Sermons on Caring For Others:

Tossin' And Turning

Contributed by Monty Newton on Jun 30, 2007

There are times in life when it seems God no longer cares... but we continue to hope. We keep hope alive by remembering.

Title: Tossing and Turning Text: Psalm 77 Thesis: There are times in life when it seems God no longer cares… but we continue to hope! There is a quote from the book of Job which states, “When I go to bed, I think, ‘When will it be morning?’ But the night drags on, and I toss until dawn.” Job ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 77:1-20

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

A Healthy Body = A Healthy Team Series

Contributed by Tesh Njokanma on May 25, 2015

Having a body that functions effectively is an indication that you are healthy, you have a healthy body. Having a team that functions the way God has designed the body of Christ is an indication of a healthy team.

In scripture God often uses natural things to help us understand spiritual things. In 1 Corinthians 12:12-27 to help us better understand how God wants the church to operate, He likens the body of Christ; the church to the human body. Understanding the makeup or the composition of the human body, ...read more

Scripture: 1 Corinthians 12:12-27

Denomination: Pentecostal

Be A Salty Christian

Contributed by Chuck Sligh on Jun 10, 2018

Despite the dangers of overuse, salt is essential for life and in proper proportions has many good qualities. No wonder Jesus said, “You are tye salt of the earth. This sermon explores 3 ways believers are to be like salt.

Be a Salty Christian Chuck Sligh June 3, 2018 NOTE: A PowerPoint presentation is available for this sermon by request at chucksligh@hotmail.com. Please ask for “Salty Christians 2018”. INTRO VIDEO CLIP: Deep Thoughts from a Shallow Christian: Salt of the Earth version (51 sec.) TEXT: Matthew ...read more

Denomination: Baptist

The Committee.

Contributed by Melvin Shelton on Dec 21, 2003

The persecution of the early church in Jerusalem resulted in the gospel being carried to other parts of Palestine and eventually other nations.

The committee. Acts 8:1 -- 25. 12/17/03 The persecution of the early church in Jerusalem resulted in the gospel being carried to other parts of Palestine and eventually other nations. What the devil meant for harm, the Lord just turned around for good. Some of the believers had to flee ...read more

Scripture: Acts 8:1-25

Denomination: Baptist

Favor Before Men And Release

Contributed by William R. Nabaza on Oct 25, 2015

To show that GOD ALMIGHTY gives us mercy and favor before men and sent the release for us. 1 Peter 5:7 (Amplified Bible) Casting the whole of your care [all your anxieties, all your worries, all your concerns, once and for all] on Him, for He cares for

I. EXORDIUM: Do you have favor before men? Yes. Because the LORD JESUS CHRIST walks in front of me and leads me to success/victory John 1:16 (Amplified Bible) For out of His fullness (abundance) we have all received [all had a share and we were all supplied with] one grace after another and ...read more

Scripture: Genesis 43:14

Denomination: Pentecostal

Selling Salt Series

Contributed by C. Philip Green on Jan 8, 2025

To serve the Lord effectively, convince others powerfully, consider others according to their potential and characterize Christ properly.

In his book Led by the Carpenter, D. James Kennedy writes: A man walked into a little mom-and-pop grocery store and asked, “Do you sell salt?” “Ha!” said Pop the proprietor. “Do we sell salt! Just look!” And Pop showed the customer one entire wall of shelves stocked with nothing but salt: Morton ...read more

Scripture: 2 Corinthians 5:11-21

Denomination: Evangelical Free

Man's Insignificance Series

Contributed by Stephen Wright on Jun 19, 2004

Why does God care about men and women when you think how insignificant we are in this vast universe?

Hebrews 2:5-8 The Exalted Position of Man Cp. Ps.8 The insignificance of mankind I want you to picture, in your mind’s eye, David, still a lad caring for his sheep. One night he lies peacefully on the hillside gazing into the cloudless sky. There are no lions or bears to threaten his flock, ...read more

Scripture: Hebrews 2:5-8, Psalm 8:1-9

Denomination: Baptist

"The Witness Of God"

Contributed by Clark Tanner on Apr 19, 2005

Let’s be careful to represent God to people the way He has represented Himself; as gracious provider, protector, benefactor.

…and preach the gospel to you in order that you should turn from these vain things to a living God, who made the heaven and the earth and the sea, and all that is in them. And in the generations gone by He permitted all the nations to go their own ways; and yet He did not leave Himself without ...read more

Scripture: Acts 14:15-17

Denomination: Orthodox

The Light For The Gentiles Series

Contributed by Jeff Strite on Dec 2, 2012

Simeon said Jesus was to be a light for the Gentiles. What exactly did that mean? And why should I care if He was or not?

A Sunday School teacher had given her class an assignment to read Isaiah chapter 9. The next Sunday she asked the class how many had remembered to read the chapter. Every hand went up. “Wonderful! she said, I’ve got a piece of candy for anyone that complete the 2nd half of this verse: ’The ...read more

Scripture: Luke 2:25-33

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Pay Attention Series

Contributed by Frank Lay on Sep 10, 2004

The writer encourages us to give “earnest heed to the things we have heard.” Or as the NIV puts it, “Pay more careful attention therefore to what we have heard.” As I examine this passage, I find at least three reasons why we should pay careful attentio

PAY ATTENTION Hebrews 2:1-4 “Therefore we must give the more earnest heed to the things we have heard, lest we drift away.” Pay attention! Teachers, how many times have you had to say this to your students? You are teaching something they need to know but their minds are somewhere else. How ...read more

Scripture: Hebrews 2:1-4

Denomination: Baptist

Not Our Own Series

Contributed by Adam Weber on Mar 17, 2017

What is real love, and how do we love others as God has loved us?

Well… I just wanna welcome everyone here to Embrace… at all 5 of our campuses. My name is Adam… and I’m one of the pastors here… And as always… we are thrilled that you are here… ...read more

Scripture: 1 Corinthians 13:1-13

Don't Judge. (Hix)

Contributed by Jimmy Haile on Nov 23, 2010

Do we judge others?

Judge Me Not! Matthew 7:1-5-”Judge not, that you be not judged. For with what judgment you judge, you will be judged and with the measure you use, it will be measured back to you. And why do you look at the speck in your brother’s eye, but do not consider the plank in your own eye? Or how can ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 7:1-5

Denomination: Baptist

Lying

Contributed by Jimmy Haile on Sep 29, 2011

Lies lead to other lies.

Mr. Myrick had to go to Chicago on business and persuaded his brother to take care of his cat during his absence. Though he hated cats, the brother agreed. Upon his return, Mr. Myrick called from the airport to check on the cat. “Your cat died,’ the brother reported, then hung up. ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 13:45-46

Denomination: Baptist

35) Confirming Another's Salvation In Jesus Christ Series

Contributed by Brandon Max on Feb 27, 2022

Religion often makes things confusing - but people can not afford to be confused about the Gospel. Salvation is through Jesus Christ alone. We should all learn to take the time to confirm a persons salvation in Jesus Christ before just assuming they are saved.

35) CONFIRMING ANOTHER'S SALVATION IN JESUS CHRIST TEXT: Acts 8:30-31 30 And Philip ran thither to him, and heard him read the prophet Esaias, and said, Understandest thou what thou readest? 31 And he said, How can I, except some man should guide me? RECAP Now over the last few week’s we ...read more

Scripture: Acts 8:30-31, Romans 3:23, Romans 6:23, Acts 4:12, Acts 16:31, Ephesians 2:8-9  (view more)  (view less)

Denomination: Baptist

"examine Yourself Before You Take The Lord's Supper"

Contributed by Barnabas Park on Jan 17, 2021

As we take the Lord's supper we are called to examine ourselves, not others. We also need not only examine our sins but also repent from sins and forgive others as we remember His grace that forgives us our sins.

"Examine Yourself before You Take the Lord's Supper" 1 Corinthians 11:23-29 "For I received from the Lord what I also passed on to you: The Lord Jesus, on the night he was betrayed, took bread, 24 and when he had given thanks, he broke it and said, "This is my body, which ...read more

Scripture: 1 Corinthians 11:23-29, Matthew 22:37-39, Romans 12:5

Denomination: Baptist