In Sermon Illustrations: "God Is Love"

Napoleon On Jesus  PRO

Contributed by Lalachan Abraham on Feb 18, 2013

NAPOLEON ON JESUS The emperor and conqueror of nations, Napoleon Bonaparte, rightly recognized the absolute uniqueness of Jesus, & expressed it in these words: "I know men, and I tell you that Jesus Christ is no mere man. Between Him and every other person in the World there is no possible term of ...read more

Scripture: Daniel 4:34, Acts 1:8

Tags: God's Love

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

The Immortal Chaplains

Contributed by Ken Pell on Mar 16, 2013

The Immortal Chaplains The USAT Dorchester was a troop transport ship used during WWII. It left New York on January 23, 1943 with approximately 900 soldiers and four army chaplains; George Fox, Alexander Goode, Clark Poling, and John Washington. During the early morning hours of February 3, 1943, ...read more

Tags: God's Love

Denomination: Nazarene

Never Done With You

Contributed by Ken Pell on Apr 14, 2013

NEVER DONE WITH YOU There is a show on the SyFy channel that Vickie and I watch called "Eureka." It is about a sheriff in a town of geniuses. The Sheriff is always working through comedic catastrophes that the geniuses have induced with their experiments. But the biggest dilemma the sheriff often ...read more

Tags: God's Love

Denomination: Nazarene

Walking In The Confidence Of God  PRO

Contributed by Terry Laughlin on Aug 11, 2008

Walking in the Confidence of God "Personal God" Christians can walk in confidence because the Lord is a personal God: Psalm 147:11 says, "the LORD delights in those who fear Him, who put their hope in His unfailing love." Song of Solomon 7:10 presents a wonderful truth in regard to our ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 7:10

Tags: Confidence

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Love Received And Love Given Comprise The Best ...  PRO

Contributed by Sermon Central on Jan 20, 2002

"Love received and love given comprise the best form of therapy." Gordon William Allport (1897-1967) American ...read more

Tags: Romantic Love, Disappointment

Love Is The Key. Joy Is Love Singing; Peace Is ...

Contributed by Sermon Central on Apr 11, 2007

Love is the key. Joy is love singing; peace is love resting; long-suffering is love enduring; kindness is love's touch; goodness is love's character; faithfulness is love's habit; gentleness is ...read more

Tags: Character

If We Are To Love Others As We Love Ourselves, ...

Contributed by Sermon Central on Apr 12, 2007

"If we are to love others as we love ourselves, then we must learn to love the little self which so often needs to be forgiven for doing the things we do not ...read more

Tags: Forgiveness General

If We Are To Love Others As We Love Ourselves, ...

Contributed by Sermon Central on Apr 12, 2007

"If we are to love others as we love ourselves, then we must learn to love the little self which so often needs to be forgiven for doing the things we do not ...read more

Tags: Christian Love

Love Cannot Be Forced, Love Cannot Be Coaxed ...

Contributed by Sermon Central on Apr 12, 2007

"Love cannot be forced, love cannot be coaxed and teased. It comes out of ...read more

Tags: Christian Love

Love Is Most Divine When It Loves According To ...

Contributed by Sermon Central on Apr 12, 2007

"Love is most divine when it loves according to needs, and ...read more

Tags: Christian Love

Love Makes Everything Lovely; Hate Concentrates ...

Contributed by Sermon Central on Apr 12, 2007

Love makes everything lovely; hate concentrates itself on ...read more

Tags: Christian Love

Love Is The Key. Joy Is Love Singing. Peace Is ...

Contributed by Tony Abram on Apr 17, 2008

Love is the key. Joy is love singing. Peace is love resting. Long-suffering is love enduring. Kindness is love's touch. Goodness is love's character. Faithfulness is love's habit. Gentleness is love's ...read more

Tags: Fruit Of The Spirit

God's Promise To Christ

Contributed by Terry Laughlin on Aug 11, 2008

God's Promise to Christ There are many truths to grasp in Isaiah 53. A truth worth grasping today is found in Isaiah 53:10, "But the Lord was pleased to crush Him, putting Him to grief. If He would render Himself as a guilt offering. He will see His offspring, He will prolong His Days, and the ...read more

Scripture: Isaiah 53:10

Tags: Covenant

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Clip: "Everybody Loves Raymond," Excerpted From ...  PRO

Contributed by Alan Perkins on Oct 28, 2002

[Clip: "Everybody Loves Raymond," excerpted from episode 119, "Talk To Your Daughter". Note: this episode is one of four included in a "For Your Consideration" DVD/VHS package that was prepared for the 2002 Emmy voters. You might find it on ebay.] Deborah: Ally just doesn’t want to know how we get ...read more

Tags: God Brings Purpose, Fulfillment, Worry

Denomination: Baptist

I Love Bumper Sticker Theology. It May Not ...  PRO

Contributed by Keith Broyles on Jun 9, 2001

I love bumper sticker theology. It may not always be the most sound theological statements, but they generally at least have the ability to make you think. The one in particular that I am thinking about said, "God is my Co-pilot." Do you remember the sticker? It took a great deal of heat. ...read more

Scripture: John 14:15

Tags: Commitment To Christ, Descriptions Of God, Discipleship

Denomination: Methodist

To Whoever Finds This...i Love You  PRO

Contributed by Davon Huss on Nov 19, 2012

TO WHOEVER FINDS THIS...I LOVE YOU Several years ago there was a girl in an orphanage. She was unattractive and had mannerisms that were not very attractive either, and so she was disliked and shunned by the other children and was not liked by her teachers. The head of the institution looked for ...read more

Scripture: Mark 9:30-40

Tags: Kids, Child, Children, God's Love

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

We Love Because He First Loved Us

Contributed by Gene Gregory on Jul 24, 2007

We love because He first loved us. It is because of the love of God, that even though Adam and Eve sinned, God provided a covering for them in their ...read more

Denomination: Baptist

Let Those That Love Us, Love Us. And Those That ...

Contributed by Sermon Central on Apr 12, 2007

"Let those that love us, love us. And those that don't, may God turn their hearts. And, if He cannot turn their hearts, May He turn ...read more

Tags: Christian Love

Does It Help To Think That God Delights In You? ...  PRO

Contributed by Davon Huss on Dec 6, 2004

Does it help to think that God delights in you? Think about it! I don’t care how ugly you think you are. You are God’s delight. I don’t care how fat you are. You are God’s delight. Even if your marriage seems such a struggle. You are God’s delight. Even if you are divorced, your self-esteem ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 18:19, Zephaniah 3:17

Tags: God's Love, Promises Of God

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Faith In God Makes Great Optimists. Over In ...  PRO

Contributed by Paul Fritz on Oct 18, 2000

Faith in God makes great optimists. Over in Burma, Judson was lying in a foul jail with 32 lbs. of chains on his ankles, his feet bound to a bamboo pole. A fellow prisoner said, "Dr. Judson, what about the prospect of the conversion of the heathen?", with a sneer on his face. His instant ...read more

Tags: God's Love, God's Provision

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational