Sermons on Community Of Love:

Faith, Hope, And Love

Contributed by Emil Boniog on Dec 10, 2003

There are three stages in the spiritual growth of believers and they can be labeled by the three abiding things that Paul mentions in 1 Cor. 13, namely: Faith, Hope, and Love.

FAITH, HOPE, AND LOVE 1 John 2:12-14 & 1 Cor. 13:13 INTRODUCTION The three stages of the Christian Life is seen in the three abiding things that Paul mentions in First Corinthians 13, faith, hope, and love. Is it not true that to the new Christian, faith is the pre-eminent thing he is concerned ...read more

Scripture: 1 Corinthians 13:13, 1 John 2:12-14

Denomination: Baptist

It's A Love Story Series

Contributed by Bobby Mcdaniel on Dec 19, 2003

4th Sunday of Advent 2003 -- Christ’s life as a man and as our Savior is love story, a ministry of love for us. He, then, is the perfect example for us to following in living a life of love.

It’s A Love Story 4th Sunday of Advent, 2003 Scripture Ref: Luke 19:5-10; 23:33-34a John 15:12-14 1 John 3:15-16 Hebrews 7:23-25, 9:24 Additional References: The Bible Knowledge Commentary New Topical Textbook 1. 4th Sunday of Advent Candle Lighting a. Last Sunday we lit the candle of ...read more

Scripture: Luke 19:5-10, Luke 23:33-34

"Love Lifted Me" Series

Contributed by Marilyn Murphree on Dec 19, 2003

What kind of Giver is God?

Iliff and Saltillo UM churches December 21, 2003 4th Sunday of Advent “Love Lifted Me” Hebrews 10:1-10 INTRODUCTION: On a recent TV interview, Dr. Joyce Brothers, named three types of Christmas gift givers and the characteristics of each. We can probably identify ourselves in each of the types ...read more

Scripture: Hebrews 10:1-10

Denomination: Methodist

God's Special Love

Contributed by Tim Zingale on Jul 22, 2002

A Sermon for the 10th Sunday after Pentecost Proper 12 A Sermon on the Second Lesson Romans 8:26-39 The sermon focus is on Romans 8:35-39

10th Sunday after Pentecost Proper 12 Matthew 13:31-33, 44-52 Romans 8:26-39 God’s Special Love 35* Who shall separate us from the love of Christ? Shall tribulation, or distress, or persecution, or famine, or nakedness, or peril, or sword? 36* As it is written, "For thy sake we are being killed ...read more

Scripture: Romans 8:26-39, Matthew 13:31-52

Denomination: Lutheran

Love / Hate Relationships

Contributed by Joe Harding on Jul 30, 2002

REAL LOVE IS SHARING IN THE NATURE OF GOD!

LOVE / HATE RELATIONSHIPS READ TEXT ROMANS 12: 9-21 PREACHED TEXT MATTHEW 5: 43 –48 INTRODUCTION: The pilot was Jewish, and the co-pilot was Taiwanese. It was the first time they had flown together, and it was obvious by the silence that they didn’t get along. After 30 minutes, the Captain finally ...read more

Scripture: Romans 12:9-21, Matthew 5:43-48

Denomination: Baptist

Loving, Caring Christians

Contributed by Melvin Newland on Aug 1, 2002

If we are children of God - if we claim to follow Jesus - then when we see a need we will do something. We must be loving, caring Christians.

MELVIN M. NEWLAND RIDGE CHAPEL, KANSAS, OK This morning I want you to hear the cry of Jeremiah, the O.T. prophet, as he looks at the ruins of the city of Jerusalem. In the book of Lamentations, chapter 1, vs’s 1,8,11-12, he ...read more

Scripture: Lamentations 1:1-12

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

The Love Song Of The King

Contributed by John Stevenson on Dec 26, 2004

A look at the Love Song of the King as found in Psalm 45.

