Sermons on 2 Corinthians 5:11: showing 61-75 of 136

"What On Earth Made You Do That?"

Contributed by Ken Sauer on Sep 16, 2010

If we follow the way of Christ’s generosity, and forgiveness with utter loyalty, there will always be folks who will bluntly call us “crazy.”But, “Christ’s love compels us.”

2 Corinthians 5:11-21 “What on Earth made You do That?” “What on earth made you do that?” The newspaper reporter was incredulous. A young woman had just won a three-week trip around the world. It was the chance of a lifetime! And she had given it up in order to ...read more

Scripture: 2 Corinthians 5:11-21

Denomination: United Methodist

Earthly Tents

Contributed by John Ong on Aug 3, 2015

The preaching of Paul to the Corinth speaks about tent as the brevity of life.

Have you ever feel like you do not belong in this world? Like there is a special place where you originally live? We experience disappointment, suffering, rejection and difficulty because this world is definitely not our ultimate home. Our life here on Earth is definitely the end of our story. God ...read more

Scripture: 2 Corinthians 5:1-20

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Gospel Dna

Contributed by Michael Monica on May 26, 2015

Understanding what the gospel is

Gospel DNA 2 Corinthians 5:11-21 “Because we understand our fearful responsibility to the Lord, we work hard to persuade others. God knows we are sincere, and I hope you know this, too. Are we commending ourselves to you again? No, we are giving you a reason to be proud of us,b so you can ...read more

Scripture: 2 Corinthians 5:11-21

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

#14 The Holy Spirit Compels Us Series

Contributed by Ronald Thorington on Mar 11, 2015

This message speaks about the wrong methods of motivating people to serve God, the wrong motives in serving God, and how the Holy Spirit compels us with the right motives to serve God

The Holy Spirit Compels Us Introduction: Scriptures: 2 Corinthians 5:9-15, Matthew 9:37, 38 Key thoughts: There is a tremendous need for people to come to Christ. Workers are needed to bring in this harvest of people for Christ. How do we get people motivated to serve? I. Wrong Methods ...read more

Scripture: 2 Corinthians 5:9-15, Matthew 9:37-38

Denomination: Assembly Of God

The Father's Opened Gift

Contributed by Ron Tuit on Dec 30, 2013

If you have experienced the Father's Love in Christ at Christmas, this is not the end of all things but the beginning of everything: If anyone is in Christ, he is a new Creation.

The Father’s Opened Gift 2 Corinthians 5:11-17 We have been looking at some of the gifts of the Almighty God in sending Jesus, the Messiah, the one-and-only-one-of-a-kind “Son of God”, anointed to come to earth in the Flesh to demonstrate the lavish Love of God in Christ’s ...read more

Scripture: 2 Corinthians 5:11-17

Denomination: Baptist

Can This Really Be A Happy New Year Series

Contributed by Rick Burdette on Jan 15, 2015

Purpose, Christ's Love, New Life, Ambassadors

4 QUESTIONS FOR THE HOLIDAYS – Can This Really Be a Happy New Year? 2 Corinthians 5:11-21 January 7. 2023 Introduction: The Corinthians Church was filled with people who had a ton of baggage. And that baggage had a way of messing up spiritual health individually and in the church as a ...read more

Scripture: 2 Corinthians 5:11-21

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

The Right Motives For Ministry: Why We Serve Him Series

Contributed by Ed Vasicek on Nov 28, 2011

Coming to know and serve God certainly benefits us, and we should not be ashamed of that; he created us to need him. But we are called to serve on the basis of higher motives, motives that are tied to who God is and what he has done. So why do we serve hi

The Right Motives for Ministry: Why We Serve Him (2 Corinthians 5:11-15) 1. People are motivated in many ways. 2. He may dress like a skid-row bum and smell like a dead rat, but Andy Smulian is a hit among London businessmen plagued by those who won't pay their bills. Employed by the ...read more

Scripture: 2 Corinthians 5:11-15

Denomination: Independent/Bible

The Need For Renewal

Contributed by Patrick Nix on Jan 5, 2012

New houses lose their magic after a mortgage payment or two. The new car smell generally wears off after about two weeks. Honeymoons don't last forever. Even in the spiritual realm, the newness of conversion and church wears off all-too-soon! The onl

The problem of sin has brought the consequences of the curse - one of which is that the 'new' never lasts (or costs too much to keep new). New houses lose their magic after a mortgage payment or two. The new car smell generally wears off after about two weeks. Honeymoons don't last forever. ...read more

Scripture: 2 Corinthians 5:1-21

Denomination: Baptist

Experiencing The New

Contributed by Martin Holland on Jan 5, 2012

Every year there are new aspirations believing that things will be different and better. We set new goals, establish new vows and seek new directions for our lives. In all this we find ourselves caught in this vicious cycle of doing this year by year wit

All Things Become New 2 Cor. 5:11-21 Every year there are new aspirations believing that things will be different and better. We set new goals, establish new vows and seek even a new direction for our lives. In all this we find ourselves oftentimes caught in the vicious cycle of doing this year by ...read more

Scripture: 2 Corinthians 5:11-21

Denomination: Baptist

Now Represent Jesus! Series

Contributed by Andrew Moffatt on Jan 7, 2012

We are new creations, we are called to live that way, we are to be representatives of God himself, how?

I tend to be a closet grumbler, I grumbled this morning when I saw someone had smashed the sign out the front of the hall. I went on the internet and saw something that put my grumbling in perspective, 17 Christian people in Nigeria killed by radicals of a different religion, The Coptic Christian ...read more

Scripture: 2 Corinthians 5:11-21

Denomination: Salvation Army

New Year; New Hope

Contributed by Anthony Zibolski on Jan 17, 2012

Your New Year will be based on your attitude and if you are going to allow to do what is needed in your life. 2012 can be an amazing year, even if you are going through alot.

New Year; New Hope 2 Corinthians 5:11-5:17 Introduction- Happy New Year! When we say Happy New Year what are we saying to someone? We are saying that we hope this New Year is better than the year before. We verbally give them a blessing that their problems are behind them and blessings are in ...read more

Scripture: 2 Corinthians 5:11-17

Denomination: Nazarene

The Power Of Reconciliation Series

Contributed by Anthony Zibolski on Oct 25, 2011

Unforgiveness and biterness will destroy your relationship with God and others.We must reconcile with God so that we can live the life that God intends for us.

The power of reconciliation 2 Corinthians 5:11-21 Introduction- We continue in our series “connecting to God and others.” We have taken a look at God as seen through the Ten Commandments. The first 4 our relationship with God and the other 6 dealing with each other. Last week ...read more

Scripture: 2 Corinthians 5:11-21

Denomination: Nazarene

Exam Time

Contributed by Jerry Flury on Jan 29, 2012

Daniel Webster said, “My greatest thought is my accountability to God.” Sad to say most Christians go through life giving little or no thought to this future day of examination.at Christ’s Judgment Seat.

Exam Time! 2 Corinthians 5:5-11a Finals in school can be a time of high anxiety for most students. They can literally turn your stomach into knots. When I was in school, exam week was always a time of cramming. Someone ...read more

Scripture: 2 Corinthians 5:5-11

Denomination: Baptist

Its A Complicated Matter Series

Contributed by Ian Du Pisanie on Mar 1, 2012

Living a life that is pleasing to God is no simple matter, in fact it is something that takes work, devotion and commitment.

2 Corinthians 5 IN STEP WITH THE HOLY SPIRIT A complicated matter I’ m sure that many of you have attended a service or a meeting somewhere, sometime where the pastor or speaker make the following statement: “come to Jesus, and all you problems will be over”. I’ve been ...read more

Scripture: 2 Corinthians 5:1-21

Denomination: Baptist

We Must All Appear Series

Contributed by Guy Mcgraw on Mar 5, 2012

You would think that the most certain appearance of our lives would be the one we would prepare for the most but the truth is that many are not prepared.

Life is filled with certain events that we want to make sure we don’t miss: jury duty, court appearance for a speeding ticket, April 15th. There will be tremendous consequences if we choose to ignore important appearances. ...read more

Scripture: 2 Corinthians 5:10-14