Sermons on Fatherly Love:

Grounded In Love Series

Contributed by Troy Borst on Aug 19, 2004

We as Christians, need to be people that are grounded in love as it is expressed all throughout Scripture. We need to know the source of love and what it means in our lives.

Grounded in Love 1 John 4:7-21 INTRODUCTION... “Doc, When Do I Die?” from Robert Coleman, Written in Blood In his book Written In Blood, Robert Coleman tells the story of a little boy whose sister needed a blood transfusion. She had a rare blood type which she shared with her little brother. The ...read more

Scripture: 1 John 4:7-21

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Loving Proof

Contributed by Christopher Raiford on Sep 2, 2004

Sermon for Trinity Sunday

Romans 5:1-8 Therefore, since we have been justified through faith, we have peace with God through our Lord Jesus Christ, through whom we have gained access by faith into this grace in which we now stand. And we rejoice in the hope of the glory of God. Not only so, but we also rejoice in our ...read more

Scripture: Romans 5:1-8

Denomination: Lutheran

A Prayer For Love Series

Contributed by Brian Bill on Sep 7, 2004

In the midst of internal squabbles and pervasive selfishness, Paul’s primary request is for believers to experience an overabundance of love.

A week after purchasing a pair of glasses for her husband, the wife decides to take them back to the optometrist. The person behind the counter wants to know the reason for the return so she asks, “What seems to be the problem, mam?” To which the wife replies: “I want a refund for these glasses…my ...read more

Scripture: Philippians 1:9-11

Denomination: Baptist

Love Busters

Contributed by Paul Wallace on Sep 14, 2004

The Bible tells us what actions will destroy that loving feeling.

Love Busters 1 Corinthians 13 Have you heard the story about the actor who was playing the part of Christ in the Passion Play in the Ozarks? As he carried the cross up the hill a tourist began heckling, making fun of him, & shouting insults at him. Finally, the actor had taken all of it he ...read more

Scripture: 1 Corinthians 13:1-13

Denomination: Wesleyan

Substitutes For Love Series

Contributed by Chris Talton on Dec 3, 2002

In our attempts to serve God, we use words, spirituality, and offerings. But without love as the motivation for all these, they are useless substitutes for what God desires and what the worlds needs.

November 3, 2002 1 Corinthians 13:1-3 ¡§Substitutes for love¡¨ INTRODUCTION This Tuesday is election day. Candidates tell us that we should not be satisfied with the way that things are. There is a better way, and it is their way. - in the world - at the job - in the church - in your ...read more

Scripture: 1 Corinthians 13:1-3

Denomination: Baptist

Substance Of Love Series

Contributed by Chris Talton on Dec 3, 2002

Everyone is searching for love. But many people are listening to the wrong definition of love. The only one qualified to define love is God for He is the source of all love.

November 10, 2002 I Corinthians 13:4-7 ¡§The substance of Love¡¨ INTRODUCTION I think that I would be safe in saying that everyone wants to be loved. And in their desire to be loved, they will try almost anything. ¡§A young man was determined to win the affection of a lady who refused to ...read more

Scripture: 1 Corinthians 13:4-7

Denomination: Baptist

Supremacy Of Love Series

Contributed by Chris Talton on Dec 3, 2002

This sermon gives 5 reasons that God considers love to be supreme above all other desirable characteristics in the Christian life.

November 17, 2002 I Corinthians 13:8-13 ¡§The supremacy of Love¡¨ INTRODUCTION In the book, ¡§Children¡¦s Letters to God: The New Collection¡¨, a little girl named, Nan, writes this letter: ¡§Dear God, I bet it is very hard for you to love all of everybody in the whole world. There are ...read more

Scripture: 1 Corinthians 13:8-13

Denomination: Baptist

Christmas Love

Contributed by Joey Nelson on Dec 15, 2002

In our culture we are all about promotions and advancement: a better salary, a bigger office, a nicer view, executive dining room privileges, more benefits, flying first class, luxury suites, and options and bonuses. We all have felt this pull toward a ni

SERMONIC / WORSHIP THEME INTRODUCTION Opening Statement: In our culture we are all about promotions and advancement: a better salary, a bigger office, a nicer view, executive dining room privileges, more benefits, flying first class, luxury suites, and options and bonuses. We all have felt this ...read more

Scripture: Philippians 2:5-8

True Love

Contributed by Richie Oswald on Dec 18, 2002

True love begins with our love for God.

Matthew 22:37, "Jesus said unto him, Thou shalt love the Lord thy God with all thy heart, and with all thy soul, and with all thy mind." To love God with all your heart, soul, and mind is to love God with all your power. God is the supreme Being and we are to love Him supremely. Above anyone ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 22:37

Denomination: Baptist

The Gift Of Love Series

Contributed by Steven Simala Grant on Dec 23, 2002

The greatest gift of all is love – the love of God that sent Jesus to earth, and the love of God that invites us to become a part of His family

The Gift of Belonging (Love) December 21/22, 2002 Intro: It is by far the strongest force in the universe. It is higher than the highest mountain. It is deeper than the deepest sea. It is better than the best bey blade or newest groovy girl. Better than a new cell phone. Better than a ...read more

Scripture: Galatians 4:1-7

Denomination: Baptist

Loving On Purpose

Contributed by David Derry on Dec 23, 2002

God demonstrated His love for us on purpose. Can can we in turn love Him and others on purpose?

Loving on Purpose December 22, 2002 As we continue our series of “living on purpose”, today’s topic is “loving on purpose”. We’ll be focusing on a verse that is well known to most of us. (John 3:16) 16 "For God so loved the world that he gave his only Son, so that everyone who believes in him ...read more

Scripture: 1 John 3:16-18, John 3:16

Denomination: Baptist

The Power Of Love

Contributed by Brian Chavarria on Jan 4, 2003

The power of the love of God.

I. What To Do With This Love. 1. We are become rooted and grounded in the love of God. This will enable us to walk in it - Eph. 3:17-19; 5:1-2. 2. This is the "AGAPE" or the God kind of love. It is distinguished from any type of human love and is much more powerful. II. The Power Of ...read more

Scripture: Romans 5:5

A Father's Love

Contributed by Sean Smuts on Jan 15, 2003

A Look at the story of the Prodigal Son through the eys of the Father

A Father’s Love: The Story of the Prodigal Son Many of us still remember our fathers even if they are no longer among us. We remember the look he gave us when he would discipline us knowing the pain it caused him, as he would carry out whatever punishment would be coming. I often remember the ...read more

Scripture: Luke 15:11-24

Denomination: Mennonite

The Savior's Love Series

Contributed by Mitchell Skelton on Dec 2, 2003

Part 1 of 4 from the series "Why Did My Savior Come to Earth?" Used prior to Christmas.

Why Did My Savior Come to Earth? The Savior’s Love 2 Cor. 5:14–6:2 INTRODUCTION Bill Keane’s comic strip, Family Circus, has communicated a beautiful truth about Christmas. As the children were setting up their nativity set, little Dolly held up the baby Jesus and declared, “Here’s the star of ...read more

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Love Does That

Contributed by Rick Pendleton on Dec 23, 2003

What is love? How does it act? How can we recognize it?

Love Does That John 3:16 Introduction: Christmas is a magical time. And Christmas is a busy time. I know that and I promise that the length of my sermonette will reflect that knowledge. In thinking about this sermonette I wondered what I should emphasize. Should I concentrate on the shepherds ...read more

Scripture: John 3:16

Denomination: Baptist