Sermons on The Purpose Of The Gospel:

The Offence Of The Gospel

Contributed by Zachariah King on Sep 14, 2013

Why the gospel is an offense to the religious , and the gospel is the greatest hope for sinners like me.

The offense  of the gospel Romans 9:33 33 As it is written, Behold, I lay in Sion a stumblingstone and rock of offence: and whosoever believeth on him shall not be ashamed.  What is this offense that it speaks of And what shall I be Ashamed  of This is a great mystery that we should learn of ...read more

Scripture: Romans 9:33

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Mystery Of The Gospel

Contributed by Jon Lipka on Jun 10, 2012

Hidden until the coming of Christ, the Good News came not only to the children of Abraham, but to all those who are his sons in faith.

“He [the Word] was in the world, and though the world was made through him, the world did not recognize him. He came to that which was his own, but his own did not receive him. Yet to all who received him, to those who believed in his name, he gave the right to become children of ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 2:1-12

Denomination: Anglican

Bridges To The Gospel

Contributed by Rick Boyne on Jun 12, 2012

We must be able to share the Gospel anywhere, anytime.

Bridges to the Gospel November 8, 2009 Evening Service Immanuel Baptist Church, Wagoner, OK Rick Boyne Message Point: We must be able to share the Gospel anywhere, anytime. Focus Passage: Acts 17:16-23 Supplemental Passage: Romans 1:16 NASB For I am not ashamed of the gospel, for it is the ...read more

Scripture: Acts 17:16-23

Denomination: Baptist

The Gospel Of Peace Series

Contributed by Anthony Zibolski on Sep 18, 2012

Putting on the gospel of peace is a way for believers to share the gospel to those we come in contact with, but it is also a part of the protective armor of God that we use as a weapon against the enemy of our soul.

The Gospel of Peace Ephesians chapter 6:10-6:20 Introduction- We again this morning we will be looking at the armor of God. How the armor of God protects the believer, and by “submitting yourself to God”, you can resist the devil and he will flee from you.” Some will say ...read more

Scripture: Ephesians 6:10-20

Denomination: Nazarene

For The Sake Of The Gospel Series

Contributed by D Marion Clark on Oct 1, 2012

Here is the mission statement for all preachers and churches.

1 Corinthians 9:19-27 For the Sake of the Gospel 1/11/04 D. Marion Clark Introduction Why do you act the way you do? Why are your priorities what they are? Businesses, corporations, and even churches have mission statements to explain their reason for existing and why they do business or ...read more

Scripture: 1 Corinthians 9:19-27

Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

Proclaiming The Gospel Series

Contributed by Gordon Curley on Oct 7, 2012

Proclaiming the Gospel. (Powerpoint slides to accompany this talk are available on request – email: gcurley@gcurley.info)

SERMON OUTLINE: We must preach the word (vs 1-2a) We must correct the incorrect (vs 2b-4) We must discharge the duties (vs 5) We must run the race (vs 6-8) SERMON BODY: Reading: 2 Timothy chapter 4 verses 1-8. Ill: • A man wrote to a pastor of a large Church saying; • “I ...read more

Scripture: 2 Timothy 4:1-8

Denomination: Brethren

The Gospel: Freedom Series

Contributed by Brad Beaman on Nov 22, 2015

It is for freedom that Christ has set us free. We are called to seek God. Trust Christ by faith. You were saved by grace. The result is freedom. You who are saved stand firm in your freedom. It is for freedom that Christ has set us free.

In my University literature class the professor would return the paper with comments on the paper like; give further explanation, clarify or expand this point. This professor had a system where you could re-write a paper and re-submit it for a higher grade. I decided to take the professor up on ...read more

Denomination: Baptist

The Gospel: Love Series

Contributed by Brad Beaman on Nov 23, 2015

It is wrong when freedom is abused. Love is what balances grace. Spiritual liberty is not a license to indulge the sinful nature. Rather it is a call to serve one another in love. It was for freedom that Christ set you free. You were called to be free.

