Sermons on Love And Compassion:

The Unlikely Hero Series

Contributed by Jess Bousa on Apr 26, 2007

“Being a neighbor is not necessarily defined by seeking out those who need help, but rather it is becoming a person who is able to reach beyond themselves to help someone get back on track.”

“The Unlikely Hero” I want to share a story about a man by the name of Karl Marx. (Has anyone here ever heard of him?) He is known as the father of Communism. He had one agenda and one agenda only and that was for communism to replace capitalism. Let me explain. Today, in ...read more

Scripture: Luke 10:25-37

Denomination: Pentecostal

The Passion Of The Christ

Contributed by Joe Harding on Mar 6, 2004

THE PASSION OF THE CHRIST SHOULD LEAD US TO WATCH AND PRAY!

THE PASSION OF THE CHRIST GOSPEL: MATTHEW 26:36-46 MARCH 3, 2004 MOUNT HOLLY LENTEN LUNCH HYMN: JESUS PAID IT ALL 210 INTRODUCTION: A few years ago, as a part of orientation for new students at Belmont Abbey College, Father Martin, an elderly monk, gave a tour of the monastery. When the group ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 26:36-46

Denomination: Baptist

I'm Not Half The Man I Used To Be

Contributed by Troy Horne on Sep 22, 2006

A look at Jesus’ encounter with a man with leprosy.

Mark 1:40-45 ”I’m Not Half the Man I Used to Be” It was in my senior year of high school that I developed a serious skin rash that covered three fourths of my body. It caused me terrible irritation and I scratched and scratched, my arms, my legs, my stomach, and chest, all day, and much of the ...read more

Scripture: Mark 1:40-45

Denomination: Holiness

The Prince And The Pauper

Contributed by John Butler on Mar 3, 2008

See through the scriptures the story of the Prince of peace and the spiritual paupers.

*****Sermon Outline***** The Prince And The Pauper... The Spiritual Pauper... Jews... Jer 5:4 Therefore I said, Surely these are poor; they are foolish: for they know not the way of the LORD, nor the judgment of their God. Gentiles... Eph 2:12 That at that time ye were without Christ, being aliens ...read more

Scripture: Isaiah 53:4-7

Who Cares? Series

Contributed by Damien Spikereit on Aug 9, 2002

We must care for the hurting the way Christ cares for us.

- Fred Craddock tells of an experience he once had at his home church in Oklahoma. He was scheduled to preach at a service and part of the service was the singing of a beautiful choir. After it service was over, Craddock went around back behind the stage and ran into an elderly woman who had just ...read more

Scripture: Luke 13:10-17

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Manna - Bread From Heaven

Contributed by Ralph Andrus on Jan 30, 2006

Manna for Israel. Christ our living Bread for us.

Manna - Bread from Heaven John Brentz, a friend of Luther, and one of the stalwarts of the Reformation, incurred the hatred of Charles V who made many attempts to kill the minister. Hearing that a troop of Spanish cavalry was on the way to arrest him, he cast himself upon God in prayer. At once the ...read more

Scripture: Exodus 16:1-35

Denomination: Baptist

What A Friend We Have In Jesus

Contributed by Bradford Robinson on Sep 23, 2002

This sermon looks how Jesus is our friend even when we are experiencing the storms of life.

You might remember the phrase from a famous movie a while back, “Life is like a box of chocolates…you never know what you’re going to get.” And if you have lived any number of years here on this earth than you know that that phrase is true…life is anything but predictable. Your circumstances ...read more

Scripture: Luke 8:23-24

Denomination: Methodist

Jesus Changes The Way You Look At Tomorrow

Contributed by Don Schultz on Feb 6, 2003

The sin of despair. Only Christ can change the way you look at tomorrow.

JOB 7:1-7 JESUS CHANGES THE WAY I LOOK AT TOMORROW Why should I be excited about tomorrow? That is a question that every person thinks about from time to time. Why should I be excited about tomorrow? “Because it’s good for you,” we are told. “It’s healthy.” And it’s true, that having a ...read more

Scripture: Job 7:1-7, Mark 1:29-39

Denomination: Lutheran

Jesus Cares

Contributed by John Mccurry on Nov 27, 2007

Jesus Cares about each indiviual. People that feel no one cares there truly is one that cares and can do more than just care, He can minister to the situation.

