Sermons on Esau I Hated Jacob I Loved:

I Love My Church

Contributed by Howard Strickland on Feb 7, 2010

A new series for February, I Love My Church. The greek word for church means, “called out ones.” I love my church because He first loved me!

I Love My Church Text: Matthew 16:13-19 When Jesus came into the region of Caesarea Philippi, He asked His disciples, saying, “Who do men say that I, the Son of Man, am?” 14 So they said, “Some say John the Baptist, some Elijah, and others Jeremiah or one of the ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 16:13-19

Denomination: Pentecostal

I Need More Love! Series

Contributed by Glenn Durham on Apr 8, 2010

God fills us with love for what is good and glorious so we will choose the best.

Scripture Introduction A Biblical study of ethics usually considers four topics: the 1) standard, 2) dynamic, 3) motive, and 4) goal of the Christian life. In three short verses, the Apostle Paul touches on each of those as he prays for his friends in Philippi. The forty-three word sentence is ...read more

Scripture: Philippians 1:9-10

Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

I Love My Spouse

Contributed by Howard Strickland on Feb 17, 2010

Why was Vashti so resentful? This is a word for every relationship and marriage.

I Love My Spouse Text: Esther 1:12 12 But Queen Vashti refused to come at the king’s command brought by his eunuchs; therefore the king was furious, and his anger burned within him. Once the Queen jumped to fulfill the needs of the king. It was love at first sight, ...read more

Scripture: Esther 1:12

Denomination: Pentecostal

I Love My Savior

Contributed by Howard Strickland on Feb 22, 2010

One of the greatest words we have experienced since I have pastored at Crane Eater Community. We are about to go into a new building. (Phase 1)

I Love My Savior Romans 8: 35-39 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 Your sake we are killed all day long; We are accounted as sheep for the ...read more

Scripture: Romans 8:35-39

Denomination: Pentecostal

I Love You But…

Contributed by Thomas Bowen on Nov 20, 2008

Why does our way of expressing love change so much over time.

I love you but… 1 Corinthians 13:4-8A The word “Love” has been distorted to mean a lot less that I think it should. It happens so innocently and easily. We decide that we want a word more powerful than like. So, we love that dress, cheesecake, chocolate cake, but it cheapens the word when we ...read more

Scripture: 1 Corinthians 13:4-8

Denomination: Congregational

I Love You Lord Series

Contributed by Curry Pikkaart on Aug 19, 2014

If it is true that we often talk about the things and people we love, then it's fair to ask "Do you love Jesus? How often to you speak of Him?"

“Soul Talk: I Love You Lord” Ps. 116 When we truly love someone or something we readily talk about the object of our love. Think about what you truly love – your heroes, your sports teams, your job, your favorite activities, your favorite food, your spouse, your ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 116:1-19

Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

As I Have Loved You

Contributed by Gaither Bailey on Apr 2, 2015

A sermon for Maundy Thursday based on the Words of Institution.

I Corinthians 11: 23 – 26 As I Have Loved You Intro: Some time ago there was a television commercial that ended with, “Nothing says lovin’ like something from the oven.” That is especially true of bread. Nothing smells as wonderful as bread baking in the oven. In the ...read more

Scripture: 1 Corinthians 11:23-26

Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

Why I Love Ephesians

Contributed by Christopher Holdsworth on Apr 20, 2014

The majesty and practicality of one of the most wonderful books in the Bible.

WHY I LOVE EPHESIANS: A short outline. It begins with praise to God for all our blessings in Christ. It places the source of our salvation, even of our faith, squarely on the shoulders of God. It proclaims the mystery of salvation, the unsearchable riches of Christ. It reminds the Church ...read more

Scripture: Ephesians 1:1-23, Ephesians 2:1-22, Ephesians 3:1-21, Ephesians 4:1-32, Ephesians 5:1-33, Ephesians 6:1-24  (view more)  (view less)

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

I Know What Love Is

Contributed by Jon Mackinney on Jun 16, 2011

Therer is no one who understood what love really is, and demonstrated it, like Jesus Christ.

Passage: Matthew 22:34-40 Intro: Baseball players talk about times when the pitch looks like a beach ball up there. 1. that’s when they smack it into the bleachers. 2. I wonder if this question asked looked like that to Jesus. 3. it was a wonderful question, and one that gave Jesus a ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 22:34-40

Denomination: Evangelical Free

I Love The Lord Because...

Contributed by Melvin Newland on Mar 5, 2018

Christianity is not a “What’s in it for me?” religion. The Bible views thanks-giving as the sincere overflow of gratitude for all that God has given to us. Thanks-giving is not self-centered; it’s God-centered.

MELVIN NEWLAND, MINISTER RIDGE CHAPEL, KANSAS, OK Text: Psalm 116:1-18; 1 Thessalonians 5:16-18 ILL. “What can I do for you, Madam?” Abraham Lincoln asked an elderly lady who had been ushered into his office. Placing a covered basket on his desk she said, “Mr. President, I have come today ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 116:1-18, 1 Thessalonians 5:16-18, James 1:17

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

I Love My Church

Contributed by Donnie De Loney on Nov 4, 2014

How I love my church.

I Am Committed to My Church 2 Chronicles 29:1-5 I want to introduce you to a mythical church member that I am going to call Kenny. When we first meet Kenny he is attending services at First Church but he left because the services were too formal, ...read more

Scripture: 2 Chronicles 29:1-5

Denomination: Assembly Of God

As I Have Loved You

Contributed by Gaither Bailey on Apr 17, 2019

Loving one another.

As I Have Loved You John 13: 31 - 35 Intro: (Letter from Sermon Central) “Dearest, darling Jimmy, No words can ever express the great unhappiness I’ve felt since breaking our engagement. I miss you so! NO one could ever take your place in my heart, so please forgive me. Please say you’ll take ...read more

Scripture: John 13:31-35

Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

I Love The Lord Because.

Contributed by Christopher Holdsworth on Aug 29, 2021

Returning to our rest in Him.

I LOVE THE LORD BECAUSE. Psalm 116:1-9. If I was asked why I love the LORD, I might well answer: because He heard and answered my prayer (Psalm 116:1). Yet this may, at first glance, appear self-serving: what would I have to say for myself if my prayers had not been answered in the way that I ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 116:1-9

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

I Love You Daddy

Contributed by Delray Lentz on Feb 2, 2023

Since we are made in His image according to Genesis 1:26, our Heavenly Father must love to hear us say “I love you Daddy”.

A couple of months back, I reminisced; when years ago, our oldest son Brig was 4 or 5 years old, and I took him with me to a neighborhood park where I was meeting some friends to play basketball. He was playing in the sand box next to the basketball court and walked over to the court and said “I ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 22:37

The Command To Love Series

Contributed by John Lowe on Jul 30, 2018

Among the great abilities that characterized the life of Jesus was His everlasting determination to practice genuine love toward those who crossed His pathway.

3-22--05 Title: The Command to Love Text: “This I command you, to love one another.” (John 15:17 RSV) Bible Reading: John 15:12-17 Introduction Among the great abilities that characterized the life of Jesus was His everlasting determination to practice genuine love toward those who ...read more

Scripture: John 15:12-17

Denomination: Baptist