Sermons on Compassionate Honesty:

Lord Of The Marriage Series

Contributed by Dr. C. David White on Mar 21, 2002

Part 1 of 5 "The Lord of the Rings" Marriage doesn’t have a prayer in today’s society unless it has the "Lord" of the Rings.

Who is the The Lord of the Rings (part 1 of 5) "I hate divorce," says the LORD God of Israel, "and I hate a man’s covering himself with violence as well as with his garment," says the LORD Almighty. So guard yourself in your spirit, and do not break faith. Mal 2:16 1. The family is in trouble ...read more

Scripture: Malachi 2:16

Denomination: Baptist

Rending, An Encouragement To Repent.

Contributed by Andrew Moffatt on Apr 30, 2021

Looking into the first two chapters of Joel

Rending Over the past few days, I have been drawn to the book of Joel again. This interesting little book brings focus to a number of things. Joel starts his book with a description of a plague, not a pandemic plague like we are now experiencing, but a plague of locusts. Locusts move like an ...read more

Scripture: Joel 1:1-20, Joel 2:12-20, Luke 15:11-32

Denomination: Salvation Army

A Divine Guide For Husbands Series

Contributed by Shaila Touchton on Jan 21, 2025

In this sermon, we'll explore instructions from God's Word that will guide us in our journey as husbands.

As believers, we know that our marriages are a sacred institution ordained by God. As husbands, we have a vital role to play in building a strong, loving, and lasting relationship with our wives. In this sermon, we'll explore instructions from God's Word that will guide us in our journey as ...read more

Scripture: Ephesians 5:25-33, 1 Corinthians 16:13-14

A Question About Compassion Series

Contributed by Alan Tison on Jul 17, 2004

Jesus asked several questions in the gospels, these probing questions were meant to help us discover many aspects about the Christian Faith, today we will look at a question regarding compassion as we look at the example of the good samaritan

INTRODUCTION, At approximately 3:20 on the morning of March 13, 1964, twenty-eight-year-old Kitty Genovese was returning to her home in a nice middle-class area of Queens, NY. She parked her car in a nearby parking lot, turned-off the lights and started the walk to her second floor apartment some ...read more

Scripture: Luke 10:27-37

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Marriage: Forgiving And Forbearing Series

Contributed by John Piper on Mar 29, 2007

The purpose of human marriage is temporary. But it points to something eternal, namely, Christ and the church. And when this age is over, it will vanish into the superior reality to which it points.

You recall perhaps that my wife, Noël, said, “You cannot say too often that marriage is a model of Christ and the church” (see Ephesians 5:31-32). I said that I think she is right for three reasons. I’ll mention two. The first was that saying this lifts marriage out of the sitcom sewer and elevates ...read more

Scripture: Ephesians 5:21-33

Denomination: Baptist

Amazing Grace: First Verse Series

Contributed by Scott Bayles on Jun 27, 2009

This is the first in a 4 part series adapted from David Jeremiah’s book, Captured by Grace. Each main point is alliterated and derived from the lyrics of Amazing Grace. PowerPoint is avaible, jsut e-mail me.

AMAZING GRACE: FIRST VERSE Scott R. Bayles, pastor Adapted from Capture by Grace by David Jeremiah First Christian Church, Rosiclare, Illinois St. Augustine once wrapped a powerful thought in vivid imagery when he said, “God always pours His grace into empty hands.” No ones hands could have been ...read more

Scripture: Ephesians 2:8

Denomination: Christian Church

Priceless!

Contributed by Curry Pikkaart on May 10, 2011

A godly woman is pricceless. But just how does a woman become godly?

“Priceless!” Proverbs 31:10-31 Motherhood – nothing to it, right? Just think about all we know concerning it. Consider these answers given by elementary-age children to the following questions. “Why did God make mothers?” “Mostly to clean the house.” ...read more

Scripture: Proverbs 31:10-31

Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

Sisters Embracing Sisters SermonCentral

Contributed by SermonCentral on Oct 22, 2023

Encourage and build each other up

Good morning, my dear brothers and sisters in Christ. We are gathered here today under the banner of love, unity, and the shared belief in our Lord Jesus Christ. We are here to celebrate, to learn, and to grow in our faith together. Today, we are going to focus on a theme that is as beautiful as it ...read more

Scripture: Ephesians 4:29-32

Topics: Satisfied And Empowered In Christ

Do You Have A Clean Conscience

Contributed by Paul Fritz on Jun 7, 2001

To lead the people to understand that those who keep a clear conscience before God will continue to enjoy His blessings despite their outward circumstances.

Unit 11 – Hard Times Lesson 30 – Joseph, A Prisoner in Egypt – Genesis 39:21-40:23 1. Aim: To lead the people to understand that those who keep a clear conscience before God will continue to enjoy His blessings despite their outward circumstances. 2. Explanation of the Aim: When people falsely ...read more

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

An Honest Walk Series

Contributed by Greg Yount on Nov 30, 2001

Part 2 of a 7 part series on walking by faith and not by sight. This part deals with walking honestly before God and man.

INTRODUCTION: We have begun a new sermon series on walking by faith, not by sight. We are dealing with the walk or experiences of the Christian after conversion - what he should expect his life to be like. Last week we saw that this walk of faith should be a new walk every day. Today, we’ll see ...read more

Scripture: Romans 13:12-14, 2 Corinthians 5:7

Denomination: Baptist

Preparing The Way Series

Contributed by Charles Mallory on Dec 11, 2001

Preparing our hearts for the Savior through genuine repentance.

TRUE REPENTANCE HATES THE SIN, AND NOT MERELY THE PENALTY; AND IT HATES THE SIN MOST OF ALL BECAUSE IT HAS DISCOVERED AND FELT GOD’S LOVE. BILLY GRAHAM, WHO HAS BEEN CONSIDERED BY SOME TO BE PLAYING THE 20TH CENTURY ROLE OF JOHN THE BAPTIST, HAD THESE COMMENTS ABOUT THE SINFUL DISEASE RUNNING ...read more

Scripture: Mark 1:1-8

Denomination: Free Methodist

"A True Friend Stirs You Up" Series

Contributed by Dave Mcfadden on Oct 20, 2004

A true friend will care enough to confront you.

"Give me the avowed, the erect, the manly foe; Bold I can meet, perhaps return his blow; But of all the plagues, good heaven, thy wrath can send; Save, oh save me from the candid friend!" This poem speaks about an aspect of friendship which most of us would probably rather do without, but which ...read more

Scripture: Proverbs 27:6

Denomination: Baptist

Make Or Break Situations Series

Contributed by Charles Cunningham on Aug 2, 2019

Make or break situations present a distinct challenge to the integrity of a Christian.

“Cross my heart and hope to die!” Did any of you ever use that phrase to swear to a friend that you would keep a promise? As kids, we engaged in such promise making, except that we might have done so with our fingers crossed behind our backs! Big difference between promise-making and ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 5:33-42

Forgiveness Is Found In Christ Series

Contributed by T.j. Conwell on Jun 11, 2015

John gives us three very important concepts to grab hold of: If we live in the dark, God does not live within us; if we live in the truth, He is within us and we walk perfectly with Him; and lastly, repentance is more than words; it's a life change.

Forgiveness is found in Christ 1 John Bible Study, Part 2 1 John 1:5-10 Introduction - The author of this letter (or epistle) is the disciple, John - This Epistle was probably written in Ephesus between the years 95–110. -- It was written to counter Docetism: belief that Jesus did ...read more

Scripture: 1 John 1:5-10

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Overcomers Outreach Addiction Workshop

Contributed by C Jordan on Jul 22, 2017

How to find freedom in Christ from all sorts of addictions, bad habits and sins.

OVERCOMER’S OUTREACH ADDICTION WORKSHOP THE CHURCH: A MUSEUM FOR SAINTS: I’ve been in a church where it wasn’t a safe place to admit your struggles with sin. You couldn’t be real, and when I struggled with sin, I couldn’t confess it to anyone. Then I read a book that revolutionized my ...read more

Scripture: John 8:31-32, Psalm 51:1-7

Denomination: *other