Sermons on Understanding Others:

Take Notice And Care!

Contributed by Stephanie M. Stark on Sep 24, 2022

We’ve all been there…lean times…maybe some leaner than others, but we all know what it’s like to get creative with what you’ve got. However, I don’t think any of us have ever been forced to beg on the side of a street, and that is where this morning’s lesson begins.

Grace and peace to you from God, our creator, and our Lord and Savior, Jesus the Christ. Amen. Growing up I never knew how poor we actually were. When my mom made macaroni and cheese with ranch style beans, I thought it was because she was trying to be creative, and not because that was all there ...read more

Scripture: Luke 16:19-31

Why Should I Do It?

Contributed by Rick Gillespie- Mobley on Jul 19, 2018

Why should we humble ourselves to do menial and low level jobs for others? Because Jesus humbled himself to wash the disciles feet.

Why Should I Do It? 7/15/2018 John 13:12-17 Acts 1:1-11 Have you ever been in a situation in which somebody asked you to do something that you really didn’t want to do it, and you even thought it was unfair for them to ask you to do it. You may have said verbally or inside your head, ...read more

Scripture: John 13:1-15

Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

The Road To Forgiveness Series

Contributed by Billy Ricks on Feb 20, 2011

Paul is directing Philemon, Onesimus and you and me down the Road to forgivenes. We find that unforgivness impacts your physical, and mental health. God is not a fuddy dud but a compassionate father wanting only whats best for us. Forgivenes is the roa

Intro: In the past two weeks we have studied the personal yet powerful letter from Paul to Philemon. It is very interesting to note the word forgiveness is never mentioned in this little letter. However much is said about forgiveness by the apostle Paul. Don’t forget the call to put flesh on ...read more

Scripture: Philemon 1:8-18

Denomination: Baptist

8 Words To Change Your Family: Forgiveness Series

Contributed by Brian Bill on May 15, 2011

Families that forgive know how to live. If you're going to grow, you must let it go.

8 Words to Change Your Family: Forgiveness Ephesians 4:26-32 Rev. Brian Bill 5/15/11 “It’s not often that forgiveness becomes the topic of a national conversation.” This sentence comes from a book called, “Amish Grace,” which recounts the true story of the murder of ...read more

Scripture: Ephesians 4:26-32

Denomination: Baptist

The Weight Of Forgiveness Series

Contributed by Michael Deutsch on Jan 25, 2011

A final look at forgiveness part 4 of 4.

The Weight of Forgiveness February 21, 2010 Can you believe for the past 8 weeks we have looked at only 2 very relevant topics. We’ve looked at anger for 4 weeks, and now we are on week 4 of forgiveness. You won’t want to miss next week’s conclusion to the series. It’s ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 51:1-17

Denomination: Baptist

The Challenge Of Forgiveness Series

Contributed by Scott Kircher on Feb 16, 2009

What forgiveness is and what it isn’t

This Series is based upon a series by Nelson Searcy and the Journey Church. This sermon is my own however. The Challenge of Forgiveness Matthew 6:14-15 Genesis 45:1-15 Forgiving doesn’t mean we Forget People’s Sins Forgiving does mean we Remember God’s Sovereignty Forgiving doesn’t mean Justice ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 6:14-15

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Giving Thanks To God

Contributed by Craig Condon on Oct 10, 2015

Thanksgiving is a time when we pause to celebrate and give thanks to God for everything he has given us, and the best way to give thanks to God is to pray.

Thanksgiving was approaching, and a family had received a Thanksgiving card with a painting of a Pilgrim family on their way to church. Grandma showed the card to her small grandchildren and observed, “The Pilgrim children liked to go to church with their mothers and ...read more

Scripture: 1 Timothy 2:1-7

Denomination: Anglican

Serve One Another Series

Contributed by John Dobbs on Jul 22, 2021

Whether it is serving someone in dire straights or simply serving others as we have opportunity - servitude is the mindset of the Christian life.

