Sermons on Love Of Power:

Reflecting The Light Of Love

Contributed by Isaac Butterworth on Apr 30, 2022

The darkness in this world spreads, but the light of Christ shines. And it illumines us and radiates through us to the world.

I want to draw your attention again to the beginning of this passage, where it say, “When he had gone out…” (John 13:31). Who is John talking about here? Who is it that has just “gone out”? It’s Judas, isn’t it? If you rewind a few verses in this thirteenth chapter of John, you see that Jesus is ...read more

Scripture: John 13:31-35

Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

The Love Of God Demonstrated

Contributed by John Gaston on Jun 14, 2023

A survey asked, “What 3 word sentence would you most like to hear?” The top three answers were “I love you;” “I forgive you;” and “Supper is ready!” God didn't just SAY "I love You" but He showed us His love by Jesus' Coming.

THE LOVE OF GOD DEMONSTRATED Rom. 5:6-11 INTRODUCTION A. AN UNUSUAL SURVEY was done a few years ago; 1. Participants in the survey were asked this question; “What 3 word sentence would you most like to hear or have said to you?” 2. The top three answers capture the heart of our needs & ...read more

Scripture: Romans 5:6-11

Denomination: Assembly Of God

Be Thankful For God's Love PRO Sermon

Contributed by Sermon Research Assistant on Nov 8, 2023

This sermon encourages us to understand God's enduring love, express gratitude for His promises, and live a life of thankfulness through prayer and watchfulness.

Good morning, everyone. It's always a joy to see familiar faces and new ones too. We gather here today, in this place, at this time, to share in the love of God. We are here to remind ourselves of His promises and to learn how to live a life of thankfulness. Our guide today is the Holy Scripture. ...read more

Scripture: 1 Chronicles 16:34, Colossians 3:17, Colossians 4:2

Topics: Thankful, God's Love

He Loved Us First Series

Contributed by Betty Johnson on Oct 1, 2008

This message coincides with FIREPROOF the movie - the second in the series of sermons. Theme is that we can’t give real love until we first experience God’s real love.

He First Loved Us Scripture: 1 John 4:7-21 Today we look at the second in our series of fireproofing, not only our marriages, but our relationships in general. The message last week centered around some of the differences between men and women and how those differences can actually be used to ...read more

Scripture: 1 John 4:7-21

Denomination: Wesleyan

14 Feet Of Faith

Contributed by Bishop Johnny Causey on May 19, 2021

FAITH is a powerful thing, in fact it is one of the most powerful things on Earth, because without it, we could not have Christ. Today I want to focus on three instances of Radical FAITH. To me Radical FAITH is faith that compels one to do things you never imagined you could or would do.

14 Feet of Faith 5 GUYS Scriptures: Mark 2:1-5; Mark 5:25-43; Mark 5:(21)39-43 Faith is a powerful thing, in fact it is one of the most powerful things on Earth, because without it, we could not have Christ. Today, I want to focus on three different instances of Faith, radical Faith that is!!To ...read more

Scripture: Mark 5:21-43

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Passionate Love Awaken Series

Contributed by Bumble Ho on Apr 24, 2006

This is a verse-by-verse exposition (1 of 4). Big idea: Of many practical guidelines in Dating and Courtship, the most important is this: Passionate Love is meant to lead to Permanent Love.

Sacred Romance 1: Passionate Love Awaken {Intro: World’s Song and God’s Song} My favorite old movie is Casablanca. A classic film with Humphrey Bogart and Ingrid Bergman, where Bogie owns Rick’s Café American bar in Casablanca, Morroco. It takes place during World War 2 in Casablanca, which was ...read more

Denomination: Christian Missionary Alliance

Love One Another

Contributed by Eddie Snipes on Nov 8, 2003

This sermon looks at the command of loving those of the household of faith, conflict in the church and restoration of those who stumble.

Love is the single most important command in the scriptures. Jesus taught that the single greatest commandment in the Bible is to love God with all your heart, mind, soul and strength. He followed up by saying that the second greatest commandment draws from the first – love your neighbor as ...read more

Scripture: Hebrews 12:14-15, 1 John 4:20-21

Denomination: Baptist

"Loving Your Bullies” Series

Contributed by Matthew Kratz on Sep 18, 2021

How can we love those who are hostile to us? Jesus shows us how in looking at 1) The Misinterpretation: (Matthew 5:43), 2) The Mandate (Matthew 5:44), and 3) The Motive: (Matthew 5:45-48).

Matthew 5:43-48. [43]"You have heard that it was said, 'You shall love your neighbor and hate your enemy.' [44] But I say to you, Love your enemies and pray for those who persecute you, [45]so that you may be sons of your Father who is in heaven. For he makes his sun rise on the evil ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 5:43-48

Denomination: Other

God's Tough Love Series

Contributed by Steve Hanchett on Jan 22, 2001

Deals with the tension between the love and judgment of God.

“God’s Tough Love” Hosea 1:3-9 Steve Hanchett, pastor Berry Road Baptist Church January 21, 2001 So he went and took Gomer the daughter of Diblaim, and she conceived and bore him a son. Then the Lord said to him: “call his name Jezreel, for in a little while I will avenge the bloodshed of ...read more

Scripture: Romans 1:18-26, Hosea 1:3-9

Denomination: Baptist

Four Faces Of Love

Contributed by Gary Kins on Feb 7, 2003

A sermon describing the charcateristics of biblical love in contrast to worldly love.

The Four Faces of Love Introduction: Valentine - an amatory or sentimental card, token or gift sent by one person to another on St. Valentine’s Day; a sweetheart chosen on St. Valentine’s Day; the object of one’s affection. St. Valentine - Valentinus -- Christian martyr, c270 A.D. -- ...read more

Scripture: 1 Corinthians 13:1-13, Romans 5:1-11, 1 John 3:1-3

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Life, Love And Liberty

Contributed by Mark Hensley on Jun 27, 2001

Ruth is a 44 year old stay at home mother of five from Pennsylvania when asked why don’t you attend church she replied:

West Greeley Baptist Church July 1st 2001 Galatians 2:20 “ Life, Love and Liberty” By Pastor Mark Hensley "I have been crucified with Christ and I no longer live, but Christ lives in me. The life I live in the body, I live by faith in the Son of God, who loved me and gave himself for me." ...read more

Scripture: Galatians 2:20

Denomination: Baptist

The Demands Of Brotherly Love Series

Contributed by Jeffery Anselmi on Sep 16, 2005

Brotherly love demands some things from us. Are we up to the task?

INTRODUCTION SLIDE #1 • In life, everything has demands. If you want children, when you have them, they demand a lot of time and a lot of money. • If you want a spouse, it will require a lot of time, effort and patience once you get one. If you want to be a good ball player, it will demand a lot ...read more

Scripture: 1 John 3:13-18

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

The Hallmarks Of True Love Series

Contributed by David Asch on Nov 21, 2005

At it’s heart, the Book of Ruth is a love story. And since it is Scripture, we can learn a lot from it…

THE HALLMARKS OF TRUE LOVE Ruth 3:1-18 INTRO: Today I want to talk to you about love. What is love? How do you define it, describe it? Here’s one attempt to do that… Show clip from Moulin Rouge where love is described as a series of song titles… Hallmark cards that purport to tell us the meaning ...read more

Scripture: Ruth 3:1-18

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

That's What Love Is

Contributed by John Baggett on Jan 25, 2005

How Does Love really behave according to God. This message seeks to show the real way and the right way love should be from marriage to brotherly love to parent and child. There is someting here to speak to it all.

That’s What Love is 1 Cor 13:1-8 Where does Love come from? This time of year we might think the florist is where love comes from in the form of a dozen red roses. Why I was talking to Sean Smith (one of our teenage boys in the church) just yesterday and he said a friend of his had paid ...read more

Scripture: 1 Corinthians 13:1-8

Denomination: Baptist

The Gift Of God's Love Series

Contributed by Bryan Fink on Feb 18, 2012

A proclamation of God's incredible gift of love and the invitation to unwrap it.

[Title Slide] One of the greatest stories I have ever come across is the story of the father and son Dick and Rick Hoyt. Rick, was born in 1962 with severe cerebral palsy and would be unable to walk or care for himself. It was a trying time for the family. At the age of 15 he communicated to his ...read more

Scripture: John 3:16

Denomination: Methodist