In Preaching Articles: "Defending The Gospel"

Weaving Gospel Fluency Into Every Sunday Message

By Jeff Vanderstelt on Nov 21, 2022

If we are going to grow people up into Christlikeness in every way, we need to learn how to speak the truths of Jesus Christ into everything.

Scripture: Luke 24:44-45

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The Underground Translator: William Tyndale (C. 1494–1536)

By SermonCentral .com on Oct 20, 2022

"Bible translation and Bible truth were inseparable for Tyndale, and in the end it was the truth — especially the truth of justification by faith alone — that ignited Britain with Reformed fire and then brought the death sentence to this Bible translator."

Tags: Scripture, justification, Reformation, Martyr, Know the Truth, study bible, Tyndale, defending the gospel  (view more)  (view less)

Fortress For Truth: Martin Luther

By Steven Lawson on Oct 24, 2022

"Luther came to realize that salvation was a gift for the guilty, not a reward for the righteous. Man is not saved by his good works but by trusting the finished work of Christ. Thus, justification by faith alone became the central tenet of the Reformation."

Tags: justification, Reformation, bible truth, Bible Truth, defending the gospel, martin luther, Teaching God's Word, defend the faith, faithful preaching  (view more)  (view less)

Answering Claims That The Bible Contains Errors, And Why It Matters That It Doesn’t

By Randy Alcorn on Nov 22, 2022

I’m reminded of what the Huguenots said of the Bible and its critics: “Hammer away ye hostile hands; your hammers break, God’s Anvil stands.”

Scripture: 2 Peter 1:21, 2 Timothy 3:16

Tags: Apologetics, Biblical truth, inerrant, study bible, defending the gospel, guard the truth, Be prepared, spiritual knowledge  (view more)  (view less)

Can You Defend The Faith Without Ranting?

By Joe Mckeever on Jul 18, 2025

Excellent advice from Joe McKeever: "Stand firm, preach the word, rebuke error, and be nice about it."

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Niceness Is Not The Gospel

By SermonCentral .com on Oct 1, 2024

Are you willing to be hated for preaching the gospel?

Tags: Persecution, Gospel, Preaching, hate, gospel, preaching  (view more)  (view less)

The Gospel In Every Sermon

By Greg Stier on Feb 20, 2025

Greg Stier offers three reasons for sharing a clear Gospel message in every sermon.

Scripture: Matthew 28:16-20

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Is Our Gospel Tasteless?

By Dave Rhodes on Aug 24, 2020

What happens when we speak and preach and live out a Kingdom-less gospel?

Tags: Gospel, Preaching

Don't Sell The Gospel!

By SermonCentral .com on Dec 18, 2020

Peddlers are driven by greed for money and fear of pain. But let us preach Christ as the all-satisfying treasure and God-satisfying obedience.

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6 Ways To Grow In The Gospels

By William Boekestein on Apr 27, 2021

A number of years ago I was about to preach for the first time in a certain church. As I arranged my papers and books I noticed a sign near the top of the pulpit. It was a quotation from John 12:21: “Sir, we wish to see Jesus.”

Scripture: Mark 9:7, Mark 15:1-15, Matthew 27:3, Mark 6:34, Acts 26:22-23, John 12:21, Matthew 14:20, Hebrews 12:2, John 11:15, Luke 24:44-45, Hebrews 1:1, Jeremiah 8:1-3  (view more)  (view less)

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Preach A Crisp, Clear Gospel Message

By Dr. Larry Moyer on Feb 26, 2025

Larry Moyer: "For me, it all starts by communicating ten words: 'Christ died for our sins and rose from the dead.'"

Tags: Evangelism, Salvation, Gospel, Preaching, Evangelism How To, evangelism, gospel, preaching  (view more)  (view less)

Are You Willing To Be Hated For Preaching The Gospel?

By SermonCentral .com on Aug 13, 2020

Tailoring your message to fit the audience is good planning. Changing the content of the gospel is something else entirely.

Scripture: John 15:18, Mark 13:13

Tags: Persecution, Gospel, Preaching, suffering, Hatred  (view more)  (view less)

Gospel-Centered Sermons Actually Work

By Jeff Medders on Nov 16, 2022

"I want to encourage every pastor reading this to keep preaching the gospel. Week in. Week out. Keep exalting, heralding, and lifting up our crucified Savior, risen from the dead, reigning in Heaven, saving all who will look to him and believe."

Scripture: Romans 16:25, Colossians 1:28, 1 Corinthians 2:2

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The Gospel Of James: Open Letter To Martin Luther

By SermonCentral .com on May 7, 2022

Many of us today who think of ourselves squarely as your friends take exception to some of your views — some in greater measure than others — and I expect you, of all people, would be least surprised to hear of it and receive it.

Scripture: Galatians 2:14, Ezekiel 36:24-32, Jeremiah 31:33, Ephesians 1:13, Colossians 1:5, 1 Corinthians 3:12, 1 Corinthians 12:21, James 1:18-23, Philippians 1:27, 1 Peter 1:23-25  (view more)  (view less)

Tags: The Gospel, Reformation, Book of James, martin luther

Why "Just Preach The Gospel” Isn’t Enough

By SermonCentral .com on Aug 2, 2019

Preaching the gospel is essential, but not sufficient on its own. Learn why living the gospel and recognizing our interpretive filters are critical for authentic ministry.

Tags: christian living, preaching the gospel, Christian Living, Preaching the Gospel, Ministry Practice, Sermon Advice, Humble Preaching  (view more)  (view less)