Sermons on 2 Corintios 4:18:

Narnia: Beyond The Wardrobe Series

Contributed by Peter Billingham on Nov 14, 2005

Part one of a three week sermon to link with the launch of the Narnia film.

The Lion, The Witch and the Wardrobe – week 1 “Beyond The Wardrobe” (There is more to life than meets the eye) 2 Cor 4:18 Have you ever, on a clear starry night, when there are little lights to crowd the view, lay on your back and looked up into the heavens and thought, wow, there is more to ...read more

Scripture: 2 Corinthians 4:18

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Can You Imagine?

Contributed by Chris Tiller on Nov 15, 2005

A sermon for International Day of Prayer for the Persecuted Church.

(Show video clip for International Day of Prayer for the Persecuted Church.) It wasn’t long after the church’s first Pentecost that the first follower of Christ was martyred for his faith. With furious opponents gathered around him, Stephen “looked up to heaven and saw the glory of God.” (Acts ...read more

Scripture: 2 Corinthians 4:8-18

Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

I Still Have Joy

Contributed by La Juana Morris on Nov 10, 2004

The Joy of the Lord is our Strength

I still Have Joy! II Corinthians 4:7-18 Joy a word small in stature but mighty in meaning Joy a directive a strong basis for the faith of a Christian And in our Christian journey we will find that Joy is the opposite of Happiness! Why? Well Happiness is the reaction to an action where as Joy is ...read more

Scripture: 2 Corinthians 4:7-18

Denomination: Methodist

Enduring Faith

Contributed by Aaron Bryan on Dec 8, 2004

Looking at the life of Paul we can see seven things that kept him going for God.

Enduring Faith (2 Corinthians 4) By Bro. Aaron Bryan Paul not only was known to write about endurance, he lived it. In 1 Corinthians 9:24, it was a race to run, in Galatians 6:7-10, a field to sow, Ephesians 6:10-20, an armor to withstand, Philippians 3:12-14, pressing towards the mark, 2 Timothy ...read more

Scripture: 2 Corinthians 4:1-18

Denomination: Baptist

God's Goodies In Cracked Pots

Contributed by Johann Neethling on Sep 3, 2003

We’re all earthen vessels – made from the dust of the earth – and some of us, are just cracked pots! But in them we carry an awesome treasure!

God’s Goodies in Cracked Pots Introduction: • Our oldest daughter, Maria, told us a wonderful story recently about a friend of hers in Lander, Wyoming who had gone out with her husband to the city dump to dispose of some larger yard trash. • As they were ditching their junk their eye caught a ...read more

Scripture: 2 Corinthians 4:5-18

Denomination: United Methodist

Funeral - Jars Of Clay

Contributed by Barry Hidey on Jan 12, 2001

There is a spiritual gift in the life of those who die in the Lord.

Jars of Clay Dying, Christ destroyed our death. Rising, Christ restored our life. Christ will come again in glory. Here and now, dear friends, we are God’s children. What we shall be has not been revealed, But we know when he appears we shall be like him, for we shall see him as he is. Those who ...read more

Scripture: 2 Corinthians 4:7-18

Denomination: Methodist

Spiritual Treasures Series

Contributed by Troy Borst on Jan 16, 2001

As Satan attacks on all sides, hold the gospel close

INTRODUCTION… from barna.org 6 out of 10 Americans believe Satan is only a symbol and not real 47 % of Christians believe the same thing 1 out of 4 Christians believe it doesn’t matter what religion you are because all of them are the same and they all lead to God 31% of Christians believe ...read more

Scripture: 2 Corinthians 4:1-18

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Resurrection Power, Now

Contributed by Clark Tanner on Jan 30, 2001

A devotional for young believers

"THEREFORE I ALSO, AFTER I HEARD OF YOUR FAITH IN THE LORD JESUS AND YOUR LOVE FOR ALL THE SAINTS, 16 DO NOT CEASE TO GIVE THANKS FOR YOU, MAKING MENTION OF YOU IN MY PRAYERS; 17 THAT THE GOD OF OUR LORD JESUS CHRIST, THE FATHER OF GLORY, MAY GIVE TO YOU THE SPIRIT OF WISDOM AND REVELATION IN THE ...read more

Scripture: Ephesians 1:15-23, 2 Corinthians 4:16-18

Denomination: Orthodox

Hardships For Heaven's Sake Series

Contributed by Greg Nance on Sep 27, 2003

Need strength to face difficulty as a Christian? Paul supplies us with purpose and focus in this fourth chapter of 2 Corinthians.

Chapter 4 of 2 Corinthians finishes what he starts in chapter 3 and begins what he discusses in chapter 5. The chapter and verse divisions of your Bible were not put in there by God. In fact, Stephen Langton first divided the Bible into chapters in 1228. The Old Testament was first divided by ...read more

Scripture: 2 Corinthians 4:1-18

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Day Of Infamy

Contributed by Leslie Trombly on Sep 19, 2001

Like Pearl Harbor.September 11,2001 was another "Day in Infamy"

Jesus Is Coming! Are you Prepared For it? It is very important for us to always keep in mind that this time on earth is only a moment when compared to eternity. I understand that it is important that we live life to it’s fullest and enjoy every bit of living here on earth, but still we need to ...read more

Scripture: 2 Corinthians 4:18, James 4:14

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

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

Hold On

Contributed by Olayinka Alamu on Sep 11, 2003

We should hold on to God no matter what

Scripture: 2 Corinthians 4:8-18

Denomination: Pentecostal

Heaven

Contributed by David Anderson on Apr 21, 2001

Heaven as a reality transforms the present.

Christ the King Sunday Sermon ~ “Heaven” 2 Cor. 4:17-18; Revelation 22:1 As we consider the destination of faith in heaven, the place where Christ our King shall lead us, let’s consider two texts from sacred Scriptures. First, 2nd Corinthians 4:17-18: “For our light and momentary troubles ...read more

Scripture: 2 Corinthians 4:17-18, John 14:1-3

Denomination: Lutheran

Soul-Lift

Contributed by Skip Alexander on Jun 30, 2008

Inward vs. outward change. We live in a world of face lifts when we need a soul-lift.

I. You Know You’re Getting Old When… • You and your teeth don’t sleep together. • You try to straighten out the wrinkles in your socks and discover you aren’t wearing any. • At the breakfast table you hear snap, crackle, pop and you’re not eating cereal. • You are on a first name basis with your ...read more

Scripture: 2 Corinthians 4:16-18

Denomination: Baptist

Growing Old

Contributed by William D. Brown on Aug 2, 2008

Let us be aware that growing old is a blessing and not something to frown upon.

2ND COR. 4: 16-18 GROWING OLD 2ND COR. 4:16 ----but though our outward man perish, yet the inward man is renewed day by day. 17For our light affliction, which is but for a moment, worketh for us a far more exceeding and eternal weight of glory; 18While we look not at the ...read more

Scripture: 2 Corinthians 4:16-18

Denomination: Baptist