Sermons about Practicing Empathy

Pursuing God In Giving Series

Contributed by Matthew Kratz on Jan 31, 2010

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1) The Danger of False Righteousness. 2) The Practice and Reward of False Giving 3) The Practice and Reward of True Giving

With the recent earthquake in Haiti, there has been a world wide outpouring of assistance. In Canada and the United States we just saw two telethons, where celebrities participated to raise funds. One curious phenomena was the participation of John Travolta. "I have arranged for a plane to take ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 6:1-4

Denomination: Other

Love One Another Series

Contributed by Shine Thomas on May 21, 2019

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A very practical message on practical ways to love one another and the real motivation or benefit of loving one another.

Follow us on: Website: https://cityharvestag.com/ Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/CityHarvestA... Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/cityharvestag/ YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/c/CityHarvestAGChurch/featured Summary: A very practical message on practical ways to love one another and the ...read more

Scripture: John 13:35, 1 Peter 1:15-17, 1 John 4:7, 1 John 3:23

Denomination: Assembly Of God

Christmas Day: Joseph Adoption Of Jesus Series

Contributed by Louis Mare on Dec 23, 2024

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The sermon focuses on how, as God’s adopted children, we are called to live out our new identity in two ways: reflecting God’s love and embracing His family.

Well good morning new life church and merry Christmas to you all. Man, it is great to spend the morning with you, as yes, we celebrate Christmas but that we can come together as families, friends and relatives and hear from God’s word as the real reason we celebrate the birth of Jesus. I have loved ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 1:18-25, Isaiah 9:7, John 1:12-13, Judges 14:6, Romans 8:15-16, Galatians 3:28 (view more) (view less)

Denomination: Independent/Bible

Putting To Death The Sins Of The Flesh

Contributed by Justin Steckbauer on Oct 10, 2024

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We have no reason to say that we are caught in sin, because we don’t have to. That’s what it says. We are under no obligation to agree with the sinful nature when it wants to do something bad. Instead, the Spirit makes us free.

We’ve been building a structure, and it’s based around what it means to be a follower of Jesus. We’ve talked about the fact that a Christian walks by faith, trusting in God and following God’s leading even when it seems odd or strange. We’ve talked about how a follower of Jesus seeks and ...read more

Scripture: Romans 8:15, Romans 8:9, Romans 8:13-14

Denomination: Salvation Army

Protecting The Unity Of The Church

Contributed by Greg Warren on Jun 16, 2021

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The importance of protecting the unity of the church and practical principles and steps for doing so.

We'd like to think that the church is immune to conflict and disagreement. After all, we're all Christians here. Right? Well, don't be naive. Hopefully, we're all striving to be like Christ. But we're also humans who sometimes fall short. We say things or react before we ...read more

Scripture: John 17:20-23, Matthew 18:15-17, 1 Peter 3:8

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

How To Be Sorrowful Yet Always Rejoicing

Contributed by Paul Fritz on May 17, 2003

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Sorrow helps us gain a greater empathy for the hurts, pain and difficulties that others experience. People who empathize are more compassionate, kind and considerate of others problems and needs. When I learned the benefit of sorrow it made me more sen

How to Be Sorrowful Yet Always Rejoicing (2 Cor. 6:10) Paul the apostle wrote, We put not stumbling block in anyone’s path, so that our ministry will not be discredited. Rather, as servants of God we commend ourselves in every way, in great endurance, in troubles, hardships and distresses, in ...read more

Scripture: 2 Corinthians 6:10-11

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

The Only Man Made Thing In Heaven?

Contributed by Wade Martin Hughes, Sr on Nov 21, 2003

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Why scars? God does not need giraffes in the pew, with their heads stuck up in the clouds. We need empathy. We need real passion and compassion! We need to share the burdens of the hurting. We need understanding from the pulpit and the pew.

THE ONLY MAN MADE THING IN HEAVEN? By Wade Martin Hughes, Sr. Kyfingers@aol.com God does not need giraffes in the pew, with their heads stuck up in the clouds. We need empathy. We need real passion and compassion! We need to share the burdens of the hurting. We need understanding from the pulpit ...read more

Scripture: John 20:27, Ephesians 5:27

Denomination: Assembly Of God

Oaks Of Shame Series

Contributed by D Marion Clark on Apr 26, 2016

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The sin is the attempt to turn worship away from the practice of giving honor to God to the practice of manipulating God for personal gain.

