Sermons on Love Bestowed:

Love That Multiplies.

Contributed by Howard Strickland on Nov 2, 2021

Q&A—What did Jesus say we were to possess if we were truly His disciples? Love for one another! Have you ever wanted to know the heart of Jesus? Listen to Jesus’ prayer—Not My will but Your will be done.

Love That Multiplies. 1 John 3:14-15TPT Have you ever wanted to know the heart of Jesus? Listen to Jesus’ prayer—Not My will but Your will be done. Jesus knew His will might limit what His Father’s will was. The Trinity is always in cohorts. Q&A—What did Jesus say we were to possess if we ...read more

Scripture: 1 John 3:14-15, Song of Songs 8:6-7

Denomination: Pentecostal

Love Is The Proof Series

Contributed by Jon Daniels on Nov 8, 2021

Based on John 13:35-34 - Challenges listeners to understand that loving like Jesus loves is proof that we are truly following Him.

“LOVE IS THE PROOF” John 13:34-35 FBCF – 11/7/21 Jon Daniels INTRO – 1975 – The Captain & Tennille – #1 song, “Love Will Keep Us Together.” Best-selling single of 1975. And I think Tenille’s hairstyle was the best-selling teenage hairstyle of 1975, too! Unfortunately, love didn’t keep “The ...read more

Scripture: John 13:34-35

Denomination: Baptist

Words Of Love Series

Contributed by Glenn Pease on Mar 26, 2021

No words can describe the depth to which man had fallen in killing the only perfect man whoever lived. But there are no words of cursing coming from that cross. There are no words of revenge, but unbelievably we hear words of love.

The one subject that is appropriate for every Christian holiday, and for the season of lent, and for the recognition of Washington and Lincoln, and for the Valentine season is the subject of love. It is not only the greatest of the Christian virtues, but is the most universally relevant subject ...read more

Scripture: Luke 23:26-35

Loved But Lost Series

Contributed by Glenn Pease on Mar 28, 2021

This almost perfect moral young man appeared to be as spiritually healthy as one could possibly be, but Jesus saw something in him that called for radical surgery if he was to ever find eternal life.

This is the story of the rich young ruler who, unlike the rich old ruler, Nicodemus, did not come to Jesus by night, but came to Him publicly in the daytime. All three of the synoptic Gospels tell the story, and each add something extra to the total picture. Matthew tells us he was young. Luke ...read more

Scripture: Mark 10:17-22

The Love Triangle Series

Contributed by Glenn Pease on Mar 28, 2021

Some need to learn to love themselves before they can love God. Others need to love God to escape a perverted self-love. Still others need to love their neighbor to balance out an inadequate love.

One of the great tragic plays of all time is Shakespeare's Othello. Othello was a general in the Venetian army. He secretly married Desdemona the daughter of a Venetian senator. Desdemona was the most lovely of all Shakespeare's characters. She was a beautiful and ideal wife. Othello was ...read more

Scripture: Mark 12:28-34

The End Is Love Series

Contributed by Glenn Pease on Mar 29, 2021

Paul urges them to make love the primary goal of their ministry. He then gives the three means necessary to arrive at this goal. They are a pure heart, a good conscience, and a genuine faith.

Someone has said, "You can never win in the game of life if you don't know where the goal posts are." You can't win in any game if you don't have a goal. Great men in every walk of life have been those with a goal, and a determination to reach it. It is difficult to ...read more

Scripture: 1 Timothy 1:5

The Love Of Money Series

Contributed by Glenn Pease on Mar 30, 2021

It is plain to see that money is an easy god to love, and the worshipper of it can easily win converts to it. It is likely the most popular of all the religions of the world, even though it is never listed among the world religions.

When a Mr. Blodgett won 25 thousand dollars on a TV program the master of ceremonies asked him what he was going to do with the money. He replied, "It will probably all go to charity." The audience broke into a tremendous round of applause while the band played for he's a jolly good ...read more

Scripture: 1 Timothy 6:6-10

Brotherly Love Series

Contributed by Glenn Pease on Mar 31, 2021

That is the New Testament demand, and you are to learn to love all who claim Jesus as Lord and Savior. Brotherly love is not a matter of affection, but of duty to Christ, and commitment to His purpose.

D. L. Moody has related a tradition concerning the sight of Solomon's temple. It seems that the land was occupied by two brothers. One had a family and the other was unmarried. One evening after harvesting the wheat, as they sat in their separate dwellings, the elder brother said to his wife, ...read more

A Love For Enemies

Contributed by Michael Monica on May 17, 2020

God's call to love others.

INTRODUCTION Loving your enemies may be on the most challenging commands give to us by Christ. (Matthew 5:43-44, Luke 6:27-28). Yet, when applied, loving our enemies can 1. Bless and transform our lives. 2. Make this world a better place to live in. WHO IS YOUR ENEMY? 1. Anyone who curses ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 5:43

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Called To Love

Contributed by Michael Monica on May 17, 2020

Perspective on loving others.

INTRODUCTION 1. In the minds of many, love is simply an emotion... a. A feeling that cannot be forced b. An emotion that can come and go (e.g., "I don't love you anymore...") 2. Yet we are commanded to love... a. And not just in the sense of active good will b. But ...read more

Scripture: Mark 12:30, Matthew 5:44

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Educated Love Series

Contributed by Glenn Pease on Apr 1, 2021

Paul is not knocking the love of the Philippians. Kindergarten love is not bad, but it is no place to level off and be content. A child who does not progress beyond kindergarten is greatly handicapped, and so is the Christian whose love does not abound more and more in knowledge.

The best of Christians make their share of mistakes, but John Turner was apparently trying to get a large portion of his quota of mistakes out of the way all in one day. John was a conscientious pastor who got to his church early one Sunday morning, and he discovered that he had left his sermon ...read more

Scripture: Philippians 1:1-11

The Priority Of Love Series

Contributed by Glenn Pease on Apr 2, 2021

The messages to the seven churches are vital to the survival of the church in any part of the world at any time in history. The lights of the church go out all through history and produce dark ages when Jesus is not heard and heeded.

If someone asks you, "What is the modern name of the country where Paul was born?" Would you know? If someone asked you, "What is the modern name of the country where Christians were first called Christians?" Would you know? If someone asked you, "What is the modern ...read more

Scripture: Revelation 2:1-7

Love Will Move Series

Contributed by Brad Bailey on Apr 2, 2021

Love Will Move Series: When Love Comes December 6, 2020 – Brad Bailey

Love Will Move Series: When Love Comes December 6, 2020 – Brad Bailey Intro It’s SO good to be able to share this time today. As I’ve shared before, I have found that going through this pandemic bound season is hard for all of us...in various ways and degrees...and what has made the most ...read more

Scripture: John 1:14

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Unfailing Love Series

Contributed by Jeffery Anselmi on Nov 19, 2021

God's unfailing love comes to us when we fail and repent.

INTRODUCTION • The Temple was completed on March 15, 515 BC. • The trek that took around 70 plus years was over. • Thanks to God's plan with the Persian Empire Temple was completed. • Now what? Is it over? • Not be a long shot. • In 458 BC, Ezra, along with some others still in Babylon, ...read more

Scripture: Ezra 9:1-15, Ezra 10:1-4

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

A True Love

Contributed by Norman Bernad on Sep 23, 2020

On Valentine's Day everybody may be talking about love but do most people really understand how important real love is-to a marriage-to a relationship-to the home-to the Christian life-even to the church!

A True Love (A True Valentina) 1. Exodus 32:30-33 2. Philemon: 1.8-20 3. Psalm : 136 On Valentine's Day everybody may be talking about love but do most people really understand how important real love is-to a marriage-to a ...read more

Scripture: Exodus 32:30-33, Philemon 1:8-20

Denomination: Assembly Of God