Sermons on Love For The World:

Do We Love Jerusalem Like The Messiah Loves Her?

Contributed by Warner Pidgeon on Jan 20, 2013

A short talk challenging us to start to love Zion, to love Jerusalem with the love that the Messiah has for her; and also to pray for the peace of Jerusalem.

In Luke’s Gospel after Jesus was baptised (3:21) he was led by the Holy Spirit into the desert where he was tempted by the devil for forty days (4:1-2). After resisting the devil Jesus returned to his home town of Nazareth in Galilee. He went to the synagogue on the Sabbath day, and he was ...read more

Scripture: Isaiah 62:1-7

Denomination: Anglican

Love God, Love People - It's That Easy, It's That Complicated

Contributed by Rev. Matthew Parker on Nov 5, 2013

An informal exposition of Jesus' teaching on loving God and loving our neighbour.

This is a short homily for a Tuesday night gathering called The Feast, at The Yonge Street Mission What’s a hobby or pastime of yours? Can you name one thing that you really, really enjoy. You really like a lot? What do you love the most, more than anything on the planet? Love is a strange ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 22:37-40

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Part 1 Loving Believers—becoming A Loving Church Series

Contributed by Kyle Sullivan on Nov 10, 2014

To Love one another.

John 13:34-35 “Love one another. As I have loved you, so you must love one another. By this all men will know that you are my disciples, if you love one another.” (NIV) Question: How do I show love? Loving Believers: 1) Be Genuine. Vs. 9 Question: Why don’t we love Genuinely? ...read more

Scripture: Romans 12:9-16

Denomination: Baptist

Love God And Love Your Neighbor : 1st Commandment Series

Contributed by Michael Larsen on Jul 23, 2019

Jesus is the One True God over all creation and He alone deserves our worship.

Open your Bibles to Mark 12 today as we begin our Summer Series entitled “Love God and Love your Neighbor” We are going to examine the 10 Commandments while focusing on Jesus is summary of the commandments found in the Gospels. We will answer the questions: What role does the law play in the ...read more

Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

Love God And Love Your Neighbor : 5th Commandment Series

Contributed by Michael Larsen on Jul 23, 2019

One reason Jesus is our perfect Savior is because he was a perfect child.

Intro Open your Bibles to Exodus chapter 20 today as we continue our Summer Series entitled “Love God , Love your Neighbor” We are examining the 10 Commandments—God’s moral law—while focusing on Jesus is summary of the commandments found in the New Testament Gospels. The commandments teach us about ...read more

Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

Love God And Love Your Neighbor : 7th Commandment Series

Contributed by Michael Larsen on Aug 2, 2019

Jesus fulfills the 7th commandment perfectly. His church is called to repent on their sin and live a life of purity.

Intro Open your Bibles to Matthew 5 today as we continue our Summer Series entitled “Love God , Love your Neighbor” We are examining the 10 Commandments—God’s moral law—while focusing on Jesus is summary of the commandments found in the New Testament. Jesus tells us “You shall love the Lord your ...read more

Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

Anzac Rememberance -Life Is Changing: Living For Self To Living For Others Series

Contributed by Richard Schwedes on Apr 22, 2015

A sermon that relates to ANZAC Day and how the actions of many soldiers was more about others...than themselves....a perspective of life that Jesus calls us to live...the sermon also discusses the importance of peace in the life of Christians

Living and dieing for others!!! Yesterday was Anzac Day…. It is a very special, some would even say a sacred day in our national calendar. It is a day that helps us understand a little more about what it means to be Australian and why our nation is like it is. For those who don’t ...read more

Scripture: Romans 5:1-11, John 15:12-13

Denomination: Lutheran

Believe In Me, I'll Save The World Series

Contributed by Jeff Strite on Jan 17, 2021

Jesus gave the people one final notice before focusing on His disciples before going to the cross.  What reasons does Jesus give to believe in Him and how do we need to respond? Check out these thoughts from our Family Minister, Scott Jewell

When I was a child, I had visions of grandeur. I wanted to be the hero who saves the world. I liked watching cartoons about heroes- I got up on Saturday mornings to see Super Friends and Mighty Mouse. On weekdays, I got home from school in time to watch Thundercats and Heman. I like ...read more

Scripture: John 12:44-50

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

What Do You See?

Contributed by Samuel M on Jul 4, 2024

What do you see? I see a lot of Jeremiah’s entering God's seasons. A lot of Esther’s in the secular world are being pulled into God's plan.

Moreover the word of the LORD came to me, saying, “Jeremiah, what do you see?” Jeremiah 1:11 What do you see? I see a lot of Jeremiah’s entering God's seasons. A lot of Esther’s in the secular world are being pulled into God's plan. A lot of Jonah’s are being sent to God’s Nineveh. A wave ...read more

Scripture: Jeremiah 1:11

Joy

Contributed by Phillip Smith on Dec 28, 2024

Have you enjoyed the holiday season? Joy and gladness are what Jesus brought to earth. Therefore, we sing songs of gladness. Many sang Joy To The World! Will that joy remain as intense in a few weeks?

Have you enjoyed the holiday season? It is the dedicated season to have harmony with family and friends. It is a time to slow down and enjoy the emotions joy brings. One can feel peace and tranquility. A sense of calmness comes over you. The emotions of love and gladness appear. To the Christian, ...read more

Scripture: James 1:17, Philemon 1:4-7

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

The History Of Marriage Series

Contributed by Jeffery Anselmi on Jun 5, 2009

God has a plan for marriage. We must lovingly communicate that message to both the lost world and the church.

INTRODUCTION • SLIDE #1 • A troubled man came to his lawyer to seek a divorce. The lawyer asked, "Do you have any Grounds? The man replied, "About three acres."The lawyer tried again, "No, I mean do you have a Grudge? The man said, "No, but we have a carport."The lawyer made one last effort: "Are ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 5:31-32

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Authentic Relationships: Being Real In An Artificial World Series

Contributed by Brian Atwood on Apr 30, 2009

How Christ’s friendship with His followers exemplifies the traits necessary to navigate our relationships through tough times.

We begin a new series today on relationships. Every human being is created in God’s image and is therefore a relational being. Since we’re relational beings, if we have any hope of joy and peace and happiness in life we need to know how to “do” relationships. The majority of good relationships ...read more

Scripture: John 15:9-17

Denomination: Baptist

Sermon - Standing Strong In The Faith In A World Of Temptation

Contributed by Otis Mcmillan on May 15, 2025

After Paul heard troubling reports about the church in Corinth and received a letter that the church wrote him, he responded by writing 1 Corinthians. His most basic purpose is to exhort the Corinthian church to live like who they are: “saints” or God’s holy people.

Subject: Standing Strong In a World of Temptation Text: 1Corinthians 16:13-14 “Be on your guard; stand firm in the faith; be courageous; be strong. Do everything in love.” Introduction: How do you stand strong against temptation? It’s not surprising for a church to have sin problems. A church is a ...read more

Scripture: 1 Corinthians 16:13-14, Ecclesiastes 4:12

Denomination: Methodist

Part 1 Harnessing The Eighth Wonder Of The World Series

Contributed by Bryan Fink on Feb 2, 2009

Task: To create interest for supporting the ministry of Asbury.

[S] This summer the Fink’s took one of the most memorable vacations we’ve ever had. We only had two predetermined places to be. The first was to go to Alcove NY to try and locate the home my wife Luckie grew up in. And the second was my sister’s home in Buffalo. Other than that we could go where ...read more

Scripture: Mark 12:28-31

Denomination: Methodist

A Cross-Shaped Life In A Me First World

Contributed by Dasol Kang on Jun 17, 2025

In a world that screams for your rights, the cross calls you to lay them down for the sake of others

- I have a confession to make. For a significant portion of my adult life, I was a devout member of a very strict, very demanding religion. It had its own rituals, its own moral code, and its own unforgivable sins. I’m talking, of course, about the religion of the Incredibly, Spotlessly Clean Car. ...read more

Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed