Sermons on Giving Life For The Gospel:

Be Inspired To Preach The Gospel

Contributed by Ian Johnson on Jun 3, 2003

The life of Samuel Marsden Apostle to New Zealand is an inspiration to us to preach the gospel again.

On Christmas day 1814 the gospel was first preached in New Zealand at Oihi bay in Northland. God had a plan for the salvation of the nation then, and He has a plan now, I have included a bit of history about the Rev Samuel Marsden, which I hope will inspire many to take up the challenge afresh. ...read more

Scripture: Luke 2:10

Denomination: Pentecostal

Give Thanks To God

Contributed by Craig Condon on Aug 24, 2015

Jesus invites us to take part in his feast for the soul. He urges us to eat until we are full. Only he can satisfy our deepest hunger-the quest for eternal fellowship with him. Our main purpose in life is to get spiritual nourishment and eternal life.

A country preacher decided to skip services one Sunday morning to spend the day hiking in the wilderness. Rounding a sharp bend in the trail, he collided with a bear and was sent tumbling down a steep grade. He landed on a rock and broke both legs. With the ferocious bear charging at him from a ...read more

Scripture: Deuteronomy 26:1-11

Denomination: Anglican

New Life Series

Contributed by Thomas Swope on Jan 14, 2012

A study of the Gospel of Luke chapter 7 verses 11 to 17

Luke 7: 11 – 17 New Life 11 Now it happened, the day after, that He went into a city called Nain; and many of His disciples went with Him, and a large crowd. 12 And when He came near the gate of the city, behold, a dead man was being carried out, the only son of his mother; and she was a ...read more

Scripture: Luke 7:11-17

Denomination: Calvary Chapel

The Bread Of Life

Contributed by Craig Condon on Feb 4, 2015

Most important; however, is the need to be thankful for the spiritual food and the blessings it brings. We must always allow these blessings to draw us closer to God in faith, hope and love.

When I was doing the research for my homily, I came across a story that I think fits in quite well with this morning's Gospel reading, so I'd like to share it with you. It might also serve as a warning to those of us who preach sermons! An elderly minister was searching in his closet for his ...read more

Scripture: John 6:25-35, John 6:35

Denomination: Anglican

Christian Giving

Contributed by Bishop Prof. Julius Soyinka on Mar 15, 2012

Giving is an important aspect of the Christian life because it has capacity to provoke the blessings of God upon the giver, but most of us are not faithful in our giving.

CHRISTIAN GIVING Study text: I Corinthians 16:1-4 1 Cor 16:1-4: Now concerning the collection for the saints, as I have given order to the churches of Galatia, even so do ye. 2 Upon the first day of the week let every one of you lay by him in store, as God hath prospered him, that there be no ...read more

Scripture: 1 Corinthians 16:1-4

Denomination: Pentecostal

Sharing The Gospel In An Egospel (Igospel) World

Contributed by Scott Bradford on Feb 23, 2009

This sermon is about reaching and making disciples in a technology savy world

Have you seen the e-mail entitled “What if we treated out Bible like our cell phone?” (author unknown) “I wonder what would happen if we treated our Bible like we treat our cell phone? What if we carried it around In our purses or pockets? What if we flipped through it several times a day? ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 28:16-20

Denomination: United Methodist

A Worthy Life Series

Contributed by C. Philip Green on Feb 3, 2016

If we want to promote the good news of God’s love, then we must stand together in suffering for the Savior.

Just a few years ago (February 2013), Great Britain's Food Standards Agency closed a slaughterhouse and a processing plant after investigators found horse carcasses had been used to make beef burgers and kebabs sold in Britain. A month later, Swedish furniture giant IKEA was drawn into the food ...read more

Scripture: Philippians 1:27-30

Denomination: Evangelical Free

Revival From Death To Life Series

Contributed by I. Grant Spong on Sep 28, 2021

What does the spread of the Gospel have to do with revival?

