Sermons about Intentional Love

Called To Love

Contributed by Jerry Flury on Feb 16, 2014

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We have been called by God to love Him, to love one another, and with Christian love to serve others with the intent of sharing the good news of God’s love with them. Paul’s treatise on love in 1 Corinthians 13 gives us insight as to how we are to love.

CALLED TO LOVE I Corinthians 13:1-13 "Love is the medicine for the sickness of the world.” So said noted psychiatrist Dr. Karl Meninger. He summarized his therapeutic approach this way: “Love cures. It cures those who give it and it cures those who receive it.” We have been ...read more

Scripture: 1 Corinthians 13:1-13

Denomination: Baptist

God Loves Families!

Contributed by Eloy Gonzalez on Oct 1, 2009

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Ordinary Proper 22: Our individualistic orientation as a culture has brought many ills upon us. Among those is the deterioration of the family. This message looks at Jesus’ teaching on the intention of God for men and women and children.

Leonard Sweet, professor of theology at Drew University was the keynote speaker at a theological convocation that I attended last fall. Part of Dr. Sweet’s message focused on the rampant individualism that has become so much a part of our culture. Here is a paraphrase of part of what he said: ...read more

Scripture: Mark 10:2-16

Denomination: Lutheran

Is It Good, Or Is It Bad?

Contributed by Melvin Newland on Jan 28, 2001

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Here is the promise: "All things, both good & bad things, can work together for good to those who love God..." The question is, "How?"

MELVIN M. NEWLAND, MINISTER RIDGE CHAPEL, KANSAS, OK A. Have you ever had anything good happen to you, & then, perhaps years later, as you looked back on the event, realized that what seemed so good at the time had bad results? Or have you ever had anything ...read more

Scripture: Philippians 1:12-14, Romans 8:28

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Serving In Love, Always Series

Contributed by T.j. Conwell on Apr 12, 2015

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We are called to love and live intentional towards one another in the church by using your spiritual gifts to serve, rather than for personal gain or recognition. Then, as you serve others, it is always God who gets the glory!

Serving in Love, Always 1 Peter Sermon Series, Part 11 1 Peter 4:7-11 Introduction - Peter now ties these two chapters (sufferings of Christ and living for Him) -- There is a huge implication here about adopting the same attitude as He did -- He suffered, was broken, and died because of the ...read more

Scripture: 1 Peter 4:7-11

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

True Worship - More Than Good Intentions

Contributed by Paul Barreca on Aug 20, 2011

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There are Lessons to Be Learned About Worship from the story of Cain and Abel.

Our text is Genesis 4:1-16. Here we saw that apart from GOD, sin dominates us. We learned that sin comes from our NATURE, not our ENVIRONMENT. Now, there are Lessons to Be Learned About Worship from the story of Cain and Abel. Arthur Pink notes, “The central truth of the chapter is that ...read more

Scripture: Genesis 4:1-16

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Be Intentional #1 - Living By Decision Instead Of Default Series

Contributed by Brian La Croix on Jan 27, 2003

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First in a series on living a life characterized by intentionality. This message dealso with being a person who makes determined effort to strengthen his or her relationship with God.

Be Intentional #1 – Living By Decision Instead of Default Various Scriptures December 29, 2002 Introduction Today we begin a series that will take us well into the New Year, as we look at becoming people of purpose, people of intentionality. I’ve mentioned before that this is probably the ...read more

Scripture: Ephesians 5:15-16, Isaiah 29:16

Denomination: Wesleyan

Being Intentional: The Choice; Faithful And Wise Or Wicked. Series

Contributed by Andrew Moffatt on Feb 9, 2021

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This is a sermon/message delivered at the 2021 officers councils for the Fiji Division of The Salvation Army. A reminder that Jesus knew the fragilities of his disciples and that they would be tempted. Like them, we all need reminding.

Being intentional: The choice, faithful and wise or wicked Matthew 24:45: “Who then is the faithful and wise servant, whom the master has put in charge of the servants in his household to give them their food at the proper time? 46 It will be good for that servant whose master finds him doing so ...read more

Scripture: Luke 12:48, Matthew 24:45-51, John 6:35, Matthew 4:4

Denomination: Salvation Army

Intentional Faith Development - Five Practices 2 Series

Contributed by Spencer Homan on Nov 19, 2009

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This sermon is based on the book by Robert Schnase, focusing on the second chapter - Intentional Faith Development.

Philippians 2:1-5 NIV If you have any encouragement from being united with Christ, if any comfort from his love, if any fellowship with the Spirit, if any tenderness and compassion, 2 then make my joy complete by being like-minded, having the same love, being one in spirit and purpose. 3 Do ...read more

Scripture: Philippians 2:1-5

Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

Be Intentional #9-Sharing The Good News Of Jesus Series

Contributed by Brian La Croix on Mar 31, 2003

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First of two messages about witnessing.

Be Intentional #9 – Sharing the Good News of Jesus Acts 4:12, John 14:6 March 16, 2003 Introduction Since the beginning of the year, we have been looking at the whole issue of intentionality – in other words, living life by decision rather than by default. We have covered the areas of allowing ...read more

Scripture: Acts 4:8-21, John 14:6

Denomination: Wesleyan

Maintaining God’s Intent For Marriage(& Singleness)-3

Contributed by Byron Sherman on Sep 18, 2018

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3 of ?. Paul answered the inquiries & clarified the concerns of the Corinthian Christians regarding marriage. How are Christians to maintain God’s intent for marriage? Maintaining God’s intent for marriage(& singleness) demands a concentration upon...

MAINTAINING GOD’s INTENT For MARRIAGE(& Singleness)-III—1Corinthians 7:1-9 (Making Marriage Worthy of its Creator) Attention: Scorpion In Your Tent: A military recruiter was conducting a service member forum at a local high school in hopes of gaining some fresh military personnel. He wanted ...read more

Scripture: 1 Corinthians 7:1-9

Denomination: Baptist

Thrill Sequence Series

Contributed by Rob Ketterling on May 5, 2015

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Sermon about living for thrill's that make a difference in the world and that have real meaning.

Thrill Sequence, by Pastor Rob Ketterling Well, thanks for being a part of our Thrill Sequence launch here this week at River Valley Church. For those of you that don't know, we did this two years ago as a multiple part series, and from that a publisher heard about it and turned it into a book. ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 6:33

Denomination: Assembly Of God

Living With Purpose

Contributed by Jimmy Haile on Nov 27, 2010

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We must be intentional in our Christian walk!

Living With Purpose Phil. 4:8 It seems he noticed how this one particular fellow named Sam consistently caught more fish than anyone else. Whereas the ...read more

Scripture: Philippians 4:8

Denomination: Baptist

God Is Moving Here

Contributed by Brian La Croix on May 18, 2008

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A "state of the Church" message about what God is doing here at AWC and what we hope to see Him do in the future.

God is Moving Here! A “State of the Church” Message About What God is Doing at AWC and What We Hope to See in the Future. Proverbs 16:3 May 18, 2008 Introduction This won’t be like the messages I normally give. As the message and sub-title indicate, this will be a “state of the church” ...read more

Scripture: Proverbs 16:3

Denomination: Wesleyan

The 165-Degree Life Series

Contributed by Troy Borst on Nov 12, 2024

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King David leans into thankfulness by offering intentional sacrifices, praising God through song, and reorienting his heart about God’s sovereignty while praying for God’s favor. We absolutely can do the same!

LAYERS OF THANKSGIVING 2024: THE 165-DEGREE LIFE 1 CHRONICLES 16:1-36 #layersofthanksgiving INTRODUCTION… How Pop-Up Turkey Timers Work home.howstuffworks.com/pop-up-timer.htm [adapted] This morning we are going to talk turkey. Millions of people throughout the United States sit down to a big ...read more

Scripture: 1 Chronicles 16:1-36, Colossians 3:15

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Gethsemane - "The Spirit Is Willing But The Body Is Weak"

Contributed by Brian La Croix on Dec 15, 2009

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Good intentions don’t cut it!

Gethsemane – “The Spirit is Willing but the Body is Weak” Matthew 26:36-46 August 23, 2009 Me: I have never been known as a person of physical strength. I don’t think anyone will ever confuse me with say, Arnold Schwarzenegger or anybody like that. When we were working on the parking lot, I ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 26:36-46

Denomination: Wesleyan

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