Sermons on Full Extent Of Love:

What Is Love?

Contributed by Grant Adams on Aug 2, 2022

You could get hundreds of answers to this question. The true answer is found in God. God so loved the world.

The greatest love ever expressed was the love shown to a Christ denying world when Christ died upon the cross for the sins of all mankind. Love was manifest at Calvary. Many Christian people are not really sure God loves them, even after he has saved us. Sometimes because of the trying ...read more

Scripture: John 3:16, Romans 8:38-39

Denomination: Baptist

The Power Of Love Series

Contributed by Allan Quak on Mar 31, 2016

The Sixth Commandment calls us not to be minimalists when it comes to demonstrating the love of Jesus to others.

Message Matthew 5:21-26; 43-48 The Power of Love Humans are interesting creatures aren't they? On the one hand we mostly want to be seen as being good people who are doing the right thing and who make a positive contribution to the community. On the other hand – in order to achieve this ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 5:43-48

Denomination: Baptist

God Is Love Series

Contributed by Glenn Pease on Mar 9, 2021

The implications of these three words are so vast that one message on them is like trying to harvest a million acres of corn with a comb. There is no way to get all of the infinite riches they contain, but we will at least get a taste of what this love is

Tolstoy wrote a story called "Where Love Is, God Is." It is about an old cobbler named Martin who lived alone. One night as he read the story of Jesus visiting the Pharisee, and the poor welcome he received, he prayed that the Lord would visit him. In his sleep he heard a voice saying, ...read more

Scripture: 1 John 4:7-12

God Is Love Series

Contributed by Glenn Pease on Mar 25, 2021

We are never nearer God than when we love, and we are never nearer to being what he wants us to be than when we love.

Tolstoy wrote a story called "Where Love Is, God Is." It is about an old cobbler named Martin who lived alone. One night as he read the story of Jesus visiting the Pharisee, and the poor welcome he received, he prayed that the Lord would visit him. In his sleep he heard a voice saying, ...read more

Scripture: 1 John 4:7-8

The Loving Community Series

Contributed by Aubrey Vaughan on Oct 23, 2006

this is the 2nd in the series of the purpose driven Church entitled Loving community.

A loving community John 15:1.17 /Acts 4:32 Our Church statement is that we are a Church building community where everybody is somebody and Jesus Christ is Lord. That will only be a reality when reqal love is expressed to one another and others around us. When Brandon Moody visited his uncles ...read more

Scripture: John 15:1-17

Denomination: Baptist

The Prayers Of Paul Series

Contributed by Derrick Tuper on Dec 4, 2017

Today, as we finish our series on the prayers of the bible, we'll look at some of Paul's prayers. We'll look at the specifics of what Paul prayed for his fellow Christians; realizing that we should be focused on these things too.

THE PRAYERS OF PAUL We've looked at many prayers over these past couple months-the Our Father, the prayer of Jabez, Elijah's prayers, Hannah's prayer, Daniel's prayer, Nehemiah's prayers, and last week we looked at Jesus' prayer. Today, as we finish our series on the prayers of the bible, we'll ...read more

Scripture: Colossians 1:9-12, Philippians 1:9-11, Ephesians 3:17-19, 1 Thessalonians 5:16-24

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Love Expressed

Contributed by Ed Wood on Jun 12, 2007

A message for a Valentine’s Day celebration.

LOVE EXPRESSED John 21:15-25 INTRO: Do you know who St. Valentine was? St. Valentine, according to tradition, was a priest who lived in Rome about AD 200. He cared. He cared about Christians who were being persecuted. He helped them to the extent that he became imprisoned by the Roman ...read more

Scripture: John 21:15-25

Denomination: Baptist

Whoever Loves

Contributed by Gaither Bailey on May 18, 2022

If we truly love the Lord, there is no reason to fear when doing what we are called to do.

