Sermons on 2 Corinthians 5:14-17:

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

The Power Of The Gospel Pt. 1

Contributed by Stephen E. Trail on Jul 16, 2014

A sermon to remind Christians of the power of the Gospel to change men's lives.

"The Power of the Gospel!" 2 Corinthians 5:17 Therefore if any man be in Christ, he is a new creature: old things are passed away; behold, all things are become new. Introduction: I'd like to start by making a couple of observations. First, what is this fascination with being made-over? Some ...read more

Scripture: 2 Corinthians 5:17

Denomination: Baptist

Spiritual Adoption - What Does That Mean?

Contributed by J Jeffrey Smead on Jul 20, 2014

Adoption during the writings of Paul meant something totally different then it does today. Adoption signifies that you are legally a child of God. You are a full fledged member of the family. A joint heir with Christ. Updated July 2023.

For Those Not Familiar with an Anglican Service there are four Scripture Readings that proceed the Message. Today's Readings were Isaiah 55, Psalm 65, Romans 8:7-17 and Matthew 13:1-9 & Matthew 13:18-23. A young man entered the movie theater ... loaded down ......with popcorn, ... drinks, ...read more

Scripture: 1 John 3:1, Romans 8:12-25, John 15:15, Galatians 4:1-7, 2 Corinthians 5:17, Galatians 3:29, John 3:7, 2 Corinthians 6:18  (view more)  (view less)

Denomination: Anglican

The Power Of The Gospel Pt. 2

Contributed by Stephen E. Trail on Jul 21, 2014

A sermon to high light the power of the gospel to transform our lives.

The Power of the Gospel! Pt. 2 2 Corinthians 5:17 Therefore if any man be in Christ, he is a new creature: old things are passed away; behold, all things are become new. Introduction: First, there is: I. THE WORK OF TRANSFORMATION -- "...old things are passed away ..." a. Our view ...read more

Scripture: 2 Corinthians 5:17

Denomination: Baptist

Living Victorious

Contributed by Mark Williams on Aug 1, 2014

Living victorious over the enemy.

Living Victorious.... With everything that goes on in our everyday life we might ask ourselves how will we ever fulfill Gods purpose. Temptation and trouble is all around us. Before we can fulfill Gods purpose and be victorious over the temptation and troubles, you have to know who you ...read more

Scripture: 2 Corinthians 5:17

Denomination: Pentecostal

In Christ We Are A New Creation

Contributed by Rev. Matthew Parker on Jan 1, 2012

In Jesus we are made new, and we are made on purpose for a purpose - to be ones through whom God's message of love and reconciliation is delivered. People look through our lives to see if they can see Him.

How do you feel about the coming year? Maybe you’re looking ahead at 2012 with some stress as another year full of things that you have to do whether you want to or not. The cartoon character Calvin from Calvin and Hobbes once said, “God put me on this earth to accomplish a certain ...read more

Scripture: 2 Corinthians 5:14-20

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

The Need For Renewal

Contributed by Patrick Nix on Jan 5, 2012

New houses lose their magic after a mortgage payment or two. The new car smell generally wears off after about two weeks. Honeymoons don't last forever. Even in the spiritual realm, the newness of conversion and church wears off all-too-soon! The onl

The problem of sin has brought the consequences of the curse - one of which is that the 'new' never lasts (or costs too much to keep new). New houses lose their magic after a mortgage payment or two. The new car smell generally wears off after about two weeks. Honeymoons don't last forever. ...read more

Scripture: 2 Corinthians 5:1-21

Denomination: Baptist

Experiencing The New

Contributed by Martin Holland on Jan 5, 2012

Every year there are new aspirations believing that things will be different and better. We set new goals, establish new vows and seek new directions for our lives. In all this we find ourselves caught in this vicious cycle of doing this year by year wit

All Things Become New 2 Cor. 5:11-21 Every year there are new aspirations believing that things will be different and better. We set new goals, establish new vows and seek even a new direction for our lives. In all this we find ourselves oftentimes caught in the vicious cycle of doing this year by ...read more

Scripture: 2 Corinthians 5:11-21

Denomination: Baptist

The Difference Conversion Should Make

Contributed by Guy Glass on Jan 6, 2012

“OUR ABILITY AND DESIRE TO VIEW OUR GOD, OURSELVES AND OTHERS DIFFERENTLY RESTS ON OUR ABILITY TO EMBRACE OUR PERSONAL ENCOUNTER WITH CHRIST.”

THE DIFFERENCE CONVERSION SHOULD MAKE 2 CORINTHIANS 5:16-20 SO FROM NOW ON WE REGARD NO ONE FROM A WORLDLY POINT OF VIEW. THOUGH WE ONCE REGARDED CHRIST IN THIS WAY, WE DO SO NO LONGER. 17 THEREFORE, IF ANYONE IS IN CHRIST, HE IS A NEW CREATION; THE OLD HAS GONE, THE NEW HAS COME! 18 ALL THIS IS ...read more

Scripture: 2 Corinthians 5:16-20

Denomination: Baptist

Now Represent Jesus! Series

Contributed by Andrew Moffatt on Jan 7, 2012

We are new creations, we are called to live that way, we are to be representatives of God himself, how?

I tend to be a closet grumbler, I grumbled this morning when I saw someone had smashed the sign out the front of the hall. I went on the internet and saw something that put my grumbling in perspective, 17 Christian people in Nigeria killed by radicals of a different religion, The Coptic Christian ...read more

Scripture: 2 Corinthians 5:11-21

Denomination: Salvation Army

New Year; New Hope

Contributed by Anthony Zibolski on Jan 17, 2012

Your New Year will be based on your attitude and if you are going to allow to do what is needed in your life. 2012 can be an amazing year, even if you are going through alot.

New Year; New Hope 2 Corinthians 5:11-5:17 Introduction- Happy New Year! When we say Happy New Year what are we saying to someone? We are saying that we hope this New Year is better than the year before. We verbally give them a blessing that their problems are behind them and blessings are in ...read more

Scripture: 2 Corinthians 5:11-17

Denomination: Nazarene

The Ingredient Of The New Life Series

Contributed by Jeffery Anselmi on Feb 3, 2012

Let us see the importance of the new life we are to have in Christ!

INTRODUCTION • SLIDE #1 • I hope that our journey looking at God’s recipe for Salvation has been enlightening for everyone. • My prayer is that when some asks you what they need to do in order to become a part of God’s family, you will be able to give them a full, complete, biblical answer! • This ...read more

Scripture: 2 Corinthians 5:17

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

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

"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