2 Corinthians 3

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¹Do we begin again to commend ourselves? or need we, as some others , epistles of commendation to you, or letters of commendation from you?

5 sermons on 2 Corinthians 3:1

“So, we’re speaking on the Twentieth Century reflection, we’re using First Century Word, in 2 Corinthians 3:1-18; 2 Corinthians 4:1-7; That’s a lot of reading.”
Omega Reflection #1Lee Vayle, April 3, 1982
“It’s in 2 Cor 3:1-18.”
Shalom #2Lee Vayle, February 22, 1989
“All we’re doing is looking at Scripture to see how God did these things in the Adamic race, which is the sons of God, or the God-race—in 2 Cor 3:1-6.”
Trees, Books & Fountains #2Lee Vayle, July 1, 1989
“Now we go to 2 Cor 3:1, so you begin to understand what I am saying and, thereby, begin to identify yourselves; because this is all a process of identification.”
VindicationLee Vayle, February 6, 1999. Names it 2 times.

²Ye are our epistle written in our hearts, known and read of all men:

15 sermons on 2 Corinthians 3:2

“Because Paul said that in 2 Corinthians 3:2.”
The Sanctifying WordLee Vayle, August 28, 1966
"They become a testimony, living epistles read and known of all men." [2 Cor 3:2] Not simply a radio program blabbing itself out, not simply some big tent meeting, but, men and women full of the Holy Ghost, who manifest God.
Indwelt ManLee Vayle, October 14, 1966
"That we become living epistles read and know of all men." [2 Cor 3:2] And that read and known of all men is not in demonstration of power by gifts.
Faith of GodLee Vayle, December 1, 1966
“In other words, "He's the living epistle read and known of men." [2 Corinthians 3:2] There's your intensive revival he spoke of.”
End Time Events (1766) (Mesa Az)Lee Vayle, December 11, 1966
“In 2 Corinthians 3:2-3”
Promises of God in FleshLee Vayle, June 21, 1967. Names it 2 times.
“O God, help, we pray, that Thy Word, even Thy Holy Word here that we seem to have canonized in sixty-six books, Lord Jesus, I pray that You’ll write It in our hearts and our minds until we are, indeed, the “living epistles, read and known of all men.” [2 Cor 3:2]”
Faith of Abraham #3-1Lee Vayle, November 27, 1972

See all 15 sermons on 2 Corinthians 3:2

³Forasmuch as ye are manifestly declared to be the epistle of Christ ministered by us, written not with ink, but with the Spirit of the living God; not in tables of stone, but in fleshy tables of the heart.

4 sermons on 2 Corinthians 3:3

“Right beside it, put 2 Cor 3:3.”
Presence #12Lee Vayle, July 15, 1981
“We are in 2 Cor 3:3 ...”
SeedLee Vayle, June 21, 1987
“He says it over in 2 Corinthians 3:3-7.”
Facts of Our Faith #4Lee Vayle, February 17, 1991
“It says here: [2 Cor 3:3]”
Seed of Discrepancy #12Lee Vayle, April 2, 1995

⁴And such trust have we through Christ to God-ward:

1 sermon on 2 Corinthians 3:4

“And I hope you won’t be disgusted with me, but, I’m going to keep looking at 2 Corinthians 3:4, for this reason.”
Omega Reflection #3Lee Vayle, May 30, 1982

⁵Not that we are sufficient of ourselves to think any thing as of ourselves; but our sufficiency is of God;

4 sermons on 2 Corinthians 3:5

“As Paul said, "Who is sufficient for these things, thank God by the Spirit of Jesus Christ our ministries are more than sufficient, for they are of God." [2 Cor 3:5]”
Faith Series #1 (Importance of Faith)Lee Vayle, October 17, 1965
“2 Corinthians 3:5.”
Priorities #2 (Gruenthal)Lee Vayle, July 12, 1978
“Second Corinthians 3:5-6, and It says here:”
The Prince of ShalomLee Vayle, December 24, 1978
“He said, "Who is sufficient for these things, (he said) nobody's got it by himself, but our sufficiency is of God." [2 Cor 3:5]”
What Happens When the Holy Ghost ComesLee Vayle, August 1, 1979

⁶Who also hath made us able ministers of the new testament; not of the letter, but of the spirit: for the letter killeth, but the spirit giveth life.