THE LOVE SONG OF THE KING PSALM 45 For the choir director; according to the Shoshannim. A Maskil of the sons of Korah. A Song of Love. My heart overflows with a good theme; I address my verses to the King; My tongue is the pen of a ready writer. (Psalm 45:1). This Psalm opens with a ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 45:1-17

Denomination: Evangelical Free

Love One Another

Contributed by Dean Rhine on Jan 11, 2005

The need to love one another as seen in 1 Corinthians 13

Intro: Growing up, my mom was notorious for her cooking. As kids, we would often examine mom’s cooking carefully. Many times she added who knows what. We became experts at evaluating what mom had added. We’d say mom made enthusiasm meatloaf: she put everything she had into it. But sometimes ...read more

Scripture: 1 Corinthians 13:1-10

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Maintaining Loving Relationships

Contributed by John White on Jan 12, 2005

A Biblical view of the elements involved in establishing and maintaining loving relationships.

RELATIONSHIPS THAT LAST Philemon Entire Chapter Introduction: I want to share today about the sort of relationship Paul must have had withPhilemon. A relationship that enabled him to be able to confidently ask such a costly response from him. A relationship based upon a lasting, loving and ...read more

Scripture: Philemon 1:1-25

Denomination: Baptist

Compelled By Christ's Love

Contributed by W Pittendreigh on Jan 17, 2005

Christ loves us deeply -- that ought to prompt a response from us to love him back.

Fred Craddock is a great preacher and a great story-teller, and one of the stories I’ve heard him tell had to do with a trip in which he and his wife went back to their native Tennessee. They drove up to a small restaurant in Gatlinburg. They were tired and hungry and still had miles to drive ...read more

Scripture: 1 John 4:7-12

Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

That's What Love Is

Contributed by John Baggett on Jan 25, 2005

How Does Love really behave according to God. This message seeks to show the real way and the right way love should be from marriage to brotherly love to parent and child. There is someting here to speak to it all.

That’s What Love is 1 Cor 13:1-8 Where does Love come from? This time of year we might think the florist is where love comes from in the form of a dozen red roses. Why I was talking to Sean Smith (one of our teenage boys in the church) just yesterday and he said a friend of his had paid ...read more

Scripture: 1 Corinthians 13:1-8

Denomination: Baptist

Parables Of The Father's Love Series

Contributed by John Hamby on Dec 10, 2002

Jesus tells three parables illustrating what it means to be lost, heaven¡¦s joy when the lost are found and how the loving Father looks to save people.

A Study of the Book of Luke Sermon # 41 ¡§Parables of the Father¡¦s Love¡¨ Luke 15:1-32 As we open our study of Chapter fifteen, the Pharisees and the scribes were grumbling again. ¡§Then all the tax collectors and the sinners drew near ...read more

Scripture: Luke 15:1-32

Denomination: Baptist

Peace, Hope And Love

Contributed by Davon Huss on Dec 16, 2002

May we have the Spirit of Christmas, which is Peace; the gladness of Christmas, which is hope; and the heart of Christmas, which is Love.

Sermon for 12/15/2002 Peace, Hope, and Love Introduction: Show the congregation the Christmas card from Marie Vencill. WBTU: A. Christmas cards. B. We are sending out a Christmas letter. Thesis: May we have the Spirit of Christmas, which is Peace; the gladness of Christmas, which is hope; ...read more

Scripture: Romans 8:19-25, Luke 2:8-14

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Crazy In Love With Jesus

Contributed by Bo Dunford on Dec 19, 2002

Loving Jesus with all your heart. Many thanks to Leonard Sweet for this sermon. It was a blessing to my flock.

1 CORINTHIANS 3:18-20 “CRAZY IN LOVE WITH JESUS” A) I heard someone use the word “oxymoron.” * Do you know what an oxymoron is? * (My Husband) * Oxymorons are 2 words that don’t make any sense when put together! (Hus - band) * Jumbo Shrimp ... Act Naturally ... Almost done ... Almost Perfect ... ...read more

Scripture: 1 Corinthians 3:18-20

Denomination: Baptist

A Call To Loving Service

Contributed by Clyde Grimes on Dec 28, 2002

Deals with the call to service that God places upon every believer’s life

A Call to Loving Service (Matthew 25:31-46) I. God Calls Us to Loving Service II. God Calls Us to Simple Service III. God Will Judge Us Based on Our Loving Service IV. God Will Bless Our Loving Service Introduction One day while walking with some children, Queen Mary was caught in a sudden ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 25:31-46

Denomination: Christian Missionary Alliance