Sermons on Love Of Country:

Parable Of A Father's Love

Contributed by Curtis E. Nester on May 31, 2016

The parable about two sons and their Father. God's love for the lost, straying and even the self-righteous

TITLE: Parable of a Father's Love TEXT: Luke 15:11-32 INTRO: The Bible is full of wonderful stories. There are stories of Adventure, Romance, Tragedy and Triumph. Today, we look at one of the best known stories in the entire Bible. It has been called "The Parable of the Prodigal Son," but it is ...read more

Scripture: Luke 15:11-32

Denomination: Baptist

The Litmus Test Of Love Series

Contributed by Matthew Kratz on Jun 11, 2016

1) Perfect Love & the Character of God (1 Jn. 4:7–8), 2) Perfect Love & the Coming of Christ (1 Jn. 4:9–11), 3) Perfect Love & the Christian’s Claim of Faith (1 Jn. 4:12–16), 4) Perfect Love & the Christian’s Confidence in Judgment (1 Jn. 4:17-21).

In scientific experimentation, a Litmus Test is a test to establish the acidity or alkalinity of a mixture. The phrase has also been applied metaphorically to represent a crucial test using a single issue or factor as the basis for judgment. (Random House Kernerman Webster's College Dictionary, © ...read more

Scripture: 1 John 4:7-21

Denomination: Other

Defined And Delivered In Love Series

Contributed by Christopher Benfield on Jun 23, 2016

If only one word could be used to describe you or your church, what would it be? As believers, many Christian attributes come to mind, but love would rank at the top. The world needs to see a church defined by love.

Defined and Delivered in Love 1 John 4: 7-10 Our text this evening again deals with the continuing theme of love John has presented throughout this epistle. In fact, the remaining verses of this chapter deal with love. John was originally known as one of the “sons of thunder,” but ...read more

Scripture: 1 John 4:7-10

Denomination: Baptist

Love Lifted Me Series

Contributed by Christopher Benfield on Jun 24, 2016

Love is an essential character trait for the believer. The Lord loved us, so we are expected to love one another. This is easy preaching, but often a difficult practice. John reveals great truth regarding the love we should possess.

Love Lifted Me 1 John 4: 11-16 John 13:34-35 – A new commandment I give unto you, That ye love one another; as I have loved you, that ye also love one another. [35] By this shall all men know that ye are my disciples, if ye have love one to another. There can be no doubt that Jesus loved ...read more

Scripture: 1 John 4:11-16

Denomination: Baptist

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

Loving Your Enemy Series

Contributed by Christian Cheong on Jun 27, 2016

Make choices that reflect God's will. Rely on the Holy Spirit's guidance. Trust God for the unknowns. Choose to let His love flows through us.

Let’s read it - 1 Sam 26:1-25. I believe you have this feeling that you read this before. This encounter is very similar to the one in chapter 24 when he was in the cave in En Gedi. • David got so close to Saul he could cut off a corner of Saul’s robe. In this chapter, he took ...read more

Scripture: 1 Samuel 26:1-25

Denomination: Independent/Bible

Faith, Hope And Love Series

Contributed by Rev. Matthew Parker on Jun 23, 2019

Authentic faith produces good things. This message is the first in a series on 1 & 2 Thessalonians. Thanks to Pastor Derrick Tuper for his thoughts that contributed to this message (see notation in text)

Paul couldn’t stand it any longer. He had to know how the church in Thessalonica was doing. After all, he had poured himself into that congregation and sacrificed deeply to teach its members the gospel. But now Satan was attacking it with persecution, doubt, and trial. Were the believers ...read more

Scripture: 1 Thessalonians 1:1-10

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Love Builds Bridges

Contributed by Chidi Ejeagba on Jun 29, 2019

Only the true understanding of this God's love will make us fulfill our great commission as Christians

There are so many concepts of love This entry is a post from a singles group on the internet. For all us people who say “I love you” when we have no clue what exactly love is !!! Something to ponder upon… Are your palms sweaty, is your heart racing and is your voice caught within your ...read more

Scripture: 1 Corinthians 13:1-13, Romans 5:8

Knowledge, Love, And Idols Series

Contributed by John Lowe on Jul 20, 2019

"Now as touching things offered unto idols, we know that we all have knowledge. Knowledge puffeth up, but charity edifieth." “Knowledge is proud that he has learned so much; Wisdom is humble that he knows no more.”—William Cowper

January 2, 2013 Commentary on First Corinthians By: Tom Lowe Lesson 7.1: Knowledge, Love, and Idols Scripture: 1 Corinthians 8.1-6 1 Cor 8.1-6 (KJV) 1 Now as touching things offered unto idols, we know that we all have knowledge. Knowledge puffeth up, but charity edifieth. 2 And if any man ...read more

Scripture: 1 Corinthians 8:1-6

Denomination: Baptist

Let Love Reign Series

Contributed by Charles Cunningham on Aug 2, 2019

The magnificence of love as defined by the advent, life and death of Jesus, challenges Christians to rise above the mediocrity of love as defined by the world to seek the highest good of everyone.

Have you ever loved someone? Have you ever been loved by someone? These two questions address the two greatest needs of the human race: to love and to be loved. Without love, we die . . . “The Walking Dead” describes the life in which love is markedly absent. “Alive Forevermore” ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 5:43-48

Loving With Truth And Grace Series

Contributed by Pat Damiani on Aug 6, 2019

Jesus loves with the perfect balance of grace and truth and that is how He wants me to love others

NOTE: This is a manuscript, and not a transcript of this message. The actual presentation of the message differed from the manuscript through the leading of the Holy Spirit. Therefore, it is possible, and even likely that there is material in this manuscript that was not included in the live ...read more

Denomination: Baptist

The Powerful Life Of Love Series

Contributed by John Dobbs on Aug 24, 2019

The letter to the Hebrews ends with some specific ways we can live a life of love.

THE POWERFUL LIFE OF LOVE Hebrews 13 Introduction Hebrews 1:1-3 Long ago God spoke many times and in many ways to our ancestors through the prophets. 2 And now in these final days, he has spoken to us through his Son. God promised everything to the Son as an inheritance, and through the ...read more

Scripture: Hebrews 13:1-7

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

The Conquering Power Of Love.

Contributed by Howard Strickland on May 2, 2020

In the now-famous “Love Chapter” of 1 Corinthians 13, Paul wrote about love that is put into practice. More than just a feeling or emotion.

The Conquering Power Of Love. 1 Corinthians 13:1-13NIV God’s love melts the hardest heart, The toughest of men and women’s heart melt like wax in the presence of the Lord. P.H The city of Corinth was a major commercial center of Southern Greece at the time of Paul’s writing. It was also a city ...read more

Scripture: John 13:34-35, 2 Timothy 3:1-5

Denomination: Pentecostal

Love Your Neighbour

Contributed by Christopher Holdsworth on May 18, 2020

Agape love as the fulfillment of the law.

LOVE YOUR NEIGHBOUR. Romans 13:8-10. The imperative, “To no one nothing owe you (all), but to love one another” (Romans 13:8a) follows on from the discussion of being subject to ‘the powers that be’ who - whether we voted for them or not - are ‘ordained of God’ (cf. Romans 13:1). This ...read more

Scripture: Romans 13:8-10

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational