Sermons on Love And Justice:

Love One Another

Contributed by Yuen Woh Voon on Apr 30, 2007

The objective of this sermon is to provide reasons why we should love one another from 1 John 4. The sermon is introduced with a short note on the Biblical meaning of love.

LOVE ONE ANOTHER 1 John 4:7-21 What is love? • Centered in the will. • Biblical meaning of love = Not based on emotions, feelings. • A decision or choice that one makes. • Selfless, sacrificial, giving. • For the benefit of the object being loved. Why Love One Another? 1. We Love One Another ...read more

Scripture: 1 John 4:7-21

Denomination: Charismatic

Loving Seekers Deeply Series

Contributed by Steven Simala Grant on May 8, 2007

We are ambassadors - never forget to which Kingdom we belong, but let us love the people of this world as much as Jesus loves them.

Loving Seekers Deeply: Experiencing Biblical Community Acts 8:26-40 Intro: After the resurrection of Jesus, the believers experienced the incredible outpouring of the Holy Spirit. With the Holy Spirit came power, which was evident in miracles and in changed lives and in the incredible growth of ...read more

Scripture: Acts 8:26-40

Denomination: Baptist

God Loves You

Contributed by Benny Anthony on May 8, 2007

This is a Chrysalis Clergy Talk. The Scripture references are varied throughout the talk.

In Max Lucado’s book No Wonder They Call Him Savior, he tells this story. Longing to leave her poor Brazilian neighborhood, Christina wanted to see the world. Discontent at home only on a pallet on the floor, a washbasin, and a wood burning stove, she dreamed of a better life in the city. One ...read more

Scripture: 1 John 4:7-12

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

If You Love Me

Contributed by Gaither Bailey on May 10, 2007

We are not left to dance the dance of life alone. Christ Jesus has given us the Holy Spirit to help us show our love for Him by following His teachings.

John 14: 23 – 39 If You Love Me Intro: You hear them all the time. Expressions like: “Luv ya man.” --- “I just love chocolate cake.” --- “I love you hair!” --- When was the last time someone told you that they loved you? Did you believe them? Why or why not? How do you know when ...read more

Scripture: John 14:23-39

Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

Deeply Loved Children Series

Contributed by Steven Simala Grant on May 11, 2007

How great is the love the Father has lavished on us! A thanksgiving sermon

Deeply Loved Children: Series – The People of God 1 John 2:28-3:3 Thanksgiving Sunday, Oct 9 2005 Intro: The Butterball company set up a Thanksgiving hotline to answer questions about cooking turkeys. One woman asked if she could use a turkey that had been in the bottom of her freezer for … 23 ...read more

Denomination: Baptist

Loving With Actions And In Truth Series

Contributed by Steven Simala Grant on May 11, 2007

We are a people who put others first, who freely share, and who love in truth and action.

Loving With Actions And In Truth: Who We Are 1 John 3:16-22 Oct 16, 2005 Intro: What is love? I’m married to a scientist; some of her colleagues would describe love simply as a biochemical reaction in the brain that produces a variety of emotional stimuli and motivation for behavior. Is ...read more

Scripture: 1 John 3:16-22

Denomination: Baptist

Discipline Is Love Expressed Series

Contributed by Steven Simala Grant on May 11, 2007

Discipline is an expression of love. Parents – why do we discipline our children? Because we love them. Why did our parents discipline us? Because they loved us. Why does God discipline us? Because He loves us.

Discipline Is Love Expressed: Hearing God’s Heart From Hebrews 12 Lent #5: Mar 25, 2007 Intro: Questions: Our children are joining us for the service this morning, and our topic is something that you kids know a little bit more about than most of us adults, because our topic is something ...read more

Scripture: Hebrews 12:5-11

Denomination: Baptist

Wonders Of His Love

Contributed by Joseph Smith on Dec 17, 2008

God has, in Christ, transformed the ordinary into the extraordinary, through the power of His love.

Which would you rank as the finest Christmas present you ever received? If you can go back in your memory and recall several Christmases, which was the gift that impressed you the most? Fellows, was it that electric train? I can’t explain it, but there is a touch of little boy in every man, no ...read more

Scripture: Isaiah 61:1-11

Denomination: Baptist

The Lavish Love Of God! Series

Contributed by Ed Taylor on Dec 22, 2008

The only place you will find true love is in Jesus!

1. There are so many of us that before you became a Christian, you were a very mean, hateful, & hard person person. • Of all the words that someone would use to describe you (and me by the way), LOVE definitely wasn’t one of them. • But all that changed with Jesus Christ. We were born again and ...read more

Scripture: Romans 5:5

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Is Perfect Loved Possible?

Contributed by Ray Ellis on Jan 12, 2009

What does Jesus mean when he said: “Be perfect, therefore as your heavenly Father is perfect?” Matthew 5:48

Is Perfect Love Possible? I Corinthians 13:1-7 Matthew 22:37-38 What does Jesus mean when he said: “Be perfect, therefore as your heavenly Father is perfect?” Matthew 5:48 To answer this question are going to look at three different aspects of God’s love. 1. Understanding God’s Love. 2. God’s ...read more

Scripture: 1 Corinthians 13:1-8

Denomination: Free Methodist

How About Love?

Contributed by Christopher Faulknor on Jan 13, 2009

How do you look back on your life?

A while back, I had the opportunity to view a musical-turned-movie called "Rent." Set in New York City, it depicts the struggles faced by several gay couples, including victims of the HIV virus and AIDS. This play depicted scenes that involved rebellion against society, violence, drug use, and more ...read more

Scripture: 1 Corinthians 13:1-5

Denomination: Catholic

Everyone Loves A Scandal Series

Contributed by Shawn Rose on Jan 13, 2009

The people of Nazareth were offended at Christ teaching in their synagogue.

EVERYONE LOVES A SCANDAL Text: Mark 6:1 – 6a Introduction: • It seems like almost everyone loves a scandal • Read about Lindsay Lohan’s latest trip to rehab in the Enquirer • Find out about the latest feud between Jennifer Aniston and Angelina Jolie in the Star • Time magazine’s top 10 scandals ...read more

Scripture: Mark 6:1-6

Denomination: Baptist

Arise My Love

Contributed by Clayton Beck on Jan 16, 2009

The Greatest Story Ever Told

04/08/07 Arise My Love...Easter Message Mark 15:25 And it was the third hour, and they crucified him. Mark 15:26 And the superscription of his accusation was written over, THE KING OF THE JEWS. Mark 15:27 And with him they crucify two thieves; the one on his right hand, and the other on his ...read more

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Speaking The Truth In Love

Contributed by Mark Baker on Jan 19, 2009

If you have a hunger for more, and want to be all that God has called you to be, then lets look to the Word of God to see some of the necessary steps that God has ordained for all of us to take in order to fulfilling that calling.

Ephesians 4:15 but, speaking the truth in love, may grow up in all things into Him who is the head Christ God wants us to grow up in all things concerning Him, and there is a way that He has ordained for this to take place. If we look at this section of Scripture, we see that Paul is talking ...read more

Scripture: Ephesians 4:15

Denomination: Independent/Bible

I Love This Church

Contributed by Andy Grossman on Jan 29, 2009

Uses Toby Keith’s song, "I Love this Bar" and the "Cheer’s" Theme song, to compare to the church and the need everyone has to belong.

“I Love This – Church!” February 1, 2009 “How lovely is your dwelling place, O LORD Almighty! My soul yearns, even faints, for the courts of the LORD; my heart and my flesh cry out for the living God. Even the sparrow has found a home, and the swallow a nest for herself, where she may have her ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 84:1-11

Denomination: Holiness