Sermons on Compassion For Lost:

Be Kind To One Another

Contributed by Melvin Newland on Aug 1, 2002

We see people all around us bitter & angry: angry at the world because it hasn’t given them enough; angry at God because they think He hasn’t treated them fairly; angry at their spouses ...

MELVIN M. NEWLAND, MINISTER RIDGE CHAPEL, KANSAS, OK (REVISED: 2016) TEXT: Ephesians 4:29-32; Titus 3:3-4 ILL. A number of years ago a cosmetic company sponsored a promotion in which people were asked to submit pictures & letters about the most beautiful women they knew. Thousands of ...read more

Scripture: Ephesians 4:29-32, Titus 3:3-4

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Called To Live The Gospel

Contributed by Revd. Martin Dale on Oct 29, 2011

If we want to see people come to Christ we need to be able to walk the talk. And that may mean SACRAFICIAL LIVING (no I didn’t saying GIVING!)

I Thessalonians 2 :7-13 Story: In his book, The Life God Blesses, Gordon Macdonald describes his encounter with a black South African, a high-ranking member of the African National Congress. He was profoundly impressed by the man’s understanding of African history and politics and his insight ...read more

Scripture: 1 Thessalonians 2:7-13

Denomination: Anglican

No Perfect People

Contributed by D. Dewaine Phillips on May 13, 2021

Some people believe that Christians are supposed to be and appear perfect, and that the only ones who can attend church are those who “have it all together.” The church is not a country club for saints, but a hospital for sinners.

Life is hard, and there are many people who are wounded and hurting inside, who are dealing with personal and emotional issues. This is true not only of unbelievers, but Christians as well; but all too often we come to church wearing a mask and putting on a show. People will ask us how we’re ...read more

Scripture: Philippians 3:12-14, Romans 5:6-9, Hebrews 10:10-14

Denomination: Baptist

The Seventh Time

Contributed by Darren Sirmans on Oct 20, 2010

On the seventh time, Jesus showed up and the walls of sin came down. He said " It is finished"

Joshua 6: 1 - 9 In Joshua chapter six, the number seven means so much to me; it means the seven unique saying of Jesus. Mat. 27: 46 “Why has thou forsaken me” Luke 23: 34 “Father forgive them” Luke 23: 43 “Thou shall be with me in paradise” Luke 23: 46 ...read more

Scripture: Joshua 6:1-9

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Such A Time As This

Contributed by Joseph Stapleton on May 3, 2011

In the times we live here are some things that MUST take priority, this sermon addresses those things.

Such A Time As This (All my sermons use illustrations found at www.sermoncentral.com and ALL scripture is NIV unless otherwise noted) If you watch the news, or listen to the radio, actually if you have a pulse, you know that our world has changed, and continues to change everyday. DO YOU REMEMBER ...read more

Scripture: Esther 4:13-14

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Three Results Of God's Love

Contributed by Martin Wiles on Oct 28, 2010

Experiencing God's love will enable us to do unto others as we would have them do to us.

Three Results of God’s Love Matthew 7:7-12 INTRODUCTION A. Ancient rabbi tale of selecting a spot for a temple. 1. Two brothers lived on adjacent farms, worked the fields and divided the harvest. 2. One season, after a plentiful harvest, the married brother sat with his family and thought ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 7:7-12

Denomination: Baptist

Zophar’s Second Attack On Job Series

Contributed by T.j. Conwell on Jul 10, 2017

How we respond to people who are hurting STILL matters. Our ability to show grace, compassion, and love to those around us is critical, and it's something we see quite clearly in these conversations.

Zophar’s second attack on Job Job Sermon Series, Part 10 Introduction (Job Slide) - We are continuing to examine Job’s conversations with his friends -- Re: These men came in Ch. 2 to sit with him and mourn his loss - They appear to come to comfort … but quickly their real motives are ...read more

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Building Bigger Barns?

Contributed by Christian Cheong on Aug 29, 2001

God wants us to enjoy life, but not without a relationship with Him. Beware of the danger of greed and placing one’s confidence in earthly possessions.

Jesus was teaching His disciples when He was interrupted by someone who wanted him to resolve a family dispute over inheritance. He was not really asking for advice. He wanted Jesus to stand on his side and "tell my brother to divide the inheritance with me." (v.13). He wanted Jesus to get the ...read more

Scripture: Luke 12:13-21, John 15:5

Denomination: Independent/Bible

The First Two Questions Of The Bible Are Still The Most Important Questions

Contributed by David Gant on Sep 18, 2005

This sermon is applicable to both believers and non-believers in developing their awareness of the need to Believe what God has said ... and calling them to accountability in their position before God or their walk with Him. It can be lengthy -- but tail

THE FIRST TWO QUESTIONS OF THE BIBLE ARE STILL THE MOST IMPORTANT QUESTIONS FOR TODAY This past week, as we have watched events unfold following the horrific, unimaginable horror of Hurricane Katrina, we hear a lot of questions. Ø Most of those questions need to be asked, and certainly some of ...read more

Scripture: Genesis 3:1-9

Denomination: Baptist

The Power Of A Committed Heart

Contributed by Tim Parsons on Jan 15, 2006

This sermon Deals with The condition of Our Heart

There Is Power In a committed Heart. Every one Is committed to something. What do I mean By that? #1..When you go to the Bank To Borrow Money, You sign A Contract. YOU ARE COMMITTED #2..When you Join The Army you committ yourself to be a soldier..YOU ARE COMMITTED #3.. When you take a Job ...read more

Scripture: Luke 9:57-62

Denomination: Church Of God

Things Hell Will Never Have

Contributed by Donnie Martin on May 9, 2002

This message deals with the horrors of Hell by showing the things that will not be present there.

THINGS HELL WILL NEVER HAVE Text: Ps.9: 17 Intro: Everything in our physical world possesses certain qualities that make it what it essentially is. For instance, water is made up of two molecules of hydrogen and one molecule of oxygen. Any other mixture, and you won’t have water. You’ll ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 9:17

Denomination: Baptist

Stop, Listen, And Look

Contributed by Timm Meyer on Dec 9, 2002

ADVENT 2(C) - Stop, listen, and look because God’s voice is calling out so that all mankind will see God’s salvation.

STOP, LISTEN, LOOK LUKE 3:1-6 DECEMBER 8, 2002 LUKE 3:1-6 1In the fifteenth year of the reign of Tiberius Caesar--when Pontius Pilate was governor of Judea, Herod tetrarch of Galilee, his brother Philip tetrarch of Iturea and Traconitis, and Lysanias tetrarch of Abilene-- 2during the high ...read more

Scripture: Luke 3:1-6

Denomination: Lutheran

Sin By Any Other Name

Contributed by Bernard Dawson on Nov 16, 2002

An insight into the patient persistence of the Lord in calling people to live godly.

SIN BY ANY OTHER NAME Scripture: John 8:1-11 and Revelation 3:20 You’ve probably heard the saying, “A rose by any other name would still smell sweet.” Many things have a core-trait that isn’t changed when the name is changed. A rose could be called a skip but it would still smell sweet. Sin, on ...read more

Scripture: John 8:1-11, Revelation 3:20

Denomination: Holiness

"When The People Have A Mind To Work”

Contributed by Martin & Elder Nedra Wilson on Nov 28, 2003

As we take a look at the world and the church we see that the area of commitment is a part of all our lives that needs much work.

“When the People have a Mind to Work” 2 Kings 2:1-15 As we take a look at the world and the church we see that the area of commitment is a part of all our lives that needs much work. As I was thinking about this I ask the Lord to show me were the real problem was that causes us not to be able to ...read more

Scripture: 2 Kings 2:1-15

Denomination: Apostolic

The Parable Of The Pouting Son Series

Contributed by David Dykes on Apr 4, 2003

This in-depth view of Prodigal Son parable focuses on the elder son and the bitterness and resentment he displayed upon his brother’s return and how we sometimes have the same inflated sense of goodness and faulty understanding of our Father’s grace.

The Parable of the Pouting Son Luke 15:25-32 by David O. Dykes INTRODUCTION Over the last three weeks we have been looking at what has been called the Parable of the Prodigal Son. In this masterpiece, Jesus communicates several lessons. I believe the main point of this story is to show us what ...read more

Scripture: Luke 15:25-32, Luke 15:12-32, Luke 15:11-32

Denomination: Baptist