Sermons on Christ Loves The Church:

Where's The Love At? PRO Sermon

Contributed by Sermon Research Assistant on Feb 9, 2024

This sermon encourages believers to embody Christ's command of loving one another, manifesting love, respect, and mercy in their lives as active testimonies of faith.

Good morning, beloved. It is a joy to gather together in a place where we come to find solace from God who loves us beyond measure. We come, not because we are perfect, but because we are loved by a perfect God who calls us to love one another as He has loved us. Charles Spurgeon once said, "A ...read more

Scripture: John 13:31-35

Topics: Lovable

"Philadelphia--Church Of The Open Door" Series

Contributed by Robert Leroe on Jul 5, 2002

Christ opens the right doors for us, and encourages us when life hurts.

Philadelphia-"Church of the Open Door" Revelation 3:7-13 The Letters to the Seven Churches Pastor Bob Leroe, Cliftondale Congregational Church, Saugus, Massachusetts Imagine the heartache of an athlete striving to qualify for the Olympic team, only to be disqualified by a technicality. Consider ...read more

Scripture: Revelation 3:7-13

Denomination: Congregational

To Have It All You Must Love All

Contributed by Tim May on Mar 15, 2015

It is easy to love church family members in blue sky moments, but real love is demonstrated in the grey sky days.

This morning I want to focus on Jesus’ command: “Love each other as I have loved you." Please note it is a command and not a suggestion. You of course know that I as a military person understand the difference between a command and a suggestion. At first glance this command looks easy ...read more

Scripture: John 15:9-17

Denomination: Methodist

You Need A Family

Contributed by Davon Huss on Jun 14, 2010

3 reasons why it is good to be a part of a local church

Sermon for 6/13/2010 You Need a Family HoHum: I like the preacher who always started each service with "The Lord be with you." The people would respond, "and also with you.” But, one Sunday the PA system wasn’t working so the first thing he said was "There’s something wrong with ...read more

Scripture: Ephesians 5:25-32

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

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

'christian' Means 'like Christ'

Contributed by Bruce Ball on Oct 18, 2005

Too many church goers think they are Christians because they do not know the real definition of the word "Christian".

We were created by God to worship Him. That is our purpose. God’s plan is for us to worship Him. But, there is something else we are supposed to do, too. We are supposed to be like Christ. If you would take a random poll and ask people in America what they think being a Christian means, most ...read more

Scripture: 1 John 2:22-23

Denomination: *other

Five Essentials Of Being An Effective Member In The Body Of Christ

Contributed by Jerry Flury on Oct 10, 2017

Membership in a local church isn't about having your name on the membership rolls, but about being an active participant as a part of the body of believers. God can only help the church to fulfill its design as each member functions effectively as a part

Five Essentials of Being an Effective Member in the Body of Christ Ephesians 4: 7-16 Membership in a local church isn't about having your name on the membership rolls, but about being an active participant as a part of the body of believers. Each member of the body must function effectively ...read more

Scripture: Ephesians 4:7-16

Denomination: Baptist

Blessed Together In Christ Series

Contributed by Christopher Benfield on Jan 18, 2017

Again expressing gratitude for Philippi. Paul understood the mutual benefit they enjoyed through Christ. They shared and received from each other. We too benefit from each other, meeting individual needs and strengthening the church.

Blessed together in Christ Philippians 4: 14-19 Drawing near the conclusion of his letter, Paul once again offered a word of gratitude for the church in Philippi. They had certainly benefited greatly from the love and devotion of Paul, and yet he knew his commitment to them had not been without ...read more

Scripture: Philippians 4:14-19

Denomination: Baptist

The Supreme Offering Of Christ To The World!

Contributed by Tony Abram on Feb 25, 2016

7 offerings of Himself to the world that God so loves. John 3:16 For God so loved the world, that he gave his only begotten Son, that whosoever believeth in him should not perish, but have everlasting life. Billy Sunday once said,

The Supreme Offering of Christ To the World! We want to look at 7 offerings of Himself to the world that God so loves. John 3:16 For God so loved the world, that he gave his only begotten Son, that whosoever believeth in him should not perish, but have everlasting life. Billy Sunday once said, ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 40:1-8

Why Behave In Church? Series

Contributed by David Owens on Aug 29, 2022

The last three verses of 1 Timothy 3 are power-packed with incentive to conduct ourselves in a proper manner. Why should we behave? We should behave because of what the church is and who Christ is.

Introduction: A. One Sunday a young child was “acting up” during the morning worship service and the child’s parents did their best to maintain some sense of order in the pew, but they were losing the battle. 1. Finally, the mother took the little fellow by the hand and walked sternly up the ...read more

Scripture: 1 Timothy 3:14-16

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

For Me To Live Is Christ And To Die Is Gain

Contributed by Gene Gregory on Aug 9, 2024

Funeral sermon for an older member of our church

Funeral for George Hafele Today we gather to celebrate the life and future of Mr. George Hafele. Times like these are never fun. But honestly, my grief today is not for George because he is in a better place, but rather for those of us who are left behind. We are the ones left with the void. The ...read more

Scripture: 2 Corinthians 5:1-8

Denomination: Baptist

Jesus' Love For All PRO Sermon

Contributed by Sermon Research Assistant on Feb 23, 2024

This sermon encourages Christians to embody Christ's boundless love, grace, and inclusivity, breaking boundaries and bridging divides in their daily interactions.

Welcome, dear friends, to this blessed gathering, where we come together, as one family under God, to share, to learn, and to find comfort in His divine words. Today, we have before us a passage from the Gospel of John, a passage that holds a profound message of love, grace, and inclusivity. A ...read more

Scripture: John 4:7-15

Topics: Inclusive Love

The Gift Of Love At Christmas PRO Sermon

Contributed by Sermon Research Assistant on Nov 8, 2023

Explores the profound love, hope, peace, and joy brought into our lives through the birth of our Savior, Jesus Christ.

Good morning, family! It's a joy to be here with you today, sharing in the love and fellowship that is so unique to our community. We're gathered here today to talk about something truly special, something that has the power to touch all of our lives in a deeply personal way. Before we get started, ...read more

Scripture: Luke 2:1-21

Topics: Love, Bethlehem

"receiving The Mind Of Christ"

Contributed by Ken Sauer on Aug 31, 2021

A sermon about trusting in the love of God during times such as these.

“Receiving the Mind of Christ” 1 Corinthians 2:1-16 Ever since The World Health Organization declared Covid-19 to be a pandemic back on March 11, 2020 things have not been the same. Sure, there was a short respite at the beginning of the summer, once the vaccines arrived and the case-loads ...read more

Scripture: 1 Corinthians 2:1-16

Denomination: United Methodist

Growing In Love PRO Sermon

Contributed by Sermon Research Assistant on Oct 30, 2023

This sermon explores the importance of fostering friendships based on faith, practicing benevolence, and giving generously, all underpinned by God's boundless love.

Good morning, my dear friends. We gather here today, in this sacred place. A place of love. A place of hope. A place of faith. We gather to share in the Word of God. To draw strength from His teachings. To find comfort in His love. Opening Scripture Reading – Let us turn to the Holy Scripture, John ...read more

Scripture: John 13:34-35

Topics: Growing In Love, For God