Sermons on Giving To Others:

Learning From The Mistakes Of Others

Contributed by Louis J Locke on Dec 30, 2024

The story of Adam and Eve's decisions and actions in the garden of Eden give insights to help learn from the mistakes of others.

THE FIRST (Really) BIG MISTAKE 1. We know the story: Garden of Eden, the serpent and man. (Genesis 3) 2. God gave man clear directives and warning: Genesis 2:16-17 3. They disobeyed: The end result of Adam and Eve’s disobedience was not only that, as God had said, ‘in the day that you eat of it ...read more

Scripture: Genesis 3:1-13

Denomination: Foursquare

Are You Loving Others Or Judging Others? Series

Contributed by Jonathan Mcleod on Oct 19, 2006

If we think we can live the Christian life by following rules and forgetting about loving others, we have missed the point. The Christian life can be summed up in one word: love.

“Therefore do not let anyone judge you by what you eat or drink, or with regard to a religious festival, a New Moon celebration or a Sabbath day. These are a shadow of the things that were to come; the reality, however, is found in Christ” (Col. 2:16-17). Background I. God does not want you to ...read more

Scripture: Colossians 2:12-23

Denomination: Baptist

Helping Others As Jesus Helped Others

Contributed by Craig Condon on Apr 6, 2015

The “little ones” Jesus refers to are frequently the scapegoats or victims in our society. They are the powerless, the weak, the hurting, the abused, the abandoned, the elderly or children, and they are often the easiest targets for our wrath.

A successful man known for his generosity was driving his new car through a poor part of town. A boy tried to flag him down. The man didn’t want to get involved, so he pretended he didn’t see the child. As he slowed for a red traffic light, he heard a loud crash. Someone had thrown a ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 10:40-42

Denomination: Anglican

Giving Series

Contributed by Keith Andrews on Jun 8, 2006

Third of the Form the Heart Series

Giving Mark 12:41-44 All Scripture Marked NKJV: The New King James Version. 1996, c1982. Nashville: Thomas Nelson. All Scripture Marked NLT: Holy Bible : New Living Translation. 1997,Wheaton, Ill.: Tyndale House. This week all the celebrity gossip surrounded a 14 year old girl from Palm Dessert ...read more

Scripture: Mark 12:41-44

Denomination: Baptist

Repentance Will Get You Everywhere

Contributed by Troy Borst on Mar 8, 2001

The prophet Hosea gives some wonderful principles on repentance

REPENTACE WILL GET YOU EVERYWHERE HOSEA 14:1-9 INTRODUCTION I. THE PROPHET’S LIFE AND TIMES A. Hosea preached to the people of Israel about sin and about repentance. B. The entire Old Testament is filled with the cycle Israel went through. This cycle can especially be seen in the book of ...read more

Scripture: Hosea 14:1-9

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

How To Earn The Respect Of Others Series

Contributed by Tim Huie on Apr 24, 2008

Why is it that some Christians are respected by those around them, and some are not? Solomon gives us some concrete ways to earn the respect of others.

1. Illus. of Aretha Franklin • The Queen of R & B music. • One of her best known hits? “RESPECT” • “R-e-s-p-e-c-t, find out what it means to me…” 2. We aren’t all famous singers (like Aretha and me), but we all want a little respect, don’t we? We all want to feel that people recognize and respect ...read more

Scripture: Proverbs 17:7

Denomination: Baptist

Give Me A Drink

Contributed by Samuel M on Aug 7, 2024

Jesus comes with his need to a broken person( in his brokenness), not to burden him, but to bless him and make him a blessing for others. Meeting Jesus’s need in your lack and brokenness creates an avenue for Jesus to bless you and become a blessing to many others.

Jesus asks the samaritan woman for a cup of water. This is the greatest paradox in the Bible. Jesus never asked anything from anyone. He always gives but rarely asks for something from others. Jesus comes to the most broken person and expects something from her. The broken person has nothing(in ...read more

Scripture: John 4:7

Making Christianity A Burden To Others Series

Contributed by Jeffery Anselmi on Aug 1, 2008

Jesus gives us insite in Matthew 23 as how not to conduct ourselves. This messages explores how we can make Christianity a burden instead of a blessing.

INTRODUCTION • OPEN WITH VIDEO • SLIDE #1 • That guy had gone a little off course didn’t he? I hope that we do not become “Fat Christian” as we saw in our video! • If we are not cautious, we can gradually slip away from what God wants us to do with our lives. • Many times we subtly slip into ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 23:1-4

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

My Final Sermon

Contributed by Patrick O'loughlin on Aug 5, 2013

This is the outline of my final sermon as pastor of Calvary Assembly of God

Text: Romans 16 Title: My final sermon Introduction: This is my last sermon as pastor of Calvary Assembly of God. I would like to finish the same way Paul finishes the Book of Romans; by thanking those God used to help me. In Romans chapter 16 Paul thanks 37 people by name. So Paul was not some ...read more

Scripture: Romans 16:1-25

Denomination: Assembly Of God

Honoring Others Series

Contributed by Mark Perryman on Feb 23, 2007

This world tries to honor, but it only seems to honor those who are great, those who gave to a great cause, or have done some great feat, but what about the rest?

INTRO: It’s good to be back, vacations are nice but there is nothing like being home. I had the opportunity to travel to some different places. One of them was Washington D.C. It was beautiful and crowded. The thing that stood out to me was all the monuments. -They have monuments for honoring ...read more

Scripture: Romans 12:10

Denomination: Assembly Of God

Connecting With Others Series

Contributed by Michael De Rosa on Oct 9, 2006

to teach the congregation some Biblical priniciples on connecting with others for Christ’s sake

Introduction: Bring in the newspaper, and at the very beginning of the sermon, take it out, open it up and ask, “Would anyone mind if I preached today’s sermon while reading the paper?” If others say no, then suggest that we really need to work on finding more appropriate ways to engage in ...read more

Scripture: Luke 15:1-23

Denomination: Free Methodist

Caring For Others Series

Contributed by Mark Haines on Jan 19, 2002

A deductive exposition of selected texts on the church’s ministry of caring for others leading individuals prompted by the Holy Spirit to indicate their commitment to care for others by coming to the altar rail to pray.

This is God’s church because gave His life for us (Acts 20:28). He set the standard for CARING about others. God cared enough to become one of us, to live, to die and to break down every barrier between us and an unending relationship with Him. “Commitment” is so important to God that He ...read more

Scripture: John 13:34-35

Denomination: Wesleyan

Loving Others Series

Contributed by Chris Swanson on Nov 2, 2022

The life of grace is the start and first standard in the heart of a Believer. Those who have disdain in their hearts for their brother must be deprived of love.

The life of grace is the start and first standard in the heart of a Believer. Those who have disdain in their hearts for their brother must be deprived of love. Jesus taught that hate is the same as murder. The life of Jesus, eternal life, cannot abide in us if we hate others. Do we detest any of ...read more

Scripture: 1 John 3:15-24

Denomination: Independent/Bible

A Home For Others

Contributed by Paul Kallan on Dec 24, 2002

The measure of space that we offer to God and to our fellowhumans is the measure of space that is sanctified in us.

The Advent is over. Tonight we celebrate the birth of the messiah. The gospel, Luke 2.1-14, narrates the account of the birth of our messiah. Circumstances bring Mary, who is pregnant, with her husband to Bethlehem, a city which had no more room to offer to its visitors. There our child is born in ...read more

Scripture: Luke 2:1-14

Denomination: Catholic

Serving Others Series

Contributed by Brady Boyd on Apr 3, 2024

Jesus cleaned the feet of those who would run from him.

John 13 – Serving Others April 7, 2024 John 13:3-5 NIV Jesus knew that the Father had put all things under his power, and that he had come from God and was returning to God; 4 so he got up from the meal, took off his outer clothing, and wrapped a towel around his waist. 5 After that, he poured ...read more

Scripture: John 13:3-5, Matthew 6:1-4, John 13:34-35, Philippians 2:5-11

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational