Sermons on Higher Love:

Love Is Not Proud Series

Contributed by Glenn Pease on Mar 17, 2021

When Jesus came into the world He did not come in pride to dominate, and to have His own needs met. He came in love to serve and meet the needs of others

Ignorance may be bliss, but it is a fools paradise when others are in the know. General Motors learned this the hard way back in the early 60's when they launched a campaign to sell their new compact, the Chevy Nova, in Mexico. It was a flop, and the sale figures were appalling. That is when ...read more

Scripture: 1 Corinthians 13:4

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

True Love Series

Contributed by D. Dewaine Phillips on Sep 15, 2021

Valentine's Day: Human beings have distorted the meaning of love. Some of the distortions about love are that love is purely physical, or that love is only a temporary state. These interpretations about love are way off base.

The Greek writer Lucian who lived from 120-200 A.D. made an observation about Christians. He said, “It is incredible to see the fervor with which the people of that religion help each other in their wants. They spare nothing. Their first [leader, Jesus], has put it into their heads that they are ...read more

Scripture: 1 John 4:7-21

Denomination: Baptist

A Church On The Move Series

Contributed by Darron Edwards on Feb 28, 2001

To encourage others to move higher in ministry

CHURCH ON THE MOVE (Saint John 1:35-42) Message By Pastor Darron LaMonte Edwards, Sr. INTRODUCTION: "The Jeffersons" God needs a Church that will be on the move. Those of us who are redeemed can not have a REMOVED attitude. A REMOVED attitude says, "It’s not my problem; it’s not my concern." ...read more

Scripture: John 1:35-42

Denomination: Baptist

Known By Love Series

Contributed by Josh Reich on Mar 3, 2007

As Christians, we are more known for what we are against than what we are for. Ironically, Jesus said we were to be known by love, and that is how the world will recognize us.

Last week, we started looking at what the world around us wants to know about Christians. We talked about the kind of faith that the world around us is saying, do you have that kind of faith? Today, we are going to look at love. I told you last week, that one verse has been driving me as a ...read more

Scripture: John 13:31-35

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

And The Greatest Of These Is Love

Contributed by Bruce Ball on Feb 15, 2009

A 5-point sermon dealing with different types of love, including the love God has for us and the love we are to have for His church.

As humans, our emotions can vary widely throughout a whole range of subjects. And while this is certainly true, since Valentines day was yesterday, I want to focus on love. We are capable of feelings several types of love, too, and each type has its own focus of intensity. There is an old ...read more

Scripture: 1 John 3:18

Denomination: *other

For The Love Of Labor Series

Contributed by Jeff Strite on Sep 5, 2011

Both Jamestown and Plymouth nearly failed in their early years. But it was the Pilgrims' view of labor that not only saved it's colony, but became the driving force in making our nation great.

OPEN: (Asking the Crowd) What is this weekend? That’s right – it’s Labor Day Weekend. And our sermon today is the beginning of a series on “What Made America Great”. This first sermon deals with the greatness that has been brought to our nation because of how and why ...read more

Scripture: Ephesians 6:5-9

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Brotherly Love

Contributed by Chuck Sligh on Oct 14, 2012

Paul teaches in 1 Thessalonians 4:9-10 that brotherly love is God-taught to the true believer, but must be manifested practically and is capable of growth. That is the subject of this sermon.

Brotherly Love Chuck Sligh October 14, 2012 TEXT: 1 Thessalonians 4:9-10 – “But as touching brotherly love ye need not that I write unto you: for ye yourselves are taught of God to love one another. 10 And indeed ye do it toward all the brethren which are in all Macedonia: but we ...read more

Scripture: 1 Thessalonians 4:9-10

Denomination: Baptist

For Love's Sake Series

Contributed by Kevin Higgins on Oct 9, 2005

Sermon 2 of 3: Why We Should Forgive

Philemon 8-14 For Love’s Sake Woodlawn Baptist Church September 25, 2005 Introduction When Paul wrote in 2 Corinthians 5 that God has given to us the ministry of reconciliation, I believe he primarily had in mind the privilege we have of introducing lost people to God through a personal ...read more

Scripture: Philemon 1:8-14

Denomination: Baptist

Walking In Love Series

Contributed by D Marion Clark on Jul 15, 2012

As Christians we are to be distinctive from walking in the ways of the world by walking in love.

Introduction Back in the late summer and fall, we explored together the fourth chapter of Ephesians, a chapter rich with teaching about the church and the individual Christian life. Let’s review briefly. The first three chapters of Ephesians form one glorious doxology extolling the riches we have ...read more

Scripture: Ephesians 5:1-2

Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

The Prayer Of Love Series

Contributed by Jeff Strite on Feb 14, 2021

John 17 is the longest prayer of Jesus in the entire Gospels. It's sometimes referred to as Christ's High Priestly prayer... but I regard that as being a far too sterile description of what is truly Jesus' prayer of love for His bride.

Children have very simple views of life… and of love. The following are children’s views on the topic of love. A 7 year old said – “If falling love is anything like learning how to spell, I don’t want to do it. It takes too long.” A 5 year old boy – “Once I’m in kindergarten, I’m going to find me ...read more

Scripture: John 17:1-26

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

The Love Triangle Series

Contributed by Glenn Pease on Mar 28, 2021

Some need to learn to love themselves before they can love God. Others need to love God to escape a perverted self-love. Still others need to love their neighbor to balance out an inadequate love.

One of the great tragic plays of all time is Shakespeare's Othello. Othello was a general in the Venetian army. He secretly married Desdemona the daughter of a Venetian senator. Desdemona was the most lovely of all Shakespeare's characters. She was a beautiful and ideal wife. Othello was ...read more

Scripture: Mark 12:28-34

Extraordinary Love Series

Contributed by Brad Bailey on Jul 21, 2009

Paul is a man who is shaken out of his religious ideas…ultimately centered in his own ego and understanding… and awakened to the reality of what the true and living God is doing.

Today we begin a new series… we begin a journey into the extraordinary life which God seeks to awaken in us. Over the centuries many have written of profound spiritual experiences… and often there can be something to learn from them. But none has been as profound or proved as substantial ...read more

Scripture: Philippians 1:1-11

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

True Love

Contributed by T. Michael Crews on Feb 19, 2007

Topical Sermon originally given for Valentine’s Day

I begin this morning with a true story about true love. He first saw her in Sunday school when he was six and she was just five. Many years later he would recall: "She had golden curls and beautiful blue eyes. I thought she was the most beautiful and the sweetest person on earth." They graduated ...read more

Denomination: Baptist

Love Is Not Proud Series

Contributed by David Owens on Nov 10, 2013

In this sermon, we explore the relationship between love and humility. The key to humble love is rightly viewing ourselves and rightly viewing others.

Introduction: A. The story is told of a teenager who regularly babysat for her minister’s 5 year-old daughter. 1. One of their favorite things to do when she babysat was to play the card game “Go Fish.” 2. One evening, after winning several games, the little 5 year-old kept ...read more

Scripture: Philippians 2:3-8

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