Sermons on Building Up Others:

The Other Pearl Harbor Story

Contributed by Roger Thomas on Jun 7, 2004

The true story of a Japanese pilot who led the Pearl Harbor attach who became a story of amazing grace through Christ.

The Other Pearl Harbor Story:A Tale of Amazing Grace 1 Timothy 1:15-17 Dr. Roger W. Thomas, Preaching Minister First Christian Church, Vandalia, MO God is faithful and good! His ways are mysterious and beyond prediction—but always ...read more

Scripture: 1 Timothy 1:15-17

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Honoring Some, Helping Others

Contributed by Steve Shepherd on Oct 19, 2005

In the light of grandparent’s day and the victims of Hurricane Katrina, we must honor some and help others.

INTRODUCTION: ILL.- One grandmother said, “My granddaughter came to spend a few weeks with me, and I decided to teach her to sew. After I had gone through a lengthy explanation of how to thread the machine, she stepped back, put her hands on her hips, and said in disbelief, "You mean you can do ...read more

Scripture: Proverbs 17:6

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Whatever It Takes To Serve Others Series

Contributed by Pat Damiani on Jan 26, 2006

Fifth of a six part series ecouraging believers to do whatever it takes in their walk with God. This sermon focuses on ministry.

Review: A “Whatever it Takes” Commitment: 1. Does not hold to convention 2. Is not hemmed in by circumstances 3. Does not heed convenience 4. Is not hampered by criticism 5. Does bring honor to Christ We’ve spent the last three weeks applying these five principles to: • Knowing God – ...read more

Scripture: Luke 10:25-37, Luke 10:25-34

Denomination: Baptist

Helping Each Other (09) Series

Contributed by Jeffery Anselmi on Jan 16, 2009

Part of our journey of faith is that we are to help each other grow.

INTRODUCTION • SLIDE #1 • Over the last couple of weeks we have seen how the Gospel should change our lives. Last week we examined how it should motivate us to carry out part of our two-fold mission, reach out to lost souls. • Our mission as a church and as individual Christians does not end when ...read more

Scripture: 1 Thessalonians 2:1-12

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Stand In The Gap For Other People Series

Contributed by Daniel Villa on Jun 29, 2008

This is number 6 sermon on the series on Christlike Praying and focuses on intercession for others.

STAND IN THE GAP FOR OTHER PEOPLE (INTERCESSION) CHRISTLIKE IN PRAYER Text: 1 Thessalonians 2:17-3:14 Objective: Teach people about intercession by defining it and by showing how God’s people can pray better. This message uses Paul as an example of intercessor. Prayer is a Gift of God to His ...read more

Denomination: Church Of God

Victory On The Other Side Of Discouragement

Contributed by Steve Kinnard on Apr 25, 2017

Discouragement

Victory on the other side of Discouragement (Isaiah 35) Intro: Let’s talk about discouragement George Washington after suffering major defeats at Brandywine Creek and Germantown finds himself facing one of the worst winters in history. He has 12,000 troops Left to fight the entire British ...read more

Scripture: Isaiah 35:1

Denomination: Pentecostal

Christmas Through The Eyes Of Others

Contributed by Douglas Bryan on Jan 7, 2003

This sermon takes a look at Christmas through the eyes of others such as missionaries, law enforcement, and the incarcerated. It reminds us that the message of Christmas rings clear and true in spite of whatever circumstances we may face.

THROUGH THE EYES... John 1:1-4 INTRODUCTION: A. There was nothing more exciting than Christmas when I was a kid 1. After searching the Sears and JCPenneys Christmas catalogs I had put in my order of things I wanted, but it was always a surprise as to what we would actually find under the ...read more

Scripture: John 1:1-4

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Witnessing To Others About Christ Series

Contributed by Bradley Kellum on Aug 31, 2009

It’s not technique. It’s not salesmanship. It’s unity! Unity will be the key to witnessing to others about Jesus Christ. Let’ explore it together.

A disciple is…a person who is learning to worship Jesus as God, walk with God and His family, work for God in ministry, win their battle with sin and witness to others about Christ. John 17:20 (NLT): “I am praying not only for these disciples but also for all who will ever believe in me because of ...read more

Scripture: John 17:20

Denomination: Baptist

No Other Name For Grace But Amazing Series

Contributed by Johnny Creasong on Jan 30, 2003

Who are you as a sinner? Who are you as a saint? Are You living as a walking dead man or a Resurrected saint?

NO OTHER NAME FOR GRACE BUT AMAZING! Ephesians 2:1-10 WHO YOU ARE AS A SINNER: 1) YOU ARE DEAD, (VERSE 1) “As for you, you were dead in your transgressions and sins,...” Sinners are DEAD. They are not SICK! When you were a sinner, you did not need RESUSCITATION ; you needed RESURRECTION! ...read more

Scripture: Ephesians 2:1-10, John 11:17-44

Denomination: Church Of God

How To Fix The Other Guy Series

Contributed by David Salisbury on Jan 16, 2003

Lesson 6 in a series. This lesson focuses on how we relate to people who don’t like us.

How to Fix the Other Guy Matthew 5:38-42 In Brazil, several Indians who had been refused an audience with then President Ernesto Geisel because they were not wearing ties told the press they would “insist that any government official visiting an Indian Village must wear a feathered headdress ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 5:38-42

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

"What It Means To Forgive Others" Series

Contributed by Dave Mcfadden on Nov 16, 2004

What does it mean to really forgive?

The meaning of the word "forgiveness" is: to dismiss, to release, to leave or abandon. We hear of a judge that has "dismissed" the charges against a defendant. What that means is that person has been forgiven of any wrong doing. We hear of a person that is released from an obligation, such as a ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 18:21-35

Denomination: Baptist

Keep On Loving Each Other

Contributed by Jason Zahn on Sep 21, 2001

An outline demonstrating God’s love through Christian concern offered in times of tragedy.

Introduction Keep on Loving Each Other! – Hebrews 13:1-8 I. In the face of hardship because of the faith a. To provide help and hospitality to those in need (esp. brothers and sisters in the faith) – Abraham and lot entertained angels as a result - may we be so blessed. b. To suffer along with ...read more

Scripture: Hebrews 13:1-8

Denomination: Lutheran

He Came To Serve Others

Contributed by Gordon Curley on Nov 23, 2010

He came to serve others

Reading: Matthew Chapter 20 verses 27-28. • If there is one word in the English language that is sure to cause a debate when spoken, • That word is “greatest.” • In fact, take two people, any people, • And you can always stir-up trouble by using this simple ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 20:27-28

Denomination: Brethren

He Came To Serve Others

Contributed by Gordon Curley on Nov 24, 2010

He came to serve others

Reading: Matthew Chapter 20 verses 27-28. • If there is one word in the English language that is sure to cause a debate when spoken, • That word is “greatest.” • In fact, take two people, any people, • And you can always stir-up trouble by using this simple ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 20:27-28

Denomination: Brethren

Serving Others In Every Circumstance Series

Contributed by Freddy Fritz on Oct 31, 2025

Acts 28:1-16 shows how God uses Christians to serve others in every circumstance.

Introduction From 1787 to 1833, the Clapham Sect was a small group of Reformed, Evangelical Christians led by William Wilberforce. This small group of Christians transformed British society by abolishing the slave trade in the British Empire. In the 1780s, Britain shipped 50,000 slaves ...read more

Scripture: Acts 28:1-16

Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed