Sermons on Human Kindness:

Sheep Sense

Contributed by Perry Anderson on Nov 6, 2020

When we look at ourselves as humans, we are much like sheep. We often hear negatives about sheep; how they are dumb and helpless animals...Kind of like us.

John 10:14-30 14 “I am the good shepherd; I know my own sheep, and they know me, 15 just as my Father knows me and I know the Father. So I sacrifice my life for the sheep. 16 I have other sheep, too, that are not in this sheepfold. I must bring them also. They will listen to my voice, and there ...read more

Scripture: John 10:14-30

Denomination: Independent/Bible

The Danger Of Self-Deception: When Doubting Yourself Is Good Series

Contributed by Scott Maze on Jun 4, 2021

Human pride is rooted in two kinds of self-deception. One is the deception that I can handle my own problems. And the other is the deception that nobody can handle my problems.

The New Testament compares the church to a bride and God to the bridegroom. All through our New Testaments we see a familiar image to help us understand and appreciate the significance of the church. Yet, there are dangers to the church. Real dangers that may cause the bride to run from the ...read more

Denomination: Baptist

He Provides Series

Contributed by John Dobbs on Nov 17, 2023

Reconnecting with God is crucial for us - as humans we often make the kind of choices that end up moving us farther away from God rather than closer to Him.

Reconnect With God: He Provides       Isaiah 5:1-7 Introduction Reconnecting with God is crucial for us - as humans we often make the kind of choices that end up moving us farther away from God rather than closer to Him. In our series Reconnect with God we are focused on four ...read more

Scripture: Isaiah 5:1-7

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Witness Protection Program Series

Contributed by Scott Maze on Aug 2, 2024

Jesus offers us 3 witnesses: 1) human testimony, 2) the very things Jesus is doing, and lastly, 3) the Scriptures themselves. If you’re wondering if it’s crazy to believe Jesus is God, the same kinds of evidence they had is the same kind of evidence you have.

When your world is in chaos, do you think life is random? When your world is a snow globe shaken in every direction, do you feel as if there is no one who is in control? In the midst of chaos, Jesus steps forward to say, “I’ve got this.” We begin a series entitled “This Is Your Captain Speaking.” ...read more

Scripture: John 5:31-47

Denomination: Baptist

We Seek To See The Kindness Of The Lord (Psalm 27:1-14) Series

Contributed by Garrett Tyson on Dec 27, 2025

It's always been a pet peeve of mine, singing about God's "beauty." It never felt right. But I'd thought I'd better do a word study on it, and what came out from that study was this sermon. "Kindness," not "beauty."

Every so often in life, we find ourselves in a really tricky spot because we've picked up an enemy, for one reason or another. Someone has it out for you. Sometimes, the reasons for that enemy are almost entirely your fault. You picked a fight. You offended someone. You wronged someone. ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 27:1-14

Total Reliance On The Providence Of God Series

Contributed by W Pat Cunningham on Jul 27, 2019

What we need in life is purification, holiness, total reliance on Divine Providence

Tuesday of the 17th Week in Course 2019 Bl. Solanus Casey Today’s reading from the book of Exodus is taken from two consecutive chapters of the book, and so are really two related but separate situations. The first one shows the daily routine–if you can use that word about an encounter with God–of ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 137:1-2, Exodus 33:7-11, Exodus 34:5-9, Matthew 13:36-43

Denomination: Catholic

What Was In The Cup?

Contributed by C Matthews on Aug 15, 2001

What did Jesus really see in the cup of his Father’s will while praying at Gethsemane?

What Was In The Cup? Several years ago I had an uncle that was in the hospital preparing for open heart surgery. I went into his hospital room early on the morning of surgery and we talked a little about the surgery and I asked him if he was scared. He responded quickly with, "No!" He told me ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 26:36-46

Denomination: Baptist

The Mystery Of The Incarnation

Contributed by Rodney Johnson Sr., on Feb 26, 2009

This sermon reminds us of the immeasurable love and greatness of our God. It is the ultimate picture of human sin and the unconditional love of God.

