Sermons on Defending The Gospel:

They Spread The Gospel Of Christ

Contributed by W Pat Cunningham on Jun 26, 2024

He, and all those other witnesses, would see Jesus Christ in glory, and share an eternity of joy with Him.

Solemnity of Peter and Paul 2024 So today we celebrate as a Church the two founders of the Church of Rome, Peter and Paul. The Scriptures, then, concern these two men, whose work to spread a local phenomenon called “The Way” all the way around the Mediterranean world. In the end, both of these men ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 16:13-19, 2 Timothy 4:6-18, Acts 12:1-11, Isaiah 22:15-25

Denomination: Catholic

Live Worthy Of The Gospel Series

Contributed by Ronald Thorington on Jan 1, 2008

If you put Christ first in your life, that commitment will be tested.

#12 6-10-07 Live Worthy of the Gospel Text; Philippians 1:27-30 Introduction, When you make Christ the center of your life, your commitment will be tested? I. Standing Firm (1:27b) A. Standing firm defined: 1. Holding one’ ground regardless of danger. 2. Strength in the midst of ...read more

Scripture: Philippians 1:27-30

Denomination: Assembly Of God

God's Not Dead: The Gospel Series

Contributed by Fred Sigle on Aug 25, 2016

God wants all people to be saved. The message of the gospel is presented throughout the Bible. God sent His Son to save the world.

GOD’S NOT DEAD: THE GOSPEL A. Over the past few weeks we have been DEFENDING our faith that GOD IS NOT DEAD. 1. Now, I realize that you already BELIEVE that, or else you wouldn’t be here this morning. COMMENT: However, there are people you WORK with, people you go to SCHOOL ...read more

Scripture: 1 Timothy 2:4

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Defending Hope - 1 Peter 3:15-16 Series

Contributed by Darrell Ferguson on Jan 22, 2025

Be ready to defend not mainly a body of doctrine, but the feeling of hope you have in you when you are abused.

1 Peter 3:15 But in your hearts set apart Christ as Lord. Always be prepared to give an answer to everyone who asks you to give the reason for the hope that is in you. But do this with gentleness and respect, 16 keeping a clear conscience, so that when your good behavior in Christ is being ...read more

Scripture: 1 Peter 3:15-16

Put On The Shoes Of The Gospel Series

Contributed by Paul Clemente on Mar 1, 2010

With the Gospel given to you, you can have the confidence to stand and move on with your life for God!

We have an awesome God who has given us everything we need for life and godliness! Why is it that many of us Christians are not happy with life and not godly? One of the major reasons of course is that God has not fully judged evil. For a moment, in God’s schedule, the prince of this world we live ...read more

Scripture: Ephesians 6:13-18

Denomination: Independent/Bible

The Gospel According To You

Contributed by Tim Patrick on Dec 5, 2005

This sermon looks at the factors that inspired Luke to write the gospel of Luke and how God can inspire us to communicate the gospel of Christ.

In the New Testament there are four gospels: Matthew, Mark, Luke and John. In light of those four gospels I want to ask you an unusual question. What is the gospel according to you? This week I read a story about a new convert who testified that he had been saved by reading a copy of the fifth ...read more

Scripture: Luke 1:1-4

Denomination: Baptist

Stephen: The First Martyr Series

Contributed by Jerry Cosper on Jan 23, 2013

Stephen brings up eight charges against his accusers. His sermon was what ultimately led to his death.

Last time we saw that Stephen was seized and dragged before the Sanhedrin and put on trial. We closed chapter 6 seeing a heavenly glow showing from Stephen’s face, indicating that God’s presence was there. Tonight we begin a very long chapter 7 and we look a little closer at ...read more

Scripture: Acts 7:1-53

Denomination: Baptist

Converting The Economy To The Gospel Series

Contributed by W Pat Cunningham on Jan 7, 2017

"We can no longer trust in the unseen forces and the invisible hand of the market."

Thursday of Second Week in Course 2017 Joy of the Gospel Mark’s Gospel, which tradition holds is the second one written after Matthew, seems to be a short life of Christ appended to an account of His passion and resurrection. Miracles such as the ones we hear about today occupy a large part of ...read more

Scripture: Mark 3:7-12

Denomination: Catholic

The Gospel According To Job

Contributed by Kenneth Trent on Jan 18, 2008

Job’s trying experiences only served to deepen his faith in God. He was able to say: “I know my Redeemer lives!”

THE GOSPEL ACCORDING TO JOB "But as for me, I know that my Redeemer lives, and that He will stand upon the earth at last. And after my body has decayed, yet in my body I will see God! I will see Him for myself. Yes, I will see Him with my own eyes. I am overwhelmed at the thought!” Job 19:25-27 ...read more

Scripture: Job 19:25-27

Denomination: Baptist

The Power Of The Gospel Message!

Contributed by Otis Mcmillan on Apr 16, 2024

It is absolutely necessary that we get the gospel story straight before we attempt to get the story out. Still there are others who struggle with what the story is. Jesus, In Christianity, the son of God and the second person of the Holy Trinity.

Sermon: The Power of the Gospel Message! (Getting the Story in; Getting the story Straight and Getting the Story Out) Scripture: 2 Timothy 2:14-18 “Remind everyone about these things, and command them in God’s presence to stop fighting over words. Such arguments are useless, and they can ruin those ...read more

Scripture: 2 Timothy 2:14-18, 1 Peter 3:15, Acts 8:25, 1 Corinthians 8:1-2

Denomination: Methodist

"A Partner’s Passionate Prayer”

Contributed by Dave Mcfadden on Jun 14, 2012

Paul prays for his partners in the Gospel, the Philippian church.

Someone has said that in Paul’s other letters, he is an “attack dog;” but in the letter to the Philippians, he is more like a “lap dog.” There is quite a difference in his letter to the Philippians and many of his other letters. When he wrote to the Galatians, he was combating heresy. When he wrote ...read more

Scripture: Philippians 1:7-11

Denomination: Baptist

The Shock Value Of The Gospel

Contributed by Darrell Stetler Ii on Apr 18, 2004

If convicted felons were set free by our court system because someone else wanted to take their punishment, imagine the outcry! Well, Jesus did exactly that. . . *HANDOUT INCLUDED*

How To Be Right With God TEXT: Rom. 3:21-26 "But now the righteousness of God without the law is manifested, being witnessed by the law and the prophets; Even the righteousness of God which is by faith of Jesus Christ unto all and upon all them that believe: for there is no difference: For ...read more

Scripture: Romans 3:21-26

Denomination: Holiness

Paul's Authority And The Gospel Series

Contributed by Freddy Fritz on Feb 19, 2005

In this brief greeting to the Galatians Paul summarizes his authority and his gospel.

Scripture Throughout human history, every person at some time or another has wrestled with the basic question of the human heart: “How can I find true happiness? How can I obtain peace, tranquility, and freedom from fear?” Many solutions have been suggested. These include religion, rigorous ...read more

Scripture: Galatians 1:1-5

Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

Gospel-Fitted Feet Series

Contributed by Robert Leroe on Oct 26, 2014

The Gospel gives us stability, balance, mobility, and readiness for the battles we face. The Gospel message is good news for people who are ready to live.

“Stand firm…with your feet fitted with the readiness that comes from the gospel of peace,” Ephesians 6:15. A few years ago I had a tour of nearby Natick Labs. It is a most unusual Army base, with more civilians than active duty military. Their mission is: “To create the ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 17:1-8

Denomination: Congregational

Defending The Faith Sermon Iv: Embrace The Deity Of Christ Series

Contributed by Charles Cunningham on May 6, 2020

In times of upheaval when our Christian Faith is being attacked relentlessly by unbelievers and scoffers, mature Christians embrace the truth of the Deity of Christ our Lord by whose authority we continue to order our lives.

IN TIMES LIKE THESE --- MATURE CHRISTIANS EMBRACE THE TRUTH OF THE DEITY OF CHRIST In the minds of many people God is a distant, foreign, unknown entity that exists out there somewhere. On the other hand, some folks say they believe in God but pay no attention to what His ...read more

Scripture: Luke 1:26-35