Sermons on Love For Neighbor:

Heaven & Hell Series

Contributed by John Bright on May 27, 2023

Working through the Gospel of Luke using consecutive expository preaching. Teaching sheet included at end of text.

"Heaven or Hell" Luke 16:19-31 A sermon for 5/7/23 Fifth Sunday of Easter Pastor John Bright Luke 16 “19 There was a rich man who dressed in purple and fine linen and who feasted sumptuously every day. 20 But at his gate lay a poor man named Lazarus whose body was covered with sores, 21 ...read more

Scripture: Luke 16:19-31, Matthew 7:21-23, James 2:14-17, 2 Chronicles 28:3

Denomination: Methodist

Love In The Dark Series

Contributed by C. Philip Green on Apr 10, 2010

If we truly love God and people, then we exalt the Savior, not ourselves, and give everything we have even when the days are dark.

A father passed by his son’s bedroom and was astonished to see the bed nicely made up and everything neat and tidy. Then he saw an envelope propped up on the pillow. It was addressed, “Dad.” With the worst premonition, he opened the envelope and read the letter with trembling hands: Dear Dad, ...read more

Scripture: Mark 12:35-44

Denomination: Evangelical Free

True Love Series

Contributed by David Welch on May 9, 2018

Message 32 from our journey through John's gospel. This message continues our exploration of the true meaning of love with an overview of love as found in Scripture.

Alliance Church Pastor David Welch “Learning to Love” "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(mutual love) all men will know that you are My disciples, if you have love for one another." John ...read more

Denomination: Christian Missionary Alliance

Loving The Unlovable Series

Contributed by Tyler Edwards on Apr 16, 2009

What does it mean to love the unlovable?

Topical March 15th, 2009 Love the Unlovable (accompanied by CIY Video Baht by Derek Hammeke) Look at the face of the child on this picture. Can you see something that is missing from the childs eyes? Innocence. These are not the eyes of a child hopeful about the future and curious about the ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 5:43-48

Denomination: *other

What Is This Thing Called Love?

Contributed by Alison Bucklin on Jul 26, 2023

What is love, that we should know when we have it? Is love a feeling? a right? an instinct? What is love?

Some enchanted evening you will meet a stranger across a crowded room. Neither of you has a clue what the other is like. But your heart rate goes up and your imagination goes into overdrive and, well, you know how it goes, right? Happily ever after is just around the corner. Is this love? On her ...read more

Scripture: Mark 12:28-34

Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

Where Is The Love?

Contributed by Jerry Flury on Nov 6, 2006

Christ said the demonstration of the reality of a relationship with Christ is the bond of love between believers. When the world sees true Christian love in action they will know it’s real. But the question that must be asked is “Where is the Love?”

WHERE IS THE LOVE? JOHN 13:31-35 Introduction: Christ declared that the demonstration of the reality of a relationship with Christ is the bond of love between believers. Note that Christ said when the world sees true Christian love in action they will know that a believer’s professed faith is not ...read more

Scripture: John 13:31-35

Denomination: Baptist

Love The Brethren Series

Contributed by Dennis Davidson on Oct 29, 2012

The Christian way of life or walking in the light involves not only fellowship with God & with the brethren (1:5-7), consciousness & confession of sin (1:8-10), obedience by imitation of Christ (2:1-6). Walking in the light also requires love of the breth

1 JOHN 2: 7-11 [LIFE, LIGHT & LOVE SERIES] LOVE THE BRETHREN [Romans 13:8-10] "I just love that hat!" "Man, I really love the old-fashioned kind of baked beans!" “But, Mom, don’t you realize that Tim and I love each other?" Words, like coins, can be in circulation for such a long ...read more

Scripture: 1 John 2:7-11

Denomination: Baptist

Apple Of Love Series

Contributed by James Westervelt on Nov 21, 2001

What is "physical fruit"? "An outward evidence of the inward nature of the tree." (We know an apple tree is an apple tree because is produces apples). Likewise, if we are walking in the Spirit, we will evidence His inward presence.

THE APPLE OF LOVE In John 15:8, Jesus declared, "In this is My Father glorified, that you bear much fruit, so shall you be My disciples." We glorify the Father and prove that we are followers of Jesus, when we produce the Fruit of the Spirit. The Fruit of the Spirit is much ...read more

Scripture: Galatians 5:22, John 13:34

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Loving Together

Contributed by Todd Stiles on Nov 22, 2006

What would life and church be like without love? Find out as we walk through 1 Corinthians 13, the love chapter.

"Loving Together" 1 Corinthians 13:1-13 While our Elders find their seat, I’ll ask you to locate four chapters in your Bible, 1 Cor. 11-14, and hold those pages in your hand. Now, let me ask you a question: When you look at all the things a church does, what stands out as the most important? In ...read more

Scripture: 1 Corinthians 13:1-13

Denomination: Baptist

Agape Love PRO Sermon

Contributed by Sermon Research Assistant on Sep 28, 2023

Explore the nature, necessity, and expression of Agape Love - God's unconditional love - and how we, as followers of Christ, are called to embody and express this love to others.

Good morning, Church Family! Today, we'll be diving deep into our understanding of love – not just any kind of love, but Agape Love – the kind of love God showers on us every day. It's a kind of love that is unique and powerful, and it's a kind of love that we, as followers of Christ, are called to ...read more

Scripture: Galatians 5:22-23

Topics: Fruits, Spirit

A Righteous Love

Contributed by Bobby Mcdaniel on Sep 18, 2003

This messages teaches how to make our love for one another emulate God’s love for man.

A Righteous Love Ref.: Luke 6:27-38 Gal. 6:7 The Bible Knowledge Commentary The Bible Background Commentary This parallel of Matthew’s record of Jesus’ “Sermon on the Mount” is frequently called “The Sermon on the Plain.” · In previous verses, Jesus delivers the Beatitudes—pronouncements that ...read more

Scripture: Luke 6:27-38, Galatians 6:7

Love Is The Answer

Contributed by Davon Huss on Feb 5, 2008

A sermon on love from 1 Corinthians 13. Many ideas taken from Max Lucado.

Sermon for 2/3/2008 Love is the Answer Introduction: Blessid Union of Souls- Violence is spread worldwide and there are families on the street And we sell drugs to children now oh why can’t we just see That all we do is eliminate our future with the things we do today Money is our incentive now so ...read more

Scripture: 1 Corinthians 13:1-13

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Growing In Love PRO Sermon

Contributed by Sermon Research Assistant on Oct 31, 2023

This sermon explores the importance of fostering friendships based on faith, practicing benevolence, and giving generously, all underpinned by God's boundless love.

Good morning, my dear friends. We gather here today, in this sacred place. A place of love. A place of hope. A place of faith. We gather to share in the Word of God. To draw strength from His teachings. To find comfort in His love. Opening Scripture Reading – Let us turn to the Holy Scripture, John ...read more

Scripture: John 13:34-35

Topics: Growing In Love, For God

Loving Your Enemies Series

Contributed by Stephen E. Trail on Jul 24, 2011

Loving those who are unloveable and unloving.

Redemptive Relationships “Loving Your Enemies” Matthew 5:43-48 Matthew 5:43 Ye have heard that it hath been said, Thou shalt love thy neighbor, and hate thine enemy. 44 But I say unto you, Love your enemies, bless them that curse you, do good to them that hate you, and pray for them ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 5:43-48

Denomination: Baptist

It's All About Love

Contributed by Jeffrey Sims on Oct 28, 2017

This sermon is about the two greatest commandments Jesus gives the Pharisees when He is questioned. Also it calls into question whether we are a player or a spectator in our church.

Well Jesus had passed the test of the Sadducees’ and had shut them down so the Pharisees stepped up to the plate so to speak. Now the Sadducees were more of a political group but the Pharisees were the keepers of scripture and Biblical Law, there were 632 laws and rules for the practice of their ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 22:34-40

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational