Sermons on 2 Corinthians 5:17-6:2:

Divine Peace Talks

Contributed by Tim Hinrichs on Feb 7, 2012

God's goal is to reconcile every person to himself. We need to understand this as a restoring of relationship, that God has done everything on his side to restore and that we only need to turn to him in repentance and faith. Finally God has placed in our

On September 13, 1993 one of the most famous moments in modern diplomacy took place. President Bill Clinton was instrumental in brokering a peace agreement between Yitzak Rabin and Yassir Arafat in Oslo. It seemed like the Israelis and Palestinians would always be enemies but here was a miracle. ...read more

Scripture: 2 Corinthians 5:17-21

Denomination: Lutheran

The Ministry Road Series

Contributed by Guy Mcgraw on Feb 16, 2012

There is no better calling and no better news to proclaim but in chapter 6 Paul presents some of the challenges that we will encounter along this road.

SBC Convention Booths: Paul would not make a very good recruiter for specific ministries. Instead of handing out highlighters, pens & magnets, give thorns or pebbles for shoes. • Paul shares in chapter 5 about the wonderful news of Christ becoming sin for us that we might become the ...read more

Scripture: 2 Corinthians 6:1-10

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

The Righteousness Of God

Contributed by John Mulholland on Nov 1, 2011

This message deals with what it means to be God's righteousness.

Plot: Something is wrong with the world, and we all know it. You might be a Republican, a Democrat, a socialist, agnostic, atheist, a Catholic, Lutheran, Presbyterian...you might be occupying Wall Street or just sitting at home on Facebook...but you know that there is something ...read more

Scripture: 2 Corinthians 5:21

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Transformed, Not Merely Reformed

Contributed by Ed Vasicek on Dec 5, 2011

The Lord does not merely help us fix up our lives or amend our ways; he transforms us into a new creation and wants us to spread this transforming message. But first, we must look more closely at this transformation.

Transformed, Not Merely Reformed (2 Corinthians 5:16-21) 1. Last week, many of you experienced power outages; transformers were exploding 2. Transformers increase (step up) or decrease voltage (step down). 3. It is more efficient to send electricity long distances at a higher voltage, and then to ...read more

Scripture: 2 Corinthians 5:16-21

Denomination: Independent/Bible

“has The Cross Changed Your World?”

Contributed by James Lee on Dec 8, 2011

Prior to the Cross of Christ and the rise of Christianity, human life was considered expendable.

What is the most important thing to come out a mine? Some might say gold, others silver and still others diamonds. The most important thing to come out of a mine is…the miner. Prior to the Cross of Christ and the rise of Christianity, human life was considered expendable. Let’s ...read more

Scripture: 2 Corinthians 5:17

Denomination: Baptist

A New Creature

Contributed by William Wyne on Dec 9, 2011

The design of the sermon is to identify new principles and precepts in a new life.

A man was selling an old warehouse; the building had been for months up for sale and needed repairs. Gangs had damaged the building, graffiti had been sprawled all over the exterior, doors were removed and people had made it a common ground to dump their trash and rubbish, windows were smashed. ...read more

Scripture: 2 Corinthians 5:17-18

Denomination: Baptist

Reconciliation Series

Contributed by Johnny A. Palmer Jr. on Dec 14, 2011

Reconciliation

I. The Savior. We have looked at the Saviors seven Positions; His Preparation; His Person over two natures; His Particular offices; and His Passion, now we come to the Prominent truths related to the Cross. F. Prominent truths related to the Cross. 1. Reconciliation. a. Definition. The ...read more

Scripture: 2 Corinthians 5:17-21

Denomination: Baptist

Justification Series

Contributed by Johnny A. Palmer Jr. on Dec 14, 2011

Justification

SO GREAT A SALVATION - JUSTIFICATION. The result of propitiation is justification. I. Definition. A. Secular Definition - justifying an innocent man who was initially thought guilty. B. Cultural Definition - Greeks used it for a wicked king who justified his outrageous acts. ...read more

Scripture: 2 Corinthians 5:21

Denomination: Baptist

Do You Like Free Gifts?

Contributed by Matthew Davaughn Cox on Mar 6, 2013

“For he hath made him to be sin for us, who knew no sin; that we might be made the righteousness of God in him” (2 Corinthians 5:21).

I. Todays message will be one focusing on 2 Corinthians 5:21 a. Do you like getting free gifts? b. Many people would answer yes to this question. Not too many people would refuse a free gift. People would not turn down a free gift because it is free. c. God gave you and I a free gift that will last ...read more

Scripture: 2 Corinthians 5:21

Denomination: *other

The Now Condition

Contributed by Gerald Roberts on Mar 7, 2013

Once we are saved we have laid down the old and and put on a new person. The sermon shares how are now condition is different from its formal condition.

Our Now Condition 2 Corinthians 5:16-21 WE are saved redeemed, forgiven, justified, fixed for entrance into the kingdom, Reconciled, the old account is settled, God is content with are now condition. If we have accepted Jesus we have what I call a Now Condition: 1. ...read more

Scripture: 2 Corinthians 5:16-21

Denomination: Methodist

You Are Welcome Series

Contributed by Casey Campbell on Mar 9, 2013

It is a meditation on the text...no illustrations...just a reworking of the basic concepts into the venacular.

As we read through the gospels we regularly are told that the good news of God’s kingdom is for those, “who have ears to hear, and eyes to see.” And what a great challenge and opportunity that is: to see the world from a fresh perspective and hear it make music in our souls. In ...read more

Scripture: 2 Corinthians 5:16-21

Denomination: Baptist

The View From Heaven Series

Contributed by Tim White on Mar 15, 2013

In the battle of spiritual warfare, we are called to be ambassadors of reconciliation.

I was reading blogs this week trying to put together what happened. From what I read, it was in the regional playoff in High School soccer in NC, and was considered by the bloggers one of the most embarrassing events in HS sports. (Bloggers tend to exaggerate, by the way). Apparently one team was ...read more

Scripture: 2 Corinthians 5:16-21

Denomination: Baptist

Neither Forget Who You've Been, No Who You Are Becoming

Contributed by Monty Newton on Mar 19, 2013

When you take time to remember where you've been you can celebrate how far you've come... and see that God is at work in the lives of others as well.

Title: Neither forget where you’ve been, nor how far you’ve come, i.e. Neither forget who you’ve been, Nor who you’re becoming Text: II Corinthians 5:16-21 Thesis: When you take time to remember where you’ve been, i.e., who you’ve been, you can ...read more

Scripture: 2 Corinthians 5:16-21

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Stop It!

Contributed by Larry Turner on Apr 11, 2013

Are you struggling with worry, fear, anger, temptation? Then Stop It. This sermon tells us how.

We just watched a video from U Tube called “Stop It!” Bob Newhart played a psychiatrist with an unusual approach. Today I am going to take that same approach as we ponder some of the greatest challenges that Christians face. Imagine if you will that you are approaching God. He looks at you and ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 6:31-34, James 4:1, 2 Corinthians 5:17, 1 Corinthians 10:13, 2 Timothy 1:7  (view more)  (view less)

Denomination: Foursquare