Sermons on love for self: showing 1,231-1,245 of 172,555

A Celebration Of Love Series

Contributed by Danny Nance on Mar 21, 2008

First-person narrative preached in a series of narratives for Advent

A Celebration of Love Jn. 1:1-5 In the beginning was the Word, and the Word was with God, and the Word was God. He was with God in the beginning. Through him all things were made; without him nothing was made that has been made. In him was life, and that life was the light of men. The light ...read more

Scripture: John 1:1-5

Denomination: Baptist

Perfect Love

Contributed by Mark Opperman on Sep 10, 2008

We can only love perfectly when we have been changed by God’s perfect love. I. The Twisting of Perfect Love. II. The Example of Perfect Love. III. The Call to Perfect Love.

Perfect Love Matthew 5:43-48 43 ”You have heard that it was said, ’Love your neighbor and hate your enemy.’ 44 But I tell you: Love your enemies and pray for those who persecute you, 45 that you may be sons 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: Assembly Of God

Cultivate Love Series

Contributed by Chad Garrison on Mar 2, 2009

We are all called to continually "Cultivate" the Fruit of the Spirit. Here we focus on Love.

Cultivate the Fruit of the Spirit Love Galatians 5:16-25 A few months ago, we as a church went through a series titled “Doing Church as a Team”. Towards the end of the series, we took a small “side step” and spoke about making sure that we were developing the Fruit of the Spirit in our own lives ...read more

Scripture: Galatians 5:16-25

Denomination: Foursquare

The Loving Community Series

Contributed by Aubrey Vaughan on Oct 23, 2006

this is the 2nd in the series of the purpose driven Church entitled Loving community.

A loving community John 15:1.17 /Acts 4:32 Our Church statement is that we are a Church building community where everybody is somebody and Jesus Christ is Lord. That will only be a reality when reqal love is expressed to one another and others around us. When Brandon Moody visited his uncles ...read more

Scripture: John 15:1-17

Denomination: Baptist

Extravagant Love Series

Contributed by Guy Caley on May 8, 2006

5th in the Series "Near to His Heart: The Gospel of John." Looks at Mary’s Extravagant gift to Jesus and asks if we give extravagantly to Him.

There is a wonderful story by the name of Babette’s Feast, by Isak Dineson. The setting is a small village on the coast of Denmark many years ago. Two spinster sisters provide leadership for a small church, which was founded by their now dead pastor-father many years before. The group has dwindled ...read more

Scripture: John 12:1-8

Denomination: Assembly Of God

Loving Sincerely Series

Contributed by Mark Opperman on Jun 19, 2012

This is the other "love chapter" of the NT (1 Cor. 13 being the main one). Paul’s commands or exhortations in these verses are really ways of expressing love to God and to fellow human beings.

Loving Sincerely Romans 12:9-21 9 Love must be sincere. Hate what is evil; cling to what is good. 10 Be devoted to one another in brotherly love. Honor one another above yourselves. 11 Never be lacking in zeal, but keep your spiritual fervor, serving the Lord. 12 Be joyful in hope, ...read more

Scripture: Romans 12:9-21

Denomination: Assembly Of God

Labor Of Love

Contributed by Michael Deutsch on Dec 5, 2012

A labor day sermon about our calling in the world.

September 2, 2012 Colossians 3:23-24 Labor of Love Well, summer’s pretty much over. In a few more weeks the leaves will begin to change color and fall to the ground. Temperatures will turn cold and we’ll see that weird white stuff on the ground. Labor day weekend signifies a shift ...read more

Scripture: Colossians 3:23-24

Denomination: Baptist

Love First

Contributed by Steven Simala Grant on Apr 10, 2012

We see real love in Jesus as he gave up his life for us.

Love First Jan 8, 2012 Intro: Let’s start with a little exercise: I want you to think of a fictional character that is widely admired. I’ll give you a bit of a start – I looked online for some lists of famous fictional characters and came up with some names: Batman, James ...read more

Scripture: John 3:16-22

Denomination: Baptist

Sacrificial Love

Contributed by Jerry Flury on Dec 12, 2010

At Christmas we are often entertained with amusing stories of sacrificial love such as "It’s a Wonderful Life" and "The Gift of the Magi". In the Word of God we find a true story of sacrificial love demonstrated by a woman named Ruth.

Sacrificial Love Ruth 1:11-18 Introduction: At Christmas we are often entertained with stories of sacrificial love. We are all familiar with Jimmy Steward’s role in “It’s a Wonderful Life”. Steward, the hero, ...read more

Scripture: Ruth 1:11-18

Denomination: Baptist

To Love Is To Obey

Contributed by Ajai Prakash on Oct 16, 2014

We must slow down at God’s “yellow lights,” stop at His “red lights,” and proceed at His “green lights” for the highest reason - love. The absence of obedience just shows our rebellion and UN-love for God.

Opening illustration: One morning as I left Maureena for work, I began to wonder, why should I obey God’s laws? The answer played out as I approached a traffic light that had just turned yellow. A driver at the intersection waited to make sure I had fully stopped. Why did I stop? I asked ...read more

Scripture: Mark 12:28-34

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Love In The Family

Contributed by Bishop Prof. Julius Soyinka on Feb 3, 2017

Each of us should re-double our efforts to ensure that our families are all that they should be. Husbands and wives have a God-given obligation to love one another and to submit to one another for the glory of God.

LOVE IN THE FAMILY Study Text: 1 John 3: 10 - 12 Introduction: - Families generally begin in love. A man and woman fall in love, they get married, and out of their love come children. . In the beginning, God established the family as the first of all human relationships. - From that family, God ...read more

Scripture: 1 John 3:10-12

Denomination: Pentecostal

Unconditional Love Series

Contributed by Danny Davis on Jan 30, 2014

When God brings us into His kingdom through faith in Christ we become His son or daughter. Because He loves us so much and wants the best for our lives He sometimes brings discipline to us. The fact that we are corrected by our Father is proof

(ME) Good morning Odessa First – IT’S A GREAT DAY TO SERVE OUR RISEN KING: JESUS CHRIST! If you are with us for the first time this morning let me introduce myself. I am Danny Davis and I am the Senior Pastor here at this great assembly. Here at Odessa First we believe in the Bible ...read more

Scripture: Hebrews 12:4-12

Denomination: Assembly Of God

Extreme Love

Contributed by Kerry Haynes on Feb 24, 2019

Jesus calls us to an extreme love, to even love our enemies. He calls us to lay down our rights for revenge, and shows us that God has already given us that kind of love, while we were God's enemy.

Luke 6:27-36 Extreme Love [Please contact me at kerry.n.haynes@gmail.com for sermon outline in Word.] Today’s passage is a tough one; that’s why I chose it, so I could better understand it myself. Is Jesus saying we are to give in to bullies? Is he taking away our right to self-defense? Is the ...read more

Scripture: Luke 6:27-36, Matthew 5:38-48, Exodus 22:25-27

Denomination: Baptist

Love Is Not Rude Series

Contributed by Glenn Pease on Mar 17, 2021

A rude person who is not courteous and polite is a liability in every area of life. But one who has these qualities is always an asset.

The ship Tecumseh was engaged in a battle with the ship Tennessee. A torpedo struck the Tecumseh and it began to sink immediately. Out of a crew of 114 men, 93 went down with the ship because it sank so fast. Tunis Craven was the Commander and at the time the torpedo struck he was in the tiny ...read more

Scripture: 1 Corinthians 13:5

For Growing Love Series

Contributed by Scott Jewell on Feb 18, 2024

Paul's love for the church of Philippi motivated his prayers for them. What does this demonstrate for us as we pray for our churches today?

This past Wednesday, we celebrated Valentine’s Day. So it seems appropriate that we talk about a prayer about growing love since the idea of love is on people’s minds. I had to chuckle when I saw this meme on Facebook and shared it with someone who had posted to see if anyone would like ...read more

Scripture: Philippians 1:3-11

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