Grace E-Free Church - Denison, Iowa - Sermons

2 Corinthians - Part 14 – 11.16-33 — Paul’s Suffering as an Apostle

With an eye toward combating false teaching in Corinth, Paul writes about his suffering for the gospel

2 Corinthians - Part 13 – 11.1-15 — False Apostles

Paul warns against false Apostles, disguised Angels and disguised Servants

2 Corinthians - Part 12 – 10.1-18 — Paul Defends his Ministry

The Apostle Paul continues to defend his Apostolic ministry to the church in Corinth.  

In doing so Paul gives a key biblical definition of spiritual warfare - to "demolish arguments set up against the knowledge of God"

2 Corinthians - Part 11 – 9.1-15 — The Cheerful Giver

Paul encourages the Corinthian Christians to give "cheerfully, not under compulsion" to the work of the gospel.  He reminds them that God's Grace comes through Jesus and is sufficient for us to live a life worthy of Him.

2 Corinthians - Part 10 – 8.1-24 — Encouraging Giving

Paul encourages the Corinthian Christians to help the Jerusalem Christians with generous financial gifts - because they all follow the same Lord Jesus.  He encourages them to give within their means as God has blessed them.

2 Corinthians - Part 9 – 7.1-16 — Paul’s Joy

Even though our heart/spirit/soul can only be changed and cleansed by the Holy Spirit - we are to "cleanse ourselves" with effort by focusing on the person of Jesus - including His commandments that we try to follow, with His help, to show that we Love Him.

 

2 Corinthians - Part 8 – 6.1-18 — The Temple of the Living God

Paul cautions the Corinthian Christians to not "receive the grace of God in vain" by distorting it or underestimating its power.

He also instructs them that they should not have deep relationships with non-believers because they are now the dwelling place of God (God's temple) and this should be the most important thing in their life.

2 Corinthians - Part 7 – 5.11-21 — The Ministry of Reconciliation

Paul tells us that true Followers of Jesus are Ambassadors for Him.  This is both a great privilege and responsibility that we should take very seriously.  

As believers we need not fear the punishment of God, but can see and even address God as Father (who offers us His love through His Grace, shown in His Son).  He helps us see things from a heavenly point of view and not a worldly view. 

2 Corinthians - Part 6 – 5.1-10 — Our Heavenly Dwelling

The Apostle Paul gives some good inspired guidance and information about life after death.  What happens after we die?  This sermon dives deeply into that.

2 Corinthians - Part 5 – 4.1-18 — The Light of the gospel

Paul teaches that he gospel of Jesus is sufficient and perfect - nothing needs to be twisted, manipulated or added — proclaim it as it is given — the key is to help people understand it, then believe it.

He also teaches that the Cost of Discipleship is great, but the things most important things for us should be the treasures that are eternal