Sermons on Gospel Challenge:

Time To Be Full Time Christians

Contributed by Ian Bullock on Mar 18, 2021

A sermon considering the price of discipleship, and challenging people to action. I borrowed the Illustration at the beginning of my sermon from Revd. Martin Dale sermon in 2006 with thanks :)

In the name of the Father, Son and Holy Spirit. Amen. 26 Christians were crucified at Niz-hiz-aka Hill in Nagasaki, Japan on the 15 February 1597, amongst them was a young seventeen year old boy, Thomas Kosaki, who had been sentenced to die for his Christian witness - along with his father. He ...read more

Scripture: John 12:20-33

Denomination: Anglican

Let Your Light Shine

Contributed by Ian Bullock on Apr 15, 2021

A look at how the disciples encountered Christ post resurrection, and how this speaks into the present day filled with hopelessness and apathy, and how as modern disciples the torch has passed to us to continue the work

In the name of the Father, Son and Holy Spirit. Amen. As we continue to journey through our Easter Season, the Gospel continues to speak to us about the impact that the Resurrection had upon the disciples. Last week, the Gospel focussed on Thomas and his disbelief, and this week, we continue by ...read more

Scripture: Luke 24:36-48

Denomination: Anglican

Are You Ready To Bear Your Cross

Contributed by Ian Bullock on Sep 8, 2021

This sermon provokes us into thinking about how we bear our cross, and whether we live in the world or not of it, drawing on some of St Pauls teachings to the early churches

In the name of the Father, son and Holy Spirit. Amen. There is a story told of a man who was struggling to carry his cross, he complained and moaned at anyone that he came in contact with. Eventually the Lord heard his complaints and paid him a visit. My son, I have heard your pain, and I want ...read more

Scripture: Mark 8:27-38

Denomination: Anglican

Ephesians: Wealth, Walk, And Warfare: Lesson 8

Contributed by Elmer Towns on Aug 24, 2009

Putting on the full armor of God in preparation for spiritual victory.

A. INTRODUCTION: EPHESIANS 6 1. After becoming servants, we must also become soldiers. 2. The war of spiritual dimensions, “in the heavenlies” (v. 12). Paul is a prisoner, “in chains” (v. 20). 3. Sister book to Joshua, i.e., an outward battle for land, Ephesians an inward ...read more

Scripture: Ephesians 6:12-20

Denomination: Baptist

The Life-Transforming Power Of The Gospel Series

Contributed by C Jordan on Nov 7, 2009

God has called us to be missionary Christians – to share the Gospel (Good News) with everyone we meet. The Gospel has the power to transform their lives.

SUPERNATURAL #14: THE POWER OF THE GOSPEL KEY TEXT: “But you shall receive power when the Holy Spirit has come upon you; and you shall be witnesses to Me in Jerusalem, and in all Judea and Samaria, and to the end of the earth.” (Acts 1:8). REVIEW PART ONE: MAPS • In Acts 13, the Lord called ...read more

Scripture: Acts 14:1-20

Denomination: *other

One Lord, One Gospel

Contributed by Thomas Clawser on Jan 14, 2017

Salvation is for everyone; even those who don't resemble us. With Christ’s help, we can put aside the partiality that binds us, and love people as He does.

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 ...read more

Scripture: Acts 10:34-43

Denomination: Other

One Lord, One Gospel

Contributed by Thomas Clawser on Jan 14, 2017

Salvation is for everyone; even those who don't resemble us. With Christ’s help, we can put aside the partiality that binds us, and love people as He does.

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

The Church On Earth: What's Wrong With The Church?

Contributed by Justin Steckbauer on Apr 26, 2021

How many times have you listened to sermons, read articles, or read books which inevitably point to the "failings of the church?" It seems like a constant theme.

How many times have you listened to sermons, read articles, or read books which inevitably point to the "failings of the church?" It seems like a constant theme. The church isn't doing this, the church isn't doing that! The church is failing because of this; the church sucks ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 16:18

Denomination: Salvation Army

Old Time Gospel Beliefs

Contributed by Steve Shepherd on May 10, 2001

Old time gospel beliefs are never out of date.

OLD TIME GOSPEL BELIEFS INTRO.- Our beliefs are very important. What we believe controls our lives and our destines. ILL.- Here is what little Danny Dutton, age 8, from Chula Vista, California, believes about God. His third grade homework assignment was to "Explain God." "One of God’s main ...read more

Scripture: John 3:16

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

A Gospel Worth Accepting And Affirming

Contributed by Gordon Curley on May 27, 2012

Paul accepted by the Apostles. (Powerpoint slides to accompany this talk are available on request – email: gcurley@gcurley.info)

SERMON OUTLINE (1). Meet the cast: • Paul. • Barnabus. • Titus. • Peter, John & James. • ‘False believers’. (2). Drama in three parts: • Act 1: Paul’s Coming (vs 1-2a). • Act 2: Paul’s Companion(s) (vs 3-5). • Act 3: ...read more

Scripture: Galatians 2:1-10

Denomination: Brethren

The Incarnation Of Christ, As The Gospels Told

Contributed by Ronald Harbaugh on Dec 17, 2007

This is a Christmas sermon in poetry, reflecting on the progression of thought in describing Christ’s birth as the Gospels were written. I wrote it to describe questions from a member.

Christmas Eve, December 25, 2007 - All Gospels Grace be unto you and peace, from God our Father and from our Lord, Jesus Christ. Amen. Let us pray: Dear Heavenly Father, Creator of the universe and author of life on this planet we call earth, we gather in your presence this holy night to lift ...read more

Scripture: Luke 2:1-7

Denomination: Lutheran

Challenges To/For Public Worship-4 Series

Contributed by Byron Sherman on Nov 17, 2015

4 of 7. Jesus made it plain that the temple worship had become tainted with improprieties. Public Worship is to be free from impropriety. But What is consonant with public worship? A challenge to (harmonious)public worship is its...

CHALLENGES To/For PUBLIC WORSHIP-IV—John 2:12-25 Attention: The Church can be tempted toward many directions regarding the manner & message of its Public Worship. There are real Challenges to bringing about Public Worship!...There are dynamics which, if we deny, will keep our church & the ...read more

Scripture: John 2:12-24

Denomination: Baptist

Winning The Battle PRO Sermon

Contributed by Sermon Research Assistant on Feb 6, 2024

Encourages Christians to actively participate in spiritual warfare by harnessing God's spiritual armor to handle life's hardships and stand firm in faith.

Welcome, beloved friends, to this sacred space where we gather as a community of faith. We convene here in the presence of our Almighty God, not out of obligation, but out of a deep-seated love and a yearning for His Word. Today, we stand on the precipice of a profound truth, one that has the power ...read more

Scripture: Ephesians 6:10-20

Topics: Dealing With Challenges, God's Help

Ministry, Truth, Gospel, Treasure

Contributed by John Huyser on Feb 8, 2023

Feeling always seeks something in itself; but faith keeps itself occupied with what Jesus is.… When feeling says, In myself, I am sinful; I am dark; I am weak; I am poor; I am sad, let faith say, In Christ, I am holy; I am light; I am strong; I am rich; I am joyful.

It was 1848 when Andrew Murray was ordained into the Dutch Reformed Church. With a remarkable 60-year ministry, he was one of the first Dutch Reformed pastors in South Africa following France’s colonial exit. He pastored four churches, wrote over 250 books, and established what is now today ...read more

Scripture: 2 Corinthians 4:1-6

The Doctrine Of The Gospel Is Represented As A Traveler Series

Contributed by William D. Brown on Mar 30, 2014

Colossae was destroyed by an earth quake in ad 60-61, evidently before Paul wrote this epistle.

#2~Col.1: 9-18 ~Colossians Study~ 12-1-13 Before we get back to our verse by verse study in Colossians I want to give you some things that I found to be interesting, and hopefully to you as well. =================== There are seven people ...read more

Scripture: Colossians 1:9-18

Denomination: Baptist