Sermons on Love Incarnate:

God's Gift To Men

Contributed by Jon Lipka on Jul 8, 2014

The sacred mystery of Christmas is the Incarnation, that God became flesh and made His dwelling among us. The world opposes this mystery as irrational and offensive, because it points to our fallen nature and need for a Savior.

The Mystery of Christmas, what makes it special, is the Incarnation. A mystery is not part of our human, rational understanding. It is sublime, and part of divine revelation. Non-Christians can witness the events of Christmas—the baby in the manger, etc.—but without God’s ...read more

Scripture: John 1:1-18

Denomination: Anglican

Brother Jesus

Contributed by Jim Keegan on Dec 3, 2020

God, in Jesus, identifies with us and reveals his love for us in as real and personal a way as possible. And the more we come to understand and appreciate the full humanity of Christ, the stronger our relationship with God will be.

Hebrews 2:10-18 (Read Hebrews 2:10-11, 14-18) In 1980 a woman named Rosie Ruiz ran the NY City Marathon and finished first in the Women’s Division--or so it seemed initially. After she received the star treatment at the finish line, though, some of the event staff realized that they hadn’t ...read more

Scripture: Hebrews 2:10-18

Love: The Prerequisite To A Life Changing Experience Series

Contributed by Jack Perkins, D.min., Ladc, Csac, Cclc on Aug 6, 2021

John paints a beautiful picture of God and the life of believers. He says that love is the preeminent attribute of God and this is seen in the cross. Christian love doesn’t happen by self-determination, it happens because of the abiding presence of Holy Spirit.

G.A. Studdert-Kennedy, the English chaplain poet, found himself alone one dark night on the cliffs of Dover, peering sightlessly into the darkness across the English Channel. His thoughts led him to wonder what kind of force lingered in the darkness. As he thought about who may be lingering in ...read more

Scripture: 1 John 4:7-12

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

God's Love Is The Key

Contributed by Dr. Craig Nelson on Mar 9, 2019

What makes Christianity completely different and unique from all the other religions in the world is ‘love’ because it is the only religion where Jesus Christ, who is love Himself, comes to dwell within each willing heart when invited to.

I am firmly convinced that every human being has an unquenchable longing for love, and to love and be loved, because God is love (1 John 4:8). The love a person feels for another is just a minute shadow of God’s love for EVERYONE! Jesus Christ is the very definition of love itself and the empirical ...read more

Scripture: 1 John 4:8, Genesis 1:27, 1 John 4:19, John 3:16, Matthew 22:37-39, Mark 12:31, Revelation 19:7, Song of Songs 4:9-10  (view more)  (view less)

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Be Prepared - Proclaim The Birth" Series

Contributed by Kevin Ruffcorn on Jan 1, 2008

The Christmas Story not only proclaims God’s love in his incarnation, but also demonstrates how God moves through the lives of regular people to establish his kingdom

Matthew 1:18-25 “Be Prepared – Proclaim the Birth” INTRODUCTION The Christmas Story is the story of God--Creator of the Universe--interacting with human history. This story, however, is not just about God’s loving and grace-filled activity, it is also about Mary and Joseph. This young ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 1:18-23

Denomination: Lutheran

To Love Or Not To Love Series

Contributed by Rodney Fry on Oct 19, 2005

I John 2: 1-17

To Love or Not to Love? That Is the Question I John 2:1-17 I. Introduction A. The Epistle with the Family in Mind 1. "My little children" 2. "Our fellowship is with the Father and His Son Jesus Christ" B. Love in Our Earthly Families 1. Lovers pledging their love in marriage 2. Love ...read more

Scripture: 1 John 2:1-17

Denomination: Baptist

Loving Love

Contributed by Barry O Johnson on Feb 20, 2019

God’s love is so misunderstood. This message looks at a prophecy delivered in 2008 about what God’s love means.

God is good. All the time. To me. Say it again. God is good. All the time. To me! Praise the Lord! A couple of weeks ago I was reading through some of the prophecies that have come forth here in this church. I came across one from 2008 that’s titled “Love, Repentance, and Judgment.” As I started ...read more

Scripture: Philippians 1:9, John 14:21-24, John 14:15, Jonah 4:1-2, Jonah 3:1-10, Jonah 1:1-2, 1 John 4:16, 1 John 4:7-8, Psalm 119:160, Psalm 119:128, Psalm 119:112, Psalm 119:104, Psalm 119:89, Psalm 119:60, Psalm 119:11, Galatians 5:6, 1 John 2:1-5, 1 John 5:1-4  (view more)  (view less)

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

To Love Or Not To Love?

Contributed by Chris Thron on Oct 18, 2000

Are we ready to embrace ALL the consequences of God’s love being shed abroad into our hearts?

Note: the following article (in its original form) provoked a discussion on another site entitled, "Walk Away from Fundamentalism" (http://www.aimoo.com/forum/postview.cfm?id=319472&CategoryID=22217&ThreadID=528621). Part of this discussion, and my replies, are included below, following the ...read more

Scripture: 1 John 4:7-13

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Christmas Morning Sermon: Good News And The Wonder Of The Incarnation Series

Contributed by Dean Courtier on Dec 19, 2024

Christmas brings with it a variety of emotions. For some, it’s joy and excitement as we think about presents and celebrations. For others, it can feel lonely, empty, or even stressful. I want to remind you of this: Christmas is good news for everyone.

Christmas Morning Sermon: Good News and the Wonder of the Incarnation Introduction Hello everyone, and a very Happy Christmas to you! I’m so glad you’ve chosen to celebrate the birth of our Saviour this morning. Today, we come together to rejoice in the most important birth in human history—the ...read more

Scripture: Luke 2:10-11, Romans 3:23, John 3:16, John 1:14, Philippians 2:6-7, Hebrews 1:3, Matthew 1:23, Romans 6:23  (view more)  (view less)

Denomination: Pentecostal

Lesson 3: God Revealed Through The Pattern Of The Incarnation Series

Contributed by Joshua Blackmon on Jul 2, 2025

Exploring the Communicable Attributes of God Through the Mystery of Christ’s Descent, Nature, and Redemption

Lesson 3: God Revealed Through the Pattern of the Incarnation Exploring the Communicable Attributes of God Through the Mystery of Christ’s Descent, Nature, and Redemption John 1:1-3,14 In the beginning was the Word, and the Word was with God, and the Word was God. 2 He was with God in the ...read more

Scripture: John 1:4, John 1:1-3, John 1:14, Philippians 2:5-11

Denomination: Pentecostal

Have A Holly, Jolly Bankruptcy!

Contributed by Dr. Ronald Shultz on Dec 21, 2016

So Jesus' birthday is celebrated by going into debt for stuff when He came to set us free? He only got a manger and people who loved Him. Why do we need stuff we cannot afford?

Luke 2:7 And she brought forth her firstborn son, and wrapped him in swaddling clothes, and laid him in a manger; because there was no room for them in the inn. "No holiday should manipulate you to the point where you are going into debt just to so show someone that you love them." - ...read more

Scripture: Luke 2:7

Denomination: Baptist

Christ-Mas

Contributed by R. Escoanyelin Ortiz on Dec 10, 2011

TO DESCRIBE WHAT IS THE MEANING OF CHRISTMAS

"AND THE WORD BECAME FLESH" (JOHN 1:14). WHY IS JESUS CALLED THE WORD? THROUGH WORDS YOU EXPRESS YOUR INNER THOUGHTS. THUS, WORDS ARE THE EXPRESSION OF YOURSELF. CHRIST IS GOD-EXPRESSED, GOD KNOWN, AND GOD MANIFESTED! CHRIST IS THE LIVING REVELATION OF GOD! CHRIST IS NOT AN IDEA OF GOD, CHRIST IS ...read more

Scripture: John 1:14

Denomination: Pentecostal

The Necessity Of Flesh PRO Sermon

Contributed by Sermon Research Assistant on Nov 2, 2023

Explores the transformative power of grace, brought into the world through Jesus, and its profound impact on our lives, faith, and relationship with God.

Good morning, friends. It's a joy to be here with you today. We're here to talk about something that's at the very heart of our faith. It's something that has changed the course of history. It's something that has the power to change our lives. It's something called grace. Grace. A simple word. ...read more

Scripture: Galatians 4:4-5

Topics: Incarnation, Salvation

Love Is A Four-Letter Word

Contributed by Dr. Craig Nelson on May 18, 2022

Many four-letter words are used tritely as vulgar and profane slang or to curse someone.

The word "love" is also a four-letter word used so commonly that its true meaning and significance has been lost. People say they 'love' their house, car, clothes, church, school, pets, food, family, friends, hairdo, music, makeup, movies, etc., and they 'love' God. The ...read more

Scripture: 1 John 4:7-21, Genesis 3:6, Romans 5:19, 1 Corinthians 13:4-7, Luke 11:11-13, Matthew 22:37-40  (view more)  (view less)

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

"God Moved Into The Neighborhood"

Contributed by Ken Sauer on Dec 15, 2017

A sermon about being Christ to those around us.

“God Moved into the Neighborhood” John 1:1-5, 14 A couple of years ago on Christmas Eve, a teenager named Karla felt called to go to a nearby nursing home. She went from room to room, offering to read the Christmas story from the Gospels. After reading, she prayed with the residents and ...read more

Denomination: United Methodist