Sermons on Passionate:

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

"i Am": Jesus' Greatest Declaration

Contributed by Jack Perkins, D.min., Ladc, Csac, Cclc on Sep 17, 2021

Jesus said, “I am,” he knew what lay ahead for himself and those who would follow him. “I AM!” is a declarative statement that few can make with the kind of authority and confidence that Jesus embodied. One will find seven reference to himself using “I Am”.

Perhaps some had a disappointed look on their face as they peered through the crowd, catching a glimpse of a lone figure coming down the road. Rumors had spread as people calculated his next move. Yet, many were expecting to see him sitting tall and proudly astride a spirited war-horse. Instead ...read more

Scripture: Mark 14:53-65

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Passing Your Faith On Down

Contributed by Chris Gowen on Mar 27, 2001

The most important thing to pass down to your children is not wealth, but a solid faith in the Lord Jesus Christ.

What will you leave behind when you are gone? We come into this world with a clutched fist, and we leave this life with open hands. When we leave, we leave it all behind. I saw a bumper sticker that read, “We are spending our children’s inheritance.” What do you desire to leave behind for your ...read more

Scripture: Judges 2:1-23

Denomination: Baptist

What Sports Fans Can Teach Christians

Contributed by Bo Dunford on Nov 5, 2004

We can learn a lot of spiritual things from sports fans!

HEB.12:1 “WHAT SPORTS FANS CAN TEACH CHRISTIANS” A) Sports is one of the largest pastimes in the world! * Billions of dollars are spent on sports events and sports related items. * Events like the Super Bowl and World Series attract worldwide interest. * Many Christians would also add that ...read more

Scripture: Hebrews 12:1

Denomination: Baptist

The Wisdom Of A Believer Series

Contributed by Bob Briggs on Dec 1, 2005

believers are to walk in wisdom

We are going to talk about wisdom today. I thought I would contrast the wisdom of Scripture with the wisdom of the world. Here are a few gems of wisdom I found concerning the wisdom of the world; in a minute I will explain the wisdom of a believer. From the world someone said… Accept that some ...read more

Scripture: Ephesians 5:15-17

Denomination: Pentecostal

The Deserter Series

Contributed by Guy Caley on Apr 11, 2003

10th in the series "Conversations With Jesus." As Jesus predicts Peter’s denials, the contrasts point out what’s really important.

In my office I have a painting of a nightime scene (I showed a photo of the actual painting). What is striking about this painting is the contrast in values. It is the contrast that draws your attention to what’s important in the scene. Proposition: In today’s conversation with Jesus there are a ...read more

Denomination: Assembly Of God

The Deadly Epidemic

Contributed by Bruce Ferris on Aug 19, 2005

There is an epidemic that is destroying our society today and it has it’s death grip in people especially men from 11 year olds to men married with children.

The Deadly Epidemic There is an epidemic that is destroying our society today and it has it’s death grip in people especially men from 11 year olds to men married with children. Pornography is a $13 billion dollar a year industry. In 1999 web-site revenues were 1.2 billion dollars. ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 5:27-28

Denomination: Baptist

The Path Of Becoming One Series

Contributed by Mark Perryman on Jun 22, 2006

Looking thru the song of songs and what it teaches us about relationships and sex.

INTRO: There was a man who came to this village and he sat down with the villagers by the river and began to eat, when all of a sudden this large crocodile came out of the water and bit his arm off. The man was horrified along with the villagers. They gave him aid and then went about their ...read more

Denomination: Assembly Of God

Overheard Prayers

Contributed by William Mouser on May 17, 2005

Passing through the darkened streets of Jerusalem toward Gethsemane, Jesus prays for his disciples, a prayer that only John records. Everything we know as the gospel flows from the answers to that prayer.

Sunday after Ascension Psalm 47, Ezekiel 39:21-29, 1 Peter 4:12-19, John 17:1-19 Overheard Prayers One of the more guilty pleasures one can encounter from time to time is to find oneself overhearing a conversation in which you are not a party. When I was a boy, this was a fairly easy thing to ...read more

Scripture: John 17:1-19

Denomination: Episcopal/Anglican

The Head, The Heart, And The Hands In Regards To Missions Series

Contributed by W. Alderman on Feb 3, 2006

This is a message to encourage the support of missions in the local church.

THE HEAD, THE HEART, AND THE HAND IN REGARDS TO MISSIONS Text: Philippians 2:7-15 ;John 3:16 W. Max Alderman INTRODUCTION: I am going to consider the total man when I consider Missions with you tonight. I will show you how the head, the heart, and the hands must be ...read more

Scripture: Philippians 2:7-17

Denomination: Baptist

A New Year For Our Church

Contributed by Bo Dunford on Jan 15, 2007

Here is what we need as a church for the new year 2007.

PHIL. 2:12-16 “A NEW YEAR FOR RLCC” A) Several years ago when our country was showing signs of economic instability, right in the heart of the nation there was a pocket of prosperity! * It was the booming city of Wichita, Kansas! * Unemployment rate was only 3% ……. * It had a $14 million ...read more

Scripture: Philippians 2:12-16

Denomination: Baptist

Authentic Love Series

Contributed by Jake Kircher on Jan 22, 2007

What is real love? We throw the word around all the time in connection to family and hamburgers. But what is love and what does it look like?

Love is a word that we throw around all over the place nowadays. In any given day you hear love used in a number of different contexts and in connection with a number of different things. In the morning before you head out the door for school one of your family members might shout out, “I love ...read more

Scripture: 1 John 3:16-19

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

The Unconquerable Love Of God

Contributed by Terry Blankenship on Apr 24, 2007

God’s love is unconquerable. He reveals it through the intensity, integrity, and ingenuity of his love.

John 3:16 The Unconquerable Love of God Introduction - Listening Well Leads to Success Erik Weihenmayer is blind, yet on May 25, 2001, he reached the peak of Mt. Everest. Suffering from a degenerative eye disease, he lost his sight when he was 13, but that didn’t stop him. On a mountain where 90 ...read more

Scripture: John 3:16

Denomination: Baptist

Robes Or Rags

Contributed by Chew Chew on May 31, 2007

Walking in purity

Title: Robes or Rags? Text: Colossians 3:5-11 So put to death the sinful, earthly things lurking within you. Have nothing to do with sexual sin, impurity, lust, and shameful desires. Don’t be greedy for the good things of this life, for that is idolatry. (Colossians 3:5) God’s terrible anger will ...read more

Scripture: Colossians 3:5-11

Denomination: Pentecostal

The Faithful Soldier Series

Contributed by Todd Leupold on Sep 9, 2009

What we can learn from a Centurion about being people who ’amaze’ and please Jesus that we may commit to be like that ourselves to His pleasure and glory!

Series: Jesus’ Unexpected Heroes “THE FAITHFUL SOLDIER” Sunday, September 6, 2009 AM Perth Bible Church Rev. Todd G. Leupold INTRODUCTION: As we launch a new series, I would like us to consider what does it mean to be a hero? What does or doesn’t make someone a hero in your eyes? Would ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 8:5-13

Denomination: Baptist