Sermons on Gods Compassion:

"forgiveness: An Act Of Grace"

Contributed by Clarence Eisberg on Sep 13, 2023

The message is about our "walk" not "salvation". “The primary act of faith is forgiving. It is the characteristic act of God, the Father of Jesus Christ. If we follow him in faith, it is the first thing we do in our following. Quotes from Solzhenitsyn & Robert Hoyer

In Jesus Holy Name September 17, 2023 Text: Matthew 18:15,21,22 Pentecost XVI - Redeemer “Forgiveness: An Act of Grace” The message today is not about how you can have peace with God. It is not about how you can be sure you will be in heaven when your earthly ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 18:21-35, Matthew 18:15

Denomination: Lutheran

How To Make God Smile

Contributed by Craig Condon on May 14, 2015

When we do something for the less fortunate, we are doing it for God. We have a lot to be thankful for, but are we willing to share what we are thankful for with the less fortunate?

Good morning boys and girls! I wasn’t here last week, but someone told me that Rev. Bonnie gave all of you some homework to do. Do you remember what it was? She gave each of you five dollars and told you to use that money to do something that would make God smile. Have any of you done that ...read more

Scripture: Mark 25:31-46

Denomination: Anglican

Our God Shall Come

Contributed by Thomas Andrufski on Feb 23, 2021

The introduction to this psalm tells us that our mighty God is coming. What a glorious eagerness this should be for the child of God. Some day we shall see our Lord! (Make this sermon yours=outline it as led by the Holy Ghost and insert you personal experiences)

Psalms 50:1-23 (KJV) The mighty God, even the LORD, hath spoken, and called the earth from the rising of the sun unto the going down thereof. 2 Out of Zion, the perfection of beauty, God hath shined. 3 Our God shall come, and shall not keep silence: a fire shall devour before him, and it shall ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 50:1-23, 1 Thessalonians 4:16-17, Lamentations 3:21-24, Matthew 6:8, Revelation 20:11-12  (view more)  (view less)

Denomination: Church Of God

A Burrito And The Gospel – Philippians 2:19-30

Contributed by Scott Turansky on Feb 2, 2022

God is saying I'm looking for people who are compassionate because I have a message called the gospel that I want to advance. I want to spread it around and give it to people. That's the message. Now the question is, are we in that place where we can take that message and run with it?

I love Mexican food. But when I look at the menu of Mexican food, I'm always surprised there's like fifty things on the menu. But there's only really four ingredients to Mexican food. Okay, there's a tortilla, there's meat, there's vegetables, and there's cheese. Now you ...read more

Scripture: Philippians 2:19-30

Denomination: Independent/Bible

How To Be A Relevant Church Series

Contributed by Darian Catron on Jul 17, 2015

Do we believe that God is relevant to the needs of today? Do we believe that God is applicable to our needs today? If we believe that God is the solution, then what are we doing about it?

INTRODUCTION: Today there is a lot of talk about churches needing to be relevant. What that usually means for those who might believe this way is that churches must change their style – change their music, change their preaching, change their approach, change their methods to fit the culture ...read more

Scripture: Mark 6:34-44, Matthew 9:35-38

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Serving Others When They Should Be Serving You

Contributed by Tom Dixon on Jan 8, 2007

Often it is in times of frustration and incessant demands that God most effectively teaches us how to have compassion and to serve others with His power.

Mark 6:30-44 Serving Others When They Should Be Serving You Parallel passages: Matt 14:13-21; Luke 9:10-17; John 6 THE SETTING: Mark 6:27-29 1. Disciples just returned from long ministry tour through towns – they’re exhausted 2. And Jesus finds out his cousin (john the Baptist) has been brutally ...read more

Scripture: Mark 6:30-44

Denomination: Independent/Bible

Let Brotherly Love Continue PRO Sermon

Contributed by Sermon Research Assistant on Mar 21, 2024

This sermon explores the meaning of mutual love in Hebrews 13:1, and how to manifest it in our lives, reflecting God's nature and Christ's compassion.

Good morning, beloved family in Christ. Isn't it a blessing to gather in His name, to drink deeply from the well of His word, and to fortify ourselves with His eternal truths? Today, we stand on the cusp of a new revelation, a fresh perspective drawn from the heart of God's word in the book of ...read more

Scripture: Hebrews 13:1

Topics: God's Way

The Reflection Of Kindness Series

Contributed by Shaila Touchton on Mar 3, 2025

As children of God, we are called to spread love, kindness, and compassion to those around us.

As children of God, we are called to spread love, kindness, and compassion to those around us. However, when our good deeds are met with negativity, criticism, or ingratitude, it can be disheartening and make us question our worth. The World's Reaction vs. God's Approval In Matthew ...read more

Scripture: Leviticus 19:18, Galatians 1:10, Matthew 5:11-12

God Is Faithful

Contributed by Roger Hasselquist on Jan 12, 2025

I am thankful that God's faithfulness lasts day after day. Jeremiah wrote, “Through the LORD’s mercies we are not consumed because His compassions fail not. They are new every morning. Great is Thy faithfulness.” Lamentations 3:22-23

Alba 1-12-2025 GOD IS FAITHFUL I Corinthians 1:1-9 The New Year is a time for making resolutions. Have any of you made some this year? Jonathan Edwards, the Puritan preacher and theologian who lived in the 1700's took pen in hand and wrote out his resolutions. He wisely started his list ...read more

Scripture: 1 Corinthians 1:1-9

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Out Of Bounds, But Not Out Of Grace

Contributed by Allan Quak on Dec 12, 2005

When Jesus meets the Syrophoenician woman He seems to act totally out of character. However there is a reason why He acts in this way … and it is a reason which gives us all hope.

Mark 7:24-30 People of God in the Lord Jesus Christ, On many occasions in the Scriptures the actions of Jesus make perfect sense – but our text doesn’t seem to fit into that category does it. The way Jesus acts in this passage seems to be so out of character, doesn’t it.. In fact this is the ...read more

Scripture: Mark 7:24-30

Denomination: Baptist

Calloused Colleagues Cloud Culinary Courtesy Series

Contributed by Mack Armstrong on Aug 3, 2008

Jesus is honored by Matthew as his new Saviour. To show his acceptance of Christ as his Lord, he throws a party-a meal-in honor of Jesus. Things go well until some nay-sayes come. Jesus sets them stright and sends them packing to find the truth about Him.

MATTHEW 9:10-14 CALLOUSED COLLEAGUES CLOUD CULINARY COURTESY I. CONVIVIALITY: A. Cheerful. B. Common. C. Contagious. II. CONTROVERSY: A. Contempt. B. Confusion. C. Contamination. III. CLARIFICATION: A. Compassion. B. Contemplate. C. Commission. There is nothing quite like ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 9:10-14

Denomination: Methodist

When We Care

Contributed by Bruce Howell on Feb 16, 2009

True godly love is demonstrated by caring action. This sermon list several ways that we can testify to that kind of love.

When We Care Matthew 25:31-40 I. When we care we are aware… A. Of our need of Christ and our constant dependence on Him B. Of the needs of others C. Of Christ’s coming 1. We don’t have forever 2. We will give an account someday II. When we care we prepare A. We count the cost B. We ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 25:31-40

Denomination: Wesleyan

Finding Satisfaction For Your Soul Series

Contributed by Brian Bill on Aug 19, 2016

Many times we want to hear something new but God wants us to live out what we already know to be true.

Finding Satisfaction for Your Soul Mark 8:1-10 Rev. Brian Bill August 20-21, 2016 How many of you like watching reruns? Most of us don’t like reruns when they appear in the middle of the NCIS season but they’re OK when we choose to catch an old show like Everybody Loves Raymond or ...read more

Scripture: Mark 8:1-10

Denomination: Baptist

The Miracle Of Joseph Series

Contributed by Ernie Arnold on Dec 2, 2016

Matthew shares with us the miracle story of Joseph - a young man who 1. Possessed a Spirit of Compassion 2. Possessed a Spirit of Openness 3. Cultivated a life of Obedience

Scripture: Matthew 1:18-25 and Isaiah 7:10-17 Theme: 4th Advent - Joseph Matthew shares with us the story of Joseph - a young man who 1. Possessed a Spirit of Compassion 2. Possessed a Spirit of Openness 3. Cultivated a life of Obedience INTRO: Grace and peace from God our ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 1:18-25

Denomination: Nazarene

Jesus Christ Is My Defender

Contributed by Rick Crandall on Feb 3, 2011

None of us could make it a moment without the watch-care of Almighty God. We need Jesus Christ, and this Scripture helps us see why.

Jesus Christ Is My Defender John 18:1-11 Sermon by Rick Crandall McClendon Baptist Church - March 14, 2010 *Have you ever seen a brand-new baby walk out of Glenwood Hospital? Of course not, and you never will. Every baby needs the help, care and protection of its family. *Well, you may be the ...read more

Scripture: John 18:1-11

Denomination: Baptist