Sermons on Love For Christ:

Christ Is The King…so What?!?

Contributed by Maurice Schaus on Nov 22, 2003

What difference does Jesus make in our lives? How does God’s love impact our daily lives?

Today is Christ the King Sunday! It’s the day we lift Christ up as our Lord and Savior, our highest good and ultimate goal. But just what do we mean when we say Christ is the “King?” What does the word “King” mean to you? There’s: “Ole’ King Cole Was a Merrie Old Soul,” Nat King Cole, Martin ...read more

Scripture: John 18:33-37, Matthew 18:12-14

Denomination: Lutheran

When Christ Is All In All

Contributed by Gerald Steffy on Oct 6, 2009

When Christ is all in all, a true Christian will seek to be obedient to Christ and reach out too others with love with the fullness of God.

WHEN CHRIST IS ALL IN ALL--Colossians 3:12-17 Proposition: When Christ is all in all, a true Christian will seek to be obedient to Christ and reach out too others with love with the fullness of God. Objective: My purpose is to challenge God’s people to fully make Christ all in all and live a ...read more

Scripture: Colossians 3:12-17

Denomination: Baptist

In Christ, I Am...a Body Builder Series

Contributed by Vic Folkert on Aug 17, 2018

How can we build the church, and make disciples? Work toward unity, build on the strengths of all, and speak the truth in love.

IN CHRIST, I AM…A BODY BUILDER—Ephesians 4:1-16 (Series on Ephesians: In Christ, I Am…) Why go to church? Some people go to church for what they can get out of it: encouragement, friendship, support, or moral direction for themselves and their family. Others, especially today, look for those ...read more

Scripture: Ephesians 4:1-16

Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

Rooted In Christ

Contributed by Daniel Owen on Jul 25, 2003

A children’s sermon illustrating our need to be rooted and grounded in Christ.

Children’s talk: Ephesians 3:14-21 Prop: Small Oak tree in a pot. Can anyone tell me what type of plant is in this pot? (Oak). Not that long ago, this little oak was just a small seed. Can anyone tell me what the seed of an oak is called? (Acorn). There’s even a well known proverb which ...read more

Scripture: Ephesians 3:14-21

Denomination: Episcopal/Anglican

Ambassadors Of Christ Series

Contributed by Chris Appleby on Feb 7, 2005

Stand up as ambassadors of Christ, gladly sharing the good news with those who haven’t yet heard. And pray that those who hear the gospel will respond today while the opportunity is there.

I guess everyone knows that home ground advantage can be a significant factor in a game of football. Sydney is much more successful at the SCG than in Melbourne. Brisbane is close to unbeatable at the Gabba. But what is it that gives them that home ground advantage? It can’t just be the football ...read more

Denomination: Anglican

Ambassadors For Christ

Contributed by Kevin Higgins on Nov 3, 2019

Every believer represents Christ in this world. This text shows a few ways to represent Him better.

2 Corinthians 5:11-21 Ambassadors for Christ Oak Ridge Baptist Church October 27, 2019 Introduction Today I want to challenge you with one simple idea. I want to plead with you to give your life to Christ. If you’ve never trusted Jesus Christ as your savior, I plead with you even now to give your ...read more

Scripture: 2 Corinthians 5:11-21

Denomination: Baptist

Walking In Love Series

Contributed by Shawn Drake on Aug 7, 2003

This is the 3rd study in the study "Light In The Darkness".

WALKING IN LOVE 1 John 2:7-17 As we continue in our study, “Light In The Darkness”, we will be studying the need to walk in love as Christians. In the Greek language there are four words for our word “love”. Eros: This is a sensual or erotic type of love. This word is never used in the ...read more

Scripture: 1 John 2:7-17

Denomination: Baptist

Relying On God's Love Series

Contributed by Terry Denis on Feb 26, 2019

Apostle John reiterates his call for Christians to love one another. Somehow, this is difficult to do but John reminded us to rely on God's love and not our selfish love. Our selfish love discriminates and is subjective but the love of God is pure and unconditional.

