Sermons on 2 Corinthians 7:8-16:

Lose The Guilt

Contributed by Ron Hicks on May 19, 2007

Feeling guilty about your sins does absolutely no good unless it motivates you to change your heart!

LOSE THE GUILT 2 Cor 7:1-11 1 Having therefore these promises, dearly beloved, let us cleanse ourselves from all filthiness of the flesh and spirit, perfecting holiness in the fear of God. 2 Receive us; we have wronged no man, we have corrupted no man, we have defrauded no man. 3 I speak not this ...read more

Scripture: 2 Corinthians 7:1-11

Denomination: Assembly Of God

Hoping For Godly Sorrow

Contributed by Jay Patton on May 16, 2002

This sermon is about the need for genuine repentence in the heart of every Christian.

INTRODUCTION: Condit/Clinton sex scandal READ/PRAY Scripture Introduction (Ante-theme): Paul’s sorrowful letter. 2nd of at least 4 letters. Send Titus as a follow up. Proposition: Because Godly sorrow leads to repentance our counseling must cause Godly sorrow. I. Counseling that causes Godly ...read more

Scripture: 2 Corinthians 7:8-11

Denomination: Baptist

Paul's Love For The Chruch

Contributed by Glenn Robinson on Aug 20, 2002

This sermon explains biblical repentance and shows how it is applied in our Christian lives.

PAUL’S LOVE… I) WAS CONFRONTATIONAL VS 8 Illust – the body is self purifying – liver. I hate to confront or be confronted. God is confrontational PROV 27:5 “Open rebuke …” A) HOW DO WE CONFRONT EFFECTIVLY ? i) EMPATHIZE TO RELATE (not sympathize) Don’t be condemning Relate your own ...read more

Scripture: 2 Corinthians 7:8-11

Denomination: Pentecostal

Seeing The Need For Renewal (Part 1 Of 4) Series

Contributed by Jeff Armbrester on May 19, 2003

There are two possible directions that renewal may take. Renewal can go in the direction of preservation, which is restoration. It is an attempt to restore to the original and maintain the past. We restore old cars, furniture, houses, and many other items

(This series was used during a capital funds campaign to raise money for repairs and renewal of the facilities.) Jeff Armbrester Renewal for Growth There are two possible directions that renewal may take. Renewal can go in the direction of preservation, which is restoration. It is an attempt to ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 3:1-10, 2 Corinthians 7:8-11

Denomination: Methodist

Fruit Of Repentance

Contributed by James Phillips on Jun 22, 2003

Shows we mst bear the fruit of repenrance.

Fruit of repentance Repent is used 27 times in the New Testament, first by John the Baptist, then by Jesus and the apostles and lastly again by Jesus in the book of Revelations. To think differently or afterwards, i.e. reconsider (morally, feel regret): MATTHEW 3:2 2 "Repent, for the kingdom of ...read more

Scripture: 2 Corinthians 7:9-11, Matthew 3:8

Denomination: Christian Church

A Restored Relationship With A Drowning Church

Contributed by David Wilson on Sep 12, 2003

Paul and his fellow servant Titus are excited that the Corinthians have responded to his letter with such a positive attitude. Paul knew how firm the letter had been, but was grateful that the church responded correctly to his disciplinary epistle - I Co

II Corinthians 7 - A Restored Relationship The majority of this chapter deals with Paul’s joy over the response of the Corinthians to the letter that he had sent with Titus. He had been apprehensive, but now was relieved that the Corinthians responded positively to his letter and treated Titus ...read more

Scripture: 2 Corinthians 7:1-16

Denomination: Baptist

From Heavenly Hurt To Healing Hearts Series

Contributed by Greg Nance on Oct 19, 2003

Bringing people to repentance is tough work. God has a way, and it leads to salvation. Working through compicated relationship factors Paul shares a great success story here.

From Heavenly Hurts to Healing Hearts 2 Corinthians 7 What did it take for God to bring you to repentance? Right in the heart of this chapter we discover a great truth of God about repentance that leads to salvation. We’ve been studying this letter of Paul to Corinth and have noticed how he ...read more

Scripture: 2 Corinthians 7:1-16

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Sorrow-The Way To Happiness Series

Contributed by Curtis Kittrell on Aug 19, 2003

Introduction The way to happiness is outlined in the first twelve verses of Matthew 5. Last Sunday we noted that the word translated "blessed" in the Beatitudes may also be translated "happy." In the first beatitude Jesus said the initial step toward hap

Sorrow-The Way to Happiness Text: "Blessed are they that mourn: for they shall be comforted" (Matt. 5:4). Scripture Reading: Matthew 5:1-4; 2 Corinthians 7:10 Introduction The way to happiness is outlined in the first twelve verses of Matthew 5. Last Sunday we noted that the word translated ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 5:1-4, 2 Corinthians 7:10

Denomination: Pentecostal

When God's People Do Bad Things

Contributed by Steve Malone on Nov 30, 2004

Everyone of us is, has, or will be, standing on the wrong side of sin. And when that happens, what are God’s people supposed to do.

"WHEN GOD’S PEOPLE DO BAD THINGS" TEXT: 2 CORINTHIANS 7:2-13 INTRODUCTION In the movie Mr. Mom a business executive loses his job and stays home to take care of the house, and his wife goes back to work. He doesn’t do to well. There is one scene in the Movie when Mr. Mom is dropping his kids ...read more

Scripture: 2 Corinthians 7:2-13

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Guiltless Grief

Contributed by Joseph Smith on Jun 22, 2009

We can deal with grief if we allow ourselves to recognize its complexity, if we accept the love of caring friends, and if we permit God to use the grief to change us.

They stood at the gravesite, looking at the flower-covered casket of their father. The committal service had been over for ten or fifteen minutes. Everyone else had gone back to the cars. But the two sisters stood there, lingering long, staring into space. Their faces were masks: no emotions, no ...read more

Scripture: 2 Corinthians 7:5-11

Denomination: Baptist

Repentance Through Godly Sorrow

Contributed by Bishop Prof. Julius Soyinka on Aug 30, 2012

We need a godly sorrow in order to repent truly and turn from our sins unto God, but merely feeling sorry or guilty is a sorrow of the world that will only produce a false repentance.

REPENTANCE THROUGH GODLY SORROW. Study Text: 2 Corinthians 7: 10 – 11 For the grief according to God works repentance to salvation, not to be regretted, but the grief of the world works out death. For behold this same thing (you being grieved according to God); how much it worked out ...read more

Scripture: 2 Corinthians 7:10-11

Denomination: Pentecostal

Paul, The Emotional Case Series

Contributed by Ed Vasicek on Sep 10, 2012

Neither Paul nor we are meant to be Mr. Spock from Star Trek; Paul was comfortable with emotion, but -- even when he was emotionally intense -- he kept his eyes on Jesus and sought to follow God’s will, not his own.

Paul, the Emotional Case (2 Corinthians 7:2-16) 1. I love this old Jewish joke: During a service at an old synagogue in Eastern Europe, when the Shema prayer was said, half the congregants stood up and half remained sitting. The half that was seated started yelling at those standing to sit down, ...read more

Scripture: 2 Corinthians 7:2-16

Denomination: Independent/Bible

What Can Paul Teach Us About Comfort? Series

Contributed by Guy Mcgraw on Mar 7, 2012

Paul teaches us some important principles of God’s comfort in his response to their condition. Might not have 3rd letter because it was of such personal nature.

If we were to have all over Paul’s letters to the church in Corinth then this would be chapter 7 of his 4TH letter. 1st Corinthians would be letter number 2. We do not have his 3rd letter and by the tone we have in this chapter we can assess that letter number 3 was pretty harsh. ...read more

Scripture: 2 Corinthians 7:6-15

Freedom From The Pain Of Regret

Contributed by Derrick Tuper on Jul 28, 2011

Have you ever done anything you’ve regretted? I believe there’s no pain like the pain of regret. However, we can actually gain freedom from our regrets and move on.

FREEDOM FROM THE PAIN OF REGRET INTRODUCTION: Have you ever done anything you’ve regretted? If you’ve ever said, “if only…” or if you’ve spent time in the land of, “woulda, coulda, shoulda” then you probably have regrets. I believe there’s no ...read more

Scripture: 2 Corinthians 7:8-10

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

The Power Of Positive Repentance

Contributed by Tom Fuller on Aug 2, 2011

Taking criticism is one of the hardest things for us humans. When it comes to God's critique of our lives, and areas He needs to touch, we often react with our natural human defenses. But Paul in addressing the subject with the Corinthian church, gives us

What happens when you realize you’ve blown it? You have done something, said something, held an attitude about something—and somehow you get called on the carpet. Perhaps it’s by the Holy Spirit, maybe by a Bible study, or listening to a sermon, or even someone else telling you ...read more

Scripture: 2 Corinthians 7:2-16

Denomination: Calvary Chapel