Sermons on Real Compassion:

Reignig Compassion

Contributed by Daniel Haas on Nov 21, 2008

Christ rules and he is serious about making a difference in people’s lives.

GIVE THANKS - for our heritage as a nation and a church: In 1620 the Pilgrims sought spiritual freedom and thus became forbears of the United Church of Christ - for the two congregations being together - for all the individuals gathered today - for those that passed on - for those that have not ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 25:31-46

Denomination: Congregational

A Call For Compassion

Contributed by Chris Stevens on Dec 16, 2008

Keeping our eyes focused on what we are called to be as a child of God.

Today I received a call for help – didn’t want a Thanksgiving basket (that’s been what a lot of calls have been for) – just wanted everyday food. I know we have those who abuse – at times you wonder – as a boy I remember a homeless man. Wise preacher walked over and shook his hand, after he left ...read more

Scripture: Mark 6:30-42

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Extravagant Compassion

Contributed by Jeff Pearce on Feb 14, 2009

GENEROSITY AND COMPASSION ARE NEVER WASTED!!

EXTRAVAGANT COMPASSION MATT 26:3-15, 20-25 LESSON FOCUS: GENEROSITY AND COMPASSION ARE NEVER WASTED. 1: DIFFERENT ATTITUDES TOWARD GENEROSITY AND COMPASSION. A) IT’S BETTER TO LOOK OUT FOR YOUR OWN INTERESTS AND FUTURE B) OUR INVESTMENTS OF GENEROSITY AND COMPASSION ARE SOME OF THE MOST ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 26:3-25

Denomination: Other

Willing Compassion Series

Contributed by John Harvey on May 15, 2008

Jesus was willing to show compassion to those in need.

“Willing Compassion” April 20, 2008 Me: Center for Student Ministries- Melanie and lady in nursing home; students moved to pass out their breakfast for someone else. You: When was the last time that your heart compassion for someone moved you to action? God: Today we are going to look at a ...read more

Scripture: Mark 1:40-45

Denomination: Baptist

Calluses And Compassion

Contributed by Richard White on Apr 3, 2009

Why does God continue to search for us?

Calluses and Compassion Matt 21:33-22:14 Max Lucado tells of a time, as a young child, he was in church and his father’s hand was on his lap. He noticed the calluses and wondered how hard they were. He found a pin in the welcome packet and began to probe his father’s hand. It took a while for ...read more

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

The Case For Compassion Series

Contributed by David Owens on Oct 12, 2006

Showing compassion to others is a powerful way to draw them to God.

A.Let’s talk about the Case For Compassion. 1.I want us to begin with a probing question. 2.In what ways have you, individually, or have we, collectively, shown compassion recently? 3.Our response might be – What do you mean by compassion? 4.The Random House Unabridged Dictionary defines compassion ...read more

Scripture: Colossians 3:12-14

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

A Cry Of Compassion Series

Contributed by Pat Damiani on Mar 22, 2006

Third in a seven part series that looks at the last words of Jesus on the cross.

Most of us, if we’re really honest, would have to admit that when we face difficulties in life, our tendency is to focus on ourselves. We ask questions like “Why me?” or we get angry with God because we’re focused on ourselves. I think that’s especially true when we come face to face with death. ...read more

Scripture: John 19:23-27

Denomination: Baptist

The Compass Of Life

Contributed by Darren Rogers on Aug 16, 2007

The Bible WILL always point us in the right direction

I have gleaned from many different sources for this sermon and to those sources I say thank you - the Lord knows who you are - God Bless. Compass of Life Have you ever seen a compass? There are 8 main directions. North, North-East, East, South-East, South, South-West, West, North-West. Even ...read more

Scripture: Proverbs 3:1-12

Denomination: Baptist

Moved With Compassion

Contributed by Jimmy Haile on May 19, 2012

Why was He moved with compassion? Because they were sheep without a Shepherd!

Verse 30-34-Then the apostles gathered to Jesus and told Him all things, both what they had done and what they had taught. And He said to them, “Come aside by yourselves to a deserted place and rest a while.” For there were many coming and going, and they did not even have time to eat. ...read more

Scripture: Mark 6:30-44

Denomination: Baptist

The Compassion Of Yhwh Series

Contributed by Leonard Cook on Feb 19, 2013

YHWH as He really is. . . “a gracious and compassionate God, slow to anger and abounding in love, a God who relents from sending calamity.” (Jonah 4:2b). Please see resources for background information on Jonah.

The Compassion of YHWH (Jonah 3:4-4:11) The City Believed 3:4-5 4 On the first day, Jonah started into the city. He proclaimed: "Forty more days and Nineveh will be overturned." 5 The Ninevites believed God. They declared a fast, and all of them, from the greatest to the least, put on sackcloth. ...read more

Denomination: Holiness

Conspiracy Of Compassion Series

Contributed by Greg Warren on May 13, 2013

Challenges listeners to put their love into action and demonstrate the love of Jesus through acts of compassion. Also discusses the power of acts of compassion as ways to open doors of evangelism.

What is compassion? Compassion is an expected output of true love. “Compassion” = A feeling of deep sympathy and sorrow for someone in the midst of a tragedy, accompanied by a desire to alleviate the suffering. It’s the most important thing you put on every morning. ...read more

Scripture: Luke 10:25-37

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Clarity And Compassion

Contributed by Jimmy Seibert on Aug 13, 2014

A sermon examining what the Bible says about sexuality, homosexuality, sin and the marriage covenant.

The joys of raising kids are also, at times, challenging. I remember when Abby was just 10 years old; we were at Schlotzky's. A man came up to her, that I had known, and he said, “You sure are a cutie! Who’s your boyfriend? Who do you like?” She was embarrassed, had a red face. I ...read more

Scripture: Romans 1:25-28

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

The Moral Compass

Contributed by Robert Harmon on Oct 4, 2014

What it takes to find the Moral Compass in our world in the only place that it can be truly found!

INTRODUCTION: How would you like to have the NFL as your moral compass? Last week, we were hammered by reports about Ray Rice and Adrian Peterson and how the NFL was responding (or not responding) to the allegations of abuse. Tabloids, Social Media, and ESPN have been overloaded with their ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 7:24-25

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Compassion In Action Series

Contributed by Thomas Mccracken on Jan 14, 2015

Fifth in my Being the Believing series through the Beatitudes

Compassion in Action! Matthew 5:7 Introduction: The eight beatitudes should be viewed as stepping stones that are all building on each other, ultimately culminating in a power filled victorious state in this life and in the life to come. The first rung of this ladder was found in Matthew ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 5:7

Denomination: Baptist

Compassion And Grace

Contributed by Gordon Mcculloch on Jan 8, 2014

With difficult, unrelated scripture, can we see the influence of the Holy Spirit at work, and hear what he has to say. His message in this these verses are clearly ones of compassion and grace; a message we need to be aware.

Title: Compassion and Grace Word Count: 1748 Summary: With difficult, unrelated scripture, can we see the influence of the Holy Spirit at work, and hear what he has to say. His message in this these verses are clearly ones of compassion and grace; a message we need to be aware. This sermon ...read more

Scripture: Mark 5:21-43

Denomination: Episcopal