Sermons on Christian Compassion:

Be Opened!

Contributed by Kristopher Morris on Sep 24, 2003

In this Gospel lesson Jesus "opens" a deaf and mute man. Jesus still performs "openings" today.

I’m sure most of you remember the blackout that rocked the Northeast a few weeks ago. On Thursday August 14th about 4:30pm the electric power supply completely shut down. All the major cities and all the small towns across 4 U.S. states and 2 Canadian provinces were without electricity. Detroit, ...read more

Scripture: Mark 7:31-37

Denomination: Lutheran

What Is Love, Really?

Contributed by David Mcgowin on Feb 9, 2006

You may recall the story of the Velveteen Rabbit...

What is Love, Really? 1 John 4:7-12 11/13/05 You may recall the story of the Velveteen Rabbit who wanted to know what it meant to be real. He was a new toy and wasn’t like many of the other toys in the nursery of the house. He was looked at as different because he was shiny and new and all the ...read more

Scripture: 1 John 4:7-12

Denomination: Methodist

Be At Peace, Jesus Loves You

Contributed by Craige Lebreton on Dec 5, 2003

When you know Jesus Christ as your savior, there will be peace in your life.

Be at Peace, Jesus Loves you! Text: Mark 4:35-41 35 ¶ And the same day, when the even was come, he saith unto them, Let us pass over unto the other side. 36 And when they had sent away the multitude, they took him even as he was in the ship. And there were also with him other little ...read more

Denomination: Baptist

Love Is The Difference Series

Contributed by Grant Van Boeschoten on Feb 14, 2008

Love is the Difference in your life. With Love, you can be the difference. Love is the Difference between a friend and an acquaintance Love is the Difference between thought and action. Love is the Difference between good and evil. Love is the Diff

Love is the Difference Grant van Boeschoten October 7, 2007 1 Corinthians 13-8a Love never gives up, never loses faith, is always hopeful, and endures through every circumstance. Love never fails. Some impressions that Kids have on love: "When my grandmother got arthritis, she couldn’t bend over ...read more

Scripture: 1 Corinthians 13:8

His Passion For The Hurting

Contributed by Steve Malone on Apr 5, 2004

In this message we will see that Christ’s passion for the hurting was natural, was needed and was near. (The Passion Of The Christ - pt 2)

His Passion For The Hurting The Passion Of The Christ – part 2 In a chapter in his book, Just Like Jesus, called “The Touch of God,” Max Lucado writes; the story behind a man that we meet in the Gospels. For 5 years no one touched me. No one. Not one person. Not my wife. Not my child. Not ...read more

Scripture: 2 Corinthians 1:3-4

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

We Have, They Need: Formula For Life Series

Contributed by Joseph Smith on Jul 28, 2002

First of a series based on the Johannine letters: our response to overwhelming need is first of all a discovery of who we are; then a commitment to maximum effort; and finally a discovery of where our passion lies. This will energize us.

I invite you today on an imaginary trip. Let’s walk through just one day in a needy world. Just imagine a few hours in a world that asks us for more than we can possibly give: You are awakened early by the phone’s insistent ringing; you hear the voice of a member of your family. He ...read more

Scripture: 1 John 3:11-18, 1 John 3:18-24

Denomination: Baptist

A Miracle At Supper Time

Contributed by Evie Megginson on Oct 31, 2003

WE SEE IN THIS STORY THE PROBLEM THAT IS SHOWN,THE PERSON THAT IS FOUND, AND THE POWER THAT IS DISPLAYED.

A MIRACLE AT SUPPER TIME Mark 6:31-43 Jesus had been healing many people from their diseases, and so a multitude began to seek Him out. Some wanted healing for themselves or loved ones. Others wanted to see a miracle worker. Some were truly seeking the Messiah. A crowd of 5,000 men, plus women ...read more

Scripture: Mark 6:31-43

Denomination: Baptist

Preaching To The Poor, Part 1

Contributed by Jerry Falwell on Apr 12, 2002

What does Jesus tell us to do for the poor?

“PREACHING TO THE POOR” By Jerry Falwell A. INTRODUCTION Most of you, who are middle class in America, don’t actually see many poor people in an average day, except on television. Most American church members are white . . . middle-class . . . well dressed . . . well fed . . . and have ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 11:5, Leviticus 19:15

Denomination: Baptist

"Am I Really Supposed To Love My Enemies?"

Contributed by Erik Estep on Nov 13, 2003

Focus of sermon is that God has called us to love all people, including our enemies.

“Am I Really Supposed to Love My Enemies?” Luke 6: 27-31 October 26, 2003 Intro: Today we are concluding our series of messages entitled “Hot Topics in Religion.” And we’re going to examine the question “Am I Really Supposed to Love My Enemies?” The answer to the question is YES. We really are ...read more

Scripture: Luke 6:27-31

Denomination: Baptist

Authentic Christianity

Contributed by Ray Searan on Feb 21, 2007

If you want to know what someone is all about, just listen to what they say. Jesus once said: “Out of the abundance of the heart, the mouth speaks.” The Living Bible puts it this way: “Whatever is in the heart overflows into speech”.

Text: Luke 10:25-37 Introduction: If you want to know what someone is all about, just listen to what they say. Jesus once said: “Out of the abundance of the heart, the mouth speaks.” The Living Bible puts it this way: “Whatever is in the heart overflows into speech”. Sometimes I just enjoy ...read more

Scripture: Luke 10:25-37

Denomination: Assembly Of God

The Christian Voice Series

Contributed by Brian Gilbert on Nov 24, 2004

Message #7 in the Faith and Freedom Series. A challenge to Christians to use their voice and their vote to impact their culture.

This is the final message of the Faith and Freedom Series that was preached during the month of October 2004. These messages were preached before the 2004 elections in Oklahoma. Several critical issues were on the ballot, including a homosexual marriage amendment and several gambling questions. ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 5:13-16

Denomination: Independent/Bible

The Call Of Compassion/Identity Check Part 8 Series

Contributed by Steve Wright on Nov 21, 2014

The Call of Compassion

If you have your Bibles, I want you to open with me to the book of Romans, chapter 12, verse 17. In Romans 12:17, it reads like this. "Repay no one evil for evil, but give thought to do what is honorable in the sight of all." Now I don't know about you guys, but when I read a verse like that, I get ...read more

Scripture: 1 Peter 3:8-12, Romans 12:17

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Christian Manifesto PRO Sermon

Contributed by Sermon Research Assistant on Oct 31, 2023

Encourages believers to strive for a life transformed by Christ's love, carrying His message and growing in His grace.

Good morning, beloved. We gather here today, not as strangers, but as family. We are bound together by our shared faith, our shared hope, and our shared love for the Lord. We are here, not because we are perfect, but because we are loved by a perfect God. Today, we turn to the book of Galatians, ...read more

Scripture: Galatians 2:20

Topics: New Life, Christ

Love One Another

Contributed by Carl Palatino on Aug 10, 2011

God wants Christians to observe loving one another to have distinction between believers and worldly.

TITLE: LOVE ONE ANOTHER Text: John 13:34-35 John 13:34-35 But I am giving you a new command. You must love each other, just as I have loved you. If you love each other everyone will know that you are my disciples. Introduction: In the case of Christians they were not to be known by distinctions of ...read more

Scripture: John 13:34-35

Denomination: Baptist

More Kingdom Clothes Series

Contributed by David Welch on Jul 22, 2018

Message 16 in our Colossians study continuing an exploration of the kind of "clothes" Christians should wear.

Chico Alliance Church “More Kingdom Clothes” Review On the basis a restored relationship with Christ, Paul calls for us to put away the habits and drives associated with the Old Kingdom and demonstrate attitudes and behavior that identifies us as citizens of the New Kingdom. We will be labeled ...read more

Scripture: 1 Peter 5:5-7

Denomination: Christian Missionary Alliance