Sermons on Genuine Care:

Roles Models Of Faithful Service Series

Contributed by Stephen Weatherby on Aug 16, 2021

Roles Models of Faithful Service

Role models are an interesting thing in today’s world. The people that we look too as examples in our society, and that children look too as they grow up, are not always ones that we SHOULD be looking up too. Charles Barkley in 1993 said, “I’m not a role model… just because I dunk a basketball ...read more

Scripture: Philippians 2:19-30

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

The Seven Deadly Sins: Covetousness Series

Contributed by R. David Reynolds on Jan 27, 2008

Covetousness is the spirit of greed and may bring about spiritual death apart from genuine repentance and faith in the forgiving grace of our Lord Jesus Christ.

The Seven Deadly Sins: Covetousness --Deuteronomy 5:21; Philippians 4:11; Luke 12:13-21 Since 1991 Dr. Haddon W. Robinson has held the Harold John Ockenga Distinguished Professor of Preaching Chair at Gordon-Conwell Theological Seminary in South Hamilton, Massachusetts. In a poll taken by ...read more

Scripture: Luke 12:13-21

Denomination: Methodist

A World Of Hurt

Contributed by Jim Nicodem on Jul 22, 2009

A message detailing humanity’s responsibility to God and each other to take care of the planet.

Intro: Several years ago, my car was in the body shop for an extended period of time -- and so, a friend of mine offered me the use of one of his cars. It was a Cadillac. I wasn’t used to driving such a nice car. I tried to refuse my friend’s offer -- but he insisted. I was "forced" to bum around ...read more

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

The Power Of Forgiveness Series

Contributed by Jon Daniels on Jun 25, 2023

Based on Genesis 50:15-26 - Challenges hearers to consider the necessity of offering genuine & complete forgiveness to those who have wronged us

“THE POWER OF FORGIVENESS” Gen. 50:15-26 FBCF – 6/25/23 Jon Daniels INTRO – Every person here has at one time or another, found themselves in a situation in which you need to be forgiven by someone, & every person here has found themselves in a situation in which you need to forgive someone. ...read more

Scripture: Genesis 50:15-26, James 4:10, Matthew 6:14-15, Colossians 3:13, Philippians 2:3, Psalm 25:9  (view more)  (view less)

Denomination: Baptist

Service PRO Sermon

Contributed by Sermon Research Assistant on Sep 25, 2023

The main point of this sermon is to emphasize the importance of prioritizing service in our lives, following Jesus' example, and understanding the rewards that come from a heart of genuine service.

Good morning, Church! I hope you all are ready for a powerful message today that will transform the way we think about service in our daily lives. We'll be diving into a familiar passage from the Gospel of Luke, chapter 10, verses 38 through 41. As we explore this passage, we'll be focusing on ...read more

Scripture: Luke 10:38-41

Topics: Sitting, Jesus

Compassion: The Healing Touch

Contributed by Christopher Holdsworth on Dec 10, 2013

It is never a fruitless exercise when we bring others to Christ.

COMPASSION: THE HEALING TOUCH. Mark 6:30-34; Mark 6:53-56. It was with some measure of excitement that the twelve apostles returned from their first outreach. They had fulfilled their commission, and were keen to report to Jesus on all that they had said and done (Mark 6:30). If ever there was a ...read more

Scripture: Mark 6:53-56, Mark 6:30-34

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

The Word As Seed

Contributed by I. Grant Spong on Jun 19, 2020

Are we deep or shallow? Are we quitters or do we last the distance? Are we choking in worldly cares? Do we receive the word of God? Is it fruitful in us? Let’s understand the Parable of the Sower in Matthew 13:1-23.

Are we deep or shallow? Are we quitters or do we last the distance? Are we choking in worldly cares? Do we receive the word of God? Is it fruitful in us? Let’s understand the Parable of the Sower in Matthew 13:1-23. The Parable Then He spoke many things to them in parables, saying: “Behold, a ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 13:1-23

Denomination: Baptist

Fellowship Of The Mat

Contributed by Ray Ellis on Jun 13, 2003

Four men formed a fellowship around a paralyzed man lying on a mat. Just as men were involved in a small caring community men are needed to care for their families and be spiritual leaders in the home.

Fellowship of the Mat (Outline Theme resource – “Everybody’s Normal Till You Get to Know them” by John Ortberg) Luke 5:17-26 TOP 10 Lame-brained, Foot-in-mouth Compliments from a Husband to His Wife 10. “You look great for a woman who has had four kids.” 9. “This is almost as good as mom used to ...read more

Scripture: Luke 5:17-26

Denomination: Free Methodist

What You Lose If You Neglect

Contributed by Craig Benner on Sep 19, 2007

Anything that you own of value must be cared for. That is called maintenance. We are commanded to take care of our salvation. If not, there are at least 5 precious things we could lose.

What you lose. Salvation is free, but the maintenance is what will cost you. Anything of value needs to be cared for, if it is to keep or gain value. God is more than willing to help us, but we have to do our part. Hebrews 2:1-3 1 ¶ Therefore we ought to give the more earnest heed to the things ...read more

Scripture: Hebrews 2:1-3

Denomination: Pentecostal

Host The Holy Ghost

Contributed by Pastor/Author: Terry Sisney on Sep 28, 2021

The secret of a life overshadowed and empowered with the Holy Spirit, is learning the life style of hosting the presence of God. Learning how to cultivate a genuine and intimate relationship with the Holy Spirit.

Luke 10:38-42 ¶ " Now it came to pass, as they went, that he "Jesus" entered into a certain village: and a certain woman named Martha received him into her house. 39 And she had a sister called Mary, which also sat at Jesus’ feet, and heard his word. 40 But Martha was ...read more

Scripture: Luke 10:38-42

Denomination: Pentecostal

Persevering Faith For Uncertain Times Series

Contributed by Matthew Grise on Jul 17, 2009

Philippians 4:1-9. What does genuine, lasting faith look like? Find out as Paul encourages his readers to "stand firm".

AGAIN I SAY REJOICE PERSEVERING FAITH FOR UNCERTAIN TIMES PHILIPPIANS 4:1-9 INTRODUCTION - One of the most difficult things for the Christian community to deal with is the falling away, so to speak, of people who were thought to be believers. We have all heard of, and many of you personally ...read more

Scripture: Philippians 4:1-9

Denomination: Baptist

The End Is Near Series

Contributed by C. Philip Green on Aug 26, 2021

Trust Christ with your life and wait for His coming, watch for His coming, and work until He comes out of a genuine, living faith in Him.

Several years ago, a businessman had to drive to Fort Wayne, Indiana, for work. He rented a big, brand-new, Chrysler 300 and enjoyed the ride so much that he blew past the first tollbooth. He had an I-PASS in his own car, so he didn’t think anything about it. Then he realized that the rental car ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 24:36-51, John 14:2-3, 1 Peter 1:18-19, 2 Timothy 4:2, 1 Peter 4:7, 1 Timothy 3:15, Ephesians 2:19, 1 Thessalonians 5:9, Exodus 22:2-3, 1 Thessalonians 1:10, 1 Thessalonians 5:2-3, Revelation 20:4, Revelation 19:14, 1 Thessalonians 3:13, Zechariah 14:6, 1 Thessalonians 4:16-17, Ephesians 4:16, Matthew 23:27  (view more)  (view less)

Denomination: Evangelical Free

The Sign Of Jonah (Matthew 12:38-42)

Contributed by Donald Whitchard on Apr 6, 2025

The Pharisees kept clamoring for a sign that Jesus was the Promised Messiah. Jesus in turn saw this request as a waste of time and effort. Nothing He would do or say would ever make them believe.

Beginning in Matthew 12:38-42, we read that the Pharisees won’t leave Jesus alone. Now they wanted to see a “sign from heaven” that would provide visual evidence of His Divinity. Consider what has happened so far in the ministry of the Lord Jesus. These same religious leaders had seen the ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 16:1, Matthew 24:3, John 4:48, 1 Corinthians 1:22

Denomination: Baptist

Let Go; Let God Series

Contributed by Russell Brownworth on Jun 29, 2001

Old Testament Isaiah and New Testament James agreed on the two principal ingredients of genuine, lasting personal peace -- Let Go; Let God

13If you are wise and understand God¡¦s ways, live a life of steady goodness so that only good deeds will pour forth. And if you don¡¦t brag about the good you do, then you will be truly wise! 14But if you are bitterly jealous and there is selfish ambition in your hearts, don¡¦t brag about being ...read more

Scripture: James 3:13-18

Denomination: United Methodist

Living While Dying Series

Contributed by Pat Damiani on Jun 7, 2010

By remaining faithful even in the face of tribulation, we prove the genuineness of our faith and can be assured of eternal life, even in the face of physical death.

I’d like to begin this morning by reading a portion of an article from the January 2008 issue of “Christianity Today” titled “A Victorious Family.” [Read first part of article]. We’ll come back and finish this account of Necati and Semse a little later, but ...read more

Scripture: Revelation 2:8-11

Denomination: Baptist