Sermons on advice on love:

The Challenge To Love

Contributed by John Dobbs on May 10, 2024

The challenge to love is always present in the church. The differences among us can be a source of struggle, whether backgrounds, ideas, convictions, attitudes, and actions.

- Facing the Challenges - THE CHALLENGE TO LOVE 1 Corinthians 12-14 Introduction There are many challenges to living the Jesus Life. Paul’s letter to the Corinthians reminds us that we serve a living Savior but we also have our human brokenness to deal with. This can bring many challenges. ...read more

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Love In Action Series

Contributed by Anthony Zibolski on Oct 12, 2023

Apostle Paul lays out how we should be representing our faith and our relationship to the Lord.

Love in Action Romans chapter 12:9-21 Introduction- Good morning, if you could turn to Romans chapter 12. We will be looking at Paul’s letter to the church concerning our everyday actions. He lays out how as believers we should be representing our faith and our relationship to the Lord and to ...read more

Scripture: Romans 12:9-13

Denomination: Nazarene

Demonstrate Love Series

Contributed by C. Philip Green on Oct 26, 2023

Serve one another and your enemies, and so demonstrate that you follow Jesus.

Robert Holmes, in his book God’s Man, describes a man who went home with his friend for dinner. The man was impressed by the way his friend entered the house, asked his wife how her day went, and told her she looked pretty. Then, after they embraced, she served dinner. After they ate, the husband ...read more

Scripture: John 13:1-35, Philippians 2:6-8

Denomination: Evangelical Free

First Love

Contributed by Bala Samson on Oct 28, 2023

If only you have first love for Christ, you would cross every barrier, hindrances, blockages and make it to the meetings.

First love Revelation 2:4 “Yet I hold this against you: You have forsaken the love you had at first.” Few words that I read from this chapter about returning back to ‘first love for God’ kind of jolted me, I shared the sermon at our 5am Booster group, that I share here too. The Lord ...read more

Scripture: Revelation 2:4

Denomination: Pentecostal

Love And Hate Series

Contributed by David Owens on Nov 6, 2023

In Mark 14, Mark places the themes of love and hate alongside each other to create a sharp contrast. The hatred of the Jewish leaders, is followed by Mary’s loving act, which is followed by Judas’ betrayal. These stories challenge us to examine our feelings and actions toward Jesus.

Introduction A. I heard the true story of a woman who took a number of children to see a movie. 1. Before going into the seating area, they stopped at the concession stand and the woman offered to buy popcorn for the children to share. 2. One of the children objected declaring, “I hate ...read more

Scripture: Mark 14:1-11

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Abounding Love Series

Contributed by Rev. Dr. Andrew B Natarajan on Nov 18, 2023

The Lord is available for all of us with his forgiveness, eternal life and blessings needed for our earthly lives. Where we stand with him or without him. Blessed are those who are near to him. Amen.

Text: Exodus 34:1-8 Theme: Abundant Love   Greetings: The Lord is good and His love endures forever.   Remember our theme verse: “Oh, how abundant is your goodness, which you have stored up for those who fear you and worked for those who take refuge in you, in the sight of the children ...read more

Scripture: Exodus 34:1-8

Denomination: Methodist

Love Triangle PRO Sermon

Contributed by Sermon Research Assistant on Sep 28, 2023

Guide us in shifting from a self-centered life to one that prioritizes God and others.

Good morning, Church family. It's a joy to be with you today. We're going to be delving into the book of James, specifically chapter 4, verses 1 to 6. Oscar Wilde once said, "Selfishness is not living as one wishes to live, it is asking others to live as one wishes to live." I believe this quote ...read more

Scripture: James 4:1-6

Topics: Selfishness, Godliness

Agape Love PRO Sermon

Contributed by Sermon Research Assistant on Sep 28, 2023

Explore the nature, necessity, and expression of Agape Love - God's unconditional love - and how we, as followers of Christ, are called to embody and express this love to others.

Good morning, Church Family! Today, we'll be diving deep into our understanding of love – not just any kind of love, but Agape Love – the kind of love God showers on us every day. It's a kind of love that is unique and powerful, and it's a kind of love that we, as followers of Christ, are called to ...read more

Scripture: Galatians 5:22-23

Topics: Fruits, Spirit

The Debt Of Love PRO Sermon

Contributed by Sermon Research Assistant on Sep 27, 2023

To emphasize the importance of loving one another as a debt we owe, a commandment we must fulfill, and a light we should live in.

Good morning, brothers and sisters! Today, we’re going to delve deep into a passage that speaks to us about love — not just any kind of love, but the love that is a debt we owe to one another, a commandment we are called to fulfill, and a light we are invited to live in. This passage is Romans ...read more

Scripture: Romans 13:8-14

Topics: Christ-Like Love

Loving Son PRO Sermon

Contributed by Sermon Research Assistant on Sep 27, 2023

To explore God's love for us, Jesus' obedience to God, and the example set by God for us to follow, emphasizing that God desires us to grow and become more like Jesus.

Good morning, Church family! Today, we're going to dive into a powerful passage from 2 Timothy 2:1-12. This scripture is packed with profound life-altering lessons about The Father's Love for His Son, The Son's Obedience to His Father, and The Father's Example for His Son. Christian author, Max ...read more

Scripture: 2 Timothy 2:1-12

Topics: Father, Son

The Love Of Jesus PRO Sermon

Contributed by Sermon Research Assistant on Sep 27, 2023

Understand and appreciate the cost, power, and sacrifice of Jesus' love, which is the foundation of our faith and obedience to Him.

Good morning, church family! Today, we will be diving into the profound depth of Jesus' love—the cost, the power, and the sacrifice it holds for each one of us. Our key Scripture today is from the book of John, chapter 12, verses 24 and 25. It reads: "Very truly I tell you, unless a grain of wheat ...read more

Scripture: John 12:24-25

Topics: Strong Love, Jesus' Love

True Love PRO Sermon

Contributed by Sermon Research Assistant on Sep 27, 2023

Explore the lessons in Matthew 15:10-28 about the power of true love, the cost of obeying God, and the blessings that come from clinging to God alone, while challenging us to examine our understanding and perception of God.

Good morning, Church! It's always a blessing to gather together on this beautiful day that the Lord has made. We're going to dive deep today into Matthew 15:10-28, and I promise you, it's going to be a journey filled with lessons about the power of true love, the cost of obeying God, and the ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 15:10-28

Topics: Obeying God

The Love Of Christ PRO Sermon

Contributed by Sermon Research Assistant on Sep 26, 2023

Explore and understand the depth of the Love of Christ, and how it manifests in our lives as joy, peace, and patience, which are fruits of the Holy Spirit.

Good morning, Church! Today we are going to dive deep into Galatians 5:22-23. In this beautiful passage, the apostle Paul shares with us the fruits of the Holy Spirit. He says, "But the fruit of the Spirit is love, joy, peace, patience, kindness, goodness, faithfulness, gentleness, self-control; ...read more

Scripture: Galatians 5:22-23

Topics: Fruit Of The Spirit

Love Unlimited PRO Sermon

Contributed by Sermon Research Assistant on Sep 26, 2023

Explores the personal encounter with Jesus in John 4:1-30, emphasizing the importance of recognizing Him as our Savior and responding to Him with faith.

Good morning, brothers and sisters, Today we're diving into the heart of John 4:1-30, a passage that deals with our personal contact with Jesus, recognizing Him as our Savior, and responding to Him in faith. In the words of C.S. Lewis, "I believe in Christianity as I believe that the sun has risen: ...read more

Scripture: John 4:1-30

Topics: Contact With Jesus

Agape Love PRO Sermon

Contributed by Sermon Research Assistant on Oct 2, 2023

The sermon's main point is to explore and understand the concept of agape love, a selfless and unconditional love from God, and to strive to embody this love in our interactions with others.

Good morning, church family! Today, we're going to dive into one of the most powerful and challenging aspects of our faith: Agape love. Now, agape isn't your everyday kind of love. It’s not about romantic feelings or even the love we have for our friends and family. No, agape is a selfless, ...read more

Scripture: 1 Corinthians 13:4-8

Topics: Highest Love