Sermons on Gospel With A Smile:

Confront Them With The Gospel Series

Contributed by John Lowe on Aug 15, 2018

In this passage, we are told of yet another way in which we are to imitate God—we are to be “light.” Once the believers were “darkness,” but now they were “light in the Lord.”

Commentary on the Book of Ephesians By: Tom Lowe Date: 11/8/17 Lesson 22: Confront them with the Gospel (Ephesians 5:8-14) Ephesians 5:8-14 (KJV) 8 For ye were sometimes darkness, but now are ye light in the Lord: walk as children of light: 9 (For the fruit of the Spirit is in all goodness and ...read more

Scripture: Ephesians 5:8-14

Denomination: Baptist

Three Circles: Gospel

Contributed by Russ Barksdale on Aug 23, 2018

The gospel means that God made a way out of our brokenness. The gospel is simple. The gospel is God’s promise to us—if we repent and believe. The gospel continues in power to reorient us to experience God’s design.

Three Circles: Gospel (Put 3 circles in notes) 1. The gospel means that God made a way out of our brokenness. ? Genesis 3:14-15 1 Peter 3:18. John 3:16 The Heart of the Gospel: God sent His one and only Son to shed His blood once and for all to cover us. 2. The gospel is simple. 1 ...read more

Scripture: Genesis 3:14-15

Denomination: Baptist

Why Preach The Gospel?

Contributed by John White on Aug 24, 2018

Biblical reasons we are called and compelled ti preach the gospe.

WHY PREACH THE GOSPEL? I Corinthians 1:17-23a “ For Christ sent me not to baptize, but to preach the gospel: not with wisdom of words, lest the cross of Christ should be made of none effect. For the preaching of the cross is to them that perish foolishness; but unto us which are saved it is the ...read more

Scripture: 1 Corinthians 1:17-23

Denomination: Baptist

Proof Of Gospel Conversion Series

Contributed by Matthew Kratz on Aug 25, 2018

Paul shows how certain events before he was saved, when he was saved, and after he was saved all prove his message was received from God and how we can testify to God’s radically changing grace.

This week we celebrated the life of our own: Babi: Maria Polomska. Through the tributes, one theme ran throughout: The life of a woman lived for the glory of God. Her love, and hope were expressed in her confidence and readiness to go home to the Lord. Even through she couldn’t always directly ...read more

Scripture: Galatians 1:13-24

Denomination: Other

Deviation From The Gospel Series

Contributed by Matthew Kratz on Sep 8, 2018

In Galatians 2:11-13 Paul explains Peter’s deviation from the gospel. In this we see 1) The Clash (Galatians 2:11), 2) The Cause (Galatians 2:12) and 3) The Consequence (Galatians 2:13)

A new study published in the Religion, Brain and Behavior Journal explored the idea that behavioral models displayed by religious parents are often what crafts their child’s future beliefs. It found when parents are insincere and unfaithful, their offspring have a more difficult time believing ...read more

Scripture: Galatians 2:11-13

Denomination: Other

The Gospel Of Mercy And Compassion Series

Contributed by W Pat Cunningham on Oct 13, 2018

Luke’s writings show the mercy and compassion of Jesus.

Feast of St. Luke 2018 St. Paul had a long and fruitful ministry. He is certainly one of the patron saints of the new evangelization, but St. Luke, our day’s patron, is not far behind. Luke was a gentile who joined Paul on the missionary journey in which for the first time he crossed from Asia ...read more

Scripture: Luke 10:1-9, 2 Timothy 4:10-17

Denomination: Catholic

66 Gospels: Joshua Series

Contributed by Michael Monica on Jul 4, 2017

The Gospel According to Joshua

Joshua 1:9 "Have I not commanded you? Be strong and courageous. Do not be frightened, and do not be dismayed, for the LORD your God is with you wherever you go." When I think about mentors and other people that inspire me and that I look up to, I am often caught up in the idea that i could never ...read more

Scripture: Joshua 1:9

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Prepared To Receive The Gospel Series

Contributed by Richard Tow on Jul 18, 2017

What prepares a person to have a life-changing transformation through the gospel? This message addresses four awakenings that need to happen in preparation for a person receiving the good news of Jesus.

1 Tim. 1:8 4/3/16 In an interview on October 15, 2013 Billy Graham said, “There are two basic needs that all people have: the need for hope and the need for salvation. It should not be surprising if people believe easily in a God who makes no demands, but this is not the God of the Bible. Satan ...read more

Scripture: 1 Timothy 1:8, Psalm 53:1, Romans 1:20, Romans 2:14-15, Matthew 5:21-28, John 9:41, Deuteronomy 29:1-26  (view more)  (view less)

Denomination: Charismatic

Converting The Economy To The Gospel Series

Contributed by W Pat Cunningham on Jan 7, 2017

"We can no longer trust in the unseen forces and the invisible hand of the market."

Thursday of Second Week in Course 2017 Joy of the Gospel Mark’s Gospel, which tradition holds is the second one written after Matthew, seems to be a short life of Christ appended to an account of His passion and resurrection. Miracles such as the ones we hear about today occupy a large part of ...read more

Scripture: Mark 3:7-12

Denomination: Catholic

The Gospel In A Nut Shell

Contributed by Jesse Crooks on Mar 16, 2017

Salvation and repentance

The Gospel in a Nut Shell (Genesis 3: 6-13 & 21) By Jesse Crooks Southern Baptist Revivalist(Evangelist) Introduction If satan could be successful in destroying all scripture, save this one page, and believe me he would like to do that, we would still have enough of God's word to point man to ...read more

Scripture: Genesis 3:6-13, Genesis 3:21

Saint Nicholas And The Gospel Series

Contributed by W Pat Cunningham on Dec 2, 2018

Let’s take this story as a challenge to become more compassionate to the destitute, and provide for their education, food and shelter so they may grow spiritually, physically and emotionally in Christ.

Thursday of the First Week of Advent 2018 Beginning any new liturgical season, we try to shake off our slumber and be more present to the Lord whom we worship. We know that we must change so that we can become more like Jesus and Mary, and so we listen to the Word of God with particular attention. ...read more

Scripture: Isaiah 26:1-6, Matthew 7:21-27, Acts 20:35

Denomination: Catholic

Unstoppable - A Gospel Movement Series

Contributed by Joseph Rodgers on Dec 10, 2018

The first message in the book of Acts

UNSTOPPABLE – The Gospel Movement 9/17/17 Acts 1:1-11; 2:1-41 Can you think of anything in life that’s unstoppable? I know it seems Hurricane Irma is unstoppable – but it’ll soon come to pass. By definition if something is unstoppable then it can’t be stopped (I know… Profound!). ...read more

Scripture: Acts 1:1-11, Acts 2:1-41

Denomination: Baptist

Blessings And Woes In The Gospel

Contributed by Christopher Holdsworth on Jan 20, 2019

Jesus pronounces His followers Blessed, and pronounces woes against those who are taking their ease in this world.

BLESSINGS AND WOES IN THE GOSPEL. Luke 6:17-26. The context here teaches us that Jesus had spent a whole night alone on the mountain praying to God (Luke 6:12); then He called His disciples to draw near and from them He chose His twelve Apostles (Luke 6:13). Jesus came down with them all and ...read more

Scripture: Luke 6:17-26

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Getting The Gospel Right

Contributed by Elmer Towns on Feb 18, 2019

The gospel is powerful to transform people.

A. THE CONTENT OF THE GOSPEL “Moreover, brethren, I declare to you the gospel . . . by which also you are saved . . . For I delivered to you first of all that which I also received: that Christ died for our sins according to the Scriptures, and that He was buried, and that He rose again the third ...read more

Scripture: 1 Corinthians 15:1-4

Denomination: Baptist

Introduction To Gospel Of John Series

Contributed by Eric Grenier on May 1, 2018

Intro to series on Gospel of John

John 1:1-2 In the beginning was the Word, and the Word was with God, and the Word was God. 2 He was in the beginning with God. I. Why Study through a book of the Bible? A. God wrote it that way 1. Chapters & verse numbers first started 1551 2. People for the 1st time were able to ...read more

Scripture: John 1:1-2

Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed