Sermons on Love Is Self Sacrificing:

Jesus Love The Children Series

Contributed by Christopher Benfield on Mar 7, 2018

While the disciples viewed children as trivial, Jesus welcomed them. He revealed that child-like faith was essential to salvation. May we emphasize children's ministry and continue to possess child-like faith!

Jesus Loves the Children Mark 10: 13-16 Immediately following His teaching on divorce and the expectations of marriage Jesus is met by parents who brought their children unto Him, desiring that He touch them. They were literally seeking a blessing from the Lord for their children. This was a ...read more

Scripture: Mark 10:13-16

Denomination: Baptist

The Importance Of Love & Doctrine Series

Contributed by Othniel Andrew on Mar 16, 2018

There is a lot of confusion and confrontation when it comes to love and doctrine. Many argue that love is more important or love is enough! On the other hand, there are others who emphasize more on doctrine and avoid others who don't agree with them.

The Importance of Love & Doctrine ***************************** Mark 1:22 And they were astonished at His doctrine: for He taught them as one that had authority, and not as the scribes. John 14:21 He that hath my commandments, and keepeth them, he it is that loveth me: and he that loveth me shall ...read more

Denomination: Independent Bible

Questioning God's Love?

Contributed by Jess Tuanqui on Feb 17, 2017

What to do when we question God's love?

QUESTIONING GOD’S LOVE? Romans 8: 28-39 And we know that in all things God works for the good of those who love him, who have been called according to his purpose. 31 What, then, shall we say in response to these things? If God is for us, who can be against us? 32 He who did not spare his own ...read more

Scripture: Romans 8:28-39

Denomination: Christian Church

A Thing Called Love

Contributed by Michael Monica on Jul 26, 2017

1 corinthians 13

FIRST CORINTHIANS 13 INTRODUCTION. -- The chapter naturally divides itself into three parts. I. Love Contrasted, or the Absolute Indispensability of Love. - The first thing that Paul contrasts with love is the gift of tongues and the gift of tongues in its highest conceivable form. "Though I ...read more

Scripture: 1 Corinthians 13:1-8

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Overcoming Prejudice With Love

Contributed by Christopher Benfield on Aug 27, 2017

James dealt with partiality and prejudice in the early church, revealing such attitudes were sinful. The divide in our nation continues to grow, and we must check our attitudes with Scripture. Prejudice will not exist with genuine love.

Overcoming Prejudice with Love James 2: 1-10 There can be little doubt that our nation is facing the greatest division we have witnessed in decades. The level of turmoil we face today has not been experienced since the 1960’s. While the racial divide seems to be growing at an alarming rate, the ...read more

Scripture: James 2:1-10

Denomination: Baptist

Loving Others At Their Worst

Contributed by Sam Mccormick on Sep 9, 2017

The more intimate a relationship is, the more certain we are to experience the worst side of a spouse, child, parent, friend... Jesus loved--and yes, loves--us at our worst, and beckons us to be his ambassadors by doing the same for others.

LOVING OTHERS AT THEIR WORST I. Introduction - Not long ago I read the story of a man who came to love a woman named Helen, who was a drug addict. She was living with an abusive man who supplied her drugs and in return used her for his pleasure. But another man, an honest and virtuous man, ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 55:12-14, Ephesians 2:8-10, John 17:1-26, 1 Corinthians 12:4-31, Romans 12:4-8, Ephesians 4:11-16  (view more)  (view less)

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

United In His Love

Contributed by Ned Bartlebaugh on Sep 30, 2017

The Church can overcome any division, conflict, or challenge when we: 1. Humbly submit ourselves to God 2. Be rooted and established in his love 3. Allow God's overabundance of love to empower us to see and love others as he sees and loves them.

INTRODUCTION It has been an interesting month. Just in the last month we have had multiple natural disasters and other national and world related issues/events: Earthquake – hit Mexico City Hurricane Harvey – Hit Texas Hurricane Irma – Hit Florida Hurricane Maria – Hit Puerto Rico Escalating ...read more

Scripture: Ephesians 3:14-19

Denomination: Baptist

Compassion And Love For The Lost

Contributed by John Gail on Aug 23, 2018

God cares about what happens to you.

Compassion For The Lost Jesus gave us an example of what to do with sheep without a shepherd. Mark 6:34 “And when He went ashore, He saw a great multitude, and He felt compassion for them because they were like sheep without a shepherd; and He began to teach them many things”. I heard it said the ...read more

Scripture: Mark 6:34

Denomination: Baptist

Hedged In Love Hurts

Contributed by Maurice Mccarthy on Sep 26, 2018

How God uses spiritual hedges to get us into alignment with His plans.

Hedged In, Love Hurts PPT 1 Title PPT 2 Text Hosea 1:1 The word of the LORD which came to Hosea the son of Beeri, during the days of Uzziah, Jotham, Ahaz, and Hezekiah, kings of Judah, and during the days of Jeroboam the son of Joash, king of Israel. Hosea 1:2 When the LORD first spoke through ...read more

Scripture: Hosea 1:1-2

Denomination: Pentecostal

Love Your Pastor Series

Contributed by C. Philip Green on Sep 27, 2018

If you really want to love and honor your leaders, remember them by the way you live your life; follow them; and pray for them.

An elderly woman walked into a little country church. A friendly usher greeted her at the door and helped her up the steps. "Where would you like to sit?" he asked. "The front row please," she answered. "You really don't want to do that," the usher said. "The pastor is really boring." "Do you ...read more

Scripture: Hebrews 13:7-8, Hebrews 13:17-19

Denomination: Evangelical Free

Love Like Jesus

Contributed by Matt Unger on Oct 3, 2018

Based on John 13:34-35, if we are to love like Jesus, we first need to be rooted in his love

• What do you want to be known for in your life? • The answer to that question probably changes as your life changes - when you’re younger - maybe sports - or school - or social circle - As you get older you want to be recognized for your job - maybe later it’s how much money and stuff you ...read more

Scripture: John 13:34-35, Ephesians 3:14-19, 1 John 4:7-11

Love & Joy In Believing

Contributed by Dr. Casey Adams on Oct 9, 2018

This message focuses on the importance of believing in Jesus

I. "WHOM NOT HAVING SEEN, YE LOVE; ON WHOM, THOUGH NOW YE SEE HIM NOT, YET BELIEVING, YE REJOICE GREATLY WITH JOY UNSPEAKABLE AND FULL OF GLORY" A. In the preceding verses the apostle has been speaking of the exceeding joy of the apostolic believers: 1. This in spite of bitter persecution and great ...read more

Scripture: 1 John 4:7-12, John 15:26, John 14:1-3, Romans 5:1-6, Ephesians 2:11-16, 1 John 2:1-3, Matthew 1:21, Romans 8:1, Ephesians 3:17-19, Galatians 2:20, 2 Peter 1:2-8, Matthew 22:34-37, Matthew 5:1-48, Matthew 7:12, Matthew 7:29, John 7:46, Romans 8:34, 1 Peter 1:8-9, Galatians 5:23-25  (view more)  (view less)

Denomination: Seventh-Day Adventist

Love's Great Offering

Contributed by Dr. Casey Adams on Oct 9, 2018

This message covers the concept of displaying an unconditional measure of love for God and His cause

I. "THEN TOOK MARY A POUND OF OINTMENT OF SPIKENARD, VERY COSTLY, AND ANOINTED THE FEET OF JESUS AND WIPED HIS FEET WITH HER HAIR" A. The setting of our text: 1. Jesus had arrived at Bethany six days before the Passover - that is on a Friday 2. The day after was the Sabbath and "they made Him a ...read more

Scripture: John 3:16, Acts 7:58-60, Acts 12:1-2, Romans 8:31-33, Romans 9:3, Acts 21:13, Acts 20:35, Galatians 2:20, 1 John 4:8, Mark 12:41-44, John 12:3, Romans 5:5  (view more)  (view less)

Denomination: Seventh-Day Adventist

The Springtime Of My Love

Contributed by Christopher Holdsworth on Oct 13, 2018

'This is a great mystery, but I speak concerning Christ and the Church' (Ephesians 5:32).

THE SPRINGTIME OF MY LOVE. Song of Songs 2:8-13. The date and time of your next meeting is set: outside the Department store on such a street at such a time on Friday, or whenever. There you are, waiting, perhaps forgetting that these buildings often have more than one door. You wonder if ...read more

Scripture: Song of Songs 2:8-13

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

The Great Commandment Of Love Series

Contributed by Christopher Benfield on Jun 27, 2018

Surrounded by legalist and religious tradition within the Temple, Jesus was questioned by an earnest scribe which of all the many commandments was greatest. Jesus answered with a convicting and compelling statement.

The Great Commandment of Love Mark 12: 28-34 Jesus was often questioned and challenged concerning His interpretation of Scripture. Who better to know the word than the Word Himself? In this chapter He was questioned of the Pharisees concerning paying taxes, of the Sadducees concerning the ...read more

Scripture: Mark 12:28-34

Denomination: Baptist