Sermons on Compassionate Acts:

The Commandment Of Compassion Series

Contributed by Dean Courtier on Jul 13, 2018

The Commandment of Compassion: Luke 6:36, Jesus said “You must be compassionate, just as your Father is compassionate.”

We continue in our series on Hope Found Here and this month our focus is on the Compassion of Father God. This morning what I want us to consider together is The Commandment of Compassion. To focus our thoughts this morning consider these words: Psalm 103:13 says, “The Lord is like a father to His ...read more

Scripture: 1 Corinthians 11:23-26, Luke 6:27-36, 1 John 3:17-18, Philippians 2:3-4, Galatians 6:2-5, 1 John 4:7-12, John 13:34-35  (view more)  (view less)

Denomination: Pentecostal

Grow - Part Two Series

Contributed by Tim Vamosi on Aug 18, 2011

Second message in a series through Colossians

OPEN: So last week we started our journey through this wonderful book named Colossians. And I've got to tell you this is an absolutely wonderful passage of Scripture to dwell on. - Get a handle on this book and it will produce in you that which God has planned for you. It will grow on you, ...read more

Scripture: Colossians 1:14

Denomination: Independent/Bible

The Journey Home

Contributed by Michael Bowen on Nov 19, 2001

Two characteristics of the compassionate Savior.

The Journey Home - Luke 15:20-24 Introduction: Two ladies were attending a ten year class reunion. As they begin to talk about their lives, the first lady told the second one that she believed she had a well balanced life. The second lady asked her what she meant by that. She ...read more

Scripture: Luke 15:20-24

Denomination: Baptist

Practicing Acts Of Kindness: Random Or Intentional? Series

Contributed by Joanna Loucky-Ramsey on Mar 3, 2003

God’s kind love seen in David’s kindness to Saul’s family, in the parables of the Prodigal Son & the Good Samaritan, is expressed best in Christ’s death for undeserving sinners; we are called to show that same kindness to others.

Date: March 2, 2003 Text: I Cor 13:4; II Samuel 9:1-13; Luke 10:29-37; Luke 15:11-32 Title: Intentional Acts of Kindness Theme: Love Is Kind Speaker: Rev. Joanna R. Loucky-Ramsey Location: First Baptist Church of Potsdam The story is told that, at the end of World War I, Herbert ...read more

Scripture: 1 Corinthians 13:4, 2 Samuel 9:1-13

Denomination: Baptist

Fly High - Acts Part 12 Series

Contributed by Michael Mccartney on Sep 27, 2006

How to present the Gospel to unbelievers according to the mission’s approach of Paul and Barnabas

Fly High – Acts part 12 On The Lighter Side of Life: See e-mail power point from Blair’s. Thesis: How to present the Gospel to unbelievers according to the mission’s approach of Paul and Barnabas. Scripture Text: Acts 13:13 - 14:7 13From Paphos, Paul and his companions sailed to Perga in ...read more

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Character Study Of Philip The Evangelist Series

Contributed by Rev. Samuel Arimoro on Mar 26, 2025

Philip the Evangelist was a man of faith, obedience, and power. His life demonstrates that God uses ordinary people to accomplish extraordinary missions.

CHARACTER STUDY OF PHILIP THE EVANGELIST – PREACHER TO THE ETHIOPIAN EUNUCH By Rev. Samuel Arimoro Main Text: Acts 8:5-8, 26-40 "Then Philip went down to the city of Samaria and preached Christ to them. And the multitudes with one accord heeded the things spoken by Philip, hearing and seeing ...read more

Scripture: Acts 8:5-8, Acts 8:26-40

Denomination: Assembly Of God

Character Study Of Dorcas (Tabitha) Series

Contributed by Rev. Samuel Arimoro on Mar 26, 2025

Dorcas was a woman of faith, compassion, and generosity. Her life teaches us that even simple acts of kindness can have a great impact. Though she passed away, her good works spoke for her, and God used Peter to restore her life.

