Sermons on Affirming Our Love For Jesus:

Jesus And The Resurrection: A Funeral Sermon

Contributed by Mark A. Barber on Oct 25, 2023

It is at the time of death of a loved one that we must come to grips with our own mortality.

Because He preached unto them Jesus and the resurrection (Acts 17:18) ? When we come to death, we have to grope with its consequences. The philosophers at Athens had groped in the dark to try and find meaning in life. When we have to face death at this place, we are forced to deal with the ultimate ...read more

Scripture: Acts 17:18, Revelation 14:13, Philippians 1:23, 1 Corinthians 15:58, Matthew 6:34, Malachi 3:2, 2 Corinthians 5:8  (view more)  (view less)

Denomination: Independent/Bible

Love Is Not Boastful Or Proud

Contributed by Roger Hasselquist on Nov 24, 2025

So instead of boasting, we can and should be thankful. Thankful that what God did at Calvary is enough for us. Thankful that the price Jesus paid for our sins was the right price. Thankful that when Jesus said it was finished, He meant it.

Alba 11-23-2025 LOVE IS NOT BOASTFUL OR PROUD I Corinthians 13:4 According to a story in the Grand Rapids Press sometime ago, when foreign cars were new to the U.S., the owner of a small foreign car had begun to irritate his friends by bragging incessantly about his good gas mileage. So they ...read more

Scripture: 1 Corinthians 13:4

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Jesus' Promise Provides Peace

Contributed by Timm Meyer on Oct 29, 2009

Easter 6 (C) - Jesus’ promise provides peace to those who love God’s teachings and peace with the power of the Holy Spirit.

JESUS’ PROMISE PROVIDES PEACE (Outline) May 17, 2009 -- EASTER 6 -- John 14:23-29 INTRO: Peace – is it possible in our world today? The answer is two-fold: yes and no. Our Lord himself said there would be wars and rumors of wars until he returns on the Last Day. An earthly, physical ...read more

Scripture: John 14:23-29

Denomination: Lutheran

Love In Bloom Series

Contributed by Ed Vasicek on Feb 25, 2008

Love varies with the persons we love and our relationship to them.

Love in Bloom (topical) 1. Family love is unique but challenging. From Reader’s Digest, we read, It’s every airplane passenger’s nightmare -- getting stuck near a crying baby. I was manning the ticket counter at a busy airport when the sound of a sobbing infant filled the air. As the next ...read more

Scripture: 1 Corinthians 13:1-13

Denomination: Independent/Bible

The Story Of My Heart Series

Contributed by Rick Burdette on Apr 17, 2012

Transparency, Christ's Love, Our testimony

THE STORY OF MY HEART 2 Cor 5: 11-21 (p818) August 14, 2011 INTRODUCTION: The word of God uses the Greek word "metamorphoo" four times in the New Testament. It's used in Matt 17: 2 and Mark 9: 2 to describe what happened to Jesus on a mountain when Moses and Elijeh appeared with him from ...read more

Scripture: 2 Corinthians 5:11-21

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Forgive As Jesus Forgives Series

Contributed by Michael Deutsch on Sep 24, 2016

How we can learn to love others through the love of Jesus.

LOVE LIKE JESUS: Jesus Forgives – We Forgive Matthew 6:14-15 September 18, 2016 Has anyone ever hurt you or a loved one? I’m not talking about a simple incident which has been resolved. I’m talking about a real - big - ugly mess of a hurt! It was something which was ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 6:14-15

Denomination: Baptist

The Love Principle Series

Contributed by Chris Hodges on Jul 28, 2003

To note that a true disciple of Christ is one who loves as Jesus loves.

Marks of Discipleship #2: The Love Principle Text: John 13:33-34 Thesis: To note that a true disciple of Christ is one who loves as Jesus loves. Introduction: (1) John mentions 3 marks of discipleship. (2) Today, we will look at the second of the three, which is love. (a) This command is said ...read more

Scripture: John 13:33-34

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Our Living Hope

Contributed by Christian Cheong on Apr 17, 2022

The resurrection of Jesus Christ has given a living hope, an eternal inheritance and an enduring faith.

1 Peter 1:3-9 3 Blessed be the God and Father of our Lord Jesus Christ! According to his great mercy, he has caused us to be born again to a living hope through the resurrection of Jesus Christ from the dead, 4to an inheritance that is imperishable, undefiled, and unfading, kept in heaven for ...read more

Scripture: 1 Peter 1:3-9, Job 31:24-28, James 1:2-4, John 14:2-3

Denomination: Independent/Bible

Love Series

Contributed by Gordon Pike on Nov 7, 2018

Biblical or divine love is a self-sacrificing, caring commitment that shows itself in seeking the highest good for the one being loved.

According to the musical wisdom of John, Paul, George, and Ringo … “All you need is love, love … love is all you need.” Well … that and food … and shelter … and air … and sleep … Love is literally in the air. You hear that word everywhere. It’s been the subject of plays and novels and poems, ...read more

Scripture: 1 John 4:7-11

Denomination: United Methodist

Love Series

Contributed by Gordon Pike on Jun 19, 2021

We often think of love as some syrupy, sweet, tingly, sentimental, ooey, gooey feeling. Biblical or divine love, however, is a self-sacrificing, caring commitment that shows itself in seeking the highest good for the one being loved.

According to the musical wisdom of John, Paul, George, and Ringo ... otherwise known as "The Beatles" to us older folks … “All you need is love, love … love is all you need.” Well … that and food … and shelter … and air … and sleep … Love is literally in the air. You hear that word ...read more

Scripture: 1 John 4:7-11, John 3:16, 1 Corinthians 13:4-8

Denomination: United Methodist

Love Is Patient Series

Contributed by Kevin Cummins on Apr 20, 2005

One of the most difficult areas to show patience in is our relationships with others. But that is exactly what God’s Word calls us to have in our relationships. Because love is patient.

“Did you hear about the teacher who was helping one of her kindergarten students put on his boots? He asked for help and she could see why? With her pulling and him pushing, the boots still didn’t want to go on. When the second boot was on, she had worked up a sweat. She almost whimpered when the ...read more

Scripture: 1 Corinthians 13:4

Denomination: Church Of God

No Room For Jesus Series

Contributed by Jeff Strite on Dec 19, 2020

"No Room" was a declaration by God of what Jesus would experience in His ministry. In fact there are only two places where room will be made for Jesus. Do you know what they are?

There was a Christmas program at a church and a 7-year-old boy was chosen to be the innkeeper. When Joseph and Mary approached looking for shelter his line was to simply say “I’m sorry… but we have no room.” But being a good 7-year-old boy that didn’t seem quite right. He looked at Mary and ...read more

Scripture: Luke 2:1-7

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Our Wonderful Lord

Contributed by Jamie Hudson on Oct 6, 2014

Reflections on the mecy, miracles, and majesty of God.

OUR WONDERFUL LORD HOOK – (Read Isaiah 9:6) We are all familiar with the hymn “His Name Is Wonderful.” Lucy Adams writes: Hugging my young son, Ben, was always a joy. Now that he is a grown man, I don't remember every hug, of course, but one special one I will never forget. It ...read more

Denomination: Baptist

Christ, Our Passover

Contributed by Owen Bourgaize on May 6, 2009

The Passover is a red-letter day in Jewish history but for the Christian a wonderful type of Christ, the Passover Lamb - a Perfect Offering, a Scrificial Death, an Individual Protection and must be Applied Personally.

CHRIST, OUR PASSOVER Some dates or events stick in the mind because of the historical association it has, to us or our community: like the day when the Second World War was declared. They are special because of their uniqueness and importance, whether good or otherwise. Festivals are celebrated ...read more

Scripture: Exodus 12:1-30

Denomination: Baptist

Celebrating Jesus

Contributed by Jeff Van Wyk on Mar 29, 2013

Even before man ever fell into sin and disobedience, God had a plan through His Son to reconcile us back to Him.Jesus became a sacrifice once and for all for everyone in the present and future as He was the spotless Lamb. Jesus suffered in the flesh fo

CELEBRATING JESUS Good Friday – 29th March 2013 GOD HAS ALWAYS HAD A PLAN Genesis 3:15 - And I will put enmity between you and the woman, and between your seed and her seed; he shall bruise your head, and you shall bruise his heel. Even before man ever fell into sin and disobedience, God ...read more

Scripture: Isaiah 53:3-5

Denomination: Charismatic