Sermons from 2 Corinthians

Courageously Generous

Courageous generosity requires a heart that is oriented around managing, not owning, the resources God has given us. It is a discipleship issue; it is …

Death Swallowed Up

Understanding God’s sovereignty over death means that we can trust him with the difficult questions. The pain of loss is hardly removed, but there is …

Living in Light of Eternity

The God of All Comfort

The leaders of the Corinthian church have rejected Paul in part because of his suffering, believing that God has abandoned him. In order to correct …

Hurt in the Church

In this deeply personal passage, we see Paul defending himself to the Corinthian church. As many have turned aside to false teachers, Paul reminds them …

Ministers of the New Covenant

As Paul continues the defense of his ministry to the church at Corinth, he explains what it means to be a minister of the New …

A Glorious New Way

Believers in the church at Corinth are being swayed by the lure of human power and credibility. In response, Paul points them to the power …

Jars of Clay

In this passage, Paul unpacks the counter-intuitive nature of the gospel. Following Jesus does not promise ease and prosperity. Instead, we must be willing to …

New Bodies

Looking forward, Paul points us to a day when every believer will stand before Jesus. This day will be one of resurrection, judgment, honor, and …

A Message of Reconciliation

What is our mission and why? Paul answers this important question by unpacking the gospel. As believers, we should be motivated by both the fear …

A True Minister

Marked by humility, Paul defends the credibility of his ministry and encourages the Corinthians to renounce false teachers who are challenging his leadership and creating …

Holiness in the Temple

In this passage, Paul cautions the Corinthians against over-identifying with the culture around them. He reminds them that as God’s chosen people, they are holy …

Godly Sorrow vs. Worldly Sorrow

At this point in 2 Corinthians, Paul acknowledges a previous “severe” letter he sent the Corinthian church to correct some sinful patterns. Although this letter …

Generosity and Joy

In this passage, Paul exhorts the believers at Corinth to be courageously generous. A faith-filled Christian can be both physically impoverished and abundantly joyful, for …

The God of Provision

As Paul encourages the Corinthians to fulfill their commitment to give to the persecuted believers in Jerusalem, he unpacks the gospel core of generosity. Just …

Spiritual Authority

In this challenging passage, Paul not only defends his authority, he also explains the power and nature of authority from God. Unlike worldly influence, godly …

A Suffering Servant

Paul is deeply concerned that the believers at Corinth are being deceived and taken advantage of by false teachers. As he refutes their arguments, he …

A Thorn in the Flesh

In this passage, Paul addresses the issue of suffering. Our innate response—especially in our culture—is to avoid suffering if at all possible. However, Paul explains …

Spiritual Discipline

As Paul explains the redemptive nature of corrective discipline, he urges the believers at Corinth to humble themselves. Sin is powerful, destructive, and has far-reaching …

Spiritual Testing

As Paul continues to urge the believers at Corinth to repent of their sins and come back under God’s authority, he explains the value of …

Joy, Peace, and Maturity

Throughout this letter to the church at Corinth, Paul has exposed and corrected their sin. As he concludes, he exhorts the believers to be joyful, …