Sermons on Gospel Offensive:

Reaching Out To Samaria

Contributed by Christopher Holdsworth on Dec 26, 2013

The gospel is not only for Jerusalem and Judea, but also for Samaria, and all the nations.

REACHING OUT TO SAMARIA. Acts 8:5-25. I. ORIGINS OF THE SAMARITANS 1. The schism (1 Kings 11:26-40; 1 Kings 12) 2. The city of Samaria (1 Kings 16:23-24) 3. The province of Samaria (2 Kings 17:5-41) People of the land unfriendly to returning Jews 1. Hindered building the Temple (Ezra ...read more

Scripture: Acts 8:5-25

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

On The Road Again Series

Contributed by Thomas Swope on May 26, 2013

A study of the Gospel of Luke chapter 24 verses 13-34

.0Luke 24.13-34 On The Road Again 13 Now behold, two of them were traveling that same day to a village called Emmaus, which was seven miles from Jerusalem. 14 And they talked together of all these things which had happened. 15 So it was, while they conversed and reasoned, that Jesus Himself drew ...read more

Scripture: Luke 24:13-34

Denomination: Calvary Chapel

Ain't Skeered

Contributed by Horace Wimpey on Oct 21, 2011

Paul tells timothy and us not to be ashamed or afraid to share the Gospel.

Ain’t Skeered 2 Timothy 1:6-10 Intro: One summer night during a severe thunderstorm a mother was tucking her small son into bed. She was about to turn the light off when he asked in a trembling voice, "Mommy, will you stay with me all night?" Smiling, the mother gave him a warm, reassuring ...read more

Scripture: 2 Timothy 1:6-10

Denomination: Baptist

Calorie Chapel Series

Contributed by Thomas Swope on Nov 28, 2011

A study of the Gospel of Luke chapter 5 verses 33 to 39

Luke 5: 33 – 39 Calorie Chapel 33 Then they said to Him, “Why do the disciples of John fast often and make prayers, and likewise those of the Pharisees, but Yours eat and drink?” 34 And He said to them, “Can you make the friends of the bridegroom fast while the bridegroom ...read more

Scripture: Luke 5:33-39

Denomination: Calvary Chapel

The 'a' Team Series

Contributed by Thomas Swope on Dec 16, 2011

A study of the Gospel of Luke chapter 6 verses 12 to 16

Luke 6: 12 – 16 The ‘A’ Team 12 Now it came to pass in those days that He went out to the mountain to pray, and continued all night in prayer to God. 13 And when it was day, He called His disciples to Himself; and from them He chose twelve whom He also named apostles: 14 Simon, ...read more

Scripture: Luke 6:12-16

Denomination: Calvary Chapel

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

Doubt Series

Contributed by Thomas Swope on Jan 20, 2012

A study of the Gospel of Luke chapter 7 verses 18 to 35

Luke 7: 18 – 35 Doubt 18 Then the disciples of John reported to him concerning all these things. 19 And John, calling two of his disciples to him, sent them to Jesus, saying, “Are You the Coming One, or do we look for another?” 20 When the men had come to Him, they said, ...read more

Scripture: Luke 7:18-35

Denomination: Calvary Chapel

Remember How You Received Series

Contributed by Aarron Ellerman on Jan 3, 2008

Paul implores the Galatians to remember how they first received the gospel.

Galatians 3:1-5 I. Remember How They Received The Son (1) Vs. 1 • “Foolish” does not mean not knowing, but more like not using your head. o The Galatian believers were not exercising their spiritual intelligence, or the truths that had been taught to them. o It was a lack of faith that made ...read more

Scripture: Galatians 3:1-5

Denomination: Baptist

The Deity Of Christ

Contributed by Aarron Ellerman on Jan 11, 2008

The Gospel of John begins with establishing the pre-existent deity of Christ.

John 1:1-5 “The Deity of Christ” I. In the Beginning (1) • John wants to make sure that before we begin to talk about what Jesus taught or the sacrifice He came to make; we must first understand who Jesus really is  High Christology • “In the Beginning” what do you think about when you ...read more

Scripture: John 1:1-5

Denomination: Baptist

Three Responses

Contributed by Ken Mckinley on Jul 15, 2008

An evangelistic sermon discussing the responses people give to the gospel message.

3 Responses Acts 17:16-34 (Open with Text) I don’t know about the rest of you, but I like to keep up to date on the state of the church in America. I read quite a bit on the subject of American spirituality and how we as U.S. citizens view ourselves spiritually. But what I’m finding today is a ...read more

Scripture: Acts 17:15-34

Denomination: Independent/Bible

There Is No Plan "B"

Contributed by Brian Matherlee on Jul 29, 2008

A message on stewardship focusing on our carrying the Gospel in words and deeds.

STEWARDSHIP Part 1-There Is No Plan “B” Matthew 16:13-19 January 6, 2008 Pastor Brian Matherlee Who has a key to your house? Who do you trust with access to your stuff while you’re gone? We don’t trust people easily when it comes to the big things of our lives. God doesn’t either. In Matthew ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 16:13-19

Denomination: Wesleyan

Appointed

Contributed by Gaither Bailey on Jul 14, 2007

Playing it safe is no way to spread the gospel of Christ in a hurting world.

Luke 10: 1 – 11, 16 – 20 Appointed Intro: Dear Abby once wrote in her column about a lifeguard who was being charged with the death of a teenager. The lifeguard was working at a large poll with two or three others each with a specific area to cover. He was approached by a group of teenagers ...read more

Scripture: Luke 10:1-20

Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

Taking The Stand

Contributed by Tim Hinrichs on Jul 18, 2011

Giving a clear testimony of the Gospel is part of being a follower of Christ.

Testimony. What goes through your mind when you hear that word? Maybe a court scene and telling about a crime you witnessed. Or making a statement to the Police. Or standing in front of a large group to share your personal experience with God. The word “testimony” comes from the word ...read more

Scripture: 1 Peter 3:13-16

Denomination: Lutheran

On Biblical Doctrine Series

Contributed by Dan Cormie on Sep 27, 2009

Continued look at law vs. gospel re: Sabbath Rest

Dakota Community Church September 27, 2009 The Field & the Force 7 The Force at Rest – (Part 3) So far we have looked at: 1. When the Church is the field When the church is the field it is seen as the place people come to do the work of God. 2. When the Church is the (labor) force When the ...read more

Denomination: Mennonite

Accepting The Challenge Series

Contributed by Jonathan Russell on Feb 23, 2011

Will the church accept the challenge of Christ to share the Gospel to the ends of the earth?

"Accepting the Challenge" (Acts 1:1-11) INTRODUCTION Now that Christ was physically gone, he gave the disciples (and the church) their "job description." * Matthew 28:18-20 * Mark 16:15-16 * John 20:21 The perpetual message and challenge for believers is to go and transform the world. Challenge ...read more

Scripture: Acts 1:1-11

Denomination: Baptist