Sermons on Christ Loves The Church:

Sermon 1: From Paul With Love Series

Contributed by David Owens on Sep 15, 2025

In this introduction to a sermon series on Paul's letter to the Colossians, we explore the city of Colossae, the church of Colossae, the crisis facing the church, and Paul's correspondence with the Colossians.

Introduction: A. Today, we are starting a new sermon series that I am calling “Colossians: Complete in Christ/Worthy in Walk.” B. Let’s start today’s sermon with a riddle: What’s the difference between astrology and astronomy? Answer: About 50 IQ points. 1. You might be wondering why I would ...read more

Scripture: Colossians 1:1-2

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

I Don't Need Church!

Contributed by Stephen Belokur on Oct 7, 2015

What is the church? Is it necessary for a Christian to be connected to a local church if at all possible? What are the functions and benefits of the church? Why does the Lord think so highly of the Church if we don't?

We often say that context in reading Scripture is everything. But, getting the right verse is pretty important as well. At a wedding one of those involved was supposed to read 1 John 4:18 NASB which says, “There is no fear in love; but perfect love casts out fear, because fear involves ...read more

Denomination: Nazarene

Love As I Have Loved

Contributed by Melvin Maughmer, Jr. on Apr 16, 2025

People don’t naturally love with a 1 Corinthians 13 type love. To love like that, there must be a line of demarcation, a transition from casual to serious, there must be change of heart, you must be Born-Again. Love can transcend these artificial barriers that keep us separated from one another.

Love as I have Loved By Bishop Melvin L. Maughmer, Jr. PRAYER SCRIPTURE: - John 13:31-35 “Therefore, when he was gone out, Jesus said, Now is the Son of man glorified, and God is glorified in him. If God be glorified in him, God shall also glorify him in himself, and shall straightway glorify ...read more

Scripture: John 13:31-35, Leviticus 19:18, 1 Corinthians 13:4-7

Denomination: Apostolic

Love Like Jesus Loves

Contributed by Larry Grant on May 30, 2022

We can either spend our lives focused on the problems of life, or we can spend our time focusing on the Problem Solver. We can focus on what is wrong, or we can focus on the One who can make it right. Let's look at a Deacon and the legacy of love that he has left for us to remember.

Acts 7:54-60 “Love like Jesus Loves” May 29, 2022 Intro: Beginning at Acts 6:8 through the close of this chapter, Luke records the ministry and martyr of Deacon Stephen. Stephen was one of the seven men chosen to be the first Deacons of the early church. He was a man filled with the ...read more

Scripture: Acts 7:54-60

Denomination: Baptist

The Languages Of Love Series

Contributed by Emile Wolfaardt on May 8, 2009

(PowerPoint Slides and Cell Study Notes freely available by emailing Emile@Wolfaardt.com)

The Languages of Love John 15:34-35 We have entitled our series "Fireproof" from the awesome film on the circuit right now on relationships in general, and marriage in particular. We are focusing on relationships because we have realized that the river of fulfillment flows out of healthy ...read more

Scripture: John 13:34-35

Denomination: *other

Walking In Unity And Love Series

Contributed by Mark Sparks on Jan 22, 2024

Today let's look into the biblical concept of unity among believers, recognizing its importance and understanding the consequences of disunity on the church. Together, we'll discover the collective strength that arises when we stand united and the role of love as a unifying force.

1. The Importance of Unity in the Body of Christ: • Exploring the biblical concept of unity among believers. • Addressing the impact of disunity on the church. • Emphasizing the collective strength of a united body. 2. Cultivating Love and Understanding Among Believers: • The ...read more

Scripture: Colossians 3:14

Denomination: Church Of God

The Church Has Left The Building!

Contributed by Michael Stark on Nov 2, 2024

God may use persecution to compel the faithful to fulfil His commands. That was assuredly the case for the first church, and it may be the case in this day.

ACTS 8:1b-4 THE CHURCH HAS LEFT THE BUILDING! “There arose on that day a great persecution against the church in Jerusalem, and they were all scattered throughout the regions of Judea and Samaria, except the apostles. Devout men buried Stephen and made great lamentation over him. But Saul was ...read more

Scripture: Acts 8:1-4

Denomination: Baptist

Love God; Love People

Contributed by Jimmy Dillon on Aug 14, 2020

In the crazy times we are living in 2020, this sermon is to remind us to remember who we are and whose we are. Love God and Love people should be our mantra.

Love God, Love People Mark 12:28-31 Intro As the craziness continues to unfold - it is important that we don’t allow the world to define who we are or what we stand for I talked about taking a stand last week - and that’s what we need to do - but I want to follow that up with ensuring we know ...read more

Scripture: Mark 12:28-31

Denomination: Baptist

Mary, Martha And Martha Stewart Churches

Contributed by Clarence Eisberg on Jul 14, 2010

The title and some illustrations come from Leonard Sweet and Max Lucado's book A Gentle Thunder. the theme is "what is the one thing needful"? the answer "Jesus"

In Jesus Holy Name July 18, 2010 Text: Luke 10:38-39 Redeemer “Mary, Martha & the Martha Stewart Church” “Every church needs a Martha. Change that. Every church needs a hundred Marthas. Sleeves rolled up and ready. They keep the pace for the church. Because of ...read more

Scripture: Luke 10:38-39

Denomination: Lutheran

The Biggest Problem Every Church Faces

Contributed by Bradley Kellum on Sep 3, 2009

What’s your church’s biggest problem? Can you name it? Paul names it in Philippians 2:19-23

It was an eye opening experience. I was in the 9th grade in high school and I was playing on the Men’s Varsity Soccer Team. My best friend in my 9th grade class was a guy named Matt. Matt had an older brother named Nathan who was in the 11th grade. Before their seasons starts, every sports ...read more

Scripture: Philippians 2:19-23

Denomination: Baptist

God's Body Building Program Part 2 Series

Contributed by Greg Carr on Nov 20, 2013

A study about the church and a challenge to be a part of it.

Two friends were coming out of church one day, and the preacher was standing at the door as he always is to shake hands. He grabbed one of the friends by the hand and pulled him aside. The Pastor said to him, "You need to join the Army of the Lord!" The person replied, "I'm already in the Army ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 16:13-20

Denomination: Pentecostal

The Church: Body Central

Contributed by Ralph Andrus on Sep 27, 2010

What Is the Church? ❶ Visible Proof of His Body ❸ Each Part is Dependent Upon the Head ❹. Body Parts Have Different Purposes ❺. The Body’s Purpose is To Glorify Christ 1. THROUGH WORSHIP 2. THROUGH MINISTRY 3. THROUGH DI

Eph 1:17-23, 5:23-27 Colossians 1:16-18KJV For by him were all things created, that are in heaven, and that are in earth, visible and invisible, whether they be thrones, or dominions, or principalities, or powers: all things were created by him, and for him: 17 And he is before all things, and by ...read more

Scripture: Colossians 1:16-18

Denomination: Baptist

Paul's Prayer For The Church

Contributed by Ben Peak on Jan 3, 2008

One thing that you can notice as you look over his books is the number of prayers that Paul prays for his brothers and sisters in Christ. Several times he lets them know that he prays for them and many times he tells them exactly how he prays for them, w

This evening I would like for you to turn with me to 2 Thess. 1:11-12. I enjoy reading the letters of Paul to the churches that he had such a passion for. And one thing that you can notice as you look over those books is the number of prayers that Paul prays for his brothers and sisters in ...read more

Scripture: 2 Thessalonians 1:11-12

Denomination: Holiness

Love No Matter What Youth Sermon

Contributed by Youth Sermons on Apr 25, 2024

Main Idea: We can love others no matter what because we have an endless source of love within us, the Holy Spirit. God is love. Love is always the right response. And we will be a church who loves others no matter what.

John, one of Jesus' best buds, tells us that God is love. It's not just something He does, it's who He is. Everything God does is because He loves us. And guess what? He loves us no matter what, and He loves everyone else too. God is love. It's not just something He does, it's who He is. John wants ...read more

Scripture: 1 John 4:7-21

Topics: Parental Love, Selfless Affection, Love Without Boundaries, Infinite Love

Christ The King - But What Kind Of King Really?

Contributed by Steven Simala Grant on Dec 2, 2010

Our actions and attitudes with which we live our lives must be inspired and modeled after both the truth of who Jesus is and the example He has set for us.

Christ the King – But What Kind of King Really? Phil 2:5-11 November 21, 2010 Intro: We are coming back this morning into our study of Philippians, after a two-week break that celebrated our partnerships in ministry and mission. Those two weeks are an important part of our ministry ...read more

Scripture: Philippians 2:5-11

Denomination: Baptist