Sermons on Unusual Kindness:

Remembered Prominence, Ridiculous Preconception, Reliable Promises

Contributed by Judith Hand on Nov 9, 2013

Looking ahead to a new temple, a new kind of existence, and the promise of a new home in heaven.

Haggai 1:15-2:9 First, a Remembered Prominence…. In our Old Testament reading from Haggai we see that the Jewish believers in that day began to think all was lost, especially when they compared the beautiful temple of Solomon with the ruins around them now. But the prophet tells them that ...read more

Scripture: Luke 20:27-38

Denomination: Methodist

He Saved Us!

Contributed by Christopher Holdsworth on Dec 14, 2013

The kindness and love of God our Saviour was manifested in the INCARNATION of our Lord Jesus Christ.

HE SAVED US. Titus 3:4-7. Paul instructs Titus to remind his congregation to behave as good citizens (Titus 3:1-2). Next, the Apostle describes what we are saved from: “for (because - a word not to be omitted) we once also were…” (Titus 3:3). Then Paul shows us what God has done. Titus 3:4. ...read more

Scripture: Titus 3:4-7, Titus 3:3-7

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Goodness Series

Contributed by Steven Spillman on May 2, 2008

When Paul lists the fruit of the Spirit in Galatians, “kindness” comes just before “goodness.”

But the fruit of the Spirit is love, joy, peace, patience, kindness, goodness, faithfulness, gentleness and self-control.” (Galatians 5:22) Last week we talked about “kindness” as a fruit of the Spirit. When Paul lists the fruit of the Spirit in Galatians, “kindness” comes just before “goodness.” ...read more

Scripture: Galatians 5:22

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

A Needed Ingredient

Contributed by Dr. Jerry N. Watts on Oct 7, 2013

For this culture there seems to be one thing missing (Kind of like one missing ingredient in a casserole).

A NEEDED INGREDIENT Mark – God’s Message for Today - # 30 of Jerry Watts Mark 6:53-56 * I painfully remember the first time I prepared “hamburgers” on grill. My recollections of half-way watching dad do it and how good those grilled burgers were. I knew about the fire, ...read more

Scripture: Mark 6:53-56

Denomination: Baptist

The Miracle Of Grace

Contributed by Jim Keegan on Aug 15, 2020

Grace is the kind, merciful, generous love of God for us, and the essence of our witness in the world.

During a conference on World Religions, scholars were debating what belief, if any, was unique to the Christian faith. They agreed that it wasn’t morality, or compassion, or a belief in judgement and an afterlife. Other great religions included those same teachings. So the question was ...read more

Scripture: Ephesians 2:4-10

The Uniqueness Of Jesus Series

Contributed by Glenn Pease on Aug 21, 2020

Jesus was one of a kind. There has never been anyone like Him in all of history.

THE UNIQUENESS OF JESUS Based on John7:25-46 An advertisement that was originally printed in the Miner's Magazine as a serious add was later published by the Reader's Digest as humor. The ad read, "Wanted: Man to work on nuclear fissionable isotope molecular reactive counter and ...read more

Scripture: John 7:25-46

Public Prayers And Private Prayers

Contributed by Dr. Odell Belger on Feb 20, 2025

Today with God’s help I am going to be preaching on two kinds of PRAYERS

Why? (1) Because much of the preaching that preachers preach about today is about PRIVATE PRAYERS only. (2) They SELDOM EVER preach on PUBLIC PRAYERS making the distinction between PUBLIC and PRIVATE. Both of these kinds of prayers are taught throughout the scriptures and should be preached. ...read more

Scripture: 1 Chronicles 4:9-10

Denomination: Baptist

Doing Good To The Household Of Faith

Contributed by Rev. Samuel Arimoro on Feb 26, 2025

Doing good to the household of faith means showing love, kindness, and generosity to fellow believers.

