Sermons on Reciprocation: showing 16-30 of 1,075

Something God Doesn't Do And Neither Should We

Contributed by Monty Newton on Jan 13, 2014

When we love with the love of God our love is absolutely free of partiality.

Title: Something God Doesn’t Do and Neither Should We Text: Acts 10:34-44 Thesis: When we love with the love God our love is absolutely free of partiality. Introduction “Is there anything God cannot do?” is an age-old question. When I was a boy the biggie was, “Can God ...read more

Scripture: Acts 10:34-44

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Forgiveness, Yes Or No?

Contributed by William Meakin on Mar 9, 2024

“Yes” is defined as an affirmative response to a request, question, command, or suggestion. Alternatively, “No” is respectively described as the negative reciprocation for each.

Shannon L. Alder, a female author and physical therapist who works as an inpatient therapist at a rehabilitation hospital in California once remarked: “People that hold onto hate for so long do so because they want to avoid dealing with their pain. They falsely believe if they forgive they are ...read more

Scripture: Mark 11:25, 1 John 1:9, Matthew 18:21-22, James 5:12

A Life Of Trust Series

Contributed by Vic Folkert on Jun 9, 2020

"Ask...Seek...Knock..." is trusting God for his best. The Golden Rule is not reciprocity, but trust in God's best.

Healthy Disciples: A LIFE OF TRUST—Matthew 7:7-12 In this series on the last part of the Sermon on the Mount, we have considered what Jesus said about a healthy Christian life. Previously in his teaching on the hillside that day, Jesus talked about prayer. He warned his disciples about making a ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 7:7-12

Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

Sins Against The Holy Spirit: Insulting Series

Contributed by Alvin Hathaway, Sr. on May 22, 2011

The idea of insulting the Holy Spirit means that you will accept the benefits of God's love; and do not reciprocate with your love and allegiance; but with contempt.

Sunday, March 8, 2009 Sins against the Holy Spirit: Insulting Hebrews 10: 22 – 31 Many of you may remember the original version of Lorraine Hansberry’s play, “A Raisin in the Sun”, later it would become a movie, and recently it was shown on Broadway with an updated cast. ...read more

Scripture: Hebrews 10:22-31

Denomination: Baptist

Agape Love

Contributed by Dr. Odell Belger on Mar 29, 2022

Have you ever wondered why God is so good to lost people when they do not reciprocate in their feelings toward Him?

Illus: Perhaps the answer can be illustrated by the story of the little girl who went to her mother to show her some fruit her friend gave her. The mother said, “Your friend has been very kind.” “Yes,” said the child, “She gave me more; but I gave some away.” When her mother asked who she gave ...read more

Scripture: 1 Corinthians 13:4-8

Denomination: Baptist

Knowing The Good Shepherd: Transformed By The Truth John 10:14-15 Series

Contributed by Dean Courtier on Jan 28, 2024

In the timeless words of John 10:14-15, we find Jesus revealing Himself as the Good Shepherd. Today, let's journey into the profound truth embedded in these verses, exploring the transformative power of knowing and being known by the Shepherd of our souls.

Knowing the Good Shepherd: Transformed by the Truth John 10:14-15 Introduction: In the timeless words of John 10:14-15, we find Jesus revealing Himself as the Good Shepherd. Today, let's journey into the profound truth embedded in these verses, exploring the transformative power of knowing and ...read more

Scripture: John 10:14-15, Psalm 139:1-2, Isaiah 43:1, Romans 5:8

Denomination: Pentecostal

Matthew 7:12 – Stop Following Me! Series

Contributed by Ross Cochrane on May 17, 2012

There’s a shop on the corner of OBLIGATION STREET and RECIPROCITY. It advertises free tickets, scratch-its, gifts, invitations, free samples, biros, key-rings, 2 for one. All designed to make me feel OBLIGATED to give or buy or comply or compromise in som

Matthew 7:12 – STOP FOLLOWING ME! I was looking at Instragram photographs recently. On the most popular photographs, so many people made comments such as “I will like you 5 times if you like me”. It was as blatant as that (and as pathetic). They scream “Make me popular, ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 7:12

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

The Faithfulness Of God

Contributed by Patrick Agbonkpolor on Dec 8, 2020

God is a faithful God. He is faithful to His words and promises. He is faithful to preserving the lives of the believers. The believer should reciprocate by being faithful to God.

TOPIC: THE FAITHFULNESS OF GOD TEXT: LAMENTATION 3:22-23 "It is of the LORD'S mercies that we are not consumed because his compassions fail not. They are new every morning: great is thy faithfulness" We thank God for the year 2020. It has been an interesting year; filled with ...read more

Scripture: Lamentations 3:22-23

Denomination: Pentecostal

Valentine’s Day: A Love Worth Giving

Contributed by Scott Bayles on Feb 10, 2010

This an alliterated expository message from John 15 that tells the story behind Valentine’s Day and urges people to receive, reciprocate and recycle the love of Jesus. PowerPoint available if you e-mail me.

