Sermons on Needs Of Others:

Live Like You Were Dying Lesson 2 Series

Contributed by Elmer Towns on Feb 12, 2019

The core of our faith is loving God and loving others.

A. INTRODUCTION 1. Life is like an onion; we grow layer by layer. 2. The core is eventually covered up. 3. We must strip away our stuff and scabs to focus on our real core. B. RELATIONSHIPS MATTER 1. The core of our faith is loving God and loving others. “A lawyer asked Jesus, what is the ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 22:37, Ephesians 4:29, Ephesians 5:18, 1 Peter 1:23

Denomination: Baptist

Fearfully Made, Deeply Loved: Embracing Your God-Given Worth Series

Contributed by Rev. Matthew Parker on Aug 1, 2025

This is the 7th talk in an 8-week class called "Trauma and Transformation, Level 1." This discusses practicing self-compassion by treating ourselves with the same love God shows us. Love is action, not just feeling—and how we treat ourselves reflects what we believe about our worth.

Session 7 Self-compassion This is the 7th talk in an 8-week class called "Trauma and Transformation, Level 1". The course takes a bio-psycho-socio-spiritual approach to healing. Both Christians and non-Christians are welcome. This is a reflection time of about 10 minutes that occurs in ...read more

Scripture: Mark 12:29-31, Jeremiah 29:11-13

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Overcoming A Critical Spirit Series

Contributed by Nathan Johnson on Jan 31, 2008

Christ teaches us that we need to be careful about how we pass judgment on other people.

Overcoming a Critical Spirit Griffith Baptist Church – 2/8/08 A.M. Service Text: Matthew 7:1-6 Key verse: The Introduction As much as 77% of everything we think is negative and counterproductive and works against us. People who grow up in an average household hear “No” or are told what they ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 7:1-6, Matthew 7:1-7

Denomination: Baptist

The Good Samaritan Lesson 1 Series

Contributed by Elmer Towns on Jan 11, 2024

Part of our sacrifice for Christ is when we give up on time, energy, and resources to help others in need.

A. THE PARABLE OF THE GOOD SAMARITAN - LUKE 10:25-37 1. Lawyer: a. One who interpreted the Old Testament law to people. b. His purpose was to trip up Jesus. c. “What shall I do to inherit eternal life?” (Luke 10:25). d. Jesus’ response was used by Jewish leaders, “What is your reading of it?” ...read more

Scripture: Luke 10:25-37

Denomination: Baptist

Ruth The Caregiver - Sermon Ii: A Caregiver Who Took The Initiative Series

Contributed by Charles Cunningham on Nov 4, 2019

Caregivers must be sensitive to the needs of the recipient of their caregiving, and take the initiative to meet those needs to the best of their ability. God knows our needs and brings others into our lives to help us in time of need.

RUTH: WOMAN OF DEVOTION – SERMON II: A CAREGIVER WHO TOOK THE INITIATIVE Ruth 2:2-7 Ruth has been considered through the centuries as one of the greatest women of devotion ...read more

Scripture: Ruth 2:2-7

The Ministry And Meaning Of Friendship Series

Contributed by Tim Smith on Sep 16, 2008

We have a fundamental need and desire to be in relationship to other people. God knew that and so God gives us the gift of companionship and help from each other. You and I were created for relationship with each other.

The Ministry and Meaning of Friendship Genesis 2:18, Ecclesiastes 4:9-12, John 15:1 David W. Smith writes Chuck had been perhaps the most hard-working salesman in his company’s history. He usually spent 65 to 75 hours a week at the office when he wasn’t traveling. And when he was on the road ...read more

Scripture: Ecclesiastes 4:9-12

Denomination: Methodist

Hurricane Compassion

Contributed by Thomas Andrufski on Oct 5, 2024

We all experience a “storm of tumult” during our lives. And when other’s experience Hurricane like violence We need to understand our relationship to others when they are suffering

Introduction: Today we explore a powerful metaphor that resonates deeply within our hearts and communities: Hurricane Compassion. While there isn't a direct biblical term for "hurricane," the Hebrew word (su'ah) can refer to a storm or tumult, capturing the essence of violent ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 5:16, Exodus 2:6, Matthew 9:36, Mark 1:41, Luke 7:13, 1 Peter 3:8, Colossians 3:12, Romans 12:15, Hebrews 10:34, 1 John 3:17  (view more)  (view less)

Denomination: Church Of God

Things I'm Scared To Death Of

Contributed by Jerry Carr on Jun 16, 2001

There are some things that you and I need not be scared of, but on the other hand there are some things that you and I as christians need to be scared to death of

In chapter one of Job we find that Job was a man that feared God, he was a man that was upright, one that eschewed evil, I believe his goal in life was to live so that God would be pleased with his life. He may never have read what Paul said in 2 Cor. 5:9 " Wherefore we labor that whether ...read more

Scripture: Job 3:25

Denomination: Independent/Bible

Jesus Is Enough Series

Contributed by Joel Gilbert on Jun 9, 2025

Christ is fully sufficient for our every need, empowering us to serve others and meet challenges by entrusting Him with our limitations and needs.

Faith evangelism training a few days Learning an evangelism method Then sent in teams of three to specific doors My turn came to share the gospel - I was scared. I shouldn’t have been, but I was. I knocked on the door, introduced myself and the team, and then began by asking the question, “In ...read more

Scripture: Luke 9:1-17

Denomination: Baptist

Marriage: Build Up Your Spouse Series

Contributed by Brad Beaman on Feb 10, 2022

Christianity is a call to be selfless. To think of others needs more highly than yourself. In Christian marriage we are called to think of our spouses needs before our own needs.

We all know how easy it is to tear down. You could spend one hour building a sandcastle. It can be destroyed with one swift kick. It is easy to see the dust in someone else’s eye and overlook the plank in your own. In this message on Christian marriage I really just want you to look at half of it. ...read more

Scripture: 1 Peter 3:1-7

Denomination: Baptist

Building A Bridge Of Faith Series

Contributed by Bob Briggs on Feb 27, 2002

We need to have faith to build ourselves up and others in the knowledge of Jesus Christ

Building A Bridge of Faith Where is your faith? It can be in someone else, something else or in you. We have placed our faith in things that have not disappointed, and things, which have. The Canadian pairs of David Pelletier and Jamie Sale had faith in the scoring of Olympic judges until ...read more

Scripture: Mark 5:21-34

Denomination: Pentecostal

Flock Support

Contributed by Kent Lenard on Oct 25, 2004

THis sermons desl with the need for Christians to love and support each other showing the compassion of Christ.

Flock Support James 3:13-18, John15:9-12, 17,Mat 26:40-41 I. Last week we saw how geese are smarter than we think. A. They work together to allow everyone to achieve their best. B. They use the help given to them in the best way possible. C. And they share the burdens so no one gets worn ...read more

Scripture: James 3:13-18

Denomination: Baptist

To Tell The Truth Series

Contributed by Mark Eberly on Aug 29, 2007

We need to tell the truth on the masters other than God that threaten to enslave us.

Remember the show, “To Tell the Truth?” There would be one person who did something strange or different perhaps for a living while two others would try to pretend to be that person. The object was to try and fool the panel of stars and the audience. Sometimes the person would be something strange ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 6:24

Denomination: Church Of God

Who Do You Love?

Contributed by Dean Meadows on Oct 26, 2003

This sermon is one seldom preached but defenitly needing to be heard on our love towards others.

Who Do You Love? 10/20/2003 1 John 4:7-11 Along our journey here on this world we encounter different people to whom there are some that we like more than others. We might have a common interest. We might have the same opinions. We might like the way someone looks or their personality. Maybe ...read more

Scripture: 1 John 4:7-11

Denomination: *other

Look Past The Outside

Contributed by Travis Wofford on Aug 21, 2007

We need to stop judging other when they do not look and act like us.

“Looking past the outside” Travis Wofford 8/20/2007 We as a church and Christians have bee taught wrong. We were taught that we must separate ourselves from the outside world. We were taught that we should not have friends that are not Christians. Some of us were told that if they do not go to our ...read more

Scripture: Luke 4:18-19

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational