Sermons on Loves Effect:

The Bottom-Line Of Christian Service

Contributed by Clinton Smith on Mar 4, 2008

The text is tailored to teach us that love is the bottom-line to effective Christian Service. Carrying out this new command given to us by Jesus Christ can and will only be evident in how we treat one another.

In a supermarket, Kurtis the stock boy, was busily working when a new voice came over the intercom asking for a carry out at checkout register 4. Kurtis was almost finished, and wanted to get some fresh air, and decided to answer the call. As he approached the check-out stand a distant smile ...read more

Scripture: John 13:34-35

Denomination: Baptist

The Basis Of The Gospel Series

Contributed by Christopher Benfield on Jan 14, 2018

We are called to be a people of the Gospel; the Gospel must be central to our lives. In order to adequately embrace the Gospel, we must understand the Gospel.

The Basis of the Gospel 1 Corinthians 15: 3-4 As we begin the New Year, I felt compelled to preach a series that deals with the foundational element of our faith – the Gospel of Jesus Christ. I trust everyone understands the significance of the Gospel in relation to salvation in Christ. We must ...read more

Scripture: 1 Corinthians 15:3-4

Denomination: Baptist

Spirit–led Prayer (Col. 1:9–14) Series

Contributed by Greg Brown on Jan 19, 2015

Exposition of Col. 1:9–14

Spirit–led Prayer “For this reason, since the day we heard about you, we have not stopped praying for you and asking God to fill you with the knowledge of his will through all spiritual wisdom and understanding. And we pray this in order that you may live a life worthy of the Lord and ...read more

Scripture: Colossians 1:9-14

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

The After Effects Of Giving In To Peer Pressure, Part 4 Series

Contributed by Richard Laraviere on Sep 17, 2007

A look at the after effects, the true cost of giving in to that which is not right.

Peer Pressure, the after effects Part 4 A. What are the ”after effect’s” of “peer pressure”? a. A loathing, disgust that we couldn’t stand on our own two feet b. We feel violated- taken advantage of…. And why wouldn’t we feel this way? We gave way to pressures that we normally would ...read more

Scripture: Galatians 2:13

Denomination: Mennonite

Death Of Jesus Made The New Testament Valid And Effective

Contributed by William R. Nabaza on Apr 26, 2014

To show that JESUS's death made the new testament valid and effective and before He left, He left with us His Peace.

I. EXORDIUM: Is CHRIST's death means peace to you? II. AUDIENCE PROFILE: Believers III. OBJECTIVES: To show that JESUS's death made the new testament valid and effective and before He left, He left with us His Peace. IV. TEXT: Hebrews 9:17 (Amplified Bible) 9:17 For a will and testament is ...read more

Scripture: Hebrews 9:17

Denomination: Pentecostal

Extent And Effect Of The Flood - Part 2 (Lessons On Genesis)

Contributed by John Lowe on Apr 12, 2019

In spite of the devastation on the outside, Noah and His family and the animals were safe and secure inside the ark.

A PATIENT FAMILY No matter how they felt, or how much the ark was tossed on the waters, they were safe in God’s will. Patiently they waited for God to complete His work and put them back on the earth. Noah and his family spent one year and seventeen days in the ark, and even though they had ...read more

Scripture: Genesis 7:17-24

Denomination: Baptist

Extent And Effect Of The Flood - Part 2 (Lessons On Genesis)

Contributed by John Lowe on Apr 12, 2019

In spite of the devastation on the outside, Noah and His family and the animals were safe and secure inside the ark.

A PATIENT FAMILY No matter how they felt, or how much the ark was tossed on the waters, they were safe in God’s will. Patiently they waited for God to complete His work and put them back on the earth. Noah and his family spent one year and seventeen days in the ark, and even though they had ...read more

Scripture: Genesis 7:17-24

Denomination: Baptist

Powerful Praying Series

Contributed by C. Philip Green on Nov 21, 2019

When you pray, pray sincerely, simply, and assuredly, for powerful praying is a sure, simple, sincere sharing of your heart with a Heavenly Father who already knows your need.

A journalist assigned to the Jerusalem bureau took an apartment overlooking the Wailing Wall. Every day when she looked out, she saw an old Jewish man praying vigorously. So, the journalist went down and introduced herself to the old man. She asks, “You come every day to the wall. How long have ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 6:5-8

Denomination: Evangelical Free

The Look Of Love--True, Unselfish Love Series

Contributed by W Pat Cunningham on Mar 20, 2021

He saw her as a person, a human being with infinite human dignity. Isn’t that the same look of love He has given us all during our life?

Monday of the 5th week in Lent There are two common principles possible for human society. By birth into our fallen state, we are born into a kind of fraternity of failure. Our brotherhood is a society of sin. That is one thing we can say unequivocally about every one of us above the age of ...read more

Scripture: John 8:1-11, Psalm 23:1-6, Matthew 28:20

Denomination: Catholic

Disciple Makin' Sets Satan To Shakin'

Contributed by Terry Cavanaugh on Mar 4, 2016

This a call to the church to focus on disciple making by going to people, baptizing new converts, teaching about Jesus, and sending them back into the world again.

A few weeks ago I had the privilege of visiting with Ron Myers in his workshop. Ron has great space for working on wood. In his shop he has all the tools he needs to make cool crafts like this ornament. I know this, because he made this ornament in his shop and gave it to me. I would consider ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 28:16-20

Denomination: United Methodist

The Title "Lord" Lesson 2

Contributed by Elmer Towns on Nov 27, 2018

Why learn God's many names?

A. WHY LEARN GOD’S MANY NAMES? 1. As the basis of our salvation. “There is no other name under Heaven given among men by which we must be saved” (Acts 4:12). 2. For more effective worship. “Hallowed (Holy) be Thy name” (Matt. 6:9). “Holy and reverend is his name” (Ps. 111:9, KJV). 3. To get ...read more

Scripture: Acts 4:12, Matthew 6:9, John 14:13

Denomination: Baptist

Wisdom With Words Premium Sermon

Contributed by PRO Premium on Oct 9, 2023

This sermon will explore the importance of using words wisely in our relationships, guided by teachings from the Scripture, and will seek divine help to speak encouragingly and appropriately.

Good morning once again church! I’m thankful you chose to join us this week as we continue on in our series, “Word to the Wise”. So far, we have talked about gaining wisdom in our relationship with God regarding how we view Him, and even gaining wisdom in the work we do. Today, we are going to hone ...read more

Scripture: Proverbs 25:11, Job 2:11-13

Topics: Wisdom In Words, Scriptural Guidance, Effective Communication

Sermon Series: Word To The Wise

Love Yourself

Contributed by Steve Gladwell on Oct 20, 2002

Why should we love ourselves? Are we worth loving?

As yourself! How many of you remember the stories about Narnia? I have learnt about them again fairly recently as my son has become interested in the series. We are reading the Magicians Nephew together at the moment, and Thomas has recently been watching the Lion, the Witch and the Wardrobe on ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 22:34-40

Denomination: Baptist

Spread The Love

Contributed by Dennis Fox on Sep 10, 2023

We are commanded to spread love, but what is love? Is it a need or an emotion? Why does God want us to love one another?

Lately in the news there have been stories of an Angel in Rowlette TX. Several times over the last few weeks, a mystery guest has left $2000 tips for servers in restaurants. It’s been 3 times in the last 3 weeks. When the pandemic first started, restaurants were ordered to be closed to dining. ...read more

Scripture: John 15:12, Proverbs 13:12, 1 John 4:7-21

Denomination: Other

Loving God Means Loving Others

Contributed by Richard Schwedes on Jul 11, 2009

This sermon explores how our relationship with God results in us developing relationships with others.

The Christian life revolves around having two loves. One is God And the other is other people… People in our congregation and people in our wider community But Loving as God commands is not always easy…. Some people can be very difficult to love Is there someone you find difficult to ...read more

Scripture: John 15:9-17

Denomination: Lutheran