Sermons on Gospel Faith:

Into Your Hands Series

Contributed by Tom Shepard on Apr 3, 2015

This sermon looks at the final words of Jesus. Father, into your hands I commit my spirit. At his death: 1. Jesus Died PRAYING to God 2. Jesus Died TRUSTING God 3. Jesus Died SUBMITTING to God

Into Your Hands This morning we have come to the last of the seven sayings of Jesus as He was hanging on the cross. These were the last words that Jesus spoke before He died. These last words were a prayer to His Father. Follow along with me as I read our text this morning: It was now about the ...read more

Scripture: Luke 23:44-46

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Federal Control - A Christian Reaction

Contributed by Robert Sickler on Apr 10, 2015

People have willingly allowed the government to gain influence and control over almost every facet of their lives, just because of their need to believe in the existence of a higher power who offers them succor and security.

Federal Control –a Christian’s Reaction. Illustration The young missionary arrived early in the morning at a native village where he was to share the word of God through an interpreter. The fellowship meeting would not take place until the next day so the missionary was given time to ...read more

Scripture: 1 Samuel 8:1-22

Denomination: Christian Church

Leaders And Followers Are On The Same Team

Contributed by David Owens on Apr 13, 2015

Leaders and followers must work together to be successful. There are many important things that they should be able to expect from each other.

Introduction: A. Today’s sermon begins a two sermon focus on church leadership. 1. Today’s sermon will focus on the relationship between spiritual leaders and spiritual followers. 2. The second sermon will focus on elders and deacons, and their qualifications and selection. 3. That ...read more

Scripture: Ephesians 4:11-16

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Transition Between Pastor And Leader

Contributed by William R. Nabaza on Apr 19, 2015

To show that a pastor has to lay hands on the leader being commissioned for that leader to gain spirit of wisdom, so that the people will listen to the leader and all of these are direct command from the LORD.

I. EXORDIUM: Do you understand authority? Yes. Pontius Pilate received authority from GOD to crucify the LORD. John 19:10-11 (Amplified Bible) 19:10 So Pilate said to Him, Will You not speak [even] to me? Do You not know that I have power (authority) to release You and I have power to crucify ...read more

Scripture: Deuteronomy 34:9

Denomination: Pentecostal

A Paternity Test

Contributed by Monty Newton on Apr 20, 2015

When we are children of God our lives should be living proof that God is our Father.

Title: A Paternity Test Text: I John 3:1-7 Thesis: When we are Children of God our lives should be living proof that God is our Father. Introduction Paternity… Paternity is the legal or biological relationship between a child and his or her father. Paternity establishes the rights and ...read more

Scripture: 1 John 3:1-7

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

The Lord Today, His First Coming And His Second Coming

Contributed by William R. Nabaza on Sep 14, 2014

To show that we need to learn and experience the LORD while it is called Today, and we will be included in His Second Coming to reign and rule with Him.

I. EXORDIUM: Are you growing in your knowledge of the LORD today? II. AUDIENCE PROFILE: Believers III. OBJECTIVES: To show that we need to learn and experience the LORD while it is called Today, and we will be included in His Second Coming to reign and rule with Him. IV. TEXT: Hosea 6:3 ...read more

Scripture: Hosea 6:3

Denomination: Pentecostal

Now & Later: What God Started He Will Finish! Series

Contributed by David Simpson on Sep 15, 2014

God works in the believer now and later. Used the Now & Later candy as a treat for each person attending the special outside worship service called September Start Up. God is working in you NOW and God will finish His work in your LATER.

Sermon Lanier Christian Church September Start Up - Outside Worship - September 14, 2014 David Simpson What God Started - He Will Finish! (Now & Later) Philippians 1:6 "There has never been the slightest doubt in my mind that the God who started this great work in you would keep at it and ...read more

Denomination: Christian Church

Don't Think Of Your Sinful Nature Series

Contributed by William R. Nabaza on Oct 9, 2014

To show that what fills our heart will provoke us to return to it.

I. EXORDIUM: Do you remember your sinful life before? DON'T DO THIS. Remember how the LORD saved you. II. AUDIENCE PROFILE: Believers III. OBJECTIVES: To show that what fills our heart will provoke us to return to it. IV. TEXT: Hebrews 11:15 (Amplified Bible) 11:15 If they had been ...read more

Scripture: Hebrews 11:15

Denomination: Pentecostal

Enemies Of The Seed (Word Of God)

Contributed by William R. Nabaza on Nov 3, 2014

To expose the enemies of the WORD of GOD, to prevent them, namely: (1) devil, (2) temptation and (3) thorns

I. EXORDIUM: Do you have enemies? Don't be frustrated. GOD's WORDS (JESUS) has enemies too. II. AUDIENCE PROFILE: Believers III. OBJECTIVES: To expose the enemies of the WORD of GOD, to prevent them, namely: (1) devil, (2) temptation and (3) thorns IV. TEXT: Luke 8:11-14 (Amplified Bible) ...read more

Scripture: Luke 8:11-14

Denomination: Pentecostal

The Parable Of The Prayers Series

Contributed by Dennis Davidson on Nov 10, 2014

The focus is humility in prayer out of a realization that righteousness can not be reached by means of our own efforts. Prayers are heard & answered because of God's mercy not because of our self-justifying merits.

LUKE 18: 9-14 [PARABLES IN LUKE] THE PARABLE OF THE PRAYERS [Luke 11:39-11;54] In this section Jesus tells a story of a Pharisee and a tax collector. Both were sincere and devout. As a matter of fact, one kept the law scrupulously, or thought he did. The other was in a profession in which ...read more

Scripture: Luke 18:9-14

Denomination: Baptist

Life And Light

Contributed by Derrick Tuper on Dec 4, 2012

In Jesus we find life and light. Light reveals what's in the darkness. And we are to be the light of the world so people would be drawn to Jesus and find life through him.

LIFE AND LIGHT John 1:4-5 1) Jesus=Life. Vs. 4, “In him was life.” • In Jesus is physical life. Life is found in Jesus. He is the Creator of life (vs. 3). A man and a woman cannot take credit for creating a life. Yes, they come together and through that, pregnancy occurs and ...read more

Scripture: John 1:4-5

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

The Christmas Ex-Perience

Contributed by Danny Janes on Dec 7, 2012

"Merry Xmas!" Whenever you try to take "Christ" out of "Christmas" -- all you have left are "Xs". Excesses, Exhaustion, and Exchanges. But we were made for Expectation, Exaltation, and Examination.

THE CHRISTMAS X-PERIENCE Text: John 1:1-14 (Suggested opening video: Christmas With A Capital C) There are many beautiful traditions and practices that have come to be associated with Christmas. And many of them aren’t what you would call “Christian traditions or practices” ...read more

Scripture: John 1:1-14

Denomination: Wesleyan

Fruit Of The Spirit Is Self-Control Series

Contributed by Gordon Curley on Dec 15, 2012

Fruit of the Spirit is Self-Control - (PowerPoint slides to accompany this talk are available on request – email: gcurley@gcurley.info)

SERMON OUTLINE: The fruit of the Spirit: a description The fruit of the Spirit: a strategy SERMON BODY: iLL: • There is a myth that says the Great Wall of China; • Is the only man made structure that can be seen on the moon. • But it’s just a myth, you cannot see from ...read more

Scripture: Galatians 5:22-23

Denomination: Brethren

The Majestic Mystery Of Great Salvation, Part 2

Contributed by Lalachan Abraham on Jan 9, 2013

God is perfect in righteousness.He has built in us a restless yearning for the kind of perfect world that can only be found in a perfect rule under the prince of Peace

The Majestic Mystery of Great Salvation, Part 2 Why we seek for a perfect world? “Blessed are the poor in spirit, for theirs is the kingdom of heaven.”(Matthew 5:3) Our text begins from the Sermon on the Mount, ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 5:1-3

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Going Deep - Preparing The Heart Series

Contributed by Edward Hardee on Jan 13, 2013

Message about cultivating the heart so the Lord can work and the word can grow.

Title: Jesus and the Word Theme: To understand that Jesus puts emphasis in receiving the Word. Text: Mark 4 Offering 2Co 9:6-7 But this I say: He who sows sparingly will also reap sparingly, and he who sows bountifully will also reap bountifully. (7) So let each one give as he purposes in his ...read more

Scripture: Mark 4:1-15

Denomination: Church Of God