Sermons on 2 Corinthians 5:1-17:

"What On Earth Made You Do That?"

Contributed by Ken Sauer on Sep 16, 2010

If we follow the way of Christ’s generosity, and forgiveness with utter loyalty, there will always be folks who will bluntly call us “crazy.”But, “Christ’s love compels us.”

2 Corinthians 5:11-21 “What on Earth made You do That?” “What on earth made you do that?” The newspaper reporter was incredulous. A young woman had just won a three-week trip around the world. It was the chance of a lifetime! And she had given it up in order to ...read more

Scripture: 2 Corinthians 5:11-21

Denomination: United Methodist

"The Transformation"

Contributed by Andy Grossman on Oct 16, 2010

How God transforms us into His image and 4 things we need to do to change.

“The Transformation” October 17, 2010 “Now the Lord is the Spirit, and where the Spirit of the Lord is, there is freedom. And we, who with unveiled faces all reflect the Lord's glory, are being transformed into his likeness with ever-increasing glory, which comes from the Lord, ...read more

Scripture: 2 Corinthians 5:17-19

Denomination: Holiness

What Doest Thou Here Christian? Series

Contributed by Toby Powers on Dec 6, 2008

Sermon 5 In Series. Why do you do what you do as a child of God? This is a sermon that examines the motives of the methods.

From The Desk Of Pastor Toby Powers Truth Baptist Church Bremen, GA What Does Thou Here? Sermon 5 II Corinthians 5:8-15 Intro: We began five weeks ago looking at Elijah as the Lord asked of him while he was shaking and afraid in a cave, “What Doest Thou Here, Elijah?” We have in the subsequent ...read more

Scripture: 2 Corinthians 5:8-15

Denomination: Baptist

At Home With God

Contributed by Timothy Dolan on Jan 17, 2010

When we walk by faith; we can courageously face the hard realities of this world. It helps us to understand Paul's saying: absent from the body and present with the Lord.

AT HOME WITH GOD Scripture Text: 2 Corinthians 5:6-8 Therefore, being always of good courage, and knowing that while we are at home in the body we are absent from the Lord— for we walk by faith, not by sight— we are of good courage, I say, and prefer rather to be absent from the ...read more

Scripture: 2 Corinthians 5:6-8

Denomination: Baptist

The Judgment Seat Of Christ Series

Contributed by Gregory Mc Donald on Feb 10, 2010

Last week we concluded the 2 part message on the rapture of the church, looking at what would take place when Jesus comes to take His people to be with Him. This is the event that will officially begin the last of the last days of this world as we know i

THE JUDGMENT SEAT OF CHRIST 2 CORINTHIANS 5:10 READ 1 CORINTHIANS 4:1 5..........2 CORINTHIANS 5:10 Last week we concluded the 2 part message on the rapture of the church, looking at what would take place when Jesus comes to take His people to be with Him. This is the event that will officially ...read more

Scripture: 2 Corinthians 5:10

Where Do You Stand?

Contributed by Kirk Devine on Nov 3, 2009

This sermon deals with the fact that if we are truly in Christ, our lives should be different from they way they were before we found Christ

WHERE DO YOU STAND? 2 CORINTHIANS 5:17 (Amplified Bible) Therefore if any person is [engrafted] in Christ (the Messiah) he is a new creation (a new creature altogether); the old [previous moral and spiritual condition] has passed away. Behold, the fresh and new has come! Intro: (Rom 1:20-25) v20: ...read more

Scripture: 2 Corinthians 5:17

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Living And Walking By Faith

Contributed by Nate Herbst on Nov 21, 2009

This "Crush Fear Summer Project" lesson is an encouragement in living the life of faith God called each of us to.

Living and Walking by Faith
 Is.7:9 - When Ahaz, King of Judah was attacked by multiple countries God told him, “If you do not stand firm in your faith, you will not stand at all.” True then, true today! Why is Faith so important to God? Eph.2:8-9 - For it is by grace you have been saved, ...read more

Scripture: 2 Corinthians 5:7

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Will The Real Christ Please Stand Up? Part 2 Series

Contributed by Eyriche Cortez on Nov 23, 2009

If we really value Jesus Christ, we will value what He values.

The last time I spoke we saw that what we believe about Jesus Christ is the most important thing about us. How we VIEW Jesus Christ determine how we VALUE Him. Our response to our Lord depends upon our relationship with Him. Now, how do we show our value for Him? Let us read 2 Corinthians 5:14-15. ...read more

Scripture: 2 Corinthians 5:14-15

Denomination: Baptist

The Ministry Of The Church

Contributed by Ron Theis on Dec 3, 2009

This sermon is to remind church goers of the main mission of the church.

2 CORINTHIANS 5:17-20 THE MINISTRY OF THE CHURCH The Ministry: Its Message Introduction: this is one of the great passages of Scripture. So much is covered, a life-time could be spent in its depths. It is here that we see the message of the ministry. The message of the ministry is powerful, and ...read more

Scripture: 2 Corinthians 5:17-20

Denomination: Baptist

Bah! Humbug!

Contributed by James May on Dec 13, 2009

A sermon on repentance and change based on Charles Dickens’ "A Christmas Carol".

Bah! Humbug! By Pastor James May There is an old story that has been retold many times over the years since it was written by Charles Dickens and first published in 1843. The title of that story is “A Christmas Carol”, and it is one of my favorite programs to watch during the Christmas season. ...read more

Scripture: 2 Corinthians 5:17

Denomination: Independent/Bible

Filling The Holes--A Christmas Story

Contributed by W Pat Cunningham on Dec 30, 2009

Jesus Christ can fill up the God-sized, God-shaped hole in any heart.

Homily for Wake Service One of the most popular films [of this season] is a little fifties vignette, A Christmas Story. In the plot, young Ralphie sets his heart on an air rifle for Christmas, and endures ridicule and scorn in his quest for this gift he believes will make him happy. In the end, ...read more

Scripture: 2 Corinthians 5:1-10

Denomination: Catholic

Transition And Shift

Contributed by Brian Barrett on Apr 24, 2009

Need to encourage your people times of change or do you sense that change is coming for you and your people? I trust that this outline will be a blessing to you.

TRANSITION 2 Cor 5:17 17 Therefore if any man be in Christ, he is a new creature: old things are passed away; behold, all things are become new. (KJV) I chose this verse as a text not to discuss its theological stance. I have chosen it be cause it speaks very plainly about a TRANSITION in the ...read more

Scripture: 2 Corinthians 5:17

Denomination: Pentecostal

What About The Butterfly? Series

Contributed by Chris Mccall on Apr 28, 2009

We are going to look at the life cycle of this beautiful creation & see how we can learn from it about our lives & it’s “New Creation”.

New Creation Realities Series #1 “Check Out the Butterfly” 2 Corinthians 5:17 NLT When you think about the awesomeness of God it can just be breath taking! We are still paying people today just to continue discovering all the incredible things God has created for us to recognize His existence. ...read more

Scripture: 2 Corinthians 5:17

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

New Life In Christ Series

Contributed by Kevin Ruffcorn on Apr 29, 2009

Jesus didn’t die to make us good. Jesus died and rose again from the dead so that we may have new lives.

2 Corinthians 5:16-21 “New Life in Christ” INTRODUCTION What makes something new? Does “new” mean the same as “never-been-used-before”? We talk about getting a new car, and many of us purchase a car with four or five miles on the odometer and that wonderful new car smell. Others of us ...read more

Scripture: 2 Corinthians 5:16-21

Denomination: Lutheran

How New Is New?

Contributed by Joseph Smith on May 4, 2009

We live in a revolutionary time. Can we seize it for Christ. God is doing something new and is calling us to join Him in it, as walls and barriers come down.

If this winter is like most winters, you will wake up one morning, peer out your window, and find the whole scene blanketed in pure white snow. It will seem like a fairyland to you, and for a little while, at least, the whole world will appear to be new. Brand new, clean and fresh, sparkling and ...read more

Scripture: 2 Corinthians 5:14-21

Denomination: Baptist