Sermons on Challenge Of Gospel:

The Missionary Mandate Series

Contributed by W Pat Cunningham on Oct 4, 2014

The Holy Father teaches us about reforming our approach to the missionary mandate, so that we may appeal to a new generation in their own language.

Thursday of 27th Week in Course 2014 The Joy of the Gospel St. Paul may have been at his hottest when he wrote the letter to the church in Galatia. Let’s position this church. Galatia was an area of Asia Minor, roughly in the upper center of Turkey today, where some illegal alien Gauls had ...read more

Scripture: Galatians 3:1-5

Denomination: Catholic

Standing Strong

Contributed by Jerry Cosper on Aug 16, 2022

God is reminding us that trials are a part of the Christian life. Jesus never glossed over the challenges we face as His children. God reminds us that whatever trial we face, He is there waiting for us to turn it over to Him and stand strong.

I want you all to think back with me as we begin this morning. Many of us looked forward to leaving high school behind with all of its challenges. Then we began to experience a whole new set of challenges in college or in the workplace. We began wondering what direction we were going to take in ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 24:1-14

Denomination: Baptist

The Missionary Aspiration: Reaching Everyone

Contributed by W Pat Cunningham on Oct 25, 2014

The Church must aspire to a necessary conversion so that our method and message is appealing to those who are in a sinful lifestyle, to return to Christ, convert themselves and be healed and reconciled.

Thursday of the 30th Week in Course Joy of the Gospel My wife was privileged to be the confirmation sponsor for a young lady this year, and her instruction to the girl was centered around this concluding passage from the letter of St. Paul to the church at Ephesus: “take the whole armor of ...read more

Scripture: Ephesians 6:10-20

Denomination: Catholic

Has Money Become An Idol In Your Life? - Proper 23 - Year B

Contributed by Ian Bullock on Sep 22, 2021

As we think about the young man who couldn't give up his wealth, we consider Jesus teaching on the subject and how money affects our relationship with God

In the name of the living God, Father, Son and Holy Spirit. Amen. I doubt that there is anyone listening to this sermon that hasn’t seen the film Titanic. If you haven’t seen it then I’m sorry if I spoil the end of the film for you because it sinks! But wind back about 30 minutes before that ...read more

Scripture: Mark 10:17-31

Denomination: Anglican

Share The Gospel Like Paul And Luther SermonCentral

Contributed by SermonCentral on Oct 25, 2023

Help my congregation see that they should proclaim the gospel like Paul and Martin Luther.

Good morning, dear family in Christ. As we gather here today, we find ourselves in the presence of God and each other, united in our shared faith and love for our Savior. We are here to worship, to learn, to grow, and to be challenged in our walk with Christ. Today, we are going to focus on a theme ...read more

Scripture: 1 Thessalonians 2:1-8

Topics: Boldly And Humbly Share The Gospel

Living In The Fall Of Man: On A Lonely Christian Walk

Contributed by Justin Steckbauer on Mar 30, 2021

Are you feeling caught between worlds? Are you feeling troubled by an emotion you can't quite name? Are you desperately lonely? Cut off? Perplexed? Amazed?

"The loneliness of the Christian results from his walk with God in an ungodly world, a walk that must often take him away from the fellowship of good Christians as well as from that of the unregenerate world. His God-given instincts cry out for companionship with others of his kind, others ...read more

Scripture: John 15:18-21

Denomination: Salvation Army

Prayer, Introduction, Part 1 Series

Contributed by Richard Laraviere on Sep 22, 2007

Introduction to this series on prayer. A challenge to the listeners, you will get out of prayer what you put into it.

Introduction to Prayer Part 1 Text: John 16:26-27 1. I will recommend several books for you to read. a. Some books I agree with everything the authors teach. With others I do not. I have learned to take what ministers to me and leave the rest. Sometimes it’s a matter of having ...read more

Scripture: John 16:26-27

Denomination: Mennonite

Unashamed Series

Contributed by Michael Monica on May 22, 2015

Life Verse: Scriptures that guide your life.

Life Verse| Unashamed When I first became a believer in Christ, I had this overwhelming desire to share Christ with others. I shared Jesus with people left and right. I shared what he had done in my life with my best friend Scott and several teachers I had been under during my time in school. I ...read more

Scripture: Romans 1:16

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Not Of This World

Contributed by Ian Bullock on May 11, 2021

What does it mean to live 'not of this world' whilst living in the midst of so much pain. This sermon challenges us to think about the importance of our relationship with God, and to ask the difficult questions that at times we are too afraid to ask.

In the name of the living God Father, Son and Holy Spirit. Amen. Thirty people dead as Netanyahu vows to intensify Gaza attacks Seven children and a teacher killed in school shooting in Russia Scores of bodies found floating in India’s Ganges River Asian American father randomly punched to ...read more

Scripture: John 17:6-19

Denomination: Anglican

Has The Gospel Changed Our Lives? Series

Contributed by T.j. Conwell on Aug 17, 2015

In our lives, will we praise the Lord because of what He’s accomplished? This is Paul’s urging to all of us: to live in a way that honors God. When we do, God gets the praise and not us … because it’s not about us.

Has the Gospel changed our lives? Galatians, Part 2 Galatians 1:11-24 - Re: The purpose of the letter 1. To teach 2. To correct 3. To point us to Jesus - Paul expressed clearly in last week’s study that there is only one Gospel -- APP: There is only one source of good news; only ...read more

Scripture: 2 Corinthians 1:11-24

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Christian Challenge Sermon Iv: Getting To The Heart Of The Matter Series

Contributed by Charles Cunningham on Dec 11, 2019

In times like these, Christians are challenged to prove their love for God by purity of living, which sets an example for those who may be struggling with issues of infidelity versus true love.

CHRISTIAN CHALLENGE SERMON IV: GETTING TO THE HEART OF THE MATTER “If everyone else jumped off a cliff, would you do it, too?” If I heard it once, I heard it a thousand times growing up. The point is: Just because everyone else is doing it doesn’t make it right. ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 5:27-30

Christian Challenge Sermon Viii: Intimate Communion With Father God Series

Contributed by Charles Cunningham on Dec 12, 2019

In times like these, pungent praying as taught by Jesus empowers Christians to deal with people and circumstances that prey upon emotional insecurities and purposely test spiritual maturity.

CHRISTIAN CHALLENGE SERMON VIII: INTIMATE COMMUNION WITH FATHER GOD As a loving great grandfather of a cute little blond-haired toddler, who has become attached to me in a special sort of way, my encounter with him this past week serves as a timely illustration of the ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 6:9-15

An Invitation To Salvation Series

Contributed by Dr. Jerry N. Watts on Feb 2, 2009

God’s invitation to be saved is found in the most unlikely places in the Bible and requires a response.

AN INVITATION TO SALVATION Romans 10:13-21 * (Read the scripture) This morning we witnessed the baptism for some of our new believers. Today we made available to these believers pre-printed invitations to send out inviting friends and family to attend the most significant event in life, their ...read more

Scripture: Romans 10:13-21

Denomination: Baptist

How To Spread The Good News Of The Gospel

Contributed by Craig Condon on Aug 17, 2015

We are to be good shepherds, servant leaders whose job description includes leading others to God. God empowers us as leaders and as followers to build up, to influence and to persuade others.

When we spread the good news of the Gospel, we can expect to face opposition. The apostle Paul was no exception. He boldly preached the Gospel to the Thessalonians in spite of suffering and mistreatment. First Thessalonians 2:1-8 is a model for all Christians to follow, especially when they are ...read more

Scripture: 1 Thessalonians 2:1-8

Denomination: Anglican

Making The Impossible Possible

Contributed by Brian Williams on Jan 24, 2023

Because of the work of the suffering servant, we don’t have to live empty, barren, unfruitful lives anymore. We can rejoice because we have everything necessary for a dynamic spiritual life and godliness through the true and personal knowledge of the One who called us to Himself.

Now, here we are at the beginning of the year 2023. Even though we have no idea what this year holds for us, I know that God wants us to grow deeper in our relationship with Him and take steps of faith to trust Him for even greater things, to watch Him take seemingly impossible situations and make ...read more

Scripture: Isaiah 54:1-3

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational