Sermons on Love Is More Than Hate:

More Sheep, More Trouble Series

Contributed by Bradley Hall on Jul 19, 2002

Fed up with the leadership of their shepherd, a flock of sheep seek to go it alone.

Some time ago we heard of Roger, an uncooperative, troublesome sheep who caused much distress among his fellow sheep when the shepherd left all the good, cooperative sheep to go and find the uncooperative, annoying Roger. Things have been pretty quiet for Roger, but there is news from his flock. ...read more

Scripture: John 10:22-30, Acts 9:36-43

Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

Loving Like Your Father Loves Series

Contributed by Jeff Strite on Nov 10, 2013

Some people refuse to love their enemies because it shows they have standards, that they respect themselves, that they reject bad behavior. It makes them feel God-like. But Jesus said that being "God-like" means loving our enemies. How do we do that?

OPENING: There once were 2 cats from Kilkenny Each thought there was one cat too many They fought and they spit, They clawed and they bit. Till instead of two cats … there weren't any. APPLY: Hatred is an interesting topic. As Christians, we are taught that hatred is not a good thing. ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 5:43-48

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

I'm A Transformer And I'm More Than Meets The Eye

Contributed by Ronnie Mcneill on Dec 31, 2007

This sermon is one of encouragement to the believers to never conform to this world because we have been transformed by the Spirit of the living God through Christ Jesus. We are TRANSFORMERS and we are MORE THAN MEETS THE EYE because when we were transfo

Introduction: I remember when I was at the Clifton Park Junior High School on Hartford Road, there was a cartoon out by the name of Transformers. Its theme song was Transformers, more than meets the eye. Transformers, robots in disguise. Little did I realize that there was going to be a ...read more

Scripture: Romans 12:2

Denomination: Baptist

#3- Larger Than Life Series

Contributed by David Mains on Sep 10, 2003

Third in a series based on the movie "John" released in 2003. Certain characteristics mark all true heroes. Jesus fits all of those descriptions, and more.

If you like the book, you’ll love the movie. Or is it the other way around? If you liked the movie, you’ll love the book. The truth is that I loved the book (or books) when I read them for the first time in the 1970s. And I loved the movies (two so far) when they came out. Now I’m looking forward ...read more

Scripture: John 9:1-41

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Do You Want To Please Jesus More Than Please Yourself? Series

Contributed by Dean Courtier on Nov 4, 2010

Live your live according to the principles Jesus set forth in His life. Not because you are following rules, but because you want to please Him.

05 03 2010 ASHINGDON TIME TO CHANGE No matter where you are in your walk with Christ, you did not just suddenly appear there. No, you started as we all start; becoming aware of a need inside your heart that you probably could not explain. Then, you became aware of Jesus Christ, the One known ...read more

Scripture: 2 Timothy 4:7-8

Denomination: Pentecostal

Causes And Cures For Conflicts

Contributed by Paul Fritz on Jun 10, 2001

The causes of most conflicts are more social, interpersonal or personality clashes than theological

Causes and Cures for Conficts (Acts 23:7-35) Some Conflicts Stem More from Interpersonal Problems Than Theological or Political Differences (Acts 23:7-35) Illustration:Labor mightily for a healing spirit. Away with all discriminating names whatever that may hinder the applying of balm to heal ...read more

Scripture: Acts 23:7-35

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

The Second Mile

Contributed by Mel Shepherd on Jul 2, 2007

Christians should be expected to do more than what’s expected of them.

Title: “Go the Second Mile” Text: Matthew 14:15-21 Introduction: Perhaps one of the most disturbing statements that Jesus ever made is this: “If someone forces you to go one mile, go with him two miles.” (Matthew 5:41) The reason this statement was so disturbing was because in Jesus day Rome ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 14:15-21

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

A Young Man Lost

Contributed by Dr.w.samuel Legon on Nov 5, 2019

Loving the world more than we love God.

A YOUNG MAN LOST MATTHEW 19:16-30 1. He had a character out of this world. Great riches strong social standing normal life comfortable living. His conscious was in need he was lost. He did not know the Lord. 2. He sought the right thing. He had the best of ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 19:16-30

Denomination: Baptist

Opposition To The Church

Contributed by Dr.w.samuel Legon on Oct 6, 2021

Society loves the world more than they love God.

OPPOSITION TO THE CHURCH 2nd COR 2: 11Lest Satan should get an advantage of us: for we are not ignorant of his devices. 1John 2: 15Love not the world, neither the things that are in the world. If any man love the world, the love of the Father is not in him. 16For all that is in the world, the ...read more

Denomination: Baptist

Transformed By Truth: More Than Conquerors: Living In Victory Through Christ Romans 8:35–37 Series

Contributed by Dean Courtier on Jun 6, 2024

The unshakeable love of Christ and our victory in Him despite life's challenges.

Transformed by Truth: More Than Conquerors: Living in Victory Through Christ Romans 8:35–37 Introduction Romans 8:35-37 (NLT): "Can anything ever separate us from Christ’s love? Does it mean he no longer loves us if we have trouble or calamity, or are persecuted, or hungry, or destitute, or ...read more

Scripture: 2 Corinthians 4:8-9, Romans 8:36, Romans 8:35, Psalm 44:22, Romans 8:37, 1 John 5:4-5  (view more)  (view less)

Denomination: Pentecostal

Something Better Than Forgiveness Youth Sermon

Contributed by Youth Sermons on Dec 6, 2023

While John the Baptist offered forgiveness through baptism, Jesus offers us freedom from the power of sin and the continual presence of God through the Holy Spirit.

Ever had a phone that's so old it barely works? You know, the kind that freezes every time you try to open an app? And then one day, you get an upgrade - a brand new phone that works perfectly. That's kind of like what Jesus offers us. We're all used to the idea of forgiveness, but Jesus offers us ...read more

Scripture: Mark 1:1-8

Topics: Divine Grace, Eternal Life, Spiritual Redemption, Unconditional Love

Less Than Great Expectations

Contributed by Mike Rickman on Feb 8, 2003

We serve a God who is able to do more than we could even imagine so why don’t we ask in a big way?

February 9, 2003 Evening Service Text: 2 Kings 13:14-21 Subject: Hearing the Word of God Title: Less Than Great Expectations. Child psychologists in the recent past have shown us some remarkable things about child behavior. One thing that I have found very interesting is that children always ...read more

Scripture: 2 Kings 13:14-21

Denomination: Assembly Of God

Samson: Sweeter Than Honey Stronger Than A Lion

Contributed by William R. Nabaza on Mar 28, 2016

To show that we don't need to use our own strength and our weaknesses but we leave it all up to the LORD to use His Own Strength in our lives.

I. EXORDIUM: Are you strong in the LORD? Yes. Ephesians 6:10 (Amplified Bible) In conclusion, be strong in the Lord [be empowered through your union with Him]; draw your strength from Him [that strength which His boundless might provides]. II. AUDIENCE PROFILE: Believers/unbelievers III. ...read more

Scripture: Judges 14:18

Denomination: Pentecostal

Why All The Hate Among Ourselves? Why The Disunity And Lack Of Support For Each Other?

Contributed by Dove Inspirations on Jul 3, 2024

The sign that we have to show that we are Christians is love. If we love one another, then the world will know that we are Christians. It is shocking to see the disunity among ourselves. The hate we display to one another even as unbelievers watch and wonder.

Many Christians are disturbed by the hate that is being witnessed against people who publicly declare their faith in JESUS CHRIST. In fact JESUS HIMSELF told us that as things escalate one of the signs of the end times is that we will be handed over for death by even our own relatives. Truly, ...read more

Scripture: John 15:18-27, John 13:35

The Social Test Series

Contributed by Freddy Fritz on May 29, 2021

First John 2:7-11 gives us another visible, objective evidence that someone's profession of faith to be a Christian is credible.

Scripture John wrote his three letters to oppose the false teaching that was creeping into the churches for which he was responsible. This false teaching was an early form of Gnosticism. The false teachers were claiming that they had a knowledge of God. The word “gnostic” comes from the Greek word ...read more

Scripture: 1 John 2:7-11

Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed