Sermons on Boundless Love:

Loving God's Law Without Being Legalistic

Contributed by Ron Hietsch on Jul 3, 2009

God transforms our lives by the Holy Spirit for a threefold purpose: His Glory, our benefit, and for the benefit of others.

August 30, 2009 13th Sunday after Pentecost Text: Deuteronomy 4:1-2,6-9 Grace, mercy and peace from God the father and Christ Jesus our Lord. Since first coming to this congregation a little over seven years ago I have had numerous very pleasant experiences. I am thankful for the many ...read more

Scripture: Deuteronomy 4:1-9

Denomination: Lutheran

Take This Job And Love It, Part 1 Series

Contributed by Ken Hubbard on Feb 2, 2010

This sermon addresses maintaining a godly attitude at work.

TEXT: 1 Samuel 18:1-11, 14 INTRO: - Don't let this title deceive you - It directly relates to your job - But every student and Housewife can benefit - White collar, blue collar and no collar - Jim Bakker told me The biggest lesson he learned in prison Was that God was not interested In WHAT ...read more

Scripture: 1 Samuel 18:1-14

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Take This Job And Love It, Part 2 Series

Contributed by Ken Hubbard on Feb 2, 2010

This message talks about dealing with a difficult work situation in a godly way.

- Employers at a Detroit office found they were having a difficult time getting the job done so they posted the following notice on the employee bulletin board "The management regrets that it has come to their attention that workers dying on the job are failing to fall down. This practice must ...read more

Scripture: 1 Samuel 18:1-14

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Loving Your Neighbor As Yourself (Part 1)

Contributed by Brian La Croix on Feb 8, 2010

Part 1 of two-parter regarding loving others as we should.

Loving Your Neighbor as Yourself (Part 1) Luke 10:25-37 February 7, 2010 NOTE: THE ME/WE/GOD/YOU/WE FORMAT IS FROM ANDY STANLEY'S BOOK, "COMMUNICATING FOR A CHANGE." Me/We: We’ve been talking since the beginning of January about the two greatest commandments, and specifically about what ...read more

Scripture: Luke 10:25-37

Denomination: Wesleyan

Loving Your Neighbor As Yourself (Part 2)

Contributed by Brian La Croix on Feb 15, 2010

Message about putting the needs of others ahead of your own.

Loving Your Neighbor as Yourself (Part 2) Philippians 2:1-11 February 14, 2010 Me/We: I mentioned last week that the idea of loving your neighbor as yourself is contrary to the idea that the world wants us to buy into, and that is that we should each look out for ourselves ahead of others. All ...read more

Scripture: Philippians 2:1-11

Denomination: Wesleyan

Never Blindsided By God’s Love

Contributed by Anthony Seel on Feb 24, 2010

About the immensity of God’s love.

1 Lent (C) February 21, 2010 The Rev. M. Anthony Seel, Jr. St. Andrew’s Church Psalm 91 The best stories are true stories, don’t you agree? Friday night I saw The Blind Side starring Sandra Bullock and Tim McGraw and I was blown away. I know that I’m late to the party since ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 91:1-16

Denomination: Lutheran

It’s A Long Walk To The Limits Of Love

Contributed by Russell Brownworth on Dec 31, 2009

Loving each other in the body of Christ requires a long walk...but it’s worth it.

Norman Vincent Peale used to tell a story about a missionary in Africa who received a beautiful seashell as a gift from a student. He had walked a long way to the coast of Africa to get the special shell for his teacher. "You’ve traveled so far to bring me such a wonderful present," the ...read more

Scripture: 1 John 4:11

Denomination: United Methodist

Loving God With All Your Heart And Soul

Contributed by Brian La Croix on Jan 10, 2010

First message of three-part series on loving God from Mark 12:30.

Loving God with All Your Heart and Soul Mark 12:30 January 10, 2010 Introduction Folks, you just need to know that this message is going to be a little longer today, okay? But let me clue you in on something: you get better service and they put out fresh food on the buffet after the main rush, ...read more

Scripture: Mark 12:30

Denomination: Wesleyan

What’s Love Got To Do With It

Contributed by Michael Bolin on Jan 31, 2010

condemning heart

Did you hear the story about the Hot air balloon? This man was traveling in a hot air balloon when he realized he was lost. He reduced altitude and spotted a woman below. He descended a bit more and shouted, "Excuse me, can you help me? I promised a friend I would meet him an hour ago, but I ...read more

Scripture: 1 John 3:11-24

Denomination: United Methodist

It Takes Love To Grow - Light The Fire 2 Series

Contributed by Spencer Homan on Nov 19, 2009

This is the second in our "Lighting the Fires of Pentecost" sermon series focusing on keeping our fires lit through diligence and perseverance.

Psalm 22:25-31 25 From you comes the theme of my praise in the great assembly; before those who fear you will I fulfill my vows. 26 The poor will eat and be satisfied; they who seek the LORD will praise him-- may your hearts live forever! 27 All the ends of the earth will remember and turn to ...read more

Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

When We Value The Death Of A Loved One

Contributed by Dennis Selfridge on Jan 14, 2009

Comforting words to a family

WHEN WE VALUE THE DEATH OF A LOVED ONE PS 116:1-18 “I love the LORD, for he heard my voice; he heard my cry for mercy. Because he turned his ear to me, I will call on him as long as I live. The cords of death entangled me, the anguish of the grave came upon me; I was overcome by trouble and ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 16:1-18

Denomination: Wesleyan

Short Challenge: Remembering Our First Love Series

Contributed by Nate Herbst on Jan 14, 2009

A short, practical encouragement on remembering our first love, Jesus.

Short Challenge: Remembering our first love. Rev.2:2-4 – “I know your deeds, your hard work and your perseverance. I know that you cannot tolerate wicked men, that you have tested those who claim to be apostles but are not, and have found them false. You have persevered and have endured hardships ...read more

Scripture: Revelation 2:2-4

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

"Five Steps To Keeping Ourselves In The Love Of God"

Contributed by Jerry Depoy on Jan 19, 2009

The funeral for Jacob is over. The eleven brothers of Joseph are afraid. They believe that Joseph might turn on them... But Joseph is not the “natural man.” He is a man who portrays the coming Christ... grace and truth.

Title of the message: “Five Steps to Keeping Yourself in the Love of God” Key verse: (Jude 1:21) Keep yourselves in the love of God, looking for the mercy of our Lord Jesus Christ unto eternal life. Introduction: The funeral for Jacob is over. The eleven brothers of Joseph are afraid. They ...read more

Scripture: Genesis 50:19-21

Denomination: Baptist

Knowledge Without Love Who Get's The Glory?

Contributed by Doug Koehler on Jan 29, 2009

What would happen to our world if we had knowledge but no love to guide us? What happens to us when we focus on Godly knowledge but love does not motivate us to share our wisdom?

Knowledge without love? WHO GETS THE GLORY? Where would we be if we had great knowledge but no love? Imagine if our entire generation decided that knowledge was all that mattered. What would be the result? We would know how to operate using all our medical skill but, we would not care enough about ...read more

Scripture: 1 Corinthians 8:1-13

Denomination: Lutheran

God's Great Love Is Worthy Of Our Thanks

Contributed by Samuel Wilder on Nov 24, 2008

In Psalm 107 we find four ways that God has specifically blessed that call us to be thankful, and the cool thing is these four ways were brought to life by Jesus.

(From Pastor Aaron Burgess, SermonCentral.com) Thanksgiving is the act of expressing specific gratitude to God for the blessings he has bestowed upon us. Thanksgiving is the outward and inward communication of how grateful we are for all the things God has given us, whether those things are ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 107:1-43

Denomination: Baptist