Sermons on Defense Of The Gospel:

The Gospels Series

Contributed by Jeffery Anselmi on Aug 2, 2019

The Gospels are meant to showcase the life and ministry of Jesus Christ and the reason for his coming.

1 The Gospels- Matthew 5:17-19 INTRODUCTION • SLIDE #1 • Today as we continue our Binge Reading the Bible series by turning to an exciting section of the Bible, the Gospels! • In this series, we have been examining how God speaks to us through the various sections of the Bible. • The Gospels ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 5:17-19

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

The Gospel Series

Contributed by Jeffery Anselmi on Jul 12, 2024

What is the Gospel?

INTRODUCTION - Today, we move to the next series in our Core 52 study, "A Beginners Guide to Greatness." - Mark was the youngest biographer of Jesus, and he had a string of failures in his ministry resume. - But he never quit, and by the end of his life, both Peter and Paul considered ...read more

Scripture: Mark 1:1

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

The Gospel Series

Contributed by Jeffery Anselmi on Apr 22, 2022

The message of the gospel is of the utmost importance.

INTRODUCTION • Today marks the start of a new series on Galatians, where the core component of the gospel of God’s grace will shine brightly as we move our way through the six chapters of this letter. We will better understand the heart of the apostle Paul and the core of his message. • As we ...read more

Scripture: Galatians 1:1-10

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

The Gospel

Contributed by Dennis Lee on Aug 28, 2018

This week in our What We Believe series we are taking a look at the gospel of Jesus Christ, and how we, like Paul, are not to be ashamed of it, because it is the power and righteousness of God.

What We Believe The Gospel Romans 1:14-17 In our series on what we believe, last week we looked at the Bible and how it is God’s word to us providing answers and directions for life that are practical, beneficial, and relevant. It teaches us what is true and reproves what isn’t, and it instructs ...read more

Scripture: Romans 1:14-17

Denomination: Foursquare

The Gospel Series

Contributed by Carl Willis on Sep 23, 2020

We've all hear the term "gospel" and we know it is "good news", so let's examine why this news is so life changing.

The Gospel • Before the fall – fellowship with God • God gives his instruction – Genesis 2:16-17 • Sin o Entered the world through Adam and Eve – Genesis 3:1-19 ? Naked and exposed • Covered by the shedding of blood – Genesis 3:21 ? The curse - death o The Law ...read more

Scripture: Romans 8:9, Genesis 3:21, Romans 10:9-10, John 3:16, Matthew 4:17, Ephesians 2:8-9, 1 Thessalonians 4:13-18, Romans 6:5, 1 Corinthians 15:54-56, John 20:11-20, Ephesians 1:13, Ephesians 1:7, Matthew 27:46, 2 Corinthians 5:21, Luke 1:30-31, Matthew 1:18-21, Isaiah 53:4-6, Genesis 3:15, Romans 3:23, Leviticus 17:11, Romans 5:9, Genesis 2:16-17  (view more)  (view less)

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

The Gospel Series

Contributed by Christian Cheong on Jul 18, 2021

Man can be declared righteous because an atoning sacrifice has been made on his behalf, satisfying the wrath of God, when he believes in Christ and accept the gift of salvation from God and is forgiven of his sin and made right with God.

Today I am going to preach the Gospel, the “good news”, a message that the world desperately needs to hear. • All humanity, whether knowingly or unknowingly, has turned from God and now faces the wrath of God for their sin. • Paul has written at length to affirm this. He left no doubt that all ...read more

Scripture: Romans 3:21-31, Ezekiel 36:25-27, Isaiah 53:5-6

Denomination: Independent/Bible

The Gospel Series

Contributed by Matthew Kratz on Aug 9, 2018

In Galatians 1:1-5, the Apostle Paul explains these facts of the Gospel in stating: 1) His authority (his right to speak) (Galatians 1:1-2), 2) His message (the truths he speaks) (Galatians 1:3–4), and 3) His motive (his reason for speaking) (Gal.1:5).

