Sermons on 2 Corinthians 5:4:

All Fear Is Gone Facing Death With Confidence

Contributed by Steve Malone on Nov 30, 2004

In 2 Corinthians 5:1-10 Paul gives us 4 principles that TELL how we can face death with confidence. We too can stare at the bony fingers of death without fear and with confidence:

"ALL FEAR IS GONE, FACING DEATH WITH CONFIDENCE" TEXT: 2 CORINTHIANS 5:1-10 INTRODUCTION He was a brave man and he loved Jesus. And it did not matter to him who was around, no one would intimidate Him, because he just had to talk about Jesus. And as he was talking about Jesus this day it was ...read more

Scripture: 2 Corinthians 5:1-10, 2 Corinthians 5:1

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Have You Been Homesick Lately?

Contributed by Mark Evans on Jan 7, 2004

Meant to "encourage" the saints in his\her endurance in the race in that whenever we feel "homesick for heaven" that it can and should be a reminder to us of our "purpose" and "perspective" here on earth; and exhorts the Christian to live "enlight of His

Have You Been Homesick Lately? TEXT: 2 Cor. 5:1-8 Intro. Sometimes we get tired, sometimes we feel alone, and sometimes we feel misunderstood, other times we have feelings of frustration and weariness. We get hurt, we make mistakes, we make bad decisions, bad things seem to happen, loved ones - ...read more

Scripture: 2 Corinthians 5:1-8, John 15:18-19

"Life After Death" Series

Contributed by Ken Harris on Nov 26, 2003

The purpose of this sermon is to motivate the hearers to affirm to others that upon death, believers Step-Out of Time immediately into eternity.

U.S. Army Chaplain (MAJ) Ken Harris Fort Stewart, Georgia BIG IDEA: UPON DEATH, CHRISTIANS IMMEDIATELY STEP OUT OF TIME INTO ETERNITY … REFERENCES: 1 Cor. 15:52-54; 2 Cor. 5:1-10; John 11:25-26 (I am the resurrection and the life. He who believes in Me, though he may die, he shall live…).; ...read more

Scripture: 2 Corinthians 5:1-10

Denomination: Pentecostal

It's Not My Fault... Or Is It?

Contributed by Thomas Baird on Dec 21, 2003

The wolrd today is in a mess, our nation has made some terrible choices. But it’s not my fault.. or is it?

It’s Not My Fault…. Or is it? 12/13/03 Introduction… It’s not my fault!…. That is such a liberating and freeing statement don’t you think? I was so excited recently to see a new commercial on T.V. Dr. Greg cynaumon appeared before me on my 25” Sanyo and he ...read more

Scripture: 2 Corinthians 5:1-21

Denomination: Baptist

What Happens When A Christian Dies?

Contributed by Kenneth Trent on May 23, 2004

Death should hold no fear for the child of God. We praise Him for the many blessings He gives us in this life, but for the born-again believer “the best is yet to come!”

WHAT HAPPENS WHEN A CHRISTIAN DIES? “For we know that if our earthly house, this tent, is destroyed, we have a building from God, a house not made with hands, eternal in the heavens. For in this we groan, earnestly desiring to be clothed with our habitation which is from heaven, if indeed, having ...read more

Scripture: 2 Corinthians 5:1-8

Denomination: Baptist

Taking Down Your Tent

Contributed by Brian Bill on Mar 21, 2007

Funeral message for a believer.

David Schultz Funeral 3/21/07 That last song we just heard is called, “Wish You Were Here.” I believe that is Dave’s desire for each of us today. He wishes we were where he is right now. This past Thursday when I stopped by to see Dave, he had just taken a turn toward his home in heaven. The ...read more

Scripture: 2 Corinthians 5:1-4

Denomination: Baptist

The Assurance Of Heaven

Contributed by Michael De Rosa on Oct 23, 2006

to help the Christian have God’s peace when facing death

Introduction Illustration: Heaven There was a group of boys in Mr. Smith’s Sunday School Class who were learning about Eternal Life. At the close of the lesson, Mr. Smith wanted to see how well he taught his lesson and so he asked his class who wanted to go to Heaven? The entire class raised ...read more

Scripture: 2 Corinthians 5:1-5

Denomination: Free Methodist

What Is Heaven Like?

Contributed by W F on Aug 5, 2005

A look at some of the benefits Believers will enjoy in the next life and how these effect the way we live today.

What is Heaven Like? “When I get to heaven, I shall see three wonders there: The first wonder will be to see many people there whom I did not expect to see; The second wonder will be to miss many people whom I did expect to see; the third and greatest of all will be to find myself there” (John ...read more

Scripture: 2 Corinthians 5:1-8

Denomination: *other

Welcome To Heaven!

Contributed by Dave Mcfadden on Nov 30, 2006

A funeral sermon for a faithful Christian.

The promise of Scripture is that when a child of God passes from this world below, they are welcomed into the world above. Once they leave our presence, they enter into the presence of God. This is the hope that sustains every Child of God. As we gather here today, I am happy to report that this ...read more

Scripture: 2 Corinthians 5:1, 2 Corinthians 5:1-8, 2 Corinthians 5:8

Denomination: Baptist

Presente Con El Señor

Contributed by Richard Perez on Dec 1, 2006

¡La muerte no es el fin, la muerte de un cristiano es el comienzo de algo maravilloso!

1 Sabemos que si nuestra morada terrestre, este tabernáculo, se deshace, tenemos de Dios un edificio, una casa no hecha por manos, eterna, en los cielos. 2 Y por esto también gemimos, deseando ser revestidos de aquella nuestra habitación celestial, 3 pues así seremos hallados vestidos y no ...read more

Scripture: 2 Corinthians 5:1-9

Denomination: Baptist

Three Homes

Contributed by Jerry Shirley on Feb 16, 2007

Everyone needs a Heavenly Home, a Christian Home, and a Church Home. How to have a Happy Heart, a Harmonious Household, and a Healthy Church. Link included to formatted text, audio, and PowerPoint Presentation.

Three Homes http://gbcdecatur.org/sermons/3Homes.html 2 Corinthians 5:1 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. Every person ought to have: • A Heavenly Home • A Christian Home • A ...read more

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

Denomination: Baptist

Are You Walking By Faith Or Are You Walking By Sight

Contributed by David Rogers on Nov 6, 2006

A sermon on the essential of walkng by Faith in our life.

Are You Walking By Faith Or Are You Walking By Sight 2 Cor. 5:1-21 I hope that everyone had a great afternoon. Some of us got a nap, some got to visit with family and friends. And some simply got to sit and watch T.V. and relax. How many of us made plans about what we are going to do ...read more

Scripture: 2 Corinthians 5:1-21

Denomination: Baptist

Faith Delivers!

Contributed by Robbie Parsons on Nov 6, 2006

If we want to see faith deliver for us, we must break faith down to see what is involved and how to act on it. In this message, we will examine the substance, hope and security of faith.

Now faith is the substance of things hoped for, the evidence of things not seen. Hebrews 11.1 The word “substance” has also been translated as confidence, confident and assurance. It implies the use of a sub-structure or foundation. ILL: The Gate of the Fortress of Purandhar, India was built in ...read more

Scripture: 2 Corinthians 5:7, 2 Corinthians 5:1-8

Denomination: United Methodist

Your Spirit-Risk Free Investing Series

Contributed by Kevin Ruffcorn on Feb 10, 2005

God constantly invites us to take time and make the investment in the spiritual side of life and a nurture our relationship with God

SOUND INVESTMENTS FOR THE NEW YEAR JANUARY 16, 2005 II Corinthians 5:1-10 “Your Spirit—Risk Free Investing” INTRODUCTION If we are not careful, it is easy to get the priorities of our lives out of order. Fathers or mothers who are pressured by the demands of careers may place those demands ...read more

Scripture: 2 Corinthians 5:1-10

Denomination: Lutheran

What Happens When We Die? Series

Contributed by Kerry Bauman on Apr 27, 2006

To the first step in getting to heaven is to physical death. This message seeks to answer three questions: Why must we die? When will we die? What happens when we die?

Introduction: Ernie just wanted to go home. Nobody knows why he abandoned his family in the first place. Chris and Jennifer Trevino were cruising down a Texas highway at 60 miles-per-hour, out in some of the most barren territory on earth, when Ernie bailed out of the family truck without anybody ...read more

Scripture: 2 Corinthians 5:1-5

Denomination: Independent/Bible