Sermons on 2 Corinthians 5:8-15:

Sermon On Reserving Judgment

Contributed by William Meakin on Sep 26, 2022

Reserving Judgment is defined as to postpone making a judgment or decision.

Catherine Ryan Hyde, an American novelist once remarked: “If you meet someone you don't like, or who doesn't treat you right, try to reserve judgment, because you don't know what that person's going through, and it's probably not so much about you at all.” James 2:13 confirms: ...read more

Scripture: Romans 14:12-13, 1 Corinthians 4:5, 2 Corinthians 5:10, Matthew 12:36

About Heaven Series

Contributed by James Wallace on Oct 11, 2022

What happens when you die? Exactly what did Jesus say about heaven, the resurrection and our ultimate destiny?

Many of you are familiar with Christian writer Lee Strobel, most well-known for his book The Case for Christ and his movie by the same name. Well, Lee had a near-death experience more recently. This is his account: "My eyes fluttered. They opened and struggled to focus. My mind fought ...read more

Scripture: Luke 23:34-43, Luke 19:11-27, Matthew 19:28, John 3:11-13, John 5:25-29, Philippians 1:23-24, 2 Corinthians 5:8-10, John 14:1-6  (view more)  (view less)

Denomination: Bible Church

The Believer: A New Creation

Contributed by Bishop Prof. Julius Soyinka on Oct 27, 2022

Every believer in Christ had been newly created by the resurrection of our Lord Jesus Christ and is expected to live the new life continually.

The Believer: A New Creation Study Text: 2 Corinthians 5: 15 - 18 Introduction: - As Christians, we are new creations: The old life of sin has been defeated and destroyed by repentance, the old nature has been conquered by crucifixion, and now we stand as new creations. - We have new ...read more

Scripture: 2 Corinthians 5:15-18

Denomination: Pentecostal

What Is Spirituality? (2 Of 7)

Contributed by Dr. Odell Belger on Apr 1, 2022

In our text, Paul explains some of the things that motivated him.

If we are going to be the SPIRITUAL INDIVIDUALS God wants us to be, we are going to have to have the same motives he had. WHAT IS A MOTIVE? The dictionary describes it as “A conscious or unconscious need or drive that incites a person to some action or behavior.” Illus: Someone has said, “The ...read more

Scripture: 2 Corinthians 5:9-13

Denomination: Baptist

Friday - The Innocent One Is Condemned, Crucified, And Buried Series

Contributed by David Owens on Apr 4, 2022

On that Friday, of the last week of Jesus' earthly life, He was condemned, crucified, and buried. God's amazing plan for redemption and God's great love for us was on display through the awful events of that day. To follow Jesus requires that we pick up the cross daily and follow Him.

A. “I stand before the cross and wonder. I stand before the cross and fear. I kneel before the cross and weep. I pray before the cross and rejoice. To know the cross is to know Christ. To feel the cross is to feel Christ. To gaze at the cross is to gaze at Christ. To carry the cross is ...read more

Scripture: 2 Corinthians 5:14-21

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Know People As God Knows Them

Contributed by Grant Adams on Apr 5, 2022

We only see that which is temporal, but God sees that which is eternal, and he wants us too as well.

There are certain people we think we know all about. We recognize them by features, characteristics, conduct and we do know much about them but not all. Man looks on the outward appearance, but God looks on the heart. If we're going to make this year a profitable one, we must know people as God ...read more

Scripture: 2 Corinthians 5:14-21

Denomination: Baptist

Resurrection Sunday (Luke, Part 13) Series

Contributed by T.j. Conwell on Apr 18, 2022

Either Jesus is who He said He is – or He is a liar … He cannot be both. We come to church today (of all days) to celebrate where our hope comes from; but we must see/admit our need for a Savior.

Resurrection Sunday (Luke, Part 13) Luke 24:1-12 Introduction / Recap - Last week, we discussed the arrest, trial, crucifixion, and burial; saw three things: - First, a natural response (sadness, etc.) to Jesus’ suffering is not enough - Second, the cross is the most vivid illustration of John ...read more

Scripture: Luke 24:1-12, 2 Corinthians 5:8, Luke 18:31-33, Hebrews 3:12, John 3:36  (view more)  (view less)

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Transformed By Christ Series

Contributed by Dennis Davidson on Apr 18, 2022

How should the death & resurrection of Jesus change us? The purpose of the death of Christ is to empower us live a life for Him

2 CORINTHIANS 5:14-15 TRANSFORMED BY CHRIST [Romans 14:7-9] When Jesus was crucified on the Cross and raised again on the third day, He won the victory over sin and death. That victory has a life changing purpose for those who have truly placed their faith in Christ. How should the death ...read more

Scripture: 2 Corinthians 5:14-15

Denomination: Baptist

Watch How You Build Series

Contributed by Christian Cheong on May 4, 2022

We are all builders in Christ, but there is only one foundation. Watch how you build upon it and be rewarded for what remains on the day we face God.

Let us RECAP THE CONTEXT. • Paul has been addressing the divisions in the Corinth church, honestly and directly. • The believers were taking sides, glorifying certain leaders and human wisdom. • Paul said it clearly in 3:1 “But I, brothers, could not address you as spiritual people, but as people ...read more

Scripture: 1 Corinthians 3:10-15, 2 Corinthians 5:10

Denomination: Independent/Bible

Atonement Of Christ

Contributed by Ric Veal on May 20, 2022

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Atonement of Christ The atonement that Christ made upon the cross when He died is the… 1. Spring in service (2 Corinthians 5:14) 2. Source of all our spiritual blessing (Ephesians 1:7) 3. Stay in bereavement (1 Thessalonians 4:14) 4. Solace in trouble (Hebrews 12:2-3) 5. Separating power ...read more

Scripture: 2 Corinthians 5:14

Denomination: Baptist

Redeeming The Time (Part 1) Series

Contributed by Benjamin Utomo on Jan 12, 2022

This sermon explains the meaning of "redeeming the time" or "making the most of every opportunity" in Ephesians 5:16.

Opening: Suppose you had a bank that credited your account each morning with $86,000 that carried over no balance from day to day. It allowed you to keep no cash in your account, and every evening canceled whatever part of the amount you failed to use during the day. What would you do with it? Of ...read more

Scripture: Ephesians 5:16, Proverbs 23:23, Galatians 4:4, 1 Corinthians 7:29, Galatians 6:10, 1 Peter 4:3, James 4:14, 2 Corinthians 5:10  (view more)  (view less)

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

To Infinity And Beyond!

Contributed by Michael Stark on Jan 14, 2022

Though all associated with this life is impermanent, the future for the child of God is bright with hope. Christ has redeemed us by His death and resurrection. Now, through faith in Him, we anticipate a permanent home in Heaven.

“We know that if the tent that is our earthly home is destroyed, we have a building from God, a house not made with hands, eternal in the heavens. For in this tent we groan, longing to put on our heavenly dwelling, if indeed by putting it on we may not be found naked. For while we are still in ...read more

Scripture: 2 Corinthians 5:1-10

Denomination: Baptist

In The Mean Time...

Contributed by John Newton on Jan 15, 2022

God has promised us a new creation and empowers us to live it in the here and now, as it has already been purchased for us through Jesus’ death on the cross.

Years ago (in fact it was the first summer after we were married), Karen and I decided that we would spend our summer vacation visiting her relatives and my birthplace here in Nova Scotia. We didn’t have a large salary between us, and we were young and adventuresome, so we decided that it would be ...read more

Scripture: 2 Corinthians 5:1-21

Denomination: Episcopal

There's No Place Like Home Series

Contributed by Gordon Pike on Jan 16, 2022

It is the cross and the promise of a life after this one that makes this world, with all its ups and down, with all its sorrow, with all its conflicts and challenges all that much more bearable when we know that all of this is just temporary.

“There’s no place like home.” Who said it? Right … Dorothy in the Wizard of Oz. Why is that line so iconic? As soon as you hear it, you see Dorothy … aka Judy Garland … holding Toto, clicking the heels of her ruby red slippers three times, and uttering the words … “There’s no place like ...read more

Scripture: John 14:1-6, Matthew 25:31-34, 1 Corinthians 15:35-38, 1 Corinthians 15:42-44, 1 Corinthians 15:54-55, 1 Corinthians 15:57, Revelation 4:2-10, Revelation 21:1-2, Revelation 21:16-27, Revelation 22:1-6, 2 Corinthians 5:6-10, Psalm 33:1-10  (view more)  (view less)

Denomination: United Methodist

Looking For Home Series

Contributed by D. Dewaine Phillips on Jan 17, 2022

Funeral Sermon: Many people have a longing inside and life seems dissatisfying. They are actually searching for home. Our true home is in heaven; but until we reach heaven, Jesus is our home. He is also our guide leading us home.

I was praying about what I should share today, and I was searching for something that would address a wide range of needs, for those who are Christians and those who aren’t; and the Lord led me to 2 Corinthians chapter 5. Let me assure you that Marshall was a Christian. He had a personal ...read more

Scripture: 2 Corinthians 5:1-10, John 14:1-6

Denomination: Baptist