CHARACTER STUDY OF DORCAS (TABITHA) – A WOMAN FULL OF GOOD WORKS By Rev. Samuel Arimoro Main Text: Acts 9:36-43 "At Joppa there was a certain disciple named Tabitha, which is translated Dorcas. This woman was full of good works and charitable deeds which she did." (Acts 9:36, ...read more

Scripture: Acts 9:36-43

Denomination: Assembly Of God

Will You Be Missed? Acts 20:36-38

Contributed by James Lee on Dec 9, 2016

Adapted from a message by Pastor Jerry Shirley.

Will you be missed when you are gone? I’m not talking about missing a Sunday or two. If you left here today and never came back would anyone notice? World EBC notice? The Apostle Paul spent 3 years with the believers’ in Ephesus, and he and the members there grew very close. Paul’s leaving was a ...read more

Denomination: Baptist

The Godly Father

Contributed by Charles Salmon on Jun 21, 2004

The Godly father is observant, compassionate, demonstrative.

The Ideal Father Luke 15:20 INTRO.: The story of the prodigal son gives us a picture of the ideal father. The Father in the story refers to God. Who could be a better father? What is the ideal father like? Verse 20 paints a vivid picture. Let’s look at it. I. The father who is like God always ...read more

Scripture: Luke 15:20

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Signs In Abundance

Contributed by Christopher Holdsworth on May 1, 2020

Our compassionate Lord and the leaven of the hypocrites.

SIGNS IN ABUNDANCE. Matthew 15:29-39; Matthew 16:1-12. 1. Jesus headed towards the Sea of Galilee, and again great multitudes gathered around Him, bringing the “lame, blind, mute, maimed, and many others” (Matthew 15:29-30). Jesus healed them all: and the people “marvelled” to see the “mute ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 15:29-39, Matthew 16:1-12

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Bildad's Rebuke (Job 18)

Contributed by I. Grant Spong on Dec 25, 2025

Is our church a gossip club or compassionate?

Are compassion, kindness, humility, meekness, patience, bearing with one another and forgiveness traits of our church? Let’s begin in Job 18. Does Bildad claim that Job’s words lack understanding, that cause and effect are rock solid logic? Then Bildad the Shuhite answered and said: “How long ...read more

Denomination: Baptist

The Lord Is My Shepherd

Contributed by Alan Smith on Aug 16, 2002

Psalm 23 is probably the best known passage in all the Bible.

Introduction: Psalm 23 is undoubtedly one of the best-known passages in all the Bible. Most of us learned it as children and it continues to be a comfort to those who are dying, or those who have lost loved ones. Maybe it’s so well-loved because it is so personal and individual. When we read ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 23:1-6

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Psalm 23

Contributed by Joel Pankow on Sep 23, 2001

a verse by verse commentary of Psalm 23

August 13, 2000 Psalm 23:1-6 Today we are going to look at one of the most comforting - and definitely the most well known psalm in the Bible - the 23rd psalm. There is so much to this psalm - it is impossible to do justice to it in a twenty minute sermon. So instead of trying to split it ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 23:1-6

Denomination: Lutheran

Favoritism Series

Contributed by Jeffery Anselmi on Jun 17, 2011

WE must guard against this subtle sin, it can do a lot of damage.

INTRODUCTION • SLIDE #1 • Have you noticed that in life there are sins that we really do not give much thought to? • We understand big ones like, murder, stealing, etc... You can add to the list. • There are sins that are a little more subtle. On the surface they do not really seem to cause much ...read more

Scripture: James 2:1-9

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

A Great Family - [godly Heritage] Series

Contributed by Jerry Shirley on Sep 15, 2005

A Godly Heritage is so important. And a great family is a SAVED family, a SERVING family, and a SANCTIFIED family. Link included to formatted text version, handout, and PowerPoint Presentation.

A Great Family Acts 18:1-3, 18-19, 24-26 It takes more than great programs to build a great church…we have a great program going on here, but it’s not enough. It takes more than hard workers and sacrificial servants to build a great church…we have that and last week it saved the church over $20k ...read more

Scripture: Acts 18:1-3

Denomination: Baptist