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  • Brian Bill avatar

    Going With The Gospel Series

    Contributed by Brian Bill on Aug 21, 2020
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    We gather to grow, and we scatter to sow.

    Last weekend we focused on the beatitude of Jesus found in Matthew 5:4: “Blessed are those who mourn, for they shall be comforted.” We were encouraged to lament our losses, to be sorrowful about our sins, to cry over the condition of Christians and non-Christians, and to weep for our world. While ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Proud Of The Gospel Series

    Contributed by Mark Schaeufele on Sep 25, 2019
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    We need to stop being ashamed of the gospel and start being proud of it.

    Proud Of The Gospel Text: Rom. 1:16-17 Introduction 1. Illustration: No matter what you are looking for, you can find a religion or philosophy to fit your state of mind. We find this culture creating pressure on the Church of the Lord Jesus Christ. We find people church-shopping--looking for the ...read more

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    Denomination: Methodist

  • Perry Greene avatar

    Is The Gospel Pc?

    Contributed by Perry Greene on Feb 26, 2021
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    Too often we make the gospel into something it is not because we are uncon=mfortable with others' reactions.

    1. A preacher was once approached by a troubled church member who wanted to air his concerns about the direction the church was going. When it was the preacher’s turn to speak he began quoting scripture the member replied, "If you’re going to start using the Bible we’re done talking. You study ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

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    What Is The Gospel?

    Contributed by Phillip Smith on Mar 22, 2025
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    Each and every Christian should desire to share the Gospel of Jesus Christ to as many as they have opportunity. Knowing we should preach The Gospel, what is The Gospel? Look at a sermon about The Gospel found in scripture.

    Each and every Christian should desire to share the Gospel of Jesus Christ to as many as they have opportunity. Jesus commanded his Apostles first to preach the Gospel to every creature; secondly, each believer should follow that directive, also. (Mark 16:15-16, Matthew 24:14) Knowing we should ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

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    The Gospel Of Contentment

    Contributed by Dr. Ronald Shultz on Mar 31, 2025
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    Do not let discontentment rob you of enjoying and being grateful for what you have.

    After WWII, the economy exploded as the technology for war could create fantastic items for peace. Factories turned out a myriad of products at a reasonable price that the average person never comprehended. Thus the age of materialism erupted around the world. People that had survived the ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Remember The Gospel

    Contributed by Rev. Randy Barker on Apr 3, 2025
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    Don’t forget what you’ve heard

    2 Peter? ?1?:?12?-?15? ?KJV ?? “Wherefore I will not be negligent to put you always in remembrance of these things, though ye know them, and be established in the present truth. Yea, I think it meet, as long as I am in this tabernacle, to stir you up by putting you in remembrance; knowing that ...read more

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    Living The Gospel Series

    Contributed by Christian Cheong on Feb 2, 2025
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    The Gospel transformed the Thessalonian believers and they showed their life change through the work of faith, the labour of love and steadfastness of hope in Jesus Christ.

    1 Thess 1:1-5 Living the Gospel We are starting on a new book today – 1 Thessalonians. We will be looking through this book from now until May this year. • This is a letter Paul wrote to the church in Thessalonica, a young church he founded a few months ago. • Paul has now come to Corinth ...read more

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    Denomination: Independent/Bible

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    Doing The Gospel

    Contributed by Ken Sauer on Feb 19, 2025
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    How do we live out Jesus' call to love our enemies?

    “Doing the Gospel” Luke 6:27-38 Raise your hand if you live by these instructions from Jesus all the time? Anyone? Why not? What’s gone wrong? Is Jesus way off base? Does He expect too much of us? Theologian N.T. Wright says the following about these instructions from Jesus in Luke ...read more

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    Denomination: United Methodist

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    The Advance Of The Gospel Series

    Contributed by Freddy Fritz on Feb 21, 2025
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    Acts 16:1-5 shows us how the gospel advances.

    Introduction At the turn of the 21st century, Blockbuster reigned supreme in the video rental industry. If your family wanted a movie night, someone likely had to drive to one of Blockbuster's 9,000 stores, stroll through rows of DVD-lined shelves, and hand a membership card to a blue-clad ...read more

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    Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

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    The Heart Of The Gospel Series

    Contributed by Dr. Bradford Reaves on Jan 29, 2021
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    The first recorded message we have of Jesus defines for us the purpose of his arrival and the continued purpose of the church in the Great Commission

    Grace Community Church Winchester, VA www.gracecommunity.com Watch this message at: https://youtu.be/jU3zxPM80MI Introduction I heard a story of a ship that was sinking in the middle of a storm, and the captain called out to the crew and said, "Does anyone here know how to pray?" One ...read more

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    Denomination: Brethren

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    The Glory Of The Gospel.

    Contributed by Christopher Holdsworth on Jun 18, 2024
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    "If the ministration of condemnation be glory, much more does the ministration of righteousness exceed in glory" (2 CORINTHIANS 3:9).

    THE GLORY OF THE GOSPEL. 2 Corinthians 3:4-9. Paul is confident that the Corinthians ARE his letters of recommendation (cf. 2 Corinthians 3:2). This trust towards God is mediated through Christ Himself (2 CORINTHIANS 3:4). There is a denial of self-sufficiency, and an acknowledgement of the ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

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    The Gospel Of The Kingdom

    Contributed by Christopher Benfield on Jul 23, 2024
     | 1,108 views

    As you consider the life and ministry of Jesus, what comes to mind? What was His purpose for coming to the earth? He came with purpose – a purpose ordained of God, the Father before the foundation of the world.

    The Gospel of the Kingdom Mark 1:14-15 “When you hear the bells ringing out at Christmas, think of the reason why Jesus was born. Dream not that He came to load your tables and fill your cups, but in your mirth look higher than all earth-born things. When you hear that in certain churches there ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    The Globalisation Of The Gospel.

    Contributed by Christopher Holdsworth on Dec 13, 2022
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    And I, if I be lifted up from the earth, will draw all men unto me. John 12.32.

    THE GLOBALISATION OF THE GOSPEL. John 12:20-36. (John 12:20-22): Some serious minded Greek worshippers expressed a desire to have a conversation with Jesus. They approached Philip, who came from Galilee of the Gentiles, and he and Andrew made the approach to the Lord on their behalf. It is good, ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

  • Rev. Samuel Arimoro avatar

    The Power Of The Gospel

    Contributed by Rev. Samuel Arimoro on Jun 4, 2025
     | 120 views

    The Gospel is not an empty message or a religious slogan—it is the power of God that saves, transforms, heals, unites, and gives eternal hope.

    THE POWER OF THE GOSPEL By Rev. Samuel Arimoro Main Text: Romans 1:16 Supporting Texts: 1 Corinthians 1:18, Acts 4:12, 2 Timothy 1:10, Colossians 1:13-14 INTRODUCTION: The Gospel is not just a religious message or moral teaching—it is the very power of God unto salvation. It carries divine ...read more

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    Denomination: Assembly Of God

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    Not Ashamed Of The Gospel

    Contributed by Simon Bartlett on Oct 15, 2021
     | 3,928 views

    Paul tells Timothy not to be ashamed of the gospel. Christians today can also face that temptation. Paul then gives some solid arguments why Timothy shouldn't be ashamed of the gospel, and they help us too!

    ‘So do not be ashamed of the testimony about our Lord’ Today we’re starting a new four-week series on 2 Timothy. I’m looking forward to this short series! Over the years I’ve studied a number of the New Testament letters but I’ve never really studied 2 Timothy. I’m interested to find out what ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist