Sermons on Invitation To Love God:

God’s Gift To Mankind

Contributed by Bill Butsko on Jan 1, 2010

God gave to us a special Christmas gift, but it is up to us to accept it.

Text: “From the fullness of his grace we have all received one blessing another” (John 1:15). The season of Christmas for 2009 is now past. The past year leaves us with many memories. Some things we care to remember and other things we would like to forget. The Christmas decorations are coming ...read more

Scripture: John 1:1-18

Denomination: Christian Church

"We Love Because....

Contributed by Clarence Eisberg on Apr 29, 2010

We talk about love and loving one another but Max Lucado reminds us that maybe we have forgotten the first step... accept God's love first.... then it can be passed on. Practical actions give "meat" to the word love. Acts of kindness. Acting patient. E

In Jesus Holy Name May 3, 2010 Text: John 13:34 Redeemer “We Love Because……..” “A new command I give you. Love one another. As I have loved you, so you must love one another.” Jesus These ...read more

Scripture: John 13:31-34

Denomination: Lutheran

The Love Above All Loves

Contributed by Michael Collins on Jan 15, 2023

In this sermon I seek to explore the 4 different kinds of loves that exist today, and how we need to keep God's Divine Agape love at the center of all the 4 loves.

THE LOVE ABOVE ALL LOVES Uses of the Word Love in the world today 1. Eros (Romantic Love) - This is the love shared between a man and woman who are attracted to each other and is quite often connected with sexual behavior. 2. Phileo (Brotherly Love) - This is the love shared between two friends ...read more

Scripture: Proverbs 27:17, Hebrews 10:24, 1 Thessalonians 5:11, 1 Samuel 18:3-4, 1 Samuel 23:17, Acts 9:26-27, Genesis 25:28, John 15:13, Acts 5:12-42, Acts 4:32-37, Acts 5:1-11  (view more)  (view less)

Denomination: Independent/Bible

In The Shadow Of The Cross Series

Contributed by Drew Mills on Jan 28, 2009

Because we have been redeemed by God, not gold, God, through Peter, invites us to live differently--in the shadow of the Cross.

“In the Shadow of the Cross” I Peter 1:18-2:3 ‘Peter’s Principle’s’ Series January 25th, 2009 The cross: an instrument of torturous death—capital punishment—an inhumane way to die—one died bleeding and exposed to the elements—an object of ridicule. Jesus did all of that for us—a sinless lamb. He ...read more

Denomination: Wesleyan

Love God, Love People - It's That Easy, It's That Complicated

Contributed by Rev. Matthew Parker on Nov 5, 2013

An informal exposition of Jesus' teaching on loving God and loving our neighbour.

This is a short homily for a Tuesday night gathering called The Feast, at The Yonge Street Mission What’s a hobby or pastime of yours? Can you name one thing that you really, really enjoy. You really like a lot? What do you love the most, more than anything on the planet? Love is a strange ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 22:37-40

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Do Parents Need A Paradigm Shift? Lifestyle Change

Contributed by Wade Martin Hughes, Sr on Jun 18, 2022

We need correction in the high chair not the electric chair! Where are the footprints of parents leading their children? We teach temporal lessons seldom eternal.

DO PARENTS NEED A PARADIGM SHIFT? LIFE STYLE CHANGE? By Wade Martin Hughes, Sr. Kyfingers@aol.com HAVE WE EVER CONSIDERED THE TRASH CAN OF LIFE? I HAD A DREAM, EVERYTHING WAS DARK. There was a darkness you could feel and not see. THE PRESENCE OF GOD WAS WITHDRAWN. THE DARKNESS WAS PURE ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 8:12, Luke 16:24-29, Deuteronomy 6:7

Denomination: Assembly Of God

Is God Fair?

Contributed by Dustin T Parker on Jan 31, 2010

In light of the trauma in the world (and especially in our church) how can we call God fair? Or is that not the right question?

Concordia Lutheran Church January 31, 2010 Is God Fair? Matthew 20:1-16 † IN THE NAME OF JESUS, THE MESSIAH † May the gifts and the peace of God our Father, and our Master, Jesus Christ be poured into your lives, as you work in His Kingdom! Parabolic Treatment of Parables! I have had a hard ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 20:1-16

Denomination: Lutheran

Come To Me

Contributed by Derrick Tuper on Mar 14, 2021

We like to be invited to things. It makes us feel good to be on the guest list. It tells you the person cares and wants you to be a part of what they're doing. Jesus gave an invitation in Matt. 11:28-30. Let's take a look at this invitation and see what we can learn.

COME TO ME Matt. 11:28-30 We like to be invited to things. Depending on the event, we might get a fancy, overpriced invitation in the mail, requesting our presence at such-and-such. It makes us feel good to be on the guest list. Sometimes we don't want to go to the thing we're invited to ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 11:28-30, Psalm 68:19, Acts 3:19, Acts 3:26, Galatians 5:1  (view more)  (view less)

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Thieves And Robbers In The Temple Series

Contributed by Delwyn Campbell on Mar 30, 2019

One of the most beautiful stories of the Scriptures is that of the prodigal son, the younger son who left home, got into deep difficulty, wasted his life in riotous living, and ended up in the pigpen.

Illustrations for Biblical Preaching Prodigal Son One of the most beautiful stories of the Scriptures is that of the prodigal son, the younger son who left home, got into deep difficulty, wasted his life in riotous living, and ended up in the pigpen. Dr. J. Vernon McGee once asked, “Do you know ...read more

Scripture: Luke 15:11-32, Luke 19:8-10, Romans 6:23, Romans 12:3-8

Denomination: Lutheran

Caution: Restoring New Testament Evangelism Series

Contributed by Jason Smith on Sep 15, 2014

This lesson examines what the Bible means when it talks about evangelism and then compares this to what we see being called "evangelism" today. Have we redefined evangelism to ease our consciences?

Introduction Our first lesson was a reminder of our mission. We have been given the green light to evangelize by the Lord, and this mission was given to each and every Christian, not just a select few. Each one of us are called by God to “love our neighbor as ourselves” and to have an ...read more

Scripture: Acts 8:1-4

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

God's Greatest Promise

Contributed by John Baggett on Jun 27, 2005

Powerful Message of The Greatest Good- God, Greatest Action - God’s Love, The Greatest Need-World in Sin, Greatest Sacrifice - Jesus, Greatest Invitation - Whoever, Greatest Response - Believes, Greatest Gift Eternal Life

This sermon has power point slides wich are available at the church website www.mtpbc.com. God’s Greatest Promise - John 3:16 This monumental verse of scripture is God’s Greatest Promise. It is the greatest promise in the whole wide world. It begins with the two words “For God “ It ...read more

Scripture: John 3:16

Denomination: Baptist

Love That Transforms Us/Our Wondrous Light PRO Sermon

Contributed by Sermon Research Assistant on Dec 18, 2023

This sermon invites us to deeply engage with the biblical narrative of Jesus' birth, allowing it to transform our lives and strengthen our faith.

Beloved congregation, I welcome you today with a heart full of gratitude and a spirit brimming with anticipation. We are gathered here, not by chance, but by divine providence. We are not here merely to listen, but to engage, to be transformed, to be stirred by the very words of God Himself. Today, ...read more

Scripture: Luke 1:26-38, Luke 2:1-14

Topics: Advent, Messiah

In View Of God's Mercies PRO Sermon

Contributed by Sermon Research Assistant on Dec 12, 2023

Explores Jesus Christ as our standard, source, and sacrifice of love, urging us to live out genuine, selfless love in our daily lives.

Good morning, beloved family of God. Isn't it a joy to gather together as one body, united in our love for Christ and for each other? We are here, not because of our own merits, but because of Christ's love for us. A love so profound, so all-encompassing, that it transformed us from sinners into ...read more

Scripture: Romans 12:9-21, Luke 10:25-37

Topics: Love

Build Community That Reflects God’s Love Series

Contributed by Chris Appleby on Jan 17, 2017

Building a Christian community is almost impossible, yet God is the God of the impossible. He can enable us to do amazing things if we let him. We can build the sort of community God wants, through the power of his Holy Spirit, if we let him

What better occasion to be talking about community than at a confirmation and baptism service. The teenagers have just spent 4 weeks following a study called the People of God where they’ve thought about why God calls us to be members of his Church. You could ask them later what they found out. But ...read more

Scripture: Romans 12:1-13, Ephesians 3:14

Denomination: Anglican

The Never-Ending Story Of God’s Love

Contributed by David Cromie on Oct 3, 2017

We learn about God’s love from His nature and His actions.

Text: Psalm 136 CREATE INTEREST LOVE It is the word that has inspired thousands of songs. It is the concept that has led Taylor Swift, Elvis Presley, Neil Diamond, the Backstreet Boys, and the ever-talented David Hasselhoff to successful musical careers. Love is the very thing that leaves ...read more

Scripture: Exodus 6:6-8

Denomination: Baptist