Sermons on God Desires A Loving Response:

The Love Of God Series

Contributed by Jonathan Mcleod on Jul 23, 2007

God proved His love for us by what He was willing to give up for us: His Son.

When a man wants to prove His love for a woman, what does he do? • He may write a poem. • He may compose a song • He may buy her an expensive gift. • He may ask her to marry him. What did God do to prove His love for us? Romans 5:8 gives us the answer: “But God demonstrates his own love for us ...read more

Scripture: Romans 5:6-8, Romans 5:8

Denomination: Baptist

"The Ministry Of Just Showing Up" Series

Contributed by Rich Anderson on Jan 10, 2011

God can use each of us in powerful ways, but sometimes all God wants us to do is just show up. He will do the rest.

Just Show Up The prophet Jeremiah, in chapter 29, verses 11-14 writes, “For I know the thoughts that I think toward you, says the Lord, thoughts of peace and not of evil, to give you a future and a hope. Then you will call upon Me and go and pray to Me, and I will listen to you. And you will ...read more

Scripture: Jeremiah 29:11-14

Denomination: Christian Church

God's Transforming Love 1 John 4:9 Series

Contributed by Dean Courtier on Feb 26, 2024

1 John 4:9 encapsulates the essence of Christianity — the sacrificial love of God demonstrated through the sending of His Son, Jesus Christ

God's Transforming Love Text: 1 John 4:9 (NLT): "God showed how much he loved us by sending his one and only Son into the world so that we might have eternal life through him." Introduction: Today we gather to delve into the transformative power of God's love as revealed in 1 ...read more

Scripture: 1 John 4:9, Romans 5:8, John 3:16, Ephesians 2:8-9

Denomination: Pentecostal

Loving God PRO Sermon

Contributed by Sermon Research Assistant on Dec 15, 2023

This sermon explores how to love God deeply, obey Him faithfully, and hold firmly to His promises.

Welcome, dear brothers and sisters, to this sacred gathering where we come together to uplift our hearts and minds to the glory of God. It is a joy to see each one of you, and I am thankful that we have this time to share in the wisdom of God's word. Today, we turn our attention to a passage that ...read more

Scripture: Deuteronomy 11:1-3

Topics: Standing, God's Love

God Is Love

Contributed by Ken Smith on Jan 19, 2002

To say that God is love does not mean that love is God.

God is Love 1 John 4:8 Whoever does not love does not know God, because God is love. God is not sometimes loving and sometimes unloving, today loving some people and hating others, and tomorrow hate those who were previously loved. In everything God does, always, in dealing with all people, God ...read more

Scripture: 1 John 4:8

Denomination: Baptist

Kingdom Kings - Deuteronomy Series

Contributed by Robert Butler on Mar 7, 2023

Full Devotion to God is a response to and an acceptance of God’s love for us.

So maybe you’ve heard it said, ‘read your bible’ so you tried the one year plan. You were faithful with the reading plan and then you came to Leviticus. You tried to read it but every time you picked up The Book it got heavier and heavier until you stopped picking it up. You gave yourself an out - ...read more

Scripture: Deuteronomy 6:3-8, Deuteronomy 6:4-5, Mark 12:29-31, John 14:21

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Loving God

Contributed by Paul Norwood on Mar 14, 2011

How we are to accomplish the first and great command to love God with all our heart, soul and mind.

“Loving God” Text: 1 John 4:7-11 I. Welcome II. Introduction The beloved apostle John penned the beautiful words of our scripture reading this morning in which one of the great attributes of God is set forth – God is love. Yet, as we begin reading the OT, we find no reference to ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 22:34-40

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Loving God Series

Contributed by Dan Cormie on Jan 18, 2005

A Series on the Family of Faith inspired by the "Purpose Driven Life" by Rick Warren.

