Sermons on Hope Of The Gospel:

The Gospel & Who We Are Series

Contributed by Matthew Kratz on Aug 23, 2008

The Gospel is not about 1) Pleasing People; 2) A Human Centered Message; 3) A Human Devised Message, but a 4) Christ Centered Message.

Now that the Olympics are wrapping up in Beijing, one of the strangest events took place. International Olympic Commission President Jacques Rogge said that Jamaican sprinter Usain Bolt was disrespectful to his rivals. He saw it as a disrespectful display of Ego as Usain won gold in the men’s ...read more

Scripture: Galatians 1:10-12

Denomination: Other

Understanding The Gospel And Freedom Series

Contributed by Scott Chambers on May 28, 2007

A message from an expository series on the Book of Galatians.

C.S. Lewis wrote this, “An open mind, in questions that are not ultimate, is useful. But an open mind about ultimate foundations either of Theoretical or Practical Reason is idiocy. If a man’s mind is open on these things, let his mouth at least be shut.” Though the Galatians had the benefit of ...read more

Scripture: Galatians 3:1-14

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

The Gospel According To Luke Series

Contributed by Keith Warden on Feb 23, 2004

How can I move forward when my prayers go unanswered?

How to Wait on a Miracle Luke 1:5-25 Introduction Have you ever asked God for something, something good and acceptable, something that seemed like a proper request that He could honor if He simply chose to do so, and then found yourself waiting indefinitely? Quite often, it seems like God’s ...read more

Scripture: Luke 1:5-25, Luke 1:1-65

Denomination: Baptist

The Shock Value Of The Gospel

Contributed by Darrell Stetler Ii on Apr 18, 2004

If convicted felons were set free by our court system because someone else wanted to take their punishment, imagine the outcry! Well, Jesus did exactly that. . . *HANDOUT INCLUDED*

How To Be Right With God TEXT: Rom. 3:21-26 "But now the righteousness of God without the law is manifested, being witnessed by the law and the prophets; Even the righteousness of God which is by faith of Jesus Christ unto all and upon all them that believe: for there is no difference: For ...read more

Scripture: Romans 3:21-26

Denomination: Holiness

God's Power In The Gospel

Contributed by Donato Solano on Jan 19, 2006

The gospel is God’s power to save men. We have the most powerful weapon against sin and its power. We have to spread the gospel for others to experience God’s power by believing in it.

INTRODUCTION Oppositions to the Gospel may hinder our obedience or service. We may think that we cannot go on because the opposition is too much for us to handle. It will make us suffer more. But let these words from God strengthen us. I. THE GOSPEL IS POWERFUL, 8-9(Cf. Romans ...read more

Scripture: 2 Timothy 1:8-12

Denomination: Baptist

The Gospel Produces Boldness Series

Contributed by Duane Smith on Feb 6, 2006

The purpose of this message is to help Christians count the cost of proclaiming the gospel and encourage us by knowing God will make us bold if we step out in faith and proclaim the wonderful message of the cross.

THE GOSPEL PRODUCES BOLDNESS Acts 4:1-13 INTRODUCTION: A. Random Houses Webster’s College Dictionary defines “bold” as 1) not hesitating or fearful in the face of danger – courageous; or 2) scorning or ignoring the rules of propriety; forward; impudent 1. In one manner of speaking boldness ...read more

Scripture: Acts 4:1-13

Denomination: Baptist

Separated Unto The Gospel Series

Contributed by Allen Hern on Jan 6, 2007

In order to understand the Gospel, we must understand the righteousness of God, the unrighteousness of mankind, and what a righteous God has done about it.

Separated unto the Gospel” CLBC December 31, 2006 a.m. Subject: The Gospel Theme: The Content of the Gospel Passage: Romans 1: 1 - 7 As we enter a new year, we are also entering a new series of studies. During the last couple of years, we have studied Ezra, and Nehemiah and have rejoiced in “A ...read more

Scripture: Romans 1:1-7

Denomination: Baptist

The Gospel Of Your Salvation

Contributed by Tony Skaff on Apr 21, 2006

The gospel that saves is different from the other gospels that we are warned not to believe in. They still offer a popular message.

1stBBC The gospel of your salvation Eph 1:13 in whom ye also, having heard the word of the truth, the gospel of your salvation,-- in whom, having also believed, ye were sealed with the Holy Spirit of promise, How important is this word of truth in ensuring a gospel leading to salvation?! Gal ...read more

Scripture: Ephesians 1:13

Denomination: Baptist

The Gospel Is For The Whole World Series

Contributed by Freddy Fritz on Mar 1, 2007

The apostle Paul teaches us that the gospel is for the whole world.

Scripture In the opening greeting (1:1-6) of Paul’s letter to the Romans, Paul gives us a succinct six-point summary of the gospel. These six points are as follows: 1. The origin of the gospel is God (1:1c), 2. The attestation of the gospel is Scripture (1:2), 3. The substance of the gospel is ...read more

Scripture: Romans 1:14-15, Romans 1:17-31

Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

The Gospel According To Ruth

Contributed by Troy Richards on Nov 1, 2006

A look at the gospel of Jesus as it took place in the book of Ruth

-paraphrase story -couple, Elimilech and Naomi move to Moab from Bethlehem. -he dies, but leaves her with two sons, Mahlon and Kilion. -they both get married, but then die ten years later. -Naomi decides to go back to her people, both daughters say they will go, but Naomi points out the ...read more

Denomination: Methodist

The Gospel In One Verse

Contributed by Gordon Curley on Nov 10, 2010

Evangelistic Message sharing the Good News of Jesus Christ. (PowerPoint slides for this talk available on request - email: gcurley@gcurley.info)

The Greatest Verse in the Bible Reading: John chapter 3 verse 16. Ill: Bill Cosby Story. • A couple went to see the American comedian in concert; • They enjoyed the concert so much they decided to get his autograph. • Not for themselves! • But for their little baby who was at home ...read more

Scripture: John 3:16-18

Denomination: Brethren

Letting The Gospel Shine Series

Contributed by Tom Fuller on Jan 25, 2011

1st Corinthians 11 is one of the most controversial and misunderstood sections of Paul's writings. We'll explore it using culture, context, character, and language to find out what Paul is and is not saying to the Corinthians and to us today.

The first thing to know about this section is that it is not about marriage or the role of women in the church. It is about having respect in worship for each other within our culture. Just prior, Paul was telling us to have respect for the conscience of others who are weak in terms of the freedoms ...read more

Scripture: 1 Corinthians 11:2-16

Denomination: Calvary Chapel

The Gospel According To Abraham

Contributed by Jerry Shirley on Apr 27, 2011

Paul spends a lot of time on justification because our nature tries to clothe ourselves with righteousness in the form of fig leaves, but we are not truly clothed with righteousness until God does the clothing. Link inc. to formatted text, audio, PowerPoi

The Gospel According to Abraham Romans 4:1-8 http://gbcdecatur.org/sermons/GospelAccordingAbraham.html 3:31 asked if the OT was void because of saving faith? God forbid! Now look at how he illustrates that saving faith is in the OT. vv. 1-8 Paul spends a lot of time on justification because ...read more

Scripture: Romans 4:1-8

Denomination: Baptist

Paul Chosen By The Gospel

Contributed by Steven Haguewood on Jul 6, 2011

Paul's live exemplifies the power of the Gospel

PAUL: A CHOSEN VESSEL BY THE GOSPEL Text: Acts 9:1-18 Scripture Reading: Romans 1:16 INTRODUCTION 1. All things gain power from a higher power a. Police from the local government b. Local governments from the state c. State from federal d. Federal from the people 2. The Gospel has power in it a. It ...read more

Scripture: Acts 9:1-19

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

How To Present The Gospel

Contributed by Billy Noel on Jan 14, 2010

Presenting the gospel is not complicated simply present the truth.

How to present the Gospel I Cor. 2:1-5 Plain Speech: One of the problems with communicating the gospel today is human wisdom, intellect, human reasoning And our challenge is communicating it in a way that it can be received This is what Paul continues to argue in chapter 2 when he says “I ...read more

Scripture: 1 Corinthians 2:1-5

Denomination: Christian Church