Sermons on Christians Show Compassion:

Show Brotherly Love PRO Sermon

Contributed by Sermon Research Assistant on Dec 27, 2023

This sermon encourages Christians to persevere in faith, embody brotherly love, righteous suffering, and heart service to God, as guided by Apostle Peter's teachings.

Welcome, beloved, to this gathering of hearts and souls, united in our shared love for our Lord and Savior, Jesus Christ. We gather here, not as strangers or mere acquaintances, but as a family, bound by the divine love that transcends human understanding. Each of us brings a unique story, a unique ...read more

Scripture: 1 Peter 3:8-15

Topics: Enduring, Brother

The Compassion Of Jesus

Contributed by Jeff Glenn on Sep 17, 2001

How did Jesus react as He saw people hurting and oppressed?

The Compassion Of Jesus Matthew 9:35-38 I) GO as Jesus went. (v.35) A) Where did he go? 1) He went into the cities and villages. II) SEE as Jesus saw. (v.36) A) He saw the multitudes. 1) He saw that they needed healing. 2) He saw that they needed help. 3) He saw that they needed hope. III) FEEL ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 9:35-38

Denomination: Baptist

The Touch Of Compassion Series

Contributed by Brian Atwood on Sep 18, 2002

This is the third sermon in the series of sermons about people Jesus touched and what it means to us today.

Joseph Damien was a missionary in the nineteenth century who served as minister to people with leprosy on the island of Molokai, Hawaii. Those suffering grew to love him and revered the sacrificial life he lived out before them. One morning before Joseph was to lead them in their daily worship, ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 8:1-4

Denomination: Baptist

A Cry Of Compassion Series

Contributed by Pat Damiani on Mar 22, 2006

Third in a seven part series that looks at the last words of Jesus on the cross.

Most of us, if we’re really honest, would have to admit that when we face difficulties in life, our tendency is to focus on ourselves. We ask questions like “Why me?” or we get angry with God because we’re focused on ourselves. I think that’s especially true when we come face to face with death. ...read more

Scripture: John 19:23-27

Denomination: Baptist

Shepherds With Compassion

Contributed by Vernon L Caruthers on Mar 23, 2006

This is a message describing the care that both pastors and care group leaders within a local church are to give to those under their spiritual care.

THE COMPASSION OF A SHEPHERD Scripture Reference: Matthew 9:36 "But when he saw the multitudes, he was moved with compassion, because they fainted, and were scattered abroad, as sheep having no shepherd." ------------------------------------------------------ Let us take note of ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 8:36

Consumed By Compassion Series

Contributed by Brian Atwood on Jan 18, 2006

Because God is compassionate toward us we are not consumed by His wrath, but we should be consumed by His compassion.

"It is because of the Lord’s mercy and loving-kindness that we are not consumed, because His [tender] compassions fail not." (Lamentations 3:22, Amplified Bible) When Jeremiah wrote these words his nation, the nation of Judah, was far away from God. They were so far from God that they didn’t ...read more

Scripture: Lamentations 3:22

Denomination: Baptist

Calluses And Compassion

Contributed by Richard White on Apr 3, 2009

Why does God continue to search for us?

Calluses and Compassion Matt 21:33-22:14 Max Lucado tells of a time, as a young child, he was in church and his father’s hand was on his lap. He noticed the calluses and wondered how hard they were. He found a pin in the welcome packet and began to probe his father’s hand. It took a while for ...read more

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Reignig Compassion

Contributed by Daniel Haas on Nov 21, 2008

Christ rules and he is serious about making a difference in people’s lives.

GIVE THANKS - for our heritage as a nation and a church: In 1620 the Pilgrims sought spiritual freedom and thus became forbears of the United Church of Christ - for the two congregations being together - for all the individuals gathered today - for those that passed on - for those that have not ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 25:31-46

Denomination: Congregational

Extravagant Compassion

Contributed by Jeff Pearce on Feb 14, 2009

GENEROSITY AND COMPASSION ARE NEVER WASTED!!

EXTRAVAGANT COMPASSION MATT 26:3-15, 20-25 LESSON FOCUS: GENEROSITY AND COMPASSION ARE NEVER WASTED. 1: DIFFERENT ATTITUDES TOWARD GENEROSITY AND COMPASSION. A) IT’S BETTER TO LOOK OUT FOR YOUR OWN INTERESTS AND FUTURE B) OUR INVESTMENTS OF GENEROSITY AND COMPASSION ARE SOME OF THE MOST ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 26:3-25

Denomination: Other

Compassion For The Lost

Contributed by Rick Boyne on Sep 24, 2013

Jesus came to save sinners; our focus should be directing them to the Lord.

Compassion for the Lost September 22, 2013 Morning Service Immanuel Baptist Church, Wagoner, OK Rick Boyne Message Point: Jesus came to save sinners; our focus should be directing them to the Lord. Focus Passage: Matthew 9:9-13 Supplemental Passage: Jesus was going through all the cities and ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 9:9-13

Denomination: Baptist

Moved With Compassion

Contributed by Jimmy Haile on May 19, 2012

Why was He moved with compassion? Because they were sheep without a Shepherd!

Verse 30-34-Then the apostles gathered to Jesus and told Him all things, both what they had done and what they had taught. And He said to them, “Come aside by yourselves to a deserted place and rest a while.” For there were many coming and going, and they did not even have time to eat. ...read more

Scripture: Mark 6:30-44

Denomination: Baptist

The Internal Compass Series

Contributed by Troy Campbell on Mar 10, 2016

Learn how to follow God's will and way in your life.

Hearing God’s Voice – 1 The Internal Compass Deuteronomy 8:3 “Man shall not live by bread alone; but man lives by every word that proceeds from the mouth of the Lord.” I have been saying for a few weeks now that we were going to start a series on “Hearing ...read more

Scripture: Deuteronomy 8:3

Denomination: Pentecostal

Compassion And Commitment.

Contributed by Christopher Holdsworth on May 18, 2023

If we are going to follow Jesus, we must prioritise our commitments.

COMPASSION AND COMMITMENT. Matthew 8:14-22. MATTHEW 8:14-15. Peter’s House: The First Deacon. (Matthew 8:14). The first thing that Jesus “saw” when He came into Peter’s house was Peter’s wife’s mother “laid, and sick of a fever.” (That Peter had a wife puts to rest forever the argument ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 8:14-22

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

A Harvest Of Compassion

Contributed by Mary Erickson on Jun 19, 2023

A Sermon for the Season of Pentecost, Year A, Lectionary 11

June 18, 2023 Rev. Mary Erickson Hope Lutheran Church Matthew 9:35-10:8 A Harvest of Compassion Friends, may grace and peace be yours in abundance in the knowledge of God and Christ Jesus our Lord. “The harvest is plentiful, but the laborers are few; ask the Lord of the harvest to send out ...read more

Denomination: Lutheran

Karma Or Compassion?

Contributed by W Pat Cunningham on Mar 16, 2019

If we listen to the word of God and trust in His promises, we will have a happy, fruitful life even if everything around us is going to pieces.

Thursday of the 2nd Week in Lent 2019 Karma or Compassion? Only St. Luke among the four Gospel writers records this story of the rich man and the poor beggar, Lazarus. A superficial reading of the words may suggest to us that this is an example of the Asian principle of “karma,” where the good or ...read more

Scripture: Luke 16:19-31, Psalm 1:1-6, Jeremiah 17:5-10

Denomination: Catholic