Sermons on Love Covers Sins:

Abiding In Love And Faith

Contributed by Christopher Benfield on Apr 18, 2019

As believers, we are called to love our neighbor as ourselves. We are also expected to stand boldly upon the Word regarding the faith. This requires a delicate balance that is only possible through a close relationship with Christ.

Abiding in Love and Faith 2 John 5-8 As we begin our study today, it is important to remember the context of John’s second epistle. The Gospel was being shared throughout the world and people were responding to the Lord as they heard and received the Gospel. Much of the appeal for the Gospel could ...read more

Scripture: 2 John 1:5-8

Denomination: Baptist

Love: The Foundation For Pentecost

Contributed by Russell Metcalfe on May 6, 2021

"A new commandment I give to you, that you love one another, even as I have loved you, that you also love one another. By this shall all men know that you are My disciples, if you have love one for another."

May 27, 1990 AM  Lesson (I John 4:7-21) Text- John 13:34 A new commandment I give to you, that you love one another, even as I have loved you, that you also love one another. By this shall all men know that you are My disciples, if you have love one for another. INTRODUCTION 1. This is ...read more

Scripture: 1 John 4:7-21, John 13:34

Denomination: Nazarene

Love Beyond Limits Series

Contributed by Christopher Benfield on Dec 8, 2021

Just as it was in Jesus’ day, many have a perception of love, but it is not love as God commands. Much of what we see today described as love does not fit the biblical model for love.

Love beyond Limits Matthew 5: 43-48 As we close out the fifth chapter of Matthew, we are getting close to the midway point of the great sermon Jesus preached. For the past several weeks we have considered various contrasts Jesus made regarding time honored traditions and the reality of what God ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 5:43-48

Denomination: Baptist

God Loves The Unlovable

Contributed by John Gaston on Oct 19, 2022

Many people feel like God doesn't love them. There are reasons God shouldn't love us, but we look at the 4 reasons God does love us, examples of unlovable people He loved, and the unique kind of love that God has for us. Ends with a great illustration.

GOD LOVES THE UNLOVABLE Eph. 2:4-10 INTRODUCTION A. HUMOR: A Cheap Obituary 1. Mrs. Willencot was very frugal. When her husband died, she asked the newspaper how much it would cost for a death notice. “$50 dollars for five words.” 2. “Can I pay for just two words?” she asked. “Like ‘Willencot ...read more

Scripture: Ephesians 2:4-10

Denomination: Assembly Of God

Hedged In Love Hurts

Contributed by Maurice Mccarthy on Sep 26, 2018

How God uses spiritual hedges to get us into alignment with His plans.

Hedged In, Love Hurts PPT 1 Title PPT 2 Text Hosea 1:1 The word of the LORD which came to Hosea the son of Beeri, during the days of Uzziah, Jotham, Ahaz, and Hezekiah, kings of Judah, and during the days of Jeroboam the son of Joash, king of Israel. Hosea 1:2 When the LORD first spoke through ...read more

Scripture: Hosea 1:1-2

Denomination: Pentecostal

Our Love For Christ

Contributed by Rev. Duraimony Dickson on Jul 28, 2025

There is a huge difference between enjoying a person who gives gifts and enjoying the gifts instead of the person. God is our all satisfying treasure and Father and Friend and Savior.

Our Love for Christ Grace to you peace from God our Father and the Lord Jesus Christ. Today I want to explain how we can deepen “Our Love for Christ.” A personal relationship with Christ is a transformative connection with Jesus Christ, characterized by faith, trust, intimacy, and a commitment to ...read more

Scripture: 1 John 3:1

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Love Your Enemies Series

Contributed by Aneel Aranha on Feb 26, 2021

In probably his most radical command to us, Jesus tells us to love our enemies. How’s it going with that, dear Christian?

Scripture Reading: Matthew 5:43-48 “You have heard that it was said, ‘Love your neighbor and hate your enemy.’ But I tell you, love your enemies and pray for those who persecute you, that you may be children of your Father in heaven. He causes his sun to rise on the evil and the good, and sends ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 5:43-48

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

God's Definition Of Love

Contributed by Clark Tanner on Nov 16, 2000

A devotion for growing believers

“WE KNOW LOVE BY THIS, THAT HE LAID DOWN HIS LIFE FOR US, AND WE OUGHT TO LAY DOWN OUR LIVES FOR THE BRETHREN.” It is an interesting coincidence, that in John’s gospel, chapter three, verse 16 says, “For God so loved the world, that He gave His only Son, so that whoever believes in Him might ...read more

Scripture: 1 John 3:16

Denomination: Orthodox

Love, Forgiveness And Reconciliation Series

Contributed by Babatunde Bello on Aug 10, 2011

LOVE FOR OURSELVES WILL HELP US TO LIVE HEALTHILY AND MAKE HEAVEN

Introduction: This is a picture of a quarrelling usher and a member of the congregation. When this member gets to the entrance of the church and finds that the usher mounting the entrance gate is his/her enemies and immediately turns away from entering the church, how would God view your ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 5:38-48

Denomination: Pentecostal

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

Love Me Tender

Contributed by Bradford Robinson on Feb 18, 2003

This sermon looks at what it means for us as Christians to be a people of love by looking at how we are called to love each other, love our enemies, and the role forgiveness plays in this love.

This year was a sad year for many football fans because it marked the end of an era. The historic Veterans stadium in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania was closed for good. The turf was horrendous and opposing players dreaded the trip to the vet because with one step, a career could be ended. But it ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 5:40-45, Romans 12:19-21

Denomination: Methodist

Experiencing God's Love Series

Contributed by Steven Dow on Mar 23, 2006

"Living a Life of Love" - Part 4. The final message of this series looks at seven qualities of God’s love found in John 3:16.

EXPERIENCING GOD’S LOVE Living a Life of Love – 4 John 3:16 (ESV) March 26, 2006 INTRODUCTION: This morning we will be concluding our series called “Living a Life of Love.” Just to recap what we have gone through so far: In week one our theme was love your spouse. In week two our theme was ...read more

Scripture: John 3:16, John 3:11-21

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

Love Your Neighbor

Contributed by Melvin Myers on Nov 12, 2012

who is your neighbor? why would we not love them?

The hospital's consulting dietician was giving a lecture to several community nurses from the. 'The rubbish we put into our stomachs and consume should have killed most of us sitting here, years ago. Red meat is terrible. Fizzy drinks attack your stomach lining. Chinese food is loaded with msg. ...read more

Scripture: Luke 10:25-37

Denomination: Bible Church

Loving Your Neighborhood Series

Contributed by Mark Schaeufele on Apr 1, 2016

In order to follow Christ requires serving others.

Loving Your Neighborhood Text: Acts 19:13-38 Introduction 1. Illustration: In the book, The Externally Focused Church, it says, "People need exercise for physical health and service for spiritual health. We learn from the Scriptures, but we grow by serving others" (Chp. 4). 2. It's simple, ...read more

Scripture: Acts 20:13-38

Denomination: Methodist