Sermons on 2 Corinthians 5:16-17:

Identity Series

Contributed by Charles Whitmire on Feb 10, 2008

This is the first message in the Lousy T-Shirt series. It’s all about our identity: how it’s formed, how it shapes us, and how it changes because of Christ.

This message is an adption of one from Vince Antonucci - he wrote the book and has loaned this series out - I preach shorter than he does, so I had to adapt his quite a bit... Today we start this new series at Phoenix based on a book by a guy named Vince. In fact, we are doing the same series that ...read more

Scripture: 2 Corinthians 5:17

Denomination: Baptist

Transformed In His Presence Series

Contributed by Ajai Prakash on Feb 20, 2008

Those who become Christians become new, they are not the same anymore for the ‘Old Life’ is gone, a ‘New Life’ has begun. One of the greatest truths in the Bible is that people can experience a transformation. In Christ alone one is given a new nature and

Illustration: My maternal grandfather who was a devout Hindu by birth did his schooling at a Missionary school in the state of Haryana in the North of New Delhi, India. He had learned about Christ and been invited to accept Him as His personal Savior but shrugged the opportunity. After qualifying ...read more

Scripture: 2 Corinthians 5:17-21

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Creativity V. Repetition Series

Contributed by Shannon Lewis on Oct 4, 2006

Todays church must work creatively not repetitiously. This sermon will deal with the delicate balance of the two.

Creativity V. Repetition by Pastor Shannon Lewis 10/04/06 2Corinthians 5:17 “Therefore, if anyone is in Christ, he is a new creation; the old has gone, the new has come”. Just as good can be the enemy of great, repetition can be the enemy of creativity. Creativity is a producer of life and ...read more

Scripture: 2 Corinthians 5:17

Do You Need An Extreme Makeover?

Contributed by James Lowe on Oct 17, 2006

God can change your life.

you need an extreme makeover? 2 Cor. 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.” Most of you have seen the television program called “Extreme Makeover.” It’s where they take these people who aren’t happy with the ...read more

Scripture: 2 Corinthians 5:17

Denomination: Assembly Of God

My Condition

Contributed by Jay Mcphearson on May 21, 2007

“My condition in Christ is base on my relationship with Him.”

“My Condition” “My condition in Christ is base on my relationship with Him.” 2 Cor. 5:16-21 Sunday Morning Sermon 05.20.07 Intro: (Start with text and title) Did you hear about the man who was told he had three months to live? He goes to the doctor and they run tests, the cancer is not treatable ...read more

Scripture: 2 Corinthians 5:16-21

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Blessed Assurance - Evidence #5 Series

Contributed by Ray Scott on Jul 1, 2003

Continuing in our series on EVIDENCES that give you the ASSURANCE of salvation ... the old love for the world will pass away and yield to a new love for God.

BLESSED ASSURANCE – Evidence #5 “Old Things Are Passed Away” INTRODUCTION: We have been studying the EVIDENCES that give us the ASSURANCE of our salvation. In our study we have seen: o Without the ASSURANCE of salvation, you can’t live a productive Christian life. o EVIDENCE #1 – Your ...read more

Scripture: 1 John 2:12-17, 2 Corinthians 5:17

Denomination: Baptist

"Make The Commitment” Series

Contributed by Dave Mcfadden on Mar 10, 2008

What should motivate us to have a burden to see people come to faith in Christ?

When you search the Scriptures for a model of individual commitment to reaching others for Christ, you need look no further than the Apostle Paul. Paul’s passion is heard loud and clear when he says: “Dear brothers and sisters, the longing of my heart and my prayer to God is for the people of ...read more

Scripture: 2 Corinthians 5:9-21

Denomination: Baptist

Ambassadors For Christ

Contributed by Scott Epperson on Mar 14, 2008

People are giving in to sin every day, becuase they do not know they have any other choice.It is our job as ambassadors for Christ to let them know

