2 Corinthians: Power in Weakness
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2 Corinthians: Power in Weakness

24 Living in the Grace, Love, and Fellowsihp of the Triune God – 2 Corinthians 13:11-14

AM Sermon 02 November 2025 This expository sermon on 2 Corinthians 13:11–14 explores Paul’s closing benediction to the Corinthian church, calling believers to live in joy, unity, and peace through the grace of Christ, the love of the Father, and the fellowship of the Holy Spirit. It unfolds the rich Trinitarian blessing that defines Christian life and community, urging believers to rejoice, seek restoration, comfort one another, and walk together in the presence of the God of love and peace.

23 Examine Yourselves – Christ’s Power in our Weakness – 2 Corinthians 13:1-10.

AM Service, 26 October 2025 In this expository sermon on 2 Corinthians 13:1–10, “Examine Yourselves: Christ’s Power in Our Weakness,” Pastor John Butler proclaims Paul’s final call to the Corinthians—a summons to honest self-examination, repentance, and restoration through Christ’s indwelling power. The message unfolds the paradox of divine strength revealed in human frailty, urging believers to submit to Christ’s loving discipline, depend on His grace in weakness, and pursue holiness and unity within the church. A deeply pastoral and searching…

22 The Heart of Christlike Ministry – 2 Corinthians 12:11-21

AM Service, 19 October 2025 Discover the heart of true gospel ministry in this expository sermon on 2 Corinthians 12:11–21, titled “The Heart of Christlike Ministry.” Learn how the Apostle Paul models humility, sacrificial love, and holy zeal for the church—reflecting the character of Christ, the true Apostle and Good Shepherd. This sermon calls believers and church leaders alike to embrace humility over pride, service over self-promotion, and holiness over worldliness, trusting the Spirit of Christ to build His church…

21 Christ’s Power in our Weakness – 2 Corinthians 12:1-10

AM Sermon 12 October 2025 Discover the paradox of true strength in “Christ’s Power in Our Weakness” from 2 Corinthians 12:1–10. This sermon explores Paul’s thorn in the flesh, God’s purpose in suffering, and Christ’s all-sufficient grace. Learn how weakness becomes the stage for Christ’s power, how His grace sustains us in affliction, and how believers can find joy and strength in humble dependence on Him. A message of hope for the weary, encouragement for the suffering, and a call…

20 Boasting in Weakness The Marks of Christ’s True Servant 2 Corinthians 11:16–33

AM Service 05 October 2025 Discover the true marks of Christ’s servant in this sermon on 2 Corinthians 11:16–33, “Boasting in Weakness.” The Apostle Paul turns worldly values upside down, showing that true ministry is proven not by triumphs or power but by suffering, humility, and faithfulness. Learn how God’s strength is revealed in weakness, how the cross defines Christian leadership, and how believers today are called to boast only in Christ, the crucified and risen Lord.

17 Waging War for Obedience 2 Corinthians 10:1-6

AM Worship Service 14 September 2025 The Christian life is not a stroll but a battlefield. True spiritual warfare is fought not with worldly weapons, but with the gospel, prayer, and the power of God. In this sermon from 2 Corinthians 10:1–6, discover how Christ tears down strongholds of pride, calls every thought into obedience, and transforms His people through grace and lordship.

16 The Grace of Cheerful Giving – 2 Corinthians 9

AM Service, 07 September 2025 We live in a culture that measures value by how much you gain—how much you own, how much you save, how much you can keep. But the kingdom of God operates on a radically different principle: it measures by how much grace you have received, and how freely that grace flows through you to others. In 2 Corinthians 9, Paul is not trying to squeeze money from reluctant people. He is writing to a congregation…

15 Visible Love and Proven Integrity in Gospel Ministry 2 Corinthians 8:16–24   

AM Service, 31 August 2025 Brothers and sisters, we live in a time when trust is in short supply. News of fraud, scandal, and betrayal has made people cynical—especially when it comes to money and religion. But long before our day, the apostle Paul understood that gospel ministry must be adorned not only with truth, but with visible trustworthiness. In 2 Corinthians 8, Paul has been urging the Corinthians to complete their promised offering for the poor saints in Jerusalem.…

14 The Grace of Giving – 2 Corinthians 8:1-15

AM Service, 24 August 2025 When we think of generosity, we often think of the wealthy giving to the needy, or of church fundraisers and stewardship campaigns. But in this passage—2 Corinthians 8—we encounter something far deeper, more beautiful, and more powerful than any of those worldly ideas. Here, the Apostle Paul speaks of giving as grace. Not merely charity. Not obligation. But grace—a visible outworking of the gospel of Jesus Christ in the hearts of His people. The background…

13 Godly Grief and Gospel Joy – 2 Corinthians 7:2-16

AM Worship Service, 17 August 2025 We’ve all experienced the pain of broken relationships—especially those within the church. A word spoken in haste, a rebuke misunderstood, a silence that grows into distance. Few things weigh more heavily on a pastor’s heart—or a believer’s conscience—than strained fellowship among the people of God. The Apostle Paul knew that pain. His relationship with the Corinthian church had been wounded by conflict, confusion, and rebuke. But in this passage—2 Corinthians 7:2 to 16—we are…

12 Perfecting Holiness In The Fear Of God – 2 Corinthians 6:11-&:1

AM Sermon, 10 August 2025 One of the great dangers for Christians—especially in a world filled with distractions, pressures, and competing loyalties—is the slow drift toward compromise. We rarely wake up one morning and say, “Today, I will walk away from wholehearted devotion to Christ.” No—the drift is subtle. Our hearts grow comfortable with sin in small doses. We keep certain relationships, habits, or ambitions that quietly pull us away from undivided fellowship with God. This was happening in Corinth.…