Sermons on The Simple Gospel:

What Is Our Message? Series

Contributed by Stephen Sheane on Nov 28, 2019

What is the Good News? God loves you, wants to heal you and wants to use you to reach others.

WHAT IS OUR MESSAGE? In this award winning film called “The Mission,” Robert DeNiro plays a mercenary named Mendoza who has taken asylum in the local church after killing his brother in a fit of jealous rage. He eventually leaves the church and heads to a mission post located above the waterfalls ...read more

Scripture: Mark 5:1-2

Denomination: Christian Missionary Alliance

‘steps Of Faith’

Contributed by Gordon Curley on Feb 12, 2023

‘Steps of Faith’ - John chapter 4 verses 43-54. – sermon by Gordon Curley (PowerPoint slides to accompany this talk are available on request – email: gcurley@gcurley.info)

Ill: • Faith is central to all of life. • For example, you go to a doctor whose name you cannot pronounce. • And whose degrees you have never verified. • He gives you a prescription you cannot read. • You take it to a pharmacist you have never seen before. • He gives you a chemical compound ...read more

Scripture: John 4:43-54

Denomination: Brethren

Growing Larger Through Outreach (Pt. 3) Series

Contributed by David Owens on Mar 24, 2015

What do we say when it is time to share the gospel with others? This sermon helps us to be prepared when we have an opportunity to give an answer for the hope that we have.

Introduction: A. Today I’m praying that all of us, Christians, feel like we have some good news to share with others, and that we desperately desire to share it. 1. I like the story told of the little boy who greatly concerned his parents. a. The boy’s parents could not get him to utter ...read more

Scripture: 1 Peter 3:15-16

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

The Book Of Mark

Contributed by Tom Shepard on Mar 31, 2019

What you will find here is an outline for the entire book of Mark. I hope this outline is helpful to you for sermon preparation. I know it will be helpful if you plan to preach through the book of Mark.

MARK RECORDS IN RAPID SUCCESSION SPECIFIC EVENTS FROM THE LIFE AND MINISTRY OF JESUS CHRIST IN ORDER TO PRESENT THE GOSPEL TO A ROMAN AUDIENCE, PROVING THAT JESUS IS THE CHRIST, THE SON OF GOD, AND TO PROVIDE A PATTERN OF DISCIPLESHIP THROUGH THE MODEL OF A SERVANT, CLIMAXING IN HIS DEATH AND ...read more

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

The Universal Call To Preach The Good News Of Christ Series

Contributed by Shaila Touchton on Jan 21, 2025

The Bible teaches that every believer is called to preach the good news of Christ.

As believers, we are often reminded of the Great Commission in Matthew 28:18-20, where Jesus commands His disciples to "go and make disciples of all nations." However, this calling is not limited to a select few or only those in full-time ministry. The Bible teaches that every believer is ...read more

Scripture: Romans 10:14-15, 1 Peter 2:9

The Uniqueness Of Mark's Gospel: John The Baptist In The Wilderness Series

Contributed by Justin Steckbauer on Mar 19, 2023

Focusing in on Mark chapter one verses 1-20, and we’ll be reflecting on three key events in this first portion of Mark. We’ll be looking at the ministry of John the Baptist as he prepared for the coming of Jesus, then the baptism of Jesus, and Jesus’ calling his first disciples.

Last night I was listening to some beautiful music. And I was just thinking, this music is a gift from God. It really is. Who is this creator who made everything? How are we to understand who he is? Of course, we know we understand from his word, but I was thinking, and I wondered: What can we ...read more

Scripture: Mark 1:1-20

Denomination: Salvation Army

One Was Pleading And The Other Was Praising

Contributed by Davon Huss on Aug 28, 2019

From Mark Yarbrough called “When God Doesn’t Heal” (https://www.epm.org/resources/2005/Mar/28/when-god-doesnt-heal/) Why doesn’t God cure everyone who prays fervently for healing? Two assumptions and then 3 points

HoHum: A faith healer ran into his old friend Max and asked him how things were going. Max said, “Not good, my brother is very sick.” “Don’t say that, your brother isn’t sick,” answered the faith healer, “he only thinks he’s sick. Remember that, he only things he’s sick.” Two months later they ...read more

Scripture: James 5:14-16, 1 John 5:14-15, 2 Corinthians 12:7-9

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Marks Of The Messenger (Part 1) Series

Contributed by Troy Walliser on Feb 23, 2023

We must resolve today, as a church, as a people, as individual Christians, that we will boldly proclaim the gospel, regardless of the response, regardless of the division it brings - we will boldly proclaim it.

