Sermons on Inviting Others:

Forgiveness: The Hardest Choice Series

Contributed by Doug Johnston on Mar 14, 2001

We will fail to grow healthy relationships unless we purpose to forgive other’s mistakes and move beyond constantly reminding them of their errors.

Let all bitterness, and wrath, and anger, and clamour, and evil speaking, be put away from you, with all malice: And be ye kind one to another, tenderhearted, forgiving one another, even as God for Christ’s sake hath forgiven you. Ephesians 4:31-32 Forgiveness is a skill, a choice we purposefully ...read more

Scripture: Hebrews 12:13-15, Ephesians 4:31-32

Denomination: Baptist

Give To Give Series

Contributed by Phil Smith on Dec 21, 2008

“Only a life lived for others is a life worthwhile.” - Albert Einstein God gives for the sake of giving. Giving, itself, is a virtue. It needs no other motive.

Php 2:5-7 Your attitude should be the same as that of Christ Jesus: Who, being in very nature God, did not consider equality with God something to be grasped, but made himself nothing, taking the very nature of a servant, being made in human likeness. “Only a life lived for others is a life ...read more

Scripture: Philippians 2:5-8

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

The Home Reveals Where The Heart Is Series

Contributed by Jonathan Mcleod on Nov 7, 2006

The key to our relationships in the home is focusing on how we can give to others rather than on what we can get from others.

During the rehearsal for her wedding, a nervous bride was having a difficult time remembering all the details. Her kind pastor took her aside at the end of the rehearsal and said, “When you enter the church tomorrow, you will be walking down the same aisle you’ve walked down many times before. ...read more

Scripture: Colossians 3:18-21

Denomination: Baptist

Glory Road Series

Contributed by Tim Smith on May 28, 2015

Our words, actions and lives are to glorify God. In other words, we are to reflect Christ for others to see. The problem is trying to reflect the light of Christ.

Glory Road John 12:20-26 Steve May tells the story of Dennis Byrd, who was an up-and-coming defensive tackle for the New York Jets. He was predicted to help turn the Jets organization around and recorded 27 sacks in his first 3 years. Then tragedy struck. On November 29, 1992, the Jets were playing ...read more

Scripture: John 12:20-26

Denomination: Methodist

The Sharing Choice Series

Contributed by Monty Newton on Mar 31, 2010

We may bge used of God to bring peace to others. When we share the gift of peace with others, conflict may be transformed into harmony.

Title: The Sharing Choice Text: “Blessed are the peacemakers, for they will be called the sons of God.” Matthew 5:9 Thesis: We may be used of God to bring peace to others. When we share the gift of peace with others conflict may be transformed into harmony. Series: Life’s ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 5:9

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

An Elitist Mentality Part 1 Series

Contributed by Rodney V Johnson on Sep 5, 2016

This series focuses on how we as Christians adopt a mentality towards others that hinders the Holy Spirit from using us freely to minister to others.

An Elitist Mentality Part 1 Scripture: Mark 9:33-40; Gal. 2:11-14 The title of my message this morning is “An Elitist Mentality.” One of my co-workers, after discovering that I love to play golf, asked me if I was a “member” of any golf clubs. The person who asked me just assumed that I was ...read more

Scripture: Mark 9:33-41

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

The Power Of Self Encouragement

Contributed by Suzan Aturo Mugabi on Oct 28, 2020

In life everybody faces discouragement but the levels of management differ. Others are quick to overcome it while others take a while and some succumb to it and give up.

This season of COVID -19 has caused a lot of stress in all aspects of life. Many people’s emotional status is messed up. So much fear, hopelessness and discouragement are looming around. So this sermon is meant to encourage believers that no matter how terrible your situation, hope will arise, ...read more

Scripture: 1 Samuel 30:1-6, Psalm 27:1-6

Denomination: Assembly Of God

The Joy Of Service PRO Sermon

Contributed by Sermon Research Assistant on Sep 29, 2023

Encourage us to find joy in serving others willingly with the unique spiritual gifts God has given us, as this glorifies God and blesses others.

Good morning, family! I'm so excited to share God’s word with you today from 1 Peter 4:10. "Each of you should use whatever gift you have received to serve others, as faithful stewards of God’s grace in its various forms." This verse speaks directly to us about the joy of serving willingly, using ...read more

Scripture: 1 Peter 4:10

Topics: Volunteerism

Be Faithful PRO Sermon

Contributed by Sermon Research Assistant on Sep 25, 2023

Encourage believers to build each other up, pray, and show mercy to others, as we remember God's forgiveness and love in our own lives.

Good morning, my brothers and sisters! It's a joy to be gathered together in the Lord's house today as we dive into His Word and learn how to be faithful in building each other up, praying, and showing mercy. I'm reminded of a quote by C.S. Lewis who said, "To be a Christian means to forgive the ...read more

Topics: Faith, Contend

A Season To Be Selfless Series

Contributed by Glenn Pease on Apr 1, 2021

Selfishness is that sin we can hardly stand in others, or hardly see in ourselves. It is so hard to forgive in others, and so hard to forsake in ourselves.

On Dec. 7, 1682 the Great Law of Pennsylvania was passed which became the basis for governing the state for 94 years. It represented William Penn's ideal of a Christian state. It provided for religious freedom and the protection of individual rights. It provided for the care of poor and ...read more

Scripture: Philippians 2:1-11

Will You Loan Your Faith?

Contributed by Wade Martin Hughes, Sr on Sep 21, 2024

God expects us to share our faith with others. Your faith can help bring others closer to God's plan.

WILL YOU LOAN YOUR FAITH? By Wade Martin Hughes, Sr. Kyfingers@aol.com (YouTube: Wade Hughes) COMFORT ZONE VS THE CALLING! Philippians 3:14 I press toward the mark for the prize of the high calling of God in Christ Jesus. WHEN THE PAIN IS CRUSHING. WHEN THERE SEEMS TO BE NO RELIEF. WHEN ...read more

Scripture: Philippians 3:14, Isaiah 55:8-9, Romans 8:28

Denomination: Assembly Of God

Go! And Trust The God Who Reigns Over All Series

Contributed by Dean Courtier on Aug 2, 2025

Many of us have faced moments where the goodness of God and the reality of suffering seem irreconcilable. I invite you to lean into the Word of God and see that the One who formed the light and the darkness is still sovereign, still good, and still worthy of our trust.

Go! And Trust the God Who Reigns Over All Isaiah 45:7 (NLT) – “I create the light and make the darkness. I send good times and bad times. I, the Lord, am the one who does these things.” Genesis 1:31 (NLT) – “Then God looked over all he had made, and he saw that it was very good!” Introduction: ...read more

Scripture: Isaiah 45:7, Genesis 1:31, Romans 8:28, Romans 5:12, 2 Corinthians 4:6, John 1:5, 1 Peter 2:24, Romans 10:9, Isaiah 45:5  (view more)  (view less)

Denomination: Pentecostal

Go! And Let His Word Light Your Way - Psalm 119:130 Series

Contributed by Dean Courtier on Aug 5, 2025

God’s Word is not reserved for scholars only—it is for the simple, the broken, the lost, and the seeking. It is light for all who choose to receive it.

Go! And Let His Word Light Your Way - Psalm 119:130 INTRODUCTION: Let me begin by asking you a simple but profound question: Have you ever tried walking through a room in complete darkness? You stumble, you bump into things, maybe even stub your toe. But the moment the light is turned ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 119:130, Psalm 119:105, John 1:1-5, Matthew 11:25, John 5:39, John 1:12, Hebrews 4:12, Romans 10:9, John 3:16  (view more)  (view less)

Denomination: Pentecostal

Pen Pals Series

Contributed by William Akehurst on Apr 20, 2007

The Word is God’s communication to us, Our Prayers are Our Communication with God. HE IS PLANNING A HOME FOR YOU IN HEAVEN. YOU HAVE BEEN GIVEN THE INVITATION. YOU NEED TO RSVP.

Pen Pals – by William K. Akehurst Harford Sr Worship Center, Bel Air, MD Psalm 5:1-3 Pen Pals The Word is God’s communication to us, Our Prayers are Our Communication with God. HE IS PLANNING A HOME FOR YOU IN HEAVEN. YOU HAVE BEEN GIVEN THE INVITATION. YOU NEED TO RSVP. Scriptures ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 5:1-3

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

The Battle Is His, But We Have To Show Up Premium Sermon

Contributed by PRO Premium on Oct 9, 2023

This sermon series aims to guide believers in inviting God into their financial lives, trusting Him in the process, and understanding their required participation, inspired by the biblical story of Jehoshaphat from 2 Chronicles 20.

Today we are starting a 4-week sermon series inspired by the book Simple Money, Rich Life. As the title suggests we are going to talk about a topic that affects every one of us: money. It is a safe bet that regardless of what your financial life looks like at this moment, you have had moments where ...read more

Topics: Financial Freedom, Eternal Impact, Divine Trust

Sermon Series: Simple Money, Rich Life