Sermons on Brotherly Kindness:

Saved By Grace, Kept By Grace And Grow In Grace

Contributed by Dr. Odell Belger on May 17, 2024

The apostle Paul recognized that there are two kinds of Christians within the church:

• SPIRITUAL • UN-SPIRITUAL Every Christian fall into one of these two categories. HOW DO WE KNOW THERE ARE TWO KINDS OF CHRISTIANS IN THE CHURCH? Paul makes that distinction when he writes to the church in Galatia. Look at Galatians 6:1, we read, “Brethren, if a man be overtaken in a fault, ...read more

Scripture: Colossians 2:6-7

Denomination: Baptist

The Church That God Wants

Contributed by Timothy Wong on Apr 6, 2023

What kind of characteristics does God want in His church

1 Thessalonians 1 : 6 - 10 6 And you became followers of us and of the Lord, having received the word in much affliction, with joy of the Holy Spirit, 7 so that you became examples to all in Macedonia and Achaia who believe. 8 For from you the word of the Lord has sounded forth, not only in ...read more

Scripture: 1 Thessalonians 1:6-10

Denomination: Pentecostal

Imprisoned By The Big Three

Contributed by Perry Greene on Apr 24, 2023

God can save us from all kinds of prisons.

Imprisoned by the Big Three Prison is a reality in our culture and scripture. We know that some significant Bible characters experienced time in jail. • Joseph in Egypt • John the Baptist • Paul and Silas in Philippi • Jesus preached to the souls in prison (1 Peter 3:19) and identified with ...read more

Scripture: Romans 6:15-23

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

To Thessalonians, With Love Series

Contributed by James Jackson on Dec 24, 2023

What kind of a gift giver is God? (Advent #4-- Love)

Good Christmas Eve morning! Boys and girls, one more sleep until Christmas morning! Hopefully everyone has their shopping done, presents wrapped, stockings hung, cookies baked, and plans made. And I hope those plans include coming back this evening for our Christmas Eve service. It’s going to be ...read more

Scripture: 1 Thessalonians 2:1-8

Denomination: Baptist

Similarities Between The Christian Life And Football

Contributed by Dr. Odell Belger on Aug 23, 2025

Most Christians are not aware that preachers preach different kinds of sermons.

Such as some preach… (1) Expository sermons This type of sermon generally is used in preaching on a large passage of scripture or one of the books of the Bible. (2) Textual sermons The Textual sermon is similar to the Expositor sermon using only a smaller passage of scripture, instead of using ...read more

Scripture: 2 Timothy 4:1-8

Denomination: Baptist

Going From Strength To Strength PRO Sermon

Contributed by Sermon Research Assistant on Mar 11, 2024

This sermon explores how believers draw strength from God's Spirit, sustaining their faith and enabling them to face daily challenges with wisdom and resilience.

Good morning, beloved family of God. Isn't it a blessing to be gathered here today, in the house of the Lord, ready to open our hearts and minds to His holy Word? As we come together in fellowship, let's remember that we are not alone. We are part of a vast family of believers, all seeking the same ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 84:7

Topics: Strength, Journey Ahead

Week 4: Rethinking A Quid Pro Quo Kind Of Faith (Sermon Adapted From Pete Metzger) Series

Contributed by Daniel Habben on May 23, 2021

Do we think that goes owes us for what we do for him?

Quid pro quo. Do you know what that Latin phrase means? It translates literally as “this for that.” Conversationally, we might say, “I scratch your back, you scratch mine.” For example, if I head out on vacation and ask my neighbor to take my garbage to the curb while I’m away, it’s perfectly ...read more

Scripture: Job 21:7-9, Job 21:13-15, Job 21:17, Job 31:1-4, Job 31:7-8, Job 31:21-28, Job 13:19-25, Job 29:2-6  (view more)  (view less)

Denomination: Lutheran

Do You Have A Heart Condition? Series

Contributed by Joe Bedy on Mar 7, 2002

It is God’s kindness toward us that softened our hearts towards repentance, therefore the believer must be kind hearted to lead others to where God has taken us.

Do you have a heart condition? Joe Bedy Central Christian Church St Petersburg, FL March 7 2002 Gal 5:22 But the fruit of the Spirit is love, joy, peace, patience, kindness, goodness, faithfulness, Gal 5:23 gentleness, self-control; against such things there is no law. Kindness_ chray sto ...read more

Scripture: Galatians 5:22-23

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Test 5: The Wisdom Test, Part 1 Series

Contributed by Jim Drake on Nov 2, 2007

There are two types of wisdom—man’s wisdom and the kind of wisdom that only comes from God. The kind of true wisdom that only comes from God is evidence of real faith.

1. Introduction (13) 2. Roots of test-failing wisdom (14) 3. Attributes of test-failing wisdom (15) 4. Fruits of test-failing wisdom (16) JAMES 3:13 Have you ever flown on one of those little puddle-jumper airplanes? I have and let me tell you, they’re not very much fun. If you’re in one of ...read more

Scripture: James 3:13-16

Denomination: Baptist

How Could God Love Us?

Contributed by John Dobbs on Feb 2, 2001

If we are so sinful, how could God love us? What kind of love would allow him to love us?

Morning Message Central Church of Christ February 4, 2000 John Dobbs HOW COULD GOD LOVE US? Introduction: Today we begin a series on love from the book of 1 John. John had a fiery and destructive temperament! He wanted to call down fire from heaven on some of Jesus’ enemies! Jesus called him a ...read more

Scripture: 1 John 3:1

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Some Things Need To Be Cultivated!

Contributed by Michael Stark on Jul 14, 2022

To honour Christ, we are responsible to cultivate those graces that reveal His presence in us.

“Put on then, as God’s chosen ones, holy and beloved, compassionate hearts, kindness, humility, meekness, and patience, bearing with one another and, if one has a complaint against another, forgiving each other; as the Lord has forgiven you, so you also must forgive. And above all these put on ...read more

Scripture: Colossians 3:12-17

Denomination: Baptist

100% Holy

Contributed by Joe Garza on Jan 17, 2007

There is no time, no not a day; that a man not ought live holy....NOW are we holy. It is a solemn thing to hear the word of God that without holiness no man shall see the Lord

100% HOLY Holy Ground Spirit Filled Church Pastor: Joe M. Garza 8-22-05 Text: Hebrews 12:14 INTRODUCTION: The text which heads this page opens up a subject of deep importance. That subject is practical holiness. It suggests a question which demands the attention of all professing ...read more

Scripture: Hebrews 12:14

Denomination: Christian Church

Smart Love - Philippians 1:9-11 Series

Contributed by Darrell Ferguson on Dec 29, 2021

Are you ready for the Day of Christ?

Philippians 1:9 And this is my prayer: that your love may abound more and more in knowledge and depth of insight, 10 so that you may be able to discern what is best and may be pure and blameless until the day of Christ, 11 filled with the fruit of righteousness that comes through Jesus Christ—to ...read more

Scripture: Philippians 1:9-11

The Gift My Father Gave Me

Contributed by Thomas Dibble on May 28, 2003

What kind of a gift are you leaving for your children and for those who are around you. What kind of words will speak from beyond the grave when you are no longer able to speak.

I want to talk to you today about my father. I dedicate this message and the remainder of this service to the “Bishop”. Dad, I probably haven’t told you enough times and made you aware enough how much I love you and how much I appreciate the things you have added to my life. So Dad – I love ...read more

Scripture: Hebrews 11:4

Denomination: Pentecostal

A Heart To Worship - A Man After God's Own Heart Series

Contributed by Jeff Strite on Mar 7, 2005

Michal’s kind of worship was the type of worship that plagues many churches today. David’s worship is the kind of we need. But how do we deal with the Michals amongst us?

OPEN: A little 6 year old girl and her 4 year old brother were sitting together in church. The brother was giggling, singing and talking out loud. Finally, his big sister had had enough. “You’re not supposed to talk out loud in church” she said. “Why? Who’s going to stop me?” the boy ...read more

Scripture: 2 Samuel 6:12-23

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