Introduction: Nothing rivals the incarnation in relation to its grandeur and awesomeness. By the incarnation, we mean God coming in the flesh to rescue us. The following chapters/verses gives us clear pictures of this awe-inspiring act of God; Heb. 10:5-7, Jhn. 1:14 and i Tim. 3:16. The words of ...read more

Scripture: Hebrews 10:5-7

Denomination: Baptist

Children's Sermon: God's Love

Contributed by Ken Pell on Mar 9, 2009

God’s love is capable of embracing everyone without rations or exclusions

Children’s Sermon: God’s Love Ephesians 3:17b-19 Sermon Objective: To show God’s love is capable of embracing everyone without rations or exclusions. Sermon props: Glass that is half full of water and some marbles. Good morning everyone! It is so good to see you today! I just love meeting with ...read more

Scripture: Ephesians 3:17-19

Denomination: Nazarene

The Search For Meaning Series

Contributed by Michael Luke on Mar 17, 2009

Life and its importance and meaning beyond this life.

SERIES: “BE SATISFIED” “THE SEARCH FOR MEANING” ECCLESIASTES 1:1-18 A certain man had traveled quite a distance to attend the funeral of a relative. The man was utterly exhausted from his drive. During the visitation time, he dozed off in one of the chairs. Several attempts were made to ...read more

Scripture: Ecclesiastes 1:1-18

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

"He's Still Waiting At The Well"

Contributed by Bill Burress on Nov 1, 2010

Just like the Samaritan woman we are given second chances through Jesus. Jesus knew the woman was going to be at Jacob's well and He waited on her so He could teach her and give her the opportunity to live a Godly life.

“He’s Still Waiting At The Well” Joke: There was football team who never won a game so one day before practice the coach decided to have a talk with them. He told them, "Men our ...read more

Scripture: John 4:1-26

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

The Chruch Needs To Worship Jesus

Contributed by Ronald Harbaugh on Jul 2, 2009

A sermon for the 5th Sunday after Pentecost, Proper 9, series B.

5th Sunday after Pentecost [Pr. 9] July 5, 2009 “Series B” Grace be unto you and peace, from God our Father and from our Lord, Jesus Christ. Amen. Let us pray: Dear Heavenly Father, you have come among us in the person of your Son, Jesus the Christ, your living Word, incarnate in human flesh. ...read more

Scripture: Mark 6:1-13

Denomination: Lutheran

I Am Thirsty Series

Contributed by Timothy Darling on Apr 2, 2010

Jesus' thirst on the cross was a product of His humanity and His deep spiritual thirst for the Living Water He was making available to us.

Jesus is done. He's done everything He came to do. He hasn't declared it yet, but, in fact, his work on the cross is an accomplished fact and he is ready to die. However, there is one last thing He wants to round out, one last detail. He is filling up the Scriptures. This is not an explicit ...read more

Scripture: John 19:28-29

Denomination: Mennonite

Lost Hope

Contributed by C M Mackinnon on Sep 14, 2010

Hope is vital to an abundant life, but there are three reasons we are losing our hope, and shattering the foundation of our lives.

On Wednesday nights we’ve started the DVD study by John Ortberg entitled, The Me I Want To Be. In that study he relates a medical term, a three-letter acronym: F.T.T. It gets entered into the chart of an infant who, often for unknown reasons, is unable to gain weight or grow. ...read more

Scripture: 1 Corinthians 13:13

Denomination: Pentecostal

Vanity Of Vanity, All Is Vanity!

Contributed by Johnny A. Palmer Jr. on Mar 25, 2010

Life is meaningless if we leave God and eternity out of the picture.

Intro: 1. “Tomorrow, and tomorrow, and tomorrow, Creeps in this petty pace from day to day To the last syllable of recorded time, And all our yesterdays have lighted fools The way to dusty death. Out, out, brief candle! Life’s but a walking shadow a poor player That struts and frets ...read more

Scripture: Ecclesiastes 1:1-3

Denomination: Baptist