Sermons on Fraternal Charity:

It's Time To Lend To God

Contributed by Mark H. Stevens Thd on Apr 29, 2017

The Bible say's "When you give to the poor you are lending to God", How do we "rob God" we rob God when we neglect the poor!

“If you are in a poor area…You have to feed them more than the Word!” If you hand a tract to a man that hasn’t eaten in over 24 hours without a sandwich, chances are you won’t reach that man for Jesus Christ! Jesus fed the 5,000 not so He could show off and impress people! He realized that ...read more

Scripture: Leviticus 19:15

Denomination: Pentecostal

Living The Eucharist: Christian Charity In Today's World Series

Contributed by Dr Fr John Singarayar Svd on Aug 12, 2024

A powerful call to live out Christian charity in ways that are urgently needed today.

Living the Eucharist: Christian Charity in Today's World Intro: A powerful call to live out Christian charity in ways that are urgently needed today. Scripture John 6:51-58 Reflection Dear Sisters and Brothers, In our modern world, filled with distractions and constant noise, it's ...read more

Scripture: John 6:51-58

Denomination: Other

Pamumuhay Sa Eukaristiya: Christian Charity In Today's World Series

Contributed by Dr Fr John Singarayar Svd on Aug 12, 2024

Isang malakas na panawagan na isabuhay ang Kristiyanong kawanggawa sa mga paraang apurahang kailangan ngayon.

Pamumuhay sa Eukaristiya: Christian Charity in Today's World Intro: Isang malakas na panawagan na isabuhay ang Kristiyanong kawanggawa sa mga paraang apurahang kailangan ngayon. Banal na Kasulatan Juan 6:51-58 Pagninilay Mahal na mga kapatid na babae at kapatid, Sa ating modernong mundo, ...read more

Scripture: John 6:51-58

Denomination: Other

One Heart And One Soul Series

Contributed by Ricky Tuttle Thd on Sep 20, 2024

As we are looking at the New Testament Church in Jerusalem, I am intrigued with this simple statement in verse 32, “them that believed were of one heart and of one soul:” What would it take for us to be the same?

“One Heart And One Soul” Acts 4:32-37 As we are looking at the New Testament Church in Jerusalem, I am intrigued with this simple statement in verse 32, “them that believed were of one heart and of one soul:” What would it take for us to be the same? If you were to look on the internet, “Uniting ...read more

Scripture: Acts 4:32-37

Denomination: Baptist

Restless Hearts Series

Contributed by W Pat Cunningham on Feb 24, 2019

The active atheist's life is not only meaningless,. . . but tragic in the worst sense, because, absent a miracle, he turned his back on a free offer of eternal joy.

Seventh Sunday in Course 2019 For the Catholic Students Group Today our Office readings begin a series from the book of Ecclesiastes, or Qoheleth, which means “the Teacher.” It is one of the best-known of the Wisdom books of the OT, purportedly written by King Solomon, who, at least in his youth, ...read more

Scripture: Ecclesiastes 1:1-18, 1 Corinthians 15:45-49, Psalm 103:1-13

Denomination: Catholic

'united We Stand'

Contributed by Gordon Curley on Jul 19, 2020

‘United We Stand’ – Psalm 133 – sermon by Gordon Curley. (PowerPoint slides to accompany this talk are available on request – email: gcurley@gcurley.info)

SERMON OUTLINE: • unity is a satisfying experience (vs 1) • unity is a spiritual experience (vs 2) • unity is a supernatural experience (vs 3) SERMON BODY: Ill: • The German philosopher Schopenhauer (Sh-up-en-how-er), • Who compared the human race to a bunch of porcupines • Huddling together on ...read more

Denomination: Brethren

Generosity That Transforms Series

Contributed by Duane Wente on Oct 27, 2024

Our generosity mirrors God's heart and counters the self-interest prevalent in today's political climate. Generosity fosters gratitude, deepens trust in God, and heals social divides. Through acts of kindness impacting ourselves and our communities.

### ** Introduction ** Video Ill.: I Like College by I Like Giving In a time when political platforms focus on personal gain, Jesus calls us to live with a radically different mindset—one of charity and generosity that transforms both the giver and the receiver.   It was this generosity that ...read more

Scripture: 2 Corinthians 8:1-9, Matthew 25:31-46, Proverbs 11:24-25

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

True Love Practiced In Christian Community

Contributed by W Pat Cunningham on Sep 6, 2023

You then image Christ in your world today, and spread His blessed healing in our crippled society.

Twenty-third Sunday in Course 2023 If you have paid attention, over the years you have heard many times from preachers that with your Christian identity, your baptismal covenant, you were made, like Jesus, prophet, priest and king/ruler. Those are your missions in life, to pray for yourself and ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 18:15-20, Romans 13:8-10, Psalm 95:1-9, Ezekiel 33:7-9

Denomination: Catholic

Some Actions Are Always Wrong So What Do We Do? Series

Contributed by W Pat Cunningham on Jun 19, 2021

Murdering the innocent is always gravely immoral. Thus we have been taught since the first Christians accepted Jesus Christ as their Lord and celebrated communion together.

Homily Monday of 12th week in ordinary time If we are to understand what the Lord is saying to us today, and more importantly what He is not saying, we need to find the key word in the Gospel: it’s “hypocrite.” A hypocrite is someone who calls sin a sin in other people, but ignores the sin in ...read more

Scripture: Genesis 12:1-9, Matthew 7:1-5

Denomination: Catholic

The Social Dimension Of Evangelism Series

Contributed by W Pat Cunningham on Oct 21, 2016

"the service of charity is also a constituent element of the Church’s mission and an indispensable expression of her very being."

Thursday of the 29th Week in Course 2016 Joy of the Gospel Why did Herod and the Pharisees hate Jesus so much that they endeavored to kill Him, and not only once? And why ultimately did Jesus lay this curse on Jerusalem, or, rather, turn their curse on themselves, so that in 67 AD the Jews ...read more

Scripture: Luke 13:31-35

Denomination: Catholic

Twenty-Third Sunday In Ordinary Time, Year A: Fraternal Correction In 632 Words

Contributed by Paul Andrew on Aug 8, 2023

God’s watchful eye.

On the backside of a one-dollar bill, we are reminded that we are being watched; that eye on top of a pyramid is officially called “the eye of providence: God’s watchful eye.” Although the masons, still today a forbidden group for Catholics to join, adopted the image, the eye was actually added by ...read more

Scripture: Ezekiel 33:7-9, Matthew 18:15-20

Denomination: Catholic

The Perfect Example

Contributed by Rick Burdette on Nov 1, 2013

Encouragement, Charity, Love, Compassion

Philippians 2:1-4 (p. 819) November 3, 2013 Introduction: The Apostle Paul is in jail as he writes this letter to the Philippians. In fact he’s told them “Now I want you to know brothers and sisters that what has happened to me has actually served to advance the ...read more

Scripture: Philippians 2:1-4

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Christian Responsibility Series

Contributed by James Tilley on Dec 10, 2009

This is an exposition of Philippian 4.10-14.

Christian Responsibility Text: Phil 4.10-14. Introduction: 1. God expects us to serve. Sometimes instead of praying we should be working and sometimes instead of working we should be praying. Wisdom is that quality that helps us know the difference. 2. Read text. 3. In this text there are 3 ...read more

Scripture: Philippians 4:10-14

Denomination: Baptist

Let Us Fulfill The Dream

Contributed by Darnell Whitfield on Mar 12, 2011

We celebrate Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. Day. Across the United States of America and around the world people of all nationalities, of all genders, of many religions come to celebrate the greatness of a man who had a dream, the bible teaches us what Dr. K

Matthew 23:23 23Woe unto you, scribes and Pharisees, hypocrites! for ye pay tithe of mint and anise and cummin, and have omitted the weightier matters of the law, judgment, mercy, and faith: these ought ye to have done, and not to leave the other undone. 24Ye blind guides, which strain at a ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 23:23-24

Denomination: Baptist

The Greatest Of Three

Contributed by Luther Sexton on Jul 8, 2018

Verse by verse discussion the differences between faith, hope, and charity.

THE GREATEST OF THESE Scripture: I Corinthians 13 INTRODUCTION: This chapter of the Bible is recognized as one of the most beautiful literary pieces ever written. It is so spectacular that the preacher often hesitates to touch it lest he or she should impair its splendor by handling it. It ...read more

Scripture: 1 Corinthians 13:1-13

Denomination: Pentecostal