Sermons on Gospel Refreshment:

The Furious Love Of God Series

Contributed by Scotty Killingsworth on Mar 25, 2004

In the Ragamuffin Gospel Brennen Manning quotes and elaborates on what Chesterton taught about grace. Chesterton calls grace The Furious Love of God. Manning explains, “God is not moody or capricious; He knows no seasons of change. He has a single relen

CEL032804 Why did Jesus die? To show us the furious love of God. In the Ragamuffin Gospel Brennen Manning quotes and elaborates on what Chesterton taught about grace. Chesterton calls grace The Furious Love of God. Manning explains, “God is not moody or capricious; He knows no seasons of ...read more

Scripture: Romans 5:6-8

Denomination: Baptist

The 8 Labors Of The Apostle Paul

Contributed by Troy Borst on Nov 30, 2004

Just like Hercules, the Apostle Paul was given a commission by his King to labor for the people and to serve Him. Verse 25 tells us that God commissioned Paul to serve Him and to labor for the Gospel. These labors of Paul were not for fame or fortune, b

THE 8 LABORS OF THE APOSTLE PAUL COLOSSIANS 1:24-2:5 INTRODUCTION... (http://www.perseus.tufts.edu/Hercules/labors.html) There is a famous story that you perhaps read in high school or college about the Greek hero Hercules. The goddess Hera, determined to make trouble for Hercules, made him lose ...read more

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Christ Cares! Series

Contributed by Dr. Baby Ruth Hablo on Nov 30, 2004

(Devotional Series 2/50) The miracles of Jesus is usually taken as an illustration of how we should be passing the Gospel to people who are "hungry" to know God. This is not wrong. But don’t miss the first truth in this story, which is that Jesus fed a c

CHRIST CARES! John 6:1-14 (Devotional Series 2) The miracles of Jesus is usually taken as an illustration of how we should be passing the Gospel to people who are "hungry" to know God. This is not wrong. But don’t miss the first truth in this story, which is that Jesus fed a crowd of hungry people ...read more

Scripture: John 6:1-14

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Resurrection

Contributed by Lou Nicholes on Apr 6, 2005

It has been said that this is truly the great resurrection chapter of the entire Bible. The first eleven verses present the Gospel message and the evidence for its truthfulness. Paul gives three proofs to his readers that Jesus Christ has indeed been rais

THOUGHTS ABOUT THE PASSAGE: As Vice President, George Bush represented the U.S. at the funeral of former Soviet leader Leonid Brezhnev, he was deeply moved by a silent protest carried out by Brezhnev’s widow. She stood motionless by the coffin until seconds before it was closed. Then, just as the ...read more

Scripture: 1 Corinthians 15:1-11

Denomination: Baptist

Divine Healing

Contributed by Ronnie Smith on Jul 16, 2005

Divine Healing Divine healing is an integral part of the gospel. Deliverance from sickness is provided for in the atonement, and is the privilege of all believers. Isaiah 53 4 Surely he hath borne our griefs, and carried our sorrows: yet we did

Divine Healing Divine healing is an integral part of the gospel. Deliverance from sickness is provided for in the atonement, and is the privilege of all believers. Isaiah 53 4 Surely he hath borne our griefs, and carried our sorrows: yet we did esteem him stricken, smitten of God, and ...read more

Scripture: Isaiah 53:4-7

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Jesus Is The Answer - No ... Not Always (A Sermon On Acts 17)

Contributed by David Smith on Dec 21, 2006

Father Dave’s sermon on Paul, the preacher of the Gospel of Jesus, communicating with a group of persons who have never heard of Jesus. How did he go about it? And what is wrong with the ’Jesus is the answer to all your problems’ approach?

"Now while Paul was waiting for them at Athens, his spirit was provoked within him as he saw that the city was full of idols." (Acts 17:16) Ange and I have been to Athens, as I suspect many of you guys have also. We went for less pious reasons than St Paul. We went as the Australian contingent ...read more

Scripture: Acts 17:22-31

Denomination: Episcopal/Anglican

From Closed Doors To Open Minds

Contributed by Gaither Bailey on Apr 29, 2006

Contemporary Chrsitians are tempted to sit behind the secure walls of the church rather than engage the enemy of sin in the world. But, Christ Jesus calls us to leave the closed doors and open our minds to his gospel by living and sharing it with others.

