Sermons on Love Increase And Overflow:

True Love Series

Contributed by Mark A. Barber on Aug 13, 2013

How can we be assured of our election? It is demonstrated in our love for God, then our brethren, then our neighbors, and finally to our enemies

True Love I John 3:13-18 Introduction In the previous section, we are told that what one does defines the person. A person is not who he/she claims to be unless they can back their words with actions. If one speaks like Jesus and acts like the devil, he/she is the latter. The principal ...read more

Scripture: 1 John 3:13-18

Denomination: Independent/Bible

The Love Of God

Contributed by Elizabeth Smith on Aug 15, 2013

The eternal love of Christ

The Love of God INTRODUCTORY POINTS: 1. We all have that longing to be loved. 2. BUT, we live in a love-deprived world. MAIN POINTS: 1. God's love is the answer 2. God's love is received only through faith 3. God's love, when received, is liberating. a. From misery b. From sin c. From ...read more

Scripture: John 3:3-16

Denomination: Baptist

The Greatest Of These Is Love Series

Contributed by David Dykes on Sep 5, 2013

Love is the first of the nine Fruits of the Spirit.

INTRODUCTION Over the summer we’re going to be spending time examining all nine fruit of the Spirit. My main goal for this series is the same as God’s goal—for each of us to display these nine character qualities every day of our lives. But you don’t have to try to be ...read more

Scripture: Galatians 5:22

Denomination: Baptist

Forgotten Love

Contributed by Mike Fogerson on Sep 11, 2013

50 years have passed since Israel had returned from Babylonian exile.Walls repaired, Temple rebuilt, nation restored. Nation was hurting and needing a fresh word from God. They had forgotten their first love.

“A Shining Glimmer of Hope at the End of The Age Series” Malachi Expository 12-Part Series “Forgotten Love” Malachi 1.2-5 2 of 12 June 30, 2013 Chester FBC Dr. Mike Fogerson, Speaker Introduction A Malachi 1:2-5 (NASB) 2 "I have loved you," says the LORD. But ...read more

Scripture: Malachi 1:2-5

Denomination: Baptist

Truth In Love

Contributed by Dennis Davidson on Sep 16, 2013

All who claim loyalty to Jesus must be committed to truth & love. We are to follow the truth and act with love toward one another. Love though is not to overshadow or overcome truth.

2 JOHN TRUTH IN LOVE [Matthew 7:21-23 / 1 Corinthians 13:1-4] Second John is a brief epistle which could have been written on a single sheet of papyrus of standard size [5x9]. The preservation of this brief letter is no doubt a tribute to its spirituality and inspiration. In this short ...read more

Scripture: 2 John 1:1-13

Denomination: Baptist

The Titan Of Love Series

Contributed by Jeffery Anselmi on Sep 20, 2013

Love is not something that we would think would compete with God, but it can.

INTRODUCTION • SLIDE #1 • Take a moment and think about something you love dearly, it could be (SHOULD BE) your spouse, children, a possession, maybe you are in a relationship with someone. Just think about the thing you love the most. • No Sunday school answers think of ...read more

Scripture: Genesis 22:1-19

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Transformed By Love

Contributed by Andy Grossman on Sep 21, 2013

After responding to the call to follow Jesus we are transformed by Him. This sermon shares part of the process

“Transformed by Love” September 15, 2013 John 3:3-7 ”Jesus replied, “Very truly I tell you, no one can see the kingdom of God unless they are born again.” “How can someone be born when they are old?” Nicodemus asked. “Surely they cannot enter a ...read more

Scripture: 2 Corinthians 5:17-18

Denomination: Holiness

First Love

Contributed by Pastor Randall Timblin on Jan 28, 2019

Bone of my Bones and Flesh of my Flesh. That my friends was the First Love. On the Sixth day, God created man and woman (ISHA) and He did it because of LOVE.

HOLY FATHER...we are here in Your presence... to WORSHIP and Adore You. We are here to listen to Your every word... To be filled with Your Almighty Wisdom and Strength We praise You and bless You and Your ALMIGHTY Name YAHWEH LET THIS BE OUR CALL TO WORSHIP SCRIPTURE Genesis 2:20-23 (NKJV) [20] So ...read more

Scripture: Genesis 2:20-23, Genesis 1:26-27, Genesis 3:20, John 3:16-17

Denomination: *other

The Greatest Of These Is Love Series

Contributed by Mary Erickson on Feb 4, 2019

In baptism we have been called as agents of God's love

February 3, 2019 Hope Lutheran Church Jeremiah 1:4-10; 1 Corinthians 13:1-13 The Greatest of These Is Love Friends, may grace and peace be yours in abundance in the knowledge of God and Christ Jesus our Lord. Today is Super Bowl Sunday. Two weeks ago, I was rooting for the Kansas City Chiefs and ...read more

Scripture: Jeremiah 1:4-10, 1 Corinthians 13:1-13

Denomination: Lutheran

The Dimensions Of Love

Contributed by Trevor Chuma on Feb 5, 2019

Ephesians 3:17-19 shows us four dimensions of God’s love:

That Christ may dwell in your hearts through faith; that you, being rooted and grounded in love, may be able to comprehend with all the saints what is the width and length and depth and height to know the love of Christ which passes knowledge; that you may be filled with all the fullness of God ...read more

Scripture: Ephesians 3:17, John 3:16

Denomination: Charismatic

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 In Bloom Series

Contributed by Ed Vasicek on Mar 11, 2019

Genuine believers put in great effort toward loving fellow believers, and yet are willing to be hated for doing right.

Love in Bloom (I John 3:11-18) 1. In the world, a lot of people do things for spite. Here are a few real life examples from some blogs: Today, my boss got mad at me because I told her that I wouldn't be able to work two days out of the week, due to college classes. She then cut back my hours ...read more

Scripture: 1 John 3:11-18

Denomination: Independent/Bible

Love The Church

Contributed by Davon Huss on Nov 23, 2019

Jesus will give us the same 3 gifts he gave to the Asian churches in these letters: Affirmation, correction and promise (From Matt Proctor's book, "Victorious" Chapter 5 "Love the Church Honestly")

HoHum: Matt Proctor- Several years ago, two of my nephews accompanied their mom on a visit to a friend’s house. Ben was 8, Brian was 6. Their mother’s friend was a very neat lady- a place for everything and everything in its place. Though childless, she did have a few toys and handed Ben and ...read more

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Listen For Love Series

Contributed by John Dobbs on Dec 5, 2019

In our text God speaks in different tones that I hope will bring us comfort and joy, to know we are loved by God.

LISTEN FOR LOVE   Isaiah 40:1-11 Introduction It is a traditional English Christmas carol, one of the oldest carols, dating back to the 16th century, the name of its author long unknown. In Dickens’ A Christmas Carol this song stirred irritation of Ebeneezer Scrooge,  causing him ...read more

Scripture: Isaiah 40:1-11

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Love Is Kind Series

Contributed by Steve Malone on Dec 17, 2019

Using a story in David's life found in 2 Samuel chapter we will look at some ways that we can unleash kindness in our lives.

Love Is Kind #LoveIs OKAY – let’s do this. Week three of our series, ‘Love Is’ NOW… IN WEEK ONE - we talked about ‘The Unrelenting Love Of God.’ LAST WEEK – we unpack the truth that love is patient and discussed some practical ways that we could develop our ‘Makrothymia.’ Makro – slow, Thymia – ...read more

Scripture: 1 Corinthians 13:4, 2 Samuel 9:1-11

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