7 sermons on 2 Corinthians 3:6

“Notice in Second Corinthians now, the…in Second Corinthians, 3rd chapter, the 6th verse, the old temple housed God behind old skins, from the Jews.”
The Unveiling Of GodWilliam Branham, June 14, 1964
“Let us turn in the Scriptures now, to Philippians the 2nd chapter, 1-8, and Second Corinthians 3:6.”
The Mighty God Unveiled Before UsWilliam Branham, June 29, 1964. Names it 2 times.
“Now watch. 2 Corinthians 3:6”
How Does God OperateLee Vayle, June 6, 1982
“So, he was really (you know) giving the people the understanding, that look, if you could see this under the law and… okay, 2 Corinthians 3:6, It says:”
Question and Answers 1483Lee Vayle, March 16, 1983
“2 Corinthians, Bro. Branham reading, 2 Cor 3:6:”
Unveiling of God #4Lee Vayle, October 6, 1985
“It’s 2 Cor 3:6:”
Shalom #4Lee Vayle, March 12, 1989

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⁷But if the ministration of death, written and engraven in stones, was glorious, so that the children of Israel could not stedfastly behold the face of Moses for the glory of his countenance; which glory was to be done away:

10 sermons on 2 Corinthians 3:7

“So, we go to 2 Corinthians 3:7, as you all know what I read from.”
Ephesians # 3Lee Vayle, May 23, 1981
“So, we’re going to go back to… 2 Corinthians 3:7-11, now here is where I’m going to try to round up things for you, so you’ll get what I’m talking about.”
Omega Reflection #2Lee Vayle, May 23, 1982
“We go to 2 Corinthians 3:7-8 and we read;”
Omega Reflection #3Lee Vayle, May 30, 1982
“It comes from 2 Cor. 3:7-8.”
How Does God OperateLee Vayle, June 6, 1982
“Be sure to get this. 2 Corinthians 3:7-11.”
Omega ReflectionLee Vayle, August 15, 1982
“We go to 2 Corinthians 3:7.”
Easter Message (Padlocked)Lee Vayle, April 2, 1983

See all 10 sermons on 2 Corinthians 3:7

⁸How shall not the ministration of the spirit be rather glorious?

⁹For if the ministration of condemnation be glory, much more doth the ministration of righteousness exceed in glory.

¹⁰For even that which was made glorious had no glory in this respect, by reason of the glory that excelleth.

¹¹For if that which is done away was glorious, much more that which remaineth is glorious.

¹²Seeing then that we have such hope, we use great plainness of speech:

2 sermons on 2 Corinthians 3:12

“All right. [2 Corinthians 3:12]”
Omega Reflection #1Lee Vayle, April 3, 1982
“Now It says: "we use such plainness of speech about the difference here." [2 Cor 3:12] Now is there a difference between life and death?”
Omega Reflection #2Lee Vayle, May 23, 1982. Names it 2 times.

¹³And not as Moses, which put a vail over his face, that the children of Israel could not stedfastly look to the end of that which is abolished:

3 sermons on 2 Corinthians 3:13

“I’ve never used It this way, but I’m going to use It this way now. 2 Corinthians 3:13-15”
Power of the CrossLee Vayle, November 14, 1970
“Over here in 2 Corinthians 3:13;”
Omega Reflection #1Lee Vayle, April 3, 1982
“In 2 Cor 3:13:”
The Power of the Cross - 1970sLee Vayle, the 1970s

¹⁴But their minds were blinded: for until this day remaineth the same vail untaken away in the reading of the old testament; which vail is done away in Christ.

6 sermons on 2 Corinthians 3:14

“Now, with that we can turn to 2 Corinthians 3:14-15 And listen to this now:”
Faith Series #6 (Faith in the Mind)Lee Vayle, October 22, 1965
“2 Corinthians 3:14 All right listen:”
After Spritual ChronologyLee Vayle, April 20, 1980
“2 Corinthians 3:14 which we read, and let’s get a good look at It now, to understand what we’re saying here.”
Omega Reflection #2Lee Vayle, May 23, 1982
“(14) But their minds were blinded; for until this day remaineth the same veil untaken away in the reading of the old testament; which veil was done away in Christ (That's 2 Cor 3:14.)”
Paradox #6Lee Vayle, April 4, 1984
“See? [2 Cor 3:14-18]”
Unveiling of God #1Lee Vayle, September 22, 1985
“And in spite of what is presently occurring based on 2 Cor 3:14 – let’s look at it.”
Easter Sunday MessageLee Vayle, March 26, 1989. Names it 2 times.

¹⁵But even unto this day, when Moses is read, the vail is upon their heart.

14 sermons on 2 Corinthians 3:15

“(r) Now, with that we compare 2 Corinthians 3:15-18, And It says,”
What Happens When the Holy Ghost Comes #3Lee Vayle, March 1, 1981
“Now, let's prove it to you. 2 Cor 3:15 absolutely brings this out.”
Presence #3Lee Vayle, May 13, 1981
“Now listen, you put these verses of Colossians I read and Ephesians together and we find 2 Corinthians 3:15-18.”
Ephesians # 5Lee Vayle, May 31, 1981
“Let's keep reading, and Philippians 3:20-21 is 2 Corinthians 3:15-18.”
Ephesians # 5aLee Vayle, June 6, 1981
“I'll just bypass that one, and we're going to go to 2 Corinthians 3:15-18, we won't bypass.”
Ephesians # 5c2Lee Vayle, June 21, 1981
“Now, surely what we are talking about is 2 Corinthians 3:15, which we always talk about.”
Hope of His Calling #7A (2681) - NLV.Lee Vayle, July 19, 1981

See all 14 sermons on 2 Corinthians 3:15

¹⁶Nevertheless when it shall turn to the Lord, the vail shall be taken away.

2 sermons on 2 Corinthians 3:16

“It’s the 3rd chapter, and Paul here says; [2 Cor 3: 16 –17]”
Who Is This Melchisedec #12Lee Vayle, September 11, 1988
“{} 2 Cor 3:16-18,”
The Becoming GodLee Vayle, November 25, 1990

¹⁷Now the Lord is that Spirit: and where the Spirit of the Lord is , there is liberty.

17 sermons on 2 Corinthians 3:17

“And of course I'm going to read 2 Corinthians 3:17-18, if you want to turn there and find It, and as soon as you find and we'll just have a word of prayer, and we'll go into the message.”
In His Image and LikenessLee Vayle, August 30, 1970
“Now, with that we're going to go back to 2 Cor 3:17, you know of course we're going to read there, because I just keep reading same thing all the time.”
Presence #2Lee Vayle, May 9, 1981
“Let's keep moving on 2 Corinthians 3:17-18.”
Omega Reflection #2Lee Vayle, May 23, 1982
“2 Corinthians 3:17-18.”
How Does God OperateLee Vayle, June 6, 1982
“Now the Lord is that spirit where the spirit of the Lord is there is liberty but we all with open face beholding as in the glass the glory of the Lord are changed into the same image.” [2 Cor 3:17-18] See, it all comes together.
Holy Spirit Ministry #1Lee Vayle, December 5, 1982
“And she is found in the same chapter of 2 Corinthians 3:17-18.”
What Thanksgiving Ought To Be To Us 7083ALee Vayle, November 24, 1983

See all 17 sermons on 2 Corinthians 3:17

¹⁸But we all, with open face beholding as in a glass the glory of the Lord, are changed into the same image from glory to glory, even as by the Spirit of the Lord.

34 sermons on 2 Corinthians 3:18

“Now, here is where we see the truth on reflecting God in 2 Corinthians 3:18.”
Reflecting the WordLee Vayle, August 30, 1970
“And the Bible said, "We all beholding Him, should be changed from glory to glory." [2 Cor 3:18] I want to ask you, who's beholding Him?”
There is a Real BodyLee Vayle, November 30, 1979
“Now listen, 2 Corinthians 3:18, we’re moving up now.”
What Happens When the Holy Ghost Comes #1A (0081-C)Lee Vayle, February 22, 1981
“We go to 2 Cor 3:18.”
Presence #13Lee Vayle, July 22, 1981. Names it 2 times.
“Now, faith in that Word, actually faith in the Word ministry as Paul tried to show them in 1 Th 2:13, 2 Th 2:13 and 17, and 2 Cor 3:18, and so on.”
Presence #16 - NLV.Lee Vayle, October 3, 1981. Names it 2 times.
“And, that Word will be quickened to you, and produce the reflection of God, even, Jesus Christ as it is said, in 2 Corinthians 3:18.”
Omega Reflection #2Lee Vayle, May 23, 1982

See all 34 sermons on 2 Corinthians 3:18

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