Sermons on Demas Loved The World:

"Endless Love" Is Not A Maudlin Song Series

Contributed by Joseph Smith on May 4, 2003

Radical discipleship is self-giving for the sake of the world, and not self-satisfaction nor giving only to those who please us.

When you learn to sing, you must learn to sing scales. Scales start with “do” on the low end and you step up until you get to “do” again, where the frequency exactly doubles the one where you started. That’s a scale. The syllables that you sing come from a medieval Spanish ballad. “Do re mi ...read more

Scripture: Philippians 1:9-21

Denomination: Baptist

Growing Our Church With Love

Contributed by Charles Mallory on Nov 3, 2004

The commands of love in 1 Corinthians 13 aren’t just for wedding ceremonies, but for the Church and her ministry throughout the world.

THE GREATEST NEED THE WORLD HAS TODAY IS FOR THE CHRISTIAN CHURCH TO SHOW THEM AND PROVE TO THEM THAT THERE REALLY IS SUCH A THING AS THE GENUINE, CHRIST-LIKE EXAMPLE OF AGAPE LOVE. IF YOU JUST SIMPLY LOOK AT TODAY’S POPULAR CULTURE IN LITERATURE, MUSIC, ADVERTISING AND THE VISUAL ARTS, YOU WOULD ...read more

Scripture: 1 Corinthians 13:1-13

Denomination: Free Methodist

Love Your Church Family Series

Contributed by Paul Clemente on Oct 19, 2010

Yield to God the Holy Spirit, love your family starting with your immediate family, then your church family, then the world!

Last week we noted from Romans 12:1-3 that we are not to be Christian Zombies, but be WAMBs: Worship God with our attitudes, our Minds, and our Bodies! How many of you had zombie moments last week? How many of us Christians had moments during the week when we didn’t think or act godly?? - notice ...read more

Scripture: Romans 12:4-13

Denomination: Independent/Bible

God's Love

Contributed by Terry Hovey on Apr 13, 2025

But, as is usually the case, the Word of God contradicts the word of the world, and tells us that “God is love,” not the other way around.

God’s Love 1John 4:13-21 I think it’s safe to say that the one thing our world truly needs today is love. Songs are written about it all the time. John Lennon wrote the song “All You Need is Love.” Dionne Warwick made famous the song, “What the Word Needs Now is Love”. And you know what? They’re ...read more

Scripture: 1 John 4:13-21

Denomination: Methodist

Love That Looks Like Jesus Series

Contributed by Duane Wente on Oct 13, 2025

Love that looks like Jesus acts first, sacrifices deeply, and never gives up — it is the antidote to a world filled with hate.

### **Introduction** Video Ill.: Sermon Bumper - Shortened Music Lyric Video - Less Like Me by Zach Williams https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=hawc0emHq8c The last two weeks, we have been walking through a short series called Less Like Me: More Like Jesus, inspired by Zach Williams’ powerful ...read more

Scripture: John 13:34-35, Romans 5:8, Ephesians 5:2, 1 Corinthians 13:7, Ephesians 3:18-19  (view more)  (view less)

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Scandalon

Contributed by Andy Barnard on Feb 12, 2006

How should Christians respond to the controversy surrounding the publication of cartoons of Muhammed?

How should we, as Christians, respond to the controversy surrounding the publication of cartoons of Muhammed? “The cartoons were first published by Jyllands-Posten in late September 2005; approximately two weeks later, nearly 3,500 people demonstrated peacefully in Copenhagen. In November, several ...read more

Scripture: Isaiah 53:3-7

Denomination: Pentecostal

Pick Me, Choose Me, Love Me

Contributed by David Radcliff on Mar 14, 2016

Choosing God over the world.

PICK ME, CHOOSE ME, LOVE ME Mark 8:34-38 I. THE FIRST PART OF THE COST IS TO DENY A. Grey’s Anatomy (Season 2 Episode 5 Bring the Pain) 1. Last Week commandments related to man. 2. This week commandments related to God. B. What is the cost of discipleship? C. Total abandonment of ...read more

Scripture: Mark 8:34-38

Denomination: Baptist

Wicca: Satan's Little White Lie Series

Contributed by Steve Brown on Nov 11, 2003

Wicca is popular today especially among teenagers. This sermon exposes Satan for the liar he is.

Wicca: Satan’s Little White Lie Introduction: Goddess worship, Wicca, witchcraft and other occultist practices are more and more part of our main stream American culture. Chaplains in our prisons are required to facilitate witches, warlocks, and druids, just as much as any other religion. Wicca is ...read more

Scripture: James 4:7

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Islam Vs Christianity (Part 1)

Contributed by Mark Mcelroy on Aug 10, 2002

Islam is not like Christianity and is opposed to it.

{Handout to Congregation) Islam vs. Christianity (Pt.1) (7/14/02) “I marvel that you are turning away so soon from Him who called you in the grace of Christ, to a different gospel, which is not another; but there are some who trouble you and want to pervert the gospel of Christ. But even if we, or ...read more

Scripture: Galatians 1:6-9, Acts 4:12

Denomination: Pentecostal

Buddhism/Self-Trust Series

Contributed by Robert Leroe on Aug 22, 2003

Buddhims seeks answers from within, while Christianity relies on help from Above--a look at this Eastern moral philosophy from a Christian perspective.

World Religions—Buddhism>Trust in Self versus Trust in God Philippians 4:11-13 Pastor Bob Leroe, Cliftondale Congregational Church, Saugus Massachusetts A basic teaching of the Bible is that we can’t make it on our own; we can’t find answers, nor can we attain contentment or purpose apart from ...read more

Scripture: Philippians 4:11-13, Philippians 4:11-16

Denomination: Congregational

Discerning Spirits Series

Contributed by Mike Wilkins on Jan 23, 2007

Our culture tells us that if something is spiritual, it is "good." John tells us we have to discern the spirits

18 John 4:1-6 January 21, 2007 Discerning Spirits Intro – Franklin episode where they are searching for a talisman to cure his Grandmother. The question in the show is whether the talisman will actually cure the grandmother or whether it is just superstition and not real. There was no room ...read more

Scripture: 1 John 4:1-6

Denomination: *other

God's High Love

Contributed by John Ong on Oct 10, 2017

The breadth of God’s love extends across the entire world and includes everyone he has created, as written in Psalm 145:17, “The Lord is righteous in all his ways and loving toward all he has made”.

The breadth of God’s love extends across the entire world and includes everyone he has created, as written in Psalm 145:17, “The Lord is righteous in all his ways and loving toward all he has made”. We live in a world where we think we can get our strength from ourselves. Because God loves you, ...read more

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Judaism Series

Contributed by Don Hawks on Feb 3, 2004

This is Part 5 of the series on World relgions--a series inspired by Adma Hamilton, Church of the Resurrection, Leawood, KS.

(some web sites that I consulted are listed in the body of the text) Genesis 12:1-3, 15:5-6 Now the LORD said to Abram, “Go from your country and your kindred and your father’s house to the land that I will show you. I will make of you a great nation, and I will bless you, and make your name ...read more

Scripture: Genesis 12:1-3, Genesis 15:5-6

Denomination: Methodist

Jesus Christ Vs Mohammand

Contributed by Donnie De Loney on Aug 20, 2005

Compares the Christian Faith to Islam

This sermon was taken from a number of sermons on the subject of Islam Grace vs Works Colossians 2:4-10 Introduction: A. I want to tell you about a true nightmare that happens every day! B. A person dies and is taken up to the Great Throne Room to be judged. C. ...read more

Scripture: Colossians 2:4-10

Denomination: Assembly Of God

Lesson 7 Series

Contributed by Jeffery Bixby on Oct 24, 2001

This is a little quiz I made up for a class. The lessons are for any age reall.

Witnessing to Mormons Lesson 7 Jeff Bixby August 29th, 2001 Test Questions After completing the test. Send the answers back to recieve a certificate of completion. Lesson 1 1. The name of the mormon church is The Church of Christ. True False 2. What is the current name of the Church Joseph ...read more

Scripture: Genesis 1:1

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational