Sermons on 2 Corinthians 5:2-21:

The View From Heaven Series

Contributed by Tim White on Mar 15, 2013

In the battle of spiritual warfare, we are called to be ambassadors of reconciliation.

I was reading blogs this week trying to put together what happened. From what I read, it was in the regional playoff in High School soccer in NC, and was considered by the bloggers one of the most embarrassing events in HS sports. (Bloggers tend to exaggerate, by the way). Apparently one team was ...read more

Scripture: 2 Corinthians 5:16-21

Denomination: Baptist

Neither Forget Who You've Been, No Who You Are Becoming

Contributed by Monty Newton on Mar 19, 2013

When you take time to remember where you've been you can celebrate how far you've come... and see that God is at work in the lives of others as well.

Title: Neither forget where you’ve been, nor how far you’ve come, i.e. Neither forget who you’ve been, Nor who you’re becoming Text: II Corinthians 5:16-21 Thesis: When you take time to remember where you’ve been, i.e., who you’ve been, you can ...read more

Scripture: 2 Corinthians 5:16-21

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Stop It!

Contributed by Larry Turner on Apr 11, 2013

Are you struggling with worry, fear, anger, temptation? Then Stop It. This sermon tells us how.

We just watched a video from U Tube called “Stop It!” Bob Newhart played a psychiatrist with an unusual approach. Today I am going to take that same approach as we ponder some of the greatest challenges that Christians face. Imagine if you will that you are approaching God. He looks at you and ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 6:31-34, James 4:1, 2 Corinthians 5:17, 1 Corinthians 10:13, 2 Timothy 1:7  (view more)  (view less)

Denomination: Foursquare

Extreme Makeover

Contributed by Michael Deutsch on Apr 15, 2013

How has Christ changed who you are? Has there been an extreme makeover, let alone a makeover, making you into a new creation.

Extreme Makeover 2 Corinthians 5:17 January 27, 2013 Quite awhile ago I talked about the program Extreme Home Makeover. It’s so cool to see how a home is torn down and Ty Pennington and his crew take over and create something that wows everyone. Those are obviously extreme situations. But ...read more

Scripture: 2 Corinthians 5:17

Denomination: Baptist

Reflections On Reconciliation Series

Contributed by Lalachan Abraham on Apr 22, 2013

Therefore, if anyone is in Christ, the new creation has come: The old has gone, the new is here! All this is from God, who reconciled us to himself through Christ and gave us the ministry of reconciliation: that God was reconciling the world to himself

What is reconciliation? What does the Bible say about reconciliation? Why do we need to be reconciled with God? We considered previously the concept of Redemption, drawing attention to the sin-bearing death of Jesus Christ on our behalf. Reconciliation is the result of that substitutionary ...read more

Scripture: 2 Corinthians 5:17-21

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Identidad Series

Contributed by Wilbur Madera Rivas on Apr 30, 2013

Somos una nueva creación y por eso podemos enfrentar la lucha contra el pecado

Intro: Esta semana estaba en el banco haciendo un depósito y tuve la oportunidad de ver que llegara la compañía transportadora de valores en su camión blindado a recargar el cajero automático. Es interesante ver todas las maniobras que hacen. Tienen un protocolo estricto que siguen, se les ve con ...read more

Scripture: 2 Corinthians 5:17

Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

Bigger Than What I Did

Contributed by David Kinnan on May 2, 2013

God is bigger than my past.

Our past is an interesting part of our lives. You have to admit, you’ve got some great memories in your past. For many of us (pre-Facebook), we used things like photoalbums to help us return to the special moments of the past. VISUAL: PICS OF THE PAST o Show College Yearbook (Senior ...read more

Scripture: 2 Corinthians 5:17-21

Denomination: Wesleyan

Why Did Jesus Have To Die? Series

Contributed by Tim Smith on May 12, 2013

Reconciliation. It’s what Easter is all about. In our Scripture passage today, Paul explains the true meaning of Christ’s life and death in no uncertain terms: “All this is from God, who through Christ reconciled us to himself; that is, in Christ, God was

Why did Jesus Have to Die? 2 Corinthians 5:18-21 For the past five weeks, we’ve been looking at the story of the Passion or Jesus’ road to the cross. We’ve looked at different people Jesus encountered on the way to the cross, how they contributed to his death and the lessons we ...read more

Scripture: 2 Corinthians 5:18-21

Denomination: Methodist

Excuses, Excuses At The Judgement Seat

Contributed by Tony Abram on May 26, 2013

On that last day we will all be there, the books will be opened and all secrets will be revealed. Many will try to make excuses. This is a day when people make excuses for everything. On that last day excuses will all fall short. In this outline we list a

EXCUSES, EXCUSES AT THE JUDGEMENT SEAT 2 COR 5:1-10 On that last day we will all be there, the books will be opened and all secrets will be revealed. Many will try to make excuses. This is a day when people make excuses for everything. On that last day excuses will all fall short. In this outline ...read more

Scripture: 2 Corinthians 5:1-10

Ambassadors For Christ

Contributed by John Gaston on Jun 20, 2013

We are “ambassadors for Christ.” We see 3 things in this text: Ambassadors have a Mandate from Christ, A Message to carry, and a Motive – the love of Christ.

AMBASSADORS FOR CHRIST 2 Cor. 5:18-21; Lk. 14:31-33 INTRODUCTION A. HUMOR 1. Have you ever known people who exaggerated? What are some examples? 2. SMALL TOWN a. One comedienne said, “You know, I was visiting a small town last week.” And the audience said with one voice, ...read more

Scripture: 2 Corinthians 5:18-21

Denomination: Assembly Of God

Who We Arenin Him

Contributed by Tom Feola on Oct 24, 2012

Being In Christ is the greatest privilege for any believer. As we see in the epistles what Paul wrote of our standing with God, it will set your life free.

In Him When I first got saved at the age of 17, I went back to the church that I was raised at and said there is got to be more to be saved then this. It was so boring. Then I was introduced to some solid Christian who introduced me to the spirit filled living and man what a change. But I knew ...read more

Scripture: 2 Corinthians 5:17-21

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Hunger Games - Jesus Was Our Tribute Series

Contributed by James Blewett on Oct 24, 2012

Awesome message on the Hunger Games.

Audience Junior High/ Middle School, High School, Young Adult Topics Sacrifice, Redemption Key Scripture 2 Corinthians 5:21 The Point Jesus was our Katniss Materials Youtube video, Dodgeballs Components Message Preparation Download Hunger Games trailer from youtube ...read more

Scripture: 2 Corinthians 5:21

Denomination: Baptist

To See Or Not To See

Contributed by James Lee on Nov 3, 2012

Every person, whether believer or not, struggles with the idea of faith. For me, it takes more faith to believe there is NO God than to believe there is. I heard someone say that “people don’t want to be told about God…they want to experience Him.” It

2Cr 4:18 while we do not look at the things which are seen, but at the things which are not seen. For the things which are seen [are] temporary, but the things which are not seen [are] eternal. 2Cr 5:7 For we walk by faith, not by sight. Every person, whether believer or not, struggles with the ...read more

Scripture: 2 Corinthians 5:7

Denomination: Baptist

You Are More With Jesus Series

Contributed by Angela De Souza on Nov 6, 2012

A powerful look at what a life with Jesus can be like.

PAST Therefore, if anyone is in Christ, he is a new creation; old things have passed away; behold, all things have become new. -2 Corinthians 5:17 LIES And you shall know the truth, and the truth shall make you free. - John 8:32 MISTAKES And we know that all things work together for good to ...read more

Scripture: 2 Corinthians 5:17

Denomination: Independent/Bible

Characteristics Of A Pew Sitter On A Sunday Morning

Contributed by Jonathan Powell on Dec 7, 2012

Challenge to "pew sitters" to get to work

A few years ago, a group of youth worship leaders got together and formed a group Casting Crowns. They were based out of Eagle’s Landing FBC in McDonough, GA. Their Youth Pastor, Mark Hall, penned these words: But if we are the Body Why aren't His arms reaching Why aren't His hands ...read more

Scripture: 2 Corinthians 5:17-18

Denomination: Baptist