Sermons on Super Apostle:

Competing According To The Rules Series

Contributed by Michael Stark on Oct 24, 2015

Divine rewards demand that we conduct our lives according to God's rules provided in His Word.

I consider the initial verses of this chapter to be among the most significant verses of the book. They are, as well, perhaps the most neglected verses of the missive which Paul wrote. I confess that I am ploughing quite a narrow furrow in these expositions. Note that the Apostle appeals to ...read more

Scripture: 2 Timothy 2:5

Denomination: Baptist

Grace Sufficient

Contributed by Christopher Holdsworth on Jun 14, 2015

Kept by the grace of God in the midst of afflictions.

GRACE SUFFICIENT. 2 Corinthians 12:2-10. In the process of composing an argument against some proud boasters who measured themselves by nothing more than one another (2 Corinthians 10:12), Paul allowed himself to engage in some rhetorical boasting which confronted his foes on their own ground (2 ...read more

Scripture: 2 Corinthians 12:2-10

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Don't Quit- Having Joyful Leaders Series

Contributed by Shawn Drake on Oct 9, 2022

This is the 119th sermon in the series "Action". This is the 21st sermon from 2 Corinthians.

Series: Action [#119] DON’T QUIT- HAVING JOYFUL LEADERS 2 Corinthians 12:11-21 Introduction: Today is always a tough Sermon for me to preach- Pastor Appreciation Day. I love telling stories about the people that God puts in my life and how He uses me and others for His glory; but I do not ...read more

Scripture: 2 Corinthians 12:11-21, Hebrews 13:17

Denomination: Baptist

A Championship Team

Contributed by James Bryant on Jan 26, 2002

Which Players do we need on our team to win, "GOD’S SUPER BOWL?"

"A CHAMPIONSHIP TEAM" John 17:1-3 (1) These words spake Jesus, and lifted up his eyes to heaven, and said, Father, the hour is come; glorify thy Son, that thy Son also may glorify thee: (2) As thou hast given him power over all flesh, that he should give eternal life to as many as ...read more

Scripture: John 17:1-3

Denomination: Baptist

A Sinner Comes To Jesus

Contributed by I. Grant Spong on Jun 12, 2016

Do we look upon fellow sinners as a "super-righteous" person might or as Jesus does?

Intro When we look at people what do we see? Do we see others as a super righteous person might or as Jesus would? Purpose Let’s discover how to see people as Jesus sees them, for the love in their hearts and not for the mistakes they may have made. Plan Let’s look at Luke 7:36-8:3 ...read more

Denomination: Baptist

Does Jesus Really Care Who Wins The Game?

Contributed by Bob Joyce on Jan 2, 2011

Jesus reveals the four essential plays He is going to use as He competes in the real super bowl of life.

By tonight, the endless hoopla, the frenzied advertising and, almost incidentally, the football game itself will be over. Super Bowl Sunday will have come and gone for another year. One more observation: The Super Bowl wouldn't be a true sporting event without an endless string of both pre-game ...read more

Scripture: 1 Corinthians 12:12-31

Denomination: Baptist

Victim, Villain Or Hero: A Fourth Choice For Christians

Contributed by Dr. Madana Kumar, Phd on Sep 10, 2020

Victim, Villain or Hero? What role are we auditioning for as we brace the Pandemic? Christianity gives us a fourth choice. Let us embrace it.

Victim, Villain or Hero By now, you must have heard it a thousand times. We are living in unprecedented times. We are going through trials. We are preparing for the Future Shock or a new normal. The world is not going to be the same again etc etc. You probably have heard several messages about the ...read more

Scripture: Ezekiel 14:12-14, Jeremiah 15:1-2, John 10:9, Ezekiel 14:15-16, John 10:11, Ezekiel 14:19-20, John 11:25-26, Ezekiel 14:17-18, John 14:27, John 6:35, John 14:6  (view more)  (view less)

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Fitting In To The Family Portrait

Contributed by Jon Lipka on Mar 4, 2012

As part of the household of God, we represent Jesus in the world, and should look and act like Him.

Our gospel today from Luke is a precious moment in the life of the nascent Church. We see Jesus praying, with his followers around him. And he tells them—he tells us—about who he is and about who we are. Think of it as a sort of family portrait. Jesus is praying. All of our life, all ...read more

Scripture: Luke 9:18-24

Denomination: Anglican

Can You Tell Me Your Weaknesses?

