Sermons on Kehillah In Corinth Ii 4:9:

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

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

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

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

Shaping The Clay

Contributed by Joseph Smith on Feb 20, 2005

Inauguration message for new role as Executive Director of the D. C. Baptist Foundation: the treasure we have is the gospel, which supports, guides, empowers, and gives life. Like disposable clay pots, we are to be impervious, transporting, and shaped fo

Despite what you may feel in the air this morning, spring is coming. It really is. Spring IS coming. How do I know that? Have I consulted the wooly-worms? No, I wouldn’t know a wooly-worm if it bit me. Have I studied the groundhog and its shadow? No, since my birthday is the day after ...read more

Scripture: 2 Corinthians 4:1-12

Denomination: Baptist

Suffering

Contributed by Lou Nicholes on Apr 12, 2005

. This section is one of three sections in II Corinthians devoted to a listing of Paul’s sufferings. Paul was not afraid of suffering because he knew that God controls trials, and God uses trials for His own glory.

THOUGHTS ABOUT THE PASSAGE: Driving through Texas, a New Yorker collided with a truck carrying a horse. A few months later he tried to collect damages for his injuries. “How can you now claim to have all these injuries?” asked the insurance company’s lawyer. “According to the police report, at the ...read more

Scripture: 2 Corinthians 4:7-18

Denomination: Baptist

How Can I See Beyond My Suffering? Series

Contributed by Ross Anderson on Oct 25, 2005

Hope in suffering comes when we are able to focus, not on the troubles around us, but on God¡¦s hidden treasure within and before us.

I¡¦ve noticed in counseling with people over the years that people lose their bearings when they get bad news. Perhaps you saw the story this week about a man in Hollywood, California. Three Marines came to his home to break the news to him that his son had died in the service of his country. ...read more

Scripture: 2 Corinthians 4:6-18

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

Jars Of Clay

Contributed by Richard Francis on Aug 30, 2005

We need to let the light of Christ shine forth from our cracked pots of clay

Jars of Clay 2 Corinthians 4 Halleluiah! All believers in Jesus need to praise the Lord We know the joy and the light We know that we are saved We know that our sins are forgiven We know we must share the good news Straight not diluted, not twisted, just as it is No Jesus, No heaven No Jesus, No ...read more

Scripture: 2 Corinthians 4:1-18

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Gone With The Wind

Contributed by Jerry Shirley on Aug 31, 2005

God uses a surge of problems sometimes to DIRECT us, to INSPECT us, to CORRECT us, to CONNECT US, to PROTECT US, to PERFECT us, & to PROJECT us. Link included to free PowerPoint Presentation and formatted text version.

Gone With The Wind II Cor. 1:8; 4:8-10 --- Link includes formatted text and free PowerPoint... http://gbcdecatur.org/sermons/Irma.html --- "For we would not, brethren, have you ignorant of our trouble which came to us in Asia, that we were pressed out of measure, above strength, insomuch that we ...read more

Scripture: 2 Corinthians 4:8-10, 2 Corinthians 6:1-10

Denomination: Baptist

I Am Thankful For.......

Contributed by Ron Hicks on Sep 8, 2005

Real gratitude is an expression from the heart. Did you know that we have more to be thankful for than what we realize?

I AM THANKFUL FOR….. 2 Cor 4:1-15 4:1 Therefore seeing we have this ministry, as we have received mercy, we faint not; 1. A ministry that’s covered by mercy. One that offers compassionate treatment, one that shows kindness and forgiveness and alleviates distress; offers relief: 2 But have ...read more

Scripture: 2 Corinthians 4:1-15

Denomination: Assembly Of God

Narnia: Winter In Narnia

Contributed by Matthew Everhard on Jan 3, 2005

This expository sermon from 2 Corinthians 4 gives the believer hope that, despite severe suffering, the Resurrected Christ is on the move!

“Winter in Narnia” from 2 Corinthians 4: 7-18, by Matthew Everhard. Originally preached at Hudson Presbyterian Church on January 2nd 2004. I have to be honest, I don’t really like this time of year. This time of year reminds me of the land of Narnia. Have you read the great classic fantasy by C. ...read more

Scripture: 2 Corinthians 4:7-18

Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

The Challenge To Persevere

Contributed by Cecil Richards on Jan 20, 2005

An encouragement to all believers to keep the faith in the midst of the most difficult of circumstances

INTRODUCTION I. PERSERVERE IN OUR ATTITUDE a. Demonstrate humility (phil 2:12) b. Radiate with joy (James 1:2) c. Exhibit trust (Ps. 91: 1-7) d. Develop resilency (Rom. 8:31 -39) II. PERSEVERE IN OUR RESPONSIBILITIES a. Worship God at all time (1 Thess. 5:16-18) b. Do not become weary ...read more

Scripture: 2 Corinthians 4:7-10

Denomination: Baptist

Rising Above Doubts And Fears

Contributed by Brian Atwood on Jan 30, 2005

Eight realizations for dealing with trouble.

The book of Second Corinthians is about trouble so we’re going to use a small passage from chapter four of this letter to gather some clues on how to deal with our trouble. This is the last sermon in the series "How to Have a Great Year!". We’ve learned that if we’re going to have a great year ...read more

Scripture: 2 Corinthians 4:7-18

Denomination: Baptist