Relying on God’s Love 1 John 4:13-21 Introduction Apostle John is often called the “apostle of love” because he spoke about the subject on love more than the other New Testament writers. The manner of John’s discourse seems to tell us that the believers did not understand the true message of ...read more

Scripture: 1 John 4:13-21

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Keep Safe, My Love, Iii Series

Contributed by Dr. Gale A. Ragan-Reid on May 30, 2019

Greetings in the Holy Name of Jesus, My brothers and sisters what is it that you want from a scary world of death and desolation; wastes and destructions; but to keep safe, my love?

Safe, My Love, III by Dr. Gale A. Ragan-Reid (3/17/2019) “And he said unto him, Thy brother is come; and thy father hath killed the fatted calf, because he hath received him safe and sound “ (St. Luke 15:27, King James Version [The prodigal son]). Greetings in the Holy Name of Jesus, My ...read more

Scripture: John 3:16, Acts 27:44, Acts 28:1-6

Denomination: Friends

The Law Of Love Displayed In The Practice Of Paul Series

Contributed by Ken Mckinley on May 19, 2023

Being free in Christ, we are still constrained by love.

The Law of Love Displayed in the Practice of Paul Text: 1 Corinthians 9:1-18 Well let me begin by saying that I was really hesitant to preach on this passage today… I was hesitant not because it’s controversial in any way or something that will step on toes… it’s really not that kind of passage. ...read more

Scripture: 1 Corinthians 9:1-18, Philippians 4:15

Denomination: Independent/Bible

What The Resurrection Of Christ Does For Us

Contributed by Jody Vansickle on Apr 12, 2010

Easter is over, but what has really been accomplished? What does the resurrection prove?

I). FIRST, IT PROVES HE LOVES US… Our salvation can only be attributed to two things; and both those things involve love: First, the love of God the Father, that is so great for us that He gave His only begotten Son for us! o 2 Chronicles 2:11, “Jehovah loves His ...read more

Scripture: Revelation 1:4-8

Denomination: Methodist

Will The Real Christ Please Stand Up? Part 2 Series

Contributed by Eyriche Cortez on Nov 23, 2009

If we really value Jesus Christ, we will value what He values.

The last time I spoke we saw that what we believe about Jesus Christ is the most important thing about us. How we VIEW Jesus Christ determine how we VALUE Him. Our response to our Lord depends upon our relationship with Him. Now, how do we show our value for Him? Let us read 2 Corinthians 5:14-15. ...read more

Scripture: 2 Corinthians 5:14-15

Denomination: Baptist

Our Gifts To Christ

Contributed by Curtis Kittrell on Jun 18, 2003

The greatest gift ever made was by God himself in the person of His Son, Jesus Christ. We read of it in what is called the golden text of the Bible: "For God so loved the world, that he gave his only begotten Son, that whosoever believeth in him should no

OUR GIFTS TO CHRIST Scripture: Psalm 116:12 INTRODUCTION The greatest gift ever made was by God himself in the person of His Son, Jesus Christ. We read of it in what is called the golden text of the Bible: "For God so loved the world, that he gave his only begotten Son, that whosoever ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 116:12, John 15:13

Denomination: Pentecostal

Christ: The Better Speaker! Series

Contributed by Thomas Mccracken on Oct 16, 2013

This morning we will find that Christ is a better speaker because He has shown us that He does care for us. He has demonstrated His love toward us in that while we were yet sinners He sent His Son to die for us.

Christ IS Better! Christ: The Better Speaker Hebrews 1:1-4 Intro: For anyone that speaks publically, whether in a small group setting or in front of thousands, it is essential to make a connection with those you are speaking to. You may have valuable information, you may have the highest ...read more

Scripture: Hebrews 1:1-4

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