Sermons on Costly Love:

The Guiding Principles Of Ministry-Service And Love

Contributed by Otis Mcmillan on Aug 17, 2021

Jesus honored God by always serving others and loving the kingdom of God. All of us will face tremendous pressure from within and without. Our greatest challenge will be responding in such a way that God is glorified.

Recently I watched a documentary called "The Fake Famous." It highlighted three average “Joes” who manipulate social media by purchasing followers, manipulating algorithms and other technics designed to fool people into believing they were famous and trend setters. Since ministry has gone ...read more

Scripture: John 13:1-17, John 13:34-35

Denomination: Methodist

The Love Of God's Discipline

Contributed by Derek Geldart on Feb 19, 2023

In the following sermon we are going to review Hebrews 12:4-11 to find the motive and intended blessings of the Lord’s discipline!

The Love of God’s Discipline Hebrews 12:4-11 Online Sermon: http://www.mckeesfamily.com/?page_id=3567 How does one throw off everything that hinders our walk with God and “run the race, fight the good fight, and finish well” in the face of the debilitating anguish of hardships? Day and ...read more

Scripture: Hebrews 12:4-11

Denomination: Baptist

Loving God Starts With Our Need Series

Contributed by Brad Bailey on Feb 28, 2023

Loving God Starts with Our Need Series: First Love: Forming Our Love for God Brad Bailey – February 26, 2023"

Loving God Starts with Our Need Series: First Love: Forming Our Love for God Brad Bailey – February 26, 2023 Intro I want to invite us to open ourselves to this truth today: We are never home… apart from the love of God. The Scriptures testify of our being created to live in relationship to God ...read more

Scripture: Genesis 2:7, Mark 12:30, Matthew 5:3, Luke 7:36-50

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Lasting Words From A Loving Father

Contributed by Loyd C. Taylor on Mar 6, 2023

What is the greatest advice you have ever received? Thiis sermon will consider that question, and hopefully provide some helpful instruction for the believer, or the nonbeliever.

LASTING ADVICE FROM A LOVING FATHER Preached: January 2, 2022 Humor: You Win Daddy The story is told of a father of five children who came home with a toy. He summoned his children and asked which of them should be given the present. "Who is the most obedient one here? Who never talks back to ...read more

Scripture: Proverbs 3:1-6, Proverbs 1:8

Denomination: Baptist

Loving God With Our Whole Heart Series

Contributed by Brad Bailey on Apr 2, 2023

Loving God with Our Whole Heart Series: First Love: Forming Our Love for God Brad Bailey – April 2, 2023

Loving God with Our Whole Heart Series: First Love: Forming Our Love for God Brad Bailey – April 2, 2023 [The following was not all stated when shared publicly due to the limits of both time and general nature of only developing notes as a form of preparation which I neither memorize nor read… but ...read more

Scripture: John 21:16, Matthew 7:29, John 8:2, John 14:10, John 16:3, John 6:68, John 1:41-42, Matthew 26:33, Matthew 26:34, Mark 14:30, Luke 22:34, John 13:38, Matthew 26:69-75, Mark 14:66-72, Luke 22:55-60, John 18:16-27, John 21:15-22, Mark 12:30, Matthew 6:24, Matthew 16:22, Matthew 16:25  (view more)  (view less)

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Fight Or Love? (What Happened In Gethsemane)

Contributed by Michael Koplitz on Apr 5, 2022

There is a lesson in Mark 14:43-52 that every Christian should learn. Love can only conquer all if the impulse of violence and fleeing is dealt with.

Fight or Love? Mark 14:43-52 Rev. Dr. Michael H. Koplitz 43 Immediately while He was still speaking, Judas, one of the twelve, came up accompanied by a crowd with swords and clubs, who were from the chief priests and the scribes and the elders. 44 Now he who was betraying Him had given them a ...read more

Scripture: Mark 14:43-52

Denomination: United Methodist

Act #1- Saul Loved David Series

Contributed by Shawn Drake on Apr 17, 2022

This is the 11th Sermon in the Series "Israel's 1st King". This Series is about King Saul.

Series: Israel’s 1st King [#11] ACT #1- SAUL LOVED DAVID 1 Samuel 16:13-23 Introduction: Has anyone in your life ever broken your heart because they rebelled against God? You did your best for them, prayed for them, and encouraged them; but they failed. If you’ve had that experience, then you ...read more

Scripture: 1 Samuel 16:13-23

Denomination: Baptist

The 5 Love Languages - Words Of Affirmation Series

Contributed by Michael Deutsch on Apr 22, 2022

Looking at how we can better love one another and God through love languages. Using the book by Gary Chapman as a basis for the series.

5 Languages of Love Words of Affirmation April 24, 2022 We’re starting a new series today. It’s called The 5 Languages of Love and is based off of the book by Gary Chapman with the same title! I know that’s not super original for a title, but why reinvent the wheel. I’m going to be using his ...read more

Scripture: 1 Corinthians 13:1-7, Ephesians 4:29

Denomination: Baptist

The 5 Love Languages - Quality Time Series

Contributed by Michael Deutsch on Apr 28, 2022

A look at how we can better love one another and God through the 5 love languages.

The 5 Languages of Love Quality Time May 1, 2022 God gave us a new commanded to love one another as he loved us. It seems like it should be simple. In some ways it is simple. Yet, it seems way more complicated. As a man, I realize that dealing with the opposite sex starts out when you’re ...read more

Scripture: Luke 10:38-42, John 15:4-11

Denomination: Baptist

Greater Love Than This No Man Has Series

Contributed by Donald Pinkleton on May 12, 2022

[ Intro music: "Lo, How a Rose E'er Blooming"] I KNOW WHAT YOU’RE THINKING: DON HAS FINALLY LOST IT. HE STARTS OUT OUR MEMORIAL DAY SERVICE WITH A CHRISTMAS HYMN – WHAT WAS HE THINKING? ACTUALLY, I WAS THINKING ABOUT REMEMBRANCE.

THIS SUNDAY, I WANTED TO TAKE A DIFFERENT LOOK AT MEMORIAL DAY. I WANTED TO REMEMBER THE WHOLE SALVATION STORY: FROM JESUS’ BIRTH & LIFE, TO HIS DEATH AND RESURRECTION, AND HOW THAT ALL TIES IN TO THIS MEMORIAL DAY. WE THINK OF EVENTS AS ISOLATED DATES ON THE CALENDAR – CHRISTMAS, HOLY WEEK, ...read more

Scripture: John 15:13

God Loves You So Much

Contributed by Wilson Oshorakpor on Nov 9, 2022

The love of God for man is unconditional and extravagant. It envelopes the heart of every human being including you. God loves you beyond your imagination.

TEXT: 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." This wonderful and popular scripture points out some salient points which concerns every living soul. 1. "For God so ...read more

Scripture: John 3:16

Denomination: Pentecostal

Obedience, The Love Language Of The Lord Almighty

Contributed by Dove Inspirations on Nov 10, 2022

How do we demonstrate our love for our FATHER

Obedience: The Love Language of The LORD John 14:21 There are many ways people are taught to show love to their fellow human beings, be it spouses, relatives, friends and strangers. People are taught to buy gifts, speak well to and about others, do acts of service and many other teachings that ...read more

Scripture: John 14:21

Jacob-What He Did For Love Series

Contributed by Jonathan Spurlock on Mar 4, 2022

Jacob was now staying at his uncle Laban's house. Laban offered him a job, and asked him, "What kind of wages would you want from me?" Jacob's reply eventually changed his life forever!

Introduction: Jacob had arrived in Haran, the land of his mother and uncle Laban. He had assisted Rachel, Laban’s daughter, by watering her flock of sheep. Laban then ran out to meet Jacob, and they all returned to Laban’s house. For Jacob, things were about to get interesting. 1 The wages ...read more

Scripture: Genesis 29:14-30

Denomination: Baptist

Because Of God's Love

Contributed by Roger Hasselquist on Mar 4, 2022

These verses describe the height, depth and breadth of God's love for us. It is worth our time to look deeper into these verses to focus on the amazing love the Heavenly Father has for His children.

Alba 2-27-2022 BECAUSE OF GOD'S LOVE Romans 8:31-39 Dr. David Ferguson, the founder of Intimate Life Ministries, and his wife, Teresa, were brand new grandparents. . . anyone here know what that’s like? Well, he told something about Teresa. He said when she is taking care of her little ...read more

Scripture: Romans 8:31-39

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Why Does God Loves Us

Contributed by Arsenio Segismundo on Mar 8, 2022

We may be wondering why did God even bother to love us?

Topic: Why Does God Loves Us By Ptr Arsenio “Jack” Segismundo Text: I John 4:7-12 ”7 Dear friends, let us love one another, for love comes from God. Everyone who loves has been born of God and knows God. 8 Whoever does not love does not know God, because God is love. 9 This is how God showed his ...read more

Scripture: James 1:1-2, 1 John 4:7-12

Denomination: Christian Church