Sermons on Love And Unity:

The Secret Of God's Love

Contributed by Mike Fogerson on Oct 21, 2010

If we are ever going to walk fully in holiness, we must find a power greater than our flesh.

The Secret of God’s Love October 13, 2010 Introduction A (IL) God’s love B The power of one’s own will is more powerful than the laws of God. 1 How? We still sin, fall, lie, are jealous, covet, lust, proud, gossip, overeat. a He has laws in place that forbid me from doing all ...read more

Scripture: Ezekiel 6:9

Denomination: Baptist

The Test Of True Love

Contributed by Gordon Curley on Nov 15, 2010

The test of true Love. (PowerPoint slides to accompany this talk are available on request - email: gcurley@gcurley.info)

Sermon outline: LOVE IS PROVED BY: by sacrifice (vs 16) by mercy (vs 17) by actions (vs 18) THE RESULTS OF TRUE LOVE: assurance (vs 19-20) answered prayer (vs 21-22) abiding (vs 23-24) Sermon text: Ill: • 4 boys in secondary school had a reputation of playing truant; • One morning they ...read more

Scripture: 1 John 3:16-24

Denomination: Brethren

"Speaking The Language Of Love"

Contributed by Ken Sauer on May 19, 2010

We can tell others that we love them--that God loves them until we are blue in the face, but they will not understand our speech until it is put into action…until it is tangible…until it awakens in them, an understanding, a craving for what they need most

Acts 2:1-21 “Speaking the Language of Love” By: Ken Sauer, Pastor of East Ridge United Methodist Church, Chattanooga, TN Recently, I read about an embarrassing incident that took place during Jimmy Carter’s presidency. President Carter made a state visit to Poland, ...read more

Scripture: Acts 2:1-21

Denomination: United Methodist

The Nature Of God's Love Series

Contributed by Denn Guptill on May 30, 2010

In this message we look at the Premise and Promise of God's love.

As we read through the book of Romans there seems to be some common themes that we see over and over again. The common topics are: The Law, Sin and Grace. And in case you are thinking those are probably common themes throughout the Bible, or the New Testament or even Paul’s letters, they ...read more

Scripture: Romans 8:31-39

Denomination: Wesleyan

All For The Love Of Jesus

Contributed by Donnie Martin on Jun 14, 2010

This message investigates the act of Mary's washing of Jesus' feet to show what an awesome act of worship it was, and the significance of it.

All For The Love Of Jesus By Rev. Donnie L. Martin Text: John 12:1-9 I. AN ACT OF SACRIFICE A. Mary Expended Great Cost. B. Mary Experienced Grievous Criticism. II. AN ACT OF SUBMISSIVENESS A. Mary Demonstrated Great Humility. B. Mary Deemed Jesus Worthy Of Great Honor. III. AN ACT OF ...read more

Scripture: John 12:1-9

Denomination: Baptist

The Product Of Real Love Series

Contributed by Dennis Davidson on Jun 28, 2010

The act of loving is what makes a person better than he is. Love enlarges the boarders of our heart, it deepens us & overflow from us. It is by loving that we come nearer to God & knit our soul to that of Jesus. To refuse to love is to contract inward

[LIVING IN LOVE SERIES] 1 CORINTHIANS 13:6b-8a THE PRODUCT OF REAL LOVE Here we find Real Love’s Outcome. Love, says Browning, “is the energy of life.” The Bible says where God is, love is, for God is love. All of these 15 colors and hues of the spectrum of love we find in this passage are verbs ...read more

Scripture: 1 Corinthians 13:6-8

Denomination: Baptist

A Love That Lasts A Lifetime

Contributed by Ken Pell on Jul 8, 2010

A wedding sermon on the permanency and power of love.

A LOVE THAT LASTS A LIFE TIME 1 Corinthians 13 & Proverbs 30:18-19 Sermon Objective: A wedding sermon on the permanency and power of love. My, oh my! Rob and Anna, I have been looking forward to this day. I know you have too. I believe God has wonderful things in store for you as a couple ...read more

Scripture: 1 Corinthians 13:1-13

Denomination: Nazarene

Love: A Fruit Of The Spirit Series

Contributed by Patrick Nix on Jul 9, 2010

The battle that every Christian fights is not won or lost by whether we get more of God (we’ve already got all He’s going to give: 100%), the real issue is whether or not God will get more of us!

The Bible is clear: if you are Christian, then you have the Holy Spirit living inside of you… buried below layers of body and soul (Romans 8:9-11). He’ll always be there – never leaving or forsaking you (Hebrews 13:5). In fact, the Apostle Paul even sarcastically reminds a church that has ...read more

Scripture: Galatians 5:16-23

Denomination: Baptist

The Fruit Of The Spirit "Love" Series

Contributed by Sean Harder on Dec 4, 2009

Love is the preeminent fruit of the Spirit. Without it there are no others.

The entire Bible is a love story. Not like a Harlequin romance, thankfully for us guys. We get to read about war, fishing and death too. But from the creation of the world, through love, for the protection of the Israelites because of love, to the sending of a Saviour out of love, for Jesus ...read more

Scripture: Galatians 5:22-23

For God So Loved... Series

Contributed by Mike Fogerson on Dec 7, 2009

Jesus told Nicodemus how great the Father’s love for him truly was.

5 Ways That God Shows He Loves You Series (Part 5 of 5) For God So Loved... Key thoughts from C. H. Spurgeon’s sermon, “Immeasurable Love” John 3:14-17 Dec. 24, 2006 FBC, Chester Mike Fogerson, Pastor Introduction: A Opening Story B As Moses lifted up the ...read more

Scripture: John 3:14-17

Denomination: Baptist

Love Loud Dare

Contributed by Bobby Daniel on Dec 14, 2009

Sermon inspired by a Thom Rainer blog where he encouraged pastors to challenge their congregations to Love Loud

Love Loud Dare 1 John 3:11-20 A couple of years ago Sherwood Baptist Church in Albany, GA made a movie that many of us have seen called Fireproof…we showed a clip from it a couple of Sunday nights back. The premise of the movie is a fire fighter who is watching his marriage fall apart and his ...read more

Scripture: 1 John 3:11-20

Denomination: Baptist

Twin Portraits Of Love

Contributed by Jofrey Bustamante on Dec 28, 2009

Love is a beautiful emotion but it is also a powerful devotion!

Introduction: Dr. Albert Palmer was the minister of Central Union Church of Honolulu, Hawaii. While serving there he oversaw a massive building project for their church. Just before its completion, the architect asked Palmer to provide him with an inscription to be placed high in the chancel above ...read more

Scripture: 1 Corinthians 13:1-8

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

If You Love Me...

Contributed by Chris Layton on Jan 11, 2010

For us to grow in our faith we must love Jesus more.

If You Love Me… Text: John 14:15; 21:15–19 (NASB 1995) Scripture Reading: Introduction Think about someone you love deeply—a spouse, a child, a close friend. Now imagine you could change one thing in your life to grow even closer to them. What would it be? Maybe you’d spend more time together, ...read more

Scripture: John 14:15

Denomination: Baptist

Living Out Love Series

Contributed by Ken Mckinley on Jan 15, 2010

Christians should abound in Christ-like love and this love actually will work towards our sanctification. This is the 6th in our series on 1st Thessalonians

Living out Love Text: 1st Thessalonians 3:11-13 By: Ken McKinley (Read Text) Well we’ve gone over the background of this book, we’ve talked about how Paul, Silas and Timothy had been in Thessalonica around 49 AD, and how persecution arose and Paul had to make a hasty escape in the middle of the ...read more

Scripture: 1 Thessalonians 3:11-13

Denomination: Independent/Bible

Love - Advent #3 Series

Contributed by Steven Buhr on Jan 15, 2010

Love is a word that is used in so many ways that perhaps we have lost sight of the depth of it’s meaning. In the last few hours or days many of us may have said something like, ‘I love my spouse. I love my morning cup of coffee. I love my dog. I love hock

December 20, 2009 – Love In my search for some stories and thoughts for today’s message, I came across these thoughts from a former pastor in Texas…thoughts about Christmas, and what it means to people in different situations and in different places. Maybe this will remind us ...read more

Scripture: 1 Corinthians 13:1-8

Denomination: Baptist