Sermons on Preach The Gospel:

Live Each Day Like It’s Easter Sunday!

Contributed by Michael Otterstatter on Aug 14, 2023

Today as we gather in the afterglow of Easter, we are again going to recall the facts surrounding Jesus great victory and be led to continue to respond to that victory in our daily lives. It is my prayer for all of you that you would

Several hundred years before the birth of Jesus, a crucial battle raged between two great civilizations—the Greeks and the Persians. They were among the world’s super-powers at that time. The clash of their armies took place on the level fields near a city called Marathon. The battle went on for ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 118:14-21

Denomination: Lutheran

The Rewards Of An Overcomer – Part I Series

Contributed by Mark Hall on Aug 14, 2023

I give permission for this sermon to be used in full form for the glory of God. Jesus has made seven great promises of rewards to those who overcome.

THE REWARDS OF AN OVERCOMER – PART I Let’s stand together and open your Bible to Revelation 22:12 as we continue our series on the eternal rewards of heaven with today’s message, “The Rewards of an Overcomer.” Revelation 22:12 "Behold, I am coming soon! My reward is with me, and I will give to ...read more

Scripture: Revelation 22:12, 1 Corinthians 2:9, 1 John 2:15-17, Colossians 1:10, Philippians 1:21  (view more)  (view less)

Denomination: Independent/Bible

The Shepherd Heart Of Paul Series

Contributed by Christian Cheong on Aug 19, 2023

Paul refutes the falsehoods and expresses his concern for the church. We learn from his example to (1) stand firm in the truth, (2) love the people of God, and (3) right what is wrong.

2 Cor 12:11-21 The Shepherd Heart of Paul Paul Making His Closing Remarks in His Defence 11I have been a fool! You forced me to it, for I ought to have been commended by you. For I was not at all inferior to these super-apostles, even though I am nothing. 12The signs of a true apostle were ...read more

Scripture: 2 Corinthians 12:11-21, Matthew 12:36-37

Denomination: Independent/Bible

Recovering From Temptation

Contributed by Jerry Cosper on Aug 23, 2023

The message given to us in Psalm 32 is that there is greater joy in uncovering our sin and finding forgiveness than in trying to cover up our sin. And a right view of God allows us to do just that.

Anyone who has ever purchased a home knows that there is a big difference in what the buyer or the seller sees and what a certified home inspector sees. We may try to look beyond the things that appeal to us like the layout of the house, the size of the bedrooms, and so forth, and see a crack in a ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 32:1-7, Proverbs 3:11-12, Revelation 3:19

Denomination: Baptist

Have You Lost Your First Love?

Contributed by Colin Mcgeer on Aug 25, 2023

I once visited Ephesus and in that old destroyed city, I asked myself what the first love is. Find out what I received in that once great city.

Some years ago, I had the privilege of visiting Turkey. A Turkish man and one of his family members were going to do a business trip to Turkey so they invited me to go with them. I gladly accepted the invitation with one request that I would be allowed to spend a day in Ephesus. We were staying in ...read more

Scripture: Acts 19:8, Matthew 22:34-40, 1 John 4:7-8, 1 Peter 4:8, 1 John 4:17-18, John 19:26-27  (view more)  (view less)

Believe And Be Baptized Series

Contributed by Jeff Strite on Sep 1, 2023

Mark 16:16 seems to be a forthright desciption of how to become a Christian, but of the centuries people have "rearranged" the words to fit their theology. How have they done that, and why does it matter?

The Bible tells us that… at the tower of Babel, God confused the people’s language so they couldn’t understand each other. Language is how we communicate with each other, and how we communicate is VERY IMPORTANT. How we say things; the kind of words we use; and even the punctuation we use in our ...read more

Scripture: Mark 16:15-16

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

The Day Jesus Crashed A Pool Party

Contributed by Wayne Solomon on Sep 2, 2023

Jesus showed up at the Pool of Bethesda and crashed the Pool Party to heal a disabled man. The stirred waters was no match for the Living Water!

Theme: The Day Jesus Crashed a Pool Party Text: John 5:1-9 (King James Version) After this there was a feast of the Jews; and Jesus went up to Jerusalem. 2 Now there is at Jerusalem by the sheep market a pool, which is called in the Hebrew tongue Bethesda, having five porches. 3 In these lay a ...read more

Scripture: John 5:1-9, John 5:6-9

Denomination: Church Of God

Can These Bones Live? (Ezekiel 37:1-10) Series

Contributed by James Jackson on Sep 10, 2023

The plan of salvation in a valley of dry bones. #36 in "66 in 52: A One Year Journey Through The Bible"

Can These Bones Live? Ezekiel 37:1-10 Good morning. Please open your Bibles to Ezekiel 37. (Pew Bible: p 678) The story goes that during World War II, the army was scrambling to get medics up to speed on basic human anatomy so they could get them deployed quickly. And so they worked with an oldn ...read more

Scripture: Ezekiel 36:1-10, John 3:1-6

Denomination: Baptist

Is Yours An Expectant Faith?

Contributed by Jerry Cosper on Apr 23, 2024

Faith means maintaining our trust in God, even when He makes us wait.

Have you ever watched the surfing contests in Hawaii? From what I read, surfing is all about the timing. The environment for surfing is dynamic with the waves, wind, and conditions constantly changing. It doesn't matter how long you spend in the water if you don't have the right timing. ...read more

Scripture: Luke 8:40-56, 1 John 3:1

Denomination: Baptist

Don't Quit

Contributed by Ajai Prakash on Apr 24, 2024

Our victory is assured because Christ was victorious. We are “more than conquerors through Him who loved us” (Romans 8:37). Quitting is a shortcut leading to failure. We can finish strong when we focus on Christ.

Opening illustration: In 1952 Florence Chadwick attempted to swim 26 miles from the coast of California to Catalina Island. After 15 hours, a heavy fog began to block her view, she became disoriented, and she gave up. To her chagrin, Chadwick learned that she had quit just 1 mile short of her ...read more

Scripture: Hebrews 12:1-2

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

The Lord Is My Shepherd - An In-Depth Look At Psalm 23

Contributed by Melvin Maughmer, Jr. on May 6, 2024

Psalm 23 is more than a passage of scripture that is read at funerals when someone passes but is in fact a profound testament to God's loving care, guidance, and provision for each and every one of us.

The Lord is my Shepherd. An in-depth look at Psalm 23 By Bishop Melvin L. Maughmer, Jr. OPENING: - Today I want to look at what is most likely the most memorized chapter in the Bible Psalm 23. This particular Psalm is a favorite passage of scripture at funerals; however, it’s not a Psalm of death ...read more

Denomination: Apostolic

God's Measure Of Our Humility Series

Contributed by Mark Hall on May 6, 2024

I give my permission for this sermon to be used in its fullness for the glory of God. One of the things that God will measure in our lives is humility.

GOD’S MEASURE OF OUR HUMILITY Please open your Bible to Matthew 18 as we continue our series with today’s message, “God’s Measure of our Humility.” As I have said several times, this series is very important. With each passing day, we are drawing closer and closer to the Judgment Seat of Christ, ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 18:1-4, Matthew 5:12, Matthew 5:19, Matthew 23:11, 2 Kings 22:19, 2 Kings 23:25, John 12:43, John 3:30  (view more)  (view less)

Denomination: Independent/Bible

Invitation To The Great Banquet Series

Contributed by Dr. Bradford Reaves on May 9, 2024

A parable about redemption of the lowest and the greatest invitation we can ever receive

Dr. Bradford Reaves CrossWay Christian Fellowship Hagerstown, MD www.mycrossway.org 12 He said also to the man who had invited him, “When you give a dinner or a banquet, do not invite your friends or your brothers or your relatives or rich neighbors, lest they also invite you in return and you be ...read more

Scripture: Luke 14:12-24

Denomination: Brethren

Getting Ready For Christmas Series

Contributed by Fred Sigle on May 18, 2024

Christmas holidays are often so hectic that it becomes more of something to dread than to enjoy. How should we approach the Christmas season?

THE CHRISTMAS STORY: GETTING READY FOR CHRISTMAS A. Did everybody have a good THANKSGIVING? 1. Now since THANKSGIVING is OVER, it’s time to GET READY FOR CHRISTMAS. a. But the reality is, the STORES have been getting ready for Christmas since the first of October. COMMENT: You ...read more

Scripture: Luke 1:26-56

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

17. Romans Chapter 4 Verses 18-25 Messages In Romans – Abraham’s Unswerving Faith And The Importance Of The Resurrection For Salvation - Message 17 Series

Contributed by Ron Ferguson on May 19, 2024

Abraham’s faith was unswerving in spite of all obstacles. In belief, do you want to be listless with the majority, or victorious with the minority? Will you count for the Lord? Will you serve Him and not yourselves? Christ was delivered up, and raised for our justification.

17. ROMANS CHAPTER 4 VERSES 18-25 MESSAGES IN ROMANS – ABRAHAM’S UNSWERVING FAITH AND THE IMPORTANCE OF THE RESURRECTION FOR SALVATION - MESSAGE 17 [A]. THE PERSEVERING FAITH OF ABRAHAM HAS EXALTED HIM {{Romans 4:18 IN HOPE AGAINST HOPE he believed, in order that he might become a father of ...read more

Scripture: Romans 4:18-22, Romans 5:4, Romans 8:25, Romans 4:23-25, 1 Corinthians 15:16-19, 2 Corinthians 5:21  (view more)  (view less)

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational