Sermons on More Compassion:

The Father Is Compassionate And Gracious Series

Contributed by Brady Boyd on Jan 13, 2022

How many of you were the kid who was always spilling and breaking stuff? How many parents have lost their temper over something that was not that big of a deal?

God Is … The Father is compassionate and gracious January 16, 2022 How many of you were the kid who was always spilling and breaking stuff? How many parents have lost their temper over something that was not that big of a deal? Exodus 32:19 NIV So it was, as soon as he came near the camp, that he ...read more

Scripture: Exodus 32:19, Exodus 34:4-7, Psalm 119:68, Exodus 34:29-30, Numbers 6:24-26, Hebrews 4:14-16  (view more)  (view less)

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

What Brings Out The Best In People

Contributed by Damien Saylor on Jun 9, 2020

- I believe some of the greatest stories for this pandemic, is all the outpouring of help & love. - If the virus had not have come, I do not believe people would have noticed others like they do now.

Sermon- What brings out the best in people? - If you’re like me, I like to watch the mystery science shows. They present a mystery & then give you scenarios of what that something could be. They finally end up with showing you what the mystery is. Q- What’s the point of their ...read more

Scripture: Luke 13:31-35

Denomination: Baptist

Created For Good Works

Contributed by Perry Hancock on Sep 23, 2021

A sermon that challenges Christians to do the good works that God has created them for.

Created For Good Works Ephesians 2:8-10 Boudreaux and Fontenot were at the family reunion. Boudreaux asked Fontenot, “When is the last time you asked yourself, ‘Why am I here?’” Fontenot said, “What you talking about?” Boudreaux said, “You got to figure dis out. It’s a philosophical, ...read more

Scripture: Ephesians 2:8-10

Denomination: Baptist

God Our Protector; Not Our Bully Youth Sermon

Contributed by Youth Sermons on Aug 17, 2023

Jesus teaches us that God is our protector, not a bully, and we can learn to hear His voice through scripture, prayer, and recognizing His accent of kindness and compassion.

Hey guys! Today, I want to talk about something we all experience - those annoying songs that get stuck in our heads, you know, earworms! Does anyone have a song that always gets stuck in their head? (Share your own and go around the room to see what the students say). You know, the only way to get ...read more

Scripture: John 10:1-10

Topics: Negative Thoughts, Nature Of God, Compassion

Grace For The Wounded Series

Contributed by David Dunn on Oct 13, 2025

God’s grace not only forgives sinners—it restores the wounded, heals hidden pain, and speaks life into every silence and shame.

(2 Samuel 13 — Tamar, Daughter of David) Introduction – When Grace Walks into Silence Some stories in Scripture whisper rather than shout. Tamar’s story is one of them. No thunder, no miracle, no happy ending—just silence. And yet, within that silence, the heart of God beats louder than ...read more

Scripture: 2 Samuel 13:1-22, Isaiah 61:1-3, Psalm 56:8, John 8:1-11, Isaiah 53:4-5  (view more)  (view less)

Denomination: Seventh-Day Adventist

A Powerful Yet Compassionate God

Contributed by Rev Silvester David on Jul 1, 2025

We believe in a powerful God who is also filled with compassion. He does all things for His glory! His compassion draws us closer to Him.

We have started this year with dedicating ourselves to grow in the knowledge of our God. This growing journey is a lifetime process. We need to keep learning, keep experiencing and keep trusting Him in this process. John 11 records a beautiful story of a family which was close to Jesus during His ...read more

"Encouragement"

Contributed by Robert Leroe on Jul 11, 2002

We extend compassion as wounded healers. But before we can help others, we have to learn how to weep. The word compassion means “to suffer with others”.

“Encouragement” Pastor Bob Leroe, Cliftondale Congregational Church, Saugus, Massachusetts King David is faced with a bittersweet victory. His son Absalom turned against him, raised up an army to overthrow his father, and in battle against David’s forces he met a violent death. In the previous ...read more

Scripture: 2 Samuel 19:1-10

Denomination: Congregational

It Takes More Than 'just A Little Talk With Jesus' To Make It Right

Contributed by Mark A. Barber on Aug 20, 2013

If God did not spare Israel for transgressing the covenant, He won't let anyone else either. True repentance will turn God's anger and covenant curses for disobedience away. But this must be more than a temporary matter

Don’t Make Jesus a One-Night Stand 2 Kings 22-23 2 Chronicles 34-35 The spiritual condition of Judah at the time Josiah took the throne of the kindom was deplorable. His grandfather Manasseh had ruled for 55 years, and apart from repenting of the evil late in his reign, Manasseh was the ...read more

Denomination: Independent/Bible

"Identify With God's Heart For The World" Series

Contributed by Marilyn Murphree on Mar 18, 2003

How God’s compassion reaches out to all people.

Iliff & Saltillo UM Churches February 16, 2003 Identify with God’s Heart for the World How to: Become a World Class Christian Jonah 3:1-4:4 INTRODUCTION: We are all probably more like Jonah than we want to admit. When God calls us to do something we don’t especially want to do, we make an ...read more

Denomination: Methodist

The Church, A Place Of Safety For The Spiritual Weak. Part 1 Series

Contributed by Richard Laraviere on Sep 14, 2007

A message challenging mature believers to show compassion to the spiritually weak.

The church, a place of safety Part 1 Text: John 8:1-12 Main thought: The church, a place of safety for the spiritually weak Introduction: 1. What should have been a place of safety had become a seat of accusation. What should have encouraged – now depressed What should have fostered ...read more

Scripture: John 8:1-12

Denomination: Mennonite

No Room At The Inn

Contributed by Mark A. Barber on Oct 25, 2013

Why did no one show compassion on Mary and Joseph in Bethlehem?

No Room at the Inn Luke 2:7 Rev. Mark A. Barber In the words of Charles Dickens, “It was the best of times; it was the worst of times.” Never had a family been given greater promises yet had to endure such privation. This birth was like no other. The angels of God sang at the birth of Jesus; yet ...read more

Scripture: Luke 2:1-20, Luke 2:1-7

Denomination: Independent/Bible

Making A Difference

Contributed by Dr. Odell Belger on Dec 15, 2021

Notice these words, “And of some have compassion MAKING A DIFFERENCE…”

Some can live their entire life and never make any difference in a positive way. For example, God can leave some people on this earth for 90 or 100 years, and when they die, their life has made very little DIFFERENCE! Illus: God let Methuselah live on this earth for 969 years, and the only thing ...read more

Scripture: Jude 1:20-23

Denomination: Baptist

The Lavishness Of God- Part Ii Series

Contributed by Steve Lombardo on Jun 7, 2008

David describes our God as covenant keeping and compassion giving.

I want to take you back to the time of Moses - when Moses led the people, the nation of Israel, out of Egypt. You remember the story. They were under slavery, under Pharaoh, and the Egyptians and Moses was called by God to lead these people, God’s people, out of slavery. So he goes and Pharaoh ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 103:6-14

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Lost

Contributed by Richard Scoggins on Jan 28, 2005

Illustrates the need for being spiritual compasses for those around us

I wanted to tell you men about a story that some of you may be able to relate to. I used to love to squirrel hunt. As a matter of fact I preferred it over just about any other kind of hunting. Well one day when I was about 19 while attending Southwest a friend of mine said that he had found the ...read more

Scripture: 1 Timothy 4:11-16

Denomination: Baptist

Bearing A Burden, Shouldering A Load Series

Contributed by Aarron Ellerman on Mar 17, 2008

Our responsiblities to the body include discipline, encouragement, compassion, and commitment.

Series: Study of Galatians Text: Galatians 6:1-5 Title: “Bearing a Burden, Shouldering a Load” I. Restoration (1) • “You who are spiritual.” o Those who are spiritually mature have a responsibility to the rest of the body. o That starts with getting involved in the lives of others, especially ...read more

Scripture: Galatians 6:1-5

Denomination: Baptist