Sermons on Heartfelt Empathy:

Treating Others The Way You Want To Be Treated Series

Contributed by Chad Bolfa on Apr 14, 2009

I want to share three ways that the Golden Rule applies to our lives.

Jesus’ Sermon on the Mount Part 18 Treating Others the way you want to be treated Pm March 1st 2009 Matthew 7:12 Introduction How many of you have heard of JC Penney? When he was a child, his dad shared with him our verse for tonight he said, “Son, if you follow this Golden Rule, you’ll live a ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 7:12

Denomination: Baptist

Does Jesus Make The Grade? Series

Contributed by Ed Vasicek on Jul 31, 2017

Jesus makes the grade. He is the ultimate high priest, the ultimate in compassion, and has the ultimate endorsement.

Does Jesus Make the Grade? (Hebrews 5:1-10) 1. A lot of serious and not-so-serious problems come our way when texting. Today, I was walking whilst texting. I thought I was going in a straight line but I ended up walking right into an open phone booth. A woman was inside making a phone call. I ...read more

Scripture: Hebrews 5:1-10

Denomination: Independent/Bible

Love One Another-The Supreme Commandment

Contributed by Craig Condon on Jul 1, 2015

Being a true friend of Jesus means listening to what he wants to tell us and then using that information to do his work in our world and in our lives

If you were going on a long trip, what would you say to your family and friends before you left? If you knew that you were going to see someone for the last time, what would you say to them? When your children moved away from home, what did you say to them? In each case you probably gave them some ...read more

Scripture: John 15:9-17

Denomination: Anglican

The Visitor Who Never Arrived Series

Contributed by Ed Vasicek on Dec 12, 2016

Whereas the Magi devoutly and innocently sought out the newly born Messiah-King, wicked King Herod never set his evil eyes upon Him. He, like so many others, never arrived.

The Visitor Who Never Arrived Christmas “Thwarted Plans” Series (Matthew 2:1-8, 16-18) 1. A family had twin boys whose only resemblance to each other were their looks. Opposite in every way, one was an eternal optimist, the other a doom and gloom pessimist. Just to see what would ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 2:1-18

Denomination: Independent/Bible

Sermon On Envy

Contributed by William Meakin on Feb 14, 2021

Envy is defined as “A feeling of discontentment or resentful longing aroused by someone else's possessions, qualities, or luck.”

Paulo Coelho de Souza, the Brazilian lyricist and novelist once remarked: "The Soul of the World is nourished by people's happiness. And also by unhappiness, envy, and jealousy. To realize one's Personal Legend is a person's only real obligation. All things are one. And, when you ...read more

Scripture: James 4:2-3, 1 Peter 2:1-2, Galatians 5:26

No Mere External Change Can Make Us Happy

Contributed by W Pat Cunningham on Apr 2, 2022

We have in our deepest being a desire for the infinite, a restlessness for the fullness of being.

Fifth Sunday in Lent 9 March 2008 Lazarus was rushing around more than usual. Martha had forgotten to set back the sundials the previous evening to Jerusalem daylight savings time and they were all running an hour late for synagogue. Lazarus had been coughing for some time, but felt well to go ...read more

Scripture: John 11:1-44, Hosea 11:1-11, Romans 8:9-11

Denomination: Catholic

Communication Is Key Series

Contributed by Esther Collins on Apr 14, 2021

This is the 7th devotion from the series entitles, Building Relationships that Last,' and talks about the importance of communication in building healthy relationships.

Communication, we can say, is the life-line to maintaining meaningful relationships. Today, more than ever before, there are myriad ways we can communicate with one another. The advancements in science and technology have placed before us, numerous options to communicate effectively, and the boom ...read more

Scripture: Genesis 11:1-9, Luke 19:1-10, John 2:13-17, James 1:19, Proverbs 15:1, Ephesians 4:29, Ecclesiastes 3:7, Colossians 4:6  (view more)  (view less)

The Relevance Of Saint Ignatius In The Contemporary World Series

Contributed by Dr John Singarayar Svd on Jul 22, 2024

The teachings of Saint Ignatius of Loyola are still applicable today, providing ageless insight and direction for anyone looking for connection, meaning, and purpose in a world that is always evolving.

The Relevance of Saint Ignatius in the Contemporary World Intro: The teachings of Saint Ignatius of Loyola are still applicable today, providing ageless insight and direction for anyone looking for connection, meaning, and purpose in a world that is always evolving. Scripture Matthew ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 16:25-26

Denomination: Other

Restoring Love In A Troubled Marriage Series

Contributed by Rev. Samuel Arimoro on Nov 23, 2025

This teaching reveals God’s pathway for healing, rebuilding, and restoring love in marriages facing conflict, pain, or emotional disconnection.

RESTORING LOVE IN A TROUBLED MARRIAGE By Rev. Samuel Arimoro Main Text: Hosea 2:14-15 Key Verse: “And I will restore to you the years that the locust hath eaten…” Joel 2:25 Supporting Texts: Ephesians 5:25-33; 1 Corinthians 13:4-8; Colossians 3:12-14; 1 Peter 4:8 INTRODUCTION Marriage is ...read more

Scripture: Hosea 2:14-15

Denomination: Assembly Of God

Transformed By Truth: The Power Of Listening And Self-Control James 1:19-20 Series

Contributed by Dean Courtier on Apr 16, 2024

James 1:19-20 imparts invaluable wisdom on the virtues of listening and self-control, qualities that can profoundly impact our spiritual growth and relationships.

Transformed by Truth: The Power of Listening and Self-Control James 1:19-20 Introduction: Today, we explore the transformative power of truth as we dive into James 1:19-20. This passage imparts invaluable wisdom on the virtues of listening and self-control, qualities that can profoundly impact our ...read more

Scripture: James 1:19-20, Proverbs 18:13, Proverbs 19:20, Luke 8:18, Proverbs 15:1, Proverbs 17:27-28, Ecclesiastes 5:2, Proverbs 14:29, Ephesians 4:26-27, Proverbs 16:32  (view more)  (view less)

Denomination: Pentecostal

Building Up With Words Of Truth Series

Contributed by Dean Courtier on May 3, 2024

We delve into the transformative power of our words as believers, based on Ephesians 4:29. This verse underscores the importance of edifying speech that reflects God's truth and grace.

Building Up with Words of Truth Ephesians 4:29 Introduction: Today, we delve into the transformative power of our words as believers, based on Ephesians 4:29. This verse underscores the importance of edifying speech that reflects God's truth and grace. Ephesians 4:29 (NLT): "Don’t use ...read more

Scripture: Ephesians 4:29, Ephesians 4:22-24, Proverbs 16:24, Colossians 4:6, Ephesians 4:15, Proverbs 15:1, Colossians 3:16, 1 Thessalonians 5:11, Hebrews 10:24-25  (view more)  (view less)

Denomination: Pentecostal

Sermon On Reach For The Sky

Contributed by William Meakin on Nov 21, 2022

It is said that to “Reach for the Sky” is to set very high goals or aspirations to attain the very best in life.

Brandon Royal, a Western provinces-born educational author once remarked: “The sky is a reminder that many things are possible even though they seem beyond our reach.” 1 Thessalonians 5:11 confirms: “Therefore encourage one another and build one another up, just as you are doing.” It is said that ...read more

Scripture: Galatians 6:2, Hebrews 13:16, Philippians 2:4

Love Without Hypocrisy.

Contributed by Christopher Holdsworth on Feb 2, 2023

Agape love in action.

LOVE WITHOUT HYPOCRISY. Romans 12:9-16b. In Greek, the first clause of Romans 12:9 has no verb, so could literally be rendered “love without hypocrisy” or “love unfeigned”. So far in Romans, ‘agape’ has spoken of the love of God toward us (cf. Romans 5:5; Romans 5:8; Romans 8:35; Romans 8:39). ...read more

Scripture: Romans 12:9-16

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Sermon On The Ingredients Of Life

Contributed by William Meakin on Dec 7, 2022

Life consists of many different recipes. Each recipe is usually made up of many elements and each ingredient performs its own individualistic and distinctive purpose.

Ron Ben-Israel, an Israeli-American pastry chef once remarked: “Pastry is different from cooking because you have to consider the chemistry, beauty and flavor. It's not just sugar and eggs thrown together. I tell my pastry chefs to be in tune for all of this. You have to be challenged by using ...read more

Scripture: Hebrews 13:2, Galatians 5:22-23, Matthew 6:33, Genesis 9:3

Sermon On Dearth

Contributed by William Meakin on Dec 28, 2022

Dearth is defined as a scarcity or lack of something.

Jagadish “Jaggi” Vasudev, better known by the honorific title “Sadhguru,” an Indian yoga guru and proponent of spirituality once remarked: “Too many people are hungry not because there is dearth of food. It is because there is dearth of love and care in human hearts.” Matthew 4:4 confirms: But he ...read more

Scripture: Colossians 3:12-13, 1 Peter 3:8, James 1:14, 2 Peter 3:2