Sermons on 2 Corinthians 5:8: showing 1-15 of 177

Funeral Service: New Christian

Contributed by George Crumbly on May 23, 2006

This is a funeral message for a close friend & co-worker of my wifes

FUNERAL SERVICE FOR: Emily Thomas Stricklin TITLE: Lessons From Death. TEXT: II Corinthians 5: 1-10 CLERGY: Rev. George E. Crumbly DATE: Wednesday, March 31, 2004 TIME: 10:00am – Graveside Service PLACE: Arkansas Memorial Gardens (Jacksonville, ...read more

Scripture: 2 Corinthians 5:1-10

Denomination: Methodist

What Doest Thou Here Christian? Series

Contributed by Toby Powers on Dec 6, 2008

Sermon 5 In Series. Why do you do what you do as a child of God? This is a sermon that examines the motives of the methods.

From The Desk Of Pastor Toby Powers Truth Baptist Church Bremen, GA What Does Thou Here? Sermon 5 II Corinthians 5:8-15 Intro: We began five weeks ago looking at Elijah as the Lord asked of him while he was shaking and afraid in a cave, “What Doest Thou Here, Elijah?” We have in the subsequent ...read more

Scripture: 2 Corinthians 5:8-15

Denomination: Baptist

No Longer Fearful

Contributed by Jerry Flury on Jan 12, 2009

We are living in a day in which man has lost one of his most important senses – the sense of fear.

NO LONGER FEARFUL II CORINTHIANS 5:1-11 Introduction: Dean Martin once said, "Show me a man who doesn’t know the meaning of the word fear, and I’ll show you a dummy who gets beat up a lot." (Kent Crockett, The 911 Handbook, Peabody, MA: Hendrickson Publishers, 2003, 118) We are living in a day in ...read more

Scripture: 2 Corinthians 5:1-11

Denomination: Baptist

A Heavenly Longing

Contributed by David Dewitt on Dec 20, 2007

This is a funeral message for a church member who passed away

A Heavenly Longing 2 Corinthians 5:1-10 Funeral Service for Minnie Guillerman Opening The LORD is close to the brokenhearted and saves those who are crushed in spirit. Psalm 34:18 Therefore we do not lose heart. Though outwardly we are wasting away, yet inwardly we are being renewed day by day. ...read more

Scripture: 2 Corinthians 5:1-10

Denomination: Church Of God

"A Glance Of Heaven" Series

Contributed by Ken Harris on Jan 11, 2008

The purpose of this sermon is to motivate the bereaved family to affirm to others that because Joaquin had caught a glance of his Heavenly Homecoming Celebration, he could hardly wait to in-process Heaven.

2 Corinthians 5:1-5:10 U.S. Army Chaplain (MAJ) Ken Harris Ord Military Chapel Seaside, CA 10 January 2008 Memorial Service for Joaquin “Kin” Santiago Quenga BIG IDEA: When believers catch a glance of their Heavenly Homecoming Celebration, they can hardly wait to leave their Temporary Home ...read more

Scripture: 2 Corinthians 5:1-10

Denomination: Pentecostal

A Memorial For A Young Man

Contributed by Bobby Mcdaniel on Jan 14, 2008

A graveside memorial for a young man.

A Memorial for Karl Widell 1. Introduction Today, we have two tasks before us, one difficult and one extremely easy. The difficult task is to return Karl’s remains to the earth from which he ultimately came. The second, which is easier and comforting, is to celebrate his life. Prayer Heavenly ...read more

Scripture: 2 Corinthians 5:6-8

We Are Accountable Series

Contributed by David Owens on Sep 29, 2008

Even though we are saved by grace, God will still hold us accountable for our actions.

Introduction: A. The story is told of a man who died and went to The Judgment. 1. St. Peter met him at the Gates of Heaven and said, “Before you meet with God, I thought I should tell you -- we’ve looked at your life, and your really didn’t do anything particularly good or bad. We’re not at all ...read more

Scripture: 2 Corinthians 5:6-10

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Looking Forward To Our Death

Contributed by Charles Mallory on Nov 1, 2007

We can look forward to dying because Jesus Christ has given us victory over death.

A YOUNG CHILD WAS DIAGNOSED WITH A TERMINAL DISEASE. THE PARENTS KNEW THAT HE WOULD DIE SOON. THE CHILD AS WELL KNEW THAT HIS DEATH WOULD BE SOON. ONE NIGHT HE WAS SITTING IN HIS MOTHER’S LAP WATCHING TELEVISION WITH HER. HE LOOKED UP INTO HER EYES AND SAID, “MOMMY DOES IT HURT TO DIE?” THE YOUNG ...read more

Scripture: 2 Corinthians 5:1-10

Denomination: Free Methodist

Homesick

Contributed by David Dewitt on Nov 14, 2007

There are times when we are all homesick for Heaven

Homesick for Heaven 2 Corinthians 5:1-10 October 14, 2007 Morning Service Introduction When I was in sixth grade, we were sent to camp for several days. It was the first time that I had ever been away from my family for any length of time. The camp was interesting, at least parts of it were. I can ...read more

Scripture: 2 Corinthians 5:1-10

Denomination: Church Of God

Walking With Jesus In Faith Series

Contributed by Charles Salmon on Jan 21, 2008

Walking with Jesus in faith means living in confidence, obedience, and righteousness.

Walking with Jesus By Faith II Cor. 5:1-9 INTRO.: Everyone knows I like to fish. When I fish, I seldom see fish. But I select my fishing place based on past experience and reports of others. I have faith the fish are there and I will eventually catch them. The only question is whether it is better ...read more

Scripture: 2 Corinthians 5:1-9

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

New Year's Resolutions Series

Contributed by Glenn Durham on Mar 5, 2008

Those who know the grace of God in salvation must make it their aim to please the Lord.

Scripture Introduction Imagine I have in my hand an Xbox cartridge. Would that be a good Christmas present for my kids? It is expensive, but it is not valuable. Why not? Because we do not have an Xbox. A great gift is not valued if it cannot be received. God wants to give us a gift this ...read more

Scripture: 2 Corinthians 5:1-10

Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

5 Great Motivations Of Effective Soul Winners

Contributed by Randy Bataanon on Sep 6, 2010

Indeed, Paul lives a meaningful and exciting life. He found the reasons for living and accomplished the purpose of his very existence. He died a happy man because he found the right motivations.

5 GREAT MOTIVATIONS OF EFFECTIVE SOUL WINNERS (2COR. 5:1-21) The apostle Paul is one of the great examples of a soul winner. He survived and defied all hardship and challenges of his mission because his eyes are focus on the five great motivations of his life. Let us therefore study these five ...read more

Scripture: 2 Corinthians 5:1-21

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Filling The Holes--A Christmas Story

Contributed by W Pat Cunningham on Dec 30, 2009

Jesus Christ can fill up the God-sized, God-shaped hole in any heart.

Homily for Wake Service One of the most popular films [of this season] is a little fifties vignette, A Christmas Story. In the plot, young Ralphie sets his heart on an air rifle for Christmas, and endures ridicule and scorn in his quest for this gift he believes will make him happy. In the end, ...read more

Scripture: 2 Corinthians 5:1-10

Denomination: Catholic

At Home With God

Contributed by Timothy Dolan on Jan 17, 2010

When we walk by faith; we can courageously face the hard realities of this world. It helps us to understand Paul's saying: absent from the body and present with the Lord.

AT HOME WITH GOD Scripture Text: 2 Corinthians 5:6-8 Therefore, being always of good courage, and knowing that while we are at home in the body we are absent from the Lord— for we walk by faith, not by sight— we are of good courage, I say, and prefer rather to be absent from the ...read more

Scripture: 2 Corinthians 5:6-8

Denomination: Baptist

Longing For Heaven Series

Contributed by David Owens on Mar 1, 2010

In this lesson we focus on the need to long for the things of God, and to be sure we are living by faith and walking in obedience.

Introduction: A. The story is told of an evangelist who was preaching away during a gospel meeting. 1. He paused and asked the congregation a question – How many of you want to go to heaven? 2. “If you want to go to heaven, then, please raise your hand,” he said. 3. Everyone in ...read more

Scripture: 2 Corinthians 5:1-10

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