Sermons on Jesus Love The Outcast:

Moved By Mercy Series

Contributed by John Dobbs on Feb 7, 2025

Two accounts of Jesus being moved by Mercy. The Healing of the Centurion’s servant (Luke 7:1-10) and The Raising of the Widow’s Son (Luke 7:11-15).

Moved By Mercy Luke 7:1-17 Introduction For the past few weeks we have been focused on the theme of hearing Jesus - listening to him. But we also learn from watching what Jesus does. Luke wrote both Luke / Acts. In Acts 1 he writes, “In my former book, Theophilus, I wrote about all ...read more

Scripture: Luke 7:1-17

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Love God And Love Your Neighbor : 2nd Commandment Series

Contributed by Michael Larsen on Jul 23, 2019

How we worship Jesus matters as much as to God as Who we worship.

If you're able we stand as we open up God's word today? We will begin in Exodus 20 verses 4-6. Hear the word of the Lord. READ FROM THE BIBLE “You shall not make for yourself a carved image, or any likeness of anything that is in heaven above, or that is in the earth beneath, or that is ...read more

Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

Lovest Thou Me? Do You Really Love Me?

Contributed by Victor Ramlall on Dec 30, 2013

When face to face with our life's ambition, dreams, pursuits and plans, a question that will always present itself for comparison is, "How much do I really love Jesus?"

There were together Simon Peter, and Thomas called Didymus, and Nathanael of Cana in Galilee, and the sons of Zebedee, and two other of his disciples. Simon Peter saith unto them, I go a fishing. They say unto him, We also go with thee. They went forth, and entered into a ship immediately; and that ...read more

Scripture: John 21:2

Denomination: Pentecostal

A New Command

Contributed by Dr. Jeffrey Dukeman on May 13, 2019

Jesus on the last night of his life teaches his disciples to love one another. But the chief point of the text is the love of Jesus, a love that fulfills certain themes from the feast of Hanukkah (explicitly mentioned in John 10:22).

In thinking about our Gospel text this morning I was reminded of the movie 300. This 2006 movie was quite the success. Men liked the battles and I’ve been told that many women liked the abs. Whatever exactly the case, the film grossed about 450 million dollars. The movie is loosely based on the ...read more

Scripture: John 13:31-35

Oh, How I Love His Healing Series

Contributed by John Dobbs on Feb 3, 2022

Oh, How I Love Jesus! The more we know about Him, the greater our love for him grows. His love for us is steady and unchanging. This second sign is a healing miracle - and when we read about the healing works of Jesus, we are moved to love him more.

How I Love His Healing John 4:43-54 Introduction Oh, How I Love Jesus! The more we know about Him, the greater our love for him grows. His love for us is steady and unchanging. Today’s text takes us full circle back to Cana, where he did his first miracle - the first of John’s signs pointing to ...read more

Scripture: John 4:43-54

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

The Power Of Love

Contributed by Austin Mansfield on Oct 28, 2007

Often we reject our role as disciples because the thought of leading others to Jesus scares us. We don’t think we know enough about the Bible, or understand enough about theology, or believe we’re good enough. And we’re right.

In the name of the Father, and of the Son, and of the Holy Spirit. May the words of my mouth and the meditation of my heart be acceptable to you, Lord, my rock and my redeemer. Amen. (Psalm 19:14) As disciples we are all Christian leaders. That’s a concept we may not all be comfortable with. We ...read more

Scripture: 2 Timothy 1:1-14

Denomination: Episcopal/Anglican

Love And Hate Series

Contributed by David Owens on Nov 6, 2023

In Mark 14, Mark places the themes of love and hate alongside each other to create a sharp contrast. The hatred of the Jewish leaders, is followed by Mary’s loving act, which is followed by Judas’ betrayal. These stories challenge us to examine our feelings and actions toward Jesus.

Introduction A. I heard the true story of a woman who took a number of children to see a movie. 1. Before going into the seating area, they stopped at the concession stand and the woman offered to buy popcorn for the children to share. 2. One of the children objected declaring, “I hate ...read more

Scripture: Mark 14:1-11

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Jesus Wept : The God Who Is Moved With Love And Compassion

Contributed by Dr. Stanley Vasu on Nov 7, 2005

JESUS WEPT : HE SHARES OUR SORROW AND IS MOVED WITH COMPASSION WHEN WE ARE IN PAIN AND AGONY AND HE WEEPS WITH US. THE LORD IS ALSO PAINED TO SEE OUR DOUBT AND UNBELIEF. WHEN HE IS ABOUT TO DO A MIGHTY MIRACLE FOR US .

JESUS WEPT : THE GOD WHO IS MOVED WITH LOVE AND COMPASSION ********************************************************** 1. JESUS SHARES OUR SORROW AND IS MOVED WITH COMPASSION WHEN WE ARE IN PAIN AND AGONY AND HE WEEPS WITH US. THE LORD IS ALSO PAINED TO SEE OUR DOUBT AND UNBELIEF. WHEN HE IS ABOUT ...read more

Scripture: John 11:32-40

Denomination: Pentecostal

I Have Loved You! Malachi Pt 1 Series

Contributed by Michael Mccartney on Mar 16, 2005

I have loved you so why do you bring defective sacrifices to my altar and think that I don’t mind! Why do you turn your nose at me and say serving me is such a burden and such a hassle? Do you not know that I am the Great and Mighty One?

“I have loved you!” Malachi Part 1 Thesis: I have loved you so why do you bring defective sacrifices to my altar and think that I don’t mind! Why do you turn your nose at me and say serving me is such a burden and such a hassle? Do you not know that I am the Great and Mighty One? Video ...read more

Scripture: Malachi 1:1-14

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

How Great Is The Love The Father Has Lavished On Us

Contributed by Timm Meyer on Apr 18, 2005

EASTER 4(B) - How great is the love the Father has lavished on us that we are called God’s children and that God provides for his children.

HOW GREAT IS THE LOVE THE FATHER HAS LAVISHED ON US (Outline) 1 JOHN 2:28-3:3 - April 17, 2005 - EASTER 4 INTRO: The divine love of God is the true love that stands as the eternal standard and definition of what love is and means. Our society has devalued that word love. Love is at times ...read more

Denomination: Lutheran

How Do I Know That God Loves Me?

Contributed by Greg Addison on Mar 27, 2007

This is a basic question that many people ask. They want evidence or proof that God’s love is real. Here are at least 9 evidences of God’s love from the greatest verse about His love.

1) How Do I Know that God loves me? John 3:16 2) Because His love is … Personal – Genesis 1-3; Hebrews 12:1-2; Eph. 2:8-10 His love for you is personal both from Him and to you. God so loved and He loved you. 3) Planned He did not do this by accident, but gave to accomplish a ...read more

Scripture: John 3:16

Denomination: Baptist

Love One Another: John 15: 9-17

Contributed by David Smith on Dec 21, 2006

The theme couldn’t be more basic - ’love one aother’. I’ll leave you to be the judge.

"This is my commandment, that you love one another as I have loved you. Greater love has no one than this, that someone lays down his life for his friends. You are my friends if you do what I command you ... love one another." I think it was Mark Twain that I first saw quoted, saying that it was ...read more

Scripture: John 15:9-17, John 15:5-17

Denomination: Episcopal/Anglican

Gospel Of Love PRO Sermon

Contributed by Sermon Research Assistant on Feb 18, 2024

This sermon explores the profound, transformative power of God's love as described in 1 Corinthians 13, urging us to embody and share this love daily.

Hello, dear friends, and welcome. You are not here by accident. God has a message for you today, a message that has the power to transform, to uplift, to heal. It's a message about love, not the fleeting, fickle love of the world, but the enduring, unchanging love of God. A love that bears all ...read more

Topics: Love, Gospel

Love, Love, Love Is All You Need

Contributed by Dawn Marie Turner on May 22, 2003

Why love is so crucial in our Christian walk and use reflections of Memorial Day to describe that.

The Beatles song, Love, love, love is all you need was a popular song. Young people of that time echoed that sentiment in their actions and in how they lived their lives. They thought this was a new concept that their parents just wouldn’t or couldn’t get. But the concept was far older than the ...read more

Scripture: John 15:9-17

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Who Is Jesus Series

Contributed by C. Philip Green on May 25, 2023

Appreciate all that Jesus is: He is Lord—Worship Him; He is Light—Welcome Him; and He is Love—Trust Him with your life.

Elvis Presley used to eat at Lil Thompson’s Steakhouse in Tennessee quite often. He was good friends with the owner who used to give him free food before he was famous. One night when Elvis was at the height of his fame, the Steakhouse held the ultimate Elvis Presley impersonator contest. A large ...read more

Scripture: John 1:1-18

Denomination: Evangelical Free