6-7

Knocked Down But Not Knocked Out

Contributed by Robert Simmons on Oct 1, 2002

Never Give Up!

I. SURELY, YOU WILL HAVE TROUBLE! A. The Bible promised it, "Man that is born of a woman is of few days, and full of trouble." Job 14:1. B. The Psalmist promised it, "The days of our years are threescore years and ten; and if by reason of strength they be fourscore years, yet is their strength ...read more

Scripture: 2 Corinthians 4:7-11, 2 Corinthians 4:12-14, 2 Corinthians 12:9

Denomination: Church Of God

Building Blocks For Flexible Persistence

Contributed by Dana Chau on Oct 1, 2002

Discover the building blocks for accomplishing God-size goals.

About two weeks ago, Eugene asked a salient question at the end of the church business meeting. He asked something like, "What kind of person am I becoming through this church?" His question was not just introspective. He is serving on the Church Strategy Task Team, which will research how to ...read more

Scripture: 2 Corinthians 4:1-18

Denomination: *other

A Street Called Straight

Contributed by Carolyn Malaika Foster-Brooks on Aug 23, 2002

This sermon is for any one faced with the addictions of the world. It is for the dependents and the co-dependents who want to change their lives and know that they are worthy.

PRAYER: GOD, I thank you right now for the way You have come into my life and changed my thoughts and my walk. I praise You Lord for taking a sinner like me and allowing me to be used as an instrument in Your kingdom. The road is rough, but the path is clear God because it is narrow and I don’t ...read more

Scripture: 2 Corinthians 4:8-9, Acts 9:11-12

Denomination: Baptist

Hope In The Midst Of Tragedy

Contributed by Jeff Armbrester on Sep 7, 2002

This message was prepared to observe the one year anniversary of 9/11/01.

Hope in the Midst of Tragedy Psalm 91 Where were you Tuesday morning, September 11, 2001 when you heard the news about the planes crashing into the twin towers of the World Trade Center? What were the thoughts running through your mind? What were the emotions you felt as you watched the towers ...read more

Scripture: 2 Corinthians 4:8-12, Psalm 91:1

Denomination: Methodist

Riches In A Clay Pot

Contributed by Clark Tanner on Nov 16, 2000

A devotion for growing believers

“FOR GOD, WHO SAID, ‘LIGHT SHALL SHINE OUT OF DARKNESS,’ IS THE ONE WHO HAS SHONE IN OUR HEARTS TO GIVE THE LIGHT OF THE KNOWLEDGE OF THE GLORY OF GOD IN THE FACE OF CHRIST. 7 BUT WE HAVE THIS TREASURE IN EARTHEN VESSELS, THAT THE SURPASSING GREATNESS OF THE POWER MAY BE OF GOD AND NOT FROM ...read more

Scripture: 2 Corinthians 4:6-10

Denomination: Orthodox

Fragile: Handle With Care

Contributed by Dan Erickson on Nov 21, 2000

Our eternal salvation is secure because of Christ, but when it comes to the daily routine of following the Lord, we desperately need God's grace each day.

Every now and then I receive, or send, a package labeled "Fragile: Handle With Care." It might be a very expensive crystal vase inside, or maybe it is just a small toy, but the purpose of the label is to warn the friendly UPS, or Postal Service, employee that if they are not careful how they handle ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 12:15-21, 2 Corinthians 4:1-8

Denomination: Baptist

Clay People

Contributed by Curtis Kittrell on Jun 18, 2003

Ever felt like a grasshopper? Unimportant, inferior, low-down? Israel felt that way when Moses’ spies reported back from their excursion into the Promised Land. They said, "And there we saw the giants, . . . and we were in our own sight as grasshoppe

CLAY PEOPLE SCRIPTURE: Genesis 3:19; Jeremiah 18:1-6; 2 Corinthians 4:7 Introduction Ever felt like a grasshopper? Unimportant, inferior, low-down? Israel felt that way when Moses’ spies reported back from their excursion into the Promised Land. They said, "And there we saw the giants, . . . ...read more

Scripture: Jeremiah 18:1-6, 2 Corinthians 4:7

Denomination: Pentecostal