Contributed by Davon Huss on May 23, 2006

A sermon on 2 Corinthians 12:1-10 focusing on Paul’s thorn in the flesh. (Material taken from Sermon Central Contributors and especially C. Bouwman)

Sermon for 5/21/2006 Can You Tell Me Your Weaknesses? 2 Corinthians 12:1-10 Introduction: Tell the story about how interviewing a prospective campus minister: Elaborate on your strengths was my first question. My second question was, Elaborate on your weaknesses. Guess what, he wisely refused ...read more

Scripture: 2 Corinthians 12:1-10

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Preventing A Spiritual Tragedy Series

Contributed by James Wallace on Nov 30, 2024

Ever wished you could have prevented a great tragedy? Just as there are great physical tragedies with lasting consequence, so there are great spiritual tragedies with eternal consequence. The Apostle Paul seeks to prevent a great spiritual tragedy in the fledgling church at Corinth, Greece.

How many of you here have been associated with a preventable tragedy? What I'm talking about here are bad things that happened to people you knew or know which could have been prevented. These bad things would not have happened if someone hadn't been ignorant or naïve, or ...read more

Scripture: 2 Corinthians 11:13-33, 2 Corinthians 11:2-5, Matthew 7:15-16

Denomination: Bible Church

4 Life Changing Words

Contributed by Ralph Juthman on Sep 18, 2010

One of the most life giving thoughts is to know, GOD IS FOR YOU

4 LIFE CHANGING WORDS Romans 8:31-39 ?: how P.S. God is for you INTRODUCTION: Illustration: Chippie the parakeet. How many are Max Lucado fans? Max Lucado is one of the most prolific Christian writers of this generation. He can take the most complex theological thought, and with a simple phrase or ...read more

Scripture: Romans 8:31-39

Denomination: Pentecostal

Worry About Yourself Series

Contributed by Chris Anderson on Mar 14, 2024

Message16 (and final message) in an expositional series through Paul's "second" letter to the church in the ancient Greek city of Corinth where he defends his apostleship and corrects serious doctrinal errors within this young church.

Let’s start this morning with a time of confession. By show of hands, how many of you have ever had a mysterious ailment that caused you to turn to Dr. Google or WebMD for a diagnosis? Raise your hand again if you convinced yourself that said diagnosis was likely terminal. Raise your hand again if ...read more

Scripture: 2 Corinthians 13:5-10

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

And As Ye Go, Preach, Saying, The Kingdom Of Heaven Is At Hand. Series

Contributed by William D. Brown on Apr 1, 2014

The Lords 12 also received power to heal all manner of diseases and afflictions, they even raised the dead, this lets out the so called apostles of today.

#4~ THE APOSTLE BARTHOLOMEW 12-28-13 Today we'll continue our study to do with the Apostles; and today we'll bring a few thoughts about the apostle BARTHOLOMEW, also called Nathaniel. Let me say once again here at the beginning of today's ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 10:1-8

Denomination: Baptist

"when I Am Weak..."

Contributed by Ken Sauer on Feb 12, 2020

A sermon about allowing Christ to transform our weaknesses into strength.

“When I Am Weak” 2 Corinthians 12:2-10 It’s the most dreaded question of a job interview, and when it comes, many of us can hardly push the words out of our mouths. “Tell me,” the interviewer asks, “what’s your greatest weakness?” How do we answer that question? I hate that question, how ...read more

Scripture: 2 Corinthians 12:2-10

Denomination: United Methodist

A Treasure In Earthen Vessels Series

Contributed by Christian Cheong on Mar 19, 2023

As faithful carriers of the Gospel, we know the treasure we carry, we endure the afflictions we face, and we hold fast to the hope we have.

2 Cor 4:7-15 A Treasure in Earthen Vessels 2 Cor 4:7-15 ESV 7But we have this treasure in jars of clay, to show that the surpassing power belongs to God and not to us. 8We are afflicted in every way, but not crushed; perplexed, but not driven to despair; 9persecuted, but not forsaken; struck ...read more

Scripture: 2 Corinthians 4:7-15, 2 Corinthians 12:7-10, Psalm 116:10

Denomination: Independent/Bible