Sermons on 1 Corinthians 13:4-8:

Non Traditional Wedding Sermon

Contributed by Spencer Homan on Dec 18, 2008

This was a very non traditional wedding sermon for a couple who met online.

What began as a Facebook search resulting in the response “Boy, he’s hot!” turned into a sneak attack setup date resulting in the response “Boy, she’s hot!” turned into a relationship… turned into a friendship… turned into an engagement… and now has turned into a marriage. Much has happened ...read more

Scripture: 1 Corinthians 13:1-9

Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

Dating, Relationships, Marriage And Sex

Contributed by Nate Herbst on Jan 1, 2009

The Biblical keys necessary to successfully navigate the dating scene, glorifying God and finding the mate God created you to live your life with.

GODLY RELATIONSHIPS WITH THE OPPOSITE SEX - “God thought up and created two sexes. It is his idea.” – Dean Sherman. The Kingdom of God is based on relationships (and almost every problem on the planet arises out of bad relationships). Relationships are top priority to God (Mat. 22:37-39). Jesus ...read more

Scripture: 1 Corinthians 13:4-8

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

"Only Jesus Can Make A House A Home”.

Contributed by Barry Edmondson on Nov 8, 2007

This is a wedding sermon I preached for an older couple in our church who got married after coming to the Lord.

A Young businesswoman was approached by a real estate agent who wanted to sell her a home. “A Home?” she said. “Why do I need a Home?” I was born in a hospital, educated in a boarding school, courted in an automobile, and married in a church. My Husband and I work in office buildings. On ...read more

Scripture: 1 Corinthians 13:4-13

Denomination: Pentecostal

Love The Family Glue Series

Contributed by Edward Hardee on Nov 9, 2007

Show the importantance of love in the family.

Love The Family Glue Theme: To show that the most important ingredient in a family is Love. Text: 1 Corinthians 13 1 Corinthians 13:4 ¶ Charity suffereth long, and is kind; charity envieth not; charity vaunteth not itself, is not puffed up, 5 Doth not behave itself unseemly, seeketh not her own, ...read more

Scripture: 1 Corinthians 13:1-13

Denomination: Church Of God

What's Love Got To Do With It? Series

Contributed by David Henderson on Nov 25, 2007

What does love have to do with marriage? Everything! Want your marriage ot be the best one on the block? This message can help uncommitted couple see the importance of falling in love again.

“What’s Love got to Do with it?” 1st Corinthians 13 Through the years there have been tens of thousands of songs written that we would call love songs. Many of these of course have been country songs. We all remember songs like Your Cheatin Heart, don’t break my heart, my achy, breaky heart. ...read more

Scripture: 1 Corinthians 13:1-13

Denomination: Baptist

Love Connection

Contributed by Brian Matherlee on Nov 29, 2007

Every action, word, and relationship we have must be governed by love or its impact will be void of lasting value.

LOVE CONNECTION 1 Corinthians 13 Sunday, February 4, 2007 Pastor Brian Matherlee Introduction In the book, “Children’s Letters to God: The New Collection”, a little girl named, Nan, writes this letter: “Dear God, I bet it is very hard for you to love all of everybody in the whole world. There are ...read more

Scripture: 1 Corinthians 13:1-13

Denomination: Wesleyan

Love Is Basic But The Greatest

Contributed by Rev. Mike Willard on Mar 14, 2009

This sermon is about getting back to the basics of being a Christian and one area is love.

LOVE IS BASIC BUT THE GREATEST Last week we looked at getting back to the basics of Christianity. Staying with that theme in mind today, love must be included in getting back to those basics. Yes, I have spoke on love twice since 2007, but we will take al little different approach to the most ...read more

Scripture: 1 Corinthians 13:1-13

Denomination: Baptist

Having A Marriage That Sizzles

Contributed by Howard Strickland on Feb 25, 2007

Paul is addressing men and women who have taken the Spiritual affairs of the church in their own hands, and have said by their actions “If God doesn’t move in the right way we will do it for Him!”

Having a Marriage that Sizzles Text: I Cor. 13:1-8a Though I speak with the tongues of men and of angels, but have not love, I have become sounding brass or a clanging cymbal. 2 And though I have the gift of prophecy, and understand all mysteries and all knowledge, and though I have all faith, ...read more

Scripture: 1 Corinthians 13:1-8

Denomination: Pentecostal

Men In Love

Contributed by Sam Peters on Feb 27, 2007

Sermon delivered to a Mens Meeting

Men in Love I Corinthians 13:1-8a 1 If I speak in the tongues of men and of angels, but have not love, I am only a resounding gong or a clanging cymbal. 2 If I have the gift of prophecy and can fathom all mysteries and all knowledge, and if I have a faith that can move mountains, but have not love, ...read more

Scripture: 1 Corinthians 13:1-8

Rebuilding A Bad Love Report Part 1 Series

Contributed by Mike Fogerson on Feb 27, 2007

Believers are to deliberately interact with each other with the loving qualities described in chapter 13.

Living in Chapter 13 and Loving It (Part 2 of 4) Rebuilding a Bad Love Report 1 Cor. 13:4-8a Feb. 11, 2007 FBC, Chester Mike Fogerson, Pastor Introduction: A Anyone who has ever had children knows that sometimes an attitude of love is needed when the ...read more

Scripture: 1 Corinthians 13:4-8

Denomination: Baptist

Rebuilding A Bad Love Report Part 2 Series

Contributed by Mike Fogerson on Feb 27, 2007

Believers are to deliberately interact with each other with the loving qualities described in chapter 13.

Living in Chapter 13 and Loving It (Part 3 of 4) Rebuilding a Bad Love Report Part 2 1 Cor. 13:4-8a Feb. 18, 2007 FBC, Chester Mike Fogerson, Pastor Introduction: A Consider the following love letter: Dearest Jimmy, No words could ever express the great ...read more

Scripture: 1 Corinthians 13:4-8

Denomination: Baptist

Miracles

Contributed by Mark Holdcroft on Mar 9, 2007

Are healings and miracles just for the times of the Apostles, or can we expect to see them today? This sermon attempts to answer that question.

Miracles I have been asked to speak on the subject of miracles. This subject leaves me with a dilemma. It is not what to say that is the problem, but what to leave out. It is a very large topic. I have decided to split the topic into four different areas. Firstly, what are miracles and what ...read more

Scripture: 1 Corinthians 13:8-12

Denomination: Pentecostal

Eternally Improving Your Love Report Series

Contributed by Mike Fogerson on Mar 12, 2007

Believers can practice things in the temporal that will affect their eternity.

Living in Chapter 13 and Loving It (Part 4 of 4) Eternally Improving Your Love Rating 1 Cor. 13:8:13 Feb. 25, 2007 FBC, Chester Mike Fogerson, Pastor Introduction: A Ancient mirrors were not precise, nor did they give perfect reflections. 1 Science was ...read more

Scripture: 1 Corinthians 13:8-13

Denomination: Baptist

The Secret To Spiritual Maturity

Contributed by John Harvey on Mar 13, 2007

The apostle Paul descirebes love as the key to spiritual maturity.

“The Secret to Spiritual Maturity” March 11, 2007 Intro: Many Christians have a goal of being “mature” believers. We have to ask ourselves, “What defines spiritual maturity?” Is it scripture memory, daily devotionals, volunteering at church or is it actually going on the middle school retreat? ...read more

Scripture: 1 Corinthians 13:1-13

Denomination: Baptist

What The World Needs Now Series

Contributed by David Slone on Mar 15, 2007

This series is a word study on 1 Corinthians 13:4-7. It is hopefully a relevant way to see how love should look to a world that does not know agape love.

What the World Needs Now is Love 1 Corinthians 13:4-7 Love Countdown Video 5 minutes prior to service VIDEO: LOVE QUOTES 4 “Love is patient, love is kind. It does not envy, it does not boast, it is not proud. 5It is not rude, it is not self-seeking, it is not easily angered, it keeps no ...read more

Scripture: 1 Corinthians 13:4-7

Denomination: Baptist