Marks Of The Messenger Acts 14:1-28 Have you ever walked into a movie after it’s already started? Or perhaps you started watching a television series halfway into the season and you’ve missed a lot of the character development and plot lines that preceded that particular episode? I know for some of ...read more

Scripture: Acts 14:1-28

Denomination: Baptist

Air Conditioning Hell

Contributed by Bill Sullivan on Mar 22, 2010

As much as even some in the church at large desire to "air-condition" hell, the doctrine of eternal punishment is a foundational doctrine for believers in Jesus

Air Conditioning Hell Why is the Gospel Good News? TCF Sermon March 21, 2010 Have you seen this t-shirt? Heck is where people go who don’t believe in Gosh. Or heard this story: There was a Christian lady that had to do a lot of traveling for her business so she did a lot of flying. But ...read more

Scripture: John 3:36

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Go! And Follow Jesus: The Call That Changes Everything Series

Contributed by Dean Courtier on Dec 11, 2025

The call of Jesus to every person in every generation is profoundly simple and eternally life-changing: “Follow Me.” Two words that rescue sinners. Two words that redirect destinies. Two words that produce disciples. Two words that define Christianity.

“GO! AND FOLLOW JESUS: THE CALL THAT CHANGES EVERYTHING” ---------------------------------------------------------------------- SERIES INTRODUCTION “DISCIPLESHIP (FOLLOWING JESUS)” As we begin this new year together, we step into a journey that is both ancient and urgently needed—the journey of ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 4:19, Luke 9:23, John 1:43, Matthew 11:29, John 8:31, Galatians 2:20, Matthew 28:19-20  (view more)  (view less)

Denomination: Pentecostal

The Trinity – A Guide

Contributed by Graham Kettle on Oct 22, 2014

A simple guide to explain the wonder of the Trinity to newer Believers.

1. Example Personal example to help imagine the concept of a ‘trinity’: “I am a son to my mother, a husband to my wife, and a father to my children … yet I am still only one person.” 2. Introduction – The Gospel 1 Tim 3:16 And without controversy great is the ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 3:16-17

Denomination: Church Of God

What Do We Do With This Gospel? (Luke, Part 14) Series

Contributed by T.j. Conwell on Apr 24, 2022

The believer, US, is to be equipped and ready to proclaim the good news. The good news that Jesus is alive, and He brings peace to all, and it is why we come to this place, to study and worship – to be equipped - then to be ready to go outside this place and share the truth!

What do we do with this Gospel? (Luke, Part 14) Luke 24:13-53 Introduction / Recap - Last week, we discussed the most pivotal event in the Christian faith -- The proof that our future is assured because our Savior, Jesus, is alive -- It is why we celebrate Easter – it’s why we rejoice (He ...read more

Scripture: Luke 24:13-53

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Some Reasons You Must Be Saved

Contributed by W. Alderman on Nov 10, 2007

This is a simple outline to help people see their need to be saved...

SOME REASONS YOU MUST BE SAVED Acts 16:22-31 W. Max Alderman INTRODUCTION: The activities of the prisoners and the earthquake were enough for the Philippian jailor to cry out asking, “Sirs, what must I do to be saved?” Without an earthquake ...read more

Scripture: Acts 16:22-31

Denomination: Baptist

What Must I Do? You Must Preach The Gospel

Contributed by Ken Pell on Sep 1, 2013

The great commission is the primary task of Jesus’ church; i is our compass that points us in the direction God wants us to go. Is the main thing the main thing in our congregation?

WHAT MUST I DO? PROCLAIM THE GOSPEL TO ALL NATIONS MARK 13:10 Big Idea: The great commission is the primary task of Jesus’ church. It is our compass that points us in the direction God wants us to go. Is the main thing the main thing in our congregation? SERIES INTRO We are asking ...read more

Scripture: Mark 13:1-10

Denomination: Nazarene

Go! And Guard The True Gospel - Galatians 1:6–9 Series

Contributed by Dean Courtier on Oct 17, 2025

The more we handle the true Gospel of Jesus Christ, the more quickly we will recognise a counterfeit gospel when we hear it.

Go! And Guard the True Gospel - Galatians 1:6–9 Galatians 1:6–9 (NLT): “I am shocked that you are turning away so soon from God, who called you to himself through the loving mercy of Christ. You are following a different way that pretends to be the Good News but is not the Good News at all. You ...read more

Scripture: Galatians 1:6-9, John 14:6, Ephesians 2:8-9, 2 Corinthians 11:3-4, Romans 1:16, 1 Timothy 1:15, Isaiah 53:5, Romans 10:9-10  (view more)  (view less)

Denomination: Pentecostal