Sermons on love never fails: showing 766-780 of 195,136

God Succeeds When Our Plan Fails

Contributed by Jon Mackinney on Jun 7, 2007

Stranded on a foreign beach, dripping wet and freezing cold, Paul’s plan was definitely on hold. But watch how this man of God continues to be effectively used in the middle of failure.

Passage: Acts 28:1-16 Intro: Standing on the beach of an unknown island, freezing cold with both seawater and rainwater dripping off his nose, I wonder if Paul was a little puzzled. 1. his plan had been to go to Rome and have an audience with the highest powers of his world. 2. and instead he ...read more

Scripture: Acts 28:1-16

Denomination: Evangelical Free

Practicing The Power Of Love

Contributed by Joel Santos on Sep 24, 2004

This sermon deals with the true meaning of love that Apostle Paul wrote us.

When a man loves God, he finds a motive for loving his neighbor and unless he loves God, there will be no motive for loving his neighbor. In the world of the 20th century, loves seems to be so far: Crime rates is increasing, there are more violence on the streets. People are more lovers of ...read more

Scripture: 1 Corinthians 13:1-13

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Love: The Most Excellent Way

Contributed by Bishop Prof. Julius Soyinka on Jan 11, 2017

It is reasonable to conclude than that of all the ambitions that can arise from faith in Christ, the most excellent is the pursuit of love that is patterned after God himself

LOVE: THE MOST EXCELLENT WAY Study Text: 1 Corinthians 13: 1- 13 Introduction: - It is reasonable to conclude than that of all the ambitions that can arise from faith in Christ, the most excellent is the pursuit of love that is patterned after God himself. - A pattern that we see most clearly in ...read more

Scripture: 1 Corinthians 13:1-13

Denomination: Pentecostal

Love Myths #2 Series

Contributed by Steven Simala Grant on Jan 19, 2010

In our culture it is okay for love to be temporary, transitory, and to last as long as it seems to work.

Intro: On Friday, July 29, 2005, Fox News ran the following story: Some Seek Alternatives to 'Til Death Do Us Part' Friday, July 29, 2005 By Jennifer D'Angelo In some weddings, "'til death do us part" is going the way of "to honor and obey" — that is, out the window. Vows like "For as ...read more

Scripture: Romans 8:36-39

Denomination: Baptist

Love Is Not Rude!

Contributed by Melvin Newland on Sep 18, 2018

This characteristic of love appears to be rather out-of-date. I mean, we are living in a world that is torn apart by all kinds of hatreds, national conflicts, racial strife, class warfare, & even religious hostility. Yet Paul says, "Love is not rude."

MELVIN M. NEWLAND, MINISTER RIDGE CHAPEL, KANSAS, OK TEXT: 1 Corinthians 13:4-8; Luke 7:36-50 A. As most of you realize, during the last 2 weeks I have based my messages on Paul's description of love found in 1 Corinthians 13:4-8a ...read more

Scripture: 1 Corinthians 13:4-8, Luke 7:36-50, Proverbs 15:1, Proverbs 25:11

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Love Vs Lust Series

Contributed by Michael Mccartney on Feb 16, 2010

When you compare love verse lust you very quickly discover that one leads to happiness, blessings and fulfillment in life while the other leads to discontentment, guilt, curses and despair in life. Which will you choose?

Sermon: “Love vs Lust” Series: 4 letter words+ Thesis: When you compare love verse lust you very quickly discover that one leads to happiness, blessings and fulfillment in life while the other leads to discontentment, guilt, curses and despair in life. Which will you ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 5:27-30

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Better Late Than Never

Contributed by John Beehler on Mar 21, 2001

what if we get to Heaven and find out God let everyone in?

Better Late than Never 1. What if we got to heaven & found out God let everyone in? Christians, Jews, Muslims, Buddhists, Republicans, Democrats, doctors, dope pushers, lawyers, merchants, murderers. Everyone! I think I would go WAIT A MINUTE! 2. What about our faith? Our belief in ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 20:1-16

Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

What If Christmas Never Came?

Contributed by Johnny Bley on Dec 12, 2001

If Satan had prevented Christmas from coming, mankind would have never known righteousness, impartiality, faithfulness or peace.

“What if Christmas Never Came?” Isaiah 11:1-10 Dr. Seuss was one of the greatest story tellers of all time. My favorite of course is “How the Grinch Stole Christmas.” The Grinch hated the Who’s so badly that he wanted them to be as unhappy as he was. Doesn’t that sound vaguely familiar? The ...read more

Scripture: Isaiah 11:1-10

Denomination: Baptist

Some Things Will Never Change

Contributed by James Hardy on Apr 14, 2004

In a world that is changing so rapidly, there are some things that will never change.

Some things Will Never Change. I. The Word of God will never change: HEAVEN AND EARTH WILL PASS AWAY BUT MY WORD WILL NOT PASS AWAY. A. No matter how many translations. B. No matter how many interpretations. c. No matter what new revelations. d. No matter how ...read more

Scripture: Romans 6:23

Denomination: Baptist

What If Tomorrow Never Comes? Series

Contributed by Christian Cheong on Jul 28, 2004

Overcoming worry by (1) changing your outlook - leave it to God; (2) changing your input - trust His promises.

Worry has nothing to do with today... it has to do with tomorrow. What if tomorrow never comes? Will that have an effect on you today? Are you spending ALL OF TODAY, preparing for tomorrow? If you are using up all the time you have today, preparing for tomorrow, then aren’t you left with ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 6:25-34

Denomination: Independent/Bible

Better Late Than Never

Contributed by Donald Sibley on Oct 21, 2006

JESUS IN HIS UNDERSTANDING OF THE POWER OF PARABLES; TO BOTH TRANSFORM MENS LIVES FROM DARKNESS TO LIGHT, AND ALSO TO SET ADVERSARIES OF THE CHURCH, TO CONTEMPLATE THE ERRORS IN THEIR OWN THINKING; USES A PARABLE HERE TO TEACH, TO HUMILIATE, AND INSPIRE T

BETTER LATE THAN NEVER MATT. 21:28-32 JESUS IN HIS UNDERSTANDING OF THE POWER OF PARABLES; TO BOTH TRANSFORM MENS LIVES FROM DARKNESS TO LIGHT, AND ALSO TO SET ADVERSARIES OF THE CHURCH, TO CONTEMPLATE THE ERRORS IN THEIR OWN THINKING; USES A PARABLE HERE TO TEACH, TO HUMILIATE, AND INSPIRE ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 21:28-32

Denomination: Baptist

Always Winter - Never Christmas Series

Contributed by Ken Sowers on Nov 26, 2005

into the dark night of winter, God sent us His son

Today we begin a 3 week series based on C.S. Lewis’ best selling book The Lion, the Witch and the Wardrobe. Narnia stories have sold over 85 million copies in 29 languages over last ½ century. Lewis was accused of trying to find ways to preach Christianity to children, but what he really wanted to ...read more

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

What If Tomorrow Never Comes.

Contributed by Melvin Shelton on Jul 25, 2003

The atheist does not find God the same reason the thief does not find a policeman.

WHAT IF TOMORROW NEVER COMES. James 4:13-17 As far as I know Madelyn O’Hare is the most known atheist in America. She is the one who had school prayer outlawed. I have not heard a great deal of her in quite some time now. I did hear that she might have become a believer in Jesus Christ, I hope so. ...read more

Scripture: James 4:13-17

Denomination: Baptist

It's Never Too Late

Contributed by Revd. Martin Dale on Sep 11, 2004

The encouragement of the Parable of the Lost Sheep is that Jesus is not interested in 99%’ He wants 100% in the Kingdom

NR 8.00 12-09-04 Luke 15:1-10 Parable of the Lost Sheep Story: The Diver NR 8.00 12-09-04 Luke 15:1-10 Parable of the Lost Sheep Story: The Diver A young man who had been raised as an atheist –was training to be an Olympic diver. The only religious influence in his life came from his ...read more

Scripture: Luke 15:1-10

Denomination: Anglican

"If Tomorrow Never Comes”

Contributed by Chris Hodges on Jul 28, 2003

To emphasize the importance of including God in our daily/future plans.

“If Tomorrow Never Comes” Text: James 4.13-17 Thesis: To emphasize the importance of including God in our daily/future plans. Introduction: (1) What are your future plans? (2) Let us note the importance of including God in our plans: Discussion: I. Life is Uncertain (v. 13) A. The best of ...read more

Scripture: James 4:13-17

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