Sermons on 2 Corinthians 4:16-5:4:

Living In A Leaky Tent

Contributed by Curt Cizek on Sep 15, 2007

Sometimes we go through struggles while living here on earth but God has a great reward waiting for us.

I. Raining when camping – Army – raining, training – dream of being in barracks or at home II. Dreaming of home while living in a tent is what our text today is talking about A. Just like our home is in our dreams it is also a reality B. We have to live in these tents while we wait for heaven ...read more

Scripture: 2 Corinthians 5:1-10

Denomination: Lutheran

A Building From God

Contributed by Matthew Olanrewaju on Sep 17, 2007

When death occurs, Christians should have more cause to thank God and not despair as Our bodies are erthly tents which if destroyed, we, however, have a buiding from God, eternal, in the heavens.

“For we know that if the earthly tent we live in is destroyed, we have a building from God, a house not made with hands, eternal in the heavens” 2 Cor 5:1 The second epistle of Paul to the Corinthians Chapter 5, verse 1, is contained in a letter written to comfort Christians in situations of ...read more

Scripture: 2 Corinthians 5:1-10

Denomination: Methodist

I'm Not Who I Use To Be .... I've Been Change

Contributed by Levi Wright on Jun 16, 2007

This sermon is about how your mind and whole life change when Jesus Christ becomes your personal Savior.

Banner of Praise Ministries Rev. Dr. Levi Howard Wright, Pastor & Founder New Year Sermon 2007 "I’m Not Who I Use To Be .... I’ve Been Change" 2 Corinthians 5:17 "Therefore if any man be in Christ, he is a new creature; old things are passed away; behold, all things are become new." ...read more

Scripture: 2 Corinthians 5:17, 2 Corinthians 5:1-17

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

A New View Of Home

Contributed by Greg Johnson on Jun 27, 2007

Many think of home as a physical address. God’s Word gives us a new view of home.

This message is an edited version of a sermon given at Loving God Fellowship. Copyright © 2007 Loving God Fellowship, Inc. http://www.LovingGodFellowship.org You are encouraged to share this message with those you know that are hungry for God’s Word. A New View of Home By Greg Johnson June 27, ...read more

Scripture: 2 Corinthians 5:1-10

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Overcoming A Spiritual Deficit

Contributed by Scott Carroll on Mar 12, 2008

INVESTING IN THE KINGDOM

OVERCOMING A SPIRITUAL DEFICIT 8/23/07 2 Cor 4:15-18 15 For all things are for your sakes, that the abundant grace might through the thanksgiving of many redound to the glory of God. 16 For which cause we faint not; but though our outward man perish, yet the inward man is renewed day by ...read more

Scripture: 2 Corinthians 4:15-18

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

We Shall Not Be Found Naked

Contributed by David Johnston on Mar 29, 2008

Church, we need to be clothed! The clothing is available. It’s been made accessable by the blood of the lamb...BUT it’s up to US to put it on!!!!

We Shall Not Be Found Naked 2 Cor. 5:1 1 For we know that if our earthly house of this tabernacle were dissolved, we have a building of God, an house not made with hands, eternal in the heavens. 2 For in this we groan, earnestly desiring to be clothed upon with our house which is from ...read more

Scripture: 2 Corinthians 5:1

Denomination: Pentecostal

"A Glance Of Heaven" Series

Contributed by Ken Harris on Jan 10, 2008

The purpose of this sermon is to motivate the bereaved family to affirm to others that because Joaquin had caught a glance of his Heavenly Homecoming Celebration, he could hardly wait to in-process Heaven.

2 Corinthians 5:1-5:10 U.S. Army Chaplain (MAJ) Ken Harris Ord Military Chapel Seaside, CA 10 January 2008 Memorial Service for Joaquin “Kin” Santiago Quenga BIG IDEA: When believers catch a glance of their Heavenly Homecoming Celebration, they can hardly wait to leave their Temporary Home ...read more

Scripture: 2 Corinthians 5:1-10

Denomination: Pentecostal

Walking With Jesus In Faith Series

Contributed by Charles Salmon on Jan 21, 2008

Walking with Jesus in faith means living in confidence, obedience, and righteousness.

Walking with Jesus By Faith II Cor. 5:1-9 INTRO.: Everyone knows I like to fish. When I fish, I seldom see fish. But I select my fishing place based on past experience and reports of others. I have faith the fish are there and I will eventually catch them. The only question is whether it is better ...read more

Scripture: 2 Corinthians 5:1-9

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

"I Have A Dream To A Right To Life."

Contributed by Michael Mccartney on Jan 22, 2008

We need to decide in America to choose life over death!

Opening Illustration from Bella: Eduardos Story I HAVE A DREAM OF THE RIGHT TO LIFE! I am happy to present to you this day, a Pro-life message and a vision for tomorrow for this Nation Under God. Let us remember that on January 22, 1973 abortion was made legal by the Roe vs. Wade decision of the ...read more

Scripture: 2 Corinthians 4:1-18

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

God's Blessings In Cracked, Clay Pots

Contributed by Paul Dietz on Jun 21, 2008

Last in a series of sermons on Earthen Vessels

I recently read a peculiar story about a family in Lander, Wyoming that had gone to their local refuse dump to dispose of some unwanted family items that were either busted or greatly abused. As they were emptying there junk into a large dumpster, the man of the home saw something that caught his ...read more

Scripture: 2 Corinthians 4:1-18

Denomination: *other

Jars Of Clay

Contributed by Anthony Zibolski on Jun 27, 2008

We are all to be useable vessels for the Lord to use.We must be an example, we are to stand firm in our faith, and be a positive testimony to others.

JARS OF CLAY 2 CORINTHIANS 4:1-18 THIS SERMON WAS MADE FROM SOURCES ON SERMON CENTRAL AND MY PRIVATE STUDY. INTRO READ 2 CORINTHIANS 4:1-18 HAVE YOU EVER TALKED TO SOMEONE ABOUT WHAT JESUS MEANS TO YOU? I HOPE ALL OF US CAN SAY YES TO THAT. HAVE ...read more

Scripture: 2 Corinthians 4:1-18

Denomination: Nazarene

Soul-Lift

Contributed by Skip Alexander on Jun 30, 2008

Inward vs. outward change. We live in a world of face lifts when we need a soul-lift.

I. You Know You’re Getting Old When… • You and your teeth don’t sleep together. • You try to straighten out the wrinkles in your socks and discover you aren’t wearing any. • At the breakfast table you hear snap, crackle, pop and you’re not eating cereal. • You are on a first name basis with your ...read more

Scripture: 2 Corinthians 4:16-18

Denomination: Baptist

Growing Old

Contributed by William D. Brown on Aug 2, 2008

Let us be aware that growing old is a blessing and not something to frown upon.

2ND COR. 4: 16-18 GROWING OLD 2ND COR. 4:16 ----but though our outward man perish, yet the inward man is renewed day by day. 17For our light affliction, which is but for a moment, worketh for us a far more exceeding and eternal weight of glory; 18While we look not at the ...read more

Scripture: 2 Corinthians 4:16-18

Denomination: Baptist

What About Hell

Contributed by Randy Hamel on Aug 28, 2008

Looks at the spiritual realities versus worldly realities - and answers the question ’is there a literal hell?’

What about hell? Eternal Realities (2nd Co. 4:16-18) Good morning. Do you believe in a literal hell? An American survey revealed that just one-half of 1% expects to go to Hell upon their death. Try to talk to someone about hell and the reply you get will not be positive. Jesus talked about hell ...read more

Scripture: 2 Corinthians 4:16-18

God-Are You There?

Contributed by Vonnie E James on Sep 10, 2008

A sermon of hope for persons who are going through persecutions, trials, temptations, testings and tribulations.

 Introduction: Brethrens: to believe, now that one is in Christ, that one will not have problems in life: persecutions, trials, temptation, tribulation, testing, may be understandable-but that is naivety and ignorance. We need to add to our faith knowledge-[2 Peter 1:5-8] To believe ...read more

Scripture: 2 Corinthians 4:1-17

Denomination: Baptist