Sermons on Kindness Matters:

Another Kind Of Grief

Contributed by Roger Thomas on Jun 13, 2005

Why Christians can face the grief of death differently than those who have no hope.

Another Way to Grieve 1 Thessalonians 4:13 Dr. Roger W. Thomas, Preaching Minister First Christian Church, Vandalia, MO Note how this little verse tells us something we already know, something we all ought to know, and something we all can know. First, we all know grief. If we haven’t, we ...read more

Scripture: 1 Thessalonians 4:13

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Practice A Little Kindness

Contributed by The Rev Deniray Mueller on Jan 30, 2018

practice random acts of kindness in response to hostility, cruelty

I know most of you have heard the song 'Try a Little Tenderness'; well, today we are going to ‘practice a little kindness’. The media is noisy these days with opinions about controversial issues. People on both sides of these issues advocate for something they call “kindness.” But, what sort of ...read more

Scripture: Ephesians 4:31-32

Denomination: Episcopal

"Different Kinds Of Sins"

Contributed by Ray Scott on Oct 9, 2004

This message deals with the different kinds of sins ... the sin of COMMISSION, the sin of OMISSION ... the sin of DISPOSITION.

“Different Kinds Of Sin” INTRODUCTION: Tonight, we’re going to talk about SIN … always an interesting topic … one that we all know a lot about … from personal experience. When we talk about sin, there are 2 things that we find: • Man makes so little of it. • God makes so much of it. Man JOKES ...read more

Scripture: Romans 3:23

Denomination: Baptist

His Kind Of Love

Contributed by David Nolte on Mar 6, 2016

Declares the nature of Christ's love

“His Kind Of Love” John 19:25-30 David P. Nolte A little boy wanted a cookie but his mother said “No.” He said, “I only like you when you give me cookies.” She said, “You only like me when I give you cookies?” He agreed and she said, ...read more

Scripture: John 19:25-30

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Two Kinds Of Religion

Contributed by I. Grant Spong on Nov 5, 2018

In the midst of church scandals, can we look beyond human sins and see God at work? We religious leaders are the object of Jesus’ greatest criticisms; will we listen?

In the midst of church scandals, can we look beyond human sins and see God at work? We religious leaders are the object of Jesus’ greatest criticisms; will we listen? Let’s discuss the two ways of being, the takers and givers in the context of Mark 12:38-44. Outward Show Mark 12:38-39 In His ...read more

Scripture: Mark 12:38-44

Denomination: Baptist

What Kind Of Disciple

Contributed by Kemuel Travis on May 3, 2007

The closer we are to Christ, the closer a disciple we are.

INTRODUCTION -Q: What do you think of when you think of the disciples in scripture? -We likely think of twelve guys -Q: What was Jesus’ last command to his followers? -Matthew 28:19 -It wasn’t a matter of making converts -That’s God’s job -Our job is to take those that He has changed and ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 28:19

Denomination: Wesleyan

Random Acts Of Kindness

Contributed by Reverend Dr. Glenn Harris on Oct 15, 2011

The focus point of the message is that we as Christians need to one time in our lives show and do random acts of kindness to others which is pleasing to God up in heaven.

Random Acts of Kindness Reverend Dr. Glenn A. Harris Exodus 25:10-22 Introduction Many things go on in our everyday lives that we often forget to do something kind for the next. We get busy and uppity that when we see other people down we talk trash about them, kick them when they are down, we ...read more

Scripture: Exodus 25:10-22

Denomination: Baptist

Dealing With Disputable Matters Series

Contributed by Freddy Fritz on Oct 4, 2009

This sermon examines how to deal with disputable matters.

Scripture Today we continue our study in Romans. My plan is to finish our study in Paul’s letter to the Romans by the end of this month. And so we are going to look at a large portion of the text this morning, Romans 14:1-15:13. I will not be going into each detail of this text; I will just give ...read more

Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

A Different Kind Of Life Series

Contributed by Jeffery Anselmi on Aug 6, 2010

We are called to live a different kind of life.

INTRODUCTION  SLIDE 1  Over the last couple of weeks we have talked about trying to stay clean in an unclean world, or put another way, we were encouraged to stay out of the mud. Last week we looked at why we need to stay out of the mud.  Belonging to Jesus means that we ...read more

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Make Kindness Thrive Series

Contributed by Glenn Pease on Mar 26, 2021

A Christian is to be one who is daily creating chain reactions of kindness. Lucy Larcom said, "If the world seems cold to you, kindle fires to warm it." That was the practical goal Jesus was aiming at with this story of the Good Samaritan.

Back in 1991 Glamor Magazine had an editorial about a woman who drove up to the toll booth of the Bay Bridge in San Francisco and said, "I'm paying for myself and for the 6 cars behind me." One after another the next 6 drivers came up to the booth with dollars in hand only to be ...read more

Scripture: Luke 10:25-37

Random Acts Of Kindness Series

Contributed by Richard White on Mar 19, 2003

Kindness and gentleness are fruits of the Spirit. If there were a trial today and being kind and gentle were a crime, would there be enough evidence to convict us?

Random Acts of Kindness Galatians 5:22-23, Luke 10:30-37 Illustration: The Courtroom drama. We all know the story, it’s the story of the good Samaritan and even those in the world who don’t know that Jesus originally told the story know what a good Samaritan is. Jesus used this story ...read more

Scripture: Luke 10:30-37, Galatians 5:22-23

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

All Kinds Of Prayer

Contributed by Jeff Van Wyk on Feb 23, 2013

There are different kinds of prayer mentioned and modeled throughout the Bible. They are discussed in different places in the Bible and in different ways. All prayer is communication with God, but as with communication with people, there are many ways

All Kinds of Prayer “Praying always with all prayer and supplication in the Spirit.” – Ephesians 6:18 There are different kinds of prayer mentioned and modeled throughout the Bible. They are discussed in different places in the Bible and in different ways. All prayer is ...read more

Scripture: Ephesians 6:18

Denomination: Charismatic

A Certain Kind Of Heart

Contributed by Rodney Coe on Feb 5, 2015

2 Chronicles 16:9 shows us that God is looking for a certain kind of heart. He will use anyone who has a heart for Him.

A Certain Kind of Heart 2 Chronicles 16:9, “For the eyes of the LORD run to and fro throughout the whole earth, to show Himself strong on behalf of those whose heart is loyal to Him.” (NKJ) A mountain climber was almost halfway to the top of the tremendous granite cliff. She ...read more

Scripture: 2 Chronicles 16:9

Denomination: Baptist

Covenant Kindness And Restoration Series

Contributed by Rev. Samuel Arimoro on Jul 7, 2025

Mephibosheth’s story is not just about a crippled man restored—it’s about a covenant-keeping God who lifts the undeserving.

COVENANT KINDNESS AND RESTORATION By Rev. Samuel Arimoro Main Text: 2 Samuel 9:1-13 Supporting Texts: Proverbs 19:22, Isaiah 54:10, Romans 11:29, Galatians 6:10, Hebrews 8:10-12 INTRODUCTION: One of the most touching and redemptive stories in David’s reign is found in 2 Samuel 9. After ...read more

Scripture: 2 Samuel 9:1-13

Denomination: Assembly Of God

God's Idea Of Kindness Series

Contributed by Jeff Strite on Mar 6, 2006

We all like to think of our selves as good, decent, and kind people. But, I was shocked to find out that the Bible tells us kindness doesn’t come naturally to us.

(this was a sermon centered on the “Fruit of the Spirit" in Galatians 5:22-23a) Open: A Sunday school teacher was telling her class the story of the Good Samaritan, in which a man was beaten, robbed and left for dead. She described the situation in vivid detail so her students would catch the ...read more

Scripture: Luke 6:25-42

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