Sermons on Do You Love God:

Being A People Of Purpose!

Contributed by Tony Abram on Jan 30, 2008

We are a people of purpose. That perfect purpose is the Will of God. In this outline we point out the purpose of our Christian walk and live.

BEING A PEOPLE OF PURPOSE! We are a people of purpose. That perfect purpose is the Will of God. In this outline we point out the purpose of our Christian walk and live. I. A people of Prayer. 1 Peter 4:7 But the end of all things is at hand: be ye therefore sober, and watch unto prayer. ...read more

Scripture: 1 Peter 4:1-7

Legalism - How It Distorts Our View Of God

Contributed by Gary Regazzoli on Mar 14, 2004

When there is an undue focus on the "will" of God to the exclusion of the whole "Being" of God we will end up with a distorted perspective of God

• Doctrines can be defined as those things we cannot do without and still be a Christian • Beliefs are those things that make a Christian a Christian o Salvation is through Christ alone, by faith alone through grace alone o The Bible is the Word of God So our focus should be on the essentials of ...read more

Scripture: John 14:8-11

Denomination: Christian Church

Why Am I Here?

Contributed by Steve Shepherd on Oct 20, 2001

We all need to know why God created us.

WHY AM I HERE? INTRO.- ILL.- A man was walking along a road and saw an Indian lying with his ear to the ground. He went over to the Indian and heard him speaking, “Large wheels, Ford pickup truck, green color, man driving with large police dog next to him, Colorado license plate, and traveling ...read more

Scripture: Philippians 2:3-4

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

How To Handle Failure And Loss

Contributed by Paul Fritz on Dec 16, 2001

How to Handle Failure and Loss - Rom 8:26-31

How to Handle Failure and Loss - Rom. 8:26-31 Have you ever known someone who seemed to enjoy success in nearly every aspect of their life? Many of these folks struggle to handle failure and loss because they have grown too accustom to triumphs. People who are unable to deal with an imperfect set ...read more

Scripture: Romans 8:26-31

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Moving From Survival Through Success To Significance

Contributed by Paul Fritz on Aug 18, 2006

Rick Warren recently told Charlie Rose in an interview on Public Broadcasting Television. "Most of the world struggles to survive. The majority of Americans are striving for success. Yet, few people ever achieve a deep sense of significance.

Moving From Survival Through Success to Significance (Acts 1:8-18) Rick Warren recently told Charlie Rose in an interview on Public Broadcasting Television. "Most of the world struggles to survive. The majority of Americans are striving for success. Yet, few people ever achieve a deep sense of ...read more

Scripture: Acts 1:8-18

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Does God Have Control Of Your Heart?

Contributed by Darren Ethier on Mar 22, 2002

A question worth answering isn’t it?

DOES GOD HAVE CONTROL OF YOUR HEART? Matthew 22:34-40; Luke 10:30-37 TEXT FOR MORNING READING: Luke 10:30-37 INTRODUCTION This morning you heard read to you probably one of the more familiar stories of the Bible, the story of the good samaritan. This story Jesus told came in response to the ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 22:34-40, Luke 10:30-37

Denomination: Pentecostal

Slaves To Sin Or Slaves To Obedience

Contributed by Ryan Dalgliesh on Oct 20, 2001

A look at what it means to be a slave unto God.

SLAVES TO SIN or SLAVES TO OBEDIENCE 10-13,14-01 PART ONE: SLAVES INDEED BUT TO WHOM— “Now, therefore, fear the LORD and serve Him in sincerity and truth; and put away the gods of which your fathers served beyond the river and in Egypt, and serve the LORD. And if it is disagreeable in your sight ...read more

Scripture: Romans 6:15-23, Exodus 21:5-6

Denomination: Baptist

Proverbial Wisdom

Contributed by Steve Shepherd on May 17, 2004

Proverbial wisdom. 1- The eyes of the Lord 2- The happiness of the heart 3- The meal of vegetables

INTRO.- Quips and quotes. - Sign in the window of a flower shop: We don’t mind if you stick your nose in our business. - Most of us are like we were thirty years ago – only in slow motion. - Where Eskimos rub noses, Americans rub fenders. - Some people who try to look casual end up looking ...read more

Scripture: Proverbs 15:3

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Taking The Good With The Bad - Rom 8:28

Contributed by Paul Fritz on Dec 15, 2001

Taking the Good with the Bad - Rom. 8:28

Taking the Good with the Bad - Romans 12:1-3 Introduction - Why do you suppose that many people live stressed out by anger, fear and worry? What are some of the reasons that more people seemed to suffer from burn out and fatigue than ever before. It is important to remember that "There is no ...read more

Scripture: Acts 12:1-3

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

The Holy Spirit Is Promised

Contributed by Rick Bezanson on Oct 17, 2007

Jesus’ farewell to his disciples.

Jesus’ farewell to his disciples at the Last Supper continues in today’s gospel. Jesus says,” If anyone loves me they will obey me…” (John 14:23) Obeying Jesus can also be translated to “keep my word.” Jesus wants us to keep his word, obey his teachings, remember what he has told us, and most ...read more

Scripture: John 14:22-31

Denomination: Lutheran

Promise Keeper Or Promise Breaker

Contributed by La Juana Morris on Sep 29, 2004

Living a Saved Life

As I began preparing for today’s message I opened my hymn book and it opened to page 280 – O Jesus, I have promised. I don’t know the tune of this song…didn’t even know it was in the hymn book but was amazed by the words that lay within it especially since the Holy Spirit had already given me the ...read more

Scripture: John 14:1-15

Denomination: Methodist

Love God Love People Series

Contributed by Esther Collins on Mar 3, 2021

Our life is all about relationships and the Word of God teaches us how to handle these relationships. This is the 1st of a series of messages on the topic, 'Building Relationships that Last.'

# 1 Love God Love People If we think about it, human life is all about relationships, which begin at birth and ends only when we die. This is so because that is how God created us - to be in relationship with Him and with one another. Some of these relationships are those between husbands and ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 22:36, Matthew 22:37-40, John 14:15, 1 John 4:19-21, Mark 12:30, Galatians 5:22-23  (view more)  (view less)

Loving God And Loving Others Series

Contributed by Rev. Samuel Arimoro on Jun 20, 2025

Loving God and loving others are not optional—they are essential. These two commands encapsulate the heart of Christianity.

LOVING GOD AND LOVING OTHERS By Rev. Samuel Arimoro Main Text: Matthew 22:36-40 Supporting Texts: Deuteronomy 6:4-5, Leviticus 19:18, John 13:34-35, Romans 13:8-10, 1 John 4:20-21 INTRODUCTION: One of the most profound teachings of Jesus centres on the dual commandment: love God and love your ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 22:36-40

Denomination: Assembly Of God

The Price Of A Good Father

Contributed by Rick Gillespie- Mobley on Apr 24, 2001

This sermon deals with the price of being a good father by looking at the father in the parable of the prodigal son.

The Price Of A Good Father 6/15/97 Eccl 3:1-8 I John 4:1-8 Text Luke 15:11-31 Today we celebrate Father’s Day in tribute to our fathers, grandfathers, great grandfathers, uncles, brothers and friends who have been there for us in our time of joys as well as difficulties. Men who have ...read more

Scripture: Ecclesiastes 3:1-8, Luke 15:1-31

Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

The Healing Of America

Contributed by Steve Shepherd on Jan 10, 2001

America needs to be healed and God has provided the plan.

THE HEALING OF AMERICA II Chron. 7:14 INTRO.- I love America! Don’t you? And let me tell you why I love America. ILL.- Father: Why don’t you get yourself a job? Son: Why? Father: So you could earn some money. Son: Why? Father: So you could put some money in the bank and earn some ...read more

Scripture: 2 Chronicles 7:14

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