Sermons on Kindness Matters:

The Fruit Of The Spirit Is Kindness Series

Contributed by R. David Reynolds on May 23, 2004

This is the sixth sermon in the series on "The Fruit of the Spirit." The thesis is: "Disciples can make a difference in the lives of others by being kind."

THE FRUIT OF THE SPIRIT IS KINDNESS—GALATIANS 5:22-26; HOSEA 2:14-23; AND LUKE 6:27-36 As soon as I began preparations for today’s message, the Lord called to my mind the lyrics of Glen Campbell’s song “Try a Little Kindness”: If you see your brother standing by the road With a heavy load from ...read more

Scripture: Galatians 5:22-26

Denomination: Methodist

Two Kinds Of Wisdom

Contributed by Glen O'brien on Oct 5, 2006

Two kinds of wisdom are set before us in the Book of James - a “wisdom” in quote marks that is not wisdom at all but “earthly, unspiritual, and demonic" and true wisdom which comes from God and is first of all peaceable.

16th Sunday after Pentecost 24th September 2006 Text: James 3:14-4:10 TWO KINDS OF WISDOM James defines wisdom in a very down to earth way. When we think of the wise man we may think of the sage who sits on a mountain top meditating on the nature of the universe. His devotees climb the rugged ...read more

Denomination: Methodist

Two Kinds Of Wisdom Series

Contributed by Mark Schaeufele on Apr 21, 2006

The truly wise seeks after God’s wisdom.

TWO KINDS OF WISDOM Text: James 3:13-18 Introduction 1. Read James 3:13-18 2. An angel appears at a faculty meeting and tells the dean that in return for his unselfish and exemplary behavior, the Lord will reward him with his choice of infinite wealth, wisdom or beauty. Without hesitating, the ...read more

Scripture: James 3:13-18

Denomination: Methodist

Two Kinds Of Wisdom Series

Contributed by David Owens on Jul 3, 2006

In this sermon we examine what James says about our need to have God’s wisdom and ask for it. Then we see how that Solomon did just that and God answered his prayer.

A. This is graduation weekend, and we want to recognize and congratulate all our graduates, both college and high school. 1. Being graduation weekend, it is the perfect time to talk about wisdom. 2. Today as we look at the end of James chapter 3, we will see how that James contrasts two kinds of ...read more

Scripture: James 3:13-18

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Four Kinds Of Personality

Contributed by Joel Santos on Jul 15, 2007

Judges chapter 12 brings Jephthah’s story to an end and tells us of three more judges. The four men give us a glimpse of four kinds of leadership, and four kinds of personality.

Judges chapter 12 brings Jephthah’s story to an end (12:1-7) and tells us of three more judges (12:8-15). The four men give us a glimpse of four kinds of leadership, and four kinds of personality. 1. Jephthah became too much of a tyrant; he was overconcerned with control. His tyranny began with ...read more

Scripture: Judges 12:1-15

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Two Kinds Of Wisdom

Contributed by Steven Cannon on Jul 27, 2007

What wisdom are you displaying as you live your life?

TWO KINDS OF WISDOM Two Kinds of Wisdom Jas 3:13 Who is wise and understanding among you? Let him show it by his good life, by deeds done in the humility that comes from wisdom. Jas 3:14 But if you harbor bitter envy and selfish ambition in your hearts, do not boast about it or deny the truth. ...read more

Scripture: James 3:13-18

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

God's Kind Of Love Series

Contributed by Patrick O'loughlin on Aug 13, 2007

What is God’s kind of love like?