Whoever Loves – John 14:23 -29 Intro: Listen to the following expressions and think about the last time you may have heard them: Luv ya man! / I just love German chocolate cake! / I love your new hair cut! / I love your outfit! --- These expressions all deal with the word LOVE. NOW, I ...read more

Scripture: John 14:23-29

Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

The Love That Wins PRO Sermon

Contributed by Sermon Research Assistant on Nov 30, 2023

This sermon explores the depth of Christ's sacrificial love and encourages believers to embody and share this love in their daily lives.

Good morning, family of faith. What a joy it is to see each of your faces here today, gathered in unity and love, ready to receive the word of God. We stand here in the house of the Lord, not as mere spectators, but as active participants in the grand narrative of His divine love. We are connected ...read more

Scripture: John 15:13

Topics: Christ's Example, Love

Joy Unspeakable!

Contributed by Donnie De Loney on Nov 20, 2014

A message encouraging Christians to live lives characterized by joy rather than grumpiness.

Lighten Up! • Scripture: Galatians 5:22-5:23 Matthew 7:12 (add scripture) Various Scriptures Introduction We all like being around people who are generally upbeat, don’t we? I mean, if you had your choice of being with someone who had a smile or someone who looked like he was ...read more

Scripture: Galatians 5:22-23

Denomination: Assembly Of God

Kernel Of Wheat

Contributed by Tony Abram on Apr 13, 2016

Grow in the grace and power of God requires surrender.

Kernel of Wheat (John 12:24 KJV) Verily, verily, I say unto you, Except a corn of wheat fall into the ground and die, it abideth alone: but if it die, it bringeth forth much fruit, 25 He that loveth his life shall lose it; and he that hateth his life in this world shall keep it unto life ...read more

Scripture: John 12:24-26

I Will Live In-Between #10 Descending Into Greatness The Art Of Servanthood Series

Contributed by Robert Malcolm on Apr 19, 2017

To be God's servants we must understand how become what He desires. The way God wants is not the way the world expects.

I Will Live In-Between #10 Descending Into Greatness: The Art of Servanthood (John 13:1-17) ~ Intro: 2 of the most popular TV shows have had similar things in common. The first is Extreme Home Makeover & the other from this season is Undercover Boss. Both of these show the value to helping or ...read more

Scripture: John 13:1-17

Denomination: Baptist

We're At War!

Contributed by Michael Deutsch on Jan 17, 2020

A beginning of the year series focusing on our battle, ultimately leading to who we are to be in Christ.

The Armor of God Ephesians 6:10-18 January 19, 2020 When you think about it, it’s amazing to think about all of the ways in which we try to protect ourselves. We try to protect ourselves - physically, emotionally and financially. We make sure that as best as we can, nothing will harm us or our ...read more

Scripture: Ephesians 6:10-18, Romans 8:31-39

Denomination: Baptist

Prayer For The Church

Contributed by Ajai Prakash on Jan 21, 2015

The church and our nation don't seem to be in a good spot and need much prayer. The church in Ephesus was in a similar spot and Paul knew that they needed prayer desperately. Have we been focusing on praying for the church in our nation?

Opening illustration: A friend told me about a neighbor who years ago spent most of his spare time planting trees. The man seldom watered the young trees because he thought that too much watering spoiled them. (He came from the “no pain, no gain” school of plant care.) Pampered trees, ...read more

Scripture: Ephesians 3:14-19

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

My Cup Overflows

Contributed by Davon Huss on Jan 18, 2016

Let us think of some cups which never run over. If ours runs over, why it does so? And then, thirdly, what then if our cup runs over? (Outline and material adapted from Charles Spurgeon at: http://www.spurgeongems.org/vols19-21/chs1222.pdf)

HoHum: Charles Dickens book, Oliver Twist, is about an orphan who at the age of 9 goes to a workhouse. Oliver, who toils with very little food, remains in the workhouse for six months. One day, the desperately hungry boys decide to draw lots; the loser must ask for another portion of gruel. The ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 23:5

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