There was a woman who was married to a domineering husband that demanded her to follow a list of duties. His demands were full of regulations and the marriage was drudgery for that woman. Her husband died and she later remarried. This time her marriage was based on love. It was not like the one ...read more

Scripture: Galatians 5:13-15

Denomination: Baptist

The Gospel: For All Series

Contributed by Brad Beaman on Sep 3, 2015

Paul has expressed astonishment that churches of Galatia have turned from faith alone to faith plus law. He says what they have really done is moved from the true gospel to no gospel at all.

Is the Gospel really for everybody? You have probably heard someone tell the humorous one liner; you can’t get there from here. That is what the Judaizers were telling the churches in Galatia about coming to Christ only they weren’t trying to be funny. There were a group of people ...read more

Scripture: Galatians 2:1-10

Denomination: Baptist

The Gospel In A Ship

Contributed by Rev. Timothy Porter on Sep 8, 2014

In this Sermon we see that God as telling the word og the gospel and Jesus even in the Old Testament

THE GOSPEL IN THE SHIP Gen. 6:12-22 Introduction: When we come to the account of Noah’s Ark and the worldwide flood, there are many who refuse to believe that it is true. But it is! I choose to believe it just like it is written in the Bible. There are many great lessons that can ...read more

Scripture: Genesis 6:12-22

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

An Unchained Gospel

Contributed by Christopher Holdsworth on Sep 24, 2013

Cutting a straight furrow with the Word of God and avoiding catastrophe.

AN UNCHAINED GOSPEL. 2 Timothy 2:8-15. I. SALVATION WITH ETERNAL GLORY (2 Timothy 2:8-10). Paul asks Timothy to “remember Jesus Christ raised from the dead’ (2 Timothy 2:8). Here in the Greek of 2 Timothy 2:8 the resurrection is mentioned BEFORE the Lord’s nativity into the house of David. ...read more

Scripture: 2 Timothy 2:8-15

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Law Or Gospel?

Contributed by Isaac Butterworth on Feb 22, 2012

Just as entering the life of redemption requires the work of the Holy Spirit in our hearts, so continuing in the life of redemption requires his activity within us.

First Presbyterian Church Wichita Falls, Texas February 22, 2012 LAW OR GOSPEL? Isaac Butterworth Matthew 6:1-6, 16-18 (NIV) 1 ‘Be careful not to do your “acts of righteousness” before men, to be seen by them. If you do, you will have no reward from your Father in heaven. 2 ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 6:1-18

Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

The Veiled Gospel

Contributed by Gordon Weatherby on May 9, 2013

There is a veil over the eyes, and minds of unbelievers. It is only in Jesus Christ that the veil is removed.

“The Veiled Gospel” 2 Cor. 4:3-18 I. THE GOSPEL IS VEILED TO THOSE WHO ARE PERISHING. 1.) God's Physical Light is there for all mankind. A.) In creation, God said: “Let Light shine out of the darkness.” aa.) The creation of physical light into this world was ...read more

Scripture: 2 Corinthians 4:3-18

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Gospel Freedom Series

Contributed by David Owens on May 20, 2013

In Galatians 5:1-12, Paul makes it clear that we have been set free, but all that is lost if we return to the slavery and yoke of the Law.

A. Last year, a movie called Big Miracle was released. How many of you have seen the movie? 1. It is a movie that told the true story of a 1988 international effort to free 3 gray whales trapped four miles from freedom by early ice formation in Alaska. 2. At first few bothered to notice their ...read more

Scripture: Galatians 5:1-12

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

The Advance Of The Gospel Series

Contributed by Freddy Fritz on Apr 13, 2019

Philippians 1:12-18 teaches us to put the advance of the gospel at the center of our ambitions.

Scripture We are in a series of sermons on Paul’s letter to the Philippians that I am calling, “The Christian’s Contentment.” After the opening greeting of his letter to the Philippian Christians, Paul gave thanks to God for them, and then he prayed for them. He had planted the church in Philippi ...read more

Scripture: Philippians 1:12-18

Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed