Sermons on 1 Corinthians 13:13:

The Greatest Commandment Series

Contributed by Loyd C. Taylor on Mar 11, 2023

In out last message we saw how God’s Love is the greatest! Today we will look at what is the greatest commandment for us! What is the greatest act a human could commit? What is the greatest deed? What does the Bible teach us?

INTRODUCTION: Last week we saw How God’s Love is the greatest! Today we will look at what is the greatest commandment for us! What is the greatest act a human could commit? What is the greatest deed? What does the Bible teach us? Humor: Words, and how you say them make a difference. “Attending a ...read more

Scripture: Mark 12:28-34, 1 Corinthians 13:13

Denomination: Baptist

The Challenge Of Love Series

Contributed by Loyd C. Taylor on Mar 11, 2023

This is the third sermon I preached in this series. We find a challenge issued by the Holy Spirit through the Apostle John which helps us see how to fulfill the Great Commandments “Love God and Love Others” and the Great Commission.

Text: 1 John 4:1-11 (1) Beloved, believe not every spirit, but try the spirits whether they are of God: because many false prophets are gone out into the world. (2) Hereby know ye the Spirit of God: Every spirit that confesseth that Jesus Christ is come in the flesh is of God: (3) And every ...read more

Scripture: 1 Corinthians 13:13, 1 John 4:1-11, 1 John 4:1-21, John 3:16-19

Denomination: Baptist

The Commitment To Love Series

Contributed by Loyd C. Taylor on Mar 12, 2023

It's one thing to know what love is, and to be commanded to practice love; it's another to be committed to love!

Text: John 14:1-18 (1) Let not your heart be troubled: ye believe in God, believe also in me. (2) In my Father's house are many mansions: if it were not so, I would have told you. I go to prepare a place for you. (3) And if I go and prepare a place for you, I will come again, and receive ...read more

Scripture: John 14:1-18, 1 John 4:7-8, 1 Corinthians 13:13

Denomination: Baptist

The Recipeint Of Love Series

Contributed by Loyd C. Taylor on Mar 12, 2023

This is the story of a woman who could have died, should have died, yet because of LOVE, she lived! She became “The Recipient of Love!”

Read Text: The Gospel of John 8:1-11 (1) Jesus went unto the mount of Olives. (2) And early in the morning he came again into the temple, and all the people came unto him; and he sat down, and taught them. (3) And the scribes and Pharisees brought unto him a woman taken in adultery; and when ...read more

Scripture: John 8:1-11, 1 Corinthians 13:13

Denomination: Baptist

The Product Of Love Series

Contributed by Loyd C. Taylor on Mar 12, 2023

When God's love is active in our life, what can we expect as the product of love?

Humor: Fertilizer Helps! The Sunday school teacher was teaching a class of children about creation. “Now, children,” she said, “Who can tell us what makes the flower spring from the seed?” “God does it,” answered one little girl, “but fertilizer helps.” INTRODUCTION: We have been looking at “What ...read more

Scripture: Galatians 5:16-26, 1 Corinthians 13:13, 1 John 4:7-8

Denomination: Baptist

The Courage Of Love Series

Contributed by Loyd C. Taylor on Mar 12, 2023

We began a series of messages declaring that what the world needed was LOVE, God’s LOVE! There’s no greater need! There’s no great call! There’s no greater act of Courage!

Text: Joshua 1:1-9 (1) Now after the death of Moses the servant of the LORD it came to pass, that the LORD spake unto Joshua the son of Nun, Moses' minister, saying, (2) Moses my servant is dead; now therefore arise, go over this Jordan, thou, and all this people, unto the land which I do ...read more

Scripture: Joshua 1:1-9, 1 Corinthians 13:13, 1 John 4:7-8

Denomination: Baptist

The Communion Of Love Series

Contributed by Loyd C. Taylor on Mar 12, 2023

Continuing in our series, this sermon was used for the Lord's Supper.

Text: Luke 22:14-20 Introduction: The Triumphal Entry or Palm Sunday, Luke 19:29-40 The Triumphal Entry is that of Jesus coming into Jerusalem on what we know as Palm Sunday, the Sunday before the crucifixion (John 12:1, 12). The Event known as The Triumphal Entry is found in all four Gospel ...read more

Scripture: Luke 22:14-20, 1 Corinthians 13:13, 1 John 4:7-8

Denomination: Baptist

"Love, God’s Way!”

Contributed by Michael Otterstatter on May 18, 2022

We ask God the Holy Spirit to convict us of our sins of not loving as we have been loved, and then lead us to follow God’s command to love others.

“What one word summarizes the Ten Commandments?” I think that the Bible’s answer to that question surprises many people. In the Scriptures God tells us that the one word that summarizes the Ten Commandments is “love.” But how can that be? Aren’t the Commandments a list of “dos” and “don’ts” or ...read more

Scripture: 1 Corinthians 13:1-13

Denomination: Lutheran

The Limitless Love Of God

Contributed by Jack Perkins, D.min., Ladc, Csac, Cclc on Jun 7, 2022

How should we respond to those who have radical beliefs and lifestyles contrary to our beliefs? The temptation is to counter their viciousness and label them as an enemy. In the Sermon on the Mount, Jesus gives us a model for the attitude that we are to have when faced with divisive social issues.

