The Corinthian church, valuing money and status, was putting “super apostles” on pedestals. All that needed to be knocked down, so the apostle Paul wrote to them glorying in the thing they valued least—weakness.

Sermons, 2 Corinthians, Heath JarrettLiving HopeNovember 1, 2026Weakness, Power in Weakness, Status, Christian Values, Humility, Gospel, Persecution, Suffering, Christian Suffering, 2 Corinthians 11

Deception, Disguises, and a Devoted Preacher

The church is the central focus of Satan’s work. This is why false teachers seek to infiltrate and undermine genuine Gospel ministry.

Sermons, 2 Corinthians, Heath JarrettLiving HopeOctober 25, 20262 Corinthians 11, False Teaching, Pride, Deception, Genuine Ministry, Truth, Humility, Gospel, Humilitation, Spiritual Abuse, Weakness, Power in Weakness

Foolish to the World, Faithful to Christ

The gospel of Jesus Christ transforms what we think is valuable. It turns all the world’s values upside down.

Commended by the Lord

Christ is the standard for all Christian ministry. This should humble us all.

Sermons, 2 Corinthians, Heath JarrettLiving HopeOctober 11, 20262 Corinthians 10, Ministry, Humility, False Teaching, Self-Sending, Pride, Boasting, Church Growth

A Ministry of Gentle Boldness

Jesus is the picture of boldness and meekness together—the gentle Savior who comes as a humble King.

Sermons, 2 Corinthians, Heath JarrettLiving HopeOctober 4, 20262 Corinthians 10, Ministry, Gentleness, Humility, Meekness, Gospel, Love of God, Spiritual Warfare, Edification, Debate, Authority

Enriched in Order to Bless

When we value the things of the Lord more than the things of the world, our whole economy begins to change.

Sermons, Heath Jarrett, 2 CorinthiansLiving HopeSeptember 27, 20262 Corinthians 9, Giving, Christian Economy, Gratitude, Glorifying God, Thanksgiving, Giving Thanks, Service, Christian Finances, Christian Values, Gospel, Jews & Gentiles, Unity, Generosity

Ministries Need Accountability & Administration

Christian ministries need to invite accountability and show themselves to the world as being conducted with integrity and diligence.

Sermons, 2 Corinthians, Heath JarrettLiving HopeSeptember 13, 2026Accountability, Christian Ministry, Administration, 2 Corinthians 8, Gospel

Sharing in Christ's Riches

Jesus Christ is the prime example and motivation for Christian giving.

Sermons, Heath Jarrett, 2 CorinthiansLiving HopeSeptember 9, 2026Giving, Generousity, Gospel, Legalism, Equality, Fairness

Given by Grace

The gospel - what God has done for us in Christ - is the essential starting point for any discussion of Christian giving.

Sermons, 2 Corinthians, Heath JarrettLiving HopeAugust 30, 20262 Corinthians 8, Gospel, Generosity, Giving, Sacrificial Giving, Grace, Reconciliation

The Joy of Watching Others Grow

Even in the midst of affliction and tears, the Christian can be full of joy.

Sermons, Heath Jarrett, 2 CorinthiansLiving HopeAugust 23, 2026Joy, Fear, Afflictions, 2 Corinthians 7, Rejoicing, Repentance, Christian Ministry, Comfort, Grief

God's New Covenant Temple

Under the New Covenant, God’s temple has transitioned from a building to a people. God’s people, the church, are the temple of the living God.

Sermons, Heath Jarrett, 2 CorinthiansLiving HopeAugust 17, 2026Temple, People of God, God's Chosen People, 2 Corinthians 6, New Covenant, Bible Prophecy, Gospel, Holiness

The Commendable Ministry

The centrality of Christ’s work is the focus of the commendable ministry.

Sermons, 2 Corinthians, Heath JarrettLiving HopeAugust 9, 20262 Corinthians 6, Christian Ministry, Christ Centered, Gospel, Ministry, Ministry Philosophy, Ministry of Reconciliation, Legitimate Ministry, Imputation, Evangelism, perseverance, Love, Joy, Relationship