Sermons on He First Loved Us:

Speaking The Truth In Love

Contributed by Scott Maze on Jul 19, 2021

Speaking the truth in love with one another is the habit Christians do. It is Jesus Christ in us. It is the Holy Spirit in us.

Volkswagen is a popular brand of cars here in the United States and all over the world. About five years ago, Volkswagen was caught in a massive cheating scandal. Essentially they installed a “defeat device” – or software – in their cars with diesel engines that could detect when they were being ...read more

Scripture: Ephesians 4:15

Denomination: Baptist

Always Consult The Lord First

Contributed by William R. Nabaza on May 28, 2012

I. EXORDIUM: Have you done anything without consulting the LORD? II. AUDIENCE PROFILE: New leaders with ministry III. OBJECTIVES: To remind leaders to always consult the LORD first in everything they do. IV. TEXT: Joshua 9:14 (NLT)

I. EXORDIUM: Have you done anything without consulting the LORD? II. AUDIENCE PROFILE: New leaders with ministry III. OBJECTIVES: To remind leaders to always consult the LORD first in everything they do. IV. TEXT: Joshua 9:14 (NLT) 14 So the Israelites examined their food, but they did not ...read more

Scripture: Joshua 9:14

Denomination: Pentecostal

Cry Out PRO Sermon

Contributed by Sermon Research Assistant on Feb 18, 2024

Emphasizes God's compassion, His attentiveness to our cries in times of need, and His power to bring comfort and deliverance.

Good morning, dear brothers and sisters. It's a joy to be here with you today, sharing in the warmth of God's love and the fellowship of His people. We gather here, not as strangers, but as a family united under the banner of God's grace. Today, we are going to be looking into the heart of God's ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 34:6

Topics: Crying Out, He Heard Me

Love Is Patient And Kind Series

Contributed by Pat Damiani on Aug 8, 2016

When I love like Jesus loves I look beyond what a person has been to what he or she can become

Many of you are probably familiar with this quote that has been attributed to Mahatma Gandhi: I like your Christ, I do not like your Christians. Your Christians are so unlike your Christ. Although that often repeated statement is attributed to Gandhi, there is actually no evidence that he ...read more

Scripture: John 21:15-19

Denomination: Baptist

Love

Contributed by Gregory Thomas on Jan 16, 2010

We will discover what love is after the revelation of God himself.

The Definition of Love 1 Corinthian 13: 1-8 Though I speak with the tongues of men and of angels, but have not love, I have become sounding brass or a clanging cymbal. 2 And though I have the gift of aprophecy, and understand all mysteries and all ...read more

Scripture: 1 Corinthians 13:1-8

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

From God, With Love

Contributed by Kenneth Trent on Apr 17, 2005

A Baptist pastor provides Scriptural support for what he believes are the five greatest gifts God has given to His children.

FROM GOD, WITH LOVE “…keep yourselves in the love of God, looking for the mercy of our Lord Jesus Christ unto eternal life.” Jude, verse 24. All of us would agree with James that “Every good gift and every perfect gift is from above, and comes down from the Father of lights, with whom there is ...read more

Scripture: Jude 1:24

Denomination: Baptist

God's Love Makes Us Victorious - Romans 8:37-39

Contributed by William R. Nabaza on Jul 29, 2011

Rom 8:37 No, in all these things we have complete victory through him who loved us! Rom 8:38 For I am certain that nothing can separate us from his love: neither death nor life, neither angels nor other heavenly rulers or powers, neither the present

God's Love Makes Us Victorious - Romans 8:37-39 Rom 8:37 No, in all these things we have complete victory through him who loved us! Rom 8:38 For I am certain that nothing can separate us from his love: neither death nor life, neither angels nor other heavenly rulers or powers, neither the ...read more

Scripture: Romans 8:37-39

Denomination: Pentecostal

Newnes Of Life, First Hand!

Contributed by Neal Gracey on Jul 29, 2016

Happy “Newness” Sunday, Everyone Friends, when Jesus Christ enters your life, you don’t grow wings; you don’t develop a halo, and you are miles and miles from being holy. When Jesus Christ comes into your life, the battle begins!

Happy “Newness” Sunday, Everyone! When my wife and I (finally) gave our lives over to Christ, the scenery around our house changed. No, the trees outside were the same, the furniture in the living room was the same, all the aquarium fish were still the same fish. What changed were the ...read more

Scripture: Romans 6:1-23

Denomination: Baptist

Sermon On A First-Hand Experience

Contributed by William Meakin on Sep 13, 2022

First-hand experience is defined as information or experience gained or learned directly, rather than from other people or books.

Agatha Christie, a renowned British writer of detective novels once remarked: “The first time you do a thing is always exciting.” Matthew 28:18-20 reminds us: “And Jesus came and said to them, ‘All authority in heaven and on earth has been given to me. Go therefore and make disciples of all ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 6:33, Romans 5:5, James 3:17, Acts 13:3

Love

Contributed by Kevin Keeling on Mar 19, 2004

Philippians 1

Philippians Chapter 1 I. Your Memory brings sweet joy. Vs-3 II. I am compelled to think of and pray for your needs. Vs.-4 III. I praise God for your fellowship. Vs.-5 FELLOWSHIP Sharing things in common with others. In the New Testament, fellowship has a distinctly spiritual meaning. ...read more

Scripture: Philippians 1:1

Denomination: Baptist

Abounding In Love, Knowledge, And Discernment

Contributed by Mark Roper on Feb 15, 2008

A sculptor can leave his work and come back to it another day, and take it up where he left off. But it is not so with the growth of the soul. The work of grace in us either waxes or wanes, flows or ebbs.

Abounding in Love, Knowledge, and Discernment Phil 1:9-11 NIV Background Paul, was in Rome under house arrest, he had founded the Philippian church during his second missionary journey (Acts 16:11-40). The believers at Philippi, the main city of Macedonia, had assisted in Paul’s support while he ...read more

Scripture: Philippians 1:9-11

Denomination: Church Of God

The First Disciples (Luke 5)

Contributed by I. Grant Spong on Oct 20, 2024

What can we learn from the attitude of the first disciples who accepted Jesus' call? Let's look at Luke 5.

How did the first disciples respond to Jesus calling them? How quickly did Jesus have conflict with religious leaders? Would Jesus be welcome in many of our churches? Let’s look at Luke 5. Did Jesus preach from a boat to crowds onshore? Now it happened that while the crowd was pressing around Him ...read more

Denomination: Baptist

Satan's First Transaction With Man

Contributed by Ed Wood on Jul 15, 2008

A message examining the deception of Satan.

SATAN’S FIRST TRANSACTION WITH MAN Genesis 3:1-7 INTRO: Satan has been a successful trader for over six thousand years. He is constantly trading with men for various items, and man always comes out the loser. ILLUS: "The Devil and Daniel Webster", ...read more

Scripture: Genesis 3:1-7

Denomination: Baptist

Seeking First The Kingdom Of God

Contributed by David Parks on Aug 6, 2013

If God were to perform a miracle tonight and you woke up tomorrow completely committed to seeking first God's Kingdom and His righteousness, what would your life look like?

SEEKING FIRST THE KINGDOM OF GOD Text: Matthew 6:25-33 Introduction 1. We live in a world characterized by a lack of certainty, but I know that Jesus Christ is now the king of king and the Lord of lords the master of my destiny and of the the only kingdom that will last forever. 2. I know ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 6:19-34, Matthew 6:16-34

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

The Last Of The Ad-Ons Is Love Agape- To Love As God

Contributed by Dennis Selfridge on Apr 16, 2008

We are to love others as God loves us

The last of the ad-ons is LOVE Agape- To love as God loves 2 Peter 1:5-7 What goes around comes around.... He almost didn’t see the old lady, stranded on the side of the road, but even in the dim light of day, he could see she needed help. So he pulled up in front of her Mercedes and got out. His ...read more

Scripture: 2 Peter 1:5-7

Denomination: Wesleyan