Sermons on Defense Of The Gospel:

Hell And The Gospel Series

Contributed by Ron Tuit on Jan 18, 2014

People feel "uncomfortable" about the topic of "Hell", but avoiding it will not change what Jesus taught about Hell; the Gospel frees people from the threat of Hell.

“A Four-Letter Word and the Gospel” or “Hell and the Gospel” Matt. 18:1-9, 25:29-46 Recently someone told me that I talk too much about sin. IF I am guilty of that accusation, I can justify my actions: SIN is the reason for millions of people spending their eternities in ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 18:1-9

Denomination: Baptist

The Definitive Gospel Series

Contributed by Ron Tuit on Feb 3, 2014

The Gospel is "definitive" because it is the good news of salvation through Christ Alone.

“The Definitive Gospel” “The Greek term “gospel” (ev-angelion) is the definitive Christian message which distinguishes IT from all other religions of the world. An ‘ev-angel’ was news of a great historical event which “changed the listeners’ ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 4:23

Denomination: Baptist

Gospel Humility Series

Contributed by Ron Tuit on Jul 26, 2014

Pride is the enemy of every human being ever born; Jesus taught the topic without mentioning the word.

Gospel Humility Luke 17:1-6 As we saw in Acts, the first generation of preachers, the apostles, were given power over disease, and power over death, and they were sent out with that power to authenticate the message of the gospel of the Kingdom that they brought. As a result, The Church grew in ...read more

Scripture: Luke 17:1-7

Denomination: Baptist

The "Simple" Gospel Series

Contributed by Bobby Stults on Feb 16, 2014

The Gospel is not complicated or busy, but it is simple and efficient! Christ and Christ crucified, and risen! Why do believers feel they need to add onto the Gospel?

Sermon Brief Date Written: February 14, 2014 Date Preached: February 16, 2014 Where Preached: OPBC (AM) Sermon Details: Series Title: A Series from 1 Corinthians Sermon Title: The “Simple” Gospel Sermon Text: 1 Cor 1:26-2:5 [ESV] – Read 2:1-2 here 1And I, when I ...read more

Denomination: Baptist

No Other Gospel

Contributed by Mark A. Barber on Feb 18, 2014

What is essential to the gospel of salvation?

No Other Gospel Galatians 1:1-9 Introduction There is no doubt of the great influence that Paul’s letter to the churches of Galatia has had on the church over the centuries. It has been front and center in the debate over the nature of salvation. The debate rages between faith and works. ...read more

Scripture: Galatians 1:1-9

Denomination: Independent/Bible

The Gift Of The Gospel

Contributed by James Maroney on Feb 28, 2014

The Gospel is the GREATEST gift we could give any human being. That being said, it is important that ministry, and saints alike, learn that the spreading of that gospel is not giving people what they WANT to hear, but what they NEED to hear.

“The Gift of the Gospel” Romans 1:1-11 Charles Spurgeon once said, “Where the gospel is fully and powerfully preached, with the Holy Ghost sent down from heaven, our churches do not only hold their own, but win converts; but when that which constitutes their strength is gone-we ...read more

Scripture: Romans 1:1-11

Denomination: Apostolic

The Gospel Of Legalism

Contributed by Stephen E. Trail on Mar 9, 2014

A sermon that describes the religious legalist.

"The Gospel of Legalism" Galatians 1:6 6 I marvel that ye are so soon removed from him that called you into the grace of Christ unto another gospel: Introduction: This morning I may be preaching one of the most important messages I have ever preached anywhere in my ministry. I hope that ...read more

Scripture: Galatians 1:6

Denomination: Baptist

Backyard Gospel

Contributed by Brian Tome on May 1, 2013

You are inadvertently sharing something or evangelizing for something all the time.

Know: You are an Evangelist Do: Get to know your neighbors You are inadvertently sharing something or evangelizing for something all the time. (Motorcycles, Camping, Cynicism, DWTS,) Gospel = Good News "You were courageous and honest and you got the goods for confessing! Way to go!!" -a young ...read more

Scripture: Colossians 1:5-7

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

The Veiled Gospel

Contributed by Gordon Weatherby on May 9, 2013

There is a veil over the eyes, and minds of unbelievers. It is only in Jesus Christ that the veil is removed.

“The Veiled Gospel” 2 Cor. 4:3-18 I. THE GOSPEL IS VEILED TO THOSE WHO ARE PERISHING. 1.) God's Physical Light is there for all mankind. A.) In creation, God said: “Let Light shine out of the darkness.” aa.) The creation of physical light into this world was ...read more

Scripture: 2 Corinthians 4:3-18

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Gospel Freedom Series

Contributed by David Owens on May 20, 2013

In Galatians 5:1-12, Paul makes it clear that we have been set free, but all that is lost if we return to the slavery and yoke of the Law.

A. Last year, a movie called Big Miracle was released. How many of you have seen the movie? 1. It is a movie that told the true story of a 1988 international effort to free 3 gray whales trapped four miles from freedom by early ice formation in Alaska. 2. At first few bothered to notice their ...read more

Scripture: Galatians 5:1-12

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Light Of The Gospel

Contributed by Ajai Prakash on Oct 23, 2013

The message of the gospel defeats Satan. We don’t preach ‘your best life now.’ We preach Christ crucified – the only way to salvation. The Power of the gospel exposes, veils and reveals Christ crucified.

Opening illustration: Some things just don’t seem to fit in our modern 21st century. A tribe of headhunters is one of them. Yet there is one such group of people whose story is worth telling. A tribe living high in the Philippine mountains, a 3-day’s walk from the nearest city, has ...read more

Scripture: 2 Corinthians 4:1-6

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

The Gospel Of God Series

Contributed by Steve Shepherd on Oct 24, 2013

Several different looks at this “good news” gospel. 1- It’s the gospel of the apostles 2- It’s the gospel of the prophets 3- It’s the gospel of the Son

INTRO.- The word “gospel” means glad tidings or good news! Good news! Know some? Heard any lately? Good news seems to be few and far between these days what with the poor economy, high gas prices, unemployment, decent jobs hard to find, falling housing market, etc. ILL.- A farmer ...read more

Scripture: Romans 1:1-6, Romans 1:1

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Strengthened By The Gospel

Contributed by Davon Huss on Nov 25, 2013

A sermon on Romans 16:25-27 used on Sunday before Thanksgiving (Material adapted from John Piper at: http://www.desiringgod.org/resource-library/sermons/god-strengthens-us-by-the-gospel)

HoHum: A new preacher came to minister with an aging congregation. He told them that he was thinking about serving them prune juice in place of grape juice for communion. When they asked him why he said, “Well, if the Holy Spirit won’t move you, maybe the prune juice will.” As ...read more

Scripture: Romans 16:25-27

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

The Gospel In A Ship

Contributed by Rev. Timothy Porter on Sep 8, 2014

In this Sermon we see that God as telling the word og the gospel and Jesus even in the Old Testament

THE GOSPEL IN THE SHIP Gen. 6:12-22 Introduction: When we come to the account of Noah’s Ark and the worldwide flood, there are many who refuse to believe that it is true. But it is! I choose to believe it just like it is written in the Bible. There are many great lessons that can ...read more

Scripture: Genesis 6:12-22

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Law Or Gospel?

Contributed by Isaac Butterworth on Feb 22, 2012

Just as entering the life of redemption requires the work of the Holy Spirit in our hearts, so continuing in the life of redemption requires his activity within us.

First Presbyterian Church Wichita Falls, Texas February 22, 2012 LAW OR GOSPEL? Isaac Butterworth Matthew 6:1-6, 16-18 (NIV) 1 ‘Be careful not to do your “acts of righteousness” before men, to be seen by them. If you do, you will have no reward from your Father in heaven. 2 ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 6:1-18

Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed