Writings of Greg Gordon

Greg Gordon is the founder of SermonIndex.net, which was established in 2002. Millions of audio sermons have been distributed through this world-wide ministry. Greg has traveled to many countries and across North America to thousands of churches and...

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Following Jesus in Radical Discipleship

Following Jesus in Radical Discipleship

Jesus said in the Gospel of Matthew: “Not everyone who says to Me, ‘Lord, Lord,’ will enter the kingdom of heaven, but only the one who does the will of My Father who is in heaven.” Therefore, true conversion results in Christians who live for Jesus Christ every hour of the day, not just one hour on Sunday. These are the true Christians who are love-slaves of Jesus Christ and who know they have…

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The People of God Meeting In House Churches

The People of God Meeting In House Churches

While we present a case for meeting in smaller groups without a physical building, it is of course true that the body of Christ can function in church buildings. We see this in some godly churches where the leaders continue to preach the Word of God without wavering and where they emphasize that the people of God are the Church, the temple of the living God. The temple in Jerusalem was…

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A Coming Back To The Book of Acts

A Coming Back To The Book of Acts

Almost every denomination and Christian movement has begun with a desire to get back to the model and example found in the Book of Acts. Those that are Biblically building the Church and being led of the Lord are invariably drawn back to this Apostolic example which God has preserved for us. We have heard many reasons why different Christian movements practice a specific doctrine and why they…

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Praying With Confidence Before God

Praying With Confidence Before God

Therefore I want the men everywhere to pray, lifting up holy hands without anger or disputing. – 1 Timothy 2:8

Bow your heads, clasp your hands and pray. We know the routine and it has been set for an example for many of us since we were very young. Why would we pray any other way we can logically say, as our custom in modern evangelical Churches is what we have been taught. Would it shock you…

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Keeping A Clear Conscience Amidst Slander And Gossip

Keeping A Clear Conscience Amidst Slander And Gossip

Do not spread false reports. Do not help a guilty person by being a malicious witness. – Exodus 23:1

We are given a choice everytime we hear someone accusing another brother or sister in the Lord, we can agree with them and join with their slander or for the saftey of our souls hate gossip and evil speaking. Even if there is truth in something that is spread abroad it is usually not fully…

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The Eternal Significance Of The Cross

The Eternal Significance Of The Cross

He himself bore our sins’ in his body on the cross. – 1 Peter 2:24

The Cross being a symbol of death to Romans, yet speaks great volumes of truth and life to a believers in Jesus Christ. It was something that was despised and looked down upon but for those who cleave to the Lord’s death it is eternal and joy. Something so evil and cruel as the Roman cross has become the greatest symbol of hope…

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Having Discipline In Our Prayer Walks With the Lord

Having Discipline In Our Prayer Walks With the Lord

May the lifting up of my hands be like the evening sacrifice. – Psalm 141:2

I remember clearly a distinct memory when I was in a Christian bookshop in America. There were different sections labelled and I found myself in the ‘prayer’ bookshelves. As I purused the multiple rows of books, it occoured to me there were an enormous amount of books on the subject of prayer. The thought came to me,…

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Church Traditions That Remind Us Of The Cross

Church Traditions That Remind Us Of The Cross

But he was pierced for our transgressions, he was crushed for our iniquities. – Isaiah 53:5

When we are considering traditions in the Church we need to ask ourselves some questions. Does it contradict the Scriptures? Is the practice or tradition (symbol) a help to uphold a truth about God? Does the practice cause judging of others as a narrow rule beyond the authority of God’s Word? There were…

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The Symbolism and Meaning of the Sign of the Cross

The Symbolism and Meaning of the Sign of the Cross

But God demonstrates his own love for us in this: While we were still sinners, Christ died for us. – Romans 5:8

The cross is not only an emblem of suffering but also victory. Jesus Christ won the cosmic battle with darkness, sin and satan triumphing over them in his bloody cross. When early believers made the sign of the cross they were not just declaring the death of Christ but the very…

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The Sign of the Cross, the Wounds of Christ

The Sign of the Cross, the Wounds of Christ

From now on, let no one cause me trouble, for I bear on my body the marks of Jesus. – Galatians 6:17

Paul the Apostle continually declared that he was not his own person but belonged to another. He spoke of himself as a bondslave (Romans 1:1), meaning that he was willfully serving the Lord as a slave, having no rights of his own. But even going beyond this service and obligation to God he…

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Philip’s Prophesying Daughters and the Gift of Prophesy

Philip’s Prophesying Daughters and the Gift of Prophesy

We reached Caesarea and stayed at the house of Philip the evangelist, one of the Seven. He had four unmarried daughters who prophesied. – Acts 21:8-9

There has been a rise in recent days of women leadership in the Church. Yet when we consider Church history women did have a place but not in leadership as Presbyters (Elders) or Apostles. When our Lord choose 12 leaders he choose all men. When the…

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The Practice of Head Coverings in Church History

The Practice of Head Coverings in Church History

Every woman who prays or prophesies with her head uncovered dishonors her head. – 1 Corinthians 11:5

Many translations use the word “ought” in 1 Corinthians 11:10 which is the greek word “opheilo.” This word carries the following definitions: owing a debt, should, duty, ought, need, bound, behoved. Head covering is not a choice but rather an obligation, a holy duty sisters have in the body of…

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Godly Reverence In Worship with Head Coverings

Godly Reverence In Worship with Head Coverings

But any woman who prays or prophesies with her head unveiled dishonors her head—it is the same as if her head were shaven. – 1 Corinthians 11:5

When we look abit closer at this passage about the tradition of head covering we find that the practice should be done in the fear of the Lord. Many people at times glibly follow a Church tradition or practice, baptism is treated lightly, communion a…

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Holy Angels And Seeing The Unseen Realm

See that you do not despise one of these little ones. For I tell you that their angels in heaven always see the face of my Father in heaven. – Matthew 18:10

We have many questions when it comes to bible verses and at times it does not make sense when we read a simple verse like this about angels. How can the angels always see God’s face when they are down on earth guarding a little child. This…

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Seeking After Unity In The Church

By this everyone will know that you are my disciples, if you love one another. – John 13:35

When we look at the world’s religions, sadly at times we see that Christians do not shine out brighter in the area of unity and loving each other. A hindu asked a Indian Christian leader why there were so many divisions in the Church in India. After a moment of consideration the leader told the hindu he…

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The Prayer for Unity of Christ's Church

I in them and you in me—so that they may be brought to complete unity. Then the world will know that you sent me and have loved them even as you have loved me. – John 17:23

Many have marvelled over this priestly prayer that our Lord uttered. It is the longest recorded prayer that Jesus left us with and it shows the very heart of God in it. If you could think of all the things that could be…

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