Sermons on Love And Compassion:

Splagchnizomai

Contributed by Charles Mallory on Jul 18, 2024

"Splagchnizomai" is the Greek word that Mark uses to describe the depth of compassion Jesus had on the crowd of people that were like sheep without a shepherd. How can we have this kind of love?

COMPASSION FATIGUE! WHAT IS IT? THE ACTUAL DEFINITION IS “INDIFFERENCE TO CHARITABLE APPEALS ON BEHALF OF THOSE WHO ARE SUFFERING, EXPERIENCED AS A RESULT OF THE FREQUENCY OR NUMBER OF SUCH APPEALS.” COMPASSION FATIGUE IS FAR GREATER THAN JUST BEING “TIRED” AND SHOULD NOT BE MISTAKEN FOR BURNOUT. ...read more

Scripture: Mark 6:30-34, Ephesians 4:32, 1 Peter 3:8, 1 John 2:6, Matthew 5:44, Colossians 3:13, 1 Corinthians 13:1-13  (view more)  (view less)

Denomination: Free Methodist

Nurturing A Merciful Heart

Contributed by Richard Tow on Jul 24, 2017

Message explores the dangers of religion without the heart of God toward people. How do we nurture a heart of mercy? Pastor shares four key points in answer to that question.

Matthew 9:13 8/28/16 Intro I want to begin this morning with a man named Matthew. Matthew’s family name was Levi.1 He became an apostle and wrote the gospel that carries his name. But when he met Jesus, he was far from that. He was a tax collector. Tax collectors were hated by their fellow Jews.2 ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 9:7-13, Hosea 6:6, Matthew 23:23-24, Matthew 28:19, Matthew 5:7-12, Matthew 7:1-5, Matthew 18:20-33  (view more)  (view less)

Denomination: Charismatic

Won't You Be My Neighbor

Contributed by Matthew Stoll on Oct 1, 2007

Being a good neighbor (loving our neighbor) means being intentional about caring for those whom God places in our path even if they are different from us.

[Have the congregation exchange names with one another during greeting time] [Sing “Won’t You Be My Neighbor” while mimicking Mister Rogers (changing out of coat and shoes into sweater and dockers] Many of us here or your children had the opportunity to grow up with Mister Roger’s Neighborhood. ...read more

Scripture: Luke 10:25-37

Denomination: Methodist

What Is Crime/Sin And Compassion? PRO Sermon

Contributed by Sermon Research Assistant on Mar 19, 2024

This sermon explores the first sin in Genesis 3, emphasizing human failings, God's grace, and the promise of salvation through perseverance in faith. Key

Welcome, dear friends, to this blessed gathering where we open our hearts to the divine word of God. We are here, not by coincidence, but by divine appointment. We are here because we yearn to delve deeper into the mysteries of our faith, to understand the profound truths that lie within the pages ...read more

Topics: Court

God's Compassion For The Broken Hearted Series

Contributed by Paul Barreca on Jan 12, 2013

Even though we sin, God is compassionate and blesses those who call on His name.

Our text today is a story within a story. We are studying Genesis 29-30, the story of the expansion of God’s promise through the descendants of Jacob. The STORY is the life of Jacob. But the story within the story is about dramatic way in which Jacob’s sons are born. The bookmarks ...read more

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Externally Focused: Showing Compassion Series

Contributed by Jason Cole on May 29, 2007

As the church looks outwardly let us be people of compassion for other people.

External Focus: Showing Compassion Introduction: I learn more and more about the importance of being honest with ourselves, especially concerning our relationship with Christ. I think that sometimes we as the church live an idealistic life. We don’t like to admit faults; we are too stoic and ...read more

Scripture: Luke 10:25-37

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

The Promises Of God’s Compassion Series

Contributed by Dean Courtier on Jul 6, 2018

A sermon on The Promises of God’s Compassion found in Psalm 145.

We continue in our series on hope found here and this month our focus is on the compassion of God. This morning I want us to consider together The Promises of God’s Compassion by looking at a Psalm where King David speaks of God’s goodness, greatness, compassion and grace, Psalm 145. In the ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 6:25-27, Galatians 5:22-23, Ephesians 3:20-21, Psalm 145:1-21

Denomination: Pentecostal

Mt. Everest & The Ethics Of Compassion

Contributed by Brian Buriff on Jun 6, 2006

True stories of Mt. Everest climbers abandoned to die and the Good Samaritan story. Re-thinking compassion, outreach and evangelism.

I. MOUNT EVEREST CLIMBER ABANDONED & LEFT TO DIE REUTERS NEWS (May 25, 2006) Mount Everest pioneer Sir Edmund Hillary said Wednesday he was shocked that dozens of climbers left a British mountaineer to die during their own attempts on the world’s tallest peak. David Sharp, 34, died ...read more

Scripture: Luke 10:25-37

Denomination: Church Of God

Obedience: Using The Map And Compass Series

Contributed by Chris Kelly on Oct 28, 2006

Learn how each Psalm in the Songs of Ascent (120-134) describe the exciting life of the modern day follower of God as we climb and grow in our relationship with Christ.

Obedience: Using the Map & Compass July 14, 2002 Tell me what all of these names have in common… Hitler, Mussolini, Ayatollah Khomeini, Mu’ammar Kaddafi, Saddam Hussein… How many of you would say, “They’re all tyrant leaders”? True… but there’s something more. They were all people who were ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 131:1-3

Denomination: Wesleyan

The Compassion Of God In The Crisis Of Sin Series

Contributed by Paul Barreca on Aug 6, 2011

God's provision for Adam and Eve demonstrates His grace in the midst of our sin.

The Compassion of God in the Crisis of Sin Genesis 3:20-24 How did it ever happen? He was once a respected leader. Now his hidden scandal is known by everyone. His wife has left him. His children won’t speak with him. When he’s at work, it seems that everyone is talking about him. ...read more

Scripture: Genesis 3:20-24

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

That One Sermon About Compassion Series

Contributed by Troy Borst on Sep 7, 2022

Compassion is sympathy and empathy for distress or suffering and the action to help.

THE VERY RELATABLE LIFE OF KING DAVID THAT ONE SERMON ABOUT COMPASSION 1 Samuel 30:18-31 #kingdavid STORY PART 1 Once upon a time, there was a woman whose job it was to carry rocks from the rock pile outside of her village all the way into her hometown. She had a large basket on her back that ...read more

Scripture: 1 Samuel 30:18-31

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Compassion For A Lost And Dying World Series

Contributed by Chuck Sligh on Feb 12, 2012

This missions sermon challenges believers to give to missions out of compassion for souls.

Compassion for a Lost and Dying World Missions Emphasis Series Chuck Sligh February 12, 2012 A PowerPoint presentation of this sermon is available by mailing a request to me at chucksligh@hotmail.com. TEXT: Matthew 9:36-38 – “But when he saw the multitudes, he was moved with ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 9:36-38

Denomination: Baptist

296 – Dozen Reasons For Compassion

Contributed by Joel Vicente on Feb 14, 2005

Why care? What was Christ’s ministry about? What were the pillars of the church concerned about? What was Paul eager to do?

Illustrate Humor: Homer, a handsome dude, walks into a sports bar around 9:58 PM. He sits down next to this blonde at the bar and stares up at the TV. The 10:00 news was on. The news crew was covering a story of a man on a ledge of a large building preparing to jump. The blonde looks at Homer and ...read more

Scripture: Luke 4:18

Denomination: Baptist

"Mercy And Compassion–above And Beyond Series

Contributed by Bradley Boydston on May 18, 2003

Three exhibitors of compassion making the point that when we turn to the Lord for refuge we experience his outrageous mercy and compassion.

- - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - Unless otherwise noted all scripture quotations are from the New Living Translation of the Bible. - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - When we started out in Ruth a couple of weeks ago I gave you a homework assignment to read ...read more

Scripture: Ruth 2:1-22

Denomination: *other

He Had Compassion On Them

Contributed by Brian La Croix on Nov 13, 2005

Discussion of the compassion Jesus had for the crowds that were "harrassed and helpless."

"He Had Compassion on Them..." Matthew 9:35-38 November 6, 2005 Introduction One of the things I really like about Jesus was just how available he was to people who needed him. There were times he had to get away and be by himself or his disciples, but generally, he was always where people ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 9:35-38

Denomination: Wesleyan