Sermons on 2 Corinthians 5:4-8:

Ambitious To Please God Series

Contributed by Rod Macarthur on Mar 22, 2002

This lesson draws our attention to the focus and passion with which we strive to please God. 2nd in "Pleasing God" series.

Ambitiously Pleasing Him Text: 2 Cor. 5:9 “…have as our ambition…” Theme: To emulate Jesus and Paul in pleasing God. Introduction: What do you think of an “ambitious man”? 1) one with an agenda to promote himself? 2) one who is eager to get on with it? 3) one who undertakes monumental ...read more

Scripture: 2 Corinthians 5:1-10

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Guess Who's Coming To Dinner?

Contributed by Tammy Garrison on Apr 1, 2002

Its not just about what we believe. Its about how we treat one another. And its not just about how we treat one another. Its also about how we engage with people outside the faith.

Bibliography: Finding Christ, Finding Life: Reconciliation In 1967 Columbia Pictures released a movie called “Guess Who’s Coming To Dinner?” Set in the 1960’s, this comedy tells of a dinner party given by a bride’s parents to meet her fiance‚ and his parents. The comfortable middle class ...read more

Scripture: 2 Corinthians 5:16-21, 2 Corinthians 5:6-17

Denomination: Methodist

"Confidence Through Christ"

Contributed by Ken Sauer on Apr 9, 2002

There is an answer to overcoming a lack of confidence.

2 Corinthians 5:1-10 “Confidence Through Christ” By: Rev. Kenneth Sauer, Pastor of Parkview United Methodist Church, Newport News, VA One of the most painful things that humans often have to live with is a lack of confidence. This lack of confidence causes us all kinds of troubles. Early on, it ...read more

Scripture: 2 Corinthians 5:1-10

Denomination: United Methodist

Precious Faith Series

Contributed by Kim Huffman on Mar 31, 2004

This sermon explores what is the object, value and identity of faith. Precious faith is a timeless treasure worth having.

FEB. 1, 2004 Kim Huffman Series: Timeless Treasures #1 “PRECIOUS FAITH” 2 Peter 1:1 “From Simon Peter, a servant and an apostle of Jesus Christ. To the people who have received a faith which is like our precious faith. It came through the righteousness of our God and of our Savior, Jesus ...read more

Scripture: 2 Peter 1:1, 2 Corinthians 5:7

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

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

When Things Don't Make Sense

Contributed by Thomas Miller on Apr 16, 2005

Get busy living or get busy dying. We can live with adversity or let adversity live us.

When Things Don’t Make Sense It doesn’t make sense to try to and figure out the way things happen. We know He said that our ways are not His ways, and who can understand the mind of the Lord? We hear the whisper of His voice, and we have a choice to get out of the boat and walk ...read more

Scripture: 2 Corinthians 5:7

Denomination: Assembly Of God

Answering Some Questions About Faith

Contributed by Charles Salmon on May 6, 2005

This sermon seeks to answer the questions, what is faith, what does faith do, and what does faith demand of us.

Answering some Questions About Faith II Cor. 5:7 Heb. 11:6 INTRO.: Jesus was approached once by His disciples who asked, "Lord, increase our faith." Jesus answered with a remarkable statement about faith which showed them how little they had and, at the same time, how little they needed. "If you ...read more

Scripture: 2 Corinthians 5:7

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

The Spirit Led Life Part 9 (Faithfulness) Series

Contributed by Joe Bedy on Apr 24, 2002

Faith, many people get close to the edge of faith but stop one step short of falling into the arms of God.

Joe Bedy Central Christian Church St. Petersburg, Fl 33711 April 2002 Gal 5:22 But the fruit of the Spirit is love, joy, peace, patience, kindness, goodness, faithfulness, Gal 5:23 gentleness, self-control; against such things there is no law. Faithfulness- from the Greek pistis-which is ...read more

Scripture: Galatians 5:22-23, 2 Corinthians 5:6-9

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Have You Traveled These Roads Bravely?

Contributed by Ronald Fair on May 31, 2002

In the New Testament times and down through the ages men, women, boys and girls have experienced spiritual awakening, have followed the highway of holiness, have served the needs of humanity and shared their faith. Let us go and do likewise.

Have You Traveled These Roads Bravely? II Cor 54 Introduction: The highways of the 1st century were very extensive and widely traveled. Rome was a great builder of roads. Some of these roads that we read about in the Bible are tied up with spiritual experiences that are just as important ...read more

Scripture: 2 Corinthians 5:4

Denomination: Methodist

The Change Within Series

Contributed by Tom Fuller on Jul 15, 2004

When we look to the outside appearance of things our senses, and our emotions can mislead us. We need to look to what changes God is making in us, in preparing us for a new body and a new life with Him

For more Bible studies visit: www.LivingWatersWeb.com The Change Within 2 Corinthians 5:1-21 Pastor Tom Fuller What sense is most important to you? I’ve heard it said that people who lose one of their five senses tend to develop one or more of the other ones to compensate: blind ...read more

Scripture: 2 Corinthians 5:1-21

Denomination: Calvary Chapel

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

"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

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

"Welcome To The Christian Olympics"

Contributed by Ray Scott on Sep 1, 2004

This message compares the "Judgment Seat Of Christ" to the Olympic games, where rewards will be given.

“Welcome To The Christian Olympics” INTRODUCTION: Did you catch any of the Olympics? I always enjoy the gymnastics, the swimming & the diving, and the boxing. The 1980 Olympics where the U.S. Hockey Team beat the Russians will always be a highlight of my Olympic memories. Did you catch any of ...read more

Scripture: 2 Corinthians 5:6-10

Denomination: Baptist