Sermons on Gods Perfect Love:

Of Whom Shall I Be Afraid?

Contributed by Rev. Matthew Parker on Jan 26, 2008

Fear can overwhelm and paralyze. God’s love - perfect love - drives out fear.

Sermon for Suites by the Lake – September 26, 2008 – “Perfect Love Drives Out Fear” Psalm 27:1 Of David. The LORD is my light and my salvation-- whom shall I fear? The LORD is the stronghold of my life-- of whom shall I be afraid?2 When evil men advance against me to devour my flesh, when my ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 27:1-6

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

The Litmus Test Of Love Series

Contributed by Matthew Kratz on Jun 11, 2016

1) Perfect Love & the Character of God (1 Jn. 4:7–8), 2) Perfect Love & the Coming of Christ (1 Jn. 4:9–11), 3) Perfect Love & the Christian’s Claim of Faith (1 Jn. 4:12–16), 4) Perfect Love & the Christian’s Confidence in Judgment (1 Jn. 4:17-21).

In scientific experimentation, a Litmus Test is a test to establish the acidity or alkalinity of a mixture. The phrase has also been applied metaphorically to represent a crucial test using a single issue or factor as the basis for judgment. (Random House Kernerman Webster's College Dictionary, © ...read more

Scripture: 1 John 4:7-21

Denomination: Other

How To Pray A Perfect Prayer

Contributed by Rick Crandall on May 20, 2011

There are only 66 words in the Lord’s Prayer, but it can teach us how to pray a perfect prayer. 1. Focus on your Father. 2. Focus on your family. 3. Focus on your faith. 4. Focus on your forgiveness. 5. Focus on your future.

How to Pray a Perfect Prayer Matthew 6:9-13 Sermon by Rick Crandall McClendon Baptist Church - February 24, 2008 (Revised March 6, 2021 to correct my error about this being the same prayer as the Lord's Prayer in Luke 11:1-4) BACKGROUND: *Do you ever wish you could learn how to pray better? ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 6:9-13

Denomination: Baptist

You Are God's Living Epistle

Contributed by Byron Perrine on Jul 9, 2019

Just as Paul encourages the people of the Corinthian church to become epistles upon which God writes of His love and mercy, so too we are to become epistles carrying that message to others.

(If you have found this sermon helpful, please visit us at www.HeritageRestorationProject.org or www.ChristianWisdom.info) The Apostle Paul teaches, “You are our epistle written in the heart, known and read by all men” (2 Corinthians 3:2). Today I would like to challenge you to become a living ...read more

Denomination: United Methodist

The Love Of God

Contributed by Scott Sutton on Aug 22, 2022

The fairy tale ‘Beauty and the Beast’ was not original with Walt Disney. In fact, there are similar fairy tales that go back 4000 years! But it wasn't written into story form by a French Novelist until 1740.

The story and eventual plays and movies that were made about it drew the attention of theologian G. K. Chesterton. This is what he said about it; “The great lesson of the tale of “Beauty and the Beast” is that a thing must be loved before it is loveable. A person must be loved before that person ...read more

Scripture: 1 John 4:9-10

Denomination: Baptist

Pretenders

Contributed by Craig Benner on Feb 15, 2014

Without dissimulation. That simply means open, transparent, and honest. Whether is be in love or business, that is what God expects from us in all of our dealings.

PRETENDERS Gibeonites --Joshua 9 motivated by fear pretension cannot be equated with love. The deceit was used to make a league with Israel. The vow was unwise, but it was considered official and had to be honored. A wrong relationship now has become obligatory and thus, will have its ...read more

Scripture: Joshua 9:1-26

Denomination: Pentecostal

The Substitutionary Sacrifice Of The Perfect Lamb

Contributed by Sakhiwo Ntshiqa on Apr 1, 2018

Christ Jesus the the Lamb of God sacrificed for the sin of sinners once for all.

A. Introduction and Background • The Book Hebrews is regarded by many scholars as the most difficult in the NT. • It is a very Jewish sermon that describes sacrifices, altars and priestly matters. • I in fact say Sermon because some theologians have suggested that the literary form of this Book is ...read more

Scripture: Hebrews 10:1-18

Denomination: Baptist

God's Love

Contributed by Carl Allen on Oct 4, 2006

With humanity so confused about love, who is to say what love is? The answer is God! One of the simplest and yet most profound definitions of love is found in 1 John 4: "God is love."

READ 1 John 4:7-21 "God is love" ought to fill our hearts with warmth and hope. But we need to understand this rightly. "God is love" does not mean, that "love is God." It has accurately been said that "love does not define God, but God defines love." Love in modern society bears no resemblance ...read more

Scripture: 1 John 4:7-21

Denomination: Baptist

Perfect Peace In A Tragic World

Contributed by Dr. Ronnie Grizzle on Apr 21, 2007

In the aftermath of the Virginia Tech Massacre, this message points people to the Perfect Peace that God offers to those who trust in Him.

Perfect Peace in a Tragic World Isaiah 26.3 We have come together this morning to Worship God. Most of us know the events of this past Monday at VT. Many people, and maybe even a few in here this morning, wonder, how can we worship a God who allows things like this to happen. I want this ...read more

Scripture: Isaiah 26:3

Denomination: Baptist

God Is Love

Contributed by Jim Keegan on Oct 19, 2022

God wants us to live in the blessing, joy and peace of knowing that we’re his beloved children.

1 Corinthians 4:3-5; 1 John 4:9-18 (selected verses) I spent a summer while I was in seminary as a student minister at Acadia National Park in Maine, where I was assisted by a young volunteer named Martha. Martha was an old soul, wise beyond her years. I say that because during that summer ...read more

Scripture: 1 John 4:9-18, 1 Corinthians 4:3-5

God Is Love

Contributed by William Akehurst on Mar 4, 2016

GOD 'IS' (emphasized) Love. He doesn't HAVE love, He IS Love. Therefore everything we know about Love, comes from GOD. GOD IS LOVE, and we HAVE love through HIM.

2016.02.14.Sermon.God is Love William Akehurst, HSWC 1 John 4:7-21 GOD IS LOVE It's not that HE HAS love but rather that HE IS LOVE. GOD IS LOVE. WE HAVE LOVE. Illus: Marriages – are they for love alone? – Love vs. Arranged. Both can work out, because LOVE is a choice. We have ...read more

Scripture: 1 John 4:7-21

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

God Is Love!

Contributed by Rev. Roberto D. Abella on Nov 9, 2004

God is good because of his love and faithfulness to us.

God is love 1 John 4:7-21 God is good because of his love and faithfulness to us. Background Introduction A.John Background. 1. Position - fisherman [Matthew 4:21] 2. Education - student of Jesus Christ [Matthew 5:1-11] 3. Beloved disciple of Jesus Christ. 4. The youngest disciple of Jesus ...read more

Scripture: 1 John 4:7-21

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Love, Love, Love Series

Contributed by Steve Shepherd on Aug 3, 2010

1- The charge of love 2- The creator of love 3- The crown of love

INTRO.- ILL.- Someone wrote: If you love something, set it free. If it comes back, it was and always will be yours. If it never returns, it was never yours to begin with. If it just sits in your living room and messes up your stuff, eats your food, uses your telephone, takes your money and never ...read more

Scripture: 1 John 4:7-12

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

When Life Isn't Perfect

Contributed by Vic Folkert on Apr 19, 2002

God loves imperfect people, protecting them from greater evil and offering them salvation

WHEN LIFE ISN’T PERFECT—Deuteronomy 21-25 (read 24:1-15) (1st church—Susan: can’t stay in marriage—5 kids, limited education, no job, no house) Sometimes life isn’t perfect! Maybe not that bad— maybe were blessed with stable family growing upàemotionally, relationally ...read more

Scripture: Numbers 24:1-15

Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

God Is Love Series

Contributed by Cesar Verdeflor on Apr 1, 2006

God’s love didn’t begin at the time He created the universe and man. There was not a time that God started loving. Love was already there. Where God was, there was love; where God is there is love; where God will be there will always be full of love.

GOD IS LOVE (1John 4:7-21) Mark was walking home from school one day when he noticed the boy ahead of him had tripped and dropped all of the books he was carrying along with two sweaters, a baseball bat, a glove, and a small tape recorder. Mark knelt down and helped the boy pick up the scattered ...read more

Scripture: 1 John 4:7-21

Denomination: Baptist