Sermons on Living The Gospel:

A Big Gospel Heart Series

Contributed by Rev. Matthew Parker on Apr 17, 2005

We are accepted by God because of what Christ Jesus did for us on the cross. We are called, in turn, to extend that acceptance and welcome to all those from all over the world who fill our community.

A Big Gospel Heart One Sunday a children’s program leader noticed a little girl standing outside the room, looking in with great eagerness at the fun the other children were having. The leader went outside and invited the little girl inside. "They’ll all laugh at me." "Why do you think that ...read more

Scripture: John 4:4-24

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Understanding Law And Gospel Series

Contributed by Dan Cormie on Sep 20, 2009

A look at how Jesus handles the Law.

Dakota Community Church September 20, 2009 The Field & the Force 7B The Force at Rest – (Part 2) So far we have looked at: 1. When the Church is the field When the church is the field it is seen as the place people come to do the work of God. 2. When the Church is the (labor) force When the ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 5:1-48

Denomination: Mennonite

Overview Of The Gospel Of John Series

Contributed by Dr. Rich Denning on Apr 20, 2017

This message is an overview of the Gospel of John. The series followed with an emphasis on the deity of Christ and His miracle (signs) which point to Him being the Savior.

Authorship: Two Plausible Options – John, the apostle or Johaninne School. Author identifies himself as “the disciple whom Jesus loved. Some say John the Elder or John the son of Zebedee. Recipients: Probably Christians living in Ephesus. (More specifically, Jews who became Christians and ...read more

Denomination: Pentecostal

Be Inspired To Preach The Gospel

Contributed by Ian Johnson on Jun 3, 2003

The life of Samuel Marsden Apostle to New Zealand is an inspiration to us to preach the gospel again.

On Christmas day 1814 the gospel was first preached in New Zealand at Oihi bay in Northland. God had a plan for the salvation of the nation then, and He has a plan now, I have included a bit of history about the Rev Samuel Marsden, which I hope will inspire many to take up the challenge afresh. ...read more

Scripture: Luke 2:10

Denomination: Pentecostal

The Gospel Of Matthew: An Introduction

Contributed by Donald Whitchard on Nov 3, 2024

Matthew's account of the life of the Lord Jesus Christ was written to show his fellow Jews that Jesus was the Promised Messiah, liberating them not from the tyranny of Rome, but from the tyranny and condemnation of sin. His death and resurrection freed all of us from this curse.

Dr. Frank Turek, the noted Christian apologist, said that the writers of the New Testament did not create the account of the resurrection of the Lord Jesus Christ, but that the resurrection created the writers of the New Testament. If Jesus had not risen from the dead, His life would have been ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 1:1-25, Isaiah 7:14, Isaiah 53:1-12, Romans 5:6-11

Denomination: Baptist

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 Purpose Of The Gospel Of John Series

Contributed by Josh Brown on Nov 20, 2020

What do we need to believe? What does it mean to believe? And why do we need to believe? Three important questions about our Lord and Savior Jesus Christ! Join us as we study through the book of John and discover the answers to these questions and that Jesus is the giver of Life!

Sermon: The Purpose of the Gospel of John Series: The Gospel of John Part 1 Slide Introduction Today we’re kicking off a brand-new message called, ‘The Gospel of John.’ And what we’re going to do over the next several weeks is walk through the Gospel of John. For those of you that might not ...read more

Scripture: John 20:30-31

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

The Gospel Brings Reconciliation!

Contributed by Tony Abram on Jan 16, 2009

Here are some wonderful truths about God’s Reconciliation. The Good News is that Reconciliation is Unlimited. When we sin, we can come to Him and He will instantly receive us, reconcile us, and restore us to Himself.

The Gospel Brings Reconciliation! 2 Cor 5:17-21 Therefore if any man be in Christ, he is a new creature: old things are passed away; behold, all things are become new. 18 And all things are of God, who hath reconciled us to himself by Jesus Christ, and hath given to us the ministry of ...read more

Scripture: 2 Corinthians 5:17-21

Standing In The Freedom Of The Gospel:

Contributed by David Taylor on Jan 23, 2014

Introduction to Galatians

Standing in the Freedom of the Gospel: Introduction and Overview Galatians 1:1-5 Introduction to Galatians Galatians is unique among Paul’s epistles. His normal greeting is abrupt, with no prayer or thanksgiving for the evidences of grace, or some other prayer (see Eph 1; Col 1; and Phil ...read more

Scripture: Galatians 1:1-5

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Mark Among The Gospels

Contributed by Ed Vasicek on Apr 29, 2013

The 4 Gospels were written by 4 different men with 4 different slants. Each of the 4 emphasize an aspect of Jesus personality, the well-rounded God-man, the Savior of all mankind.

Mark Among the Gospels 1. Topher and Fire and Flood. The youth group is amazing. All of you who help stand. Who participate. 2. One goal of our youth ministry is to develop the faith and service of our youth. It’s about Jesus. 3. If you read the four gospels in order, you will probably notice ...read more

Scripture: Mark 1:1

Denomination: Independent/Bible

Getting The Gospel Right

Contributed by Elmer Towns on Aug 31, 2012

Keeping a True Gospel Focus in the Midst of False Gospels

Getting the Gospel Right Dr. Elmer Towns May 6, 2012 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: ...read more

Scripture: 1 Corinthians 15:1-4

Denomination: Baptist

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

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

Paul's Authority And The Gospel Series

Contributed by Freddy Fritz on Feb 19, 2005

In this brief greeting to the Galatians Paul summarizes his authority and his gospel.

Scripture Throughout human history, every person at some time or another has wrestled with the basic question of the human heart: “How can I find true happiness? How can I obtain peace, tranquility, and freedom from fear?” Many solutions have been suggested. These include religion, rigorous ...read more

Scripture: Galatians 1:1-5

Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

The Gospel Of Man, Ii Series

Contributed by D Marion Clark on Mar 30, 2016

Last Sunday we began a three-part series on the gospel and its alternatives in the gospel of man. We looked at the gospel of law-keeping. The gospel considered now is that of the heart. God already accepts us because he sees the basic good in our hearts.

7/14/13 The Gospel of Man, II Judges 17:1-13 D. Marion Clark Introduction Last Sunday we began a three-part series on the gospel and its alternatives in the gospel of man. We first looked at the gospel of law-keeping. The good news is that if we do our part well enough, God will do his part in ...read more

Scripture: Judges 17:1-13

Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed