Sermons on Agape Love:

Go! And Live By The Spirit - Galatians 5:22-23 Series

Contributed by Dean Courtier on Mar 19, 2025

Every believer in Christ is called to live a transformed life—a life that reflects the nature of Jesus and the work of the Holy Spirit within us. But let’s be honest: walking in the Spirit is not always easy.

Go! And Live by the Spirit - Galatians 5:22-23 Introduction: Walking in the Spirit, Not the Flesh Every believer in Christ is called to live a transformed life—a life that reflects the nature of Jesus and the work of the Holy Spirit within us. But let’s be honest: walking in the Spirit is not ...read more

Scripture: Galatians 5:22-23, 1 John 4:7-8, John 13:34-35, Nehemiah 8:10, Philippians 4:7, Colossians 3:12, Ephesians 4:32, Lamentations 3:22-23, Proverbs 16:32  (view more)  (view less)

Denomination: Pentecostal

Arrows Of Truth # 24 - What Is The 3rd Cord Of Connection To The Local Church? Series

Contributed by Louis Posthauer on Mar 25, 2022

A weekly series to help believers engage with loved ones, friends and neighbors who are dropout believers to restore them to the church - the Body of Christ.

Arrows of Truth # 24 - What is the 3rd cord of connection to the local church? We are considering the concept of connectedness as the goal of the local church for every believer (including restored dropout believers). Last week we looked at the second ...read more

Scripture: Ecclesiastes 4:12, Philippians 2:1-4

Mga Katangian Ng Tunay Na Pagmamahal

Contributed by James Dina on Oct 14, 2020

Sinumang nagnanais na gumawa ng langit sa huling araw ay kailangang ipakita ang walang kundisyong pagmamahal ng Diyos sa iba. Hindi dapat pagmalupitan ng tao ang iba kundi ipakita ang pagmamahal na inaaprubahan ng Diyo

MGA KATANGIAN NG TUNAY NA PAGMAMAHAL "Ang pagmamahal ay nagdurusa nang matagal at mabait; pag-ibig ay hindi inggit; pag-ibig ay hindi paraiso mismo, ay hindi nagmamataas; ay hindi malulugod, hindi naghahangad ng sarili nito, ay hindi masasama, hindi nag-iisip ng masama; ay hindi nagagalak sa ...read more

Scripture: John 3:16, Proverbs 17:17

Denomination: Pentecostal

How To Know If You Love God

Contributed by Rick Crandall on Jan 3, 2013

1. Measure your attention. 2. Measure your attachment. 3. Measure your affection. 4. Measure your actions.

How to Know if You Love God Mark 12:28-30 Sermon by Rick Crandall Grayson Baptist Church - Feb. 19, 2012 BACKGROUND: *Last Sunday in 1 Corinthians 13, we studied the kind of love that God wants all of us to have: God’s kind of love, agape love, the same type of love that the Lord has for ...read more

Scripture: Mark 12:28-30

Denomination: Baptist

Let's Not Miss The Opportunity For Victory

Contributed by W Pat Cunningham on Oct 19, 2023

The roles of obedient faith, steadfast hope and laboring love

Twenty-Ninth Sunday in Course 2023 It’s pretty clear to anyone who observes humans as they go about their days just what is important to most. What is most important to us becomes clearest when we look at what takes up most of our time. If success in one’s career drives his ambition, then more ...read more

Scripture: 1 Thessalonians 1:1-5, Matthew 22:15-21, Isaiah 45:1, Isaiah 45:4-6

Denomination: Catholic

Do We Have A Vision?

Contributed by Ronald Crandall on Jan 7, 2003

Often times challenging people to have a vision is the challenge. Causing them to see what and where God wants to take them is sometimes hard. When you are preaching about vision and people look at you like you are out there... Ya mean you want me to have

Do we have a vision? My life is but a weaving Between my Lord and me I cannot choose the colors He worketh steadily Off times He weaveth sorrow And I in foolish pride Forget He sees the upper And I the underside Not till the loom is silent And the shuttles cease to fly Shall God unroll the ...read more

Scripture: Isaiah 54:1-5, Habakkuk 2:2-3

Denomination: Pentecostal

Things Are Not Always As They Seem

Contributed by Bobby Mcdaniel on Nov 9, 2003

We are to see all people as children of God, not sort them into categories: beautiful or ugly, rich or poor, clean or dirty.

Things Are Not Always As They Seem Based on: And The Angels Were Silent, Max Lucado, Chpt. 19—The People with Roses Scripture Ref: Matt. 25:31-46 Heb. 13:1-3 James 2:1-9 Matt. 10:40-42 Matt. 11:2-6 1. Introduction a. Last night we observed a total lunar eclipse: (1) Ultimately, was the ...read more

Scripture: James 2:1-9, Matthew 25:31-46

Control Series

Contributed by Todd Pugh on Jul 11, 2007

Surrendering control of our lives to God leads us to the only freedom we can truly experience. Five part series dealing with "getting ahead" based on Isaiah 55

Control Sunday Sermon / Getting Ahead Sermon Series April 29th, 2007 Intro: Brief recap: Getting Ahead in life. What does it take, what issues are most important to reaching your goals? What is important in setting your goals? Will you be satisfied once you have reached your goals? We ...read more

Scripture: Isaiah 55:6-9

Denomination: Pentecostal

Overcoming Evil With Good

Contributed by Scott Coltrain on Sep 28, 2007

Christianity revolutionized the world because its teachings are so radically different than anything offered by this world’s other religions and philosophies. There is no better illustration of this than what it has to say regarding how to treat those who

Christianity revolutionized the world because its teachings are so radically different than anything offered by this world’s other religions and philosophies. There is no better illustration of this than what it has to say regarding how to treat those who are against us… to those who don’t like ...read more

Scripture: Romans 12:21

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

U Before I

Contributed by Monty Newton on Jan 26, 2010

Christ makes himself known to us through his love for us and through us as we live out his love toward others.

Title: U Before I Text: I Corinthians 13:1-13 Thesis: Christ makes himself known through the way Christians live out love. The title for this message was lifted from Homiletics Magazine, January/February 2010, Vol. 22, NO. 1 Introduction You may recall being taught a little mnemonic device ...read more

Scripture: 1 Corinthians 13:1-13

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Learning To Live A Life Of Generous Friendship Series

Contributed by John Oscar on Jun 2, 2019

A sermon on the importance of living together in Christian community

“Learning How To Live a Life of Generous Friendship” Philippians Series May 26th, 2019 Key Scripture: Philippians, Chapter Four Learning How To Live a Life of Generous Friendship Today, we finish our series on Paul’s letter to the Philippians. Over the last few weeks, we have been exploring the ...read more

Denomination: Assembly Of God

A Litmus Test Of Spiritual Well-Beng

Contributed by Jack Perkins, D.min., Ladc, Csac, Cclc on Mar 5, 2022

Using the analogy of a litmus test, this sermon juxtaposes the traits of arrogance over against the traits that reflect the DNA of love. It explores the inclusion of 1 Corinthians 13 sandwiched between chapters 12 and 14.

“Litmus test” is a process used to determine the nature of something. In the 14th century scientists discovered that litmus, a mixture of colored organic compounds obtained from lichen, turns red in acid solutions and blue in alkaline solutions and, thus, can be used as an acid-base indicator. ...read more

Scripture: 1 Peter 5:1-3, 1 John 4:7-10, Matthew 22:36, John 1:12-13

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Growing In Truth: Transformed By Christ's Love Ephesians 4:15 Series

Contributed by Dean Courtier on Apr 30, 2024

The transformative power of speaking truth in love is a key principle outlined by the apostle Paul in Ephesians 4:15. This verse underscores the importance of aligning our words and actions with the love of Christ, ultimately leading to spiritual growth and maturity in our Christian walk.

Growing in Truth: Transformed by Christ's Love Ephesians 4:15 Scripture Reading: "Instead, we will speak the truth in love, growing in every way more and more like Christ, who is the head of his body, the church." (Ephesians 4:15, NLT) Introduction: Today, we explore the ...read more

Scripture: Ephesians 4:15, Colossians 3:16, 1 Corinthians 13:4-7, 2 Corinthians 3:18, Romans 8:29, Ephesians 5:23, Colossians 1:18  (view more)  (view less)

Denomination: Pentecostal

You Need A Little Love In Your Life Series

Contributed by Tim Richards on Sep 2, 2004

1st in a series on the Fruits of the Spirit

Introduction: 1. This morning I begin a new sermon series. You would think that since on average I’ve preached 2 sermons each week, and typically taught one class each week for the last 20 years that I would have dealt with the section of scripture I am going to begin sharing with you this ...read more

Scripture: Galatians 5:22

Denomination: Baptist

Great Reasons For Christians To Love One Another Series

Contributed by Rick Crandall on Jan 14, 2024

1. God commands it (vs. 7). 2. God provides the love we need (vs. 7-8). 3. God demonstrates His love for us (vs. 9-10). 4. God has given us a great obligation to love (vs.11).

Great Reasons for Christians to Love One Another 1 John 4:7-11 Sermon by Rick Crandall Series: The First Epistle of John (Prepared January 14, 2024) (Revised January 23, 2024, with a new outline) BACKGROUND: *One of the greatest themes in the New Testament is for Christians to love other people ...read more

Scripture: 1 John 4:7-11

Denomination: Baptist