Sermons on Inclusive Love:

The Kindled Fire Of Love

Contributed by Matthew Olanrewaju on Aug 19, 2007

The Fire that Jesus brings to the earth is a Fire of love, not the consuming fire of destruction such that destroyed Sodom and Gomorah, however, it’s impact burns in the hearts of the hearers and causes them to judge their own deeds which results in confl

Let’s put it this way, it’s not nice to hear any message of destruction, talk less of destruction by bringing fire to the earth. If Jesus was walking the streets of California, Los Angeles, London and Paris with that kind of message he would be number one on the FBI list of wanted persons. Well in ...read more

Scripture: Luke 12:49-53

Denomination: Methodist

How Not To Love God

Contributed by Michael Hollinger on Aug 19, 2007

Don’t let the mystery and the power of the cross ever be substituted for anything less. Not the law, not wisdom - just the power of the cross.

Title: How to not love God Text: 1 Cor 1:17 – 31 MP: As unreasonable as it is, the cross is still more powerful than any sign or logic It’s always dangerous to use a Monty Python sketch to bring out the truth of a Scripture, but in this case, you’ll see, the shoe fits. But, seeing as this ...read more

Scripture: 1 Corinthians 1:22-24

Denomination: Baptist

Abounding Love Of God

Contributed by Greg Cooper on Aug 23, 2007

The depth of God’s love is amazing.

Title: Abounding Love of God Text: I John 4:8-10 Intro: A man saw a sign in a flower shop that read, “Say it with flowers.” The man went in and told the clerk to give him one red rose. The clerk looking puzzled at the request had to ask the man “why just one rose?” To which the man replied, “I am a ...read more

Scripture: 1 John 4:8-10

Denomination: Pentecostal

Following The Example Of Love Series

Contributed by Robert Higgins on Apr 15, 2008

We can try to unify around a cause, a vision, a goal, a presidential candidate, or even a need, but none of those forms of unity glorify God. They glorify the cause, the vision the goal or the candidate. It is only when we, like a piano, are each tuned

We are fast approaching Easter, this upcoming Friday we will be celebrating (yes, celebrating) Good Friday, the day of our Lord’s crucifixion with a service that begins at 7pm. Then Sunday morning, you can expect a rousing encounter with our Risen Savior as we declare His glories! Invite your ...read more

Scripture: Philippians 2:5-11

Denomination: Baptist

Tough Love In The Church

Contributed by Tim Huie on Apr 23, 2008

What is church discipline? When is it appropriate? How long does it last?

Matthew 18:15-17 1 Corinthians 5:1-11 1 Timothy 1:18-20 Titus 3:10-11 1. Illus. of teenager gone wild • Young man of about 18 went wild. • Would drink, do drugs, come home raging and tear up the place. • Would come to blows with mom and dad. • Finally, parents had to administer “tough love.” They ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 18:15-17

Denomination: Baptist

If You Love Me..........

Contributed by Revd. Martin Dale on Apr 26, 2008

Go show are love of the Father

John 14:15-21 I would like to comment on one verse from our lesson this morning and the verse can be found John 14:23 where Jesus says: If you love me you will keep my commandments (Jn 14:15) This is part of a discourse that Jesus had with his disciples – and in which he made the momentous ...read more

Scripture: John 14:15-21

Denomination: Anglican

A Love Affair With Jesus Series

Contributed by Pat Damiani on Apr 27, 2008

50th in a series from Ephesians. How marriage reflects the love between Jesus and His body, the church.

Donald Grey Barnhouse was the pastor of the Tenth Presbyterian Church in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania from 1927 until his death in 1960. Early in his ministry he read Revelation 13:8 which described Jesus as the “Lamb that was slain from the creation of the world”. His observation about that passage, ...read more

Scripture: Ephesians 5:21-33

Denomination: Baptist

Loving Fellow Believers! Series

Contributed by Bobby Stults on Feb 23, 2009

We are called to love each other... it is NOT an option for believer to pick and choose who we can love! Love is the foundation for our walk in Christ

Sermon Brief Date Written: February 02, 2009 Date Preached: February 18, 2009 Where Preached: Oak Park (Wed Evening) Sermon Details: Sermon Series: A Series from 1 John Sermon Title: Loving Fellow Believers! Sermon Text: 1 John 2:7-11 7 Brethren, I write no new commandment ...read more

Scripture: 1 John 2:7-11

Denomination: Baptist

Loving Your Enemies

Contributed by Ken Pell on Mar 2, 2009

Jesus actions during the passion narrative of Mark are evidence and illustration of loving one’s enemies.

LOVING YOUR ENEMIES Mark 15:1-20 Sermon Objective: A communion sermon; Jesus actions during the passion narrative of Mark are evidence and illustration of loving one’s enemies. Supporting Scripture: Leviticus 19:18; Luke 6:27-36; Romans 5:10; Romans 12:17; 1 John 4:9-10 MARK 15:1-20 Simply put, ...read more

Scripture: Mark 15:1-20

Denomination: Nazarene

Love: Exciting And New

Contributed by Curt Cizek on Oct 14, 2007

Wedding sermon for a military couple. Has some good illustrations and application that could be used for any couple.

-To begin my message, I wanted an expert on marriage to share some words of insight – let’s take a look at the screen -Show Video clip from “Princess Bride” -In our text today, it talks about what love does oMany people think that love is a feeling oThat is why people can say, “I’m not in love ...read more

Scripture: 1 Corinthians 13:4-8

Denomination: Lutheran

Paul's Love Letter

Contributed by Jason Duhon on Oct 31, 2007

Paul’s Epistle to Philemon is an example of how Christians should love one another.

A. Opening 1. One of the best examples of a Christian’s love in action is in Paul’s epistle to Philemon. With only 25 verses, it is more accurately described as a note. Having written 13 of the 27 books in the New Testament, Paul the Apostle only wrote four to individuals: two to ...read more

Scripture: Philemon 1:1-25

Denomination: Baptist

God Loves Losers

Contributed by Jeff Skinner on Dec 4, 2005

God Loves us exactly as we are.

Open with Napolean Dynomite Clip Have you ever known someone like Napoleon? He’s a loser in almost every sense of the word. I mean sure there are some folks that aren’t popular that we may call a loser. There are poor people whom we may call losers. There are people who are just geeks that we ...read more

Denomination: Holiness

Feast On The Love Of Christ

Contributed by Jeff Skinner on Dec 6, 2005

While eating your thanksgiving feast, here is a little ide of how to trun the conversation to God during the meal.

One of the things that I have increasingly become more and more Thankful for the religious freedom we have in this country. It was religious freedom the pilgrims sought when they left England. It s something that is increasingly threatened in our Politically correct society today, and the Bible ...read more

Denomination: Holiness

Love The Family Glue Series

Contributed by Edward Hardee on Nov 9, 2007

Show the importantance of love in the family.

Love The Family Glue Theme: To show that the most important ingredient in a family is Love. Text: 1 Corinthians 13 1 Corinthians 13:4 ¶ Charity suffereth long, and is kind; charity envieth not; charity vaunteth not itself, is not puffed up, 5 Doth not behave itself unseemly, seeketh not her own, ...read more

Scripture: 1 Corinthians 13:1-13

Denomination: Church Of God

Love Of A Different Kind

Contributed by Andrew Chan on Nov 9, 2007

Love of God translates to love for others.

Love of a different kind Quite often, we hear movie stars or rock stars say “I love you” to their fans. This is because their fans buy tickets to see them in concerts or buy their CDs or go see their movies or purchase their products such unique fashion line of clothes, perfumes, shoes and other ...read more

Scripture: 1 John 4:9-11

Denomination: Evangelical Free