What does the spread of the Gospel have to do with revival? From Pentecost until today, the Gospel has brought revival from death to life. Life-giving renewal spread to Antioch, Athens, Babylon, Berea, Caesarea, Cenchrea, Colossae, Corinth, Crete, Cyrene, Damascus, Derbe, Ephesus, Hierapolis, ...read more

Denomination: Baptist

Life Light And Hope In Jesus

Contributed by Roger Smith on Aug 18, 2024

Today the Holy Spirit is shining a new light into your heart. Just be open to let the light of Jesus penetrate into your innermost being and illumine your soul. In Jesus you will exxperience a whole new dimension to your life; you can have that new spiritual life right now!

LIGHT LIFE & HOPE IN JESUS Many years ago my wife and I visited some caves in Somerset (UK). We went down quite deep until no daylight coud reach that far down. Thankfully, there were electric lights to show off the beauty of the rock formations and the underground lake. Just to ilustrate the ...read more

Scripture: John 8:12, 2 Corinthians 4:6, 1 John 5:12

Denomination: Congregational

He Gave His Life Series

Contributed by Jon Miller on Mar 1, 2011

Part of a series on the Gospel of John this message shows how Jesus willingly gave his life for us on the cross.

He Gave His Life John 19:28-42 -There is a lot of ground to cover in this passage this morning -I Want us to see something that is so important for us as Christians and that is the details in Jesus' last moments on earth. -Our faith rest in the details. The Christian faith is not based on just ...read more

Scripture: John 19:28-42

Put On The Shoes Of The Gospel Series

Contributed by Paul Clemente on Mar 1, 2010

With the Gospel given to you, you can have the confidence to stand and move on with your life for God!

We have an awesome God who has given us everything we need for life and godliness! Why is it that many of us Christians are not happy with life and not godly? One of the major reasons of course is that God has not fully judged evil. For a moment, in God’s schedule, the prince of this world we live ...read more

Scripture: Ephesians 6:13-18

Denomination: Independent/Bible

Selected To Life Or Condemned Already? Series

Contributed by Ken Mckinley on May 28, 2019

This is the 11th sermon in our series on John's Gospel. In this sermon I discuss how God's sovereignty and our faith work in unison to accomplish salvation.

Selected to Life or Condemned Already? (Gospel of John Part 11) Text: John 3:16 – 21 It’s hard to believe, but this is our 11th week in John’s Gospel already, and we’re just cruising right along… We made it to chapter three a couple of weeks ago, but since this is such a well-known chapter, and ...read more

Scripture: John 3:16-21

Denomination: Independent/Bible

Three Gifts We Can Give This Christmas

Contributed by Mark Mitchell on Dec 22, 2015

The Gospel is the best gift that can be given to anyone this time of year

Three Gifts We Can Give This Christmas Matt 2:1-11 Intro: Isa 60:6 A multitude of camels shall cover you, the young camels of Midian and Ephah; all those from Sheba shall come. They shall bring gold and frankincense, and shall bring good news, the praises of the LORD. - Illustration ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 2:1-11

Denomination: Baptist

Giving To A Giving God Series

Contributed by Pat Damiani on Dec 26, 2013

God desires for me to give to Him in the same way He has given to me

This morning we come to a passage that has – in my opinion – been one of the most misused passages in the entire Bible. It has been used throughout church history to perpetuate what I believe, based on my understanding of the Scriptures as a whole, are myths. And to demonstrate that, ...read more

Scripture: Malachi 3:6-12

Denomination: Baptist

The Essential Christian Life Series

Contributed by Rick Crandall on Mar 18, 2017

The Essential Christian Life: 1. Our going. 2. Our gathering. 3. Our giving. 4. Our God. 5. Our goal.

The Essential Christian Life Acts 9:32-43 Sermon by Rick Crandall Grayson Baptist Church - Revised March 5, 2017 INTRODUCTION: *The average person breathes about 12 to 18 times a minute. Of course, we do that all the time. And if you're like me, you almost never think about it. But when it comes ...read more

Scripture: Acts 9:32-43

Denomination: Baptist