Sermons on Courageous Kindness:

Kingdom Of God PRO Sermon

Contributed by Sermon Research Assistant on Oct 27, 2025

Jesus enters our everyday struggles proclaiming God’s good news, inviting us to turn from old ways and embrace new life under His gracious rule.

Some of us walked in today with a smile that hides a sigh. Bills are due, news feeds are noisy, hearts are heavy, and sleep has been shallow. Others arrived bursting with good news, yet even your celebration carries questions about tomorrow. Life feels like that—full and fragile at the same time. ...read more

Scripture: Mark 1:14

Topics: Kingdom Life, God's Kingdom

Life Is Like A Tapestry PRO Sermon

Contributed by Sermon Research Assistant on Oct 13, 2025

Following Jesus means trusting Him through every joy and trial, knowing He leads us, shapes us, and walks with us every step of the way.

Some days feel like a string of small skirmishes—spilled coffee on the way out the door, a terse email that stings, headlines that weigh heavy. Other days carry a deeper ache—an empty chair at the table, a diagnosis you didn’t see coming, a door closed that you prayed would open. In moments like ...read more

Scripture: 1 Peter 2:21

Topics: Life's Challenges, Good Times, Difficult Moments

Glory Carriers PRO Sermon

Contributed by Sermon Research Assistant on Oct 22, 2025

God’s love and glory empower us to shine with Christ’s light and purpose, overcoming darkness and reflecting His presence wherever we are.

Some mornings feel like a fresh page; others feel like a fog. You wake up to headlines that bruise the heart, to to-do lists that shout instead of whisper, to memories that linger longer than you prefer. Yet into that very real world, God speaks a word that warms like sunlight through a window: You ...read more

Scripture: Romans 8:30, Isaiah 60:1-2

Topics: God's Glory, Carriers, Glory Bearers

He's Just God Like That

Contributed by Bridgette Nevils Gloster on Nov 5, 2004

This sermon talks about how God shows up right on time even in our desperate situations.

10 And when Pharaoh drew nigh, the children of Israel lifted up their eyes, and, behold, the Egyptians marched after them; and they were sore afraid: and the children of Israel cried out unto the LORD. 11 And they said unto Moses, Because there were no graves in Egypt, hast thou taken us away to ...read more

Scripture: Exodus 14:10-14

Denomination: Methodist

She's Inferior; She's Resilient PRO Sermon

Contributed by Sermon Research Assistant on Oct 1, 2023

Explore and understand God's covenant of marriage, the perceived inferiority of women, and the resilience of women, guided by the belief that all of us, regardless of gender, possess the power of faith and resilience.

Good morning, church family. We are diving deep today into some weighty and complex topics—God's covenant of marriage, the perceived inferiority of women, and the resilience of women. These are subjects that have been discussed and debated throughout the ages and continue to be so, even today. To ...read more

Scripture: Isaiah 54:6-15

Topics: Kingdom Marriages, Issues

The Dangers And Deliverance Of The Godly

Contributed by Paul Fritz on Jun 11, 2001

How God allows the Godly to go through dangers but also delivers them through His mighty power

The Dangers and Deliverance of the Godly (Acts 21:27-40) Illustration:Adrian Rogers tells about the man who bragged that he had cut off the tail of a man-eating lion with his pocket knife. Asked why he hadn’t cut off the lion’s head, the man replied: "Someone had already done that." Be courageous ...read more

Scripture: Acts 21:27-40

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Youthful Hall Of Fame

Contributed by Paul Fritz on Oct 18, 2000

Everyone wants to be remembered for something great. Most people take an entire lifetime to merit entrance into the hall of fame. However, the Bible is filled with sterling examples of young people who earned hall of fame honors for their great faith. Do

Everyone wants to be remembered for something great. Most people take an entire lifetime to merit entrance into the hall of fame. However, the Bible is filled with sterling examples of young people who earned hall of fame honors for their great faith. Application: Do not wait until it is too late ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 5:14-16

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Praying As Jesus Taught 2 Series

Contributed by Larry Bussard on Feb 20, 2008

Steps for forgiving others - may we freely forgive as He has freely forgiven us.

Luke 11:1-4 (NIV) 1 One day Jesus was praying in a certain place. When he finished, one of his disciples said to him, "Lord, teach us to pray, just as John taught his disciples." 2 He said to them, "When you pray, say: "’Father, hallowed be your name, your kingdom come. 3 Give us each day our ...read more

Scripture: Luke 11:1-4

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Dare To Hope

Contributed by Sajeev Painunkal, Sj on Oct 22, 2010

There are no hopeless situations. Jesus asks us to trust and to keep praying. If we don't give up, miracles can happen in our lives.

Last week I went to visit an elderly nun in her retirement residence. She was very happy to meet me and we spent some time chatting. While looking around in her room, I noticed a small table in a corner of the room and three small statues facing the corner. One looked like the statue of our ...read more

Scripture: Luke 18:1-8

Denomination: Catholic

Be A Man Of Purity Even In The Time Of Difficulty

Contributed by Carl Palatino on Aug 11, 2011

Trials, persecution, and danger are only bumps that we climb on to for our spiritual growth.

BE A MAN OF PURITY EVEN IN THE TIME OF DIFFICULTY II Timothy 3:1-5 Introduction: In the last days - The time of the gospel dispensation, commencing at the time of our Lord's death, is peculiarly styled the last days would grievous, troublesome and dangerous. According to Webster time is ...read more

Scripture: 2 Timothy 3:1-5

Denomination: Baptist

Memorials Of Flesh Or Stone

Contributed by Guy Glass on Aug 23, 2006

What it means to be a memorial to God

MEMORIALS OF FLESH OR STONE Joshua 4 – Acts 10 INTRODUCTION: Every major military campaign executed by the United States has some sort of memorial remembrance. From 1776 to the present day, America in one form or another remembers its conflicts and wars. Those who have given of themselves and ...read more

Scripture: Joshua 4:1

Denomination: Baptist

The Suffering Servant: At Odds With The World Series

Contributed by Andy Payne on Jan 3, 2010

“In a world where success is the measure and justification of all things, the figure of him who was sentenced and crucified remains a stranger.” —Dietrich Bonhoeffer, German theologian, pastor, and martyr (1906–1945)

The Suffering Servant “” Isaiah 52:13-53:9 INTRO: By all accounts Jesus is the complete opposite of what you would expect of a religious or political figure, let alone a military commander or battlefield tactician. In reality he was none of these things. He failed to bring about the military ...read more

Denomination: Baptist

Preparing For Battle Part 2 Series

Contributed by Richard White on Oct 9, 2009

We are in a war, our family is at stake. Are we prepared to fight and win this war?

Battle Plan Part 1 Ephesians 6:10ff Imagine going into battle and not having the proper equipment. How effective could we be in that battle? Armor is for protection, in order to help us "fight" we have to guard what we have so we can battle more effectively. In today’s society, we are in a ...read more

Scripture: Ephesians 6:10-14

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Don't Jump Ship!

Contributed by David Radcliff on Mar 25, 2016

"Walking On Water" has become synonymous with perfection.

"DON'T JUMP SHIP!" Text: Matthew 14:22-33 Introduction: Intro: A very familiar story. "Walking On Water" has become synonymous with perfection. Most of us have admired Peter's courage. Just to step out of that boat took a great deal of something. Call it courage...faith...reckless ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 14:22-33

Denomination: Baptist

Price Of Pride--The Example Of Joab Series

Contributed by W Pat Cunningham on Jul 11, 2012

The career of Joab helps us understand how to temper pride with humility, and what happens when we don't.

The Price of Pride–the example of Joab 2 Sm 3:39 “the sons of Zeruiah are too hard for me. The Lord requite the evildoer according to his wickedness!” These words of David refer principally to a man named Joab, general of David’s army. David himself was a warrior. Today ...read more

Scripture: 2 Samuel 3:39-40

Denomination: Catholic