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2 Corinthians: Volumes 1 and 2, Twenty-Six Sermon Manuscripts by Ben Smith — PDF Download Bundle
A Complete Journey Through Paul's Most Personal Letter
Experience the full depth of Paul's second letter to the Corinthians with this comprehensive collection of 26 expository sermon manuscripts by Ben Smith, Sr., covering 2 Corinthians chapters 1-13. This resource provides both profound theological insight and practical application as it explores what it means to serve Christ through weakness and suffering, the ministry of reconciliation, grace-filled generosity, the defense of the true gospel, Paul's apostolic authority, and the paradox of finding strength in weakness.
This is a downloadable ZIP file containing two PDF files (Volume 1 and Volume 2). Each sermon includes a complete sermon manuscript in outline format and an outline listening guide handout.
A Complete Journey Through Paul's Most Personal Letter
Experience the full depth of Paul's second letter to the Corinthians with this comprehensive collection of 26 expository sermon manuscripts by Ben Smith, Sr., covering 2 Corinthians chapters 1-13. This resource provides both profound theological insight and practical application as it explores what it means to serve Christ through weakness and suffering, the ministry of reconciliation, grace-filled generosity, the defense of the true gospel, Paul's apostolic authority, and the paradox of finding strength in weakness.
This is a downloadable ZIP file containing two PDF files (Volume 1 and Volume 2). Each sermon includes a complete sermon manuscript in outline format and an outline listening guide handout.
Page dimensions: 5.5 × 8.5 in
Margins: Top: 0.5", Bottom: 0.5", Left: 0.75", Right: 0.75", Gutter: 0"
Designed for use in a 5.5" × 8.5" 3-ring binder
26 sermons / 521 pages
What's Inside
Complete sermon manuscripts and study materials covering:
Volume 1 — Chapters 1-7
Suffering for the Gospel (2 Corinthians 1:1-11) — Finding comfort in affliction and hope through trials
God Knows Your Heart (2 Corinthians 1:12-24) — Living with integrity and sincerity before God
Forgiven to Forgive (2 Corinthians 2:1-11) — The necessity of extending grace to others
Fragrance of Life and Death (2 Corinthians 2:12-17) — The aroma of Christ in gospel proclamation
Better: Jesus is Greater (2 Corinthians 3) — The surpassing glory of the new covenant
Gospel Light (2 Corinthians 4:1-6) — The illuminating power of Christ's gospel
Jars of Clay (2 Corinthians 4:7-12) — Treasure in earthen vessels and power in weakness
Seeing the Unseen (2 Corinthians 4:13-18) — Eternal perspective in temporary affliction
Joyful Sojourn (2 Corinthians 5:1-10) — Living as pilgrims with heavenly hope
The Reconciliation Gospel (2 Corinthians 5:11-21) — Ambassadors for Christ and the message of reconciliation
Now is the Day of Salvation (2 Corinthians 6:1-13) — The urgency of responding to God's grace
Clean and Unclean (2 Corinthians 6:14-7:1) — Biblical separation and holy living
No Regrets (2 Corinthians 7:2-16) — Godly sorrow, repentance, and restored relationships
Volume 2 — Chapters 8-13
Excel in Grace (2 Corinthians 8:1-15) — The grace of generous giving
Testimony of Leadership (2 Corinthians 8:16-24) — Integrity and accountability in ministry
Willing Generosity (2 Corinthians 9) — Cheerful giving and God's abundant provision
Approved by God (2 Corinthians 10) — Spiritual warfare and divine commendation
No Other Gospel (2 Corinthians 11:1-6) — Guarding against false teaching
Do Not Be Silent (2 Corinthians 11:7-15) — Exposing false apostles
Glory in Weakness (2 Corinthians 11:16-33) — Paul's sufferings as credentials for ministry
Heavenly Vision (2 Corinthians 12:1-6) — Visions, revelations, and humility
Strength in Weakness (2 Corinthians 12:7-10) — God's sufficient grace and the thorn in the flesh
Costly Love (2 Corinthians 12:11-21) — Sacrificial ministry and pastoral concern
Confronting Sin (2 Corinthians 13:1-4) — Church discipline and the power of Christ
Genuine Faith (2 Corinthians 13:5-10) — Self-examination and spiritual authenticity
Church Instructions (2 Corinthians 13:11-14) — Final exhortations and the Trinitarian blessing
Features
Each sermon includes:
Full manuscript with detailed exposition
Two formats of sermon outline listening guides (fill-in-the-blank and complete)
Reflection questions for personal study or group discussion
Scripture references and theological depth
Practical application for Christian living
Perfect For
Personal Bible study and devotional reading
Sermon preparation for pastors and teachers
Small group discussion material
Homeschool or Christian education curriculum
Anyone seeking to understand Paul's theology of ministry
Church libraries and resource centers
Gifts for Bible study leaders and teachers
Doctrinal Foundation
These sermons address core Christian doctrines, including:
The theology of suffering and divine comfort
The new covenant and its surpassing glory
The message and ministry of reconciliation
Christian integrity and holiness
The eternal hope of believers
Forgiveness and church discipline
Biblical separation from the world
Grace-motivated generosity and stewardship
Defending the true gospel against false teachers
Apostolic authority and church leadership
The paradox of power through weakness
Self-examination and genuine faith
Why This Resource Matters
Second Corinthians is Paul's most autobiographical and emotionally transparent letter. Across all thirteen chapters, we see the heart of a true minister of the gospel—his struggles, tears, defense of his ministry, and profound theological reflections on suffering, glory, reconciliation, generosity, and apostolic authority. In an age where pastoral ministry faces constant challenges, Christians wrestle with suffering, and the church must discern true from false teaching, this resource provides clear, biblical teaching grounded in careful exegesis and faithful exposition.
Ben Smith, Sr., serves as pastor of Central Baptist Church in Waycross, Georgia. All sermons reflect conservative, evangelical theology consistent with the Baptist Faith and Message 2000.
Included: 26 complete sermons with outlines and handouts. Author: Benjamin E. Smith Sr.
Copyright © 2025 Ben Smith Sr. | BenSmithSr.org Free for non-commercial ministry use with attribution.
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2 Corinthians 1:1-11, Suffering for the Gospel - https://www.bensmithsr.org/bensmith-allforthekingdom/suffering-for-the-gospel
2 Corinthians 1:12-24, God Knows Your Heart - https://www.bensmithsr.org/bensmith-allforthekingdom/god-knows-your-heart
2 Corinthians 2:1-11, Forgiven to Forgive - https://www.bensmithsr.org/bensmith-allforthekingdom/forgiven-to-forgive
2 Corinthians 2:12-17, Fragrance of Life and Death - https://www.bensmithsr.org/bensmith-allforthekingdom/fragrance-of-life-and-death
2 Corinthians 3, Better: Jesus is Greater - https://www.bensmithsr.org/bensmith-allforthekingdom/jesus-is-greater
2 Corinthians 4:1-6, Gospel Light - https://www.bensmithsr.org/bensmith-allforthekingdom/gospel-light
2 Corinthians 4:7-12, Jars of Clay - https://www.bensmithsr.org/bensmith-allforthekingdom/jars-of-clay
2 Corinthians 4:13-18, Seeing the Unseen - https://www.bensmithsr.org/bensmith-allforthekingdom/seeing-the-unseen
2 Corinthians 5:1-10, Joyful Sojourn - https://www.bensmithsr.org/bensmith-allforthekingdom/joyful-sojourn
2 Corinthians 5:11-21, The Reconciliation Gospel - https://www.bensmithsr.org/bensmith-allforthekingdom/reconciliation-gospel
2 Corinthians 6:1-16, Now is the Day - https://www.bensmithsr.org/bensmith-allforthekingdom/now-is-the-day
2 Corinthians 6:14-7:1, Clean and Unclean - https://www.bensmithsr.org/bensmith-allforthekingdom/clean-and-unclean
2 Corinthians 7:2-16, No Regrets - https://www.bensmithsr.org/bensmith-allforthekingdom/no-regrets
2 Corinthians 8:1-15, Excel in Grace - https://www.bensmithsr.org/bensmith-allforthekingdom/excel-in-grace2
2 Corinthians 8:16-24, Testimony of Leadership - https://www.bensmithsr.org/bensmith-allforthekingdom/leadership
2 Corinthians 9:1-15, Willing Generosity - https://www.bensmithsr.org/bensmith-allforthekingdom/generosity
2 Corinthians 10:1-18, Approved by God - https://www.bensmithsr.org/bensmith-allforthekingdom/approved
2 Corinthians 11:1-6, No Other Gospel - https://www.bensmithsr.org/bensmith-allforthekingdom/no-other-gospel
2 Corinthians 11:7-15, Do Not Be Silent - https://www.bensmithsr.org/bensmith-allforthekingdom/2corinthian-11-7-15
2 Corinthians 11:16-33, Glory in Weakness - https://www.bensmithsr.org/bensmith-allforthekingdom/2corinthians-11-16-33
2 Corinthians 12:1-6, Heavenly Vision - https://www.bensmithsr.org/bensmith-allforthekingdom/2corinthians-12-1-6
2 Corinthians 12:7-10, Strength in Weakness - https://www.bensmithsr.org/bensmith-allforthekingdom/2corinthians-12-7-10
2 Corinthians 12:11-21, Costly Love - https://www.bensmithsr.org/bensmith-allforthekingdom/2corinthians-12-11-21
2 Corinthians 13:1-4, Confronting Sin - https://www.bensmithsr.org/bensmith-allforthekingdom/2corinthians-13-1-4
2 Corinthians 13:5-10, Genuine Faith - https://www.bensmithsr.org/bensmith-allforthekingdom/2corinthians-13-5-10
2 Corinthians 13:11-14, Church Instructions - https://www.bensmithsr.org/bensmith-allforthekingdom/2corinthians-13-11-14
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