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  • Troy Borst avatar

    Spiritual Treasures Series

    Contributed by Troy Borst on Jan 16, 2001
    based on 171 ratings
     | 8,415 views

    As Satan attacks on all sides, hold the gospel close

    INTRODUCTION… from barna.org 6 out of 10 Americans believe Satan is only a symbol and not real 47 % of Christians believe the same thing 1 out of 4 Christians believe it doesn’t matter what religion you are because all of them are the same and they all lead to God 31% of Christians believe ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

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    Life In The Spirit

    Contributed by Ron Smith on Feb 10, 2001
    based on 56 ratings
     | 3,714 views

    This sermon is one of instruction concerning what it means to be filled with the Spirit

    TITLE: LIFE IN THE SPIRIT TEXT: 2 Cor 4:1-16 INTRO: As Pentecostal people, you and I share something that none of the rest of the "Christian" world has. A life truly in the Spirit. While other groups of Christians may teach about the Holy Spirit….may acknowledge the presence of the Holy Spirit in ...read more

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    Denomination: Pentecostal

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    Jars Of Clay Or Pots Of Hope

    Contributed by Michael Blankenship on Jan 3, 2001
    based on 117 ratings
     | 7,738 views

    There is a resounding cry in our churches for a stallworth hope that encourages and does not fester. Let us be Pots of hope, and encouragement.

    JELLICO FIRST BAPTIST CHURCH/JELLICO. TENN. SUNDAY Morning: January 7, 2001 PASTOR: Michael Blankenship WHO ARE WE: JARS OF CLAY OR POTS OF HOPE? Introduction: Paul is writing to the church at Corinith, as well as to each of us today. Many false profits had sought to destroy Paul’s work that he ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Jars Of Clay

    Contributed by Richard Francis on Aug 30, 2005
    based on 35 ratings
     | 6,901 views

    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

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

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    Its All About Jesus Series

    Contributed by Alan Mccann on Sep 5, 2005
    based on 27 ratings
     | 18,194 views

    Focus on Christ and not ourselves

    It’s about Jesus 2 Corinthians 4 verses 1-6 It would appear that today being a celebrity is actually a job. There are people who appear on the front pages of magazines and the gossip columns of newspapers and there only contribution to society is some sort of celebrity status. Today, more than ...read more

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    Denomination: Episcopal/Anglican

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    What Keeps Us Going?

    Contributed by Klaus Heid on Jan 3, 2004
    based on 24 ratings
     | 6,070 views

    To endure in Christian ministry we need to refill our energy: 2 Cor 4:1 and "Castaway" give helps to do so.

    What keeps us going? Sermon on 2 Corinthians 4:1 As usual Chuck Noland is travelling – on a business trip at the other end of the world. Then it happens: His plane crashes in the middle of the ocean. He alone manages to reach a remote island. A bitter fight for survival begins, a new challenge ...read more

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    Denomination: Lutheran

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    Healing For The Hurting Church

    Contributed by Arlen Payne on Jan 16, 2004
    based on 45 ratings
     | 8,271 views

    I preached this message early in 2003 after our church had come though a number of trials. I have left the messge intact. It’s main focus in on realigning priorities. BTW Today our church had healed and is going great for the glory of God.

    Healing & Restoration 2 Corinthians 4:1-9 Nehemiah 1:1-4 If I could paint a picture of our church it would be like this. -Wounded --We have been attacked this year like we have never been attacked before. --We can let it break us or we can let it strengthen us. --We shouldn’t ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    How To Keep Going When You Can't Go On

    Contributed by Mike Turner on Jan 21, 2004
    based on 184 ratings
     | 55,194 views

    All of us get to the point where we feel we can’t go any further. By looking at the words of Paul, we can learn how to keep going when we can’t go on !

    How To Keep Going When You Can’t Go On 2 Cor. 4:1-18 I believe my sermon title tonight would be called a oxymoron. It doesn’t hardly make sense does it. Yet, there are times when we must keep going when we just feel like we can’t. Have you ever said, " I just don’t know how ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

  • Mike Fogerson avatar

    Looking For Love In All The Right Places Series

    Contributed by Mike Fogerson on Oct 18, 2004
    based on 18 ratings
     | 7,223 views

    Believers can pray that their lost family/friends’ eyes would be opened to the gospel. Part 2 of 5 of the Praying Your Family and Friends to Christ Series.

