Sermons on 2 Corinthians 9:11-12:11: showing 1-15 of 1,238

When Giving Becomes Thanksgiving

Contributed by John Kapteyn on Oct 18, 2000

One way we give thanks to God is through our offerings, but our giving is not necessarily giving thanks. Paul when and how our giving becomes thanksgiving.

Introduction 1. Thanksgiving Day is a day when we celebrate God’s goodness. We thank Him for the many blessings He has bestowed upon us. 2. Today we have a thanksgiving day offering. If we give it the right way, we give thanks to God in ever increasing proportions. Teaching 1. Paul has been ...read more

Scripture: 2 Corinthians 9:6-15

Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

God Guarantees A Return On Spiritual Investments

Contributed by Paul Apple on Oct 18, 2000

(with Dick Holden) 1.

(with Dick Holden) 1. Spiritual Investing Requires Careful Planning (:6-7) a. Relationship of sowing to giving (implies a careful effort) 1) Sowing -- not scattering but careful planting 2) Giving -- not throwing money away but careful planning 3) Laws of nature apply to laws of giving b. Direct ...read more

Scripture: 2 Corinthians 9:6-15, Matthew 6:19-24

Denomination: Independent/Bible

How The Holy Spirit Helps Us To Remain Upbeat Despite Discouragements

Contributed by Paul Fritz on Oct 18, 2000

Ask the Lord to remind you to plug into His infinite power, perspectives and resources whenever you are feeling any discouragement in your personal life, relationships or ministries.

1. The Holy Spirit helps bring God’s purposes to completion in us and our ministries when we feel like giving up hope. Paul wrote, "Being confident of this, that he who began a good work in you will carry it onto completion until the day of Christ Jesus." (Phil. 1:6) Application: Trust the ...read more

Scripture: 2 Corinthians 9:16

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Vindication Of Paul's Apostolic Authority

Contributed by Paul Apple on Oct 18, 2000

THE REALITY OF HIS AUTHORITY (10:1-18) 1.

THE REALITY OF HIS AUTHORITY (10:1-18) 1. His readiness (and reluctance) to exercise his authority (:1-6) Reply to the charge of cowardice 2. His powerful pesonal presence --consistent with his strong letters (:7-11) Reply to the charge of weakness 3. His legitimate sphere of authority ...read more

Scripture: 2 Corinthians 10:1-18

Denomination: Independent/Bible

Groves Of The Mind

Contributed by Joe Farnella on Oct 18, 2000

Intro: * I would like to look seriously about Idolatry tonight.

Intro: * I would like to look seriously about Idolatry tonight. Not just the statues but more so of the ones that Christians are prone to have. * Idol 1. a. An image used as an object of worship. b. A false god. 2. One that is adored, often blindly or excessively. * Idolatry is not just the ...read more

Scripture: 2 Corinthians 10:3-5

How The Holy Spirit Provides Us With The Serenity To Accept The Things We Cannot Change, The Courage To Change The Things We Can And The Wisdom To Know The Difference

Contributed by Paul Fritz on Oct 18, 2000

How the Holy Spirit Provides Us With the Serenity to Accept the Things We Cannot Change, the Courage to Change the Things We Can and the Wisdom to Know the Difference 2 Cor. 12:9-12

How the Holy Spirit Provides Us With the Serenity to Accept the Things We Cannot Change, the Courage to Change the Things We Can and the Wisdom to Know the Difference 2 Cor. 12:9-12 Quote: Adaptability is a great ability Illustration:Years ago, Frank Lloyd Wright was given the impossible task of ...read more

Scripture: 2 Corinthians 12:9-12

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

A Queen's Desire

Contributed by Chuck Cochran on Oct 26, 2000

This sermon examines the Queen of Sheba's desire and what she recived and relates it to the Bride of Christ.

"A Queen's Desire" 2 Chr. 9:1-12 We are the Bride of Christ, and we will rule and reign with Christ in the Mill. Paul said, 2 Corinthians 11:2 For I am jealous over you with godly jealousy: for I have espoused you to one husband, that I may present you as a chaste virgin to Christ. Every ...read more

Scripture: 2 Chronicles 9:1-12, 2 Corinthians 11:2

Denomination: Baptist

Unspeakable Words

Contributed by Dan Parton on Oct 29, 2000

When Paul said what God told him was unlawful to repeat, what was He saying?

Unspeakable Words 2 Corinthians 12:1-5 Introduction: Last week, I said the Word of God mentions the word "unspeakable" three times: - 2 Corinthians 9:15, "Thanks be unto God for his unspeakable Gift." - 2 Corinthians 12:4, "How that he was caught up into paradise, and heard unspeakable words, ...read more

Scripture: 2 Corinthians 12:1-5

Denomination: Baptist

A Handful Of Peanuts

Contributed by Tom Lovorn on Nov 11, 2000

Our stewardship should include tithing to support our local church.

A Handful of Peanuts (The Law of the Harvest) 2 Corinthians 9:6-15 Introduction (As people enter the worship center, let them take a handful of peanuts from large containers.) Amedeo Obici was born in 1876 in a small village near Venice, Italy. His widowed mother read him letters from his ...read more

Scripture: 2 Corinthians 9:6-15

Denomination: Baptist

Where Your Treasure Is ...

Contributed by Rodney Buchanan on Dec 27, 2000

The act of giving is an act of worship, tells me where my heart is, and tells me how much I trust God.

Burt Reynolds starred in an old film entitled The End. In the film he decides to commit suicide by swimming out as far as he can until he is exhausted and then just go under. But after going under he is looking at the surface from the underside and decides not to go through with it. As he ...read more

Scripture: 2 Corinthians 9:6-15

Denomination: Methodist

Obedience - To Obey Is The Only Way

Contributed by Dr. Craig Nelson on Dec 29, 2000

Obedience is difficult and requires deep commitment

Webster defines the word as "following the commands or guidance of; to conform to or comply with." *Becoming a Born-Again Christian requires obedience. It is the key condition of your relationship with God, whose Lordship demands obedience. Through obedience, you fulfill His commands ...read more

Scripture: 2 Corinthians 10:5, Hebrews 3:18-19

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Effective Spiritual Warfare Series

Contributed by Dr. Craig Nelson on Dec 29, 2000

Contrary to popular belief, satan is alive and well. He is a real, personal being who, as a created cherub, sinned against God and subsequently fell from heaven.

If we are going to live a life flowing with forgiveness to everyone with whom we come in contact, we must realize that *The battles we fight are spiritual. *They are not to be directed toward another human being. *They should be directed against the forces of hell. Because our ...read more

Scripture: Ephesians 6:12-18, 2 Corinthians 10:4-5

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

For What Should We Pray? Series

Contributed by Melvin Newland on Jan 5, 2001

The natural response when we see someone who is sick, or going through tough times, or marital difficulty, or financial reversals, is to say, "We’re praying for you." But for what should we pray? (PowerPoints available - #148)

MELVIN M. NEWLAND, MINISTER RIDGE CHAPEL, KANSAS, OK (Powerpoints used with this srmon are available at no charge. Just email me at mnewland@sstelco.com and request #148.) ILL. In Tony Campolo’s book, "The Kingdom of God Is a Party," he tells of an event that took place when he ...read more

Scripture: 2 Corinthians 12:7-10, Luke 22:42

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Handles For The Hard Times (Part 4) Series

Contributed by Rich Young on Jan 18, 2001

Fourth in a series of sermons on dealing with difficult times.

Handles for the Hard Times (Sermon #4) TEXT: II Cor 12:1-10 INTRODUCTION · Ever been between a rock & a hard place? · Times when circum/difficulties/trials are pressing in upon you? · Life feels like it’s a zoo and the zoo has been turned over to the monkey? · Times when confusion & chaos ...read more

Scripture: 2 Corinthians 12:1-10

Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

Dealing With Trouble Series

Contributed by Bill Lobbs on Feb 14, 2001

Handling trouble before trouble handles us.

Dealing With Trouble Theme: Handling trouble before trouble handles us. Introductory Remarks Wouldn’t it be wonderful if we always felt as though we were always on "top of the world?" That we would always be in a positive mood, with circumstances involving us always to our liking. That people ...read more

Scripture: Acts 27:1-44, 2 Corinthians 11:23-28

Denomination: Pentecostal