Sermons on 2 Corinthians 4-7:

Why We Need Jesus Series

Contributed by Rob Hall on Oct 25, 2005

the problems our sin creates for us and for God

Why we need Jesus. The problems sin creates 10-16-05 am Text: II Cor. 5:17-22 Intro: 1. Last week we started looking at our problem, sin. 2. We noticed the two basic premises of sin, the two core ideas of sin: a) distrust and dishonor of God, stealing from God what is ...read more

Scripture: 2 Corinthians 5:17-22

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Pimp My Ride

Contributed by Tad Mills on Oct 29, 2005

The T.V. show "Pimp My Ride" take old beat up cars and makes them new. Jesus takes old beat up lives and makes them new.

Pimp My Ride “Jesus Change My Life” I don’t watch MTV! I find the VAST majority of what on MTV to be absolute trash. But, I have to admit, there is one show that I do enjoy watching when it’s on. The show’s title is somewhat misleading to us “older folks”. It’s called “Pimp My Ride”. It seems ...read more

Scripture: 2 Corinthians 5:17

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Unbelievings Believers?

Contributed by Wade Martin Hughes, Sr on Nov 3, 2005

It is easy to grow and develop unbelieving believers. Don’t be blinded, but move in understanding.

ARE WE UNBELIEVING BELIEVERS? By Wade Martin Hughes, Sr. Kyfingers@aol.com Let’s start with some humor: 1. Have you ever noticed that we put worthless junk in our garages and park our cars worth thousands of dollars outside in the weather? 2. Have you ever noticed that we buy hot dogs ten in a ...read more

Scripture: 2 Corinthians 4:3-4

Denomination: Assembly Of God

Preventing The Spread Of Infection

Contributed by Eric Smith on Nov 5, 2005

The world has been infected with a sickness that is constantly trying to creep into the church. Why are we so careful about the physical side of our life and its infections, but many Christians have no concern about the spiritual side?

Preventing The Spread Of Infection 2 Cor 6:16-18 This time of year, you hear a lot about the flu. What is the flu? (Medically known as Influenza)? According to the U.S. Government’s Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, the flu is a contagious respiratory illness caused by influenza ...read more

Scripture: 2 Corinthians 6:16-18

Denomination: Apostolic

Narnia: Beyond The Wardrobe Series

Contributed by Peter Billingham on Nov 14, 2005

Part one of a three week sermon to link with the launch of the Narnia film.

The Lion, The Witch and the Wardrobe – week 1 “Beyond The Wardrobe” (There is more to life than meets the eye) 2 Cor 4:18 Have you ever, on a clear starry night, when there are little lights to crowd the view, lay on your back and looked up into the heavens and thought, wow, there is more to ...read more

Scripture: 2 Corinthians 4:18

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Can You Imagine?

Contributed by Chris Tiller on Nov 15, 2005

A sermon for International Day of Prayer for the Persecuted Church.

(Show video clip for International Day of Prayer for the Persecuted Church.) It wasn’t long after the church’s first Pentecost that the first follower of Christ was martyred for his faith. With furious opponents gathered around him, Stephen “looked up to heaven and saw the glory of God.” (Acts ...read more

Scripture: 2 Corinthians 4:8-18

Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

"Once Upon A Time"

Contributed by Ronnie Mcneill on Nov 17, 2005

This sermon demonstrates how god still accepted us even though "Once Upon A Time" we use to be whoremongers, theives, liers, homosexuals, drunks, etc. He still gave us a chance to repent of our sins and to come back to Him.

Introduction: Looking at the sermonic theme of ‘Once Upon A Time,” I know you are probably thinking on the lines of the Grimmes Fairy Tales. One that comes to mind is the fairy tale called “The Three Bears.” Once upon a time there were the three bears. There was the father bear, the mother ...read more

Scripture: 2 Corinthians 5:17-19

Denomination: Baptist

Help, I See Fat People

Contributed by Joshua Bowers on Nov 20, 2005

I think God wants us to be FAT. Faithful, Available, Teachable.

I see FAT people. 2 Corinthians 5:1-10 6Therefore we are always confident and know that as long as we are at home in the body we are away from the Lord. 7We live by faith, not by sight. 8We are confident, I say, and would prefer to be away from the body and at home with the Lord. 9So we make it ...read more

Scripture: 2 Corinthians 5:6-10

Denomination: Church Of God

How To Build A "Mega" Church!

Contributed by Dwight Jones on Nov 27, 2005

We trumpet high impact ministry with all of its frills. Our services are filled with video clips, movie clips and unfortunately scripture clips. We take more time and efforts refining our delivery than we do making sure that what we are delivering has H

In practically every gathering of ministers there is a subject that comes up; that subject is church growth. “How do we get people to come to church?” We have answered that question with a thousand books and yet by and large we are losing the battle for souls. In spite of our best efforts, we ...read more

Scripture: 2 Corinthians 5:10-11

Denomination: Assembly Of God

A Divine Father's Place Series

Contributed by Brad Bailey on Sep 25, 2006

I. A FATHER’S LOVE … 1. A father’s love chooses to create, know and value each individual. 2. A father’s love creates a special environment and sustains it. 3. A father’s love communicates, counsels, and listens. 4. A father’s love protects.

… While I can’t share in the honors of full fatherhood today …  I want us to consider the honor we give to our DIVINE FATHER,  In 2 Cor 6:18, the apostle Paul applies God’s heart, first spoken to David the prophet Nathan, to all of us: “I will be a father to you, and you will be ...read more

Scripture: 2 Corinthians 6:18

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Down But Not Out

Contributed by Jerry Flury on Oct 1, 2006

Many are going through difficult times and struggling with major issues: health, or finances, besetting sins, family matters, or a myriad of other battles. There’s hope - don’t lose heart.

DOWN BUT NOT OUT 2 Corinthians 4:7-9 "But we have this treasure in earthen vessels that the excellence of the power may be of God and not of us. We are hard-pressed on every side, yet not crushed; we are perplexed, but not in despair; persecuted, but not forsaken; struck down, but not ...read more

Scripture: 2 Corinthians 4:7-9

Denomination: Baptist

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

Not Losing Heart

Contributed by David Wilson on Oct 5, 2006

Paul focuses on his ministry, in spite of the problems he was experiencing

II Corinthians 4 1) In this chapter, Paul describes the reasons he did not lose heart. I. REMEMBER YOUR RESPONSIBILITY The apostle Paul was a man who understood and fulfilled his responsibility in life. He said, "We have this ministry." Paul considered his job of preaching the gospel an ...read more

Scripture: 2 Corinthians 4:1-18

Denomination: Baptist

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

The Assurance Of Heaven

Contributed by Michael De Rosa on Oct 23, 2006

to help the Christian have God’s peace when facing death

Introduction Illustration: Heaven There was a group of boys in Mr. Smith’s Sunday School Class who were learning about Eternal Life. At the close of the lesson, Mr. Smith wanted to see how well he taught his lesson and so he asked his class who wanted to go to Heaven? The entire class raised ...read more

Scripture: 2 Corinthians 5:1-5

Denomination: Free Methodist