Building Up One Another Serve One Another Galatians 5:13 Introduction John Wesley wrote, “One of the principal rules of religion is, to lose no occasion of serving God. And, since he is invisible to our eyes, we are to serve him in our neighbor; which he receives as if done to himself in ...read more

Scripture: Galatians 5:13

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Trusting God Even When We Don't Understand Him Series

Contributed by Scott Maze on May 24, 2021

Today is third installment in our series and we arrive at high point of the story – the place where God breaks His silence and speaks from Heaven.

Job is one of the most unique stories you’ll hear – not just inside the Bible but anywhere. Today is third installment in our series and we arrive at highpoint of the story – the place where God breaks His silence and speaks from Heaven. Job is the story of man named Job, a man whose character was ...read more

Denomination: Baptist

Answer Ten: Don't Judge Or Compare Ministers Series

Contributed by Jerry Cosper on Jul 21, 2015

Some in the Corinthian church were judging the gifts of believers and preachers. This answer takes off from Paul’s ninth answer about letting God be the judge of ministers.

Some in the Corinthian church had made the mistake of judging, boasting, and priding themselves in their superior gifts and achievements. They were judging the gifts of believers and preachers. They were usurping the authority of God alone to gift and to judge men. In reality, they were nothing ...read more

Scripture: 1 Corinthians 4:6-13

Denomination: Baptist

Jesus' Earthly Homecoming

Contributed by John Daniel Johnson on Oct 8, 2011

This was the Homecoming Message delivered to Victory Church. This sermon deals with forgiveness, trust, re-building families, and general Christian love.

Homecoming Service 2011 At Victory Preached by John Daniel Johnson Welcome the 167th Birthday Celebration of our wonderful church here at Victory. I cannot explain it, but there is something simple marvelous about Homecomings. Homecoming can be defined as a time the congregation reflects upon ...read more

Scripture: Luke 4:16-21

Denomination: Baptist

For What Reason Cain Killed Abel, Questions And Answers?

Contributed by Vagner Souza on Oct 18, 2018

Why Cain killed Abel? Answer: For anger and envy, this is what we find to meditate in the Scriptures. But let's look at other questions and biblical answers about these two biblical characters, to then understand and better understand the biblical texts.

Why Cain killed Abel? Answer: For anger and envy, this is what we find to meditate in the Scriptures. But let's look at other questions and biblical answers about these two biblical characters, to then understand and better understand the biblical texts. The best way to learn the Scriptures is ...read more

Scripture: Hebrews 11:4

Denomination: *other

“how Are We To Approach Someone Who Has Offended Us?" Series

Contributed by Dave Mcfadden on Aug 18, 2014

If God calls me to speak to a person who has offended me, how do I go about it?

When we have been offended, we must forgive, which we can do without saying anything to the offender. In fact, the Bible says it is a good thing if was can forgive and then overlook an offense. “It is to one’s glory to overlook an offense.” - Proverbs 19:11 (NIV) So, as a ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 18:15-17

Denomination: Baptist

Overcoming Offenses

Contributed by Jeremy Poling on Oct 2, 2010

How to overcome being offended.

Luk 17:1 Then said he unto the disciples, It is impossible but that offences will come: but woe unto him, through whom they come! Skandalon – trap used to catch animals, offenses are traps of satan. Impediment holding one back, stumblingblock. Strike or hit against Luk 17:2 It were better ...read more

Scripture: Luke 17:1-5

Denomination: Pentecostal

Having The Mind Of Christ

Contributed by Anthony Zibolski on Dec 1, 2009

Advent message of having the mind of Christ. Having a concern for others and loving as Christ loved. That is something we can do only with God’s help.

Imitating Christ Humility Philippians 2:1-11 Introduction- This is the first Sunday of Advent . It is the time set aside for preparation. Preparation and celebrating the birth of Christ. We heard the Advent readings from Scripture. Jeremiah 33- ...read more

Scripture: Philippians 2:1-11

Denomination: Nazarene