Sermons on Real Compassion:

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

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

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

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 Compassion Of Christ

Contributed by Marianne Unger on Jun 23, 2004

There is no sin that is too big for God’s forgiveness.

The story of the Geresene Demoniac. This story gives me chills. There is so much meaning beyond the words written on the page. There are so many questions to be asked. Jesus enters a town that is obviously not filled with Jews. The first question to be asked is, Are they Gentiles or Heathens. We ...read more

Scripture: Luke 8:23-29

Denomination: *other

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

Compelling Compassion

Contributed by Doug Vance on Sep 11, 2006

It’s easy to ignore the needs of others and excuse ourselves. This sermon challenges us to stop and make time for the people God puts in our lives

Compelling Compassion Text: Luke 10:25-37 Theme: God’s compassion compels him to act on our behalf Doctrine: Attributes of God: Compassion Need: God gives us compassion to meet the crisis Image: Forrest Gump on the first day of school Mission: Have compassion for those who are in ...read more

Scripture: Luke 10:25-37

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

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

The Call To Compassion Series

Contributed by Warner Pidgeon on Oct 8, 2011

A talk encouraging the church to love one another, showing compassion to those in need as a sign of Christ’s love, and so that people will see we are his disciples.

[Note to the Reader - this talk owes a lot to the excellent book by Bill Hybels and Mark Mittelberg entitled Becoming a Contagious Christian] This is the fourth talk in a series entitled Making Jesus Better Known. Week one was People Matter to God. Week two was Impacting Your World and week three ...read more

Scripture: John 13:34-35

Denomination: Anglican

Moved By Compassion Series

Contributed by Kevin Ruffcorn on Jun 3, 2010

Jesus reacted to the needs of a grieving widow with love and compassion. His words and actions transformed lives and honored God.

Luke 7:11-17 “Moved by Compassion” INTRODUCTION When peace, like a river, attendeth my way, When sorrows like sea billows roll; Whatever my lot, Thou has taught me to say, It is well, it is well, with my soul. Refrain: It is well, with my soul, It is well, it is well, with my ...read more

Scripture: Luke 7:11-17

Denomination: Lutheran

Living Compassion

Contributed by David Dewitt on Apr 25, 2014

We are called to live out a life of genuine compassion with others to show the love of Jesus

Living Compassion Mark 8:1-9 August 11, 2013 Evening Service Introduction A man fell into a pit and couldn’t get himself out. A subjective person came along and said, "I feel for you down there." An objective person walked by and said, "It’s logical that someone would fall down ...read more

Scripture: Mark 8:1-9

Denomination: Church Of God

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

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

Moved With Compassion

Contributed by Patrick Oelund on Jun 28, 2013

When ministering to people we need to have compassion

Moved With Compassion Patrick Oelund Jesus has called us to go out and “…go into all the world and preach the good news to all creation” (Mark 16:15). Just the commandment “go” is something that would simply move us out from our churches and houses to go and tell ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 9:35-38

Denomination: Pentecostal

The Broken Compass Series

Contributed by Tom Fuller on Jul 29, 2013

When we think about ourselves and our mistakes, we often think that God either doesn't love us, or that we disappoint Him regularly. The problem is our compass is broken.

Two of the three psalms we’re going to go through this morning were written by David. Psalm 101 sets forth the principals wherewith David will run his administration and the city of Jerusalem. Psalm 102 is a cry from someone captured and taken to Babylon, asking the Lord to restore what has ...read more

Denomination: Calvary Chapel