SERMON LIBRARY
Proclaiming the Gospel
Proclaiming the Gospel
July 6, 2025
Introduction:
Big Idea: Proclaim the Christ out of love, partnered with the local church.
1. Reframing our Proclamation
Rev 1:4–7; Acts 17:30–31; Phil 1:27–30; 2 Cor 5:11–
2. Resolution for Proclamation
Eph 6:15; Col 4:2–6; Rom 1:16–17; Lk 19:11–27; 1 Cor 15:58; 2 Cor 5:11–21
3. Realizing our Proclamation
Jn 4:28–29, 39–42; Acts 5:42; Jn 13:34–35; 17:20–21; Phil 1:27–30; 1 Pet 3:13–16; 3:1–6; Eph 6:1–4; 2 Tim 2:24–26
Conclusion:
Grace Behind the Gospel
Grace Behind the Gospel
June 29, 2025
Introduction:
Big Idea: Praise God’s multidimensional grace behind the gospel!
1. Incongruity of Grace—Humanity’s Pervasive Depravity
Rom 3:9–18; Eph 2:1–3
2. Priority of Grace—The Father’s Eternal Choice
John 10:22–30; Eph 1:3–6; Rom 8:28–33; Acts 13:48
3. Superabundance of Grace—The Son’s Specific Redemption
Jn 6:35–40; 10:14–30; Rom 8:28–39
4. Efficacy of Grace—The Spirit’s Decisive Regeneration
Jn 3:1–8; 6:41–44; Rom 8:28–30; Acts 16:11–15
5. Enduring Grace—The Trinity’s Unconquerable Preservation
Jn 6:35–40; 10:22–30; Rom 8:28–30; Eph 1:13–14
Conclusion:
What are the Results of the Gospel?
What are the Results of the Gospel?
Introduction:
Big Idea: Responding to the gospel rightly results in a righteous kingdom entrance in Christ.
Results in reverse order:
1. Entrance into the Kingdom
Matt 25:31–46; 7:13–14, 21–23; 1 Cor 15:20–28; Rom 2:5–16; Rev 21:1–8; 21:22–22:5
2. Walking in Righteousness
Matt 5:17–21; Jer 31:31–34; Ezk 36:25–27; Rom 8:1–15; Gal 5:16–26; Titus 2:11–14; Eph 2:8–9; 2 Pet 1:1–11
3. Union with Christ
Acts 2:38–41; 1 Cor 12:12–13; Rom 6:1–11; Gal 3:26–29; Rom 1:1–5, 16–17; 3:21–26; 4:1–25; 5:9–11; Phil 3:7–11; Jn 15:1–11
What is the Proper Response to the Gospel?
Big Idea: Repent and be baptized, keeping faith and discipleship with Jesus the Christ.
1. Repent
Luke 3:3–18; 5:32; 24:44–47; Acts 2:38–41; 3:19–21; 17:30–31; 26:16–20
2. Be baptized
Matt 28:18–20; Acts 2:38–41; 22:16; Gal 3:25–29; Rom 6:1–11; 1 Pet 3:18–22; 1 Cor 12:12–13
3. Keep faith
Mark 1:14–15; Jn 20:24–31; Rom 1:5, 16–17; 10:14–17; 16:25–27; Gal 2:20; 2 Tim 4:6–8; Jas 2:14–26
4. Be a disciple
Matt 11:28–30; 16:24–27; 28:18–20
What IS the Gospel? Part 2
Big Question: What IS the Gospel?
1. How do the Gospels define the gospel?
Mark 1:1, 14–15; 8:29–30; 14:61–62; 15:26, 39; Isa 52:7; 2 Sam7:11–16; Pss 2; 72; Matt 24:14; Lk 3:1–18; 4:16–21, 43; 24:44–49; Jn 20:30–31
2. How does Acts define the gospel?
Acts 5:42; 8:12, 35; 10:36–42; 13:22–39; 17:1–7, 18; 28:31
3. How do the Letters of Paul define the gospel?
1 Cor 15:1–11, 20–28; Rom 1:1–4; 1 Cor 2:1–2; 2 Tim 2:8
What IS the Gospel?
Big Question: What IS the Gospel?
1. How do the Gospels define the gospel?
Mark 1:1, 14–15; 8:29–30; 14:61–62; 15:26, 39; Isa 52:7; 2 Sam7:11–16; Pss 2; 72; Matt 24:14; Lk 3:1–18; 4:16–21, 43; 24:44–49; Jn 20:30–31
Why Christians Need the Gospel
Big Idea: Let the gospel richly dwell in you to persevere on the road to final salvation.
Twin Peoples, Twin Kingdoms - Genesis 35:16–37:1
Big Idea: Wait for the promised kingdom, because Yahweh keeps His word.
God’s Motivating Grace - Titus 2:11-15
Big Idea: Live godly and do good deeds by the patient instruction of God’s grace
Israel’s Commission from the House of God - Genesis 35:1–15
Big Idea: Be fruitful and multiply under God’s blessing for the assembly of nations.
The Trouble of Faithlessness - Genesis 34
Big Idea: Faithlessness brings trouble, so walk in Yahweh’s way.
Sight Unseen Commitment - John 20
Big Idea: Commit to the resurrected and ascended Jesus as Lord and God though you have not seen Him.
Good Friday Sermon - John 19
Big Idea: Commit to the crucified, fulfilling, rescuing king.