Isaiah 1:27-31 Oaks of Shame 7/16/00e D. Marion Clark Introduction When I was breaking chapter one into sermon segments, I was hesitant about where to place verses 27 and 28. If you are reading the NIV, you will see how the translators have them set alone. I could have preached only those ...read more

Scripture: Isaiah 1:27-31

Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

Many Hands Make Light Work Series

Contributed by Peter Loughman on Apr 22, 2008

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The Hebrews pair up the practical human effort with the practical Godly effort to address the dire circumstances they find themselves in.

In February of 1945 Joe Rosenthal pulled out his camera and clicked a photo that would later become the most reproduced photograph in the history of photography: Five young Marines planting the American flag on the island of Iwo Jima. The photo of these young men raising the flag was splashed ...read more

Scripture: Exodus 17:8-16

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Stealing Is Not A Viable Alternative To Work Series

Contributed by Donovan Myers on Apr 27, 2002

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Stealing is not to be pursued as a practice for Christian people

Series Title - “The Value of Work” Sermon Title - “Stealing is not a Viable Alternative to Work” Donovan W. Myers Rosemount Missionary Church Last week we began our series on the value of work. We tried to establish what we could use as a theology or biblical understanding of what work is. We ...read more

Scripture: Ephesians 4:28

Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

Lessons On Living The Christian Life

Contributed by Michael Luke on Aug 31, 2002

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Practical guidelines for living the Christian life.

TEXT: ROMANS 12:9-12 (read at each point) TITLE: “LESSONS ON LIVING THE CHRISTIAN LIFE” INTRODUCTION: A. TATER PEOPLE 1. Some people never seem motivated to participate, but are just content to watch ...read more

Scripture: Romans 12:9-21

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Wedding Message

Contributed by Melvin Newland on Jan 9, 2001

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Some practical advice in a wedding message.

MELVIN M. NEWLAND, MINISTER CENTRAL CHRISTIAN, BROWNSVILLE, TX (This message has been adapted from the comments of others. I hope that it might provide you with some ideas, too.) __________, __________, in just a few minutes you will publicly express your love, & pledge yourselves to each other ...read more

Scripture: 1 Corinthians 13:1-13, Ephesians 5:22

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Baptism Of Our Lord, Yr B

Contributed by Garth Wehrfritz- Hanson on Jan 5, 2003

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Exploring the teaching and practice of Christian baptism.

Sermon for Baptism of Our Lord, Yr B January 12, 2003 Based on Acts 19:1-7; Mk 1:4-11 By Pastor Garth Wehrfritz-Hanson Grace Lutheran Church, Medicine Hat, Alberta Baptism… Today we celebrate the baptism of Jesus as well as our own. Down through the ages, the teachings and practices of baptism ...read more

Scripture: Acts 19:1-7, Mark 1:4-11

Denomination: Lutheran

Healing Prayer Series

Contributed by Mike Wilkins on Mar 24, 2003

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Practical teaching about healing ministry

James 5:13 –18 March 23, 2003 The Prayer of Faith 13Is any one of you in trouble? You should pray. Is anyone happy? Sing songs of praise. 14Is any one of you sick? Call the elders of the church to pray over you and anoint you with oil in the name of the Lord. 15And the prayer offered in ...read more

Scripture: James 5:13-18

Denomination: *other

"Making An Impact. Are You?"

Contributed by Marilyn Murphree on Sep 12, 2003

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Making an Impact is both spiritual and practical.

Iliff and Saltillo UM Churches September 14, 2003 Making an Impact. Are you?” Acts 9:32-43 INTRODUCTION: “What do you do for Christ each day?” a faithful Christian said. And I replied, “I drive a truck and fill the stores with bread.” He said, “I know of your bread route But that is not the ...read more

Scripture: Acts 9:32-43, Acts 9:36-43

Denomination: Methodist

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