If not careful, as we study the Bible, we will pick and choose passages that support certain points of view or principles to which we cling. Yet those who first heard what has become known as the Sermon on the Mount had no idea what Jesus was about to say. They understood the moralism of their day, ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 5:43-48, Romans 12:20, 1 Corinthians 13:13

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

You Have To Have Hope To Give Hope! Be A Hope Giver!

Contributed by Wade Martin Hughes, Sr on Jun 22, 2022

There is an all out attack against hope in the hearts and minds of believers. We must have hope against hope. We need a ministry of HOPE GIVERS in the church and the family. Hope is an essential.

BE A HOPE GIVER! YOU HAVE TO HAVE HOPE TO GIVE HOPE! By Wade Martin Hughes, Sr. Kyfingers@aol.com (This is a several part lesson.) THERE ARE 3 ESSENTIALS TO HEALTHY GROWTH! 1 Corinthians 13:13 And now abideth faith, hope, charity, these three; but the greatest of these is ...read more

Scripture: 1 Corinthians 13:13, 2 Peter 3:9, Romans 15:13

Denomination: Assembly Of God

Funeral Message - (Wife, Mother And Grandmother)

Contributed by J Jeffrey Smead on Jun 27, 2022

Anne's life and her death has left an imprint on everyone who had the honor and privilege to know her. Few things are more powerful than the tears and the prayers of a mother. Few things are more tender than a mother's hug or her compassionate touch.

On behalf of Linda, Cindy, Lee, Lynn, Al, Laura and the whole extended _______ family. Thank you. Thank you for your prayerful support ... and for taking time this day ....to celebrate the life .... of ... Anne Mally ________. Wife, Mother, Mother-in-law, Grandmother, Great Grandmother, Great ...read more

Scripture: 1 Corinthians 13:13, 2 Timothy 4:6-8, John 17:16, John 11:25-26, John 14:1-6  (view more)  (view less)

Denomination: Anglican

The "avent" Of Christ 04

Contributed by Guy Glass on Apr 10, 2023

This is one of a series of messages I preached on Christmas 2022 and touches on the Love of God at Christmas

THE AVENT OF CHRISTMAS, PART 4 1 CORINTHIANS 13:13 (NIV) AND NOW THESE THREE REMAIN: FAITH, HOPE AND LOVE. BUT THE GREATEST OF THESE IS LOVE. INTRODUCTION: YOU WILL NOTICE IN THIS VERSE THAT IN OUR CHRISTMAS SERIES WE HAVE TOUCHED ON FAITH AND HOPE AS WELL AS PEACE. NOW WE MOVE TO TH TOPIC OF ...read more

Scripture: 1 Corinthians 13:13

Denomination: Baptist

The Purpose Of God's Love

Contributed by Mark Hall on Apr 17, 2023

Knowing God’s love gives purpose and meaning for living a godly life. I give my full permission for this sermon to be used for the glory of God

I give permission for this sermon to be used in its entirety as long as it is for the glory of God. THE PURPOSE OF GOD’S LOVE Please open your Bibles to 1 John 3 as we continue our series on godly living with today’s message, the “Purpose of God’s Love.” This message is vitally important to every ...read more

Scripture: 1 John 3:1, 1 Corinthians 13:13, Romans 5:8, Romans 8:35-39, Matthew 22:37, John 13:34-35  (view more)  (view less)

Denomination: Independent/Bible

The Essential Changes Of New Life Series

Contributed by Brad Bailey on Apr 24, 2023

The Essential Changes of New Life Series: Jesus ...Changes Everything (Colossians) Brad Bailey – April 23, 2023

Intro Out of respect for being fully transparent... I want to tell you that this past Monday morning I stood before the honorable Judge Mark Young at the SM Courthouse...and he told me that I was looking at potentially 3 to 4 weeks time...I was allowed to temporarily return home...where naturally I ...read more

Scripture: Mark 5:19, 1 Thessalonians 1:3, 1 Corinthians 13:13, Romans 5:1-2, 1 Peter 1:3-4, Matthew 28:6, Colossians 3:1, John 3:16, John 4:14, John 5:24, Romans 6:22, 1 John 3:16, 1 Corinthians 15:23, 1 Thessalonians 5:8  (view more)  (view less)

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Let's Talk About Love, # 6

Contributed by Richard Bowman on Jul 26, 2022

Paul gives a list of love's attributes.

LET’S TALK ABOUT LOVE, PART 6 Warsaw Christian Church (2/15/09) Richard M. Bowman, Pastor Text: I Corinthians 13:4-13 This will end this series on love. As Paul elaborates on the nature of agape/love in our text, he shows how love acts in our relationships with other humans. He does not discuss ...read more

Scripture: 1 Corinthians 13:4-13