Sermons on Egocentric Gospel:

The Gospel According To John Series

Contributed by Paul Clark on Jul 10, 2018

Why John wrote his account of the Gospel

1 John 20:30-31 The Gospel according to John. Introduction: This is the beginning of about a 3 year journey through the book of John. I expect to bring some 150 sermons from this Gospel. In this sermon we shall examine the book as a whole, its title, its author, its uniqueness, and its ...read more

Scripture: John 20:30-31

Denomination: Baptist

Getting The Gospel Right

Contributed by Elmer Towns on Feb 18, 2019

The gospel is powerful to transform people.

A. THE CONTENT OF THE GOSPEL “Moreover, brethren, I declare to you the gospel . . . by which also you are saved . . . For I delivered to you first of all that which I also received: that Christ died for our sins according to the Scriptures, and that He was buried, and that He rose again the third ...read more

Scripture: 1 Corinthians 15:1-4

Denomination: Baptist

Community In The Struggle For The Gospel Series

Contributed by Gordon Curley on Mar 17, 2019

Community in the Struggle for the Gospel - Philippians chapter 1 verse 27 to chapter 2 verse 11 - sermon by Gordon Curley (PowerPoint slides to accompany this talk are available on request - email: gcurley@gcurley.info

SERMON OUTLINE: • You are not alone (1:27) • You are on the winning side (1:28) • You are honoured to suffer for Christ (1:29-30) • You need the mind of Christ (2:1-11) SERMON BODY Ill: • Last week it was reported that; • Chinese authorities have demolished a well-known Christian ...read more

Denomination: Brethren

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 Value Or Worth Of The Gospel

Contributed by Howard Gunter on Mar 6, 2018

The gospel is rejected by some as foolish. To true believers it is a gold standard.

Midweek Message/Devotion March 7, 2018 Reading: 1 Corinthians 1:18-25 The Value or Worth of the Gospel What is the value or worth of the gospel? Why is there so much variation and augmentation to God’s Word? Dr. Kenneth Chafin, in his commentary, says, “In this brief passage, The Apostle ...read more

Scripture: 1 Corinthians 1:18-25

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

The Universal Nature Of The Gospel

Contributed by Thomas Clawser on Apr 1, 2018

The Gospel is for everyone— bad neighbors, lazy brother-in-laws, ex-cons, hookers…even you.

Most of us like to assume that we're enlightened, tolerant, and unprejudiced people. Unfortunately, a new study reveals many of us have a hidden bias against anyone with a foreign accent. According to a summary of the study in The Wall Street Journal, "The further from native-sounding an accent is, ...read more

Scripture: Acts 10:34-43

Denomination: Other

Any Other Gospel Series

Contributed by Tom Fuller on Oct 3, 2011

Without attention and energy, we humans will default back to our flesh pleasing ways even after coming to Jesus. That's where the lie of legalism is so pervasive. Paul begins his battle against legalism by contrasting human achievement with grace.

We humans love to accomplish things. It’s so we can tell whether we are a success or not. This is also true when it comes to pleasing God. “Lord, I prayed and read your Word for an hour today.” “Father, I refrained from clobbering that guy who cut in front of me.” We ...read more

Scripture: Galatians 1:1-23

Denomination: Calvary Chapel

Called To Live The Gospel

Contributed by Revd. Martin Dale on Oct 29, 2011

If we want to see people come to Christ we need to be able to walk the talk. And that may mean SACRAFICIAL LIVING (no I didn’t saying GIVING!)

I Thessalonians 2 :7-13 Story: In his book, The Life God Blesses, Gordon Macdonald describes his encounter with a black South African, a high-ranking member of the African National Congress. He was profoundly impressed by the man’s understanding of African history and politics and his insight ...read more

Scripture: 1 Thessalonians 2:7-13

Denomination: Anglican

Thanksgiving Through The Gospel

Contributed by T.j. Conwell on Nov 20, 2011

Thanksgiving always brings memories and allows families to come together; but do we spend our entire lives being thankful, rejoicing always, and praying without ceasing? Paul's encouragement on this is clear, and God's will for your life requires it!

Thanksgiving through the Gospel 1 Thessalonians 5:12-18 Introduction - Thanksgiving is always a time of thinking back; a time of reflection for many - It brings to some memories of family gatherings, and even some funny reunions - For some though, it can bring sadness b/c of love’s lost or ...read more

Scripture: 1 Thessalonians 5:12-18

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Standing In The Freedom Of The Gospel:

Contributed by David Taylor on Jan 23, 2014

Introduction to Galatians

Standing in the Freedom of the Gospel: Introduction and Overview Galatians 1:1-5 Introduction to Galatians Galatians is unique among Paul’s epistles. His normal greeting is abrupt, with no prayer or thanksgiving for the evidences of grace, or some other prayer (see Eph 1; Col 1; and Phil ...read more

Scripture: Galatians 1:1-5

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

The Gospel, The Power Of God

Contributed by William Baeta on Jan 31, 2014

“For the message of the cross is foolishness to those who are perishing, but to us who are being saved it is the power of God” 1 Cor. 1:18.

Theme: The gospel, the power of God Text: Psalm 15; 1 Cor. 1:18-31; Matt. 5:1-12 The gospel means good news and everyone in the world wants to hear some good news. Men and women are tired of always hearing bad news broadcast over the airwaves on a daily basis. They are tired of hearing about the ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 5:1-12

Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

The Difference The Gospel Makes

Contributed by Kraig Pullam on Feb 19, 2014

Jesus, in one of is illustrative messages, reveals to His disciples the uniqueness of the gospel

What would you do if you had a blind man behind the wheel of your car and he kept wrecking your car? Here he goes into the ditch. There he goes into the other lane. And again he collides with inanimate objects. And yet again, he goes through the stop sign. What would you do? Would you say, ...read more

Scripture: Luke 5:33-39

Denomination: Baptist

The Gospel Message And Motivation Series

Contributed by David Taylor on Mar 6, 2014

Open Doors The Gospel Message and Motivation

Open Doors The Gospel Message and Motivation Acts 18:5-11 November 10, 2013 We started this series in Colossians, where Paul tells us to walk in wisdom toward those who do not know Christ by making the best use of our time. So Paul asked the Colossian church to pray that God would open a door to ...read more

Scripture: Acts 18:5-11

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Election In The Gospels And Acts Series

Contributed by Bob Faulkner on Nov 16, 2015

There is no question that Jesus taught on the foreknowledge and election of the Father. We trace this teaching now throughout the history books of the New Testament.

Matthew Fittingly in the New Testament, our first encounter with God's sovereignty is in regards to Jesus Himself. 1:21 gives us the words of the angel that His name will be Jesus. A small point, you say. Yet, here God intervenes in the process of childbirth and imposes His own will on a mother. ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 1:21

Denomination: Assembly Of God

The Gospel: Rights Of Sonship Series

Contributed by Brad Beaman on Nov 18, 2015

The passage of Galatians 3:26-4:7 is about Sonship. We find here about the tremendous privilege of Sonship that comes with faith in Christ. We became Sons of God when we trusted Christ as savior. We actually become a child of the king.

When you look at the coaching career of the winningest coach in division 1 basketball, Bobby Knight you see he has coached some pretty impressive players. He has coached Isaih Thomas, Michael Jordan (on the Olympic team) and other very notable players. Which one do you suppose was his favorite to ...read more

Denomination: Baptist