DOING GOOD TO THE HOUSEHOLD OF FAITH By Rev. Samuel Arimoro Main Text: Galatians 6:10 – “As we have therefore opportunity, let us do good unto all men, especially unto them who are of the household of faith.” Supporting Texts: Hebrews 13:16, Romans 12:10, James 2:15-16, 1 John 3:17-18, Acts ...read more

Scripture: Galatians 6:10, Hebrews 13:16, Romans 12:10, James 2:15-16, 1 John 3:17-18, Acts 4:32-35  (view more)  (view less)

Denomination: Assembly Of God

Excuse Me, Your But's In The Way

Contributed by Wayne Lawson on Jul 6, 2021

Every kind of ‘But’ interferes with my life of just living an authentic life for God

TITLE: EXCUSE ME, YOUR BUT’S IN THE WAY SCRIPTURE: HEBREWS 10:24-25 (This is not an original sermon, although I have adapted much for present day delivery) I want to lift as a thought this morning Excuse me, your but’s in the way. We all have them, they are usually pretty big, though some may ...read more

Scripture: Hebrews 10:24-25

Denomination: Baptist

As In The Days Of Noah

Contributed by John Oscar on Nov 16, 2021

Pastor John teaches on how Jesus predicted the kind of world that we live in today

As In the Days of Noah CCCAG 9-19-21 Scripture- Matt 24:36-44, Genesis 6, 7 Does anyone remember the old Billy Joel song called “We Didn’t Start the Fire?” It was one of the most famous music videos of all time. In the video, He lists several dozen historical events that have occurred in his ...read more

Denomination: Assembly Of God

Save The Date Series

Contributed by Jason Jones on Jun 4, 2025

This morning we will see how God deals with three kinds of responses to the offer of salvation.

Background to passage, Matthew 22:1-14: the third parable in a trilogy of direct assaults in his two-day confrontation with the religious leaders of Jerusalem at the beginning of the last week of his life. Opening illustration: I get official invitations to events at UT with the College of ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 22:1-14

Denomination: Baptist

Overcoming Obstacles In Faith SermonCentral

Contributed by SermonCentral on Sep 9, 2023

Every kind of 'But' interferes with my life of just living an authentic life for God

Today, I want to discuss a common hindrance in our lives that often prevents us from living authentically for God. It's something we all have, and it can be quite significant. I'm talking about our "buts." These "buts" tend to get in the way and hinder us from fully embracing a life dedicated to ...read more

Scripture: Hebrews 10:24-25

Topics: Faith, Overcoming Obstacles

The Antodote For A Troubled Life

Contributed by Norris Harris I on Feb 13, 2003

I must use this period of ministry in addressing those very special saint who are experiencing UNUSUAL TROUBLE and are TROUBLED thereby. I need to address you because You and Your Experience has been Overlooked and given Too Little Attention by the minist

“Trouble in my way, I have to cry sometimes. So much trouble, I have to cry sometimes. I lay awake at night, but that’s alright; Because I know Jesus will fix it after awhile.” Here we are again. I want to use this ‘Preaching Moment’ to deal with what’s going on underneath our skin. So, WE NEED TO ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 42:1-5

Denomination: Baptist

Children Of God

Contributed by Charles Scott on Jan 19, 2008

“I will tell of the kindnesses of the LORD, the deeds for which he is to be praised, according to all the LORD has done for us--yes, the many good things he has done for the house of Israel, according to his compassion and many kindnesses.”

Children of God Isaiah 63__7-14 Sun, Dec 30, 2007 First Sun. after. Christmas First: Is. 63:7-14 : Gal 4:4-7 Gospel: Matt. 2:13-23 Psalm 111 Invocation: In the name of the Father and of the + Son and of the Holy Spirit. Amen. At the beginning of our Old Testament reading for today, ...read more

Scripture: Isaiah 63:7-14

Denomination: Anglican

Serving

Contributed by Rick Stacy on May 27, 2009

You may never get the kind of recognition or applause that you might like or that you see others getting for doing the same kind of work. But Jesus tells us in the Sermon on the Mount that the Father sees what is done in secret.

UNSTOPPABLE: Serving Others July 20 Knowledge Understands – Values Transform Knowledge Understands – Values Transform Values determine who we are. I remember being taught the importance of values when someone – I really don’t remember who – told me about a young man who joined the marines where ...read more

Scripture: Luke 17:7-10

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