Sermons on Why We Should Help Others:

No Other Gods Series

Contributed by Michael Sawyer on Nov 10, 2013

This is the first in a series that I preached on the Ten Commandments. The focus of the series was on the relationship between God and us and the relevance that the Commandments still have for us from that standpoint.

No Other Gods Exodus 20:3 "You shall have no other gods before me. The children of Israel are at Sinai. They have come to freedom by the hand of God in the plagues of Egypt, the parting of the Red Sea, and the destruction of the armies of Pharaoh. These things were done by God. Not by them. ...read more

Scripture: Exodus 20:3-6

Denomination: Baptist

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 Unhealthy People

Contributed by Jim Erwin on Dec 29, 2010

We need to offer help to those who are unhealthy

Helping Unhealthy People Matthew 17:14-23 Dr. Tolliver has made the following statement: “Spiritually healthy Christians coming together in healthy churches, going to an unhealthy world, with the healing Gospel of Jesus Christ” This parallels what is going on this text. There is a ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 17:14-23

Denomination: Baptist

The Tears Help Series

Contributed by Erick Riddle on Sep 5, 2004

Jesus teaches us the value of mourning.

INTRODUCTION My dad’s parents lived in a very old house. It was a small house, just two bedrooms. They had seven children and 18 grandchildren. When the kids were all grown and moved out, Grandma and Grandpa moved into a tiny house. There was not room for much more than two people. Large groups ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 5:1-4

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Prayer For Others Series

Contributed by Guy Caley on Jun 15, 2003

8th in the series "Patterns for Prayer." Looks at the Church’s payers for Peter in prison as a pattern of intercessory prayer.

Introduction: "Somebody’s Praying Me Through--with military testimonies" (Available at http://doxologyrecords.com/news/article.asp?intNewsItemKey=16) At it’s best prayer is not simply a list of things I want from God but also a time of intercession for others. Intercession is when we pray for ...read more

Scripture: Acts 12:1-16

Denomination: Assembly Of God

Help From On High

Contributed by Steve Shepherd on Oct 7, 2002

We all need help in life. Help from on high is best.

INTRO.- ILL.- A Hollywood maternity shop received this note in the mail: "Dear Sirs, you have not yet delivered that maternity dress I ordered. Please cancel the order. MY DELIVERY WAS FASTER THAN YOURS." Sometimes babies do come sooner than expected. Doctors can set the date, but God ordains ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 121:1-8

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

"We Can Get So Off Base"

Contributed by Ken Sauer on Nov 1, 2014

A sermon about loving mercy.

"We Can Get So Off Base" Matthew 23:1-12 Micah 6:6-8 Like most of us, John Burke (pastor of Gateway Church in Austin, Texas) assumed that he was not a judgmental person. But just in case he was wrong, he tried an experiment: for a whole week he kept track of his judgments about other people. ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 23:1-12

Denomination: United Methodist

Help For The Hopeless Series

Contributed by John Hamby on Jun 17, 2002

Two interwoven stories that teach us some fascinating principles on Faith.

A Study of the Book of Luke Sermon # 22 Help for the Hopeless! Luke 8: 40-56 The Lord and his disciples had returned to the boats following the casting out of the evil spirits from the demon possessed man. As they began ...read more

Scripture: Luke 8:40-56, Luke 8:40-42

Denomination: Baptist

Why I Post About Jesus On Social Media & Why You Should Too

Contributed by Justin Steckbauer on Mar 27, 2021

I'd like to make the case as to why you should utilize your social media accounts for the glory of God.

I'd like to make the case as to why you should utilize your social media accounts for the glory of God. I'd like to share my experience with this journey of social media use, some of the people I've been able to influence, as well as some of the mistakes I've made, and instructions ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 28:19, Matthew 24:14

Denomination: Salvation Army

Be Supportive Of Other Churches Series

Contributed by D. Dewaine Phillips on Oct 30, 2021

If we serve the Lord with the impure motive of personal gain, instead of with the intention of leading people to faith in Christ, then we can become self-focused, critical and judgmental of other believers and other churches.

The apostle Paul once admonished the Philippians, “Let nothing be done through selfish ambition or conceit, but in lowliness of mind let each esteem others better than himself. Let each of you look out not only for his own interests, but also for the interests of others” (Philippians 2:3-4). In ...read more

Scripture: Mark 9:38-41

Denomination: Baptist

Which Church Should You Join? Series

Contributed by Freddy Fritz on Mar 30, 2004

The second sermon in this series on Church Membership is designed to help believers know what characteristics to look for when seeking to become members in a Bible-believing church.

Scripture Why do churches have so many people on their membership rolls who give little or no evidence of Christian commitment or even conversion? Why do many churches find it difficult to motivate members to give, serve, pray and share their faith? The answer is simple. The members were allowed ...read more

Scripture: Acts 2:42-47

Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

Help Wanted

Contributed by John Butler on Mar 8, 2008

God has called us all to be a help in our local church. Learn from the life of Moses how to be a help and not a hinderance.

*****SermonOutline***** Help Wanted! _______________________________________ 1) The Need For Laborers... a) Use Comparison between companies needing help and churches... b) Read: Exo 17:8 Then came Amalek, and fought with Israel in Rephidim. Exo 17:9 And Moses said unto Joshua, Choose us out men, ...read more

Scripture: Exodus 17:8-13

Asking For Help

Contributed by Michael Koplitz on Jan 28, 2025

When Jesus rebuked the storm in the center of the Sea of Galilee he was showing us that Satan and evil can be beaten! Call upon Jesus' help in times of trial because the trials are a metaphor for evil.

Asking for Help Luke 8:22-25 Rabbi Rev. Dr. Michael H. Koplitz Luke 8:22 Now on one of those days Jesus and His disciples got into a boat, and He said to them, “Let’s cross over to the other side of the lake.” So they launched out. 23 But as they were sailing along He fell asleep; and a fierce ...read more

Scripture: Luke 8:22-25

Denomination: United Methodist

Do We Love...?

Contributed by Jerry Flury on Feb 16, 2011

We are not only to love Christ but to love like Christ. We must ask ourselves “Do we love?” Do we love Christ more than we love the world? Our brothers and sisters in Christ? The lost and dying world? Do we really love?

Do We Love...? 1 John 4:7-12 As believers we have been called to a life of love. We are not only to love Christ but to love like Christ. With that thought in mind let us ask ourselves “Do we love?” Do we love Christ more than we love the world? Do we love our brothers and sisters in ...read more

Scripture: 1 John 4:7-12

Denomination: Baptist

Calling On Others

Contributed by Tim Zingale on Jun 30, 2004

A sermon for the 5th Sunday after pentecost

5th Sunday after Pentecost Proper 9 Luke 10:1-11, 16-20 "Calling on Others" "After this the Lord appointed seventy others, and sent them on ahead of him, two by two, into every town and place where he himself was about to come. And he said to them, "The harvest is plentiful, but the laborers ...read more

Scripture: Luke 10:1-20

Denomination: Lutheran