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In 2 Corinthians 4:7–18, Paul reminds us that the treasure of the gospel has been placed in fragile jars of clay. Our weakness is not an accident or a liability in God's plan—it is the very stage on which His strength is displayed.As we live between the process and the promise, we often feel unfinished, fragile, and worn down. Yet Paul shows us that affliction is not the end of the story. The same God who raised Jesus from the dead is renewing us day by day and preparing for us an eternal weight of glory beyond all comparison.In this message, we discover two life-giving implications: we can be honest in the process, and Jesus is good reason to endure in the process. Our weakness does not disqualify us—it magnifies the surpassing power of God.For more information about Integrity Church, visit our website, http://liveintegritychurch.org Connect with us on social media throughout the week to stay up to date on events and things happening at Integrity! Instagram: @integrity_church Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/liveintegrity/
2 Corinthians 11:16-33 - Sermon by Trevor Hoffman
Stu Clarke continues our series in 2 Corinthians, today looking at the subject of Reconciliation from Chapter 5.
2 Corinthians 11:1-15 - Sermon by Aaron Markham
The Preaching at Community Evangelical Free Church of Harrisburg
2 Corinthians 4:7-18 | Preached by Ron Smith
Ben Troughton continues our series, today looking at 2 Corinthians 4
2 Corinthians 10:7-18 - Sermon by Trevor Hoffman
Malachi Tresler. 2 Corinthians 4:1-12. "Be happy to have your ego crucified if it means Christ is magnified."
Mogs Jones continues our series in Corinthians, today looking in Chapter 3.
Sarah Jane Harknett continues our series looking in Corinthians.
2 Corinthians 9:6-15 - Sermon by Trevor Hoffman
The sermon centers on the apostolic ministry as a divine calling rooted in God's mercy, not human merit, and emphasizes the profound challenges of proclaiming the gospel—blindness of unbelievers and spiritual opposition from the 'god of this world'—which render human effort ineffective apart from the Holy Spirit's work. It affirms that the true character of Christian ministry lies in faithful, transparent proclamation of the unaltered truth, rejecting manipulation or worldly strategies in favor of the gospel's inherent power. The preacher underscores that the gospel is not made relevant by human effort but is inherently transformative, as the light of Christ's glory shines through the humble vessels of ordinary believers. Ultimately, the ministry is sustained by hope and humility, recognizing that the treasure of the gospel—Christ's glory—resides not in human strength but in the surpassing power of God, who alone convicts and transforms hearts, drawing all glory to Himself.
Gerald Munemo and Josh Allard begin our new series in Corinthians chapter 2, starting by looking at the God of comfort.
2 Corinthians 8:16-9:5 - Sermon by Aaron Markham
2 Corinthians 8:8-15 - Sermon by Trevor Hoffman
2 Corinthians 8:1-7 - Sermon by Trevor Hoffman
Blair Malfara 2 Corinthians 4: 7-12 www.springvale.org
Send us a textIn this personal year-end message, I share honestly about a season of loss, pause, and transition—and how God has been faithfully rebuilding the work of Soaring with Him Ministries.This year brought unexpected grief, caregiving, job loss, and closed doors—but also renewed calling, expanded podcast reach, and continued ministry to vulnerable women. This is not the end. It is a new chapter.
In a direct sequel to the previous episode (which honored Jars of Clay's self-titled debut with two members of the band), we return for another Jars-themed episode, except this time it's a panel. The goal? To score and rank all eleven of the band's full-length albums. The results might surprise you! Host Chase Tremaine leads the panel with JFH's John DiBiase, music critic Josh Balogh, and Jarchives moderator Mike Harvat. Would you like to hear and even appear as a guest on the host's new podcast series? Click here for more information. The JFH Podcast is hosted and produced by Chase Tremaine and executive produced by John DiBiase and Christopher Smith. To meet the people behind the show, discuss the episodes, ask questions, and engage in conversations with other listeners, join the JFH Podcast group on Facebook.
"But we have this treasure in jars of clay, to show that the surpassing power belongs to God and not to us." 2 Corinthians 4:7
Earlier this year, the seminal self-titled debut from Jars of Clay turned 30 years old. We honor that milestone anniversary by having two members of the band, Charlie Lowell and Matthew Odmark, on the show to reminisce on their memories of the album and to reflect on its legacy today. Joining the conversation are JFH's John DiBiase and Josh Balogh. Would you like to hear and even appear as a guest on the host's new podcast series? Click here for more information. The JFH Podcast is hosted and produced by Chase Tremaine and executive produced by John DiBiase and Christopher Smith. To meet the people behind the show, discuss the episodes, ask questions, and engage in conversations with other listeners, join the JFH Podcast group on Facebook.
This final sermon in the Jars of Clay series looks at stewardship of the Gospel and our evangelical call to be messengers of Good News
2 Corinthians 7:2-16 - Sermon by Aaron Markham
2 Corinthians 6:14-7:1 - Sermon by Trevor Hoffman
This Sunday, Pastor Brian gave a sermon titled "Treasures in Jars of Clay" from 2 Corinthians 4:7-16.
2 Corinthians 6:1-13 - Sermon by Aaron Markham
2 Corinthians 5:11-21 - Sermon by Joshua Pegram
Treasure in Jars of Clay - Matt Charette 2 Corinthians 4:6-14
2 Corinthians 5:1-10 - Sermon by Trevor Hoffman
This week, we're joined by Matt Kelly's Christian Cringe co-host Katie Hampton to become one with the mud. Yes, we're exploring the career and music of Jars of Clay, the rare mainstream crossover from the Christian music scene who made their mark in 1996 with the alternative rock radio hit “Flood.” Despite a bit of blowback from their religious fanbase, the band was able to balance their success while still staying true to their faith. In the end, it was their work BEYOND the world of music that may have reserved them a front row seat in heaven. But was their music good enough to “lift them up” to THUNDER status? Tune in to find out. One Hit Thunder is brought to you by DistroKid, the ultimate partner for taking your music to the next level. Our listeners get 30% off your first YEAR with DistroKid by signing up at http://distrokid.com/vip/onehitthunder Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
2 Corinthians 4:1-6 - Sermon by Trevor Hoffman
Episode Synopsis:In chapter 4 of 2 Corinthians, Paul addresses a subject no one likes or wants to talk about–the frailty and weakness of the human body. We have all seen images of great athletes with robust and fit bodies–the Greeks and Romans idolized the human body in their art and sculpture. But think of those magnificent bodies at their peak (say in their 20-40s) in contrast to those instances where we see the same person much older–with weight gain, joint and muscle deterioration, baldness, crepey skin and wrinkles, and the onset of illnesses and various maladies. That is what Paul is getting at here. We are all “jars of clay” destined to die. This is the inevitable outcome of Adam's fall into sin. Given his experience as an apostle, preaching the cross of Christ (as unpopular a message as one can find in the ancient world), Paul knows what it is like to suffer for Christ's sake, as well as sacrifice his own body and health in the service of Christ's church. Paul is not a masochist nor a whiner. But he has suffered greatly for the cause of Christ, especially in his work in Corinth–a church where many now belittle his work because of his physical weakness. We get hints in this letter of the emotional toll this took on Paul, as well as the impact of illness and bodily trauma. Paul recounts these matters to explain to the Corinthians why things have taken the course they have. Paul is not a stoic who strives to “keep calm and carry on.” He is not a peddler of God's word. Paul trusts in God's providence through the power of the resurrected Christ and the indwelling Holy Spirit to bring about deliverance from the source of all of these problems–human sin. Paul reminds the Corinthians (and us) that eternal things are indeed ultimately far more important than temporal things. The cross is a divinely-revealed message which speaks to these ultimate concerns, whereas Greek and Roman paganism is a mere figment of the sinful human imagination and does not–indeed cannot. In fact, Paul attributes the latter to the work of Satan–the blinder of minds and the thief of souls. In response to the challenges he faces in Corinth, Paul does not stress fitness, diet, supplements, or exercise as we are apt to do and which are, no doubt, important to our quality of life. Knowing that bodily frailness will eventually overcome us all–Paul directs the Corinthians (and us) to the sure and certain hope of the resurrection and entrance into the glory of God. We may be afflicted and suffer now, but the glories of Christ and eternal life in his presence is our future. For show notes and other recommended materials located at the Riddleblog as mentioned during the Blessed Hope Podcast, click here: https://www.kimriddlebarger.com/
2 Corinthians 3:12-18 - Sermon by Trevor Hoffman
2 Corinthians 3:1-18 - Sermon by Aaron Markham
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2 Corinthians 4:7-10 - But we have this treasure in jars of clay, to show that the surpassing power belongs to God and not to us. We are afflicted in every way, but not crushed; perplexed, but not driven to despair; persecuted, but not forsaken; struck down, but not destroyed; always carrying in the body the death of Jesus, so that the life of Jesus may also be manifested in our bodies.