Sermons on Tenderness And Compassion:

Sermon On The Autumnal Equinox

Contributed by William Meakin on Sep 4, 2025

The autumnal equinox marks the official transition from summer into autumn.

Albert Camus, a French philosopher and novelist once remarked: “O light! This is the cry of all the characters of ancient drama brought face to face with their fate. This last resort was ours, too, and I knew it now. In the middle of winter I at last discovered that there was in me an invincible ...read more

Scripture: Genesis 8:22, Psalm 104:19, Job 38:12-13, Deuteronomy 11:14

The Harvest Of The Broken Seed: The Paradox Of A Fruitful Life

Contributed by Paul Dayao on Sep 11, 2025

This sermon unpacks the powerful paradox of John 12:24-25, teaching that like a seed that must die to bear fruit, we must surrender our lives to find true fruitfulness and life eternal.

Introduction: The Unexpected King Let us transport ourselves to a moment thick with expectation. The city of Jerusalem is trembling with energy. Dust fills the air, mingling with the shouts of a jubilant crowd. The scent of crushed palm leaves is underfoot. It is the week of the Passover, and ...read more

Scripture: John 12:24-25

Denomination: Baptist

Pentecost Means No Résumé Required

Contributed by Michael Blitz on Jun 10, 2025

There are a lot of reasons people give as to why they think they aren't good enough to serve the Lord. Pentecost Day teaches that it is God's Gifts, and not our innate talents, which enable us to serve Him.

Good Morning. Last week, we looked at Christ ascending into Heaven, and being Seated at the Right hand of the Father. Jesus is no longer with his disciples, and making it more confusing for them, He commissioned them to go into all the world and expand His spiritual kingdom to the ends of the ...read more

Denomination: Anglican

Little Foxes That Destroy The Vine

Contributed by Rev. Samuel Arimoro on Jul 11, 2025

The vine of the Lord is holy, fruitful, and meant to flourish. But when little foxes are allowed in—small sins, secret habits, tolerated attitudes, and spiritual negligence—they ruin the vine.

LITTLE FOXES THAT DESTROY THE VINE By Rev. Samuel Arimoro Main Text: Song of Solomon 2:15 Supporting Texts: 1 Corinthians 5:6; Galatians 5:9; Ecclesiastes 10:1; Matthew 13:25; Hebrews 12:15 INTRODUCTION: In many cases, great destructions do not begin with obvious explosions or visible ...read more

Scripture: Song of Songs 2:15

Denomination: Assembly Of God

The Fruit Of Gentleness

Contributed by Jenny Franklin on Apr 29, 2025

Gentleness is a fruit of the spirit. …Every branch that does bear fruit he prunes, that it may bear more fruit. Already you are clean because of the word that I have spoken to you. John 15:2

The fruit of the Spirit is love, joy, peace, patience, kindness, goodness, faithfulness, gentleness, self-control. Galatians 5:22-23 1. What do you think of when you hear the word gentleness? Synonyms - Gentleness is often translated kindness or meekness Opposites – violent, quarrelsome …not ...read more

Scripture: Galatians 5:22-23, 1 Timothy 3:3, 2 Timothy 2:24, Hosea 11:4, 2 Samuel 22:36, Isaiah 42:3, Psalm 18:35, 1 Thessalonians 2:7, Titus 3:1-7, 1 Peter 2:18-19, Psalm 15:4, Proverbs 15:1, Proverbs 25:15, 1 Peter 3:15-16, 2 Timothy 2:24-26, Galatians 6:1, Ephesians 4:1-3, Colossians 3:12-14, James 3:13, James 3:16-18, 1 Peter 3:3-4, 1 Timothy 6:11-12, Philippians 4:5, John 15:2, Matthew 11:28-30, 1 Corinthians 10:2  (view more)  (view less)

Denomination: Baptist

Nearer, Still Nearer

Contributed by David Dunn on Nov 15, 2025

Christ draws near in our grief, holds our loved one safely in His keeping, and promises resurrection, reunion, and endless nearness to Him.

(A Funeral Sermon Based on the Hymn) Introduction — When Words Are Not Enough On days like this, words feel small. Our hearts feel heavy, our minds feel slow, and our emotions move in waves—sometimes strong, sometimes quiet, sometimes surprising. Grief has a way of slipping into every corner of ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 34:18, John 14:1-3, 1 Thessalonians 4:13-18, Revelation 21:4

Denomination: Seventh-Day Adventist

Josiah's Reforms (2 Chronicles 34)

Contributed by I. Grant Spong on Nov 24, 2025

How can we be rock solid with God?