Valentine’s Day: A Love Worth Giving Scott Bayles, pastor First Christian Church Well, today is Saint Valentine’s Day! I hope none of you husbands or boyfriends forgot about it. I asked Ashley what she wanted for Valentine’s Day earlier this week. She said, “Nothing.” I guess I’ll find out later ...read more

Scripture: John 15:9-17

Denomination: Christian Church

Justice And Injustice In Court - On Trial – But What Is The Verdict? Part 2 Of 2 Series

Contributed by Ron Ferguson on Jul 28, 2022

Justice is crying out for satisfaction in this horrible unjust world. Justice is allied to TRUTH so truth must be pursued so that justice can be implemented. Injustice, Justice and Truth are explored.

JUSTICE AND INJUSTICE IN COURT - ON TRIAL – BUT WHAT IS THE VERDICT? PART 2 OF 2 I would like to take up our examination from last time and am repeating the last two paragraphs. This time we will be looking further into biblical justice. JUSTICE IS CRYING OUT FOR SATISFACTION Our governments ...read more

Scripture: Isaiah 59:9-19, Isaiah 33:7-8, Zechariah 8:3-5, Isaiah 10:1-2, Romans 4:3, Romans 6:13, Philippians 1:11, Hebrews 12:11, Micah 3:1-3, Micah 3:4, Galatians 6:7  (view more)  (view less)

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Fundamental Gratitude Youth Sermon

Contributed by Youth Sermons on Sep 5, 2023

Gratitude is more than just saying "thank you." It is an offering of thanks for the grace we have received. It is a reciprocal practice, where we receive God's grace and offer it back to Him and others.

You know, these past few years we've lost a lot of famous legends. It makes us all stop and think about what really matters in life. We all want to live a life that means something, right? A life that leaves a mark. But what makes a life meaningful? The Bible tells us it's all about gratitude. When ...read more

Topics: Appreciation, Thankfulness, Positive Psychology, Emotional Wellbeing

Fully Realized Forgiveness...the Test Of Love-1

Contributed by Byron Sherman on Apr 9, 2015

1 of 5. Jesus called Simon the Pharisee to task regarding two demonstrations of love. Fully Realized is reflected in a reciprocal/proportional appreciation. But Where/How is it tested? Realized Forgiveness is tested in the crucible of...

FULLY REALIZED FORGIVENESS...The TEST of LOVE/Trust-I— Luke 7:36-50 Attention: In chemistry classes, we were sometimes required to grind up & heat a substance in a crucible—a small heat resistant ceramic bowl with a pestle. The substance we were given was unknown to us. We were ...read more

Scripture: Luke 7:36-50

Denomination: Baptist

Fully Realized Forgiveness...the Test Of Love-2 Series

Contributed by Byron Sherman on Apr 14, 2015

2 of 5. Jesus called Simon the Pharisee to task regarding two demonstrations of love. Fully Realized is reflected in a reciprocal/proportional appreciation. But Where/How is it tested? Realized Forgiveness is tested in the crucible of...

FULLY REALIZED FORGIVENESS...The TEST of LOVE/Trust-II—Luke 7:36-50 Attention: HITLER’s REALIZATION? The following is presented as true yet many doubt its truth. On September 28, 1918, during WW-I a Private Henry Tandey, a British soldier serving near the French village of Marcoing, ...read more

Scripture: Luke 7:36-50

Denomination: Baptist

The Joy Of Abiding In Christ

Contributed by Pastor Yolito De Gracia on Sep 17, 2006

God wants His children to be fruitful and joyful. V8,11. But this can be only achieved by Abiding in Christ. Abiding is a reciprocal principle, when we abide in Christ , God the Father is glorified and in return we will experience the fullness of Joy.

Title: THE JOY OF ABIDING IN CHRIST Text: John 15:1-11 John 15:4 Abide in me, and I in you. As the branch cannot bear fruit of itself, except it abide in the vine; no more can ye, except ye abide in me. John 15:11 These things have I spoken unto you, that my joy might remain in you, and that ...read more

Scripture: John 15:1-11

Denomination: Baptist

"stay On The Assignment."

Contributed by Dr. Jerry Hulse on Jul 6, 2022

"Teamwork with other believers can bring people together. Unity and harmony have an unquestionable power, and by working together, we can spread the message of Jesus Christ to a confused, lost, and hurting world looking for answers and a reason to live."

SCRIPTURAL REFERENCES (Proverbs 6:6-8) (6) " Go to the ant, thou sluggard; consider her ways, and be wise:" (7) "Which having no guide, overseer, or ruler," (8) "Provideth her meat in the summer, and ...read more

Scripture: Proverbs 6:6-11, Proverbs 30:24-25, Proverbs 13:4, Proverbs 20:4, Philippians 3:13-14, Hebrews 12:1-2, Hebrews 11:1-40, Matthew 28:18-20  (view more)  (view less)

Denomination: Pentecostal