Sermons on Authentic Christian Love:

Why We All (Especially The Elders) Need Deacons Series

Contributed by Glenn Durham on Mar 19, 2008

God loves us by equipping and calling deacons to serve us.

Scripture Introduction A guy dies, arrives at the Pearly Gates, and (as always in stories like this), St. Peter is there and asks him to relate a good deed he had done. He thinks for a moment then says, “Well, there was the time I was driving down a road when I saw a group of hoodlums harassing a ...read more

Scripture: Acts 6:1-15

Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

True Love Series

Contributed by Matthew Kratz on Feb 12, 2021

1) The Foretelling of Heavenly Love (1 Peter 1:10-11a), 2) The Founding of Heavenly Love (1 Peter 1:11b-12a) 3) The Forthtelling of Heavenly Love (1 Peter 12b), and 4) The Fathoming of Heavenly Love (1 Peter 12c).

1 Peter 1:10-12 10 Concerning this salvation, the prophets who prophesied about the grace that was to be yours searched and inquired carefully, 11 inquiring what person or time the Spirit of Christ in them was indicating when he predicted the sufferings of Christ and the subsequent glories.12 It ...read more

Scripture: 1 Peter 1:10-12

Denomination: Other

Structure For Christian Living In Colossians 3 Series

Contributed by Justin Steckbauer on Jan 16, 2024

Creating a structure out of Colossians 3 as a guide for Christian living

“One spring our family was driving from Fort Lauderdale to Tampa, Florida. As far as the eye could see, orange trees were loaded with fruit. When we stopped for breakfast, I ordered orange juice with my eggs. "I'm sorry," the waitress said. "I can't bring you orange juice. ...read more

Scripture: Colossians 3:1, Colossians 3:15, Colossians 3:17

Denomination: Salvation Army

The Heart Of Worship Is Our Heart Series

Contributed by Wesley Bishop on Mar 15, 2004

This is about authentic worship.

As I mentioned last week, worship is a broad term. It is often misunderstood. I want to come back to Rick Warren’s definition given in his book, The Purpose Driven Life, “Anything you do that brings pleasure to God is an act of worship.” That’s a boiled down definition of worship. What happens ...read more

Scripture: Isaiah 1:11-16

Denomination: Wesleyan

Dead & Alive

Contributed by Ed Mcneely on Jun 23, 2002

The one thing that keeps most Christians out of Christian service is a sense of unworthiness--a guilty conscience.

DEAD & ALIVE 2-03-02 Romans 6:1-14 - 8:14, 1John 1:9 The one thing that keeps more Christians out of Christian service is: . Not a lack of time… . Not a callous heart… but, A guilty conscious! That’s right: A sense of unworthiness. We simply have a dirty conscience. I’m talking about real… ...read more

Scripture: 1 John 1:9

Denomination: Independent/Bible

The Marks Of A True Believer

Contributed by Patrick Agbonkpolor on Aug 2, 2021

Irrespective of our denominations, we can only validate the genuineness of our Christian Faith from the evidence of the scriptures.

THE MARKS OF A TRUE BELIEVER TEXT: MARK 8:34-38 " And when he had called the people unto him with his disciples also, he said unto them, Whosoever will come after me, let him deny himself, and take up his cross, and follow me. For whosoever will save his life shall lose it; but whosoever ...read more

Scripture: Mark 8:34-38, Matthew 10:37

Denomination: Pentecostal

Hey! A Christian Can’t Do That! Series

Contributed by David Dykes on Oct 30, 2014

There are things we face in life that do not fall neatly into the right or wrong categories. There are some things we’re faced with, some areas of conduct that the Bible really doesn’t address. That’s what Paul is addressing.

INTRODUCTION Open your Bibles, please, to Romans 14. Today I want to talk about, “Hey! A Christian Can’t Do THAT!” I heard about a guy who crossed the street in front of his house to go to the mailbox and get the mail. And after he got the mail he was walking back across the ...read more

Scripture: Romans 14:1-12

Denomination: Baptist

Are Christians Still Sinners, But Saved By Grace? Part 2 Series

Contributed by Rodney V Johnson on Dec 8, 2023

New Light Faith Ministries and Barry Johnson Ministries, founded by Rodney V. Johnson and Barry O. Johnson, respectively, are partnering to offer Bible studies for Christians who are seeking to grow in their relationship with Jesus. This is a Bible study lesson, not a sermon.

NOTE: New Light Faith Ministries and Barry Johnson Ministries, founded by Rodney V. Johnson and Barry O. Johnson, respectively, are partnering to offer Bible studies for Christians who are seeking to grow in their relationship with Jesus. This is a Bible study lesson, not a sermon. The Bible ...read more

Scripture: Romans 3:21-23, John 3:1-3, Romans 6:10-14

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Are Christians Still Sinners But Saved By Grace – Part 5 Series

Contributed by Rodney V Johnson on Dec 8, 2023

New Light Faith Ministries and Barry Johnson Ministries, founded by Rodney V. Johnson and Barry O. Johnson, respectively, are partnering to offer Bible studies for Christians who are seeking to grow in their relationship with Jesus. This is a Bible study lesson, not a sermon.

NOTE: New Light Faith Ministries and Barry Johnson Ministries, founded by Rodney V. Johnson and Barry O. Johnson, respectively, are partnering to offer Bible studies for Christians who are seeking to grow in their relationship with Jesus. This is a Bible study lesson, not a sermon. The Bible ...read more

Scripture: Ephesians 1:3-4, Colossians 1:12-14, Romans 5:19-21

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Hating What God Hates Series

Contributed by D. Greg Ebie on Nov 20, 2004

PROVERBS – Wisdom for Right Living #9 Love what God loves and hate what God hates.

INTRODUCTION: We are coming back one last time to the book of Proverbs. If I were to sum up the purpose of the series “Wisdom for Right Living” I would do it with two words: THINK BIBLICALLY! In America today its popular to say you believe in God, or call yourself a Christian. What is the ...read more

Scripture: Proverbs 6:16-19

Denomination: Assembly Of God

Love At Christmas Series

Contributed by Derek Geldart on Dec 27, 2025

This sermon proclaims that at Christmas God gave the perfect gift of love—sending His Son to redeem us, securing our salvation by the Spirit, and calling us to live out that love through Christlike sacrifice, patience, and truth.

The Heart of Christmas: Love Galatians 4:4-5; Ephesians 1:3-14; 1 Corinthians 13:1-13 Just a few days ago, many of us woke up to Christmas morning. You got out of bed, made your way to the tree, and there they were—the gifts. Each box, different in size, shape, and weight, quietly invited ...read more

Scripture: Galatians 4:4-5, Ephesians 1:3-14, 1 Corinthians 13:1-13

Denomination: Baptist

What Do We Do When Our Loved Ones Die? Series

Contributed by Doug Warren on Jan 15, 2001

The disciples’actions when John the Baptist died offer us helpful suggestions of what to do when our loved ones die. (*appropriate for graveside service)

Intro: When John the Baptist died tragically, the disciples of Jesus exemplified what we must do today when our loved ones die. Let us notice what verse 14 says: I. THE DISCIPLES CAME 1. They stopped what they were doing, came together from various places. 2. Sadly, funerals are ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 14:12

Denomination: Baptist

Do Not Underestimate The Importance Of Small Acts Of Loving Service Zech 4:

Contributed by Paul Fritz on Aug 17, 2002

Do Not Underestimate the Importance of Small Acts of Loving Service Zech 4:10

Do Not Underestimate the Importance of Small Acts of Loving Service Zech 4:10 “Who despises the day of small things? Men will rejoice when they see the plumb line in the hand of Zerubbabel.”(Zech. 4:10) Occasionally we all wonder if our efforts are making a difference. It is easy to grow ...read more

Scripture: Zechariah 4:10

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Christianity's Best Kept Secret Series

Contributed by Charles Cunningham on Aug 20, 2019

Jesus Christ our Savior set us free from the penalty of sin. Jesus Christ our Lord set us free to minister in HIs Name, but without selfish ambition of gaining position, prestige or power in God's kingdom.

GOOD NEWS PRESENTED BY MARK Study of the Gospel According to Mark As you read Mark, be aware that you are reading the very first written account of the ministry ...read more

Scripture: Mark 9:30-42

The Church In Jerusalem: Pure, Salty, Blessed Series

Contributed by Chuck Sligh on Feb 8, 2015

This sermon deals with what happens when a church is cleansed of hypocrisy and its members begin to live authentic Christian lives.

The Church in Jerusalem: Pure, Salty, Blessed Series: Acts Chuck Sligh February 8, 2015 TEXT: Please turn in your Bibles to Acts 5 INTRODUCTION Illus. – A man woke up one Sunday morning, and instead of getting ready for church as usual, he just dawdled around, read the paper and ate ...read more

Scripture: Acts 5:12-16

Denomination: Baptist