Sermons on Love Is Self Sacrificing:

Powerful Love In Action

Contributed by Kristopher Morris on Feb 11, 2004

In these verses we see God’s powerful love revealed in the actions of His Son, Jesus. This love lives on in our lives, as we serve others for Christ’s sake.

“Powerful Love in Action” Luke 6:17-26 February 15, 2004 Pain exists. Suffering is real. It takes many forms. I received an email this week from a man in Moscow via our church website. He had seen our webpage on the internet and he reached out to us through email. His son suffered an ...read more

Scripture: Luke 6:17-19

Denomination: Lutheran

Love Covenant Style Series

Contributed by Davon Huss on Feb 20, 2015

4 words for love in the Greek that describe covenant married love (Material adapted from Fred Lowry's book, Covenant Marriage, chapter 9 The Power of Covenant Love, pgs. 143- 151)

HoHum: Some time ago a new organization prepared a special presentation on love and marriage. The reporters talked to more than 100 people from various cultures that practice arranged marriage- Indians, Koreans, Pakistanis, Orthodox Greeks, and Orthodox Jews. Over and over again they heard the ...read more

Scripture: 1 John 4:7

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

"We Love Because....

Contributed by Clarence Eisberg on Apr 29, 2010

We talk about love and loving one another but Max Lucado reminds us that maybe we have forgotten the first step... accept God's love first.... then it can be passed on. Practical actions give "meat" to the word love. Acts of kindness. Acting patient. E

In Jesus Holy Name May 3, 2010 Text: John 13:34 Redeemer “We Love Because……..” “A new command I give you. Love one another. As I have loved you, so you must love one another.” Jesus These ...read more

Scripture: John 13:31-34

Denomination: Lutheran

Real Love That Lasts

Contributed by Greg Nance on May 6, 2010

John's words inspire us to embrace and practice God's love. This is how we know we are His!

1 John 4:7-21 7 Beloved, let us love one another (in deed and truth), for love (in deed and truth) is from God; and everyone who loves (in deed and truth) is born of God and knows God. 8The one who does not love (in deed and truth) does not know God, for God is love (in deed and truth). 9By this ...read more

Scripture: 1 John 4:7-21

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

The Loving Patience Of God Series

Contributed by Bobby Stults on Jul 15, 2009

God’s patience far surpasses what we call patience

SERMON BRIEF Date Written: January 2004 Date Preached: January 2004 Church: OZHBC (PM) Wednesday FOUNDATIONAL ELEMENTS Series: Study in Jonah Title: The Loving Patience of God Text: Jonah 2:10-3:9 Introduction: When you hear the word ‘patience’ what does it mean to you? ...read more

Denomination: Baptist

A Father’s Love

Contributed by Timothy Lucas on Aug 27, 2018

A different perspective on the parable referred to as "The Prodigal Son."

Luke 15:22 But the father said to his servants, Bring forth the best robe, and put it on him; and put a ring on his hand, and shoes on his feet: 23 And bring hither the fatted calf, and kill it; and let us eat, and be merry: 24 For this my son was dead, and is alive again; he was lost, and is ...read more

Scripture: Luke 15:22

Love One Another

Contributed by David Mende on Apr 19, 2018

Do you find it difficult to love others? Then, you must read this sermon. This exposition on 1 John 4:7-12 emphasizes the obligation of mutual love among God's people. I would be delighted if you could rate this sermon and give brief feedback.

INTRODUCTION (SECURE ATTENTION) & BACKGROUND OF THE PASSAGE: PRAY before starting the sermon. ILLUSTRATION: {In his book, Prayer: Finding the Heart’s True Home, Richard Foster tells of an old sage who asked his disciples, “How can we know when the darkness is leaving and the dawn is coming?” ...read more

Scripture: 1 John 4:7-12

Denomination: Assembly Of God

The Evidence Of Godly Love Series

Contributed by Christopher Benfield on Jun 24, 2016

Love is a powerful force and motivator in our lives. Love compels us to act, affecting our lives and our behavior toward others. Love motivated Christ to bear our sin on the cross. Genuine love has the power to transform lives.

The Evidence of Godly Love 1 John 4: 17-21 There are three words we never tire of hearing: I love you. No doubt we all have spoken those words many times in our lives, and I am sure we have been sincere, hopefully most of the time. I do fear there are times when words are empty though. We may ...read more

Scripture: 1 John 4:17-21

Denomination: Baptist

The Collaboration Of Love And Faith Series

Contributed by Christopher Benfield on Jun 24, 2016

Love serves as a great motivator, and our faith is motivated by love. When our love is lacking or weak, our faith will be as well. Love and faith go hand in hand, working together as we strive to serve the Lord, consistent with His will.

The Collaboration of Love and Faith 1 John 5: 1-5 Today we enter the fifth and final chapter of John’s first epistle. Consistent with previous teaching, John continues to deal with love, a subject he has spoken of at length. We have considered much concerning our love for the Lord and our ...read more

Scripture: 1 John 5:1-5

Denomination: Baptist

Ever Loving Saints

Contributed by David Dunn on Oct 6, 2025

God’s everlasting love transforms mortal believers into ever-loving saints who rest in Christ now and rise with Him at His coming

INTRODUCTION — THE QUESTIONS LOVE ASKS It’s not the loudest questions that stay with us. It’s the quiet ones — the ones whispered by an empty chair, a photograph, or a fading voice. Questions like: Where are they now? Do they see us? Are they watching? Is death the end — or a pause between ...read more

Scripture: 1 Corinthians 15:20-58, 1 Thessalonians 4:13-18, John 11:23-26, Revelation 22:1-5, Romans 6:23  (view more)  (view less)

Denomination: Seventh-Day Adventist

Our Love For Christ

Contributed by Rev. Duraimony Dickson on Jul 28, 2025

There is a huge difference between enjoying a person who gives gifts and enjoying the gifts instead of the person. God is our all satisfying treasure and Father and Friend and Savior.

Our Love for Christ Grace to you peace from God our Father and the Lord Jesus Christ. Today I want to explain how we can deepen “Our Love for Christ.” A personal relationship with Christ is a transformative connection with Jesus Christ, characterized by faith, trust, intimacy, and a commitment to ...read more

Scripture: 1 John 3:1

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

God's Everlasting Love PRO Sermon

Contributed by Sermon Research Assistant on Feb 23, 2024

This sermon explores the unchanging, powerful, and promising nature of God's love, emphasizing that nothing can separate us from this divine affection.

Good morning, beloved congregation, it is indeed a blessing to gather today in the house of the Lord, to exalt His name and seek His wisdom. The world outside may be tumultuous, but here, in the quiet sanctuary of our faith, we find peace. We find solace. We find love. Ah, love. The very essence of ...read more

Scripture: Romans 8:35-39

Topics: Love Of God, Never Fails

The Greatest Deceiver

Contributed by Larry Turner on Apr 7, 2014

We are deceived by people, spirits, and Satan. But that is not where the greatest deception comes from.

I went to Wal-Mart this week to but some groceries. As I was getting out of my car and elderly lady approached me. Some of you may know I have magnets on my car door advertising our church. She asked me if I was the pastor. I told her I was. We were both heading into the store so we ...read more

Scripture: Jeremiah 17:9

Denomination: Foursquare

The Disease Of “me”

Contributed by Scott Carroll on May 9, 2011

dying to self

The Disease of “Me”: TEXT; Ps. 131:1-3 Intro: A problem I. There’s a disease on the loose! a. It is serious, life threatening. b. It is devastating. Have you heard about it? 1. A wife is crying, 2. A husband is drinking, 3. A young man is running away, 4. A young lady is giving ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 131:1-3

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Jesus To Our Defense

Contributed by Fred Sigle on Jun 7, 2007

Face it! We are guilty of sin. But God does not leave us without One who stands in our place defending us against Satan’s accusations.

JESUS TO OUR DEFENSE ILLUSTRATION: In June 1839, a Spanish schooner left the shore of Havana, Cuba and set SAIL for Porta Prince, another part of the ISLAND. The CARGO in the BOWELS of La Amistad (the name of the BOAT, which ironically means, The Friendship) was 53 Africans KIDNAPPED from the ...read more

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