Sermons on Empathy And Kindness:

Be Imitators Of God

Contributed by Mathew Philip on Mar 22, 2023

The goal of the Christian life is perfect imitation of God because God is the only one who is perfect. He’s full of love, joy, peace, patience, kindness, goodness, faithfulness, gentleness, and self-control. God made us to imitate our creator.

The Lent Season is a season of testing our spiritual health and readiness for the end of our life in this world or the second coming of Christ. The annual call to observe a holy Lent by self–examination and repentance; by prayer, fasting, and self–denial; by reading and meditating on God's Holy ...read more

Scripture: Ephesians 5:1-2

Denomination: Other

Born To Love

Contributed by Barry O Johnson on Mar 8, 2018

When we accept Jesus as our Lord and Savior, we have the capacity to love in the very same way God loves. But so many Christians don't understand what it means to love like God loves.

John 3:16 is a verse we learn very, very early in life, even before we accept Jesus as our Lord and Savior. My Mom and Dad, and I’m sure your Mom and Dad too, repeated this verse to us as children. “For God so loved the world, that he gave his only begotten Son, that whosoever believeth in him ...read more

Scripture: 1 John 4:1-18, Psalm 37:1-4, Genesis 1:26-28, 1 Corinthians 13:1-8

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

The Value Of True Love Series

Contributed by Shaila Touchton on Dec 14, 2024

In this sermon, we'll explore the biblical perspective on true love and how it values the beloved.

As believers, we are called to love one another with the same love that Christ has shown us (John 13:34-35). However, not everyone who claims to love us truly values us. In this sermon, we'll explore the biblical perspective on true love and how it values the beloved. The Character of True ...read more

Scripture: 1 Corinthians 13:4-7, Ruth 1:16-17, 1 Samuel 18:1-4

Why Are Christians So Pro Life? Series

Contributed by Scott Maze on Nov 11, 2024

I want to equip our church family in speaking intelligently and compassionately about abortion. I don’t have a Republican agenda here today as much as I have a kingdom of God agenda.

Today, I want to talk about the sanctity of human life and, specifically abortion. This morning, I want you to join with me in a celebration of life. There is a widespread divide regarding the issue of abortion … people are not indifferent regarding this contested issue. Even now, bringing the very ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 139:13-16

Denomination: Baptist

How Shall I Give Thee Up ... My Heart Is Turned Within Me

Contributed by Riaane Rheeder on Oct 18, 2000

1. Introductory Hosea 11 is probably one of the most touching melodious descriptions of this kind of love in the Bible, but not of any love, Divine love, love that God has for you and me Hosea 11 is a declaration of love; such as a parent for his child, as a betrohed for his inten

1. Introductory Hosea 11 is probably one of the most touching melodious descriptions of this kind of love in the Bible, but not of any love, Divine love, love that God has for you and me Hosea 11 is a declaration of love; such as a parent for his child, as a betrohed for his intended, as a ...read more

Scripture: Hosea 11:8-9, John 3:16

Could A Btk Be Within?

Contributed by Joel Pankow on Mar 4, 2005

This sermon contemplates the HOW of the BTK? How could this church president live such a life? WHo is to blame? HOw can it be prevented? Kind of long winded here again (surprise surprise) - but I couldn’t stop thinking about it, so decided to preach on

March 4, 2005 Dennis Rader has been married for 34 years. He has two children and a regular job. On top of that, he has been a church member of Christ Lutheran Church in Wichita for 30 years. He was an usher and president of the church council. The Pastor of his congregation - Michael ...read more

Scripture: Romans 6:1-2

Denomination: Lutheran

The Four "R"S In Ephesus

Contributed by Larry Jacobs on Jul 16, 2006

You say there are not four "r"s in Ephesus. Well it’s kind of like when I was a boy we said, "Railroad Crossing - look out for the Cars - can you spell THAT without any "r"s - T-H-A-T

THE FOUR "R"s IN EPHESUS REV. 2:1-7 (You say there are not four "r"s in Ephesus. In fact there are not any "R" in Ephesus. Well it’s kind of like when I was a boy we said, "Railroad Crossing - look out for the Cars - can you spell THAT without any "r"s T-H-A-T A. This is actually a ...read more

Scripture: Revelation 2:1-7

Denomination: Baptist

God's Never-Ending Love Series

Contributed by Chris Appleby on Feb 14, 2006

Throughout salvation history, God acts out his loving nature. He continues to call people out of ’Egypt’: out of fear, out of oppression, out of loneliness, out of meaninglessness, out of bondage of every kind. He never gives us up.

Sermon by Di Appleby Many of us have heard a parent’s anguish when talking about their teenager. Perhaps you were the teenager I am about to introduce to you. Perhaps you’re the parent. A 16 year old and the parent are engaged in constant battles. At this point in the story, she is barely ...read more

Scripture: Hosea 11:1-11

Denomination: Anglican

For Freedom We Were Set Free Series

Contributed by James Mccullen on May 23, 2005

Do you really believe in Freedom? What kind of freedom. Real freedom include the spirit. Please note all points and sub-points are tied to the scripture. This sermon is expository in style, you will have to open, and keep open, your Bible to get full

FOR FREEDOM WE WERE SET FREE Galatians 5:1-15 (NASB) 1 It was for freedom that Christ set us free; therefore keep standing firm and do not be subject again to a yoke of slavery. INTRODUCTION: Humorous experiences saturate the life of my friend Burnell Lewis. One of the funniest took place over 50 ...read more

Scripture: Galatians 5:1-15

Denomination: *other

In My Whole Life Nobody ... Part 2 Series

Contributed by Melvin Newland on Aug 14, 2001

"I guess I was a kind of an unruly girl or something, so maybe they didn’t want me. I attended a church college, too. But nobody ever said a word to me about becoming a Christian. So I never did."

MELVIN M. NEWLAND, MINISTER RIDGE CHAPEL, KANSAS, OK (REVISED: 2016) TEXT: Acts 8:34-39; Matthew 10:32 ILL. Last week I began Part 1 of this 3-part sermon series by telling about a young lady I had never met before who asked if she could talk with me about a problem concerning ...read more

Scripture: Acts 17:30, Acts 8:34-39

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Jesus Was Tempted Just Like We Are

Contributed by Dennis Jones on Feb 9, 2003

The bible says that Jesus fasted and was tempted for 40 days in the desert by satan. Satan tempted him with all kinds of rewards if He would just bow down to him and worship him. We are tempted every day by the evils of this world. Jesus was asked to u

The bible says that Jesus fasted and was tempted for 40 days in the desert by satan. Satan tempted him with all kinds of rewards if He would just bow down to him and worship him. We are tempted every day by the evils of this world. Jesus was asked to use His Father’s power to His advantage. ...read more

Scripture: Luke 4:1-14

Denomination: Pentecostal

David Takes Jerusalem As His Capital Series

Contributed by Chris Appleby on Nov 17, 2003

David is first of all the Shepherd King. That is, he rules with humble loving-kindness, reflecting the love and grace of God, trusting him to bring the victories he needs. But secondly he’s, at the same time, a warrior king, using all the military prowess

Saul’s son Ish-Bosheth is dead. David is now free to assume the kingship of all of the combined nation of Israel and Judah. The reason this has come about is that two of Ish-Bosheth’s own men have assassinated their king. You’ll find the story of this murder in 2 Sam 4, where David once again ...read more

Scripture: 2 Samuel 5:1-25

Denomination: Anglican

People, Like Pennies

Contributed by Timothy Darling on Feb 2, 2007

Wealth in our lives is measured in many ways. Pennies are a small measure of money, but Benjamin Franklin would have told you that a penny saved is a penny earned. Friends in our lives are another kind of wealth that we may not value highly enough. Wherev

People, like pennies Luke 5:27-32 I watched a hidden camera show some time back. The director had taken two rolls of pennies and dropped them randomly but obviously along a half a city block. Then he filmed people’s reactions. People noticed, but they did not stoop to pick up the pennies. Some ...read more

Scripture: Luke 5:27-32

Denomination: Mennonite

Putting Your Roots Down Series

Contributed by David Flowers on Aug 19, 2006

Life Management 101, part 6. Dave sees Psalm 1 as laying out some life steps that lead logically to godliness (and thus a kind of prosperity or productivity) and some that lead logically to godlessness (vanity). The progression in verse 1 of walk-stand-

Putting Your Roots Down Life Management 101, part 6 Wildwind Community Church David Flowers July 23, 2006 Today I want to talk to you about putting your roots down. The last few weeks have probably been the richest series we have ever done here on spiritual formation. I called the series Life ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 1:1-6

Denomination: Free Methodist

Just Right For The Job

Contributed by Kelvin Parks on Jul 13, 2008

Brother and Sister we live in a day where the word tolerance is being used and abused. We are constantly being asked to lower our standards and expectations ... and to accept any old kind of behavior and any old body. However, I am a firm believer that

JUST RIGHT FOR THE JOB Spoken on 27 April 2008 at Shiloh Baptist Church Waukegan, Illinois In Honor of Pastor Walstone E. Francis 16th Year Anniversary Pastor Johnson, fellow Ministers, Shiloh Family, I also stand this morning with the monumental task of providing Words of Encouragement to a man ...read more

Scripture: Philippians 2:19-22, Philippians 2:21, Philippians 2:19

Denomination: Baptist