Sermons on God Desires A Loving Response:

The Unrequited Love Of God

Contributed by Dr. Craig Nelson on Apr 1, 2019

The passionate love of God is the blazing fire at the heart of all creation. God thinks about you every moment of every day. His love will never vary or change. That God would love even the vilest of sinners is the greatest mystery of eternity.

God has commanded that every human being love Him with EVERYTHING in them (Deut 6:5). The GREAT commandment supersedes all others. Sadly, in the lives of too many Christians, God’s love is unrequited. There are some Christians who are not comfortable with the way God truly feels about them, so ...read more

Scripture: James 2:26, Hebrews 12:2, Ephesians 2:8, Romans 3:22, 1 Thessalonians 5:8, James 2:17, Habakkuk 2:4, Luke 11:11-13, Genesis 2:18, 1 John 4:7-10, Acts 17:28, Deuteronomy 6:5  (view more)  (view less)

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

For God So Loved...

Contributed by Melvin Newland on May 5, 2025

It doesn’t matter where we were born, what language we speak, or what we look like, or whether we’re male or female. WE ARE ALL ONE IN CHRIST.

MELVIN NEWLAND, MINISTER RIDGE CHAPEL, KANSAS, OK FOR GOD SO LOVED. . . Text: John 3:13-18; Ephesians 2:1-5; Luke 18:9-14; 1 Cor. 6:19-20 The printing press has been considered one of ...read more

Scripture: John 3:13-18, Ephesians 2:1-5, Luke 18:9-14, 1 Corinthians 6:19-20

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

The Great Love Of God PRO Sermon

Contributed by Sermon Research Assistant on Dec 29, 2023

This sermon encourages us to dwell in Christ's love, allowing it to shape our lives and guide our actions, and to extend this love to others.

Welcome, dear friends, to this gathering where we come together in the spirit of fellowship and the shared purpose of drawing closer to our Lord. It's a joy to be in your presence today, to share in this sacred space where we can open our hearts to the Lord's word and let it shape our lives. Today, ...read more

Scripture: John 15:9-13

Topics: Abiding, God's Love

The Response Of A Sheep To The Good Shepherd

Contributed by Christopher Holdsworth on Jul 8, 2015

Reassurances in the valley, celebrations on the plateau, and hope for the future.

A SHEEP’S RESPONSE TO THE GOOD SHEPHERD. Psalm 23:4-6. ‘All we like sheep have gone astray’ (Isaiah 53:6). Yet when we know Jesus as our Good Shepherd (John 10:14), we have full bragging rights (Psalm 23:1-3). One of the distinguishing marks of the Good Shepherd is His compassion towards an ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 23:4-6

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Love Myths Series

Contributed by Steven Simala Grant on Jan 12, 2010

God's definition of love is also counter-cultural.

Love Myths: How then should we love? January 10th, 2010 Intro: Let’s begin by working together on some verbal pictures of love. I’m inviting you to describe the image or images that pop into your head that picture what you think of when you hear the word “love” – ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 22:36-40

Denomination: Baptist

God So Loved Series

Contributed by Rev. Dr. Andrew B Natarajan on Jan 8, 2019

God so loved the world doesn’t refer to the whole mass as one entity but as individual persons by persons, God’s love is for me, for you as individuals not as one world. Every one, every individual is so important and so precious in the sight of God.

Text: John 3:16-21 Theme: God’s Love and the World “For God so loved the world that he gave his only Son, so that everyone who believes in him may not perish but may have eternal life” God willing, we will be contemplating into the theology of Methodism throughout this year 2019. Our founder John ...read more

Scripture: John 3:16-21

Denomination: Methodist

The Gift Of The Love Of God

Contributed by Christopher Holdsworth on Oct 15, 2013

Jesus was lifted up in the crucifixion so that everyone who trusts in Him would have eternal life. This was, and is, the supreme act of God’s love.

THE GIFT OF GOD’S LOVE. John 3:14-21. The LORD God made heaven and earth, and all that is in them. He gives morning and evening, seedtime and harvest. In Him we live, and move, and have our being. The LORD God says of Himself: ‘I am the LORD, and there is no other; There is no God besides Me’ ...read more

Scripture: John 3:14-21

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

God's Unfailing Love

Contributed by Scott Cheatham on Feb 9, 2002

God’s unfailing love shown through the relationship between the prophet Hosea and his adulterous wife, Gomer.

God’s Unfailing Love Hosea 2 Rev. Scott Cheatham I think most everyone here today would agree that the greatest human need is to be loved. Professionals from all areas of the medical field have stated this in their writings. From the moment a baby is born, it craves the love and attention its ...read more

Scripture: Hosea 2:1-23

Denomination: Baptist

The Hyssop Of God's Love!

Contributed by Rick Roberts on May 14, 2003

Being cleansed by God’s amazing grace.

Jeremiah 31:31-34 5th Sunday in Lent Psalm 51:1-13 April 6, 2003 Hebrews 5:5-10 John 12:20-33 The Hyssop of God’s Love! Sin has a terrible way of making us all dirty and giving us feelings of despair! At one time or another, we all experience times of despair. ...read more

Scripture: John 12:20-33, Psalm 51:1-13

Denomination: Lutheran

Without Love We Have Nothing

Contributed by David Rogers on Aug 1, 2006

This is a sermon that shows Gods love and His desire to keep anyone from going to Hell.

Without Love We Have Nothing By Rev. David Rogers 1 Cor. 13:1-13 Prayer I enjoy going to the mall and walking around or sitting and watching people interact. I watch them running here and there to buy things to find happiness to fill a void. They spend large sums of money on clothes, jewelry, ...read more

Scripture: 1 Corinthians 13:1-13

Denomination: Baptist

Would A Loving God? Series

Contributed by Terry Barnhill on Mar 5, 2012

Would a loving God create a Heaven AND a Hell? The short answer is, "No, He wouldn't, but we would."

WOULD A LOVING GOD Terra Bella Presbyterian Church March 4, 2012 2 Peter 3:8-15 2 Pet. 2:4 Gen. 1:1, 26, 27 Isa. 1:17 Ezekiel 18:21-23 Ps 103 Would a loving God create a Heaven AND a Hell? I suppose I could make this a really short sermon and simply say, “No, He ...read more

Scripture: 2 Peter 3:8-15

Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

Hosea: Cheating On God Series

Contributed by Thomas Cash on Jan 29, 2013

As Hosea’s wife Gomer cheated on him, Israel cheated on God. But the real message here is how Hosea learned that God’s greatest desire is to love, purify, and restore.

Major News from Minor Prophets Hosea: Cheating on God There are a group of books at the end of the Old Testament commonly known as the Minor Prophets. They are not called that because their messages are unimportant, but because they are shorter in length than the other OT books of prophesy. They ...read more

Scripture: Hosea 14:1-4

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Loving The Unseen God

Contributed by Charles Payne on Oct 23, 2025

Everyone says they love God. But John asks the question that tests that claim: How can you love the God you cannot see if you do not love the brother you can see?

Loving the Unseen God Subtitle: Why loving people is the proof that we love the Lord. HOOK PARAGRAPH Everyone says they love God. But John asks the question that tests that claim: How can you love the God you cannot see if you do not love the brother you can see? God does not measure devotion by ...read more

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

God Loves You!

Contributed by Abimbola Salu on Mar 6, 2024

For God so loved the world that he gave his only begotten Son, that whosoever believeth in him shall not perish but have everlasting life.

“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” (John 3:16, KJV). “God is love” (1 John 4:16b, KJV). You are not reading this by accident or by chance. God wants you to know that He loves ...read more

Scripture: Ephesians 3:17-19, John 3:16

Denomination: Baptist

God's Love For You PRO Sermon

Contributed by Sermon Research Assistant on Sep 26, 2023

Explore the depth of God's love as illustrated in the story of the prodigal son, and how we can understand, experience, and apply this love in our daily lives.

Good morning, church! Today we're diving deep into one of the most powerful stories Jesus told in the Bible - the story of the prodigal son. It's a story about mistakes, forgiveness, and most importantly, about the endless, all-encompassing love of our Heavenly Father. Before we start, let me share ...read more

Scripture: Luke 15:11-32

Topics: God's Love, Life Change