Sermons on Gospel With A Smile:

Trouble At Philippi.

Contributed by Christopher Holdsworth on Mar 22, 2022

Diabolical opposition to the gospel.

TROUBLE AT PHILIPPI. Acts 16:16-34. One of the hazards of church planting is a problem of space: where and when to gather for worship. Of course, small groups can meet in our homes: but the very beginning of gospel work might, in suitable climates, take place outdoors (cf. Acts 16:13). But ...read more

Scripture: Acts 16:16-34

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Encouraged To Advance Series

Contributed by Kevin Evans Tay on Sep 22, 2025

Be encouraged to persevere for the Gospel

INTRODUCTION • Today I want to speak on this subject of discouragement. • I entitled it “Encouraged to Advance.” • Discouragement can be something that stop people from moving and achieving what they’re supposedly able to achieve. • Discouragement can cause a great athlete to give up even before he ...read more

Scripture: Acts 18:1-17

The Shepherds

Contributed by Lynn Malone on Dec 17, 2013

A look at the Christmas shepherds from Luke's Gospel.

The Characters of Christmas: The Shepherds Luke 2:8-20 History and pop culture have given a cast of characters to surround us at Christmas. The characters evoke smiles, joy, reverence, excitement, anticipation and happy memories. Some, like Santa Claus have sacred beginnings, but most are ...read more

Scripture: Luke 2:8-20

Denomination: Methodist

What Jesus Would Say To A Muslim Series

Contributed by Brian Bill on Oct 24, 2010

Summary of Islam along with what Jesus has said in the Gospel of John. Concludes with some ways to reach Muslims with the Gospel.

What Jesus Would Say to a Muslim John 14:6 Rev. Brian Bill 10/24/10 I’d like you to picture hundreds of Muslims bowing to the ground in prayer. What kinds of feelings well up within you? Now imagine an image of some angry followers of Islam. How does that affect your emotions? Do you ...read more

Scripture: John 14:6

Denomination: Baptist

Journey Through Acts (Part 9) Series

Contributed by Scott Bayles on Feb 7, 2024

In Acts 16, we witness an amazing encounter between Paul and the Philippian Jailer including SINGING, SHAKING, SAVING, and SERVICE.

The Journey: Following Jesus through Acts (9) Scott Bayles, pastor Scripture: Acts 16:22-34 Blooming Grove Christian Church: 8/20/2017 As most of you know, we’re nine weeks into this ten-week journey through the book of Acts. While the Gospels—Matthew, Mark, Luke and John—tell the story of Jesus ...read more

Scripture: Acts 16:22-34

Denomination: Christian Church

Everyone A Missionary

Contributed by Mark Opperman on Nov 9, 2015

* Personal Prayer: Speaking to God about others (verses 2-4) * Public Proclamation: Speaking to others about God (verses 5-6)

Everyone a Missionary Colossians 4:2-6 [Mission Impossible Theme Song] Mission: Impossible began as a television series in the late 60’s that chronicled the missions of a team of secret agents known as the Impossible Missions Force (IMF). A hallmark of the series shows the team leader ...read more

Scripture: Colossians 4:2-6

Denomination: Assembly Of God

The Marks Of A True Messenger Of God

Contributed by Daniel Habben on Nov 15, 2004

The Marks of a True Messenger of God: he speaks the true gospel and he defends the true gospel.

Do you know how to detect a virus-laden email? It used to be that if you received an email from someone you didn’t know and it had an obscene subject heading, chances are that email had a virus and should be deleted promptly. Nowadays virus-laden emails can come from people you know and trust. Once ...read more

Scripture: Galatians 1:1-10

Denomination: Lutheran

The Simple Message Of Salvation

Contributed by Billy Ricks on May 23, 2010

The message of the gospel is simple. We accept and communicate the Gospel when we take God seriously.

Intro: The book of Acts is the history book of the church. It was written by a Dr and Historian name Luke. Luke was one of Paul’s many missionary apprentices. This is a record of the early church taking seriously the words of Jesus. You will receive power to become my witnesses in ...read more

Scripture: Acts 16:24-34

Denomination: Baptist

He Is The Great Physician Series

Contributed by Thomas Swope on Mar 19, 2012

A study of the Gospel of Mark 5:21-43

Mark 5:21-43 He Is The Great Physician “21 Now when Jesus had crossed over again by boat to the other side, a great multitude gathered to Him; and He was by the sea. 22 And behold, one of the rulers of the synagogue came, Jairus by name. And when he saw Him, he fell at His feet 23 and begged ...read more

Scripture: Mark 5:21-43

Denomination: Calvary Chapel

Same Faith - Different Perspective

Contributed by Dean Courtier on Apr 29, 2019

Each of the Gospel writers had the same faith in Jesus Christ as Lord and Saviour. Each of the four Gospels is written from a different perspective. This sermon focuses on the Gospel of John.

We continue in our series, dare to be different, and this month across our group of churches our focus is has been on faith. At the start of the New Testament are the four gospels, Matthew, Mark, Luke, and John. Each of the Gospel writers had the same faith in Jesus Christ as Lord and Saviour. ...read more

Scripture: John 1:1-5, John 20:30-31, Genesis 1:1, Colossians 1:15-17, John 14:6  (view more)  (view less)

Denomination: Pentecostal

Same Faith - Different Perspective

Contributed by Dean Courtier on Apr 29, 2019

Each of the Gospel writers had the same faith in Jesus Christ as Lord and Saviour. Each of the four Gospels is written from a different perspective. This sermon focuses on the Gospel of John.

We continue in our series, dare to be different, and this month across our group of churches our focus is has been on faith. At the start of the New Testament are the four gospels, Matthew, Mark, Luke, and John. Each of the Gospel writers had the same faith in Jesus Christ as Lord and Saviour. ...read more

Scripture: John 1:1-5, John 20:30-31, Genesis 1:1, Colossians 1:15-17, John 14:6  (view more)  (view less)

Denomination: Pentecostal

Jesus' Meal With Matthew Series

Contributed by Scott Maze on Jun 12, 2021

If the gospel is only successful among one stratum of society, it loses its punch. But if the gospel assembles people from both sides of the track (rich and poor), there is an intrigue to the gospel.

Jesus kept the wrong company. In the later decades of the nineteenth century, Hell’s Half-Acre was known as the red-light district of Fort Worth. While the area was cleared in the 1960s for the Tarrant County Convention Center, it was, as the name suggests, a rough and rowdy district. In the ...read more

Scripture: Luke 5:12-26

Denomination: Baptist

Come On Down Series

Contributed by Thomas Swope on Apr 6, 2017

A study of the Gospel of John 4: 43 – 54

John 4: 43 – 54 Come On Down 43 Now after the two days He departed from there and went to Galilee. 44 For Jesus Himself testified that a prophet has no honor in his own country. 45 So when He came to Galilee, the Galileans received Him, having seen all the things He did in Jerusalem at the feast; ...read more

Scripture: John 4:43-54

Denomination: Calvary Chapel

What’s Your Job In His Kingdom? Series

Contributed by Thomas Swope on Nov 16, 2012

A study of the Gospel of Matthew 9: 35 – 38

Matthew 9: 35 – 38 What’s Your Job In His Kingdom? 35 Then Jesus went about all the cities and villages, teaching in their synagogues, preaching the gospel of the kingdom, and healing every sickness and every disease among the people. 36 But when He saw the multitudes, He was moved ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 9:35-38

Denomination: Calvary Chapel

Easter Comeback Series

Contributed by Brian Bill on Mar 29, 2016

Because Christ came back from the dead He can turn your setback into a comeback.

The Comeback John 11:17-27 Rev. Brian Bill March 26-27, 2016 → Transition from “Unchained” Are you in need of a comeback? I love those words… I was a captive till you set me free I was an outcast and you accepted me I was a dead man but you are the risen one I’ve ...read more

Scripture: John 11:17-27

Denomination: Baptist