Sermons on Forgiving Love:

Loving Your Spouse Series

Contributed by Dr. Tom Badia on Feb 9, 2024

Marriage is the most intimate relationship God has established for mankind, aside from our relationship with Him. It is the primary relationship that has been given to us to work out the practicalities of learning to love as Christ has loved

PURSUING THE LOVE OF GOD Part 6 Topic: LOVING YOUR SPOUSE I. Introduction John 13:34 "A new commandment I give to you, that you love one another; as I have loved you, that you also love one another. In this lesson I want us to talk about some of the practicalities of loving our mate. ...read more

Scripture: John 13:34

Cross: The Symbol Of Love

Contributed by Antonio Manaytay on Nov 16, 2024

This sermon explores the meaning of the Cross. In ancient times, the Cross is a symbol of shame and death. For Christians, however, it is a symbol of love.

Scripture: John 3:16 - "For God so loved the world, that He gave His only begotten Son, that whosoever believeth in Him should not perish, but have everlasting life." Introduction: The Cross as a Paradox The cross, in ancient times, was a symbol of shame and death. Yet, for ...read more

Scripture: John 3:16

Denomination: Pentecostal

Unfailing Love In Friendship PRO Sermon

Contributed by Sermon Research Assistant on Feb 17, 2024

This sermon explores the importance and nature of godly friendships, emphasizing their role in experiencing true happiness and living out our God-given humanity.

Welcome, beloved, to this gathering of hearts and souls. It's a blessing to see each one of you here, united in faith, ready to engage with the Word of God. Each of us has been drawn here by a divine purpose, a purpose that transcends our individual needs and wants, and connects us to a story much ...read more

Scripture: Proverbs 17:17

Topics: Friendship, Love

God Implores Us And Enables Us To Forgive – Or We Die.

Contributed by David Leach on Jan 13, 2014

Mat 6:14-15 For if you forgive men their trespasses, your heavenly Father will also forgive you. But if you do not forgive men their trespasses, neither will your Father forgive your trespasses.

God implores us and enables us to forgive – or we die Mat 6:9-13 The Lord’s Prayer:- notice the one truth re-emphasized right afterwards: In this manner, therefore, pray: Our Father in heaven, Hallowed be Your name. Your kingdom come. Your will be done On earth as it is in ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 6:14-15

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

When Peter Cut Off Malchus’ Ear

Contributed by John Gaston on Mar 24, 2021

Sometimes Christians offend us and this can be a stumbling block to our faith. This happened to Malchus when Peter, thinking he was defending Jesus, cut off his ear. Jesus showed us a better way by healing the one that a Christian offended.

WHEN PETER CUT OFF MALCHUS’ EAR Jn. 18:1-11; Lk. 22:50-51 INTRODUCTION A. HUMOR 1. Pastor Ray Stedman told the story of some Americans who were stationed in Korea during the Korean War. They rented a home and hired a local man to cook and clean for them. 2. These Americans were a bunch of ...read more

Scripture: John 18:1-11, Luke 22:50-51

Denomination: Assembly Of God

Love: The Greatest Challenge Series

Contributed by Lynn Malone on Dec 5, 2018

Love is the greatest challenge a faithful disciple has to live in his/her life. This message reflects on overcoming the obstacles to living a biblical, faithful love in all our relationships.

All You Need is Love Love: The Greatest Challenge Matthew 5: 43 – 48 We celebrated love yesterday with flowers and candy, with romantic dinners and cards, and here at FUMC, Monroe with the Real Marriage retreat. Eighty people laughed and learned together as, hopefully, we grew in our ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 5:33-48

Denomination: Methodist

Amnesty - Week 4 Series

Contributed by Rob Ketterling on Jun 14, 2014

Forgiving those close to us

Amnesty - Part 4, Pastor Rob Ketterling SARAH: On June 9th of 1997, it was a Monday, between four and five o'clock in the afternoon. Got off early that day, and I used to love going down to the bluffs over the Mississippi River. Decided to sunbathe laying on a towel. And you know when you've ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 6:12

Denomination: Assembly Of God

Let Love Lead Series

Contributed by Rudolf E. Y. Mensah on Dec 30, 2021

Christianity is built on three strong characters. These great characters form the basis of the Christian ministry.

SPIRITUAL GROWTH ENHANCERS REF: 013 1 Corinthians 13:13, CSB: "Now these three remain: faith, hope, and love--but the greatest of these is love." LET LOVE LEAD Christianity is built on three strong characters. These great characters form the basis of the Christian ministry. Without ...read more

Scripture: 1 Corinthians 13:13, Proverbs 10:12

Denomination: Charismatic

Satan’s Secret Weapon: Offenses

Contributed by John Gaston on Oct 12, 2024

Getting offended is a common Christian experience and shouldn't cause Christians to leave churches, but it frequently does! This examines wrong and right responses to offense and outlines why we should forgive, without strings, the offenders.

SATAN’S SECRET WEAPON: OFFENSES Matt. 17:27 INTRODUCTION A. HUMOR: 1. There was a Christian lady who did a lot of flying for her business, but flying made her nervous so she always took her Bible along with her to read and it helped relax her. 2. One time she was sitting next to a man. When ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 17:27, Matthew 15:12

Denomination: Assembly Of God

Love Your Enemies?

Contributed by Eric Sellgren on Oct 22, 2001

How to capture Osama Bin Laden?

Many powerful and poignant stories came out of the Prison Camps of the 2nd World War - and some funny ones too. In the film "COLDITZ", the whole Prison Camp was brought out on Parade by the Camp Commandant. "I will give special privileges to anyone who will come to work for us" he said. "Step ...read more

Scripture: 2 Timothy 1:11-14

Denomination: Episcopal/Anglican

Love Breakts The Rules Series

Contributed by Kevin Ruffcorn on Jul 31, 2005

In the story of Jesus healing the paralytic, we see the love of the man’s friends and the love of Jesus coming breaking the rules in order to change lives.

Matthew 9:2-7 “Love Breaks the Rules” INTRODUCTION What is love? Love is a popular word in the English language. Perhaps its popularity has led to its over use and its loss of meaning. Certainly “I love spaghetti,” means something very different from the, “I love you,” that we whisper to our ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 9:2-7

Denomination: Lutheran

The Characterization Of Christian Love

Contributed by Dr. Bradford Reaves on May 19, 2021

What is the difference between Christian Love and the way the world's love? The answer is astonishing

Introduction I’ve always loved limericks: “There once were 2 cats from Kilkenny Each thought there was one cat too many They fought and they spit, and they clawed and they bit. Till instead of two cats… there weren't any.” (Pulpit Helps) Now that strikes us as funny because we can picture cats ...read more

Scripture: Luke 6:27-39, Colossians 3:13, Ephesians 4:31-32, 1 Corinthians 13:4-8, 1 John 4:8, Leviticus 19:18  (view more)  (view less)

Denomination: Brethren

From Paralytic Man To Present-Day Mission: A Journey Of Faith And Healing

Contributed by Dr John Singarayar Svd on Feb 10, 2024

From Paralytic Man to Present-Day Mission: A Journey of Faith and Healing

From Paralytic Man to Present-Day Mission: A Journey of Faith and Healing Scripture: Luke 5:18-25 Reflection The story of the paralytic man healed by Jesus is a powerful narrative of faith, compassion, and transformation. It serves as a foundational cornerstone for understanding the mission ...read more

Scripture: Luke 5:18-25

Denomination: Other

The Righteousness Of God Preserves A Sinful People

Contributed by Jessie Manuel on Feb 7, 2025

A Nation on the Edge

Introduction: A Nation on the Edge My brothers and sisters, We stand at a crossroads, much like Judah in the days of the prophet Jeremiah. A nation filled with promise yet drowning in rebellion, a people chosen yet blind to their calling, a land meant for righteousness, now polluted by ...read more

Scripture: Jeremiah 9:3-9

Denomination: Methodist

If You’ve Been Forgiven

Contributed by Sherm Nichols on Mar 26, 2016

Study on the parable of the unforgiving servant - the necessity of forgiving one another.

He done you wrong. He did. I don’t know who “he” is. I don’t know what “he done.” I just know that, whoever he or she is, and whatever he or she did, I’m right, aren’t I? He done you wrong. She done you wrong. Do you have that person in mind? ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 18:23-34

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