    Praying Our Lost Friends & Family To Christ Series Looking For Love In All The Right Places (2 of 5) 2 Cor 4.3-4 NASB October 17, 2004 Chester, Illinois Chester FBC Mike Fogerson, Speaker (The "HEART" acronym that is being used for this series is taken from Chris Schofield, ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    We Have This Treasure

    Contributed by Bruce Howell on Oct 19, 2004
    based on 74 ratings
     | 6,110 views

    Believers should understand the incredible treasure that has placed in their hands--the gospel and the thrill of sharing it in ministry,

    We Have This Treasure 2 Cor 4:1-7 1 Therefore, since through God’s mercy we have this ministry, we do not lose heart. 2 Rather, we have renounced secret and shameful ways; we do not use deception, nor do we distort the word of God. On the contrary, by setting forth the truth plainly we commend ...read more

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    Denomination: Wesleyan

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    Have You Seen The Light?

    Contributed by Daniel Habben on Nov 15, 2004
    based on 8 ratings
     | 3,430 views

    The light of ascencion illuminates forgiveness and God’s care for us.

    Have you seen the light? Moses saw the light on his many trips up Mt. Sinai to receive God’s laws. Peter, James, and John, disciples of Jesus, saw the light on the Mount of Transfiguration when Jesus’ appearance was changed before their very eyes. But what about you? Have you seen the light? That ...read more

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    Denomination: Lutheran

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    Enduring Faith

    Contributed by Aaron Bryan on Dec 8, 2004
    based on 10 ratings
     | 8,737 views

    Looking at the life of Paul we can see seven things that kept him going for God.

    Enduring Faith (2 Corinthians 4) By Bro. Aaron Bryan Paul not only was known to write about endurance, he lived it. In 1 Corinthians 9:24, it was a race to run, in Galatians 6:7-10, a field to sow, Ephesians 6:10-20, an armor to withstand, Philippians 3:12-14, pressing towards the mark, 2 Timothy ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    "We Have This Treasure"

    Contributed by Kenneth Sauer on Sep 2, 2004
    based on 35 ratings
     | 5,655 views

    The treasure of the Gospel of Christ is what enbles us to persevere.

    2 Corinthians 4:3-7 “We Have This Treasure” by: Rev. Kenneth Emerson Sauer, Pastor of Parkview united Mehtodist Church, Newport News, VA www.parkview-umc.org A story is told of an old estate auction where some of the finest china, linens, furniture, and other things of great value were being ...read more

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    Denomination: United Methodist

  • Lou Nicholes avatar

    Discouragement

    Contributed by Lou Nicholes on Apr 12, 2005
    based on 7 ratings
     | 5,958 views

    Physically, the demands of the ministry were sometimes almost more than Paul could bear (1:8;11:23 27). However, even more draining were the spiritual demands (7:5;11:28 29). He reflects on these experiences in this passage and tells why, though discoura

    THOUGHTS ABOUT THE PASSAGE: Larry Olsen describes a man lost in the desert: “He has been out of food and water for days. His lips are swollen, his tongue is swollen, he’s all beat up and bloody. Some of his bones are almost peeking through. He has been scraped and beat up by the cactus, sand and ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

  • Ewen Huffman avatar

    "The God Of This Age." Series

    Contributed by Ewen Huffman on May 13, 2005
    based on 11 ratings
     | 4,877 views

    Who is the ’god’ of this age? Who is it that blinds unbelievers, here. Who rules, then? What are the Devil’s weapons, and what are our weapons?

    "The god of this age". 2 Cor 4:4 (v1-6) WBC 15/5/5am It’s Halloween in New York. A man bound for a fancy dress party is waiting for a bus, dressed as the devil. It starts to rain, and so he takes shelter in a nearby porch. Coming from the door behind him he hears the sound of the singing of ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist