Sermons on Extravagant Love:

Love One Another

Contributed by Roberta Karchner on Apr 4, 2020

We cannot Gather around Tables, We cannot wash feet, We cannot Touch. Maundy Thursday Service in the time of Coronavirus

Maundy Thursday Lord, today as we gather apart, we pray for those who gather around tables at home. As we enjoy a meal, we know that in houses across the nation, families gather. Help us to feel your presence this evening, remembering the last meal you shared with your disciples. As we hear ...read more

Scripture: John 13:1-17

Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

The Conquering Power Of Love.

Contributed by Howard Strickland on May 2, 2020

In the now-famous “Love Chapter” of 1 Corinthians 13, Paul wrote about love that is put into practice. More than just a feeling or emotion.

The Conquering Power Of Love. 1 Corinthians 13:1-13NIV God’s love melts the hardest heart, The toughest of men and women’s heart melt like wax in the presence of the Lord. P.H The city of Corinth was a major commercial center of Southern Greece at the time of Paul’s writing. It was also a city ...read more

Scripture: John 13:34-35, 2 Timothy 3:1-5

Denomination: Pentecostal

Love Your Neighbour

Contributed by Christopher Holdsworth on May 18, 2020

Agape love as the fulfillment of the law.

LOVE YOUR NEIGHBOUR. Romans 13:8-10. The imperative, “To no one nothing owe you (all), but to love one another” (Romans 13:8a) follows on from the discussion of being subject to ‘the powers that be’ who - whether we voted for them or not - are ‘ordained of God’ (cf. Romans 13:1). This ...read more

Scripture: Romans 13:8-10

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Grace, Love And Fellowship Series

Contributed by William Baeta on Jun 6, 2020

“The grace of the Lord Jesus Christ and the love of God and the fellowship of the Holy Spirit be with you all”. (2Cor. 13:14)

Our theme for the sermon is “grace, love and fellowship”. Since today is Trinity Sunday, it is also a day to reflect on, affirm and celebrate the Triune God, the Father, the Son and the Holy Spirit. The doctrine of the Trinity is a revelation of Scripture seen throughout its pages. The Triune God ...read more

Scripture: Genesis 1:1-5, 2 Corinthians 13:11-13, Matthew 28:16-20

Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

God Loves Justice

Contributed by Mary Lewis on Jun 8, 2020

God's word compels Christians to work for justice in society, especially for those who are most vulnerable.

God Loves Justice I would like to talk to you a bit about the Bible. Not about a specific passage right this minute, but about the Bible in general. The Bible is broken into several sections or categories. Probably most of you know the biggest of the divisions, the OT and the NT. The OT concerns ...read more

Scripture: Zechariah 7:8-14

Denomination: Baptist

Devoted To Loving God Series

Contributed by Jeffery Anselmi on Jun 19, 2020

With God’s help, we can be devoted: putting God’s love at the center of our lives.

Devoted to Loving God James 1:16-18 With God’s help, we can be devoted: putting God’s love at the center of our lives. SLIDE #1 INTRODUCTION • Today we wrap up our four-week series on the subject of being devoted to God. • How does one foster an attitude of devotion to another ...read more

Scripture: James 1:16-18

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Love Of Another Kind

Contributed by Dennis Lee on Jun 21, 2020

Today's Sermon looks at a different kind of love than we as humans are use to, and that is God's love.

Love of Another Kind 1 John 4:7-16 {You can Watch today’s message at: https://youtu.be/XySoAKD5o6g} {You can Listen to today’s message at: https://mega.nz/file/7AknnAgY#E8uKnTLPhrkqih0h2EJRgJns3xs8_7MO-T_Jkq0_DLA} As I mentioned last week, the Lord seems to be having me on a new series since we ...read more

Scripture: 1 John 4:7-16, Matthew 22:37-39, John 13:34, Romans 5:8, Matthew 5:44  (view more)  (view less)

Denomination: Foursquare

A Church Marked By Love

Contributed by Ed Sasnett on Jun 27, 2020

The first mark of a true and living church is its love for Jesus and the brethren.

According to research done by sociologist W.F. Nimkoff and Arthur Wood, the intensity of romance in a marriage diminishes by 80% during the first two years. Two friends who lived in the West Virginia mountains were talking one day. “Horace,” the first one said, “why didn’t you ever get ...read more

Scripture: Revelation 2:1-7

Denomination: Baptist

Love One Another

Contributed by Anthony Zibolski on Jul 7, 2020

We are called to love one another. we do not always have to agree to love like Christ.

Love one another 1 John 3:11-24 Introduction- Good Morning, As we begin the service this morning, listen to the lyrics to the song “Do it again” from Elevation worship. Walking around these walls, I thought by now they’d fall But you have never failed me yet. Waiting for change to come Knowing ...read more

Scripture: 1 John 3:11-24

Denomination: Nazarene

Our Love For Christ

Contributed by Rev. Duraimony Dickson on Jul 28, 2025

There is a huge difference between enjoying a person who gives gifts and enjoying the gifts instead of the person. God is our all satisfying treasure and Father and Friend and Savior.

Our Love for Christ Grace to you peace from God our Father and the Lord Jesus Christ. Today I want to explain how we can deepen “Our Love for Christ.” A personal relationship with Christ is a transformative connection with Jesus Christ, characterized by faith, trust, intimacy, and a commitment to ...read more

Scripture: 1 John 3:1

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Love That Moves Us

Contributed by Jeffrey Sims on Aug 14, 2025

The Love that we are called to have for others should move us to carry out The Great Commision.. Love should be the driving force behind our evangelism

When we look at The Greatest Commandment—loving God with all our heart, soul, and mind, and loving our neighbor as ourselves. We begin to realize that love isn’t just something we feel or believe—it’s something we do. Imagine if a ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 28:19-20, Luke 19:10

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

The Love That Costs Everything Series

Contributed by Dr John Singarayar Svd on Sep 1, 2025

Hate? How do you hate the people who love you most?

Title: The Love That Costs Everything Intro: Hate? How do you hate the people who love you most? Scripture: Luke 14:25-33 Reflection Dear Friends, You know, some of my earliest memories are of my grandmother sitting in her worn leather chair, that old family Bible spread across her lap like a ...read more

Scripture: Luke 14:25-33

Denomination: Other

Two Kinds Of Love

Contributed by George Warner on Sep 17, 2025

Jesus Christ was an Open Rebuker

The Bible says that charity rejoices not in iniquity but rejoices in truth (1 Corinthians 13:6). Today's open borders & uncontrolled migration fanatics don't seem to know the difference between rational love and irrational love. An example of rational love is this : An atheist sinner ...read more

Scripture: 1 Corinthians 13:6, Proverbs 27:5

Ever Loving Saints

Contributed by David Dunn on Oct 7, 2025

God’s everlasting love transforms mortal believers into ever-loving saints who rest in Christ now and rise with Him at His coming

INTRODUCTION — THE QUESTIONS LOVE ASKS It’s not the loudest questions that stay with us. It’s the quiet ones — the ones whispered by an empty chair, a photograph, or a fading voice. Questions like: Where are they now? Do they see us? Are they watching? Is death the end — or a pause between ...read more

Scripture: 1 Corinthians 15:20-58, 1 Thessalonians 4:13-18, John 11:23-26, Revelation 22:1-5, Romans 6:23  (view more)  (view less)

Denomination: Seventh-Day Adventist

Love That Steps Forward Series

Contributed by David Dunn on Oct 10, 2025

The Redeemer steps forward when others step back—paying the price to restore our place, rewrite our story, and reveal God’s unfailing love.

(The Kinsman Redeemer) Introduction — When Love Takes Initiative We live in a world where people often step back when things get complicated. But in Ruth 4, we meet a man who steps forward. This is the moment redemption moves from promise to reality. Boaz doesn’t just feel compassion—he takes ...read more

Scripture: Isaiah 43:1, Galatians 4:4-5, Titus 2:14, John 19:30

Denomination: Seventh-Day Adventist