Text: 1 John 4:7-21 Title: God’s kind of love Introduction Illustration: An eight year old wrote about the difference between love and true love. Love is when Daddy reads me a bedtime story. True love is when he doesn’t skip any of the pages. Sermoncentral.com Today ...read more

Scripture: 1 John 4:7-21

Denomination: Assembly Of God

God's Kind Of Man Series

Contributed by Jonathan Russell on Jun 26, 2007

Characteristics of a man God blesses and uses

Abraham’s life consisted of five characteristics that made him a man that God blessed and used... 1. God’s Kind of Man is COMMITTED (v. 19a) 2. God’s Kind of Man is the CHIEF (v. 19b) 3. God’s Kind of Man is CONSECRATED (v. 19c) 4. God’s Kind of Man is COURAGEOUS (v. 22) 5. God’s Kind of Man ...read more

Scripture: Genesis 18:16-33

Denomination: Baptist

A Different Kind Of Wisdom

Contributed by Dave Watters on Sep 24, 2006

James gives the believer instruction on knowing false wisdom from True Wisdom.

Sermon: A Different Kind of Wisdom Scripture: James 3: 13 – 18 Good morning… Today I would like to talk about ‘A Different Kind of Wisdom’…one that promotes in a man or woman the fruit for living now and eternally…one that instructs both for the now and the hereafter…one that creates a ...read more

Scripture: James 3:13-18

Denomination: Methodist

The Fruit Of The Spirit Is Kindness Series

Contributed by Joel Pankow on Jul 15, 2004

Just an OUTLINE on how God wants us to aim for kindness - and what kindness is.

Would you like to be known as “kind”? Not exactly the model for today’s society - Abu Graib (sp?) - WOMAN WRESTLING / FOOTBALL / BOXING / GANGS FRUIT OF THE SPIRIT - KINDNESS Kindness is described in the Bible as . . . . DAVID WITH SOLOMON - show kindness to the sons of Barzillai of ...read more

Scripture: Galatians 5:22

Denomination: Lutheran

It's Cool To Be Kind Series

Contributed by Tim Richards on Sep 23, 2004

The 5th sermon in a series on the fruits of the Spirit

Introduction: 1. The slogan started appearing on billboards in the early 1990’s, "Practice Random Acts of Kindness." According to Gavin Whitsett, author of a small handbook entitled, Guerilla Kindness, the movement is a response to the "random acts of violence" that are so much a part of the daily ...read more

Scripture: Galatians 5:22-23

Denomination: Baptist

God's Kind Of Love

Contributed by Joel Santos on Sep 24, 2004

The parable of a Good Samaritan is a beutiful picture of God’s great love for us. Though we were totally underserving but he identified with us in our helpless condition.

The parable of a Good Samaritan is a beutiful picture of God’s great love for us. Though we were totally underserving but he identified with us in our helpless condition. Three Kinds of Love 1. Eros - sensual love (lust) 2. Phileo - love of a friend, family 3. Agape - God’s love, "one way" love ...read more

Scripture: Romans 13:8

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

New Kind Of Love

Contributed by Matthew Eyerman on Oct 3, 2004

A new way to look at love

Matthew Eyerman September 14, 2003 Triumph of the Cross St. Columbanus Revival I. Introduction 1. it is ruined 2. no good 3. needs to be thrown out 4. was at Walgreens this week 5. look what I found 6. card a. “loving you is the easiest thing I do” b. happy sweetest day 7. ...read more

Scripture: John 3:16

Denomination: Catholic

The Delivering Power Of Kindness

Contributed by Mark Mccool on Apr 18, 2005

Have you ever thought about how KINDNESS, in all of it’s virtue, has a DELIVERING POWER? Acts of our kindness to others and allowing the love of Christ to flow through us can actually bring deliverance to others!

THE DELIVERING POWER OF KINDNESS I would like to share a story with you that I read the other day that expresses one of the greatest needs in our world today. It is the story of a young man, who never realized the impact he would have on someone else’s life through a random act of kindness. One ...read more

Scripture: Galatians 5:13-26

Denomination: Pentecostal

God Kind Of Faith

Contributed by Fernando Cabrera on Oct 27, 2004

The type of faith God is looking for.

The God kind of Faith 1. Faith Offer an excellent sacrifice (v. 4) a. Contrary to Mediocracy b. A sacrifice is when you give up something that makes you totally depended upon God c. Does your ministry demonstrate the spirit of excellence? i. If ministry is a sacrifice, does it demonstrate a spirit ...read more

Scripture: Hebrews 11:1-40

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational