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

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

The Unwanted Victory

No one wants to sign up for weakness. But it is through what seems like weakness that the Christian is led to eternal life.

Sermons, 2 Corinthians, Heath JarrettLiving HopeMay 17, 20262 Corinthians 2:12-17, Weakness, Power in Weakness, Genuine Ministry, Ministry, Glory of God, False Teachers, False Apostles

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

The Ministry Centers On Christ

Every promise of God is fulfilled in Christ. The whole Bible is focused on Christ. Likewise, he should be the center of our ministry and our lives.

Sermons, Heath Jarrett, 2 CorinthiansLiving HopeMay 3, 2026Gospel, Christ Centered, Ministry, Ministry Philosophy, Trinity, Holy Spirit, God's Promises

Relying on Resurrection Power

Affliction teaches us to rely not on ourselves, but on Him who raises the dead.

Sermons, Heath Jarrett, 2 CorinthiansLiving HopeApril 26, 2026Suffering, Christian Suffering, Afflictions, Gospel, Resurrection, Power of God, Power in Weakness, Confidence, Assurance of Salvation, Ministry, Prayer

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.