Sermons on Affirming Our Love For Jesus:

Our Father

Contributed by J.d. Tutell on Jan 17, 2012

The first words of the Lord's prayer emphasize our need for a relationship with God and how special that relationship is.

A 4-year-old boy was asked to give the meal blessing before dinner. The family members bowed their heads in expectation. He began his prayer, thanking God for all his friends, naming them one by one. Then he thanked God for Mommy, Daddy, brother, sister, Grandma, Grandpa, and all his aunts and ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 6:9-13

Denomination: Baptist

Husbands, Love Your Wives

Contributed by Christopher Benfield on Jun 21, 2020

Paul commands husbands to love their wives as Christ loved the church. If men are to be the fathers the Lord expects, we must first be the husbands He expects. We can't love our children as we should if our love for our wives is lacking.

Husbands, love your Wives Ephesians 5:25 As we celebrate Father’s Day, I want to wish each father a happy Father’s Day. I can say without hesitation, that being a father is one of the greatest blessings and joys in my life. I am truly thankful for the two daughters the Lord blessed Tanya and me ...read more

Scripture: Ephesians 5:25

Denomination: Baptist

: Love Overcomes All (Nothing Without Love) Love Is…

Contributed by Sheila Crowe on Apr 14, 2009

Love

Consider the following love letter: Dearest Jimmy, No words could ever express the great unhappiness I’ve felt since breaking off our engagement. Please say you’ll take me back. No one could ever take your place in my heart, so please forgive me. I love you, I love you, I love you! Yours Forever, ...read more

Scripture: 1 Corinthians 13:1-13

Denomination: United Methodist

By Our Words

Contributed by Denn Guptill on May 25, 2014

We might not feel comfortable sharing our faith, but let's make sure that we don't sabotage those who do.

If there is one word that strikes fear in the hearts of most church goers it is “evangelism”. Most of us understand the necessity of people meeting Jesus. All but the most callous are heartbroken at the thoughts of friends and loved ones spending an eternity far from God. And yet. . ...read more

Scripture: Colossians 4:5-6

Denomination: Wesleyan

Who Is This Jesus? Series

Contributed by Bob Ashcraft on Jun 10, 2001

Do we really understand the awesome, splendor of our Lord Jesus? Have we really considered the magnitude of our Lord? Though the whole Bible preaches Jesus, identifies Him as the coming King, one scripture truly reveals His glory.

Who Is This Jesus? Introduction:  Who is this Jesus?  Do we really understand the awesome, splendor of our Lord Jesus?  Have we really considered the magnitude of our Lord?  Though the whole Bible preaches Jesus, identifies Him as the coming King, one scripture ...read more

Scripture: John 1:1-5, 1 John 1:1-2

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Our Chosenness Series

Contributed by Davon Huss on Oct 24, 2014

We will persevere in tough times because we know that we are chosen by God (Material adapted from Daniel Overdorf's book, What the Bible Says About the Church: Rediscovering Community, chapter 14 Radically Perseverant pgs. 363-367)

HoHum: Children playing at school began to tease an adopted child. “You don’t have any real parents,” one boy stated. Another chimed in, “You don’t know who your parents are.” The adopted child simply stated, “Your parents are stuck with you, but my ...read more

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

God For All

Contributed by Geoffrey Foot on Jan 1, 2018

Jesus was born into a Jewish family as God's chosen Messiah for the Jews. The feast of the Epiphany when we celebrate to revealing of Jesus to the gentiles clearly shows that Jesus was born for everyone and is reaching out to YOU.

God for ALL Matt 2:1-12 Today we have the readings for the feast of the Epiphany and from the early days of the Church, this feast has been considered in some ways more important than Christmas. Epiphany recalls the arrival of the magi to Bethlehem in search of the King of the Jews and 'epiphany' ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 2:1-12

Loving Your Spouse Series

Contributed by Dr. Tom Badia on Feb 9, 2024

Marriage is the most intimate relationship God has established for mankind, aside from our relationship with Him. It is the primary relationship that has been given to us to work out the practicalities of learning to love as Christ has loved

PURSUING THE LOVE OF GOD Part 6 Topic: LOVING YOUR SPOUSE I. Introduction John 13:34 "A new commandment I give to you, that you love one another; as I have loved you, that you also love one another. In this lesson I want us to talk about some of the practicalities of loving our mate. ...read more

Scripture: John 13:34

Encouraging With Faith Love And Hope

Contributed by Jason Bonnicksen on Dec 6, 2011

Encouraging others to seek Jesus and to learn to "swing" in his ways.

INTRO I remember back, as though it was yesterday, when Emma and Grace were just little tikes. There was a great playground —just down the hill from our seminary apartment — where the girls would climb, slide and swing. Day-after-day they’d ask, “Mom, Dad, can we ...read more

Scripture: 1 Thessalonians 5:9-11

Denomination: Lutheran

Our Salvation Series

Contributed by Bill Lyle on Sep 12, 2006

A Study in First Peter

I. Notice the Glorious Joy that is ours. Vs. 8-9 A. Three points in 2 parallel verses. Though you have not seen him, you love him even though you do not see him now, you believe in him are filled with an inexpressible and glorious joy, for you are receiving the goal of your faith the ...read more

Scripture: 1 Peter 1:8-12

Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

Our Vision Series

Contributed by Jeffery Anselmi on Jan 18, 2019

Our vision should drive us to a great place. A life and a church without vision is a life and church that is missing something of vital importance.

INTRODUCTION • Ancestry DNA VIDEO • SLIDE #1 • In recent years, discovering family trees has grown in popularity. People want to know where they come from to help them understand who they are. • In previous weeks, we said that DNA tells us who we are and where we come from. In this Ancestry.com ...read more

Scripture: Joshua 1:10-18

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

For Our Benefit Series

Contributed by Terry Laughlin on Nov 28, 2020

Christians may no longer be bound by sin but be changed and set free to live a life of righteousness, walking in fellowship with God, Christ and in step with the Holy Spirit.

For Our Benefit Christians may no longer be bound by sin but be changed and set free to live a life of righteousness, walking in fellowship with God, Christ and in step with the Holy Spirit. 1 John 4:9 says, “This is how God showed His love among us: He sent His one and only Son into the world ...read more

Scripture: 1 John 4:9

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

The Flip Side Of Loving

Contributed by David Flowers on Aug 19, 2006

Love encompasses both loving and being loved. Many struggle with loving, but we often struggle even more with being loved. Based on John 13:1-9 and Peter’s struggles in allowing Jesus to love him.

The Flip-Side of Loving David Flowers Wildwind Community Church August 20, 2006 Do you have a hard time identifying whether or not you are growing closer to God? I mean, that’s a hard thing to see in yourself, isn’t it? Don’t you wish there were a way of being able to tell beyond doubt whether ...read more

Scripture: John 13:1-9

Denomination: Free Methodist

Our Gifts Series

Contributed by Joseph Rodgers on Jun 13, 2007

We serve such an incredible God who gives us good gifts. Paul explains in Ephesians 4 that one of God’s greatest gift to His people, are gifted and called men to lead them.

Live Out Loud – Our GIFTS June 3, 2007 Ephesians 4:7-16 Video: Church of One – www.sermonspice.com Trans: It is amazing how many people attend the church of one where they believe everything revolves around them. I could tell you stories of the shenanigans people have attempted to ensure ...read more

Scripture: Ephesians 4:7-16

Denomination: Baptist

The Great Love Deception; Human Love Condemning Divine Love

Contributed by David Leach on Jun 1, 2014

How do we receive God and therefore receive divine love in order that we can love?

What is divine love? 1 Jo 4:8 …God is love It isn’t that God has love as an attribute, no, God is Himself love. His very nature is love. Who then has this divine love and therefore can divinely love others? Since God is love, whoever has God has love; whoever has more of God has ...read more

Scripture: 1 John 4:7-8

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational