Sermons on Love And Compassion:

Jesus, The Good Shepherd

Contributed by Craig Condon on Apr 25, 2015

We are called on to continue Jesus’s work. We are called on to be shepherds, witnesses of God’s love. We are to be there for each other. We are to care for and support one another. We must put ourselves in the path of evil when necessary.

John 10:11-18 is part of a longer discourse in which Jesus tells his disciples and us that he is the way to heaven and eternal life. In this passage he explains this concept by comparing himself to a shepherd. The image of a shepherd was one that was common among members of his audience. Palestine ...read more

Scripture: John 10:11-18

Denomination: Anglican

Who Is At Your Gate Series

Contributed by Ernie Arnold on Sep 8, 2016

This message is about reaching out to those who lie outside of our gates - be they Lazarus or the Rich Man. As Jesus reached out so too should the Body of Christ. May it be ever be so true today!

Scripture: Luke 16:14-31 along with Psalms 146 and Jeremiah 32:1-15 Title: Who Is At Your Gate? This message is about reaching out to those who lie outside of our gate - be they Lazarus or the Rich Man. As Jesus reached out so too does the Body of Christ. May it be so today! INTRO: ...read more

Scripture: Luke 16:14-31

Denomination: Nazarene

The Christian's New Dress Code Series

Contributed by W Pittendreigh on Oct 27, 2001

Clothe yourself, says Paul, in compassion, kindness, humility, gentleness and patience -- all aspects of love.

Sunrise Sermons Sunrise Presbyterian Church 18400 NW 68th Ave Miami FL 33028 Telephone: 305 821 5841 Email: SunPCUSA@aol.com “The Church’s Dress Code” October 28, 2001 The Rev. Dr. W. Maynard Pittendreigh Senior Pastor Introduction to Scripture… We are continuing our series of sermons on ...read more

Scripture: Colossians 3:11-17

Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

From The Mountain To The Mission

Contributed by John Williams Iii on Feb 14, 2007

In God’s kingdom here on earth, we are called to labor in loving service to make a difference.

FROM THE MOUNTAIN TO THE MISSION Text : Luke 9:28 - 43 Someone (Barbara Klassen) tells the story about her “ ... great-great uncle who lived to the ripe old age of 106. He was healthy and spry and took joy in chauffeuring his less able-bodied senior friends around town. ...read more

Scripture: Luke 9:28-43

Denomination: United Methodist

Empathic Compassion: Experiencing Your Pain In My Heart

Contributed by Jack Perkins, D.min., Ladc, Csac, Cclc on Feb 18, 2021

When I think of Jesus I think of empathy and compassion; they are embedded Jesus' salvific mission. Too often clergy and Christians take a propositional approach to the Gospel. Loving and caring for people according to the example Jesus set requires us to demonstrate empathy and compassion.

I carefully watched him as he walked down the hall; he was dressed in a long flowing white coat. His head hung unpersuasively from his shoulders. The doctor's demeanor suggested he was intensely contemplating what he would say to us, or he was envisioning another appointment. Halfway down ...read more

Scripture: Isaiah 49:13, Isaiah 63:7

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Love One Another

Contributed by Michael Bolin on Dec 28, 2010

Valentine sermon. Call to love the unlovable.

Happy Valentine’s Day to everyone! It is the day of love. The history of Valentine's Day — and its patron saint — is shrouded in mystery. But we do know that February has long been a month of romance. One legend contends that Valentine was a priest who served during the third ...read more

Scripture: 1 John 4:7-21

Denomination: United Methodist

Hatred And The Outworking Of Love.

Contributed by Christopher Holdsworth on May 26, 2024

Recalling Jesus' commandment to love one another.

HATRED AND THE OUTWORKING OF LOVE. 1 John 3:13-24. “Marvel not” – stop wondering – that the world of the ungodly hates you (1 JOHN 3:13). Abel’s righteousness stood as a rebuke to Cain, and Cain killed him for it (cf. 1 John 3:12). The ones who ‘abide in death’ (1 JOHN 3:14) are identified as ...read more

Scripture: 1 John 3:13-24

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Christ: Our Example

Contributed by Clark Tanner on Jan 9, 2001

Of COMPASSION, of PURPOSE, of OBEDIENCE

It is important to our purposes here, to briefly discuss the chronology of the events recorded in the first 18 verses of John chapter 5. Jesus has just come from Galilee, where the gospel writers tell us He was performing many miracles and teaching the people. It is very near the end of the ...read more

Scripture: John 5:1-18

Denomination: Orthodox

The Great Commandment – Sermon 3: Love Your Neighbor Series

Contributed by Chuck Sligh on Dec 27, 2018

Jesus commands us to love our neighbor as ourselves. But who exactly is our neighbor? This sermon answers that question, and its implications to us.

The Great Commandment – Sermon 3: Love Your Neighbor Series: The Great Commandment Chuck Sligh August 5, 2018 NOTE: A PowerPoint presentation is available for this sermon by request at chucksligh@hotmail.com. TEXT: Matthew 22:34-40 – “But when the Pharisees had heard that he had put the ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 22:34-40, Luke 10:29

Denomination: Baptist

Be Communal, Not Judgmental

Contributed by Ricky Johnson on Sep 4, 2006

A challenge to turn from gossip when something happens in the church family and rather turn to love for support.

“Oh man, Mary Jo’s got the cooties.” “Yeah, I heard she got ‘em from messing around with Billy Bob.” “Ain’t that just the most awful thing you ever heard, I don’t think we should be her friend anymore.” Sounds rather much like grade school doesn’t it? But, that is not necessarily the case. ...read more

Scripture: John 8:3-11

Denomination: United Methodist

The Best Way To Live Series

Contributed by John Harvey on Mar 1, 2006

The best way to live is to see people the way God sees them and to love your neighbor as yourself.

James: Religion that Works “The Best Way to Live” March 5, 2006 Introduction: All of us are looking for the best and most satisfying way to live our lives. As humans we naturally seek out what gives us the best feeling and the most satisfying experience in our lives. People search their entire ...read more

Scripture: James 2:1-13

Denomination: Baptist

Ordinary People - Extraordinary Christ

Contributed by Scott Carmer on Jul 24, 2006

When feeding the 5,000 Jesus proved that he loved ordinary people like you and me.

Ordinary People – Extraordinary Christ Mark 6:30-34, 53-56 July 23, 2006 The races are on. In just a few short months, we will go to the polls to elect 435 members of Congress and a third of our Senators. From now until November, we will be bombarded by political messages and promises. We’ll be ...read more

Scripture: Mark 6:30-56

Denomination: Methodist

“god Loves Us Inspite Our Humanity”

Contributed by George Crumbly on Apr 16, 2012

To show that despite our shortcomings, our failures, our disobedience, our circumstances and situations, God still loves man.

“God Loves Us Inspite Our Humanity” Turn to Hosea 11: verses 1-11 “When Israel was a child, I loved him, and out of Egypt I called my son. But the more they were called, the more they went away from me. They sacrificed to the Baals and they burned incense to images. It was I who ...read more

Scripture: Hosea 11:1-11

Denomination: Methodist

Loving Our Neighbour Is Loving Like Christ Series

Contributed by Dean Courtier on Sep 21, 2024

What does it really mean to love our neighbour? Let’s explore this deeply biblical concept and its implications for our daily lives.

Loving Our Neighbour Is Loving Like Christ Loving our neighbour is one of the most profound and practical expressions of our faith. It’s a command directly from Jesus, and it represents a love that reflects God’s heart for humanity. To love our neighbour is to demonstrate kindness, compassion, and ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 22:39, Luke 10:29, Luke 10:30-37, 1 John 3:18, Philippians 2:3-4, Colossians 3:13, John 13:34-35  (view more)  (view less)

Denomination: Pentecostal

Mercy Triumphs Over Judgment

Contributed by Jim Keegan on Feb 18, 2021

“Mercy triumphs over judgment” is one of the most important declarations in all of scripture-- both for our own salvation, and in how we reflect God’s love for a fallen world.

Mercy Triumphs Over Judgment James 2:13 (Read Mark 1:40-45) Spiros Zodhiates was a Greek scholar and Christian leader who told of once preaching on the love of God to a leprosy colony in India. Their members were so moved by his message that they came forward to embrace him afterwards. He said ...read more

Scripture: James 2:13, Mark 1:40-45