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

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

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.

Sermons, 2 Corinthians, Heath JarrettLiving HopeApril 12, 20262 Corinthians Overview, Suffering, Weakness, Humility, Ministry, Ministry Philosophy, Poverty, True Riches, True Greatness, Strength, Power in Weakness, Riches, Gospel