Sermons on 2 Corinthians 5:18:

Why We Share The Gospel Series

Contributed by Dean Courtier on Sep 17, 2022

The greatest thing we can do as disciples is to be engaged in sharing the Gospel and the joy of our salvation with those who need to know Jesus for themselves.

Why we share the Gospel Jesus said: “You will receive power when the Holy Spirit comes upon you. And you will be my witnesses, telling people about me everywhere—in Jerusalem, throughout Judea, in Samaria, and to the ends of the earth.” (Acts 1:8) For many people evangelism does not come ...read more

Scripture: Acts 1:8, 2 Corinthians 4:4, 2 Corinthians 5:18-20, 1 John 1:8

Denomination: Pentecostal

Christ's Ambassadors

Contributed by Derek Geldart on Sep 17, 2022

We as born-again believers have been given the ministry of reconciliation and as Christ's ambassadors are to implore the world to be reconciled unto God!

Christ’s Ambassadors 2 Corinthians 5:16-21 Online Sermon: http://www.mckeesfamily.com/?page_id=3567 In Apostle Paul’s time reconciliation or the removal of enmity between two aggrieved parties was sought using an ambassador. A person was chosen for such a role in Roman society due to their ...read more

Scripture: 2 Corinthians 5:16-21

Denomination: Baptist

Being Steadfast In Your Faith Series

Contributed by Michael Mays on Sep 21, 2022

Many things distract us from living up to our identity in Christ--especially guilt and fleshly temptation. Paul continues the narrative of reconciliation: the rescuing of the broken and repairing and repurposing it for His work.

Colossians 1:21-23 21And you, who once were alienated and hostile in mind, doing evil deeds, 22he has now reconciled in his body of flesh by his death, in order to present you holy and blameless and above reproach before him, 23if indeed you continue in the faith, stable and steadfast, not shifting ...read more

Scripture: Colossians 1:21-23, Ephesians 2:12-13, John 3:19-20, Titus 1:16, Psalm 5:5, 2 Corinthians 5:18-21, Romans 3:23-26, 2 Corinthians 5:17  (view more)  (view less)

The Believer: A New Creation

Contributed by Bishop Prof. Julius Soyinka on Oct 27, 2022

Every believer in Christ had been newly created by the resurrection of our Lord Jesus Christ and is expected to live the new life continually.

The Believer: A New Creation Study Text: 2 Corinthians 5: 15 - 18 Introduction: - As Christians, we are new creations: The old life of sin has been defeated and destroyed by repentance, the old nature has been conquered by crucifixion, and now we stand as new creations. - We have new ...read more

Scripture: 2 Corinthians 5:15-18

Denomination: Pentecostal

Lot – Part 2 – A Lot Of Trouble For God – For Abraham – And For Himself – Genesis 13 – 14 - Lot In Sodom Series

Contributed by Ron Ferguson on Nov 13, 2022

Wilfulness is sin on a mission and Lot edged closer and closer. The world holds attractions for people, like the fishing spider that dangles a blob on the end of strands of web to allure its victims and pounces. Sodom was alluring Lot and about to pounce.

LOT – PART 2 – A LOT OF TROUBLE FOR GOD – FOR ABRAHAM – AND FOR HIMSELF – GENESIS 13 – 14 - LOT IN SODOM INTRODUCTION We take up this account from where we left off last time. Because of the strife between the herdsmen of Lot and Abram they had to separate. Abram and Lot had separated with Lot ...read more

Scripture: Genesis 13:11, 2 Corinthians 5:18-20, Genesis 13:12-13, Genesis 13:14-16, Genesis 14:1-2, Genesis 14:11-12, Genesis 14:15-16, Psalm 1:1-2  (view more)  (view less)

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

My Last Week Lesson 7 Series

Contributed by Elmer Towns on Jul 6, 2023

The last words of a person, will reflect his character and purpose in life. “The religious leaders had announced that anyone seeing Me must report it to the authorities so I could be arrested” (John 11:58).

Note: All Scripture references in this lesson are from The Bible by Jesus unless otherwise noted A. MY LAST WEEK “The religious leaders had announced that anyone seeing Me must report it to the authorities so I could be arrested” (John 11:58). The Week That Changed The World: April A.D. ...read more

Scripture: 2 Corinthians 5:17-19, Luke 23:34

Denomination: Baptist

A Day After Salvation

Contributed by Dr. Jerry Hulse on Jul 15, 2023

What happens to those who’ve just given their lives over to the Lord? Will they be able to stand the onslaught of the enemy that is coming? This message will be an encouragement to new converts to open their eyes to the one who chose them before the foundation of the world.

SCRIPTURAL REFERENCES (2 Corinthians 5:17-18) (17) "Therefore if any man be in Christ, he is a new creature: old things are passed away; behold, all things are become new." (18) "And all things are of God, who hath ...read more

Scripture: 2 Corinthians 5:17-21, James 1:21, Romans 8:1-7, Romans 7:14-18, Romans 7:19-21, Galatians 2:20, Romans 8:8-14  (view more)  (view less)

Denomination: Pentecostal

Ministry Of Reconcillation

Contributed by Clement Swarnappa on Jul 22, 2023

“A house divided against itself cannot stand.”¹ On June 16, 1858, Abraham Lincoln spoke those words to his Republican colleagues in the Springfield, Illinois statehouse.

2 Cor 5:11-21 Knowing therefore the terror of the Lord, we persuade men; but we are made manifest unto God; and I trust also are made manifest in your consciences. For we commend not ourselves again unto you, but give you occasion to glory on our behalf, that ye may have somewhat to answer them ...read more

Scripture: 2 Corinthians 5:11-21

Denomination: Assembly Of God

The Perfect Substitute Series

Contributed by Chris Anderson on Mar 11, 2023

Message 6 in an expositional series through Paul's "second" letter to the church in the ancient Greek city of Corinth where he defends his apostleship and corrects serious doctrinal errors within this young church.

Nearly two years after the start of the Civil War, the United States Congress passed the Enrollment Act of 1863 as a way of providing fresh manpower for the Union Army. The law required every male citizen between the ages of 20 and 45 to enroll in the Army. But the law was not received well by ...read more

Scripture: 2 Corinthians 5:11-21

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

When You Look At Your Life (And Need To Get It In Order)

Contributed by Grant Adams on Apr 29, 2023

Many people live life without motivation, evaluation, or purpose. What do you see when you look at your life? Are you willing to face it, be honest, and do something about it? Are you ready to let God's word speak to you and then respond? James 1:22-25

Many people live life without motivation, evaluation, or purpose. What do you see when you look at your life? Are you willing to face it, be honest, and do something about it? Are you ready to let God's word speak to you and then respond? James 1:22-25 To do this is different and it is ...read more

Scripture: 2 Corinthians 5:12-18

Denomination: Baptist

Persecuted: Why? Series

Contributed by Richard Tow on May 1, 2023

The Beatitudes are a beautiful picture of the character of Christ and of consecrated Christians. Why would such a lifestyle depicted in the first seven beatitudes provoke persecution rather than admiration and esteem?

Intro In our study of the Beatitudes, we come to the eighth beatitude. It is recorded in Matthew 5:10: “Blessed are those who are persecuted for righteousness' sake, For theirs is the kingdom of heaven.”i The reward declared in this final beatitude is the same as declared in the first ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 5:1-12, John 10:1-32, Ephesians 6:12, Proverbs 29:27, Luke 4:1-34, Ephesians 5:1-6, Acts 3:12-19, Acts 2:1-20, Acts 4:1-12, Matthew 10:32-36, 2 Corinthians 5:1-20, Mark 16:15-16, Matthew 28:11-20, Matthew 5:13-16, John 15:1-25  (view more)  (view less)

Denomination: Charismatic

Love Reigns. Pt. 2

Contributed by Howard Strickland on May 1, 2023

Jesus Christ demonstrated His love for humanity by sacrificially giving His life on the cross and resurrecting from the dead. Because of this incredible act of love, those who are in Christ have become new creations.

Love Reigns. Pt. 2 2 Corinthians 5:17-21 Jesus Christ demonstrated His love for humanity by sacrificially giving His life on the cross and resurrecting from the dead. Because of this incredible act of love, those who are in Christ have become new creations. All our past mistakes, sins, and ...read more

Scripture: 2 Corinthians 5:17-21, 2 Corinthians 5:14

Denomination: Pentecostal

In The Mean Time...

Contributed by John Newton on Jan 15, 2022

God has promised us a new creation and empowers us to live it in the here and now, as it has already been purchased for us through Jesus’ death on the cross.

Years ago (in fact it was the first summer after we were married), Karen and I decided that we would spend our summer vacation visiting her relatives and my birthplace here in Nova Scotia. We didn’t have a large salary between us, and we were young and adventuresome, so we decided that it would be ...read more

Scripture: 2 Corinthians 5:1-21

Denomination: Episcopal

Ambassador For Christ

Contributed by Gerald Roberts on Mar 30, 2022

Paul tells us we are ambassadors or Christ.

Ambassador For Christ 2 Corinthians 5:16-21 1. Paul has a message we are ambassadors for Christ • Apostle Paul says: “So we are ambassadors for Christ, (2 Cor. 5:20). • It’s not just Paul who is an ambassador, but This applies to all Christians • William Barclay observes that, in the Roman ...read more

Scripture: 2 Corinthians 5:16-21

Denomination: Methodist

Friday - The Innocent One Is Condemned, Crucified, And Buried Series

Contributed by David Owens on Apr 4, 2022

On that Friday, of the last week of Jesus' earthly life, He was condemned, crucified, and buried. God's amazing plan for redemption and God's great love for us was on display through the awful events of that day. To follow Jesus requires that we pick up the cross daily and follow Him.

A. “I stand before the cross and wonder. I stand before the cross and fear. I kneel before the cross and weep. I pray before the cross and rejoice. To know the cross is to know Christ. To feel the cross is to feel Christ. To gaze at the cross is to gaze at Christ. To carry the cross is ...read more

Scripture: 2 Corinthians 5:14-21

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