Sermons on Kinds Of Love:

Sermon 2 - An Excellent Reputation Series

Contributed by David Owens on Sep 22, 2025

As Paul gives thanks for the Christians in the Colossian church, he reviews the important stages of the Christian life and points out important areas of Christian growth.

Introduction: A. Years ago, one of the powerful figures on Wall Street fell in love with an actress. 1. For many months he was seen escorting her about in the fashionable circles around town. 2. Before he married her, he decided to hire a private investigator to look into her former dealings ...read more

Scripture: Colossians 1:3-8

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Right Conduct: Avoiding Evil Series

Contributed by Allan Quak on Aug 18, 2025

Peter equips us to avoid evil by having a testimony that is one of actions and words in the church and in the community.

You can listen to all NPBC sermons at https://npbc.org.au/podcasts/media 1 Peter 3:8-17 “Right Conduct: Avoiding Evil” (written for sermon central to fill a gap in the series)) There was a wife who was struggling with her relationship with her husband, so she went to visit a marriage counsellor ...read more

Scripture: 1 Peter 3:8-17

Denomination: Baptist

Good Friday

Contributed by Garth Wehrfritz- Hanson on Mar 26, 2013

The image of the cross and skull bones compared and contrasted with Jesus on the cross.

Good Friday Text: Luke 23:33 Place: St. Peter, Medicine Hat Date: March 29, 2013 The procession ended at the “Place of the Skull”. Seems appropriate for what was going to happen there. Did you know that some crosses bear the sign of the skull and cross bones? The symbol of the skull ...read more

Denomination: Lutheran

Focus On The Weak

Contributed by Jon Mackinney on Nov 10, 2010

Jesdus view of children, and weakness in general, was incredibly counter-culture. But it is what He calls us to.

Passage: Matthew 19:13-15 Intro: We live in a world of tactics, of processes, of gimmicks and approaches and “how to’s” 1. how to lose weight, how to get rich, to be successful, how to be happy 2. it’s no surprise, because as people we are more interested in results ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 19:13-15

Denomination: Evangelical Free

Acceptable To God

Contributed by Pastor Randall Timblin on May 21, 2017

We must conform to God and not the world. We are to be transformed by the renewing of our minds. This is how we can be acceptable to Him.

ACCEPTABLE TO GOD The obvious question after hearing the title of this sermon is what must we do to be acceptable to God? If we look at Romans 12:2, Paul has given us some insight into what we might do to be acceptable to Him. Our talk this morning will be on five points contained within our ...read more

Scripture: 1 Timothy 2:3-4, Matthew 6:10, Galatians 5:19-24, Philippians 2:5, Romans 12:2  (view more)  (view less)

Denomination: *other

Persis Series

Contributed by John Lowe on Jun 6, 2022

One of the mysteries of the Christian life is that God uses His power to amplify our hard work in the Lord for His grand purposes.

TITLE: PERSIS Scripture: Romans 16:12 (NIV) Greet Tryphena and Tryphosa, those women who work hard in the Lord. Greet my dear friend Persis, another woman who has worked very hard in the Lord. Introduction In Romans 16.12 of the New Testament, Persis is a Roman woman who was an early follower ...read more

Scripture: Romans 16:1-16

Denomination: Baptist

Rediscovering The Awe And Wonder - Proper 22 - Year B

Contributed by Ian Bullock on Sep 21, 2021

How do we rekindle our childlike faith of wonder and awe. Dare we be bold and love others and work to be the church that God wants.

In the name of the father, son and Holy Spirit. Amen. The Gospel today is certainly a fiery one, how do you preach on a subject such as divorce, where there are so many issues about what can bring about a divorce in present day society. However, as I sat contemplating the words of the Gospel, ...read more

Scripture: Mark 10:2-16

Denomination: Anglican

I Shall Not Want” Series

Contributed by Danielle Jeremiah on Apr 17, 2025

Sometimes God doesn’t ask you to rest— He makes you.

SERMON 1: “I Shall Not Want” Series: The Shepherd’s Promise Key Verse: Psalm 23:1 (KJV) — “The Lord is my shepherd; I shall not want.” ? INTRODUCTION: Let me slow this down and walk you into something the Lord revealed to me... I was praying—and I don’t mean a cute prayer. I mean a tired, ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 23:1, John 10:11

Denomination: Disciples Of Christ

What Is The Significance Of The I Am?

Contributed by Chris Swanson on Jul 13, 2025

Without the I AM, what is there?

What Is the Significance of The I Am? John 6:35 In the book of John, Jesus says “I Am” seven times. Seven is the number of completeness, of spiritual perfection. I am the Bread of Life: John 6:35, “And Jesus said unto them, I am the bread of life: he that cometh to me shall never hunger; and he ...read more

Scripture: John 6:35

Denomination: Independent/Bible

The Mark Of The Spirit Series

Contributed by Roger Thomas on May 25, 2004

Loving concern and actions toward one another is the true mark of the Holy Spirit’s presence.

Holy Spirit Series 2000 The Mark of the Spirit 1 Corinthians 13 Dr. Roger W. Thomas, Preaching Minister First Christian Church, Vandalia, MO Complete this sentence for me: You know you have arrived spiritually when . . . . How would you finish that statement? Let me state it another way, The ...read more

Scripture: 1 Corinthians 13:1-13

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Healthy Bodies Pt 3 Series

Contributed by David Welch on Aug 15, 2018

This is the third of six message on the nature and health of the church.

“HEALTHY BODIES Part 3” One of the most expressive analogies to express the nature and function of the church of Jesus Christ is the human body. I felt directed to spend some time on the three key principles of body life and the corresponding commands that reinforce them. Several weeks ago we ...read more

Denomination: Christian Missionary Alliance

Acceptable Worship

Contributed by Ben Peak on Jan 3, 2008

I want to talk with you for a little while about this subject of worship. And I want us to consider the kind of worship that God accepts.

Maybe you’ve heard the story about the old farmer who went into the city one weekend and attended the big city church. He came home that afternoon and his wife asked him how it went. "Well," said the farmer, "it was good. They did something different, though. They sang praise choruses instead ...read more

Scripture: 1 Samuel 15:12-31

Denomination: Holiness

Living As A Godly Husband Series

Contributed by Mark Schaeufele on Jul 28, 2013

Husbands are to love their wives just has Christ has loved us.

Living As A Godly Husband Text: 1 Peter 3:7 Introduction 1. "God intends and expects marriage to be a lifetime commitment between a man and a woman, based on the principles of biblical love. The relationship between Jesus Christ and His church is the supreme example of the committed love that a ...read more

Scripture: 1 Peter 3:7

Denomination: Methodist

Leaping Like A Yearling Deer Series

Contributed by W Pat Cunningham on Dec 19, 2020

Our Lord is eager to instruct us and enable us to be like Him, to show ourselves in the image and likeness of God.

Dec 21 Pre-Christmas novena A little over a half-century ago this month that I fell in love with a woman for the first and last time, and so I have a particular affection for the readings we just heard from Sacred Scripture. You hear about a woman in love here, anticipating the arrival of her ...read more

Scripture: Luke 1:39-45, Song of Songs 2:8-14

Denomination: Catholic

Following Instructions

Contributed by Steven Spillman on May 1, 2008

Purpose is a pretty big idea. When we talk about “understanding your purpose in life,” the subject can seem kind of insurmountable.

Purpose is a pretty big idea. When we talk about “understanding your purpose in life,” the subject can seem kind of insurmountable. A while back, I was involved in a Christian outreach project with the Jewish community. They weren’t sure if they trusted my intentions, so they invited me to meet ...read more

Scripture: Romans 8:28

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational