Sermons on Total Compassion:

Go The Second Mile

Contributed by Bill Butsko on Feb 19, 2011

Jesus shows us how to go the second mile in our daily walk through life.

Text: “And whoever compels you to go one mile, go with him two” (Matthew 5:41). Our Scripture lesson begins with the words, “You have heard that it was said, ‘An eye for an eye and a tooth for a tooth’” (Matthew 5:38). I don’t know what you think, but I ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 5:38-48

Denomination: Christian Church

Helping The Helpless

Contributed by James May on Mar 6, 2011

The Story of the Good Samaritan carries a message for us all.

Helping the Helpless Sunday, March 06, 2011 By Pastor James May What is the most important question that any man can ask? A number of time, throughout God’s Word, we find those who have discovered what that question is and they voice that question. As I look over this congregation, I see a ...read more

Scripture: Luke 10:25-37

Denomination: Independent/Bible

Helping The Hurting

Contributed by Domingo Reyes on Jul 25, 2009

We are called to help those in need. Our model is Jesus himself.

JESUS’ EXAMPLE A. ) He was passionate about people - people were not just a means to an end (paycheck). They were why he came. Luke 4:18 The Spirit of the Lord is upon me, because he hath anointed me to preach the gospel to the poor; he hath sent me to heal the brokenhearted, to preach ...read more

Scripture: 2 Corinthians 1:3-4

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

One Portion More

Contributed by Joseph Smith on Jan 23, 2009

For Baptist Identity Sunday. God has given the Baptist tribe one portion more of evangelistic zeal, missions involvement, and investment in freedom. This church is equipped with one portion more to do its mission.

I recently witnessed a special event, and was very impressed with how many Baptists there were in it. Everywhere I looked, I saw Baptists; every time the announcer identified anybody, I heard the word, "Baptist". It was one of the most sectarian occasions I’ve seen in a long while. There was a ...read more

Denomination: Baptist

Bringing Others To Jesus

Contributed by Gerald Steffy on Oct 7, 2009

“Bringing others to Jesus is the most important ministry we can do as Christ’s disciples."

BRINGING OTHERS TO JESUS Luke 5:17-26 Proposition: “Bringing others to Jesus is the most important ministry we can do as Christ’s disciples." Objective: My purpose is to challenge God’s people concerning the importance of bringing others to Jesus today. INTRODUCTION: Illus: During one ...read more

Scripture: Luke 5:17-26

Denomination: Baptist

A Call That Changes Everything

Contributed by Gerald Steffy on Oct 7, 2009

“A call that changes everything brings a new direction and a new hope for the future in our service for our Lord"

A CALL THAT CHANGES EVERYTHING Luke 5:27-32 Proposition: “A call that changes everything brings a new .direction and a new hope for the future in our service for our Lord" Objective: My purpose is to challenge to seriously consider making a proper response to a call that can change everything ...read more

Scripture: Luke 5:27-32

Denomination: Baptist

People Can Stifle God's Love Series

Contributed by Paul Shafit on Dec 1, 2009

The contrast between legalism and loving obedience of God’s Word

A lecturer, when explaining stress management to an audience, raised a glass of water and asked, "How heavy is this glass of water?" Answers called out ranging from 2 to 5 pounds. The lecturer replied, "The absolute weight doesn’t matter. It depends on how long you try to hold it." He continued, ...read more

Scripture: John 5:1-15

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

When The Holy Ghost Shows Up

Contributed by Brian Matherlee on Dec 9, 2009

What would happen if Jesus showed up and led every follower of His in our community to live out His mission?

WHEN THE HOLY GHOST SHOWS UP Sunday, June 28, 2009 Pastor Brian Matherlee What is it about our town & area that we love? What makes this place special? What about our area does God love? What would happen if Jesus showed up and led every follower of His in our community to live out His ...read more

Scripture: Luke 19:41-42

Denomination: Wesleyan

Count Your Blessings

Contributed by Lou Petrie on Jan 5, 2012

The story of the 10 lepers encourages us to count our many blessings in life and finally be thankful to God.

TITLE: COUNT YOUR BLESSINGS TEXT: LUKE 17:11-19 INTRODUCTION: "One little, two little, three little Indians...Ten little Indian boys." I am not a very good counter. I learned to count in prison. God keeps count. THE HAIR ON YOUR HEAD. THE SHEEP IN HIS FLOCK. THE CATTLE ON A THOUSAND ...read more

Scripture: Luke 17:11-19

Denomination: Baptist

What Have You Done, For Him Lately?

Contributed by Charlie Roberts on Jul 10, 2012

Far to many Christians have only a convenient relationship with God, instead of a committed one. God is only for their convenience, for only when they have a need they can’t work out on their own! (there’s a lot of 7-11 Christians in the world)

“What Have You Done, For Him Lately? This little light of mine/I’m gonna let it shine This little light of mine/I’m gonna let it shine This little light of mine/I’m gonna let it shine Let it shine/Let it shine/Let it shine Do you remember the verses? 1. Everywhere I go/I’m gonna let it shine 2. ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 5:13-16

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Modern Day Prodigal

Contributed by Bret Bone on Aug 6, 2012

Open you’re Bibles this morning to the book of Luke 15…it is here that we find 3 of the Parables that Jesus taught on. Three main words come to my mind when thinking about these Parables…Lost…Found…and Rejoice. Jesus was preparing to share 3 stories tha

Welcome and Announcements… Slide #1 Prayer… Open our eyes Lord Open you’re Bibles this morning to the book of Luke 15…it is here that we find 3 of the Parables that Jesus taught on. Three main words come to my mind when thinking about these ...read more

Scripture: Luke 15:1-24

Do We Want To See What Jesus Saw?

Contributed by Emil Boniog on May 19, 2011

Jesus looked beyond the physical appearance of people and saw THE SUFFERINGS OF HUMANITY. He also looked at the ministry and saw THE SHORTAGE OF HARVESTERS. The challenge: Do you feel the pains and desperation of people around you? Will you be a worker in

DO WE WANT TO SEE WHAT JESUS SAW? Matt. 9:35-38 THE PROPOSITION: We can only have true compassion for people the way Jesus had compassion for them until we look at people the way Jesus look at them. Verse 35 says that our Lord went to where the people were. He went from town to town, from village ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 9:35-38

Denomination: Baptist

Writing On The Ground! Series

Contributed by Bala Samson on Dec 18, 2011

What did Jesus write on the ground? It is and has been a million dollar question for long!

Writing on the ground! John 8:6”This they said, testing Him, that they might have something of which to accuse Him. But Jesus stooped down and wrote on the ground with His finger, as though He did not hear.” What did Jesus write on the ground? It is and has been a million dollar ...read more

Scripture: John 8:8-10

Denomination: Pentecostal

Life Is Too Precious To Waste

Contributed by Wayne Lawson on Aug 25, 2014

How do we view the tragic events of Ferguson, MO where an unarmed 18 year was shot and killed by a police officer. What is our response as people of Faith, as Christians? We must care and evaluate, what are we doing with our life?

TITLE: LIFE IS TOO PRECIOUS TO WASTE SCRIPTURE: EPHESIANS 5:15-17 We all have been watching once again the sad reality of another one of our YOUNG BLACK MEN GUNNED DOWN IN THE STREETS AT THE HANDS OF THOSE WHO TOOK AN OATH TO PROTECT AND SERVE. The sad reality is, we will eventually move beyond ...read more

Scripture: Ephesians 5:15-17

Denomination: Baptist

Rampant Acts Of Kindness

Contributed by Terry Barnhill on May 11, 2010

Three ways that Jesus showed kindness.

If you were describing our world, would you describe it as a kind place? If so, just what “kind of place” are you thinking of? For instance, have you tried recently to get service in a crowded store? Were you shocked recently by something on the news? Doesn’t it seem like ...read more

Scripture: John 15:9-17

Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed