Sermons on Increase In Love:

God Is. Series

Contributed by Adam Weber on Aug 16, 2017

Others are able to reflect God, but no one is able to replace Him.

**Well… I just wanna welcome everyone here to Embrace… at all 5 of our campuses. My name is Adam… I’m one of the pastors here… And as always… we are so excited that you are here… ...read more

Scripture: 1 John 4:19

Personal Responsibility Pt. 2 PRO Sermon

Contributed by Sermon Research Assistant on Sep 27, 2023

Emphasize the importance of sincere love, mutual respect, and being a blessing to others.

Good morning, Church family! It's a joy to be with you all this beautiful day, to delve into the Word of God and explore the extraordinary teachings of the Apostle Paul. Today, we will be focusing on Romans 12:9-21, a powerful passage that underscores the importance of genuine love, mutual respect, ...read more

Scripture: Romans 12:9-21

Topics: Love, Genuine Love

From Poverty To Royalty PRO Sermon

Contributed by Sermon Research Assistant on Nov 24, 2023

This sermon emphasizes our identity in Christ as chosen, royal, and holy, and the transformative power of God's grace in our lives.

Beloved, I am thrilled to stand before you today, to share God's word with you, and to uncover the treasures of His truth together. It is a beautiful day that the Lord has made, and we are here, gathered as one family under the banner of Christ's love. It is a privilege to be part of this family, a ...read more

Scripture: 1 Peter 2:9

Topics: Love, God's Love

Just Like Your Father

Contributed by Melvin Newland on Nov 9, 2001

Let’s take one more look at the subject of love. And in doing that, there are 3 things I want you to see: 1. The Magnificence of God’s Love. 2. The Mediocrity of Man’s Love. 3. The Maturity of Christian Love.

MELVIN M. NEWLAND, MINISTER RIDGE CHAPEL, KANSAS, OK A. I’m convinced that if there is one thing the world really needs to know more about, & to put into practice, it is love. In fact, so important is love that Jesus devoted a whole section of the Sermon on the Mount to it. ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 5:43-48

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

The Goal Of God’s Command Series

Contributed by Steve Shepherd on Nov 13, 2010

Paul spells out the specific goal in this text and some problems we might encounter. 1- The goal - God’s command 2- The problem - men’s controversies 3- The truth - God’s law

INTRO.- Goals in life. Do you have any? Did you have any when you were young? I wanted to be Superman but that didn’t work out and the role of King of the Cowboys was already taken! More than likely you were like most of us; you just wanted to be able to make a living and raise your kids to be ...read more

Scripture: 1 Timothy 1:3-11

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

An Old Commandment That Is Now New

Contributed by Michael Stark on Dec 27, 2014

We may either love one another or hate one another; there is no halfway in this situation. God calls us to love. Failure to love is hatred.

“Beloved, I am writing you no new commandment, but an old commandment that you had from the beginning. The old commandment is the word that you have heard. At the same time, it is a new commandment that I am writing to you, which is true in him and in you, because the darkness is passing ...read more

Scripture: 1 John 2:7-11

Denomination: Baptist

Two Great Commandments, Love Your God And Love Your Neighbour. How Exactly?

Contributed by Gordon Mcculloch on Nov 30, 2016

How do you love God and you love your neighbour as yourself, neighbours you cannot stand. That is a hard question to answer, but that is what we are commanded to do.

This sermon was delivered to St Oswald’s, Maybole, Ayrshire, Scotland on the 4th November 2012; St Oswald’s is a Scottish Episcopal Church in the Dioceses of Glasgow and Dumfries. The readings for today are: Ruth 1:1-18 Psalm 146 Hebrews 9:11-14 Mark 12:28-34 Our text for ...read more

Scripture: Mark 12:28-34

Denomination: Episcopal

Three Truths About God’s Love That Move Us To Love Others Series

Contributed by Jordan Muck on Sep 9, 2016

Sermon series on 1 John

Series: 1 John Week: 21 Passage: 1 John 4:19-21 Title: Three Truths about God’s Love that Move us to Love Others Focus: Loving Others INTRODUCTION: Take a moment and think about what you do in the week. Now think about why you do those things. What is the reason in which you are doing the ...read more

Scripture: 1 John 4:19-21

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

True Love Reigns Sermon Iv: In His Service, Love Bears Burdens Freely Series

Contributed by Charles Cunningham on Feb 25, 2020

To truly love others is to reduce theological knowledge to its lowest common denominator by bearing one another's burdens and so fulfill "the law of Christ" - the one that matters most.

IN HIS SERVICE, LOVE BEARS BURDENS FREELY “In His Service” is how some of us in Christian ministry sign letters and communications intended for church members and non-members alike . . . how we who are called by His Name are expected by ...read more

Scripture: Galatians 6:1-10

True Love Reigns Sermon Vi: Where True Love Is, There Is Acceptance Of Persons Series

Contributed by Charles Cunningham on Feb 25, 2020

To truly love others is to deal with differences in a Christlike manner by loving persons into becoming persons God would have them to become. Remember: Accepting persons does not always mean approving practices.

WHERE THERE IS LOVE, THERE IS ACCEPTANCE “Thank God! We don’t have to like everybody! But we are supposed to love everybody!” Thus spoke a minister whose sermon had to do with the love relationship Christ taught us to cultivate with ...read more

Scripture: Romans 14:1-4, Romans 14:13-19

All You Need Is Love, The Love Of God And He Will Do Wonders Through You.

Contributed by Gordon Mcculloch on Sep 26, 2021

The disciples were focused on their status and not upon the love of God. What were the disciples missing, what should they have known?

This sermon was delivered to Holy Trinity in Ayr, South Ayrshire, Scotland on the 26th September 2021; a Scottish Episcopal Church in the Dioceses of Glasgow and Dumfries. The readings for today are: Esther 7:1-6, 9-10; 9:20-22 Psalm 12 James 5:13-20 Main Reading: Mark ...read more

Scripture: Mark 9:38-50

Denomination: Episcopal

Advent Week 4: Love - "love: God’s Gift To The World" Series

Contributed by Dean Courtier on Nov 28, 2023

As we approach the culmination of Advent, our focus turns to the greatest gift of all—love. The birth of Jesus embodies the purest form of love, a love that transcends human comprehension. Let's delve into the profound love found in the incarnation of Christ.

Advent Week 4: Love - "Love: God’s gift to the World" Introduction: Dear friends, as we approach the culmination of Advent, our focus turns to the greatest gift of all—love. The birth of Jesus embodies the purest form of love, a love that transcends human comprehension. Let's delve ...read more

Scripture: 1 John 4:9-10, John 3:16, Romans 8:38-39, 1 Corinthians 13:1-3, Matthew 5:43-48, Romans 5:8, 1 John 3:18  (view more)  (view less)

Denomination: Pentecostal

I Can't Speak--But I Can Hear You!

Contributed by W Pat Cunningham on Jun 26, 2011

The birth of John the Baptist gives us a clear sign of his message--Christ must increase; we must decrease.

Solemnity of the Birth of John the Baptist June 24, 2011 There are only two birthday celebrations of men in the liturgical year. A line through them cuts the year exactly in half. Today, around the summer solstice, we celebrate the birth of John, who was the precursor of his cousin, Jesus, whose ...read more

Scripture: Luke 1:57-80

Denomination: Catholic

Understanding Is The Key

Contributed by William R. Nabaza on Nov 21, 2014

To show that we put high value in hearing and hearing the WORD of GOD because this is where we increase our faith.

I. EXORDIUM: Do you understand every WORD of GOD that You hear? What is the difference between listening and hearing? II. AUDIENCE PROFILE: Believers III. OBJECTIVES: To show that we put high value in hearing and hearing the WORD of GOD because this is where we increase our faith. IV. ...read more

Scripture: Mark 4:24

Denomination: Pentecostal

Be Still And Know That I Am God

Contributed by David Jacob Oluwasesan on Aug 7, 2018

Building your Faith through your increasing knowledge of God will always give you assure victory in spiritual conflicts

BE STILL AND KNOW THAT I AM GOD Our God is great and glorious. He rules over all circumstances and situations in life especially everything contrary to the Life of His children. What the Lord wants you to know first before all other things is Himself. Knowing God is more than confessing to be ...read more

Scripture: 1 Samuel 17:32-50