Sermons on Gentle Touch:

Why We Love God

Contributed by John Kohler on Jan 16, 2003

This outline focuses upon the primary reason why every Christian loves God.

Why We Love God I John 4:19 Love may be defined as “an unselfish commitment to the temporal and eternal good of another.” A husband and wife love each other by being unselfishly committed to each other’s temporal and eternal good. Parents love their children by being unselfishly committed ...read more

Scripture: 1 John 4:19

Denomination: Baptist

What Are You Known For?

Contributed by Chris Coker on Sep 5, 2002

We are to be known for being a follower of Christ Jesus in everything we do

Dominant Thought: We need to be known to God and people as being a follower of Christ? Points: 1. What is the Devil known for? 2. What is God known for? 3. What are you known for? Introduction Henry Ford is well known throughout history as introducing the world to mass production of the Model T. ...read more

Scripture: 2 Timothy 3:10-11, Colossians 3:23

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Big Body, Narrow Gate

Contributed by John Knight on Jan 31, 2003

There are but two choices in life: the big gate, or the little gate. This is the call to throw off our baggage and follow Christ.

Big Body, Narrow Gate Matthew 7:13-14 Chicken Jokes Luggage Bin Problems I. Baggage In Life we carry a lot of baggage around. 2- Types A. Sin/ Immorality I Peter 1:14 As obedient children, do not be conformed to the passions of your former ignorance, (RSV) Behave like obedient ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 7:13-14

Denomination: Holiness

How To Become Givers Of Life - I See Dead People

Contributed by Dr. Craig Nelson on Sep 12, 2003

Do we desire to be givers of life?

Not too long ago I attended the funeral of my Aunt at Forest Lawn in Los Angeles, Ca. She experienced 79 years of this life before passing on to the next. It was a gentle and reverent service in the heat of the afternoon sun, interspersed with quiet sobs and the shedding of tears. My Uncle had ...read more

Scripture: 2 Corinthians 2:14, Mark 8:35

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

A Mother's Tears

Contributed by Elmer Towns on May 31, 2007

Remembering mothers.

Pastor’s Bible Class Thomas Road Baptist Church Mother’s Day Dr. Elmer Towns A Mother’s Tears May 13, 2007 A. INTRODUCTION 1. A mother’s tears: nothing so tender, so convicting, so touching and so powerful. Why? - Because mothers are more tender and gentle than any others - Because mothers care ...read more

Scripture: 1 Samuel 1:10

Denomination: Baptist

Abraham, A Man Challenged #3 Series

Contributed by Raymond Smith on Jan 19, 2008

The Significance of the Personal Alter

Abraham, a man Challenged a man of Faith, a man of Promise. The Significance of the Personal Alter Reading: Genesis 12:7+8; 13:1 - 4 + 18 Abraham, this great figure of the scriptures who is seen as the father of the nation of Israel and in the broader context, of those who are of the household ...read more

Denomination: Pentecostal

Mary, Model Of Faith Series

Contributed by W Pat Cunningham on Feb 18, 2012

Jesus learned in his human nature that for God, all things are possible, through the words and example of his mother, Mary.

Monday of 7th Week in Course Verbum Domini I find myself in today’s Gospel; perhaps many of us do. Perhaps it’s because so many of us have been parents of teenagers, that human pupa stage that seems designed to enrage adults. In today’s Gospel, the youngster is seen as actually ...read more

Scripture: Mark 9:14-29

Denomination: Catholic

Re-Crucifixion: The Response Of Love

Contributed by Robert Henrich on Mar 30, 2013

The Christian is called to respond to the world's increasing contempt, animosity and persecution not in kind, but in love, as Jesus taught and as Jesus did.

Remembering is a far richer reality for us than it is for the world. Coming together this Good Friday evening to remember Jesus’ act of supreme sacrifice, offered out of intense love for us, is more than just bringing it back to mind: here in the presence of our God, where we encounter the ...read more

Denomination: *other

The Study Of The Unity Of The Church Series

Contributed by Dr. William D. Poovey on Jul 21, 2015

The Study Of The Unity Of The Church

The Study Of The Unity Of The Church Psalm 133:1 (KJV) 1 Behold, how good and how pleasant it is for brethren to dwell together in unity! The religious world today seems to be more concerned than ever with the unity of the church. The reason for this is because there is so much religious ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 133:1

Denomination: Foursquare

Weary Workers

Contributed by Rick Boyne on Feb 13, 2022

We can become weary when we misplace our motivation.

Weary Workers February 13, 2022 Morning Service Immanuel Baptist Church, Wagoner, OK Rick Boyne Message Point: We can become weary when we misplace our motivation. Focus Passage: Galatians 6:9-10 Introduction: POTATO, EGG, OR COFFEE? Once upon a time a daughter complained to her father that ...read more

Scripture: Galatians 6:9-10

Denomination: Baptist

Core 52 Week 13 - The Rejected Jesus Series

Contributed by Lanny Smith on Mar 30, 2020

In trying times like these, what is at the foundation of your life? In what have you based your faith? Psa. 118:22 tells us that trusting our lives to any foundation not set by the Cornerstone (Jesus Christ) is foolish.

You can hear the sermon on my podcast at: https://www.buzzsprout.com/697261/3178456 Intro: • T&C reaction to COVID-19 quarantine. o Levels of disruption to our lives. o National polls reflect the same: stress levels are higher than any time since the Great Recession in 2008. 70% report the ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 118:22, 1 Peter 2:4-6

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

How To Treat One Another Series

Contributed by Perry Greene on Aug 16, 2019

We have a choice -- treat one another as the world would or as Jesus would.

1. Grace: Around 70 years ago a conference on comparative religions was held at Cambridge University. Theologians and scholars from around the world came together to explore various religious ideas. One topic was: Which belief (or doctrine) is unique to the Christian faith? Many of the things that ...read more

Scripture: John 8:2-11

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

A Stirring In The Heart Of God

Contributed by Christopher Holdsworth on Jul 10, 2019

It is a mystery, but our unchangeable God wants us to understand that He is not without compassion.

A STIRRING IN THE HEART OF GOD. Hosea 11:1-11. Through His speaking in the first person, and in what He says, this chapter offers us a unique view of the tenderness of the LORD toward His people (Hosea 11:1a). Moses reminded the people that the LORD ‘did not set His love upon’ them for any ...read more

Scripture: Hosea 11:1-11

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

"In The Hands Of The Potter."

Contributed by Jessie Manuel on Sep 6, 2025

We’re going to reflect on a powerful image found in Jeremiah 18:1-11—the image of the Potter and the clay. This picture beautifully illustrates how God, our Creator, lovingly shapes and molds us into His vessels for His purpose.

Introduction Good morning, brothers and sisters in Christ. Today, we’re going to reflect on a powerful image found in Jeremiah 18:1-11—the image of the Potter and the clay. This picture beautifully illustrates how God, our Creator, lovingly shapes and molds us into His vessels for His ...read more

Scripture: Jeremiah 18:1-11

Denomination: Methodist

Preparing For The Kingdom Of God

Contributed by Michael Koplitz on Nov 11, 2025

What does the story of the fig tree in Luke 13 mean?

Preparing for the Kingdom of God Luke 13:1-9 Rabbi Rev. Dr. Michael H. Koplitz Luke 13:1 Now on that very occasion there were some present who reported to Him about the Galileans whose blood Pilate had 1mixed with their sacrifices. 2 And Jesus responded and said to them, “Do you think that these ...read more

Scripture: Luke 13:1-9

Denomination: United Methodist