Ambassadors for Christ 2Co 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. 2Co 5:18 And all things are of God, who hath reconciled us to himself by Jesus Christ, and hath given to us the ministry of reconciliation; 2Co ...read more

Scripture: 2 Corinthians 5:17-21

Denomination: Pentecostal

All Things New Again

Contributed by Ron Murphy on Mar 25, 2008

Faith in Christ makes all things new again. This sermon was inspired by the song title "All Things New Again" by Brad Paisley and Sara Evans

17 Therefore if any man is in Christ, he is a new creature; the old things passed away; behold new things have come. 18 Now all these things are from God, who reconciled us to Himself through Christ, and gave us the ministry of reconciliation, 19 namely, that God was in Christ reconciling the ...read more

Scripture: 2 Corinthians 5:17-19

Denomination: Methodist

Becoming A New Creation Series

Contributed by Richard Goble on Nov 23, 2007

The salvation provided in Jesus Christ makes us a new creation and provides for us a life transformed by the power of God. #1 in a 4-part series.

Title: Becoming A New Creation Series: New Beginnings for the New Year Text: 2 Corinthians 5:12-21 Introduction: The Power Of The Gospel “For I am not ashamed of the gospel of Christ, for it is the power of God to salvation” Romans 1:16). People want to change. All advertising is based on the ...read more

Scripture: 2 Corinthians 5:12-21

Denomination: Baptist

The Ministry Of Reconciliation

Contributed by Adam Kalemba on Jan 4, 2008

Reconciliation

Reconciliation 2 Cor. 5:17 – 20 Reconciliation: • To reconcile your checking account is to make right the difference between your check book and the banks statement. o If there is a charge on your statement you do not have recorded in your check book check your receipts o Maybe the ...read more

Scripture: 2 Corinthians 5:17-20

Denomination: Baptist

It's All About Change

Contributed by Kenneth Trent on Jan 6, 2008

Those of us who have been following the news lately have been hearing an awful lot about the need for “change”.

IT’S ALL ABOUT CHANGE “If anyone is in Christ, he is a new creation. What was old has disappeared, and now everything has become new!” 2 Corinthians 5:17 (International Standard Version) Those of us who have been following the news lately have been hearing an awful lot about the need for ...read more

Scripture: 2 Corinthians 5:17

Denomination: Baptist

Making The Most Of The New Year

Contributed by Billy Ricks on Jan 6, 2008

As you transition into the new year are there questions on your mind. There are on mine. What I believe to be a very important question for my life and the life of the church. Did I make the most of 2007. 2 terific truths from God’s word show us how w

Intro: As we transition into this new year a question has been on my mind. Did I make the most of the last year. It is not a question for the faint at heart. It is an examining question, it is a difficult question. Will I be honest enough with myself about this hard question? As I look over ...read more

Scripture: 2 Corinthians 5:17

Denomination: Baptist

Hardly New

Contributed by Mark Eberly on Jan 7, 2008

In Christ, we are supposed to be a new creation but we don’t always feel like new creations. We will hear some suggestions make "the old is gone and the new has come" into a reality.

Hardly New 2 Corinthians 5:16-21 January 6, 2008 Happy New Year! A new year. New opportunities. New hope. This is a reminder that we don’t have to get stuck in the same old patterns of last year. So we make a (or several) New Year’s resolutions. I resolve that in 2008 I will or will stop…? Did ...read more

Scripture: 2 Corinthians 5:16-21

Denomination: Church Of God

The Quality Of Our Character

Contributed by Mark Roper on Jan 13, 2008

Reputation is what men think you are; character is what God knows you are. The grace of God will do very little for us if we resolve to do nothing for ourselves. God calls us to co-operate with him in the perfecting of character

The Quality of our Character Topic: Reputation is what men think you are; character is what God knows you are. 2 Cor 5:17 NIV 17 Therefore, if anyone is in Christ, he is a new creation; the old has gone, the new has come! Below are examples of the old passing, and the new has come. Peter ...read more

Scripture: 2 Corinthians 5:17

Denomination: Church Of God