Martin Luther (1483-1546), is known by many as the father of the Reformation. Luther had tried everything he knew to be a good Christian. He wrote:?"I was a good monk and kept my order so strictly that I could claim that if ever a monk were able to reach heaven by monkish discipline I should have ...read more

Scripture: Galatians 1:1-5

Denomination: Other

The Gospel Series

Contributed by Ian Humphrey on Oct 31, 2025

The Gospel

Galatians 1 v 11 - 24 The Gospel It's Source It's Definite - 11 But I certify you, brethren, It's Declared - that the gospel which was preached of me It's Divine - is not after man. It's Substance Paul's Rejection - 12 For I neither received it of man, ...read more

Scripture: Galatians 1:11-24

Denomination: Holiness

The Defense Of The Word Of God - Part One. Series

Contributed by Johnny A. Palmer Jr. on Oct 12, 2010

Contending for the faith.

Intro: 1. Paul wrote to Timothy, "Now you followed my teaching, conduct, purpose, faith, patience, love, perseverance," 2 Timothy 3:10 (NASB) 2. "In the Greek text, the definite article precedes each of the descriptive nouns in verses 10 and 11, grammatically connecting each to the ...read more

Scripture: Jude 1:3-4

Denomination: Baptist

Paul On The Defense: 2 Corinthians Intro Series

Contributed by Ed Vasicek on Sep 6, 2011

Christians have a long-standing tradition of being confused about church leadership and the identity of the Christian lay person. The Corinthian church experienced this problem even in the middle of the first century! Who are we?

[Note: this sermon was so long -- or my preaching of it -- that I was only to cover my first point in 1/2 hour] Paul on the Defense: 2 Corinthians Intro (2 Corinthians 1:1-2, textual) 1. Paul plants the church in Corinth (about 51 A.D.) 2. Paul writes I Corinthians (about 54 A.D.) 3. Timothy and ...read more

Scripture: 2 Corinthians 1:1

Denomination: Independent/Bible

Defensive Strategies For Dealing With Difficult Superiors

Contributed by Paul Fritz on Oct 18, 2000

Be quick to hear, slow to speak and slow to anger while showing a Holy Spirit given wisdom.

Defensive Strategies For Dealing with Difficult Superiors (James 1:19-22) ILlustration:Formula for handling people: 1. Listen to the other person’s story. 2. Listen to the other person’s full story. 3. Listen to the other person’s full story first. Gen. George Marshall, Bits & Pieces, April, ...read more

Scripture: James 1:19-22

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Stand Your Ground: Play Defense

Contributed by Marcos Suazo on Oct 27, 2004

. The saying “you can run but you can’t hide” should be sin’s motto. Although, what’s more important to understand is that the only way for us to overcome sin is through true repentance

Stand your ground and play defense 2 Samuel 11 & 12 Intro: I believe, from speaking to people, and from my own personal experience that most do not fully understand the concept of sin and how powerful it is. How it can affect and attack someone who walks into church for the first time the same ...read more

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

The Defense Of Marriage: What Is God's View?

Contributed by Terry Frazier on Apr 27, 2013

America is the midst of a major culture war and a big battle in this war is occurring over marriage: traditional marriage Vs. alternative definitions of marriage such as same sex marriage. What does God have to say about marriage and what its definition s

The Defense Of Marriage: What Is God’s View? Traditional marriage is under attack like never before. People not only in America but all over the world are debating and arguing over what a marriage is and what a marriage isn’t. As Christians it doesn’t really matter what our ...read more

Scripture: Genesis 2:21-25

Denomination: Baptist

How To Give A Defense For Your Hope

Contributed by Clay Gentry on Sep 10, 2013

We're supposed to be prepared to give a defense for the hope that is within us. But how are we to go about that? Using Paul's defense in Acts 26 we'll lay the ground work for sharing your hope with others.

In Acts 26:1-23, the apostle Paul is standing before King Agrippa and makes a compelling defense for the hope that was in him (Acts 26:1 ESV, 21:6; 1 Peter 3:15). As we read his defense (or sermon if you will,) we’ll learn some valuable tips that will help us all in presenting a defense for ...read more

Scripture: Acts 26:1-23, 1 Peter 3:15

Denomination: *other

Paul's Self-Defense Series

Contributed by Glenn Pease on Mar 30, 2021

For Paul conscience is the self-awareness that you are right or wrong in your attitudes and actions. If you are deceiving people and doing what you know is not the will of God, you will feel guilty.

Jonathan Edwards was born in 1703, and he became one of the greatest preachers in history. He lived in a day when pastors went to a church out of seminary and stayed there for the rest of their lives. His father was the pastor of The Congregational Church in the little village of East Windsor, ...read more

Scripture: 2 Corinthians 1:12-17