Sermons on Brotherly Kindness:

Introduction To Rhythm Series

Contributed by David Flowers on Nov 2, 2008

Part 3 in series The Shape of Things to Come. The question isn’t whether we make commitments, it’s what kind of commitments we make.

Introduction to Rhythm The Shape of Things to Come, prt. 3 Wildwind Community Church David Flowers September 20, 2008 You will sometimes hear about churches that pride themselves on being “New Testament churches.” I’m not against using that title, necessarily, but there is a minor problem with ...read more

Scripture: 1 Timothy 3:1-7

Denomination: Free Methodist

Gentleness

Contributed by Bala Samson on Oct 3, 2013

I must say this, today there is a sadistic and egoistic pleasure in being snobby, overbearing, rude and curt? We have just forgotten to be kind, gentle and pleasant!

Gentleness… Acts 11:2’And when Peter came up to Jerusalem, those of the circumcision contended with him…’ It is sad that many are skeptical about fasting! Let us not do fasting as a ritual or a religious custom like many do these days without any change in them. Are you ...read more

Scripture: Acts 11:2

Denomination: Pentecostal

Spiritual Manifestations

Contributed by I. Grant Spong on Jan 14, 2019

What kinds of epiphanies do we experience in a local church? Are spiritual enhancement of intellectual words, deeds of faith and foreign language skills manifestations of the Holy Spirit?

What kinds of epiphanies do we experience in a local church? Are spiritual enhancement of intellectual words, deeds of faith and foreign language skills manifestations of the Holy Spirit? Let’s see how God’s glory was revealed in spiritual gifts given to an ancient church by exploring 1 Corinthians ...read more

Denomination: Baptist

An Appeal From Allegory

Contributed by John Lowe on Jun 12, 2019

The Galatian converts defined themselves as children of Abraham; but Paul reminds them that Abraham had two kinds of children, one by a handmaid (Hagar), and one by a freewoman (Sarah).

November 23, 2013 The Epistle of Paul the Apostle to the Galatians Tom Lowe Chapter III.C.2: An Appeal from Allegory (4:21-31) Galatians 4.21-31 (KJV) The Historical Facts 21 Tell me, you who want to be under the law, are you not aware of what the law says? 22 For ...read more

Scripture: Galatians 4:21-31

Denomination: Baptist

Apostolic Faith

Contributed by Gerald Roberts on May 2, 2020

The kind of faith the disciple had is the type faith we need all in faith, day by day faith, Flowerer type faith, Living Care type faith.

Apostolic Faith Acts 2:42-47 1. Living the Faith of the Apostles is “All IN Living” • What does it mean to be “all in,” or devoted? • In verse 42, we read: “They devoted themselves to the apostles’ teaching and fellowship, to the breaking of bread and the prayers. • All IN Means Totally ...read more

Scripture: Acts 2:42-47

Denomination: Methodist

The Prodigal Son

Contributed by David Goering on Oct 23, 2018

To use this text to expose the character of the younger son and the older brother of Luke chapter 15. To show that the real hero of this parable is the father who is loving, kind and forgiving.

SCRIPTURE: Luke 15:11-32 "And he said, A certain man had two sons: And the younger of them said to his father, Father, give me the portion of goods that falleth to me. And he divided unto them his living. And not many days after the younger son gathered all together, and took his journey into a far ...read more

First Things First

Contributed by Jimmy Haile on Jun 1, 2015

We can come up with all kinds of excuses, why we don’t attend church, read our bible, pray, tithe, evangelize.

Haggai 1:1-9 1 In the second year of King Darius, in the sixth month, on the first day of the month, the word of the LORD came by Haggai the prophet to Zerubbabel the son of Shealtiel, governor of Judah, and to Joshua the son of Jehozadak, the high priest, saying, 2 "Thus speaks the LORD of ...read more

Scripture: Haggai 1:1-9

Denomination: Baptist

Worship In Biblical Perspective Series

Contributed by Lalachan Abraham on Oct 23, 2015

Yet a time is coming and has now come when the true worshipers will worship the Father in the Spirit and in truth, for they are the kind of worshipers the Father seeks.John 4:23

Worship in Biblical Perspective The Revelation and Redemption are the basis of acceptable worship in Biblical Perspective Text: John 4:4-42 Worship is the oldest practice in the history of mankind. There is no culture in the history which has not practiced some form of worship. We were created to ...read more

Scripture: John 4:4-42

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

"What Do You Do When You Lose The Son Of God?"

Contributed by David Henderson on Dec 29, 2014

Our first question is this, what kind of parents are they—they are raising the Son of God and they left to make the journey home and he is nowhere to be found.

“What do you do when you lose the Son of God?” Luke 2:41-52 Mary and Joseph had a wonderful celebration of their first Christmas. The Bible says that when Mary received the news that she began to ponder the words that Gabriel had spoken to her. Now she has given birth and she and ...read more

Scripture: Luke 2:41-52

Denomination: Baptist

The Habits Of The Man Of God: 2 Timothy 2 & 3

Contributed by Ken Henson on Jan 17, 2015

The Man of God runs away from sin, & runs toward God. The Man of God handles opposition with kindness and gentleness. The Man of God studies the Scriptures continuously.

Video: “Slap Her!” My favorite line in this video is when the child says why he won’t slap the girl. He says “Why? Because I’m a man!”. What does it mean to be a man? What does it mean to be a man of God? Ladies, the Bible has plenty to say about what it means to ...read more

Denomination: *other

Why Can't We Just Be Friends Series

Contributed by Jeff Strite on Feb 1, 2015

The Bible repeatedly warns us to be very careful about the kind of friends we choose. But does that mean we should never make friends of non-Christians?

OPEN: Some time back in Germany a couple of women were driving down the autobahn when they realized they were low on gas. So they pulled over to a gas station and the driver filled her car up with gas. But then she discovered that she did not have enough money to pay the bill. So she asked her ...read more

Scripture: Proverbs 13:20

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Looking For Jesus.

Contributed by Stephen Belokur on Dec 17, 2013

When it comes to looking for Jesus we see several "types" of people in the Gospels. Are they all still with us today? What kind of person actually finds Jesus?

Looking for Jesus. There are at least three kinds of people looking for Jesus ... Those who want nothing to do with Jesus Those who are looking for Jesus in all the wrong places Those who are looking in the right places We see all of these people in the Christmas story and you probably know ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 2:1-3

Denomination: Nazarene

Is It Worth It?

Contributed by Perry Greene on Dec 17, 2013

Ministry of any kind can be discouraging. In the long run, serving God and man pays off if we don't give up (Galatians 6.9).

1. Followers of Yeshua (Jesus) are called to imitate his life of service For the Son of man also came not to be served but to serve, and to give his life as a ransom for many." Mark 10.45 2. We might think of the professional clergy as being "ministers" -- on call 24/7, however, EVERY believer is ...read more

Scripture: Mark 10:45

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Human Family, Divine Family Series

Contributed by W Pat Cunningham on May 21, 2013

History teaches us that God's loving kindness comes from His essence--His Trinitarian family--and to that we must attract the whole human family.

Trinity Sunday 2013 Just one week ago, our Archbishop Gustavo announced plans for our Catholic community here in South Texas. It is fitting that on this Trinity Sunday, when we celebrate the core mystery of our religion, we contemplate the third core value, “unity.” The text reads: ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 8:4-9

Denomination: Catholic

Will God Send People To Hell? Series

Contributed by Jeff Strite on Aug 24, 2014

There are many people who are uncomfortable with the idea that God sends people to hell. Does He? And if He does, what kind of people does He send there?

OPEN: Calvin Coolidge was known for his dry wit and the fact that virtually nothing seemed to upset him or disturb him. Before Coolidge became President of the United States, he was a senator in the Massachusetts State Senate. Apparently one of Coolidge’s responsibilities was to decide which ...read more

Scripture: 2 Peter 2:1-12

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