Sermons on Why Share The Gospel:

"good News: Righteousness"

Contributed by Gordon Curley on Sep 11, 2022

"Good News: Righteousness" - Romans chapter 1 verses 8-17 - sermon by Gordon Curley (PowerPoint slides to accompany this talk are available on request – email: gcurley@gcurley.info)

Bible Reading: Romans chapter 1 verses 8-17 SERMON OUTLINE: (1). Paul appreciates them (vs 7-8). (2). Paul prays for them (vs 9-10a). (3). Paul longs to encourage them (vs 10b-13). (4). Paul has an obligation towards them (vs 14-15). (5). Paul introduces his theme to them (vs 16-17). SERMON ...read more

Scripture: Romans 1:8-17

Denomination: Brethren

Week 3 – The Candle Of Joy Series

Contributed by Jordan Muck on Sep 27, 2016

24 Days Until Christmas

Series: 24 Week: 3 Passage: Luke 2:7-15 Title: Week 3 – The Candle of Joy Focus: Christmas ADVENT BACKGROUND: There are often many symbols used to represent Advent from various churches of many denominations. An evergreen wreath is a solid staple followed by four to five candles. The wreath ...read more

Scripture: Luke 2:7-15

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Persisting In Mission Series

Contributed by William Baeta on Mar 5, 2025

“The harvest truly is great, but the labourers are few; therefore, pray the Lord of the harvest to send out labourers into His harvest.”. (Luke 10:2)

A basic pattern of life is learning and putting it into practice what has been learnt. A baby listens and observes what is happening around him or her and soon begins to talk and walk. Every person follows the same pattern in life. He or she learns by listening, reading, studying and observing the ...read more

Scripture: 1 Corinthians 15:58, 2 Timothy 4:1-5, Luke 10:1-19

Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

Creation To The Cross

Contributed by D. Dewaine Phillips on Feb 6, 2022

This message presents the basic salvation message all the way from Genesis to Jesus. It looks at the Garden of Eden, The Fall, The Separation, and The Atonement. The basic points in this sermon can be used in personal evangelism.

I’ve entitled our message this morning, “Creation to the Cross.” I want to share with you some basic points that I sometimes rely on when helping someone comprehend why we need salvation in Christ. In presenting the gospel we need to help a person understand and acknowledge that we’re sinners and ...read more

Scripture: Genesis 2:8-17, Genesis 3:1-7, Genesis 3:22-24, Hebrews 9:2-7, Hebrews 9:11-15  (view more)  (view less)

Denomination: Baptist

The Ingredients Of A Healthy Church

Contributed by Gregory Mc Donald on Feb 10, 2010

Last week I shared my vision for this church..and that vision centered on a belief in the supernatural power of God. I shared how the early church was comprised of believers who not only heard about...but actually experienced the full gospel...with signs

THE INGREDIENTS OF A HEALTHY CHURCH ACTS 2:1; AMOS 3:3 Last week I shared my vision for this church..and that vision centered on a belief in the supernatural power of God. I shared how the early church was comprised of believers who not only heard about...but actually experienced the full ...read more

Scripture: Amos 3:3

" An Introduction To Mark's Gospel" Series

Contributed by Donald Whitchard on Dec 31, 2020

This is the first in a series on Mark's account of the life and ministry of the Lord Jesus Christ, focusing on the background, theme, purpose, and testimony of those who were changed by the message and compassion of Jesus, both then and now.

The Early Church Fathers (A.D. 100-400) affirm that John Mark, first introduced in the book of Acts as a traveling companion of the Apostle Paul and his associate Barnabas, was the author of the Gospel that bears his name. Acts also notes that Mark, young and immature, abruptly left Paul and ...read more

Scripture: Mark 1:1-13, 2 Timothy 3:16-17, Acts 12:25, Acts 15:36-41, 2 Timothy 4:11  (view more)  (view less)

Denomination: Baptist

Come As You Are Series

Contributed by Pat Damiani on Feb 15, 2019

Jesus makes it possible to come as you are, but impossible to leave as you came

NOTE: This is a manuscript, and not a transcript of this message. The actual presentation of the message differed from the manuscript through the leading of the Holy Spirit. Therefore, it is possible, and even likely that there is material in this manuscript that was not included in the live ...read more

Scripture: John 4:1-42

Denomination: Baptist

Never Forget!

Contributed by Jon Daniels on May 25, 2020

A sermon based on Acts 1:1-11 to challenge the listeners to remember important truths about the Gospel.

“NEVER FORGET!” Acts 1:1-11 FBCF – 5/24/20 Jon Daniels INTRO – Are you a forgetful person? - Someone once said, “I’m so forgetful & can hide my own Easter eggs.” Alzheimer’s is a horrible disease. - Sometimes, you & I suffer from spiritual Alzheimer’s - May remember some of the things ...read more

Scripture: Acts 1:1-11

Denomination: Baptist

Why Does God Take The Good Ones

Contributed by Johnny Small on Jul 1, 2002

How a death of a young Christian can be used for the Glory of God.

Why Does God Take the Good Ones? When I heard that one of our youth at the church had been killed in a car accident, my first question was “Why Spike, why not someone else?” As always when I unjustly question God, He gave the answer through my lovely wife. She said, “Because God wanted him now.” ...read more

Scripture: 1 Corinthians 15:55-58, Luke 9:23-26

Denomination: Baptist

What’s My Purpose Series

Contributed by Hal Seed on Jul 27, 2007

This sermon’s purpose is to move people to align themselves with God’s purpose of populating heaven.

[This sermon is contributed by Hal Seed of New Song Church in Oceanside, California and of www.PastorMentor.com. Hal is the author of numerous books including The God Questions and The Bible Questions. If you are interested in The Bible Questions Church-wide Campaign, please visit and watch Hal’s ...read more

Scripture: Luke 14:1-24

Denomination: Baptist

Revelation 10:8-11 Series

Contributed by Zak Saenz on Jan 25, 2025

Revelation 10:8-11

Revelation 10:8-11 8 Then the voice that I had heard from heaven spoke to me again, saying, “Go, take the scroll that is open in the hand of the angel who is standing on the sea and on the land.” We now need to reflect back a little to remember who's voice John is hearing from heaven and in ...read more

Scripture: Revelation 10:8-11, Ezekiel 2:1-10, Ezekiel 3:1-3

Denomination: Bible Church

Why Did God Find Favor With Avram?

Contributed by Randy Stephenson on Mar 4, 2012

Setting your mind on the things of God instead of the things of man.

Mark 8:31–38 (ESV) I would like to ask a question for your personal meditation. How do you become aware of God’s active presence being with you? Reading the Book of Genesis, we are introduced to Avram. A person God would later re-named Avraham. This person was being drawn into ...read more

Scripture: Mark 8:31-38

Denomination: United Methodist

Leading By Example Series

Contributed by Matthew Kratz on Sep 24, 2021

Effective Gospel Ministry must be 1) Committed to God’s Mastery (Titus 1:1a), 2) Committed to God’s Mission, Message and Means (Titus 1:1b-3), as well as 3) Committed to God’s Members (Titus 1:4)

Titus 1:1-4 Paul, a servant of God and an apostle of Jesus Christ, for the sake of the faith of God’s elect and their knowledge of the truth, which accords with godliness. 2 in hope of eternal life, which God, who never lies, promised before the ages began. 3 and at the proper time manifested in ...read more

Scripture: Titus 1:1-4

Denomination: Other

Why Small Groups? It's About Accountability

Contributed by Daren Mitchell on Nov 20, 2012

Everyone has a boss. Everyone has someone they answer to at work. Even the boss has a boss. The folks who can claim that they don’t have a boss are those who own the company, but, even then, owners have to answer for regulations, taxes, and payroll. E

“So why do you keep calling me ‘Lord, Lord!’ when you don’t do what I say? I will show you what it’s like when someone comes to me, listens to my teaching, and then follows it. It is like a person building a house who digs deep and lays the foundation on solid rock. ...read more

Scripture: Luke 6:46-49

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Compel Them To Come In

Contributed by Chuck Brooks on Oct 27, 2020

Jesus was aware of discrimination or favoritism and lets His disciples know that it was not to be so when it came to the Kingdom...

Can you remember times when as a child you along with other kids in your neighborhood had to pick teams in order to play a game? Much of the time we picked the kids for what they could bring to our team. If you were selecting players for a game of basketball, you tried to pick the best shooters ...read more

Scripture: Luke 14:12-14

Denomination: Independent/Bible