Sermons on Love And Respect:

The Tender Love Of God

Contributed by Jenna Goggins on Sep 23, 2002

Hosea shares with us a beautiful description of the unconditional love of God the Father for his children, and his continual call to repent and return to his embrace.

The Tender Love of God I. How do you picture God? When God was first described to you, what were you told about him? This summer I read a book entitled “Memories of God” by author Roberta Bondi, who is the Professor of Church History at Emory University’s School of Theology. She remembers back ...read more

Scripture: Hosea 11:1-4

Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

The Outward Expression: Love Series

Contributed by Brett Stair on Oct 9, 2002

Fourth of the series examining the Great Commandment.

The Outward Expression: Love Matthew 22:34-40 Today we conclude our series on the basics of Authentic Christianity. We have been looking at the Great Commandment and have discovered that Authentic Christianity means that we love God with all that we are¡K „« All our heart ¡V meaning that we have ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 22:34-40

Denomination: Baptist

Faith, Hope, Love

Contributed by Tim Zingale on Oct 14, 2002

A sermon for the 22nd Sunday after Pentecost Proper 24 Second Lesson

22nd Sunday after Pentecost Proper 24 1 Thessalonians 1:1-10 "Faith, Hope, Love"   A teenager was sitting in the pastor’s office saying,"Sometimes I don’t think I am a Christian. I don’t seem to have the same interest and excitement, or enthusiasm I once did. It isn’t easy for me to remember ...read more

Scripture: 1 Thessalonians 1:1-10

Denomination: Lutheran

A Picture Of God's Love

Contributed by Tim Byrd on Oct 17, 2002

A Picture of a Soul Winner and a Spiritually Lame person

A PICTURE OF GOD’S LOVE Date: April 21, 2002 AM service Place: Allendale Baptist Church Text: 2 Samuel 9:1-13 Introduction Imagine with me for just a moment a large screen, a large white screen. And on that screen is a black dot, about 12 inches in diameter. What will your attention be drawn to? ...read more

Scripture: 2 Samuel 9:1-13

Denomination: Baptist

A Love Song For Mary Series

Contributed by Carolyn Malaika Foster-Brooks on Oct 21, 2002

This sermon is a unique testimony in song of the love Joseph had for Mary, the mother of the Messiah!

Evangelist Carolyn Malaika Foster-Brooks THE MINISTRY OF S.A.R.A.H. Lyons, Georgia PRAYER: Heavenly Father, As we quickly approach the time of year when all believers will give reverance to the annointed birth of Your son Jesus Christ, we want to take acknowledge the men of God who are in ...read more

Scripture: Luke 1:78-79, Luke 2:1-6

Denomination: Baptist

Love Came To Town

Contributed by Dan Cormie on Oct 25, 2002

Palm Sunday Message of salvation.

24, March 2002 Dakota Community Church Love Came To Town Introduction: It’s Palm Sunday. - What does the day mean to you if anything? - Just one more week to chocolate heaven? - The day we get the leaf at church? - Actually it is the day of Jesus’ triumphal entry into Jerusalem. - Image what it ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 21:1-11, Mark 15:25-32

Denomination: Mennonite

Loving Jesus More Series

Contributed by Dan Parsons on Oct 29, 2002

A sermon on the overcoming life that Jesus calls us to have.

I must mention that I get very frustrated when good preachers avoid hard texts or leave them out altogether. As far as our text is concerned men will preach about the blood of Jesus. They will joyfully point out the need for personal testimony. Never in my 34 years of listening to preaching have ...read more

Scripture: Revelation 12:11

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Loving Our Neighbor

Contributed by Jeff Armbrester on Nov 3, 2002

Loving neighbor isn’t easy. So, Jesus gives us four ways we show love for our neighbor in his story of the Good Samaritan.

25One day an expert in religious law stood up to test Jesus by asking him this question: “Teacher, what must I do to receive eternal life?” 26Jesus replied, “What does the law of Moses say? How do you read it?” 27The man answered, “‘You must love the Lord your God with all your heart, all your ...read more

Scripture: Luke 10:25-37

Denomination: Methodist

God's Love Is Personal

Contributed by Alan Perkins on Sep 2, 2001

What does it mean to say that God’s love is "personal"? What difference does it make?

Most people would agree, I think, that our society is becoming increasingly impersonal. More and more of the daily activities that used to involve contact with another human being are being automated. For instance, some of us are old enough to remember the days before telephone answering machines ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 139:10-16

Denomination: Baptist

Soaking In His Love

Contributed by Craig Simonian on Sep 4, 2001

This sermon encourages folks to find their rest in His presence... that in His presence is fullness of joy!

Soaking in His Love May 27, 2001 1. Over the past few week’s we’ve been looking at Paul’s deep passion to know Jesus - I want to know Him… - One thing I do, forgetting what is behind… - 3:8 I count all things to be loss in view of the surpassing value of knowing Christ Jesus 2. We’ve seen this ...read more

Scripture: Philippians 3:8

God's Love Is Victorious

Contributed by Alan Perkins on Sep 16, 2001

As our country makes war on terror, we need to be reminded that God’s love will prevail.

What an extraordinary week this has been. What a horrifying, sad, frightening, exhausting week this has been. By now, you all know the tragic story: terrorists hijacking four commercial airliners and flying three of them into buildings filled with tens of thousands of people. You’ve seen the ...read more

Scripture: Proverbs 16:4

Denomination: Baptist

Cling To Christ's Love

Contributed by Jason Zahn on Sep 24, 2001

There is nothing in all creation that can separate us from God’s love for us in Christ Jesus.

In medieval times there was a monk who announced to his listeners that he would be preaching the following Sunday evening on the “Love of God.” The following Sunday, as the shadows fell and the light ceased to come in through the cathedral windows, the congregation gathered. In the darkness of ...read more

Scripture: Romans 8:35-39

Denomination: Lutheran

The Loving, The Lacking, And The Lost

Contributed by William Rushing on Jun 19, 2002

This is a Father’s Day sermon that illustrates the role of a father in the family.

I. Introduction A. Being a father is an important responsibility. B. I feel a little inadequate today to talk about fathers, but I have had a father for 22 years, and I have the authority of God’s word. C. Fathers have a special talent. I think that a father can fix anything. D. I believe ...read more

Scripture: Judges 2:6-13, Joshua 24:14-18

Denomination: Baptist

God's Indestructible Love

Contributed by Alan Perkins on Oct 21, 2001

What in this world is truly indestructible? Only God’s love.

Over the past few weeks, we’ve been reminded, in a shocking and brutal way, that nothing in this world is indestructible. For over two decades, the twin towers of the World Trade Center stood watch over New York City, monuments to man’s skill, and energy, and intelligence. Everyone assumed they ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 46:1-3

Denomination: Baptist

Love Your Enemies?

Contributed by Eric Sellgren on Oct 22, 2001

How to capture Osama Bin Laden?

Many powerful and poignant stories came out of the Prison Camps of the 2nd World War - and some funny ones too. In the film "COLDITZ", the whole Prison Camp was brought out on Parade by the Camp Commandant. "I will give special privileges to anyone who will come to work for us" he said. "Step ...read more

Scripture: 2 Timothy 1:11-14

Denomination: Episcopal/Anglican