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

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

Abounding Love

Authority in the church is for love, service, and fellowship, not for tyranny.

Sermons, Heath Jarrett, 2 CorinthiansLiving HopeMay 10, 20262 Corinthians 1, Love of God, Love, Forgiveness, Christian Ministry, Service, Humility, Authority, Apostle Paul, Ministry, Restoration

Marks of a Genuine Ministry: An Overview of 2 Corinthians

Second Corinthians is Paul’s most deeply personal, autobiographical, and vulnerable letter. He was writing to a church that valued what the world values. Viewing suffering as weakness, they devalued Paul’s gospel ministry. Paul wants to turn their value system upside down.