Sermons on First Love Of Jesus:

Love One Another!

Contributed by Curt Cizek on May 9, 2009

A sermon for an Armed Forces Sunday celebration, looking at ministry to those in uniform.

-Our Gospel lesson for today might seem a bit strange to preach for an Armed Forces Sunday -Just look at the words in verse 12 -Jesus tells His 1st century disciples and His 21st century disciples to “love one another as He has loved us” -Contrast that with what we are celebrating, at least in ...read more

Scripture: John 15:9-17

Denomination: Lutheran

Loving The Church Our Lord Jesus Christ Loved

Contributed by Tony Maramara on Aug 25, 2004

If we believed that this church is the Lord’s church, and if we really believed that our Lord Jesus Christ loves this church, then we believers (members) should love it too.

Title: Loving the Church our Lord Jesus Christ Loved Text: Ephesians 5:25 “Husbands, love your wives, even as Christ also loved the church, and gave himself for it;” Introduction: Our Lord Jesus Christ loved the church that He gave His own life for it. He purchased it with His Own blood – Acts ...read more

Scripture: Ephesians 5:25

Denomination: Baptist

Go The First Ten Feet

Contributed by Thomas Clawser on Apr 8, 2017

Self-denial is to be lifted with Jesus—and the first ten feet of his ascent is on the Cross. You cannot reach for Jesus without letting go of the things you’re holding onto. Make it your passion to go the first ten feet with Jesus.

"When I am lifted-up," Jesus said, "I will draw all people to myself." And just in case you are tempted to interpret this up-lifted status to mean something glitzy, John sticks in a little commentary in verse 33 to make clear that the "lifting up" Jesus had in mind was the cross. Ultimately Jesus ...read more

Scripture: John 12:9-26

Denomination: Other

Jesus Messiah

Contributed by Jeffery Anselmi on Apr 30, 2021

The first church proclaimed that Jesus was the Messiah.

INTRODUCTION • Over the past few weeks, we have been looking that some of the sermons preached by the early church, specifically from the Apostle Peter. • The focus of the sermons we have examined thus far was on the fact that Jesus was resurrected from the grave; therefore, Jesus is alive and ...read more

Scripture: Acts 13:16-41

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

"Christmas Love"

Contributed by Andy Grossman on Dec 9, 2008

Christmas tells of first that God loves us. Secondly, that He is preparing a place for us. He trusted us to go share that Good News.

“Christmas Love” December 14, 2008 “This is how the birth of Jesus Christ came about: His mother Mary was pledged to be married to Joseph, but before they came together, she was found to be with child through the Holy Spirit. Because Joseph her husband was a righteous man and did not want to ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 1:18-23

Denomination: Holiness

Expressions Of Love

Contributed by Joseph Rodgers on Mar 6, 2006

This message focused in on how baptism and communion are expressions of worship to God’s. We show Him love because He first loved us.

Expressions of Love March 5, 2006 Baptism and Lord’s Supper Intro: I am reading a book entitled, The Air I Breathe, by Louie Giglio. In the book Louie defines worship as “the pursuit of that which you value most.” I like that b/c I believe our greatest purpose for living is to honor God through ...read more

Scripture: 1 Corinthians 11:11-25

Denomination: Baptist

Love The Lord Series

Contributed by John Dobbs on Jun 27, 2024

"The poignancy of this story lies in the fact that it tells us of almost the last kindness that Jesus had done to him.” (Barclay)

Note: There will not be any sermon notes posted next week on Sermon Central. -JED Journey With Jesus: Love The Lord Mark 14:1-9 Introduction What is the most expensive perfume per oz in the world? The ingredients impact high cost of a perfume. Natural and rare ingredients, such as the musk from ...read more

Scripture: Mark 14:1-9

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Jesus Is Lord Series

Contributed by John Dobbs on Jun 7, 2024

When we talk about being a Disiple of Jesus - a student of His ways - we turn to some passages that have bold and challenging teachings. 

Journey With Jesus: Jesus Is Lord Introduction This Summer we are focused on the Journey with Jesus: The Daily Trek of Discipleship. Last week we talked about the Beatitudes and how they form the foundation of the daily walk with the Lord. They require a different mindset than is natural ...read more

Scripture: Luke 14:27-30, Luke 9:57-62

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Loving & Leaving

Contributed by Toby Powers on Jun 30, 2006

Like the church of Ephesus, many have left their first love. They are doing the right things for all the wrong reasons. This will lead to backsliding and great iniquity.

www.trumpetoftruthonline.org From The Desk Of Pastor Toby Powers Truth Baptist Church Bremen, GA www.trumpetoftruthonline.org Loving & Leaving Revelation 2:1-5 Intro: These seven churches in Asia Minor were seven actual churches in this day of John the Revelator. They also represent seven ...read more

Scripture: Revelation 2:1-5

Denomination: Baptist

Portrait Of Jesus

Contributed by John Gaston on Sep 21, 2023

I want to take out my paint brush and try to sketch a portrait of the One I love. When someone has saved you from death & Hell, you don’t forget it. I want to speak of my dear Friend.

PORTRAIT OF JESUS Rev. 1:12-18 INTRODUCTION A. HUMOR 1. I heard about a city dwelling man & wife who decided to take a trip out into the country. They put up at night into a hotel room. 2. Early the next morning, the husband threw open the windows and took a deep breath. As his eyes ...read more

Scripture: Revelation 1:12-18

Denomination: Assembly Of God

First Born From The Dead Series

Contributed by Robert Higgins on Apr 15, 2008

Jesus is so much more. He is not a “copy” of God, and he is not a facsimile of God, Jesus is the exact visible image of the invisible God. And as such, He is the author of our family...the family of God.

Today, we celebrate Easter, the incredible event in which Jesus Christ, who died on our behalf, rose again from the dead. But we really aren’t celebrating an event, but rather a Person. We aren’t worshipping an event, but a Person. For us to grasp the significance of Easter, we really need to ...read more

Scripture: Colossians 1:15-20

Denomination: Baptist

Peter Series

Contributed by Troy Borst on Mar 18, 2020

LIFE LESSON FROM PETER: BE MINDFUL OF INFLUENCES LIFE LESSON FROM PETER: JUMP OUT OF THE BOAT LIFE LESSON FROM PETER: PUT JESUS FIRST

PETER John 1:40-42, John 21:1-17 #John1 INTRODUCTION… THE GUY WE TALK ABOUT TODAY (p) We are going to talk about a special guy from the Bible today… If he were a personal computer, he’d be the MITS Altair 8800. If he were a cell phone, he’d be the Motorolla DynaTAC 800x. If he were an Atari game, ...read more

Scripture: John 1:40-42, John 21:1-17

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Knowing Jesus Series

Contributed by Mark Schaeufele on Mar 29, 2019

The true test of knowing God is do we live like Jesus.

Knowing Jesus Text: 1 John 2:3-11 Introduction 1. Illustration: "Often in the Scriptures the word know means not just being aware of something but having a personal experience of it. Jesus did not know sin, not because he was unaware of what it is but because he never committed it himself. ...read more

Scripture: 1 John 2:3-11

Denomination: Methodist

Recognizing Jesus

Contributed by Delray Lentz on Sep 6, 2024

Did the world see Jesus in you this past week? If so, how did the world respond? If not, why not? Did you see Jesus in the world this week? How did you respond?

This week, I’d kinda gonna begin where we left off last week. This isn’t a second part of a series, simply a quick tie-in. John 21:9 “Then, as soon as they had come to land, they saw a fire of coals there, and fish laid on it, and bread.” John 21:12 “Jesus said to them, “Come and eat breakfast.” ...read more

Scripture: John 21:12, Psalm 51:10-12

Jesus Was Tempted

Contributed by Tim Zingale on Feb 27, 2001

The First Sunday in Lent Temptation of Jesus

1st Sunday of Lent "Jesus was tempted"   When I say the word Jesus what kind of mental picture comes into your mind? Close your eyes for just a second, don’t fall asleep, what kind of picture flashes in your mind’s eye at the sound of the word Jesus? Do ...read more

Scripture: Luke 4:1-13

Denomination: Lutheran