Sermons on Reciprocal Care:

Be Careful

Contributed by Gaither Bailey on Aug 12, 2021

We must be careful to always live in the way of Christ Jesus.

Be Careful – Ephesians 4: 25 – 5:2 Intro: A story is told of a woman whose little girl was throwing a temper tantrum as the two went up and down the aisles of a busy grocery store. The toddler sat in the cart screaming and flailing about. As she continued shopping, she could be heard calmly ...read more

Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

Cared For Series

Contributed by Kevin Ruffcorn on Jun 26, 2017

The Lord is our Shepherd who provides for us and protects us.

Psalm 23:1-6 “Cared For” INTRODUCTION Flocks of sheep were abundant in the countryside of Israel; they were an everyday encounter. People had seen sheep in action and they knew that sheep were somewhat helpless against predators and a little on the stubborn side. People were also well aware ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 23:1-6

Denomination: Lutheran

Who Cares? And Who Cares!

Contributed by Michael Mccartney on May 22, 2002

There are two types of people in the world today those who say "Who Cares!" and those "Who Cares?" and we are one of the two.

"Who Cares! "and "Who Cares?" Thesis: There are two types of people in the world today those who say "Who Cares!" and those "Who Cares?" and we are one of the two. Text: Luke 10:25-37 On one occasion an expert in the law stood up to test Jesus. "Teacher," he asked, "what must I do to inherit ...read more

Scripture: Luke 10:25-37

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Caring Prayer And Praying Care

Contributed by Christopher Holdsworth on Dec 31, 2013

Holistic Healing within the Church.

CARING PRAYER AND PRAYING CARE. James 5:13-20. In the previous verses (James 5:7-12), James exhorted us to patience. The writer mentioned the sufferings of the prophets as an example of endurance (James 5:10). However, patience need not be passive: it will also see us engaged in prayer. AN ...read more

Scripture: James 5:13-20

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Grow To Care, Care To Grow

Contributed by Joseph Smith on Aug 11, 2010

A church that wishes to grow must "get over" negatives about evangelism and must tell the truth about the human spiritual condition; must present a full diet of worship and study and preparation; and must be a source of radical community.

We have a garden at our house. Or should I say, we had a garden. It was carefully planted, lovingly tended for a time, it was nurtured through the searing heat of July and watched over during the thundershowers of mid-August. But something happened to that garden, something awful and terrible, ...read more

Scripture: Acts 2:37-47

Denomination: Baptist

The Caring Mother And The Caring Child

Contributed by Egerton Gbonda on Apr 2, 2011

MOTHERING SUNDAY SERMON

THE CARING MOTHER AND THE CARING CHILD Introduction The history of Mothering Sunday is interesting. Some say it is difficult to be definitive about how it all began. The following are some of the theories advanced about the history of this all important day: It may have started from a Roman Spring ...read more

Scripture: John 19:23-30

Denomination: Episcopal/Anglican

Who Cares? God Cares! Series

Contributed by John Bright on Jun 22, 2023

A four-part series on Jonah. A good reminder that you can run… but you can’t hide from God! Teaching sheet at the end of the text.

“Who Cares? God Cares!” Jonah 4:1-11 Pastor John Bright Jonah 4 “1 But it displeased Jonah exceedingly, and he became angry. 2 So he prayed to the Lord, and said, “Ah, Lord, was not this what I said when I was still in my country? Therefore I fled previously to Tarshish; for I know that You are ...read more

Scripture: Jonah 4:1-11, Genesis 6:8, Psalm 103:8, Exodus 34:6, Numbers 14:18, Nahum 1:3, Psalm 86:15, Luke 12:17-20, Job 1:21, Ephesians 1:17-19  (view more)  (view less)

Denomination: Methodist

The Challenge To Care

Contributed by John Dobbs on May 23, 2024

One way Paul is going to encourage this is by getting to the root of their greatest interest - and often ours - he wants them to join in concern for others by donating funds.

The Challenge to Care 1 Corinthians 16:1-14 Introduction In the concluding chapters of his first letter to the Corinthians, Paul has called us to answer the challenge to Serve, to Love, to Believe, and now to Care. It’s easy to see how the Corinthian church could struggle with caring about ...read more

Scripture: 1 Corinthians 16:1-4

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Caring For Oneanother

Contributed by Paul Wallace on Apr 17, 2007

Christ followers are to care for each others needs in the body of Christ.

Caring for Oneanother Gal 6:1-5 Peanuts- Lucy asks Charlie Brown “Why are we here on earth?” Charlie Brown, “To make others happy.” Lucy -“Then why are others here?” Most Americans would answer, “To make me happy!” You don’t think so? So why are so many upset with others when they don’t make ...read more

Scripture: Galatians 6:1-5

Denomination: Wesleyan

Keep Caring! Series

Contributed by Jon Daniels on Feb 11, 2024

Based on Luke 10:25-27 - Challenges hearers to consider the Good Samaritan & Christ's command for us to love all people

“KEEP CARING” Luke 10:25-37 FBCF – 2/11/24 Jon Daniels INTRO – 1985 – Huey Lewis & the News #1 song – “The Power of Love.” Part of soundtrack for movie, “Back to the Future.” Chorus: You don't need money, don't take fame Don't need no credit card to ride this train It's ...read more

Scripture: Luke 10:25-37, 1 John 3:18, Galatians 5:19-21

Denomination: Baptist

Building A Caring Church: Caring For The Hurting

Contributed by Jerry Flury on Mar 10, 2002

If we are going to be a church or a Christian that pleases God we are going to have to be people who care for the hurting.

This psalm is a prayer, the substance of which David offered up to God when he was forced by Saul to take shelter in a cave. He was disowned and deserted by his friends. David was in the ditch of despair and in v.4, he expressed how he felt at this point in his life when he said, "No man cared for ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 142:1-7

Denomination: Baptist

Careful Considerations

Contributed by Ed Taylor on May 2, 2002

In our Spiritual life, it is so critical to walk carefully.

1. How many times have you driven NORTH or SOUTH on I-25 and found some interesting driving habits? a. Cell phone in one hand, coffee in the other… steering? b. One gal was reading the Denver Post, completely open. c. Honking caught my attention as one man who was shaving was honking at a gal who ...read more

Scripture: Ephesians 5:1-21, Ephesians 5:15-21, Hebrews 12:1-3, 1 Corinthians 13:4, 1 John 1:5, John 12:34-36, Proverbs 20:1, Proverbs 29:3  (view more)  (view less)

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Who Cares?

Contributed by Mary Lewis on May 10, 2001

Real Christians display real love to those who need it most.

Introduction Kitty Genovese Story At about 3:20 a.m. on March 13, 1964, Kitty Genovese, a 28-year-old manager of a bar in Queens, New York, returned to her quiet residential neighborhood, parked her car in a lot adjacent to her apartment building, and began to walk the 30 yards through the lot to ...read more

Scripture: Luke 10:25-37

Denomination: Baptist

Who Cares

Contributed by Robert Kerr on Jun 12, 2003

What kind of people do not care about lost souls? Be careful reading this, it might include you!

HOW MUCH DO WE CARE FOR SOULS? TEXT: Psa 142:4 - Young man from Israel that I roomed with in college! When I witnessed to him he said "you are the first person in my life that has ever cared for my soul." I was wondering Are we really concerned for others? If the unsaved perish. Do we care? If ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 142:4

Denomination: Baptist

Who Cares? Series

Contributed by Damien Spikereit on Aug 9, 2002

We must care for the hurting the way Christ cares for us.

- Fred Craddock tells of an experience he once had at his home church in Oklahoma. He was scheduled to preach at a service and part of the service was the singing of a beautiful choir. After it service was over, Craddock went around back behind the stage and ran into an elderly woman who had just ...read more

Scripture: Luke 13:10-17

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