Sermons on Love First:

Desperate For Love Series

Contributed by Scott Bayles on Jan 20, 2008

In Mark 5, Jesus meets a woman whose desperate, but determined. After touching his garment she is delivered!

Desperate for Love In Mark 5, we find that Jesus was a man on a mission. A very important mission. In fact, it was literally a matter of life and death. Jesus was on his way home, having just cross back over lake Galilee (this time their trip was apparently much less eventful). As always, a crowd ...read more

Scripture: Mark 5:21-34

Denomination: Christian Church

Loving Leadership Series

Contributed by C. Philip Green on Jun 17, 2010

In order to earn the heartfelt respect of their families, fathers must love and lead them.

A young boy had just gotten his driving permit. He asked his father if they could discuss his use of the family car. His father took him into his study and said, “I’ll make a deal with you. You bring your grades up, study the Bible a little, get your hair cut, and then we’ll talk about it.” ...read more

Scripture: 1 Timothy 3:4-5

Denomination: Evangelical Free

A Look At Love

Contributed by Lee Houston on Jan 9, 2025

This week’s sermon will cover one word whose understandings are central to Judeo-Christian beliefs: I will explain one English word, Love. Why? The Greek language has nine different words for Love with six of those nine translated into bible text.

Sermon: A Look at Love Specific Purpose: The writers of our New Testament wrote mostly in Greek. This sermon's purpose is to investigate the Greek words for 'love'. As pastors, we do our best to explain some point in God’s Word in each sermon. That means we must first dig into ...read more

Scripture: 1 Corinthians 13:1-13, Hebrews 13:4, John 20:2

The Power Of Love

Contributed by David Dewitt on Oct 31, 2001

This Bible study reveals the power of loving Jesus has on our lives.

The Power of Love Luke 7.36-50 Midweek Bible Study October 1, 1997 1. What is happening? Jesus was invited to the house of a Pharisee and a sinful woman hears of Jesus being in town and enters the home. She goes to Jesus and immediately begins to wash His feet and anoints Him with perfume. This ...read more

Scripture: Luke 7:36-50

Denomination: Church Of God

Smart Love

Contributed by Greg Bryan on Nov 16, 2004

Guarding our hearts means to practice SMART LOVE. Tonight I want to share with you 5 REALIZATIONS we must make to get on God’s pathway of smart love.

ILL- Keeper of the Spring Prov. 4:23 tells us…"Above all else, guard your heart, for it is the wellspring of life" Proverbs 4:23 Let’s PRAY Guarding our hearts means to practice SMART LOVE. Tonight I want to share with you 5 REALIZATIONS we must make to get on God’s pathway of smart love. 1. ...read more

Scripture: Proverbs 4:23

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Loving God Series

Contributed by Rev. Bruce A. Shields on May 24, 2006

Look at some thoughts and passages about what loving God is.

Loving God Rev. Bruce A. Shields First Baptist Church Tawas City, Michigan USA www.tawasbaptist.org Psalms 116:1 – 19 1 I love the LORD, for he heard my voice; he heard my cry for mercy. 2 Because he turned his ear to me, I will call on him as long as I live. 3 The cords of death ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 116:1-19

Denomination: Bible Church

An Unnatural Love Series

Contributed by Kevin Ruffcorn on Mar 8, 2011

God loves us with an unnatural love. Jesus calls his disciples to follow his example and to love others with the same unnatural love.

Matthew 5:38-48 “An Unnatural Love” INTRODUCTION Times are changing. Two hundred and thirty years ago the American Revolution was announced by Paul Revere riding on horseback shouting, “The British are coming, the British are coming.” Now revolutions are choreographic ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 5:38-48

Denomination: Lutheran

What Is Love? Series

Contributed by Jeffrey Sims on Feb 8, 2015

A sermon geared toward finding out what love really is and how we are called to Love others

Hadaway Asked what it was, Tina Turner wanted to know what it had to do with it, Mickey Gilly was looking for it in all the wrong places, and Aerosmith found it in an elevator. In cased you haven't got it yet we are talking about love. Love, there are songs about it, poems about it, and even a ...read more

Scripture: 1 Corinthians 13:1-13

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Everlasting Love

Contributed by Luther Sexton on Feb 24, 2019

God's love is everlasting

EVERLASTING LOVE INTRODUCTION: Being Valentines Day, there is a great deal spoken of love today and throughout this week. Many individuals are receiving various gifts in an effort to say, “I Love You.” Examples: Flowers brought to school to students, teachers, and workers. Florists deliveries ...read more

Scripture: Jeremiah 31:3, Psalm 90:2, John 13:1, John 3:16

Denomination: Pentecostal

The Power Of Love Series

Contributed by Kevin Ruffcorn on May 22, 2012

Jesus highlights the core message of his ministry and his gospel to the disciples and his followers. Jesus' life, ministry and message can be summed up, "Love each other."

John 15:9-17 "The Power of Love" INTRODUCTION Jesus is nearing the end of his earthly ministry. His disciples have been with him for three years. They have seen Jesus cast out demons, heal the sick, give sight to the blind and enable the lame to walk. They have been with Jesus when he ...read more

Scripture: John 15:9-19

Denomination: Lutheran

Love Me!

Contributed by Gaither Bailey on May 28, 2011

Sermon for the 6th Sunday of Eastertide.

John 14: 15 – 24 / Love Me! Intro: "All You Need Is Love" is a song written by John Lennon and credited to Lennon/McCartney. It was first performed by The Beatles on Our World, the first live global television link. Watched by 400 million in 26 countries, the program was broadcast via ...read more

Scripture: John 14:15-21

Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

The Conviction Of Love Series

Contributed by James Bohrer on Sep 6, 2017

REAL LOVE GOES BEYOND MERE SENTIMENT. LOVE MUST BE BASED UPON THE WILL TO LOVE EVEN WHEN CIRCUMSTANCES MAKE IT DIFFICULT. LOVE ACTS IN THE BEST INTEREST OF THE OTHER PERSON.

RUTH 1 The Conviction of Love Love is a choice. God loved us when we behaved in unlovable ways. Romans 5:8 “ CHAPTER 1:3-10; 14-19 3 Then Elimelech, Naomi’s husband, died; and she was left with her two sons. 4 They took for themselves Moabite women as wives; the name of the one was Orpah and the ...read more

Scripture: Ruth 1:3-13

Denomination: Baptist

Love - Not Condemnation

Contributed by William Akehurst on Jan 14, 2023

GOD IS THE GOD OF SALVATION. From HIS GREAT LOVE and Mercy for us, came to save and forgive, not to condemn. Show LOVE – not condemnation.

2023.01.15. Sermon. Love - Not condemnation. Forgiven and Forgiveness William Akehurst, HSWC BIG IDEA: GOD IS THE GOD OF SALVATION. From HIS GREAT LOVE and Mercy for us, HE came to save and forgive, not to condemn. Show LOVE – not condemnation. NO CONDEMNATION FOR THOSE IN CHRIST ...read more

Scripture: John 3:16-18, Luke 6:36-37, Matthew 7:1-5, John 8:1-11, 1 Peter 4:8, John 13:34-35, Romans 8:1-11  (view more)  (view less)

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Transforming Love

Contributed by James Botts on Sep 1, 2002

"Transforming Love" looks at 1 Corinthians 13:1-8 for practical principles for applying God’s love in my family relationships.

The Crossing Community Church “Transforming Love” Pastor Jim Botts June 16th, 2002 -1 Corinthians 13:13 There are three things that will endure--faith, hope, and love--and the greatest of these is love (NLT). Love is a very popular word in our society. Amazon.com lists 2,652 book titles ...read more

Scripture: 1 Corinthians 13:1-8

Denomination: Baptist

The Love Of Life Series

Contributed by Keith Walker on May 19, 2004

"Thou Shalt Not Kill" and how it applies to issues such as murder, abortion, euthanasia, suicide and war.

INTRODUCTION Alexander M. Sanders, Jr. is the Chief Judge of the South Carolina Court of Appeals. He spoke to the graduating class of the University of South Carolina in 1992. His daughter, Zoe was a member of that class. He told a story about when Zoe was 3 years old. Sanders came home to find a ...read more

Scripture: Exodus 20:13, Matthew 5:21-22

Denomination: Baptist