Reformation Baptist Church Wetumpka

The Badge of True Discipleship: Part 2 | 2 Corinthians 11:26-33

In this sermon from 2 Corinthians 11, we continue examining Paul’s “fool’s speech” and the humble sufferings that mark a true servant of Christ. Scripture shows that faithful discipleship is not measured by pride, pedigree, or self-promotion, but by endurance, weakness, and steadfast faithfulness in the midst of affliction.

Pastor Brandon walks through Paul’s sufferings, dangers, and hardships, showing that suffering is often the badge of true discipleship. This message calls believers to discern false teachers, embrace faithfulness to Christ, and rest in the sovereign care of God through every trial.

Timestamps
0:00 Introduction
0:58 Why do believers suffer?
5:17 Sermon title: The Badge of True Discipleship, Part 2
6:19 Five dangers in 2 Corinthians 11
8:29 The family line of a faithful man
9:47 The humble sufferings of a faithful man
12:48 Paul’s imprisonments, beatings, and near-death afflictions
16:48 Dangers on every side
19:25 Danger from rivers and robbers
22:08 Danger from Paul’s own people
26:24 Danger from the Gentiles
28:22 Danger in the city, wilderness, and sea
32:03 Danger from false brothers
34:14 Toil, hardship, and sleepless nights
39:30 Hunger, thirst, fasting, cold, and exposure
43:10 2 Corinthians 6 and the marks of faithful ministry
47:17 Hebrews 11 and the pattern of suffering saints
49:30 Christ’s suffering and the believer’s hope
50:50 Blessed are those persecuted for righteousness’ sake
52:04 Closing prayer

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The Badge of True Discipleship | 2 Corinthians 11:21-28

Sermon Text: 2 Corinthians 11:21-28

Sermon Title "The Badge of True Discipleship: Part 1 of 2"

 

Recorded Sunday, March 8th of 2026

A Cancer in the Church | 2 Corinthians 11:16-22

Sermon Title: “A Cancer in the Church”

Sermon Text: 2 Corinthians 11:16-22

As we come to 2 Cor 11:16-22, we see 2 realities regarding our response to frauds and fools among believers:

1. Defending yourself before Fools: When and Why?

(2 Cor 11:16-18)

2. Exposing Fools as Frauds: Who and How?

(2 Cor 11:19-22)

• Danger #1: One Wise in His own Eyes (v. 19)

• Danger #2: One Willingly Exploited by Frauds (v. 20)

• Danger #3: One Full of Himself (v. 21)

• Danger #4: One Priding Himself in Empty Pedigree (v. 22)

 

Recorded Sunday, February 22nd of 2026

Servants of Satan: The Person and Ploys of the Devil | 2 Corinthians 11:12-15

Sermon Title: “Servants of Satan: The Person and Ploys of the Devil”

Sermon Text: 2 Corinthians 11:12-15

Now, as we come to 2 Corinthians 11:12-15, things turn dark as …

Paul Unmasks 3 Frauds in the church:

1. The Disciples in Apostolic Deceit: Deceivers disguised as Men of God

(2 Cor 11:12-13)

2. The Devil in Angelic Disguise: Satan disguised as an Angel of Light (2 Cor 11:14)

3. The Demons in Pious Dress: Demons disguised as Ministers of Righteousness (2 Cor 11:15)

 

Recorded Sunday, February 16th of 2026

The Great Hoax of Spiritual Seduction: Part 2 | 2 Corinthians 11:4-11

Sermon Title: “The Great Hoax of Spiritual Seduction: Part 2”

Sermon Text: 2 Corinthians 11:4-11

As we continue in 2 Corinthians 11:1-11, Paul lays out his most fundamental concern in the church- that you would be distracted from and deceived in your spiritual devotion to Christ!

1. You have been committed to Christ

(2 Corinthians 11:1-2)

2. You are being deceived in your devotion

(2 Corinthians 11:3-4)

3. You desperately need discernment in your judgment

(2 Corinthians 11:5-6)

4. You can trust a ministry of humble, sacrificial service

(2 Corinthians 11:7-11)

The Great Hoax of Spiritual Seduction | 2 Corinthians 11:1-3

Sermon Title: “The Great Hoax of Spiritual Seduction”

Sermon Text: 2 Corinthians 11:1-3

1.You have been committed to Christ (2 Cor 11:1-2)

2. You are being deceived in your devotion (2 Cor 11:3-4)

Recorded Sunday, February 1st of 2026

The Measure of a Man and a Ministry | 2 Corinthians 10:12-18

In this expositional sermon, Pastor Brandon Scroggins of Reformation Baptist Church unpacks the Apostle Paul’s teaching in 2 Corinthians 10:12–18, addressing the danger of self-commendation, comparison, and the true measure of a faithful ministry. Drawing from Old and New Testament examples—from Gideon to King Herod, from Corinth to modern culture—this message confronts our temptation to boast in ourselves rather than in the Lord.

We live in an age dominated by social media boasting, insecurity masked by pride, and spiritual one-upmanship. But Paul gives us a different metric: faithfulness, humility, God-given authority, and Christ-exalting boasting.

🔍 Whether you're a church leader, a parent, or a young believer wrestling with comparison, this sermon offers rich, biblical clarity and deep encouragement.

 

Sermon Text: 2 Corinthians 10:12-18

1. We don’t measure ourselves by those who commend themselves (2 Cor 10:12)

2. We don’t boast beyond the limits that God has allotted to us (2 Cor 10:13-14)

3. We don’t take credit for the work that others have done (2 Cor 10:15-16)

4. We boast in the Lord and live for His approval (2 Cor 10:17-18)

 

Recorded Sunday, January 25th of 2026

For Building Up and Not Tearing Down | 2 Corinthians 10:7-11

Sermon Title: “For Building Up and Not Tearing Down”

Sermon Text: 2 Corinthians 10:7-11

In 2 Corinthians 10:7-11, we find 5 aspects of authority that Paul displays in the church:

1. Authority that is secure in Christ and not selfish in motive (2 Cor 10:7)

2. Authority that is assertive and not arrogant (2 Cor 10:8a)

3. Authority that builds up and doesn’t tear down (2 Cor 10:8b)

4. Authority that puts terror in your enemies and loving-respect in your people

(2 Cor 10:9-10)

5. Authority that is spoken and acted upon (2 Cor 10:11)

 

Recorded Sunday, January 18th of 2026