Sermons on Defending The Gospel:

Inhale And Exhale The Gospel

Contributed by J Jeffrey Smead on Aug 31, 2015

In the Christian life faith and works go together like inhaling and exhaling. Billy Graham stated it in these terms: Faith is taking the Gospel in; works is taking the Gospel out." Updated September 2018

A very young boy ... was hurrying ...to catch a bus. Carrying gifts under his arm, ...he was struggling ...with his crutches. Suddenly, ...a man bumped into him ... knocking his parcels ......in all directions. The man then paused ...and scolded the young lad... for getting in his way. ...read more

Scripture: Genesis 2:7, 1 John 3:17-18, James 2:1-20

Denomination: Anglican

The Gospel: Opposes Legalism Series

Contributed by Brad Beaman on Sep 4, 2015

There is a monumental issue at stake. The Gospel of Grace is being weighed in the balance. Donft turn Christianity into a list of rules. It takes extra work to be Spirit led.

How would you like to walk up to the man who preached the Pentecost sermon, get up close to his face, (this man who walked on water), look him straight in the eye in front of a crowd of people and say, Peter my buddy, Cephas old pal, you are not preaching the true gospel. You better straiten up and ...read more

Scripture: Galatians 2:11-16

Denomination: Baptist

The Gospel: Christ In You Series

Contributed by Brad Beaman on Sep 8, 2015

This is a classic passage for living a life for God. The Christian life is letting Christ live through us.

You may have heard someone describing their conception or rather their misconception of Christianity something like this: Christianity is taking the ten things you like to do most and stop doing them and taking the ten things you like to do least and start doing them. How can you explain this kind ...read more

Scripture: Galatians 2:17-21

Denomination: Baptist

66 Gospels | Genesis Series

Contributed by Michael Monica on Dec 18, 2015

The Gospel in all of Scripture.

66 Gospels | Genesis Genesis 3:1-21 Now the serpent was more crafty than any other beast of the field that the LORD God had made. He said to the woman, “Did God actually say, ‘You shall not eat of any tree in the garden’?” And the woman said to the serpent, “We may eat of the fruit of the trees ...read more

Scripture: Genesis 3:1-21

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Politicians, Planning And The Gospel Series

Contributed by W Pat Cunningham on Jan 30, 2016

Ultimately, to get anything real accomplished, we must succumb to the will of God in joy.

Thursday of Fourth Week in Course 2016 Joy of the Gospel Every human ruler, every human manager comes to office with wonderful plans for improvement in the domain of his rule. Just consider the political candidates for the presidency vying for our support: on one side we have candidates who spins ...read more

Scripture: Mark 6:7-13

Denomination: Catholic

The Gospel According To Genesis Series

Contributed by Dwayne Dickson on Feb 20, 2016

In this sermon of the sacrifice of Isaac we see a presentation of the Gospel. Most importantly we see us. We see that God is willing to provide a sacrifice for us if we are willing to put ourselves on His altar.

The Gospel According to Genesis Introduction We often think of the Gospel as found only in the New Testament. After all, we often call it the Gospel of Jesus Christ. But listen to what the Apostle Peter has to say about the Gospel. 1 Peter 1:17-20 (NLT) And remember that the heavenly Father to ...read more

Scripture: Genesis 22:1-13

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

A Blood-Stained Gospel Series

Contributed by Derrick Strickland on Feb 27, 2016

To abandon the blood-stained cross is to abandon the power of the gospel.

INTRO: 1. Mel Gibson’s movie called “The Passion of the Christ” has stirred a great deal of response throughout our nation…some I truly expected, some I find more disturbing. a. It came as no surprise to me when the press, which glorifies the filth and immorality of ...read more

Denomination: Pentecostal

The Holy Spirit In The Gospels

Contributed by John Gaston on Jul 9, 2015

He filled a fetus, conceived Christ, fulfilled Messianic expectation, descended like a Dove, led to be tested, helps us worship, makes us born from above, teaches & reminds us, and fills us with power to witness & validate the Gospel.

