Sermons on Abiding In His Love:

The Gift I Never Asked For

Contributed by Chris Talton on Dec 19, 2003

Along with all the good things that abiding in Christ brings, it will bring trouble as well. Abiding will make you more of a threat to the world and to the devil.

Dec. 7, 2003 John 15:18 - 25 “The gift I never asked for” INTRODUCTION Over 2000 years ago, wise men made a long and treacherous journey from their home in the East to find the one who was born as the “king of the Jews.” It was anything but an easy journey. They expected some of the ...read more

Scripture: John 15:18-25

Denomination: Baptist

Last Speech To The Apostles And Intercessory Prayer - Part 3 Series

Contributed by John Lowe on Oct 8, 2019

The Scottish Reformer John Knox had this prayer read to him daily during his last illness. But you would benefit by starting now to read it and meditate on it. What a treasury of truth it is!

Date: Thursday P.M.—The last week of His life Location: Jerusalem Title: Last Speech to the Apostles and Intercessory Prayer Scripture: John 17 We now come to what is known as the High-Priestly prayer of the Lord Jesus. In this prayer, He made intercession for His own. It is a picture of His ...read more

Denomination: Baptist

Surrounded By His Love: Living In God's Blessings And Protection Psalm 5:12 Series

Contributed by Dean Courtier on May 22, 2024

Psalm 5:12 encapsulates the heart of God's relationship with His people, His boundless favour, and His protective love.

Surrounded by His Love: Living in God's Blessings and Protection Psalm 5:12 Introduction: Today, we dive into the richness of Psalm 5:12. This verse encapsulates the heart of God's relationship with His people, His boundless favour, and His protective love. Let's read together from the ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 5:12, Psalm 1:1-3, Psalm 91:4, Romans 8:38-39, Numbers 23:19, 2 Corinthians 1:20, Psalm 23:4, Isaiah 54:17  (view more)  (view less)

Denomination: Pentecostal

Love One Another

Contributed by William Baeta on Sep 4, 2014

“Owe no one anything, except to love each other, for the one who loves another has fulfilled the law”. (Romans 13:8)

Theme: Love one another Text: Ezek. 33:1-9; Rom. 13:8-14; Matt. 18:15-20 A frequently asked question is why there is so much suffering in the world and why God is doing nothing about it? Why are there sickness, poverty, hate, violence and war? Why are there loneliness, emptiness, depression and ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 18:15-20

Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

Do You Love Sinners? Series

Contributed by Scott Maze on Jun 9, 2021

Think of this: what if the first person to meet the younger brother was the older brother. Think of the anger that would poured out his mouth: “You have a lot of nerve showing up here.”

Today, we complete a three-week look at one of the most famous of all of Jesus’ teachings – The Parable of the Prodigal Son. This is a story that badly needs rescuing for many, if not most, stop the story when the younger son returns. But Jesus continues the story to an unfinished conclusion. This ...read more

Scripture: Luke 15:11-31

Denomination: Baptist

The Demands Of Brotherly Love Series

Contributed by Jeffery Anselmi on Sep 16, 2005

Brotherly love demands some things from us. Are we up to the task?

INTRODUCTION SLIDE #1 • In life, everything has demands. If you want children, when you have them, they demand a lot of time and a lot of money. • If you want a spouse, it will require a lot of time, effort and patience once you get one. If you want to be a good ball player, it will demand a lot ...read more

Scripture: 1 John 3:13-18

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

The Blueprint For Brotherly Love Series

Contributed by Jeffery Anselmi on Jun 12, 2015

John gives us the blueprint to follow!

INTRODUCTION • SLIDE #1 • When one decides they are going to have a house built, they may go to a home builder to get it done. • One of the things the homebuilder should have is some plans or blueprints for building the house. • Can you imagine what kind of home you would ...read more

Scripture: 1 John 3:13-18

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

God’s Steadfast Loyal Love Series

Contributed by Brian Williams on Oct 14, 2025

God is calling us to exchange our own little plans for His big picture and big plans for our lives. He is a God of steadfast, loyal love and His covenant promises and love are without limits or conditions.

In Genesis we had been looking at the life of Jacob, the son of Isaac and grandson of Abraham, who was the Father of our faith. Jacob was a piece of work - a bit complicated. On one hand, he was a liar, a cheat, and basically self-serving but his life evolved into a deep, transformative ...read more

Scripture: Genesis 35:1-15

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Hi Ho, Hi Ho, It's Off To Work We Go

Contributed by Johann Neethling on Aug 29, 2003

A Biblical Perspective on Work and Rest

HI HO, HI HO, IT’S OFF TO WORK WE GO A Biblical Perspective on Work and Rest Scripture: Genesis 1:1-2:3 Intro: • Labor Day is officially a day to celebrate and pay tribute to the American worker, but it is commonly seen as the last blast of summer vacation time before we get back to the regular ...read more

Denomination: United Methodist

In The Darkness Of His Cave, David Sought His Covenant God In Prayer.

Contributed by C. Bouwman on Feb 9, 2001

IN THE DARKNESS OF HIS CAVE, DAVID SOUGHT HIS COVENANT GOD IN PRAYER.

Beloved Congregation of the Lord Jesus Christ! The Lord God grants that today a number of young people may profess the faith. They declare before the Lord and His congregation that they love the Lord, and desire to serve Him every day of their lives. The day has been some time in the coming; it’s ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 142:1-7, 1 Samuel 24:1-22

Nothing Less Than His Presence Series

Contributed by Mike Hullah on Oct 27, 2003

This is a bare bones sermon about the threefold Presence of God and the results of His Presence. First in a series.

“NOTHING LESS THAN HIS PRESENCE” Mark 3:14 Then He appointed twelve, that they might be with Him and that He might send them out to preach, God first wants us to “be with Him” before going for Him. Exodus 33:15, 16 Then he said to Him, “If Your Presence does not go with us, do not bring us up ...read more

Scripture: Mark 3:14, Genesis 2:7

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

How Jesus Looked To His Father For Help In His Time Of Need

Contributed by Paul Fritz on Oct 18, 2000

1. When Jesus felt weak He looked to His Father for strength, power and energy to His challenges.

1. When Jesus felt weak He looked to His Father for strength, power and energy to His challenges. The Lord Jesus recalled the words of David, "The Lord is my strength and my shield; my hearts trusts in him and I am helped." (Psa. 28:7a) Ask the Lord to strengthen, encourage and empower you to do ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 28:7

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Hatred And The Outworking Of Love.

Contributed by Christopher Holdsworth on May 26, 2024

Recalling Jesus' commandment to love one another.

HATRED AND THE OUTWORKING OF LOVE. 1 John 3:13-24. “Marvel not” – stop wondering – that the world of the ungodly hates you (1 JOHN 3:13). Abel’s righteousness stood as a rebuke to Cain, and Cain killed him for it (cf. 1 John 3:12). The ones who ‘abide in death’ (1 JOHN 3:14) are identified as ...read more

Scripture: 1 John 3:13-24

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

"Love Lifted Me"

Contributed by Gerald Roberts on Apr 27, 2015

The sermon shares the world takes, Jesus gives, and love lifted me.

1 John 3:16-24 “Love Lifted Me” 1. The world lives to take : • The world Takes Jesus says remember Cain he took life12 Do not be like Cain, who belonged to the evil one and murdered his brother. And why did he murder him? his own actions were evil ...read more

Scripture: 1 John 3:16-24

Denomination: Methodist

A Magnificent Obsession Series

Contributed by John Lowe on May 6, 2018

Most people have experienced bizarre or inappropriate thoughts and have engaged in repetitive behaviors at times. However, people with obsessive-compulsive disorder find that their disturbing thoughts and behaviors consume large amounts of time . . . . .

7-1-04 Title: A Magnificent Obsession Text: “For to me, to live is Christ, and to die is gain.” (Philippians 1:21) Bible Reading: Philippians 1:21; 3:7-11 Introduction: The title of today’s lesson is “A Magnificent Obsession.” So let’s begin by answering the question, “What is an obsession?” I ...read more

Denomination: Baptist