Luke 24: 36 – 48 Closed Doors to Open Minds Intro: Agoraphobia – fear of open spaces – people who cannot go outside and spend their entire life closed up inside a house or apartment. I’ve often wondered how these people earn a living or get their groceries. What happens when they get sick? --- ...read more

Scripture: Luke 24:36-48, Acts 3:1-7

Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

Why Do We Need Salvation? Series

Contributed by Rev. Bruce A. Shields on May 8, 2006

What are the consequences of sin and why do people need forgiveness by the blood of Jesus Christ? Can the gospel overcome guilt, fear, alienation, and eternal punishment? Does it offer salvation, joy, hope, and eternal life? Have you investigated the Bi

Why Do We Need Salvation and Forgiveness of Sins by the Blood of Jesus? Rev. Bruce A. Shields First Baptist Church Tawas City Michigan USA www.tawasbaptist.org What are the consequences of sin and why do people need forgiveness by the blood of Jesus Christ? Can the gospel overcome guilt, fear, ...read more

Scripture: Romans 5:6-10

Denomination: Bible Church

The Samaritan Woman At Jacob's Well Series

Contributed by Jimmy Davis on Sep 19, 2001

Picture # 4 in the series: The 14 Candid Snapshots of the Maturing Christian as found in the Gospel of John. The Samaritan woman at Jacob’s Well is a picture of a rational sinner who can come to Christ. A skid row prostitute can become a child of God.

Picture # 4: The Samaritan woman at Jacob’s well is a picture of a rational sinner who can come to Christ as a new creation.(John 4:1-42). In this picture, we’re going to see that a skid row prostitute drug abuser can become a child of God, and then immediately become an evangelistic witness for ...read more

Scripture: John 4:1-42

Denomination: Baptist

Rebellion - The Faith Killer Series

Contributed by Tom Fuller on Aug 21, 2005

Many of us are exposed to the gospel, but as the Israelites had a choice to go into the Promised Land, we have a choice whether to believe God when He says salvation is through Jesus Christ. Do you have a hard or soft heart to the Lord?

I grew up in the 60’s when rebellion against authority was turned into an art form. Rebellion says: I don’t like someone taking authority over me. I don’t want you telling me what’s wrong with me, and I certainly don’t want you telling me what to do because what I think is the most important thing ...read more

Scripture: Hebrews 3:1-19

Denomination: Calvary Chapel

Credible Christianity Series

Contributed by Chris Appleby on Nov 18, 2002

We need to be credible as Christians if we’re to fulfill our reason for being here - to share the gospel with those we meet. We’ll do this by showing the sorts of Characteristics that Jesus describes in the sermon on the mount and by the way we live toget

There’s no doubt that Christianity and the Church are currently experiencing our greatest crisis of credibility since the middle ages. We have people in various parts of the world killing each other on the grounds of their particular version of Christianity. We have the churches split into ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 5:1-10

Denomination: Anglican

Healthy, Holy, Whole

Contributed by Ricardo Rodriguez on Jul 16, 2009

In a day in age where physical, financial, mental and emotional health is preached more and more, (we must be healthy) we the church must continue to preach the Gospel of Jesus Christ and maintain a well balanced life to make an impact in our society.

“Healthy, Holy & Whole” “Sanos, Santos Y Seguros” 8/16/2007 - Marsing, ID, 4/5/2009 – Nampa, ID Ricardo Rodriguez – pastor_rr@yahoo.com II Tim 3:14-17 “14But continue thou in the things which thou hast learned and hast been assured of, knowing of whom thou hast learned them; 15And that from a ...read more

Scripture: 2 Timothy 3:14-17

Denomination: Apostolic

The Authority Of Jesus' Name Series

Contributed by Delfin Corona on Mar 14, 2009

As blievers of Christ of Christ, we are not just called to preach His Word, but we are called to wage war against the enemy of God and the enemy of the gospel. As we engage the enemy we need to realize we have been equipped with authority and power in the

SPIRITUAL WARFARE: THE AUTHORITY OF JESUS’ NAME Jn 14:13 And whatever you may ask in My name, that I will do, so that the Father may be glorified in the Son. 14 If you ask anything in My name, I will do it. MAN IN RETROSPECT 1.MAN WAS CREATED FOR DOMINION - Gen 1:26, Ps 8:6 2.MAN ...read more

Scripture: John 14:13-14

Denomination: Pentecostal

How To Give Your Christian Testimony - Part 1

Contributed by Rick Crandall on Mar 17, 2009

What if no one had ever shared the gospel with you? You would be hopeless, lost and unforgiven. This is why God wants us to share our faith. God wants you to give your Christian testimony, and Paul shows us how.

How to Give Your Christian Testimony - Part 1 Acts 26:1-11 Sermon by Rick Crandall McClendon Baptist Church - March 26, 2008 (Background Acts 25:11-27) *What if no one had ever shared the gospel with you? -Everything would be different! -- No purpose, no meaning, no spiritual help, no foundation ...read more

Scripture: Acts 26:1-11

Denomination: Baptist

Remember What We Are To Do Series

Contributed by Alan Tison on Aug 7, 2010

Jesus does not just call us to recognize him or to know him intellectually. Jesus expects us to do something with the knowledge of him. In Mark’s gospel we quickly discover what he expects us to do for Him

A Country Church was having their annual revival meeting. On the first night the preacher preached a message about repentance and the need to return to the Lord. At the altar call, a man came down the aisle saying “Fill me Lord, Fill Me”. The next night the preacher challenged the ...read more

Scripture: Mark 1:14-20

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