THE HOLY SPIRIT IN THE GOSPELS INTRODUCTION A. HUMOR 1. Bill Gates died and went to heaven where Peter gave him a nice house with a pool. 2. One day, he bumped into another man and saw that the other guy had a lot nicer things than he had. 3. So Gates asked him, "Were you a minister or ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 12:28

Denomination: Assembly Of God

Homilies And The Joy Of The Gospel Series

Contributed by W Pat Cunningham on Jul 11, 2015

"The homily takes up once more the dialogue which the Lord has already established with his people. "

Thursday of 15th week in course 2015 Joy of the Gospel Today we see Moses, who you remember fled from Egypt after killing an Egyptian oppressor, being called by God to go and preach to Pharaoh. The message: let all your slaves go into the desert. Let them abandon their jobs for a week or two, ...read more

Scripture: Exodus 3:13-20

Denomination: Catholic

Committed To Promoting The Gospel Series

Contributed by Christopher Benfield on Sep 28, 2016

Even though Paul was in bonds, he rejoiced that the Gospel continued to be preached. He refused to allow his circumstances create despair. We too must seek every opportunity to share our faith, while rejoicing for others who are committed as well.

Committed to Promoting the Gospel Philippians 1: 12-18 As one reads the opening verses of this letter, it is not immediately evident that Paul was bound in prison. His joy and positive attitude conceal the difficulties he faced daily. Although he was not free to move about within society, Paul ...read more

Scripture: Philippians 1:12-18

Denomination: Baptist

The First Commandment And The Gospel Series

Contributed by Ron Tuit on Oct 3, 2016

The Gospel Drama continues to unfold with God speaking the Ten Commandments to His people at Mount Sinai. The first commandment shows the sovereign omnipresent character of Yahweh and points to Jesus visitation to come.

Exodus: The First Commandment and the Gospel Exodus 20:1-21 Last study we looked at the 10th plague inflicted upon the Egyptians, namely, the death of all the first born in the land. God graciously provided escape for His people by the Passover of the Lord. The blood of the perfect lambs which ...read more

Scripture: Exodus 20:1-21

Denomination: Baptist

The Gospel According To Judges Series

Contributed by Michael Monica on Aug 22, 2019

Finding salvation from Genesis to Revelation

The Gospel According to Judges “After the death of Joshua, the Israelites asked the LORD, “Who of us is to go up first to fight against the Canaanites? The LORD answered, “Judah shall go up; I have given the land into their hands.” I’m someone who enjoys being in control. It’s one of my ...read more

Scripture: Judges 1:1-2

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

The Gospel According To Romans Series

Contributed by Michael Monica on Sep 5, 2019

The Gospel According to Romans

“For I am not ashamed of the Gospel for it is the power of God for salvation for everyone who believes, to the Jew first and to the Greek.” The Bible is often referred to or seen as 66 books (or love letters) which spans about 1400 years of human history. Some say it is one story about Jesus. I ...read more

Scripture: Romans 1:16

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

The Laser Light Of The Gospel Series

Contributed by Ed Vasicek on Sep 23, 2019

The New Covenant Gospel is not a competitor with God’s plans for Israel, but there is a difference between the Old and New Covenants: The Israelites became part of the Old by birth, we become part of the New Covenant only by second birth.

The Laser Light of the Gospel (Romans 3:1-20) 1. Laser lights are useful as pointers. I have one, but only rarely use it. 2. They are not toys. [https://phys.org/newsstory below:] 3. Concern is growing over the safe use of small, battery powered, hand held lasers. For example, there are now ...read more

Scripture: Romans 3:1-20

Denomination: Independent/Bible

Gospelling Like Paul Series

Contributed by Allan Quak on Sep 27, 2019

Paul commends the church of the Thessalonians for being a model to the others churches. They imitate Paul who avoids all worldly techniques when he brings the Gospel; and who also brings the Gospel with family familiarity. Such gospelling will make believers strong and ready and stand out.

You can listen to the full message here:- http://www.nec.org.au/strong-and-ready/ Message 1 Thessalonians 2:1-16 Gospelling Like Paul As we make our way through Thessalonians a topic which will come up regularly is that of imitation. Seeing what someone does … their life. … the way they go about ...read more

Scripture: 1 Thessalonians 2:1-16

Denomination: Baptist