Sermons on Actions Toward Others:

Reaping What We've Sown PRO Sermon

Contributed by Sermon Research Assistant on Dec 17, 2023

This sermon explores the spiritual implications of sowing seeds of righteousness versus sin, emphasizing the importance of persisting in doing good for eternal rewards.

Good morning, dear family of believers. It is always a joy to gather together, to share in the warmth of fellowship and to bask in the illuminating light of God's Word. Today, we turn our hearts and minds towards an enriching passage from the book of Galatians, a message from the apostle Paul that ...read more

Scripture: Galatians 6:7-10

Topics: Actions, Consequences

Theology Of The Cross

Contributed by David Trexler on Aug 8, 2008

The problem in our society is that we have become a people who focus upon the Theology of Glory—a casual in vogue religion that demands nothing and promises everything—instead of a society that lives the Theology of the Cross.

Sermon for Matthew 10:24-39 June 22nd 2008 This past week I had the wonderful opportunity to spend time with seven of our confirmation kids at Lutheran Hills. The morning hours they were stuck with me, where I was to teach them something important about our faith. But what? Where do I begin? ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 10:24-39

Denomination: Lutheran

Forgiveness Makes Me Shudder . . . Then I Smile

Contributed by Jason Patrick on Nov 24, 2001

Christians need to realize that they are forgiven to an extent beyond what they can imagine, a realization that is a bit frightening but which also overwhelms us once again with grace.

Forgiveness Makes Me Shudder . . . Then I Smile / Luke 23:33-43 Proper 29, Year C; Downsville Baptist Church; 25 November 2001 November 25th 2001, the last day of the church year. Next Sunday we begin a new year. Once again we begin anticipating the reception of God’s promise of Immanuel, that ...read more

Scripture: Luke 23:33-43

Denomination: Baptist

When Love Abides In Us Series

Contributed by Guy Mcgraw on Dec 4, 2003

What happens when God loves channels through our lives

When Love Abides In Us 1 John 4:12-21 We live in a world that is subject to certain changes in opinion. For a generation we have been worried about cholesterol and have tried to cut it out of our diets. Now, just to confuse us, we are told there is a good & a bad cholesterol. For years many ...read more

Scripture: 1 John 4:12-21

"Come And See" (Belonging I) Series

Contributed by Monty Newton on Sep 29, 2014

Throuoghout the gospels Jesus treated outsiders like insiders, extending a sense of belonging to people even before they believed. As his followers we befriend people by helping them belong as a first step toward believing.

Title: “Come and See” (Belonging I) Text: John 1:35-46 Thesis: Throughout the gospels Jesus treated outsiders like insiders, extending a sense of belonging to people even before they believed. As his followers we befriend people by helping them belong as a first step toward ...read more

Scripture: John 1:35-46

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Refreshing The Heart Of The Apostle Series

Contributed by Jason Jones on Nov 29, 2007

Exposition of Philemon 17-25 about the final thoughts that Paul wanted Philemon to think on before he made his decision

Text: Philemon 17-25, Title: Refreshing the Heart of the Apostle, Date/Place: NRBC, 11/25/07, AM A. Opening illustration: Seeing that little girl at Camp Jubilee one year get saved after a week’s worth of praying and witnessing refreshed the heart of the entire camp. B. Background to passage: After ...read more

Scripture: Philemon 1:17-25

Denomination: Baptist

Prospering From The Prisons Of Life Series

Contributed by Kevin Burden on Sep 21, 2008

The life of Joseph is a remarkable story. His life is a mixture of surprise, sadness and splendor. Joseph’s life contains many lessons from which believers can learn. One of those lessons is found in this passage.

PROSPERING FROM THE PRISONS OF LIFE Pastor Kevin W. Burden Carter Creek Baptist Church Sunday AM, September 21, 2008 Genesis 39:20-23 “And Joseph’s master took him, and put him into the prison, a place where the king’s prisoners were bound: and he was there in the prison. 21 But the LORD was with ...read more

Scripture: Genesis 39:20-23

Denomination: Baptist

Apprentice Or Disciple: What's Your Attitude Towards Money?

Contributed by Daniel Habben on Nov 15, 2004

God wants us to view money as a gift from him and to be used in God-pleasing ways.

The Apprentice. Have you heard of that reality show now in its second season? The host of The Apprentice is the New York-based real estate tycoon, Donald Trump. Mr. Trump has gathered the supposed best and brightest business executives and given them the chance to compete for the opportunity to ...read more

Scripture: Amos 8:4-7

Denomination: Lutheran

How Jesus Directed His People Toward Excellence

Contributed by Paul Fritz on Oct 18, 2000

Excellence is found in Christ Jesus for every dimension of our personal life, relationship and activities.

How Jesus Directed His People Toward Excellence Matt 5:48 Illustration:Serious critics sometimes argue that the standards in art are always relative, but all artistic masterpieces give them the lie. John Gardner in The Art of Fiction: Notes of Craft for Young Writers. The only thing most ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 5:48

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Total Forgiveness- Part 2 Series

Contributed by Don Meyer on Sep 22, 2003

In this second sermon on Forgiveness, we see in the Scriptures the example of how God works that miracle of Forgiveness in people’s hearts.

“Total Forgiveness- Part 2” Text: Genesis 45:4-11 9-14-03 In the name of our Loving God, who Totally Forgives us ALL of our sins, Dear friends in Christ. As promised last week, we’re going to continue our examination of that all important doctrine of Forgiveness. But before we get into our ...read more

Scripture: Genesis 45:4-11

Denomination: Lutheran

How Jesus Directed His People Toward Excellence

Contributed by Paul Fritz on Oct 18, 2000

Jesus knew that excellence could only be measured in terms of the heavenly Father. The Lord Jesus did not make the mistake of letting His standards be measured relative to his cultural context. Instead, Jesus said, "Be perfect, therefore, as your heavenly

1. Jesus knew that excellence could only be measured in terms of the heavenly Father. The Lord Jesus did not make the mistake of letting His standards be measured relative to his cultural context. Instead, Jesus said, "Be perfect, therefore, as your heavenly Father is perfect." (Matt. 5:48) ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 5:48

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

The Great Campaigner And Peoples’ Attitude Towards Him

Contributed by Egerton Gbonda on Mar 26, 2011

Jesus' desire to have a private and one-to-one chat with us

The Great Campaigner and Peoples’ Attitude towards Him Introduction I am sure many of you have met a campaigner or a promoter either out there in the community as you go about your private or official business or you may have come their way on the phone- chatting with you; in a bid to ...read more

Scripture: John 4:5-42

Denomination: Episcopal/Anglican

The Value Of The Giver? Evaluate Your Attitude Toward Giving!

Contributed by Wade Martin Hughes, Sr on Jan 27, 2006

Often times we look at the value of the gift as to how we shall receive it. You can not buy love. Do we value the giver of the gift?

THE VALUE OF THE GIVER? EVALUATE YOUR ATTITUDE OF GIVING? By Wade Martin Hughes, Sr. Kyfingers@aol.com Have you ever heard the story of DON QUIXOTE DE LA MANCHA? Don Quixote was called the KNIGHT OF THE SORROWFUL COUNTENANCE! Don Quixote was a knight, he had a horse, he had full armor, and ...read more

Scripture: Luke 6:37-38

Denomination: Assembly Of God

Forgive One Another Series

Contributed by Shawn Ragan on May 11, 2003

This is part of a series on "one anothering." This sermon focuses on forgiveness as part of our Biblical community

Forgive One Another Series: One Another Meridian Church of God Seventh Day April 5, 2003 INTRODUCTION Good Morning… Good to see you (welcome all + visitors)… Hope all is going well for you… Illustration: Happy to Go Series Introduction SLIDE 1 For those of you who are visiting, or missed ...read more

Scripture: Colossians 3:9-14

Denomination: Independent/Bible

An Overlooked Key First Step Toward Spiritual Harvest

Contributed by Jim Butcher on Mar 6, 2014

A look at the evangelism prayer that Jesus told us to pray (but we don't) as well as five of the reasons we need this prayer.

THE SIMPLE, OBVIOUS, PATHETIC, MYSTIFYING TRUTH: We do not pray this prayer. - Matthew 9:38. - I do not have an explanation for this. - It’s not hard to do. It’s not hard to understand. It’s not controversial. Yet it’s rare that any of us pray this prayer at all. ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 9:37-38

Denomination: Baptist