Sermons on Love Acts:

Journey Through Acts (Part 5) Series

Contributed by Scott Bayles on Feb 7, 2024

In Acts 6, problems arise threatening to unravel the close-knit Christian community. This sermon unpacks the situation, the shepherd's response, and the servant's duties.

The Journey: Following Jesus through Acts (5) Scott Bayles, pastor Scripture: Acts 6:1-7 Blooming Grove Christian Church: 7/23/2017 If you were with us the last couple weeks, you know we began a ten-week journey through the book of Acts. And a lot has happened in just the first five chapters! From ...read more

Scripture: Acts 6:1-7

Denomination: Christian Church

Journey Through Acts (Part 8) Series

Contributed by Scott Bayles on Feb 7, 2024

In Acts 14, we witness a powerful MIRACLE, a case of MISTAKEN identity, the MESSAGE of the Gospel, and the attempted MURDER of the Apostle Paul.

The Journey: Following Jesus through Acts (8) Scott Bayles, pastor Scripture: Acts 14:8-20 Blooming Grove Christian Church: 8/13/2017 As most of you know, we’re eight weeks into a ten-week journey through the book of Acts. As I’ve said before, our goal is to follow in the footsteps of those who ...read more

Scripture: Acts 14:8-20

Denomination: Christian Church

An Outline Of Acts 28:1-16

Contributed by Jonathan Spurlock on Feb 14, 2024

Paul, Luke, and several other people had been shipwrecked on Malta. After staying there, these men and possibly others made the last leg of their journey to Rome itself. The journey wasn't always easy, though.

Introduction: this last chapter of Acts begins with Paul and others on the island of Malta, and closes with Paul arriving at Rome, just as the Lord had promised (Acts 23:11, 27:24). Luke summarized nearly 30 years of church growth in one volume, from Jerusalem to Rome and then to other parts of the ...read more

Scripture: Acts 28:1-16

Denomination: Baptist

An Outline Of Acts 28:17-31

Contributed by Jonathan Spurlock on Feb 16, 2024

These last verses of Acts describe Paul's ministry to the Jews of Rome and their reaction. Luke gives a summary of what he did for two years. May we always be faithful even as Paul was!

The Dialogues: Paul’s Messages to the People His Meeting with the Chief of the Jews Text, Acts 28:17-31, KJV: 17 And it came to pass, that after three days Paul called the chief of the Jews together: and when they were come together, he said unto them, Men and brethren, though I have committed ...read more

Scripture: Acts 28:17-31

Denomination: Baptist

The Servant Of Isaiah 49 In Luke-Acts Series

Contributed by Garrett Tyson on Oct 19, 2024

Part 2 of a rabbit trail exploring how the servant's calling is picked up not just by Jesus, but also by Ananias, Paul and Barnabas, in Acts. We are all to be lights, and "salvation," up to the ends of the earth.

Two weeks ago, we worked our way through Isaiah 49:1-6. When I taught on it, I said that these are the words of God's exilic prophet. The prophet feels like his ministry has been a waste of his time and energy. It's accomplished nothing. And God responds to him, not by arguing with him, ...read more

Scripture: Isaiah 49:1-6, Luke 2:25-34, Luke 9:28-36, Acts 22:6-16, Acts 13:44-50  (view more)  (view less)

The Love Of God

Contributed by Melvin Newland on Jun 28, 2002

In this passage, the simplest & yet most profound statement of all is "God is love." That sounds beautiful, but what does it mean? We use the word "love" a lot, & I’m afraid that our use of it can be rather confusing.

MELVIN M. NEWLAND, MINISTER RIDGE CHAPEL, KANSAS, OK (REVISED - 2022) TEXT: 1 John 4:7=10, 1 Corinthians 13 Some of the greatest words about love in Scripture are found in 1 John 4:7-10. Listen as I read them to you. “Dear friends, let us love one another, for love comes from God. . . . ...read more

Scripture: 1 John 4:7-10, 1 Corinthians 13:1-13

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Love God. Love People. Series

Contributed by Scott Bayles on Jan 20, 2008

When Jesus was asked what mattered most to God, he said two things: Love God. Love People. This is the begining of series abou these two commands.

This sermon is taken from my latest book, “The Greatest Commands: Learning To Love Like Jesus.” Each chapter is sermon length, alliterated, and focuses on the life and love of Jesus. You can find it here: www.amazon.com/gp/product/1606471120 Love God. Love People. Scott Bayles, pastor First ...read more

Scripture: Mark 12:28-34

Denomination: Christian Church

Summer Of Love: Love Is Not Jealous Series

Contributed by Denn Guptill on Jul 9, 2017

This is the third part of this series as we look at the dangers of Envy.

Fifty years ago this summer I was a 7 year old living in Germany. So I didn’t make it to the summer of love. But others were there. George Harrison was there, as were The Who, Janice Joplin, Jimi Hendrix and Jerry Garcia. They had joined the so called hippies and flower children who had ...read more

Scripture: 1 Corinthians 13:4-7

Denomination: Wesleyan

The Apostles Series

Contributed by Josh Mcdowell on Mar 18, 2005

This a simply expository study of Acts 1:12-26. The (5 points) Apostles Styles, Supplication, Spokesman, Situation, Selection.

The Apostles Acts 1:12-26 1. The Apostles Styles (v.13) This is an adapted idea from Herb Hodges book Tally Ho the Fox. Let’s look at the list of the Disciples here in Acts compared to the other three lists in Matthew, Mark, and Luke. Matthew 10 Mark 3 Luke 6 Acts 1 Simon (called Peter) ...read more

Scripture: Acts 1:12-26

Denomination: Baptist

Everyone Loves A Love Story

Contributed by Charles Holt on Aug 2, 2005

The focus of this message is the great love of God as illustrated in the life of the Prophet Hosea and his wife Gomer.

Charles W. Holt Community of Grace Vinton, LA Email: cholt@gt.rr.com EVERYONE LOVES A LOVE STORY Greater love hath no man than this, that a man lay down his life for his friends (Jn. 15:13). Scripture text: Hosea 1:2,3 and 3:1-3 Perhaps one of the most famous love poems every penned was ...read more

Scripture: Hosea 3:1-3, Hosea 3:1

Denomination: Assembly Of God

The Nettles Of God's Love

Contributed by Michael Bell on Feb 22, 2001

This sermon answers the question: HOW ARE WE AS BELIEVERS TO HANDLE THE DISAPPOINTMENTS & DIFFICULTIES OF CLOSED DOORS IN OUR LIFE?

INTRO: Vance Havner in his book IT IS TOWARDS EVENING tells the story about a town where the living of most came through farming cotton. Then the Boll Weevil invaded...devastated the cotton crop - the very source of their income - threatening to put everyone in poor house. THE DOOR TO A ...read more

Scripture: Acts 16:4-10, 2 Corinthians 12:4-9

Denomination: Baptist

Love The Family Of God Series

Contributed by Duane Wente on Jan 30, 2023

For the love of family. The family of God, the church, the bride of Christ should be a place where love is felt most, expressed as help, care, and support. Unfortunately that is not always the case. We need to learn from Scripture what it means to love the family of God.

Video Ill.: Without Love from Shift Worship What is love? Love is the perfect expression of God. I chose that video to start our new study, because I wanted just for a few moments to think about what life would be without love. I wanted us to think for just a few moments about how important ...read more

Scripture: Acts 2:42-47, Acts 4:32-35, Galatians 6:1-3, Ephesians 6:18

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Love God, Love Others

Contributed by Jeffery Anselmi on Feb 13, 2015

When our priorities in life are correct, life will have new meaning!

INTRODUCTION • SLIDE #1 • February, the month where love is in the air. Yesterday was Valentine’s Day; I hope you guy took care of your ladies! • There are songs and poems written about love. Love is the focus of art; love is the subject of many movies, many of which are a ...read more

Scripture: Mark 12:28-34

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

The Cost Of Love - Greater Love Series

Contributed by Loyd C. Taylor on Mar 14, 2023

This is the final sermon in the series. It was peached on Memorial Day Sunday.

THE COST OF LOVE Memorial Day Sunday MEMORIAL DAY In April 1863, in Columbus, Mississippi, after decorating graves of her two sons who died representing their beloved southland, an elderly woman walked to two mounds of dirt at the corner of the cemetery to place memorial flowers there also. ...read more

Scripture: 2 Chronicles 7:14, Psalm 67:1-7, 1 Timothy 2:1-6, John 15:12-17

Denomination: Baptist

Loving God...loving Others

Contributed by Travis Johnson on Jan 14, 2006

A familiar passage with such a profound truth.

LOVING GOD…LOVING OTHERS Luke 10:25-37 ILL- In April of 1998 in our nation’s capital Military Police Maj. Odie Butler said he was northbound on I395 about 10 minutes before 6 a.m. when he came upon an accident near Alexandria. Amid the debris of a single-truck accident, a person was on the ...read more

Scripture: Luke 10:25-37

Denomination: Holiness