Sermons on 2 Corinthians 4:1-16: showing 31-45 of 558

Turning Your World Upside Down

Contributed by Tj Tipton on Mar 31, 2001

How to let the Holy Spirit use you to change the world for Jesus

Turning Our World Upside Down Charles H. Spurgeon in training young ministers said to his students, "When you talk about heaven let your face light up with a heavenly glory. When you tell about hell, your everyday face will do. Mat 11:12 And from the days of John the Baptist until now the kingdom ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 11:12, 2 Corinthians 4:6

Denomination: Pentecostal

The Cross-Our Ministry Defined Series

Contributed by Bob Hager on Apr 5, 2001

Looks at the nature of our witness as seen through the lens of the cross.

The Bible calls each of us to witness for our faith. Yet often I have had people come up to me and say, I can’t witness for Christ, I don’t know enough, I can’t witness for Christ I have too many problems, I can’t witness for Christ, I have made to many mistakes in the past. They are saying a ...read more

Scripture: 2 Corinthians 4:5-12

Denomination: Methodist

Knocked Down But Not Knocked Out

Contributed by Stuart Blount on Apr 20, 2001

How often have we felt the blows of life and needed to know that we are ultimately victorious in Christ? Whatever comes our way we are more than conquerors.

KNOCKED DOWN BUT NOT KNOCKED OUT 2 Corinthians 4:7-9 (Living Bible) ….. But this precious treasure – this light and power that now shine within us – is held in a perishable container, that is in our weak bodies. Everyone can see that the glorious power within must be from God and is not our ...read more

Scripture: 2 Corinthians 4:7-9

Denomination: Pentecostal

"Honesty: When A Church Is Moving Forward With God”

Contributed by David Yarbrough on Nov 5, 2001

This sermon looks at four ways a church can know it’s moving in the right direction.

A man stands before judge and jury, places one hand on the Bible and the other in the air, and makes a pledge. For the next few minutes, with God as his helper, he will “tell the truth, the whole truth, and nothing but the truth.” He is a witness, His job is not to expand upon nor dilute the ...read more

Scripture: 2 Corinthians 4:1-6

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

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

"Incentive For The Church To Stay Focused”

Contributed by David Yarbrough on Nov 12, 2001

It’s easy to start a Bible study; to start going back to church, to start a daily prayer time; the thing we must focus on is being faithful.

Intro: In a church in the Deep South where the preaching style was a “talk back” sort of style. The pastor was getting the congregation exited about their prospective future. The preacher said, “this church is like a crippled man who needs to get up and walk under the power of Jesus.” The ...read more

Scripture: 2 Corinthians 4:13-18

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

"The Life Of Jesus Christ"

Contributed by Danny Moss on Jan 29, 2002

This sermon calls upon all believers to re-live the life of Christ.

THE LIFE OF JESUS CHRIST Text: 2nd Corinthians 4:5-11 For we preach not ourselves, but Christ Jesus the Lord; and ourselves your servants for Jesus’ sake. For God, who commanded the light to shine out of darkenss, hath shined in our hearts, to give the light of ...read more

Scripture: 2 Corinthians 4:5-11

Denomination: Baptist

Manifestation Of The Truth

Contributed by Terry Vaughan on Feb 5, 2002

Seven things you need to know about truth are.....

WESTSIDE BAPTIST CHURCH PASTOR: TERRY VAUGHAN SERMON TITLE: MANIFESTATION OF THE TRUTH “For God so loved the world , that He gave His only begotten Son, that whosoever believeth in Him should not perish but have everlasting life. For God sent not His Son into the world to condemn the world; but ...read more

Scripture: 2 Corinthians 4:1-2

Denomination: Baptist

I Am The Light

Contributed by John Kapteyn on Oct 18, 2000

1. Christmas is a time of light.

1. Christmas is a time of light. a. Lights decorating homes and Christmas trees b. Llights which transform Tecumseh Park> c. Advent candles burning bright in churches. d. Floodlights illuminating displays 2. But if the brightness of all the lights of Christmas could somehow be packaged and put ...read more

Scripture: 2 Corinthians 4:6

Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

The Focus Of The Ministry Is..

Contributed by Paul Apple on Oct 18, 2000

THE FOCUS OF THIS MINISTRY IS OPEN PROCLAMATION O

THE FOCUS OF THIS MINISTRY IS OPEN PROCLAMATION OF THE GLORY OF CHRIST WITHOUT LOSING HEART ...read more

Scripture: 2 Corinthians 4:1-6

Denomination: Independent/Bible

The Prospect Of The Ministry

Contributed by Paul Apple on Oct 18, 2000

THE PROSPECT OF THE MINISTRY -- FUTURE RESURRECTI

THE PROSPECT OF THE MINISTRY -- FUTURE RESURRECTION ENABLES US TO ENDURE PRESENT PHYSICAL SUFFERING IN THE MINISTRY WITHOUT LOSING HEART ...read more

Scripture: 2 Corinthians 4:7-18

Denomination: Independent/Bible

Pressed, But Not Crushed!

Contributed by Andy Harris on Oct 18, 2000

Intro: The Apostle Paul sums up our existence here on earth in realistic terms! We are in a pressure cooker! The challenges of life and the accompanying stress are constant companions.

Intro: The Apostle Paul sums up our existence here on earth in realistic terms! We are in a pressure cooker! The challenges of life and the accompanying stress are constant companions. But, while we share in the same troubles that the world has, thank God, we will overcome! Paul says it this way, ...read more

Scripture: 2 Corinthians 4:8-9, 2 Corinthians 4:8-10

Building A Relationship With God

Contributed by Pastor Barnes on Oct 18, 2000

Intro:All christains, young and old must learn the absolute necessity of fellowship with jesus each day.

Intro:All christains, young and old must learn the absolute necessity of fellowship with jesus each day. Conversion should bring one into daily fellowship with the Father in heaven for the believer. Taking time each day with God's word and prayer is indispensable. One must be renewed daily by ...read more

Scripture: 2 Corinthians 4:16

Contrasting A Defeatist Versus An Overcomer's Attitude

Contributed by Paul Fritz on Oct 18, 2000

As pressed but not crushed, as perplexed but not in despair, as persecuted, but not abandoned, as put down but not put out. Always carrying about in our body the death of the Lord Jesus that the life of Christ may be made manifested in our body. (2 Cor. 4

Do not be overcome by evil, but overcome evil with good. (Rom. 12:21) I can do everything God asks me to do with the help of Christ who gives me the strength and power. (Phil. 4:13) Faith is the victory that overcomes the world. (I John 5:4,5) As unknown, yet well known, as dying yet behold we ...read more

Scripture: 2 Corinthians 4:4-8

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

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