Sermons on 2 Corinthians 11:5-30: showing 16-30 of 172

Jesus If You Love Me, Then Why Do I Hurt?

Contributed by Clint Shrum on Jan 14, 2007

Understanding why bad things happen to good people

JESUS IF YOU LOVE ME, THEN WHY DO I HURT? II Corinthians 1:1-7, Corinthians II 11:23-30 Intro: The apostle Paul is the writer of the Corinthian books. As far as I am concerned He is the greatest convert that has ever lived but even in his life we find him suffering. In II Corinthians 11 we find ...read more

Scripture: 2 Corinthians 11:23-30

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Boasting

Contributed by Lou Nicholes on May 25, 2005

What Paul is about to do in this passage is contrary to his character. He never had any problem boasting about Christ and telling of His sufferings, but he was always hesitant to speak of his own painful experience as a servant of the Lord. However, bec

THOUGHTS ABOUT THE PASSAGE: A sightseeing bus was making the rounds through Washington, D. C., and the driver was pointing out spots of interest. As they passed the Pentagon building, he mentioned that it cost taxpayers millions of dollars and that it took a year and a half to build. A little ...read more

Scripture: 2 Corinthians 11:16-21

Denomination: Baptist

Suffering

Contributed by Lou Nicholes on May 25, 2005

Some of Paul’s religious assailants in Corinth were no doubt Jews. They hurled the charge at Paul that he was no true Hebrew. They said he had apostatized from the faith and that he could not possibly be a faithful minister of God. With this in mind, Paul

THOUGHTS ABOUT THE PASSAGE: The only survivor of a shipwreck washed up on a small uninhabited island. He cried out to God to save him, and every day he scanned the horizon for help, but none seemed forthcoming. Exhausted, he eventually managed to build a rough hut and put his few possessions in ...read more

Scripture: 2 Corinthians 11:22-33

Denomination: Baptist

You Too Can Be Deceived

Contributed by Bill Sullivan on Jun 8, 2005

None of us is immune to spiritual deception, and the Word is full of warnings about deception

You, Too Can Be Deceived TCF Sermon June 5, 2005 As a preacher, or really any kind of public speaker, you’re always thinking of a really good start for your message. That opening that will captivate your audience, and hopefully disarm them, and eventually begin to draw them in to listen with some ...read more

Scripture: 2 Corinthians 11:1-15

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Narnia: A Winter Without Christmas Series

Contributed by Randy Roberts on Nov 10, 2005

4 part series on The Lion, the Witch and the Wardrobe. The magic of the white witch, A winter without Christmas, The Lion is on the move, and When death works backwards. As we cross over into the world beyond the wardrobe we discover: deception, adventu

Four Part Message series based on, “The Lion, the witch and the wardrobe” entitled - Beyond the Wardrobe As we cross over into the world beyond the wardrobe we discover: deception, adventure, purpose and hope. Message One, The Magic of the White Witch Illustration from “The Lion, the Witch and ...read more

Scripture: 2 Corinthians 11:14

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Of Liars And Deception Series

Contributed by Greg Nance on Nov 22, 2003

Seen any angels lately? Watch out! Satan appears as an angel of light. His lies and deceptions are used to destroy. Beware!

2 Corinthians 10-11 Last week I spoke to you about abortion and the horrors of such a practice. I told you that over 40 million babies have been aborted since 1973. Well, the actual figures are closer to 50 million. Do you know how many people live in New York City? About 9 million. Imagine ...read more

Scripture: 2 Corinthians 11:1-33

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Credentials Of A Committed Christian

Contributed by Steve Shepherd on Jun 13, 2004

Your life says something about your commitment to Christ or lack of commitment.

INTRO.- ILL.- The Indian in Arizona heard his first Christian sermon. Asked for his opinion, he replied, "Big wind! Loud thunder! No rain!" I’ve heard some sermons like that and I’ve preached many of them! ILL.- In 1974 when I went to try out for the church in Iberia, MO, elder Ralph ...read more

Scripture: 2 Corinthians 11:16-31

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Why Do Bad Things Happen To Good People? Series

Contributed by Jason Cole on Mar 1, 2004

Many people have questions they would like to ask God. One of the biggest questions is why does God allow bad things to happen to good people. We will examine why God allows bad things to happen.

“Questions For God: Why Do Bad Things Happen To Good People?” Introduction: John was just 31 years old; he was a new father, and a dedicated Christian. He seemed to have everything going for him. John had a great family, a beautiful wife, and he loved them dearly. One day on his way to work ...read more

Scripture: 2 Corinthians 11:23-28

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Satan: How To Resist The Devil In Times Of Trouble Series

Contributed by Mike Fogerson on Mar 30, 2004

We are fighting against a defeated accuser who has nothing to lose.

Meet The Cast Of The Passion Series Meet Satan: How To Overcome The Devil In Times of Trouble 5 of 7 1 John 3.8 (NASB) March 28, 2004 FBC Chester, Chester, IL Mike Fogerson, Speaker Introduction: (Picture of Satan on PowerPoint) A In Mel Gibson’s The Passion of the Christ, Satan is ...read more

Scripture: 1 John 3:8, 2 Corinthians 11:14

Denomination: Baptist

Handling Your Failure

Contributed by Joey Nelson on Jul 21, 2003

One person has said: “Most of us never see God in failure but only in success, a strange attitude for people who have the cross as the center of their faith.”

INTRODUCTION Opening Statement: Today, there is an overabundance of resources available to people that want to become a success. From bookstores to emails, we are enticed with success. In fact, I get emails quite frequently that tell me for the right price I can get a college and graduate degrees ...read more

Scripture: 2 Corinthians 11:24-28

"How To Handle Failure"

Contributed by Ray Ellis on Aug 6, 2003

How a person handles failure can mean the difference between living a life of victory or living a life filled with bitterness, hostility and anger.

The Apostle Paul -How to Handle Failure- 2 Cor. 4:7-9 2 Cor. 11:24-30 Introduction How a person handles failure can mean the difference between living a life of victory or living a life filled with bitterness, hostility and anger. In the first church I served as pastor in Kansas City I got ...read more

Scripture: 2 Corinthians 4:7-9, 2 Corinthians 11:24-30

Denomination: Free Methodist

Gullibility Series

Contributed by Tom Fuller on Jul 16, 2004

How gullible are you? How quick are you to believe what you hear - and what do you base your decisions on? The Corinthians were too quick to believe, and we can learn lessons ourselves on how to know truth from error.

For more Bible studies visit: www.LivingWatersWeb.com Gullibility 2 Corinthians 11 Pastor Tom Fuller The old saying goes: “you can fool all of the people some of the time, and some of the people all of the time.” Some people are gullible by nature – some people are gullible through ...read more

Scripture: 2 Corinthians 11:1-33

Denomination: Calvary Chapel

Communion

Contributed by Wes Humble on Jan 25, 2003

A call to communion

II Cor. 11:23-29 Communion is a time to: Remember: “The Master Jesus, on the night of His betrayal, took bread. Having given thanks, he broke it and said, “This is my body, broken for you. Do this to remember me.” After supper, he did the same thing with the cup: “This is my blood, my new ...read more

Scripture: 2 Corinthians 11:23-29

Denomination: *other

The Angel Of Light: Satan's Strategy With The Saints Series

Contributed by Ewen Huffman on Jul 1, 2005

How to spot Satan’s work in the church and strategy against Christians.

The angel of light: Satan’s strategy with the saints. 2 Cor 11:1-15 WBC 3/7/5pm Well- having not preached on him for ages I find myself covering Satan twice within 2 months! - last time was 15th May am. That was Satan’s strategy with unbelievers. How he tries to blind them about the gospel and ...read more

Scripture: 2 Corinthians 11:1-15

Denomination: Baptist

How To Identify A Counterfeit

Contributed by Paul Fritz on Jul 30, 2005

Today we live in a media saturated world where we find dozens of "medicine men and women" dishing all kinds of partial truths. We all need the Holy Spirit’s discernment to identify counterfeit teachers, leaders and purveyors of ideas that are not 100% tr

How to Identify a Counterfeit (2 Cor. 11:12-18) Today we live in a media saturated world where we find dozens of "medicine men and women" dishing all kinds of partial truths. We all need the Holy Spirit’s discernment to identify counterfeit teachers, leaders and purveyors of ideas that are not ...read more

Scripture: 2 Corinthians 11:12-20

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational