Sermons on Gospel Purpose:

Gospel Crisis

Contributed by Greg Nance on Sep 26, 2008

Struggles to understand the truth of the gospel are not new. The early church record reveals how they also faced and overcame crisis moments.

Acts 15 tells about the Jerusalem council where the church leaders struggled to deal with an issue that was splitting the early church. If we study carefully this account we see several principles for facing and dealing with issues that can help us today. First let’s read some background, then we ...read more

Scripture: Acts 15:1-31

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Advancement Of The Gospel

Contributed by Don Baggett on Sep 27, 2008

The Holy Spirit came and empowered the believers, who were praying in the upper room, and then things really started happening. The people who had become believers in Christ decided not to go back home, but to stay right there in Jerusalem where the acti

The book of Acts may be listed in your Bible as the “Acts of the Apostles,” but these titles are not part of the inspired text. These titles have been added a long time after the text was given to men by the inspiration of God. The same thing is true about chapter divisions, verse numbers, and ...read more

Scripture: Acts 8:1-40

Denomination: Baptist

The Radical Gospel

Contributed by Ian Lyall on Oct 11, 2008

Is the Gospel we preach, and the God we preach the same as Paul had preached to the Thessalonians in AD 49?

The first epistle to the Thessalonian, of which we just heard the first chapter, is the earliest of Paul’s writings. We read in Acts chapter 17 of his visit to Thessalonica (modern-day Salonika) in the year 49; of how he preached in the synagogue for two Sabbaths, but was then driven from the city ...read more

Scripture: 1 Thessalonians 1:1-10

Denomination: Episcopal/Anglican

The Compelling Gospel

Contributed by Greg Addison on Nov 3, 2008

Sharing the gospel is a struggle for most christians. But why? This sermon will explain three of the most compelling reasons why we share our faith. These motivations will stir us on in our mission.

The Compelling Gospel 2 Corinthians 5:12-21 I recently heard a preacher say, “If the church building burned down tonight, then the church would wake up tomorrow.” That is a powerful statement. We respond well to a crisis. We become motivated and do amazing things. Why then do we not share the ...read more

Scripture: 2 Corinthians 5:12-21

Denomination: Baptist

Gospel Of Angels

Contributed by Ted Brassard on Jul 19, 2009

ANGELS HAVE OFTEN BEEN USED TO REVEAL GODS WILL TO MAN HERE WE FIND AN ANGEL PUTTING TOGETHER INTO ONE SHORT VERSE GOSPEL 0F OF JEUS CHRIST NOTE: THE MESSAGE (V. 5) “..FOR I KNOW THAT YE SEEK JESUS WHICH WAS CRUCIFIED..”

TEXT: MATT: 28:1—8 INTRODUCTION: ANGELS HAVE OFTEN BEEN USED TO REVEAL GODS WILL TO MAN HERE WE FIND AN ANGEL PUTTING TOGETHER INTO ONE SHORT VERSE GOSPEL 0F OF JEUS CHRIST NOTE: THE MESSAGE (V. 5) “..FOR I KNOW THAT YE SEEK JESUS WHICH WAS CRUCIFIED..” TO SEEK THE CRUIFIED CHRIST THE ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 28:1-8

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

A Different Gospel Series

Contributed by Steve Shepherd on Nov 2, 2011

1- A different gospel is no gospel at all 2- A different gospel is a perversion of the true gospel 3- A different gospel will bring on condemnation

INTRO.- Who said "Variety is the spice of life"? William Cowper, who was an English poet. Since variety is the spice of life, something different is good, CORRECT? Not necessarily. It depends on what you’re talking about. ILL.- Something different was not necessarily a thing that my daddy ...read more

Scripture: Galatians 1:6-10

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

The Power Of The Gospel

Contributed by Scott Spencer on Nov 3, 2011

This power culminating in Christ's resurrection has immense implications for us today. One of its implications is that the power that enabled Christ to rise from the dead can impact our lives as well. And if there is a power like that available to us, it

The Power of the Gospel Romans 1:16 I am not ashamed of the gospel, because it is the power of God for the salvation of everyone who believes: first for the Jew, then for the Gentile. (Romans 1:16 NIV) May 18, 1980. You might remember that on that day there was an incredible explosion which was ...read more

Scripture: Romans 1:16

Denomination: Calvary Chapel

The Beginning Of The Gospel

Contributed by Gaither Bailey on Dec 2, 2011

2nd Sunday in Advent, Year B

Mark 1: 1 – 8 / The Beginning of the Good News Intro: A young American engineer was sent to Ireland for 2 years by his company. He and his girlfriend determined they would save money and when he returned they would get married and start their life together. However, as time dragged by, ...read more

Scripture: Mark 1:1-8

Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

The Necessity Of The Gospel Series

Contributed by Neil Olcott on Apr 28, 2011

This sermon opens this series (The Cross Files) on the significance of the Gospel message that is found in Scripture. The four main points are borrowed from the book, "What is the Gospel", by Greg Gilbert. This sermon is to rekindle the passion we, as b

Intro: And it is specifically good news about our relationship with God. We all like to receive good news, especially if it addresses some bad news we've just received. If you've just been told that you have cancer, for example, it's good news when the doctor tells you that it is a type that ...read more

Denomination: Baptist

The Greatness Of The Gospel

Contributed by Patrick Nix on Apr 30, 2011

The word ‘gospel’ (Old English for God’s spell) literally means ‘the story of God.’ It is the good news. It is the message of hope, of peace, and of grace… the message of salvation. In 1 Corinthians 15:1-4, the Apostle Paul outlines the three parts of

The word ‘gospel’ (Old English for God’s spell) literally means ‘the story of God.’ It is the good news. It is the message of hope, of peace, and of grace… the message of salvation. In 1 Corinthians 15:1-4, the Apostle Paul outlines the three parts of the ...read more

Scripture: 1 Corinthians 15:1-20

Denomination: Baptist

The Gospel Or Bust

Contributed by Jonathan Russell on Aug 4, 2011

This sermon explains several qualities that are required if a believer is going to have "The Gospel or Bust" attitude

INTRODUCTION * Midwest, 1930s = livelihood of farmers became almost non-existent; many set out on Route 66 for California with the phrase “California or Bust” written on signs attached to trucks * The phase “or bust” has continued to be used by people in different contexts ...read more

Scripture: Acts 14:1-28

Denomination: Baptist

The Wisdom Of The Gospel Series

Contributed by Chad Bolfa on Jan 7, 2012

From this passage I want us to learn what Paul has to say to refute the problems of the church with the wisdom of the gospel.

1st Corinthians Series Part 2 The Wisdom of the Gospel 1st Corinthians 1:18-2:5 Introduction If you remember last week as we began our study of the book of first Corinthians, we learned that the occasion of this letter was because of problems in the church at Corinth. If you remember last Sunday ...read more

Denomination: Baptist

Prosperity Gospel Series

Contributed by James Parker on Mar 6, 2011

There is a new gospel being preached, the "Prosperity Gospel". What should we do with it?

Prosperity Gospel ? Random thoughts Galatians 1:6-10 "6 I marvel that ye are so soon removed from him that called you into the grace of Christ unto another gospel: 7 Which is not another; but there be some that trouble you, and would pervert the gospel of Christ. 8 But though we, or an angel ...read more

Scripture: Galatians 1:6-10, Hebrews 11:1-39

Denomination: Baptist

The Full Gospel

Contributed by Dr.w.samuel Legon on Sep 6, 2010

The truth about what Christ did for us as christians .

THE FULL GOSPEL Mark 1:1The beginning of the gospel of Jesus Christ, the Son of God; Eph.1:17 That the God of our Lord Jesus Christ, the Father of glory, may give unto you the spirit of wisdom and revelation in the knowledge of him: 18 The eyes of your ...read more

Scripture: Mark 1:1

Denomination: Baptist

Singing The Gospel Series

Contributed by K. Edward Skidmore on Aug 21, 2008

Sermon #3 in the Hymn-writers series deals with Ira Sankey and Fanny Crosby, one of the most prolific hymn-writers of the 1800’s

Fanny Crosby 1820-1915 Singing the Gospel CHCC: July 13, 2008 INTRODUCTION: This Summer I’m preaching a few sermons based on Psalm 149:1-3: "Praise the Lord! Sing to the Lord a new song. Sing his praises in the assembly of the faithful." In the first sermon we talked about Isaac Watts who ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 149:1-3

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