Sermons on Resilience Of The Gospel:

Be Faithful To The Faithful One

Contributed by Daniel Habben on Nov 15, 2004

Be Faithful to the Faithful One by confessing his gospel, by performing his work, and by trusting his promises.

What’s the difference between a faithful fan and a fair weather fan? A faithful fan will continue to cheer and promote his team no matter how poorly it’s doing. A fair weather fan will only root for his team if it’s doing well. Such fans have even been known to switch allegiance in the middle of ...read more

Scripture: 2 Timothy 2:8-13

Denomination: Lutheran

A Change Of View Series

Contributed by Bruce Rzengota on Apr 10, 2003

IF WE ARE TO REACH OTHERS WITH THE GOSPEL, WE MUST LEARN TO SEE THE WORLD AS CHRSIT SAW THE WORLD.

A Change of View Mark 2:13-17 INTRODUCTION WWJD for a Prostitute? Author and speaker Barbara Johnson writes: I had just finished speaking at one of the last Women of Faith (WOF) conferences in 1998, challenging the audience to really think "What Would Jesus Do?" in their everyday situations. One ...read more

Scripture: Mark 2:13-17

Denomination: Christian Missionary Alliance

A Captive For Christ Series

Contributed by William Yates on Nov 8, 2003

In this message we examine Paul’s determination to promote the gospel even though he is a prisoner.

Philippians 1 Christ Is Preached 12 But I want you to know, brethren, that the things which happened to me have actually turned out for the furtherance of the gospel, 13so that it has become evident to the whole palace guard, and to all the rest, that my chains are in Christ; 14and most of the ...read more

Scripture: Philippians 1:12-26

Stewards Of The Truth Series

Contributed by Greg Yount on Oct 28, 2001

Part 2 of a 4-part series on Christian stewardship; this part dealing with the Word of God and the Gospel.

LESSON 2 - STEWARDS OF THE TRUTH TEXT: JOHN 18:33-38a; 1Co 4:1-2 Introduction: Last week, we began this series of messages on Stewardship. We discussed the measure of a life. We found that our faith is the foundation of our life, and upon that foundation of faith comes our values. Our values, ...read more

Scripture: 1 Corinthians 4:1-2, John 18:33-38

Denomination: Baptist

Looking At Luke

Contributed by David Dewitt on Oct 31, 2001

This is an inductive Bible survey of the gospel of Luke that examines major themes and topics with a study of major divisions.

Luke Book Survey I. Divide and Title A. Sectional Divisions 1:1-4 Preface 1:5 - 2:52 Birth Narrative 3:1 - 4:13 Preparation of Jesus 4:14 - 9:50 The Ministry in Galilee 9:51 - 19:27 The trip to Jerusalem 19:28 - 21:38 The Ministry in Jerusalem 22:1 - 23:56 The Death Narrative 24:1 - 53 The ...read more

Scripture: Luke 1:1

Denomination: Church Of God

The Resurrection Of Jesus

Contributed by David Dewitt on Oct 31, 2001

This is an inductive study of the resurrection narrative as recorded in the gospel of Luke. It examines the major themes and structure of the narrative.

Luke Resurrection Narrative I. Divide and Title A. Segmental Divisions 24.1-35 The resurrection and Jesus’ first appearance 24.36-53 Jesus with the disciples B. Paragraph Divisions 24:1-12 The Resurrection 24:13-35 The Emmaus road 24:36-49 Jesus appears to Disciples twice 24:50-53 The ...read more

Scripture: Luke 24:1-53

Denomination: Church Of God

16 Pentecost C

Contributed by Roger Haugen on Sep 20, 2001

Jesus invites us to be shrewd in our efforts to spread the gospel, and extravagant in our praise of God.

16 Pentecost C Luke 16:1-13 23 September 2001 Have you ever been suckered by someone shrewd? So shrewd that you can only admire his shrewdness? I once attended a trade fair and entered a whole lot of the draws that are always there. The next week there was a knock at the door with a man ...read more

Scripture: Luke 16:1-13

Denomination: Lutheran

The Four Soils Series

Contributed by Charles Salmon on Feb 18, 2002

Sermon on the parable of the sower. One’s response to the Gospel depends on the personal inclination of his will.

The Four Soils Mark 4:1-20 INTRO.: Why do different people respond differently to the same message? Why do some reject the Gospel of Christ and others accept it and live Christian lives? Jesus provides an answer to this question in the passage before us. We will become more effective and joyful ...read more

Scripture: Mark 4:1-20

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Cutting Through The Confusion Series

Contributed by Guy Caley on Jun 23, 2002

Three central truths help us cut through the confusion of false teaching to the clarity of the Gospel.

Introduction "It ain’t over ’til it’s over." This is probably the single most famous quote from baseball legend Yogi Berra. It’s simple but elegant and must have come to him in a rare moment of linguistic clarity, because he is much better known as the master of confusion and doublespeak like ...read more

Scripture: Galatians 5:1-15

Denomination: Assembly Of God

Why Your Testimony Will Succeed

Contributed by Sean Lester on Jan 5, 2007

An motivational sermon to give the listener confidence that sharing their faith will not fail to reach people with the message of the Gospel.

Why Your Testimony Will Succeed Rev. Sean Lester April 27, 2003 Text: Hebrews 4:1-16 Introduction: Jesus gave you the command to preach the gospel to all people with the idea that you would do it, and that by doing it you would succeed in calling people to salvation through Jesus Christ. It ...read more

Scripture: Hebrews 4:1-16

Denomination: Pentecostal

The Call To Follow Series

Contributed by Steven Dow on Mar 6, 2007

This sermon is from a series called "Follow the Leader" that traces the topic of discipleship through the Gospel of Mark.

THE CALL TO FOLLOW (2) Follow The Leader – 2 Mark 2:13-17 INTRODUCTION: This morning we will be continuing our series tracing the topic of following Jesus throughout the Gospel of Mark. Last week we looked at the calling of Peter and Andrew, James and John to be disciples of Christ. This week ...read more

Scripture: Mark 2:13-17

I Am The Bread Of Life Series

Contributed by Pat Damiani on May 15, 2012

The first in a seven week series on the "I Am" sayings of Jesus from John's gospel account.

Introduction: I’m not real big on New Year’s resolutions, but at the beginning of this year I set a personal goal to know Jesus better this year. So I’m really excited about the next seven weeks because we’re going to get to know Jesus better through His own words. Near the ...read more

Scripture: John 6:25-29

Denomination: Baptist

Chosen And Serving

Contributed by Steve Shepherd on Aug 1, 2008

1- We are chosen by God 2- We are models for others 3- We are messengers of the gospel

INTRO.- ILL.- A site foreman had ten very lazy men working for him, so one day he decided to trick them into doing some work for a change. "I’ve got a really easy job today for the laziest one among you," he announced. "Will the laziest man please put his hand up." Nine hands went up. "Why didn’t ...read more

Scripture: 1 Thessalonians 1:4-10

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

To An Ever Greater Love Of The Word Of God Series

Contributed by W Pat Cunningham on Oct 8, 2011

Two guides help us in our journey with the Scriptures: St. Paul and the prologue to John's Gospel

Monday of 29th Week in Course St. Ignatius of Antioch Verbum Domini Our saint today, Ignatius of Antioch, is a most appropriate patron for our reflections on the Word of God. He was the third bishop of Antioch, but, more importantly, was a disciple of John the Apostle. His writings give us a ...read more

Scripture: Luke 1:69-75

Denomination: Catholic

The Right Things Really Matter

Contributed by Michael Walther on Oct 10, 2011

This sermon addressed the problem of anxiety and answers with the blessings that God gives us in His Gospel.Introduction

Introduction A writer from the last century said, “Anxiety is a thin stream of fear trickling through the mind. If encouraged, it cuts a channel into which all other thoughts are drained” (Arthur Somers Roche). All of us will someday have to face some form of very serious ...read more

Scripture: Philippians 4:6-9

Denomination: Lutheran