Sermons on 2 Corinthians 5:17:

What A Wonderful Change!

Contributed by Jerry Flury on Feb 5, 2012

When Jesus Christ comes into a life the Bible declares he is a new creature – literally he is a new unprecedented creation of God. The old, those things that characterized his pre-Christ life, have been shed for a new life in Christ.

“What a Wonderful Change!” 2 Corinthians 5:17 Introduction: One of my favorite hymns was written by an Ohio minister Rufus Henry McDaniel; who penned the words to this hymn after the death of his year old son Herschel. He wrote this song to remind himself and others of the importance ...read more

Scripture: 2 Corinthians 5:17

Denomination: Baptist

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

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

Compelled By The Love Of God Series

Contributed by Guy Mcgraw on Mar 11, 2012

As amazing as these truths are Paul says the most compelling thing that should motivate us in our love for Christ is what He did in giving His life for us. Greater motivation than how great heaven will be or how horrible to face judgment.

Last week we had two messages based upon the first 13 verses of chapter 5. Paul focused strongly upon the aspects of things beyond this life: the transformation of our earthly body to a building made without hands in the heavenlies, our being newly clothed in our eternal apparel and last Sunday ...read more

Scripture: 2 Corinthians 5:14-21

Characteristics Of A Pew Sitter On A Sunday Morning

Contributed by Jonathan Powell on Dec 7, 2012

Challenge to "pew sitters" to get to work

A few years ago, a group of youth worship leaders got together and formed a group Casting Crowns. They were based out of Eagle’s Landing FBC in McDonough, GA. Their Youth Pastor, Mark Hall, penned these words: But if we are the Body Why aren't His arms reaching Why aren't His hands ...read more

Scripture: 2 Corinthians 5:17-18

Denomination: Baptist

What To Expect In 2013

Contributed by Anthony Zibolski on Jan 3, 2013

If you desire to see a change in 2013, you have to be willing to make a change in 2013. You cannot expect to do the same old thing, the same old way , and expect to have a different out come.

What to expect for 2013? Introduction- Good morning everyone, I hope that you have survived the hectic time of present opening, over-eating, being sleep depraved, and sugar overload. All under the heading of Merry Christmas! Truth is when we do calm down, most of us are just plain exhausted ...read more

Scripture: 2 Corinthians 5:11-17

Denomination: Nazarene

2. The Beginning Series

Contributed by Jordan Satterfield on Jan 12, 2013

Discusses the Focus, Nature, and Start of God’s Good Work in a person with an invitation to the seeker.

FROM START TO FINISH PHILIPPIANS 1:6 2. THE BEGINNING Introduction: Philippians 1:6 (NIV) Being confident of this, that HE who began a good work in you will carry it on to completion until the day of Christ Jesus. In the beginning, God—the great Creator of all, the Master Craftsman of whom we ...read more

Scripture: Philippians 1:6, 2 Corinthians 5:17

Denomination: Holiness

Ethics In The Church Today

Contributed by Jeff Van Wyk on Jan 20, 2013

The goal of ethics is to develop a body of moral standards on which the church can draw so that it can successfully respond to the many moral challenges it faces in all societies. Moral character development should be seen as primary importance both fo

Ethics In The Church Today Ephesians 1:22-23 - And He put all things under His feet and gave Him to be head over all things to the church, which is His body, the fullness of Him who fills all in all. 2 Corinthians 5:17-21 - Therefore, if anyone is in Christ, he is a new creation; old things ...read more

Scripture: 2 Corinthians 5:17-21

Denomination: Charismatic

As New Creations We Know No Man After The Flesh" Series

Contributed by Tony Larussa on Jan 20, 2013

As new creations in Christ, the way we see and perceive must change as well. We have new eyes and ears spiritually and how we identify with Christ Jesus directly determines the level of our effectiveness in the Earth as His children. This also determines

Kingdom Crier Ministries International www.kingdomcrier.com “As new creations in Christ, we are to know no man after the flesh” By Tony Larussa Tony’s notes & emphasis are italics. The scriptures are broken down using the Greek language to expound the text and to emphasize the ...read more

Scripture: 2 Corinthians 5:14-21

Denomination: *other

What R U? Series

Contributed by Chris Mccall on Sep 15, 2012

It is so vitally important that as a person understands their need of Jesus & accepts Him as Savior that they begin getting an understanding of “What they have become in Jesus.”

? R U Series Pt 2 “WHAT R U?” 2 Corinthians 5:17 GWT Whoever is a believer in Christ is a new creation. The old way of living has disappeared. A new way of living has come into existence. You ever see people during the holiday seasons where people dress up in costumes for ...read more

Scripture: 2 Corinthians 5:17

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Who We Arenin Him

Contributed by Tom Feola on Oct 24, 2012

Being In Christ is the greatest privilege for any believer. As we see in the epistles what Paul wrote of our standing with God, it will set your life free.

In Him When I first got saved at the age of 17, I went back to the church that I was raised at and said there is got to be more to be saved then this. It was so boring. Then I was introduced to some solid Christian who introduced me to the spirit filled living and man what a change. But I knew ...read more

Scripture: 2 Corinthians 5:17-21

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

You Are More With Jesus Series

Contributed by Angela De Souza on Nov 6, 2012

A powerful look at what a life with Jesus can be like.

PAST Therefore, if anyone is in Christ, he is a new creation; old things have passed away; behold, all things have become new. -2 Corinthians 5:17 LIES And you shall know the truth, and the truth shall make you free. - John 8:32 MISTAKES And we know that all things work together for good to ...read more

Scripture: 2 Corinthians 5:17

Denomination: Independent/Bible

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