Sermons on Reciprocal Care:

"Ear” God's Word

Contributed by Daniel Habben on May 20, 2008

“Ear” God’s Word 1) By listening prayerfully, asking for understanding 2) By listening persistently, seeking depth of knowledge and conviction 3) By listening attentively, blocking out earthly cares and concerns

Can you palm a basketball? Can you grip a basketball with one hand so that you can pick it up off the floor and wave it around without it slipping out of your hand? I can’t palm a basketball and there’s nothing I can do about it. I stopped growing a long time ago. My hands won’t get any bigger than ...read more

Scripture: Luke 8:5-15

Denomination: Lutheran

Promises To Keep Before I Sleep Series

Contributed by Joseph Smith on Feb 4, 2009

We make promises to God but do not keep them because we let life overwhelm us, but if we listen to those who care for us, they will bring us back to our promises.

The shouts of today are so loud that I do not hear the echoes of yesterday, nor do I listen to the faint whispers of tomorrow. All I really know is what is clamoring in my ear right here, right now. That makes me lose perspective. The shouts of today are so insistently loud that I do not hear the ...read more

Scripture: 1 Kings 1:48

Denomination: Baptist

Satanic Surveillance.

Contributed by Adeolu Akin-Abraham on May 11, 2010

Spiritually, the enemies of one’s goodness take careful consideration to watch one’s steps. They can only succeed in people’s lives after they had surveyed and understood your weaknesses.

Anyone that has ever lived in a country such as Britain and in London in particular will be in a good position to understand what a surveillance society is. With progressively more electronic eyes that are increasingly intruding into private lives and with great impacts on everyday activities. It ...read more

Scripture: John 10:10

Denomination: Pentecostal

The Lord's Name Is Our Blessing

Contributed by Timm Meyer on Oct 30, 2009

Pentecost 1 / Trinity (C) - The Lord’s name reveals divine blessings. We see our Father’s care, our Savior’s grace, and the Holy Spirit’s peace.

THE LORD’S NAME IS OUR BLESSING (Outline) June 7, 2009 -- PENTECOST 1 / TRINITY -- Numbers 6:22-27 INTRO: Biblical names had important meanings attached to them. At times the name fulfilled the meaning for that person’s life. Other times the person’s life fulfilled the meaning of their ...read more

Scripture: Numbers 6:22-27

Denomination: Lutheran

Uncover Your Miracle

Contributed by Scott Carroll on Jun 9, 2011

There are things that come into our lives for the sole purpose of bringing glory to God. We must by faith and trust believe God will take care of it and when we do that we "UNCOVER OUR MIRACLE"

UNCOVER YOUR MIRACLE John 11:1-6 1 Now a certain man was sick, named Lazarus, of Bethany, the town of Mary and her sister Martha. 2 (It was that Mary which anointed the Lord with ointment, and wiped his feet with her hair, whose brother Lazarus was sick.) 3 Therefore his sisters sent unto him, ...read more

Scripture: John 11:1-6

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

A Worry Free Thanksgiving Series

Contributed by Kevin Ruffcorn on Dec 9, 2009

During tough times worry can sometimes mar our thanksgiving celebrations. Jesus reminds his followers that they can always rest in his care and give God thanks for his grace.

Matthew 6:25-33 “A Worry Free Thanksgiving” INTRODUCTION It’s been a tough year for just about everyone. The economic recovery has started, and even though we’ve been told it won’t end overnight, it can’t come fast enough for us. Most of us have had to downsize our spending and pay off some ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 6:25-33

Denomination: Lutheran

Matthew 6 – Part 7 – How Am I Expected To Live Without A Super Fund? Series

Contributed by Ross Cochrane on Feb 5, 2010

If on the one hand I am to believe that as many Christians do that I should not be rich, then why am I investing in a Superfund and why am I not in India right now caring for the poor.

Matthew 6 – Part 7 – HOW AM I EXPECTED TO LIVE WITHOUT A SUPER FUND? If on the one hand I am to believe that as many Christians do that I should not be rich, then why am I investing in a Superfund and why am I not in India right now caring for the poor, or even better - in Haiti? Why ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 6:19-34

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

'tis The Season To Be Extravagant Series

Contributed by Billy Ricks on Dec 4, 2015

There is much excess and waste in the church especially in the west. It is time for us to be excessive in worship, forgiveness, caring for others, self-control, stewardship and thankfulness. Learn the difference between sinful excess and righteous exces

Intro: A woman bought an extravagant dress, and the husband asked why did it have to be so expensive, She said the devil made me buy it, The husband asked, why didn’t you say get behind me Satan?, The woman said, I did and he said it looked as good in the front as it did in the back, so I ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 2:1-12

Denomination: Baptist

Where Is The Line For Jesus

Contributed by Ronnie Thrower on Dec 13, 2015

I believe many missed the messages that God had sent through His prophets or they knew it and just didn’t care! Why should we seek to be in line to see Jesus?

Where is the line? Luke 2:1-20 A couple of years ago a holiday song was prompted by a 4-year-old's question, "Where's the Line to See Jesus?" and it went viral in less than two weeks on YouTube with more than a half a million hits. Becky Kelley's nephew Spencer Reijgers asked this question as ...read more

Scripture: Luke 2:1-20

Denomination: Baptist

The Burden Loader And The Burden Bearer

Contributed by Wilson Oshorakpor on Jul 26, 2022

Satan is an unforgiving taskmaster. He loads his subjects with heavy yokes and sits on top them. Jesus is a burden bearer. He takes away the burden of his children and carries and cares for them.

TEXT: Isaiah 46:1-2 "Bel boweth down, Nebo stoopeth, their idols were upon the beasts, and upon the cattle: your carriages were heavy loaden; they are a burden to the weary beast. They stoop, they bow down together; they could not deliver the burden, but themselves are gone into ...read more

Scripture: Isaiah 46:1-2

Denomination: Pentecostal

The Sacrificial Perspective Series

Contributed by Glenn Pease on Apr 1, 2021

Selfishness does not care about the interests of others. It focuses on the self only. To give up this focus at all is to sacrifice some time, energy, thought, and possibly even some resources for the needs of others.

One of the major causes of human suffering is the fact that people see life from many different perspectives. While we were in Duluth we went to a park where we stood on a bridge and watched a bus load of junior boys and girls eat their lunch on the rocks below. A lovely stream flowed over the ...read more

Scripture: Philippians 2:1-11

Do Not Fear What They Fear

Contributed by John Gaston on May 1, 2021

As people of faith, who are cared for by our Heavenly Father, we should not be controlled by fear. It's safer to trust in God than man. Here are 4 strategies for defeating worries.

DO NOT FEAR WHAT THEY FEAR Isa. 8:11-13 INTRODUCTION A. HUMOR: MORE FIGHT PER DOLLAR 1. A young man was attending Harvard University many years ago, and talked his Dad into coming to see the football game between Yale and Harvard. (rivals) 2. As they sat down, the boy slapped his father on ...read more

Scripture: Isaiah 8:11-13, Proverbs 29:25, 2 Timothy 1:7

Denomination: Assembly Of God

Ask God For Help (Prayer) Series

Contributed by Russ Barksdale on Jun 6, 2019

Staying calm in the chaos means we must begin with worship. The 2nd step is just as critical: Taking our cares and worries to God. Pray constantly, Pray persistently, Pray expectantly.

Ask God for help. (Prayer) Philippians 4:6 Staying calm in the chaos means we must begin with worship. The 2nd step is just as critical: Taking our cares and worries to God. Taking our cares and worries to God 1. Pray constantly “Don’t worry about anything but pray about everything.” ...read more

Scripture: Philippians 4:6

Denomination: Baptist

God's Call For Justice

Contributed by Stephen Aram on Jun 20, 2019

To be faithful to our God we must be concerned with much more than our own peace of mind or personal holiness. God calls us to care about others and the treatment they get in society.

The Gospel According to Isaiah, Part 4: God’s Call for Justice Isaiah 1:16-26 March 18, 2012 Rev. Stephen Aram Probably most of us have heard people speaking about their faith as a very private thing, something you feel in your heart, something you don’t talk about. Sometimes you hear ...read more

Scripture: Isaiah 1:16-26

Sons And Daughters Of God Series

Contributed by Dr. Gale A. Ragan-Reid on Jun 23, 2019

Greetings in the Holy Name of GOD, My brothers and sisters, clearly understand me, you are not only the proverbial daughters who remain under the care of human fathers for their entire life and the proverbial sons ...

Sons And Daughters Of God by Dr. Gale A. Ragan-Reid “And will be a Father unto you, and ye shall be my sons and daughters, saith the Lord Almighty.” (II Corinthians 6:18, King James Version) Greetings in the Holy Name of GOD, My brothers and ...read more

Scripture: 2 Corinthians 6:18

Denomination: Friends