Sermons on Authentic Love:

Image Is Everything Series

Contributed by Jeff Strite on Jun 24, 2019

We live in an image-driven culture and our churches seem to be buying into the concept in their efforts to reach people, but more than ever, what people need is for us to be genuine followers of Christ. Consider these thoughts from our Family Minister Scott Jewell.

*Disclaimer- You need to know your audience to do what I did. It could probably be tamed down with wearing just a pair of sunglasses. I started behind the closed doors at the entrance of the sanctuary. When the entrance music for WWE’s The Big Show started to play, I flung the doors open and ...read more

Scripture: James 2:1-13

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Famous Amos Series

Contributed by Sterling Franklin on Mar 13, 2011

Israel was guilty of oppressing the poor and needy and perverting justice, despite ritually worshipping God in sacrifice and worship. Are our actions backed by an authentic heart? Are we displeasing God despite 'doing all the right things'?

"Famous Amos" What can we learn from this shepherd and fig-tender - turned - prophet? Given at Glorious King Jesus (GKJ), March 13, 2011 Sterling C. Franklin Text: Amos 5:1-27 (Read Text) Opening Prayer This is a very serious message from Amos! What were the people doing? We see here in the ...read more

Scripture: Amos 5:1-27

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

When The Savior Sends

Contributed by David Dewitt on Apr 25, 2014

Exploring the mission and ministry of Jesus - focus on showing and sharing the gospel

When the Savior Sends Mark 6:6-13 Series: Then Jesus… July 7, 2013 Morning Service One of the good things about Abigail getting her driver’s license is that she is willing to run errands for us. She willingly volunteers to drive to Kroger’s and pick up whatever we need. Elizabeth ...read more

Scripture: Mark 6:6-13

Denomination: Church Of God

Jeremiah Series

Contributed by K. Edward Skidmore on Dec 8, 2014

This sermon deals with the faith and faithful life of the prophet, Jeremiah who warned the kingdom of Judah what their wayward actions were about to bring upon the nation. There are 3 lessons about faith from Jeremiah's example.

Jeremiah Jeremiah; Hebrews 11 INTRODUCTION: We’re in the middle of a series called “The Story,” where we’re going through some stories in the Old Testament in about 20 weeks. We started with Creation, then Abraham, to Moses, through the Judges and the two greatest Kings, ...read more

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Believing In The Resurrected Jesus (Part One)

Contributed by Derrick Tuper on Jan 6, 2014

Jesus' followers did not fully embrace, at first, the reality of Jesus' resurrection.

BELIEVING IN THE RESURRECTED JESUS (part one) JOHN 20:1-18 1) “Where’s Jesus?” (1-9). vs. 1-2 “The stone”. What’s the deal with the stone? Matt. 27:62-66. Explain the slope and groove. With all these factors it would have been nearly impossible for someone to ...read more

Scripture: John 20:1-18

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Christian Atheist: Shame Series

Contributed by Troy Borst on Jan 7, 2015

what do we do? How do we break through shame and come out the other side? How do we smash out of self-recrimination and move on with our lives basking in the forgiveness of God?

This sermon is based off of a few ideas in Craig Groeshel’s book “The Christian Atheist: Believing in God but Living as if He Doesn’t Exist.” Zondervan, 2010. ISBN: 9780310332220 CHRISTIAN ATHEIST: SHAME PSALM 51:1-12 INTRODUCTION… Smack in the face (p) Last January, ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 51:1-12

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

He Is Risen

Contributed by Emile Wolfaardt on May 7, 2009

(PowerPoint Slides and Cell Study Notes freely available by emailing Emile@Wolfaardt.com) Discussing why the Resurrection is so critical to our faith.

He is Risen Luke 24:1-12 This morning I want to talk with you about the greatest event in all of history - the day Jesus Christ rose from the dead. We understand that not everybody believes in the resurrection of Jesus Christ - but for us it is a really big deal. Here’s why . . . at our church we ...read more

Scripture: Luke 24:1-12

Denomination: *other

Going For Life Change

Contributed by Christian Cheong on Oct 13, 2013

The Pharisees did not experience life change because they had a different belief. Don't replace the relationship with a religion. Don't make the outward more important than the inward.

RECAP – John 20:24-28. We saw last week how Thomas finally saw Jesus alive and uttered the most profound statement of faith – “My Lord and My God!” (1) LET GO of our Agenda – don’t cling on to the demands we set. (2) CHOOSE to have faith - faith is a choice ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 23:23-28

Denomination: Independent/Bible

Living The Good Life

Contributed by George Mclaughlin Jr. on Nov 15, 2009

In Philippians 4:4-9 Paul gives us 5 tips for experiencing an authentic, satisfying Christian life, such as what we envision when we think of the Pilgrim fathers.

Intro. Tell of the old New England tradition of setting five kernels of corn on the plate, on Thanksgiving day and of Governor Bradford giving thanks to God when, one winter, times were lean. Five pointers towards an authentic Christian life. I. Set your sights on God, 4. A. The point is Rejoice ...read more

Scripture: Philippians 4:4-9

Denomination: Independent/Bible

The Real Deal

Contributed by J Jeffrey Smead on Feb 4, 2011

Far to many times I have heard someone share that they know someone who says they are a Christian, but their life is impure. It literally destroys the witness of Christ when believers do not live out their faith. So, are you the real deal? Updated February 2023.

Dr. Evan Kane ... was the chief surgeon ... of Kane Summit Hospital ... in New York City. He had practiced his specialty ... for 37 years. Over the course of time, ... he came to question the wisdom of using general anesthesia ... for every surgery. He believed people would recover quicker ... ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 23:25-28, Matthew 5:13-20, Matthew 5:38-40, Luke 6:27, Matthew 6:14, Matthew 7:13-14, Galatians 5:22-23  (view more)  (view less)

Denomination: Anglican

The Heart Of A Born Again Christian; Is It Wicked Or Clean?

Contributed by David Leach on May 31, 2014

Authentic Christianity begins when God replaces the wicked heart with a clean, new heart

Unfortunately in the evangelical church today erroneous teaching abounds. One example is the teaching that the heart of a Christian is desperately wicked. It’s based on this verse Jer 17:9 The heart is deceitful above all things, And desperately wicked; Who can know it? Who is God ...read more

Scripture: Jeremiah 17:5-9

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

No Repentance, No Revival Series

Contributed by David Dunn on Oct 12, 2025

Without repentance, revival becomes theater—faith without surrender. True awakening begins when hearts trade control for the cross of Christ.

The Rubberneck Revival We’ve all done it—slowed down to stare at someone else’s wreck. Traffic crawls, brake lights flare, and curiosity pulls at us. We glance, we speculate, we shake our heads—and then we move on. That’s the spirit of this cultural moment. The world is rubbernecking religion. ...read more

Scripture: 2 Chronicles 7:14, Matthew 16:24, Psalm 51:17, Hosea 6:1-3, James 4:8-10  (view more)  (view less)

Denomination: Seventh-Day Adventist

Love, Love, Love Is All You Need

Contributed by Dawn Marie Turner on May 22, 2003

Why love is so crucial in our Christian walk and use reflections of Memorial Day to describe that.

The Beatles song, Love, love, love is all you need was a popular song. Young people of that time echoed that sentiment in their actions and in how they lived their lives. They thought this was a new concept that their parents just wouldn’t or couldn’t get. But the concept was far older than the ...read more

Scripture: John 15:9-17

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Ilove – Loving People With The Love Of Christ

Contributed by Jonathan Falwell on Sep 17, 2007

A priority that God wants us to put high on the list is our love for people.

iLove – Loving People with the Love of Christ Last week, we started a brand new series, iTruths-Life Lessons for the iPod Generation. This series is so that we can see how Christians in today’s generation can live successfully, to be what God wants us to be. Last week, our sermon title was ...read more

Scripture: 1 Corinthians 13:1-13

Denomination: Baptist

Victims Of Unrisen Expectations

Contributed by Joseph Smith on Nov 14, 2010

We fail to experience a vital faith because we do not expect anything new, we operate out of preconceived notions, or we wait for authority figures to validate us.

Takoma Park Baptist Church, Washington, DC, March 5, 1989 Anyone who works in an office or who has had to do either writing or typing knows that you do not proofread your own work. You just do not proofread your own work. Why not? Because the tendency is to see what we want to see, and what we ...read more

Scripture: John 7:37-52

Denomination: Baptist