25, April 2004 Dakota Community Church Love in the Family of God Part One: Loving God 1Peter 2: 1-12 9But you are a chosen people, a royal priesthood, a holy nation, a people belonging to God, that you may declare the praises of him who called you out of darkness into his wonderful light. 10Once ...read more

Scripture: 1 Peter 2:1-12

Denomination: Mennonite

God's Desire For His People

Contributed by John White on Oct 2, 2019

To understand the full import of the words we will consider today we must apply the simple rules of Bible analysis. The letter is written by Paul to those who are saved, baptized and in fellowship in the assembly. But the letter is obviously a personal letter from God to His people.

GOD'S DESIRE FOR HIS PEOPLE I Thess. 4:13-18 "But I would not have you to be ignorant, brethren, concerning them which are asleep, that ye sorrow not, even as others which have no hope. For if we believe that Jesus died and rose again, even so them also which sleep in Jesus will God bring ...read more

Denomination: Baptist

Love The Lord's Love

Contributed by Timm Meyer on Feb 12, 2008

Epiphany 3(B) Love the Lord’s love. A servant girl proclaims this truth. A foreign leader hopes this is true. God’s prophet confirms this truth.

LOVE THE LORD’S LOVE (Outline) January 27, 2008 - EPIPHANY 3 - 2 Kings 5:1-14 INTRO: When we hear about leprosy our minds may recall the ten lepers whom Jesus healed in the Gospel of Luke. As the lepers went on their way they were healed. Only one returned to give thanks. Jesus asked, ...read more

Scripture: 1 Kings 5:1-14

Denomination: Lutheran

But For The Love Of God

Contributed by Rodney V Johnson on Jul 18, 2020

We often hear people says "For the love of God....." when they are expressing frustrations. In this message I hope to convince Christians that this statement should never be made in frustration, but with a sense of awe as we reflect on God's love for us.

But For The Love Of God Scriptures: John 3:16; Matthew 4:8-10; 1 Timothy 2:3-4 The last time that I spoke to you I delivered a message about knowing THE Name. The name everyone will bow to and confess is THE Name of Jesus Christ, our Lord and Savior. In that message I stressed the importance and ...read more

Scripture: John 3:16, Matthew 4:8-10, 1 Timothy 2:3-4

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

God Is Love Series

Contributed by Frederick Baker Ii on Mar 25, 2007

Showing how much God loves us.

“God Is Love” Text: John 3:14-17 And as Moses lifted up the serpent in the wilderness, even so must the Son of man be lifted up: That whosoever believeth in him should not perish, but have eternal life. For God so loved the world, that he gave his only begotten Son, that whosoever believeth in ...read more

Scripture: John 3:14-17

Denomination: *other

The Love Of God Series

Contributed by Christian Cheong on Feb 9, 2012

God loves you not because of who you are but who He is. His love is uncaused and unceasing. Rest in the certainty of His love. Enjoy the blessings of His love. Give His love away.

Everyone is looking for love. This quest is around us every day, in the music we hear and the movies we watch. • The desire is woven into the fibre of our being. We all need love. We need to be loved. • If everyone has this same need, then there must be a universal solution. That solution is in ...read more

Scripture: 1 John 4:7-21, 1 John 4:7-13

Denomination: Independent/Bible

God's Love

Contributed by Virginia Tate on Feb 24, 2007

God’s love for all His children.

“God’s love for His children.” Everybody talks about love. But most of the “love they’re discussing falls far short of the real thing. “God’s love for His children.” God loves with a love beyond human comprehension. He knows everything about you – your needs, your desires, and your dreams – and ...read more

Scripture: John 3:16

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

God Is Love

Contributed by John Ong on Sep 22, 2017

Can anyone really understand "unconditional" love?

Saying "God is Love" is very easy, but how do we really define it? The Merriam-Webster Dictionary defines love as a "strong affection for another arising out of kinship or personal ties". Often this "strong affection" stems from a sexual attraction for that other person. We love other people when ...read more

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational