Sermons on The Gospel Of Rest:

Can You Hear Me Now? Series

Contributed by Greg Nance on Mar 5, 2005

Facing obstacles to sharing the gospel is common, but God will find listeners who learn to live for Jesus. When one door closes he opens another.

Here in Acts 28:16-28 Paul explains himself, the gospel and their rejection of it. Why I’m wearing these chains. Why Jesus is the Christ. Why do your hearts reject him, and where will God go from here. Jenny and I were walking along in the neighborhood a few weeks ago when we came across ...read more

Scripture: Acts 28:16-28

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

The Face Of Fasting At A Holy Marriage Series

Contributed by Paul Kallan on Mar 4, 2003

To fast means to integrate the gospel into human life. It is the unity of the two opposites between the difficulty to overcome the human tendency to evil and the joy of embracing the Word of God.

Once there was a father with a son who was lazy. He tried to convince his son that he should join him in the work on his farm. The son was not convinced. The father was actually worried, how his son would earn his living after his death. Therefore, before his death, the father called his son and ...read more

Scripture: Mark 2:18-22

Denomination: Catholic

Jeremiah Proclaims The Lord's Message

Contributed by Timm Meyer on Mar 25, 2003

LENT 2(C) - The prophet Jeremiah proclaims the Lord’s message: God’s law which irritates and God’s gospel which heals.

JEREMIAH PROCLAIMS THE LORD’S MESSAGE Jeremiah 26:8-15 March 16, 2003 JEREMIAH 26:8-15 8But as soon as Jeremiah finished telling all the people everything the LORD had com-manded him to say, the priests, the prophets and all the people seized him and said, "You must die! 9Why do you ...read more

Scripture: Jeremiah 26:8-15

Denomination: Lutheran

Resurrection Check

Contributed by Aaron Kilbourn on Apr 17, 2006

People look in the Gospel of Judas, Hollywood versions of scriptural stories, and scientific discoveries to "enhance" their faith. The problem is that they’re all looking in the wrong places.

Resurrection Check Matthew 28:1-10; Luke 24:1-12, 31-34; John 20:26-31 (READ Matthew 28:1-10) I want to talk a little bit about what people have been looking for lately. Do you know what really raised my eyebrows a couple weeks ago? The Gospel of Judas. How many here have heard ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 28:1-10

Denomination: Baptist

Extravagant Love Series

Contributed by Guy Caley on May 8, 2006

5th in the Series "Near to His Heart: The Gospel of John." Looks at Mary’s Extravagant gift to Jesus and asks if we give extravagantly to Him.

There is a wonderful story by the name of Babette’s Feast, by Isak Dineson. The setting is a small village on the coast of Denmark many years ago. Two spinster sisters provide leadership for a small church, which was founded by their now dead pastor-father many years before. The group has dwindled ...read more

Scripture: John 12:1-8

Denomination: Assembly Of God

Proving Jesus Is The Real Christ Of Christmas

Contributed by Gordon Weatherby on Dec 23, 2013

The Gospel of Matthew is filled with references to Messianic Prophecies of the Old Testament. This message looks at Old Testament Prophecies quoted in Matthew 1 and 2 on the message of Christmas.

PROVING THAT JESUS IS THE REAL CHRIST OF CHRISTMAS December 22, 2013 INTRODUCTION: 1.) Christmas is the season when we celebrate the birth of Christ. 2.) The question I want us to ask this morning is how do we know that Jesus is truly the authentic Christ we celebrate at Christmas? 3.) That ...read more

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

“jesus Defies The Natural Order Of Creation” Series

Contributed by Ron Tuit on Aug 17, 2015

Jesus defies the principles of gravity and space in his fifth sign which is given only to the 12 disciples on the Sea of Galilee. Look for the picture of the Gospel in this sign!

“Jesus Defies the Natural Order of Creation” John 6:16-24 We looked at Jesus’ miraculous feeding of the 5,000 men (probably close to 10,000 people in total) from five barley loaves and two fish. This miracle of Jesus demonstrated His creative power more than any other so far in ...read more

Scripture: John 6:16-24

Denomination: Baptist

The Witness Of The Law Series

Contributed by Ron Tuit on Feb 18, 2014

Two prevailing themes are knit together throughout the Bible, God's Law and God's Gospel. The law witnesses to the perfect character of God and the sinful character of man.

Law and Gospel: The Witness of the Law Exodus 20 “A recent survey by George Gallup Jr. revealed a startling trend in our culture. According to Gallup the evidence seems to indicate that there are not clear behavioral patterns that distinguish Christians from non-Christians in our society. ...read more

Scripture: Exodus 20:1-21

Denomination: Baptist

The Eternal Word Series

Contributed by Ron Tuit on Oct 16, 2014

The first few verses of John's Gospel clearly reveal Jesus' Eternality, His Person, and His Deity: This message provides a clear understanding of the original text.

“The Eternal Word” John 1:1-2 We begin a study on the Gospel of John today, which was written between 80-90AD, about 50 years after the Apostle John witnessed Jesus’ earthly ministry. It is the only gospel which is written anonymously by John, the son of Zebedee, one of the most ...read more

Scripture: John 1:1-2

Denomination: Baptist

Baptismal Covenant

Contributed by Jon Lipka on Jan 13, 2013

In our baptismal covenant, we commit to belief in God, participating in the Church's life, resisting evil, sharing the Gospel, and ultimately doing all of this out of love.

What in the world is our baptismal covenant? It starts with the Apostles Creed. Do you believe in God the Father? Do you believe in Jesus Christ, the Son of God? Do you believe in God the Holy Spirit? What we believe about God is the first and foundational part of our Baptismal Covenant. It is ...read more

Scripture: Luke 3:15-22

Denomination: Anglican

The Believer And Sin Series

Contributed by Bobby Stults on Mar 28, 2012

Paul paints a grim and fearfully vivid portrait of what sin is and what it can do and then joyfully raises the curtain on the Good News of the Gospel of Jesus Christ!

Sermon Brief Date Written: March 24, 2012 Date Preached: March 25, 2012 Where Preached: OPBC (AM) Sermon Details: Series Title: A Journey thru Romans Sermon Title: The Law & the Believer Sermon Text: Romans 7:13-25 [ESV] Introduction: Well we have come a long way here in the book of ...read more

Scripture: Romans 7:13-25

Denomination: Baptist

The Religious Wrong

Contributed by Matt Williams on Feb 8, 2012

Matt helps us see through this story how we can and need to engage religious people in our culture to help them understand the gospel.

Introduction: It is our responsibility to engage the culture with the gospel. God calls us to send us out. In the story of Nicodemus, we see Jesus confront a religious person with the truth of what it means to be a member in the Kingdom of God. Matt helps us see through this story how we can and ...read more

Scripture: John 3:1-21

Denomination: *other

The Death Of A Deacon Series

Contributed by T.j. Conwell on Jun 10, 2013

The Sanhedrin’s reaction to the Gospel is pretty typical for those who reject it, but the boldness displayed by Stephen is something WE must learn from!

The Death of a Deacon Acts 7:1-60 Introduction - Open your bible to Acts 7 … put a finger or something at Genesis 12 also Recap: - Stephen (the first deacon) has been seized by the Sanhedrin - He is brought before them to answer the charges of blasphemy (no proof needed) - The ...read more

Scripture: Acts 7:1-60

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Signature Scent

Contributed by Ajai Prakash on Apr 7, 2010

A sweet aroma ascends God-ward. Godly living, which includes the proclamation of the gospel, manifests Christ to men, and thus, it brings pleasure and glory to God.

Opening illustration: You can’t see it, hear it, or touch it, but scent is powerful. The smell of things like crayons, petunias, and colognes evoke memories that transport me to the past and bring to mind people and places I might not otherwise recall. Some celebrities have fragrances named after ...read more

Scripture: 2 Corinthians 2:14-17

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

All Sufficient Grace For Even Me

Contributed by Daniel Austin on Apr 17, 2010

In light of all that we obtain by God’s Grace, salvation, strength, and sufficiency, we truly realize the “good news” of the gospel.

All Sufficient Grace For Even Me 040509 PM Text: 1 Timothy 1:12 - 14 Introduction “Wonderful the matchless grace of Jesus, deeper than the mighty rolling sea; higher than the mountain, sparkling like a fountain, all sufficient grace for even me” (Haldor Lillenas). When we consider the ...read more

Scripture: 1 Timothy 1:12-14

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