Sermons on Community Of Love:

Our Lord's Love Lasts Forever

Contributed by Timm Meyer on Oct 19, 2004

PENTECOST 20[25 (A)] - Our Lord’s love lasts forever. Even though we often turn away from God’s love -- God’s love turns us around time and again.

OUR LORD’S LOVE LASTS FOREVER HOSEA 11: 1- 4,7-9 -- October 1, 2004 -- PENTECOST 20 1 "When Israel was a child, I loved him, and out of Egypt I called my son. 2But the more I called Israel, the further they went from me. They sacrificed to the Baals and they burned incense to images. 3It was I ...read more

Scripture: Hosea 11:1-9

Denomination: Lutheran

"The Greatest Love Ever Shown!" Series

Contributed by Dave Mcfadden on Nov 16, 2004

Nothing can compare to the love God has shown us in Christ.

John 3:16 is, perhaps, the most familiar verse in the Bible. Here in the United States many people can quote the verse. Of those who cannot quote it, many are at least familiar with the reference, if only because they have seen it displayed so often in the end zone of football stadiums. Yet, I am ...read more

Scripture: John 3:16

Denomination: Baptist

Love: It's More Than A Feeling Series

Contributed by D. Greg Ebie on Nov 20, 2004

PROVERBS – Wisdom for Right Living #3 Let authentic love lead you everyday; make love your guide and your motive.

• Proverbs 3:1-8 [1] My son, do not forget my teaching, but keep my commands in your heart, [2] for they will prolong your life many years and bring you prosperity. [3] Let love and faithfulness never leave you; bind them around your neck, write them on the tablet of your heart. [4] Then you ...read more

Scripture: Proverbs 3:1-4

Denomination: Assembly Of God

How Far Does Love Go?

Contributed by Dean Rhine on Dec 9, 2003

Lessons on love from the book of Ruth

“How Far Does Love Go?” Ruth Intro: This morning, we want to talk about one of the greatest love stories ever: the story of Ruth. You’ve been reading this week in the books of Judges and Ruth. I want us to consider the concept of love this morning and what it means for each of us here today. ...read more

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

The Church That Lost Its First Love

Contributed by A. Todd Coget on Dec 24, 2003

The aim of this year end sermon is to get us to rexamine ourselves as to the intensity of our first love.

The Church that Lost its First Love December 28, 2003 Revelation 2:1-7 INTRO: A. 2003 was certainly an eventful year; let me briefly take you through it… 1. January began with a month of news talk about the disappearance of Laci Peterson who was last seen on Christmas Eve, 2002. 2. On ...read more

Scripture: Revelation 2:1-7

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

"Survivor" (Surviving The Death Of A Loved One) Series

Contributed by Lynn Floyd on Jan 19, 2004

I talk about what we need to know and understand when we lose someone we love.

Intro: Sometimes we face great loses in our lives. Today I want to talk about losing someone we care about. Let’s face it—people die. They die unexpectantly, they die too young. They die needlessly, because of the acts of another. They die naturally. People we always thought would be around…then ...read more

Scripture: 1 Corinthians 15:1-26, Job 2:11-13

Denomination: Baptist

The Loving Act Of Discipline: Part One

Contributed by Douglas Phillips on Jun 25, 2001

This is the first of three sermons on Church Discipline, fo provide a positive foundation on the issue, and later to restore a fallen member. It deals with misconceptions on Church Discipline, and the importance of church discipline.

The Loving Act of Discipline INTRODUCTION: Today we look at an issue within the church, that we all would dearly love not to have anything to do with, but unfortunately at times we must come face to face with. That issue is church discipline. I believe part of the reason that we avoid the ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 18:15-17, Matthew 7:1-6

Denomination: Baptist

The Precious Oil Of Unity Of Brotherly Love Series

Contributed by Paul Apple on Jul 3, 2001

UNITY IN THE FAMILY OF GOD IS PICTURED AS A PRECIOUS BLESSING

BIG IDEA: UNITY IN THE FAMILY OF GOD IS PICTURED AS A PRECIOUS BLESSING I. (:1) THEME: UNITY IN THE FAMILY OF GOD IS PRECIOUS A. The Precious Goal “For brothers to dwell together in unity!” “One Lord, one faith, one baptism” B. The Precious Results - Good - Pleasant “Behold, how good and how ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 133:1-3

Denomination: Independent/Bible

The Message Of God's Love Found In Hosea

Contributed by Robert Kerr on Jul 9, 2001

Love costs something, sometimes it hurts to love, Jesus taught us that, Hosea discovered it, in this passage.

THE MESSAGE OF GOD’S LOVE FOUND IN HOSEA INTRODUCTION: Hosea was a contemporary of Amos in Israel, and of Isaiah and Micah in Judah. Hosea’s message is that Israel is Jehovah’s adulterous wife, repudiated, but ultimately to be purified and restored. But Hosea learned about God’s love ...read more

Denomination: Baptist

Contrasting Pharisaical Values And Christlike Love

Contributed by Paul Fritz on Aug 20, 2001

Contrasting Pharisaical Values and Christlike Love - Matt. 9:11,12

Contrasting Pharisaical Behavior and Christ Like Love - Matthew 9:11,12 1. Pharisaical Values Were Rooted in Their Traditions and Rigidity versus Christ’s Values were rooted in Loving the Lord with all of one’s heart, soul, strength, and mind which motivated one to love one’s neighbor as ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 9:11-12

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Love In The Rear View Mirror-Ii Series

Contributed by Guy Mcgraw on Mar 2, 2001

How to recover from losing your first love.

Where is your first love?  This morning: 1) Patient: Ephesus - immoral, pagan city with strong church in it’s midst 2) Physician: Jesus who supports those who faithfully bring His message and knows everything about us individually and as a fellowship. 3) Positive: hard working, Bible ...read more

Scripture: Revelation 2:1-7

Does God Really Love You?

Contributed by John Kapteyn on Oct 18, 2000

We begin to look at the fruit of love which comes from God by examing His love for us.

Introductory Considerations 1. Couple of Sundays ago we began a study of the gift of the spirit - the attitudes or the characteristics which show that we are indeed believers who have the indwelling if the Holy Spirit within us. That we are no longer controlled by sin but by the Holy Spirit. 2. ...read more

Scripture: Malachi 1:1

Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

What Does It Mean To Love God?

Contributed by Roddy Chestnut on Oct 18, 2000

Thesis: Loving God means loving your neighbor.

Thesis: Loving God means loving your neighbor. Intro.: 1. Illust. Imagine a football coach who has spent countless hours training his team. At times he has been discouraged by their lack of discipline. It has taken much longer to bring them to a peak than he had anticipated. Constant murmuring ...read more

Scripture: Deuteronomy 22:1-4

Serving God Through Showing Love

Contributed by Paul Apple on Oct 18, 2000

WE ARE TO SERVE GOD BY SHOWING SINCERE LOVE THAT IS SEEN AND NOT JUST SPOKEN.

WE ARE TO SERVE GOD BY SHOWING SINCERE LOVE THAT IS SEEN AND NOT JUST SPOKEN. 1. (:9b) Am I Pursuing Holiness? 2. (:10) Am I Preferring Others 3. (:11) Am I Passionate in Service? 4. (:12) Am I Persevering in Affliction? 5. (:13) Am I Providing for the Needs of Others? ...read more

Scripture: Romans 12:9-13

Denomination: Independent/Bible

Serving God By Loving One Another

Contributed by Paul Apple on Oct 18, 2000

WE ARE TO SERVE GOD BY LOVING ONE ANOTHER -- LOVE FULFILLS EVERY LAST COMMAND OF GOD AND SEIZES LIFE'S FADING OPPORTUNITIES; THE TIME TO SHOW LOVE IS NOW! 1.

WE ARE TO SERVE GOD BY LOVING ONE ANOTHER -- LOVE FULFILLS EVERY LAST COMMAND OF GOD AND SEIZES LIFE'S FADING OPPORTUNITIES; THE TIME TO SHOW LOVE IS NOW! 1. Love Fulfills Every Command of God (:8-10) 2. Love Seizes Life's Fading Opportunties (:11-14) ...read more

Scripture: Romans 13:8-14

Denomination: Independent/Bible