Sermons on Authentic Christian Love:

Love What God Loves - You! Series

Contributed by Steve Malone on Jul 23, 2018

In this conversation we wrap up our discussion on getting better at loving ourselves.

Love What God Loves – You! Okay – today is the 7th Sunday of the year 2017… AND – week three of our series, ‘Getting Better At What Jesus Said Matters Most.’ AND – I want to start off with some powerful and familiar words penned by Paul and breathed by God, 2000 years ago about the importance ...read more

Scripture: Mark 12:28-31, 1 Corinthians 13:1-6

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Search For Lost Sinners

Contributed by Scott Jensen on Nov 28, 2004

It’s the job of Christians to search for the lost.

Search for Lost Sinners Luke 15:1-10 We all have lost something during some point in our lives. We’ve misplaced keys. We’ve forgot our watches and wallets. We may even have lost a pet dog or cat once. What did we do when we noticed that these things were missing? Did we search for them? ...read more

Scripture: Luke 15:1-10, Luke 15:1-32

Denomination: Lutheran

Forgotten

Contributed by Harold Nichols on Apr 10, 2001

THINGS WE HAVE FORGOTTEN TO DO AS CHRISTIANS

FORGOTTEN TEXT: DEUTERONOMY 32:18 OF THE ROCK THAT BEGAT THEE THOU ART UNMINDFUL, AND HAST FORGOTTEN GOD THAT FORMED THEE. INTRODUCTION: THIS SERMON WAS PREPARED IN VERY MUCH MEDITATION AND PRAYER. I WAS IN MY APARTMENT ALONE LISTENING TO PRAISE AND WORSHIP MUSIC PRAYING AND PRAISING GOD. ...read more

Scripture: Deuteronomy 32:1-18

Denomination: Baptist

A God-Lover

Contributed by Perry Greene on May 22, 2018

Funeral 89 Year Old Christian lady.

Song – How Great Thou Art – Family Enters John 14.1-6 “Let not your hearts be troubled. Believe in God; believe also in me. 2 In my Father's house are many rooms. If it were not so, would I have told you that I go to prepare a place for you? 3 And if I go and prepare a place for you, I will come ...read more

Scripture: Exodus 34:6-8

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Let's Talk About Love, # 1

Contributed by Richard Bowman on Jul 27, 2022

Introduction to the meaning of Christian love (agape)

LET’S TALK ABOUT LOVE, PART 1 Warsaw Christian Church, Richard M. Bowman, Pastor Text:1 John 4:8-12 ¶ Dear friends, let us love one another, for love comes from God. Everyone who loves has been born of God and knows God. 8 Whoever does not love does not know God, because God is love. 9 ...read more

Scripture: 1 John 4:8-12

Judging The Right Way: Every Christian’s Calling Series

Contributed by Ed Vasicek on Jan 31, 2003

It is good for Christians to judge--the right way. The modern understanding of "do not judge" is merely relativism. If there are no rights or wrongs, naturally one cannot judge. But there are rights and wrongs, and there is a right and wrong way to judg

Judging the Right Way: Every Christian’s Calling (Matt. 7:1-6) Note: If you are interested in more information about interpreting the Sermon on the Mount, please consider my book, "The Midrash Key" (by Ed Vasicek) available through Amazon.com Intro --Review Persons of Trinity, Golden Rule, and ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 7:1-6, John 7:24-25

Denomination: Independent/Bible

Traits Of Radical Faith Christians And Spiritually Compromised Christians. Series

Contributed by Shaila Touchton on Apr 21, 2025

God's grace and redemption are available to all, and prayer, Bible study, and community can help believers grow in their faith.

Radical Faith Christians: Unwavering Trust: Radical Christians trust God completely, even when circumstances seem impossible. (Proverbs 3:5-6, Daniel 3:16-18) Bold Obedience: They obey God's commands without hesitation, even if it's uncomfortable or challenging. (Acts 5:29, 1 Samuel ...read more

Scripture: 1 Peter 1:14-16, Matthew 19:21

The Father's Love And Discipline Series

Contributed by Rudolf E. Y. Mensah on Dec 16, 2021

Correction is not hatred. It is an act of love. No one corrects his enemy to become good or be better. A good and loving father will always correct his child going wayward.

*SPIRITUAL GROWTH ENHANCERS* Revelation 3:19, NASB: "Those whom I love, I rebuke and discipline; therefore be zealous and repent." THE FATHER'S LOVE AND DISCIPLINE Correction is not hatred. It is an act of love. No one corrects his enemy to become good or be better. A good and ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 8:23-27, Hebrews 12:11, Revelation 3:19

Denomination: Charismatic

Three Simple Rules (Part Five) "Do Good" Part 2 Series

Contributed by Carl Greene on Jul 25, 2008

Acts 10:38-10:38 Based upon the book "Three Simple Rules" "A Wesley Way of Living" by Rueben P. Job. This is the fifth in the "Three Simple Rules" series, part 2 of "Do Good." We’ve learned it sounds simple, easily understood, but challenging to live out

Matthew 5: 43-45 Review We continue to explore John Wesley’s “Three Simple Rules” Do no harm, Do Good and Stay in love with God. You know, just when we think we are ready to buy into the idea of not doing harm, of “Do no Harm,” to anyone or anything, we find ourselves facing an even more ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 5:43-45

Denomination: Methodist

Translating The Message Series

Contributed by Kevin Ruffcorn on Jun 2, 2011

Like Paul, we are challenged to translate the message of God's love and grace into words and actions that the people around us understand.

Acts 17:22-31 “Translating the Message” INTRODUCTION [Play video] Some you may have seen this video previously, but I think it has a powerful message—a message that bears repeating—and it underscores today’s Scripture lesson. Paul was a man on fire. He had ...read more

Scripture: Acts 17:22-31

Denomination: Lutheran

Be Careful Who You Love- False Love, Versus True Love, And Loving Truth Series

Contributed by Ken Henson on Jun 19, 2019

This is two devotional meditations on Proverbs 2:19-22 & 3:1-4. God's love is True & truthful. False love exists. We have to be careful who & what we fall in love with-because whatever we love sets our direction.

Proverbs 2 19 of all those who go to her none return, nor do they attain paths of life 20 so you go in the way of goodness, and keep the to it 21 for the right (straight, righteous) shall dwell (abide/remain) in the land & the mature (complete, whole) shall remain (be left) in it 22 but the ...read more

Denomination: *other

Love Reigns Over Our Future Premium Sermon

Contributed by PRO Premium on Oct 9, 2023

This sermon encourages Christians to trust in God's provision and care, turning their worries about the future into prayers, as part of the 'Love Reigns' series.

Today is the final day of our sermon series Love Reigns. We have been challenging ourselves to allow the love of God to reign in every area of our lives. The first week, we celebrated the life, death and resurrection of Jesus Christ on Easter. We celebrate because the resurrection is the proof that ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 6:25-34

Topics: Overcoming Anxiety, Divine Provision, Trust In God

Sermon Series: Love Reigns

Biblical Christianity: The Essentials, Not The Excesses

Contributed by Donald Whitchard on Jun 26, 2021

There is nothing complicated about what it means to be a follower of Jesus Christ. This message is basic, and can be used by anyone who needs to share their faith in Christ with someone or to turn to Him yourself.

I recently got in contact with a brother in Christ living outside of London who was asking for assistance in developing a website dedicated to Christian apologetics and evangelism for the UK, which is in just as bad a shape, if not worse, than here in America when it comes to the knowledge of ...read more

Scripture: Isaiah 1:1-7, Acts 20:28-31, John 14:6, John 3:16, John 20:30-31, Romans 3:23, Romans 6:23, Hebrews 9:27  (view more)  (view less)

Denomination: Baptist

Christian Affection Ii

Contributed by Stephen Fournier on Sep 15, 2003

Sermon on Christian affections

CHRISTIAN AFFECTION PHILIPPIANS 1:7-8 (Part #2) 11/16/94 The lived a Greek writer by the name of Lucian who lived around 120-200 AD. This man was an unbeliever, who notice a certain thing about Christians. He wrote the following, "It is incredible to see the fervor with which the people of that ...read more

Scripture: Philippians 1:7-8

Denomination: Bible Church

Christian Affections I

Contributed by Stephen Fournier on Sep 15, 2003

Sermon

CHRISTIAN AFFECTIONS PHILIPPIANS 1:7-8 (Part #1) 11/09/94 I am sure that some of the older folks can recall when the USS Pueblo was captured by the North Koreans. The 82 surviving crew members who were captured were brutally treated and tortured. In one instance 13 men from the Pueblo were ...read more

Scripture: Philippians 1:7-8

Denomination: Bible Church