Sermons on Defining The Gospel:

Who's Gospel Is It?

Contributed by Tommy Ellis on May 10, 2002

Sermon explains that the Good News does not belong to a preacher, a church, or a denomination--it is the gospel of Jesus. Unity and humility are encouraged.

WHO’S GOSPEL IS IT? Have you have heard of T. D. Jakes? Charles Stanley? Rod Parsley? Creflo Dollar? Billy Graham? Kenneth Copeland? Kenneth Haggin? Cho Yonggi? Which one do you like best and why? We can be attracted to certain amongst this list based upon our personalities, our church ...read more

Scripture: 1 Corinthians 1:10-13

Denomination: Pentecostal

The Gospel In A Game Of Hockey

Contributed by John Foster on Apr 15, 2001

Takes three aspects of the game of ice-hockey and finds bible messages in them. This sermon was given to a mainly unbelieving group of ice-hockey supporters of The Sheffield Steelers Ice Hockey Club, United Kingdom.

This sermon was given to a mainly non-Christian group of ice hockey fans in 25th January 2001. It was very different to the sermons given in Church to seekers or believers. I found this sermon difficult to write and indeed the delivery went slightly away from this script as the Spirit lead ...read more

Scripture: Luke 6:37

Denomination: Methodist

"The Power Of The Gospel"

Contributed by Blake Carroll on Sep 14, 2001

The power of the Gospel is tremendous.

Title: “The Power Of The Gospel” Scripture: Romans 1:16-17 Introduction: The gospel is the one and only message that has tremendous power and the one thing that Christians should not be ashamed of. It is a message that came from God, and is centered around His Son, Jesus ...read more

Scripture: Romans 1:16-17

Denomination: Baptist

Introduction To The Gospel Of John Series

Contributed by Jimmy Davis on Sep 19, 2001

First in Series in a detailed study of the Gospel of John. An Introduction to the Gospel of John, The Prologue is a part of the first "P" in the Gospel of John. The Three P’s found in the Gospel of John.

Note to reader: This is the first lesson in a series of Bible study on the Gospel of John. The Gospel of John Introduction to the Bible study on the Gospel of John: The Gospel of John is a document written for a first century audience. The stories that Jesus told in His ministry were not ...read more

Scripture: John 1:1-18

Denomination: Baptist

Fighting For The Truth Of The Gospel Series

Contributed by Greg Nance on Nov 5, 2005

Is it law or faith, Moses or Abraham, curse or promise? The way of blessing must often be defended. Do you belong to Christ?

When was the last time you had a big argument? Some of you may not be able to remember it, on the other hand, perhaps you had one on the way to church this morning. Arguing is what we do with people when we want them to see our perspective about something we disagree on. Galatians records one ...read more

Scripture: Galatians 3:1-29

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

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

The Gospel According To You Series

Contributed by Sheila Crowe on Sep 27, 2005

Theme: Our mission demands that we always be prepared to tell others what we believe and the difference knowing it has made in our lives.

Sermon: The Gospel According to You Is 12:1-6, I Peter 3:15 Feb 13, 2005 (Part of the series Putting the pieces together) Theme: Our mission demands that we always be prepared to tell others what we believe and the difference knowing it has made in our lives. In case you haven’t noticed ...read more

Scripture: Isaiah 12:1-6

Denomination: United Methodist

The Gospel Is Preached At The Areopagus Series

Contributed by Chris Appleby on Oct 25, 2005

Paul takes the context of a pagan city and uses their apparent spiritual thirst to tell them about Jesus and his rescue from the judgement to come.

Here’s Paul, left alone in Athens, the cultural capital of the world. How do you think he’d be feeling? Overwhelmed? Excited? Fascinated? Imagine this is you, not in Athens, but in New York or Paris or Rome or Berlin? How would you be feeling? Like you couldn’t wait to get out and start exploring? ...read more

Scripture: Acts 17:16-34

Denomination: Anglican

A Troubling Truth Of The Gospel Series

Contributed by Greg Nance on Oct 31, 2005

Walking according to the truth of the Gospel can be inconvenient and uncomfortable at times. It can happen to the best of us, just ask Peter.

Follow me in this extended reading from Galatians: Galatians 1:11 For I would have you know, brethren, that the gospel which was preached by me is not according to man. 13 For you have heard of my former manner of life in Judaism, how I used to persecute the church of God beyond measure, and ...read more

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Thanksgiving For The Spread Of The Gospel Series

Contributed by Chris Appleby on Nov 2, 2005

The Church that receives the Gospel has a responsibility to pass it on. The Church that passes on the gospel must first embody it. It’s no use speaking the words if the actions that go with the words don’t agree.

Today we start a new series, on Paul’s first letter to the Thessalonians. This is probably the first letter Paul wrote, although the date of Galatians could be either a few years before or after the date of this letter. In any event, it seems to have been written while Paul was in Corinth. You’ll ...read more

Scripture: 1 Thessalonians 1:1-10

Denomination: Anglican

Cooperation For The Sake Of The Gospel

Contributed by Bart Leger on May 5, 2005

Cooperation is necessary for the protection of unity in the church.

Paul was a great statesman for the faith. When we think of Paul we normally think of a man of unwavering faith, firm resolve, and unshakeable courage. One virtue which may not come to mind as quickly is Paul’s humility, gentleness and willingness to abase himself for the sake of the gospel. ...read more

Scripture: Acts 21:17-26

Denomination: Independent/Bible

God's Gospel Plan

Contributed by Joe Harding on May 21, 2005

GOD HAS A PLAN AND HE KNOWS WHAT IT IS!

GOD’S GOSPEL PLAN JEREMIAH 29:1-14 CELEBRATION SEVICE AT TURING POINTS COMMUNITY CHURCH INTRODUCTION: THINGS JUST DON’T ALWAYS MAKE SENSE! TSUNAMI, EARTH QUAKES, HURRICANS, CANCER, HEART ATTACKS, CAR WRECKS, DIVORCE, ADD, ADHD, BI-POLAR, DEPRESSION, LAYOFFS, NO JOBS, A FAILING GRADE, A HARD CLASS, ...read more

Scripture: Jeremiah 29:1-14

Denomination: Baptist

God's Power In The Gospel

Contributed by Donato Solano on Jan 19, 2006

The gospel is God’s power to save men. We have the most powerful weapon against sin and its power. We have to spread the gospel for others to experience God’s power by believing in it.

INTRODUCTION Oppositions to the Gospel may hinder our obedience or service. We may think that we cannot go on because the opposition is too much for us to handle. It will make us suffer more. But let these words from God strengthen us. I. THE GOSPEL IS POWERFUL, 8-9(Cf. Romans ...read more

Scripture: 2 Timothy 1:8-12

Denomination: Baptist

The Gospel Mission That Never Was Series

Contributed by Ian Humphrey on Nov 8, 2001

exposition on Matt ch8

THE MISSION THAT NEVER WAS Matthew 8 v. 23 - 34 1. The disciples deliverance from the storm v. 23 - 27 Note:- (a) Their dedication v. 23 "His disciples followed Him" - there was cost involved v.22 (b) Their danger v. 24 note it was sudden "behold", severe, " a great tempest" i.e.like an ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 8:23-34

Denomination: Holiness

The Gospel According To You

Contributed by Danny Moss on Feb 1, 2002

This sermon stresses the importance of preaching the true Gospel of Christ, and also living it.

THE GOSPEL ACCORDING TO YOU Text: 2nd Corinthians 3:2 Introduction- This message is really for preachers. It can apply to all believers, but specifically, I have ministers of the Gospel in mind in the things that I will say today. It is a great and tremendous ...read more

Scripture: 2 Corinthians 3:2

Denomination: Baptist