JESUS CARES Mark 2: 11 & 12 Joh 9:24 Then again called they the man that was blind, and said unto him, Give God the praise: we know that this man is a sinner. Joh 9:25 He answered and said, Whether he be a sinner [or no], I know not: one thing I know, that, whereas I was blind, now I ...read more

Scripture: Mark 2:11-12

Denomination: Pentecostal

I Am The Resurrection And The Life Series

Contributed by K. Edward Skidmore on Apr 12, 2006

Fifth Sermon in the "I am" series. Jesus says He is the resurrection and the life. From John 11 we learn these things about Christ: 1. His response to us is Purposeful (vs.1-16) 2. His connection to us is Personal (vs.17-37) 3. His effect on us is Pow

I AM series #5 Castle Hills Christian Ch. 07-18-04 I AM the Resurrection and the Life John 11 Scripture Reading: John 11:17-27 INTRODUCTION: Chapter 11 is pivotal in John’s gospel. It contains the final action on Jesus’ part to set the stage for his arrest and crucifixion. It begins when ...read more

Scripture: John 11:1-44

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

When He Looked Up I Looked Down

Contributed by Jerry Stepp on Mar 8, 2007

A personal meeting between Christ and Zacchaeus while travilg the dusty road

WHEN HE LOOKED UP, I LOOKED DOWN LUKE 19:1-10 INTRODUCTION ~ Back in the early days of movies, the movie company hired 2 people called “barkers.” ~ One would talk bad of the movie and the other good. ~ They would get you thinking so much, you would come in to see which barker was right. ~ ...read more

Scripture: Luke 19:1-10

Denomination: Baptist

The Value Of Christ In Our Lives

Contributed by Steven Cook on Jan 5, 2003

Taken from the Song of Solomon, this message speaks of the intimacy and value of Christ to the believer.

“The Value of Christ in Our Lives” Song of Solomon 3:1-4 By Dr. Steven G. Cook I. Introduction A. Read Text – Song of Solomon 3:1-4 B. The Shulamite in our text “sought for him whom her soul loveth”, and this love manifested itself in her seeking. C. Let us examine four important words in this ...read more

Scripture: Song of Songs 3:1-4

Denomination: Baptist

Does Jesus Care?

Contributed by Charles Salmon on Jun 16, 2007

A wonderful invitation for the times when we feel "God-forsaken"

Does Jesus Care? Heb. 4:15 INTRO.: Sometimes, when we suffer deeply, we are led to wonder if God cares about our suffering. The songwriter, Frank E. Graeff was led to ask, “Does Jesus Care?” His verses ask question after question about God’s concern for our needs, but the answer does not come ...read more

Scripture: Hebrews 4:15

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Being Like Jesus

Contributed by Dan Cormie on Feb 16, 2008

This one is a challenge to young people to follow and to imitate Jesus starting while they are still young.

Covenant Youth Mission April 1995 Being Like Jesus Mark 3:1-6 Another time he went into the synagogue, and a man with a shriveled hand was there. Some of them were looking for a reason to accuse Jesus, so they watched him closely to see if he would heal him on the Sabbath. Jesus said to the ...read more

Scripture: Mark 3:1-6

Denomination: Mennonite

He Came To Be Our Deliverer

Contributed by Jon Mackinney on Dec 7, 2006

What a mess we are in. And we aren’t even aware of it! The whole purpose of Christmas was to respond to our need for deliverance.

Passage: John 3:10-21 Intro: Someone has said, “Ignorance is bliss.” PP to which Thomas Gray responded, “If ignorance is bliss, tis folly to be wise.” PP Cater Burwell has continued the thread, “If not bliss, ignorance can at least be fun.” PP but Philip Wylie has ended the discussion for me: ...read more

Scripture: John 3:10-21

Denomination: Evangelical Free