Sermons on Spiritual Compass:

Engage (Compassion, From Careless To Caremore) Series

Contributed by Steve Malone on Nov 25, 2019

In this message we talk about how if we want to become the church HE intended that we need to ENGAGE our lost and hurting world with acts of compassion.

ENGAGE – Compassion From Careless To Caremore Jesus (your Savior King) spoke the following words in what many refer to as His inaugural address on the mountainside by the Sea of Galilee. Letting people know who they could be and who they really are in Him. 13 “You are the salt of the earth. But ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 5:13-16, Luke 10:33-37

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

The Love Of The Trinity Shown In The Compassion Of Christ Series

Contributed by W Pat Cunningham on Jan 4, 2020

In our lives, love takes form as self-giving. In this, we imitate Our Lord, who humbled Himself and gave Himself for our salvation.

Tuesday after the Epiphany 2020 In these four short verses penned two thousand years ago by St. John, there are nine repetitions of some form of the noun or verb “to love.” What is love? St. Thomas Aquinas tells us that Love is the proper name of the Holy Spirit. Just as the Logos, the Son who is ...read more

Scripture: 1 John 4:7-10, Mark 6:34-44, Matthew 9:36-38

Denomination: Catholic

God's Great Compassion

Contributed by Simon Bartlett on Jun 19, 2021

Jesus calls us to be merciful as God is merciful, and in the way God acted towards the people of Nineveh, he set the bar very high. The Assyrians were among the cruellest people in history.

INTRODUCTION Jonah is one of the shortest books in the Bible. It’s just 48 verses long. That’s shorter than a lot of chapters in the New Testament. Because it’s such a short book, when Bible translators begin work translating the Bible into other languages they’ll often start with Jonah. They ...read more

Scripture: Jonah 1:1-3

Denomination: Baptist

Compassion Vs Rules (John 5)

Contributed by I. Grant Spong on May 26, 2025

Which comes first compassion or man-made rules? Let's look at John 5.

Is Jesus divine? Did He put compassion above man-made rules? Did religious leaders want to murder Him? Do we believe Jesus’ words? Let's look at John 5. What did Jesus come across at the pool of Bethesda? The section in square brackets is not found in early manuscripts. Some time later, Jesus ...read more

Denomination: Baptist

Jonah's Anger Vs God's Compassion SermonCentral

Contributed by SermonCentral on Oct 11, 2023

Help my congregation to understand the power of compassion.

Good morning, my dear brothers and sisters in Christ. I am truly blessed to be standing here before you today, as we gather in unity and fellowship to share in the Word of God. Today, we are going to embark on a journey through the pages of the Bible, specifically focusing on the book of Jonah. Our ...read more

Scripture: Jonah 4:1-4

Topics: Compassion, Anger

Spiritual Progression

Contributed by James May on Apr 17, 2005

Every truly Born Again Child of God should have signs of Spiritual Progression in their life. We should be ever growing, and ever becoming more committed to Christ.

SPIRITUAL PROGRESSION by Pastor Jim May In the life of every truly “born again” Child of God, there should be a process underway be which we are brought into a place of maturity in Christ. What we were yesterday is no more, what we are today is ever changing, and what we shall be tomorrow, by ...read more

Scripture: Proverbs 22:6

Denomination: Independent/Bible

Spiritual Adultery

Contributed by Mike Fogerson on Oct 8, 2012

Adultery happens in some marriages but there is another type of adultery that takes place much more often – Spiritual Adultery.

Dr. Mike Fogerson May 20, 2012 Introduction A Do you remember when Sandra Bullock won her Golden Globe for her role as Leigh Anne Tuohy in “The Blind Side?” 1 In her acceptance speech she said of her then husband, “I love you. You are so hot.” a She was married to the ...read more

Scripture: James 4:4-7

Denomination: Baptist

Spiritual Amnesia: The Unfailing Grace For A Forgetful People Series

Contributed by Paul Dayao on Sep 10, 2025

This epic psalm serves as a crucial lesson on intergenerational faith, warning us against the dangers of spiritual amnesia by recounting Israel's cycle of rebellion and God's even greater cycle of relentless compassion and grace.

Spiritual Amnesia: The Unfailing Grace for a Forgetful People Introduction: The Stories That Shape Us Today is September 11th. It's a date that, for many around the world, is not just another day on the calendar. It’s a day for remembering. It’s a day to tell a story of tragedy, of heroism, ...read more

Denomination: Baptist

True Spirituality

Contributed by Roger Thomas on Jun 13, 2005

Overview of Colossians and its explanation of the Christ-like life.

Colossians: The Secret of True Spirituality Colossians 1:27-2:8 Dr. Roger W. Thomas, Preaching Minister First Christian Church, Vandalia, MO Introduction: Janet loves the Lord. She is active in her church. She works hard at trying to do what’s right. But she still struggles. She wonders if ...read more

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Spiritual Adoption Series

Contributed by Matthew Kratz on Nov 26, 2015

1) Arrangement of Adoption (Romans 8:14), 2) Access through Adoption (Romans 8:15), 3) Assurance of Adoption (Romans 8:16)

Somewhere in Canada tonight, a child will go to bed in a room that’s not their own, will cry for a mother who is not there, will long for the embrace of a father to keep them safe. This child is waiting to belong. In fact, there are more than 30,000 adoptable kids in Canada who are waiting ...read more

Scripture: Romans 8:14-16

Denomination: Other

Spiritual Thermodynamics Series

Contributed by C. Philip Green on Feb 15, 2024

Multiply and grow through faith in God’s Word, opposition, and obedience to God.

In The Last Days Newsletter, Leonard Ravenhill tells about a group of tourists visiting a picturesque village. They walked by an old man sitting beside a fence, and one of them asked, “Were any great men born in this village?” The old man replied, “Nope, only babies” (Leonard Ravenhill, The Last ...read more

Scripture: Genesis 1:28, Matthew 28:19-20, Acts 1:8, Matthew 16:18, Acts 8:1-4, Acts 5:29, Exodus 1:1-22  (view more)  (view less)

Denomination: Evangelical Free

Moving Ahead – When All Seems Lost Series

Contributed by Bobby Stults on Jan 19, 2014

Moving ahead can be scary... Moving ahead can seem like a waste of time if we don't see the need But this morning we are also going to look at where moving ahead may seem impossible b/c we MAY feel like all is lost! Look at the story of Paul and Silas...

Sermon Brief Date Written: January 15, 2014 Date Preached: January 19, 2014 Where Preached: OPBC (AM) Sermon Details: Series Title: Moving Ahead Sermon Title: Moving Ahead – When All Seems Lost Sermon Text: Acts 16:16-40 [ESV] Introduction: Prior to 1880 if you wanted to ...read more

Scripture: Acts 16:16-40

Denomination: Baptist

The Difficulty Of Love Youth Sermon

Contributed by Youth Sermons on Sep 5, 2023

Love can be difficult, especially when it involves people who are different or disagree with us. However, through humility and the help of the Holy Spirit, we can overcome these challenges and love like Jesus.

God, loving others can be really tough sometimes. Help us to love like you do, even when it's super hard. Thanks for loving us and giving us a way to forgiveness through Jesus. Today, we're gonna chat about the real deal about love. We all have those stories of times when it was super hard to love ...read more

Scripture: James 4:1-3, James 4:7-10, Galatians 5:16-26

Topics: Divine Love, Humanity, Spiritual Growth, Compassion

Flip The Blessing Youth Sermon

Contributed by Youth Sermons on Sep 5, 2023

As believers, we are called to bless others, regardless of their response. By focusing on others, appreciating their good qualities, and speaking well of them, we can invoke God's authority and bring blessings into their lives.

You know how in video games, you get power-ups or bonuses that give you extra points or abilities? Well, in real life, we have something similar, and it's called blessings. You remember the story of the Israelites, right? They were wandering in the desert, and God gave them this awesome blessing ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 103:2, Numbers 6:24-26, 1 Peter 2:9, Matthew 10:12, Zechariah 9:12, Job 42:10-12  (view more)  (view less)

Topics: Kindness, Compassion, Spiritual Growth, Positive Influence

Spiritual Thermodynamics Series

Contributed by C. Philip Green on May 4, 2012

We grow and multiply through faith, oppression, and obedience as God's ancient people did when they experienced harsh treatment in Egypt.

In The Last Days Newsletter, Leonard Ravenhill tells about a group of tourists visiting a picturesque village. They walked by an old man sitting beside a fence, and one of them asked, “Were any great men born in this village?” The old man replied, “Nope, only babies.” ...read more

Scripture: Exodus 1:1-22

Denomination: Evangelical Free