Why did Israel and Judah waver between good and evil so often? Who can help us hold fast the confession of our hope without wavering? Let’s begin in 2 Chronicles 34. Did Josiah begin to seek the God of his ancestor David as he matured? Do we seek God? Josiah was eight years old when he became ...read more

Denomination: Baptist

A Grateful Heart

Contributed by Rev. Samuel Arimoro on Dec 3, 2025

A call to cultivate a lifestyle of gratitude that honours God, strengthens faith, and attracts continuous blessings.

A GRATEFUL HEART By Rev. Samuel Arimoro Main Text: Psalm 103:1-5 Key Verse: “In every thing give thanks: for this is the will of God in Christ Jesus concerning you.” 1 Thessalonians 5:18 (KJV) Supporting Texts: Psalm 100:4, Colossians 3:15-17, Luke 17:11-19, Hebrews 13:15 INTRODUCTION A ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 103:1-5

Denomination: Assembly Of God

What's On The Inside Waiting To Come Out

Contributed by Rick Gillespie- Mobley on Aug 11, 2004

This is a sermon preached on Pentecost emphasizing that whatever is on the inside of us will come out when pressure is applied.

What’s On The Inside Waiting To Come Out GNLCC Pentecost 5/30/04 Isaiah 6:1-10 Acts 1:1-8 Let’s suppose for a moment that you were in a room with hundreds of bags hanging overhead. All of the bags say the same thing on the outside. All of the bags look just like each other. All of ...read more

Scripture: Acts 1:1-8

Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

Push Through - Praying With Persistence Series

Contributed by Mark Nichols on Mar 18, 2013

God is moved to action through our persistent prayers offered up to him!

TEXT: Luke 18:1-8 TITLE: Praying with Excellence - P.U.S.H. Through (praying with PERSISTENCE) SERIES: Being the Church with Excellence! TOPIC: Persistence in prayer OCCASION: Burnside Christian Church, March 17, 2013 PROP.: God is moved to action through our persistent prayers offered up to ...read more

Scripture: Luke 18:1-8

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Learning To See Others Series

Contributed by Brad Bailey on Dec 8, 2021

Learning to See Others Series: Building Better RELATIONSHIPS October 3, 2021

Learning to See Others Series: Building Better RELATIONSHIPS October 3, 2021 Intro My added welcome... to each of you here and online....It’s a gift to share this time together... growing together. I want to begin by asking us to reflect for a moment. Are you a safe person? I don’t mean are you ...read more

Scripture: Ephesians 5:1-2, Matthew 9:36, Luke 19:1-10

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Two Comforting Visions (Zechariah 1:7-21) Series

Contributed by Garrett Tyson on Jan 21, 2026

There is a type of world peace which God finds profoundly inadequate-- a type where God's people don't participate in its prosperity, and where the wicked have gone unpunished. The 2 visions tag-team, to address this.

Today, we enter into week 2 of our Zechariah study. Last week's verses were kind of an intro to the book, and my guess is that that prophetic word felt "normal." Many of you have heard my earlier series on Haggai, Nahum, and Zephaniah, and Zechariah starts off sounding a lot like ...read more

Scripture: Zechariah 1:7-21

Jesus Acted

Contributed by Tim Zingale on Feb 11, 2003

A sermon for the 6th Sunday after the Epiphany

6th Sunday after Epiphany Mark 1:40-45 "Jesus Acted"   Our gospel lesson this morning shows us very clearly the compassion, the piety, and the love that Jesus had for people on this earth. Jesus was willing to walk with others as they suffered and also in some ways help those people who did ...read more

Scripture: Mark 1:40-45

Denomination: Lutheran

The Power Of A Humble Community

Contributed by Jim Luthy on May 8, 2001

Submit yourself to the family of believers and experience the joy and wonder of a supernatural community.

The Power of a Humble Community Matthew 18:15-20 Pastor Jim Luthy At the beginning of the season, the Portland Trailblazers were considered a favorite to win the NBA championship. Their team consisted of no less than 6 former All-Stars and perhaps the greatest Soviet player in history. Through ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 18:15-20

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Prayers That Can Raise The Dead Series

Contributed by Guy Caley on May 25, 2003

5th in the series "Patterns for Prayer." Considers the question of why God performs miracles in order to help us to know how to pray for the miraculous.

Have you ever heard a miracle? Not heard of a miracle, but heard a miracle? This morning you’re going to. We’re going to play for you a portion of a Sunday school class at First Baptist Church in Brenham, Texas, on January 17, 1993. The teacher of this class in Reverend Duane Miller. Duane had ...read more

Scripture: Acts 9:36-42

Denomination: Assembly Of God