Sermons on Love Spots:

Love Overflowing Even More

Contributed by Steven Simala Grant on Sep 28, 2010

To be a slave of Jesus Christ means He is the Lord of your life in everything leaving little room for individualistic ideas of ourselves.

Announcements: So this past Wednesday night, around 9 when everyone had left except for Garret and Sue and I, we sat back, looked at these pieces of flip chart, took a deep breath, smiled, and said, “ok… so what next?” One thing was clear immediately – Pastor Sue looked at ...read more

Scripture: Philippians 1:1-11

Denomination: Baptist

Fireproof -- A Love That Dares Series

Contributed by Troy Borst on May 14, 2010

Our church is doing a FireProof Marriage Series. Here is my offering of the first in our series.

FIREPROOF – A LOVE THAT DARES 1 Corinthians 13:4-8 INTRODUCTION… Truth or Dare This morning as we begin, we will begin with a game. We are going to play a game of Truth or Dare. I have in my hands a basket… with two types of cards… one for ‘Truth” and one for ...read more

Scripture: 1 Corinthians 13:4-8

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Thy Love To Me Is Wonderful

Contributed by Donnie Martin on May 14, 2010

This message uses three biblical facts to define just how wonderful is the love of our Lord.

Thy Love To Me Is Wonderful Text: 1 Sam. 18:1-4; 2 Sam. 1:26 Intro: Prior to entering the narrative of 1 Sam. 18:1-4, the young man David, has just returned from his triumphant battle with the giant Goliath, the former champion of the Philistines. King Saul’s son, Jonathan, was so moved by ...read more

Scripture: 2 Samuel 1:26

Denomination: Baptist

How Deep Is His Love? Series

Contributed by Kyle Sullivan on Jun 10, 2010

In any relationship it is important to know how deep their love is for you.

In any relationship it is important to know how deep their love is for you. John 7:37-39 “If anyone is thirsty, let him come to me and drink. Whoever believes in me, as the Scripture has said, streams of living water will flow from within him…(NIV) Ephesians 3:14-21 is Paul second prayer in ...read more

Scripture: Ephesians 3:14-21

Denomination: Baptist

Love - Key Ingredient For Family Series

Contributed by Bobby Stults on Jun 21, 2010

Dads the family is our responsibility to lead, guide and protect. We are not called to "lord" over them, but to love them and lead them!

SERMON BRIEF Date Written: June 21, 2010 Date Preached: Jun 20, 2010; Church: Oak Park Baptist Church FOUNDATIONAL ELEMENTS Series: The Importance of Family Title: LOVE – The Key Ingredient to Family Text: John 3:16 16 "For God so loved the world, that he gave his only ...read more

Scripture: John 3:16

Denomination: Baptist

How To Love Other Christians

Contributed by David Scudder on Jul 4, 2010

We know that loving each other is much more than just a good idea. Jesus said: "A new commandment I give to you, that you love one another...Knowing that we should love other Christians and even saying that we love other Christians is not enough. We must

Purpose: To show that we are free to love other Christians when we are fully trusting in Christ. Aim: I want Christians to look for ways to improve how they love other Christians. INTRODUCTION: We know that loving each other is much more than just a good idea. Jesus said: "A new commandment I ...read more

Denomination: Independent/Bible

Restored In Our Father's Love Series

Contributed by Brad Bailey on Oct 6, 2010

Our true nature is defined by whose we are. Jesus seeks to restore us to the Father‟s love.

Summary – Our true nature is defined by whose we are. Jesus seeks to restore us to the Father‟s love. Return to Prodigal Son but with focus on the blessing the Father brings itself… and how that reflects what Jesus bears in himself… and imparts to all who receive his life as ...read more

Scripture: Luke 15:11-19

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Love And Being Christ's Bride

Contributed by Richard Futrell on Oct 7, 2010

The love described in 1st Corinthians chapter 13 helps heal and restore unity to a divided and bickering congregation to live out the unity of the faith.

Intro If there’s ever been a part of the Bible that we’ve used--and abused!--it’s 1st Corinthians chapter 13. We’ve understood that chapter in so many different ways that we’re not even sure what point Paul is making, except that it’s something about love. To ...read more

Denomination: Lutheran

Love Your Church Family Series

Contributed by Paul Clemente on Oct 19, 2010

Yield to God the Holy Spirit, love your family starting with your immediate family, then your church family, then the world!

Last week we noted from Romans 12:1-3 that we are not to be Christian Zombies, but be WAMBs: Worship God with our attitudes, our Minds, and our Bodies! How many of you had zombie moments last week? How many of us Christians had moments during the week when we didn’t think or act godly?? - notice ...read more

Scripture: Romans 12:4-13

Denomination: Independent/Bible

God Loves Lost People Series

Contributed by Denn Guptill on Nov 14, 2010

Jesus reminds us that God loves lost people so we should too

God Loves Lost People If you’ve been around Cornerstone long enough you have probably heard our mission statement or perhaps you’ve read it on our website. Late in the last century when Angela and I were dreaming about what this church would look like we were told that an important ...read more

Scripture: Luke 15:1-12

Denomination: Wesleyan

Do You Love Me?

Contributed by Gordon Curley on Nov 21, 2010

Malachi chapter 1. (PowerPoint slides to accompany this talk are available on request - email: gcurley@gcurley.info)

Reading: Malachi chapter 1 verses 1-14 Ill: The world’s easiest test. (1). The books Outline. • There are two main ways people look at the book of Malachi; • You can take your pick as to which you prefer. (1stway): By questions. • The book of Malachi is ...read more

Scripture: Malachi 1:1-14

Denomination: Brethren

I Love My Church

Contributed by Howard Strickland on Feb 7, 2010

A new series for February, I Love My Church. The greek word for church means, “called out ones.” I love my church because He first loved me!

I Love My Church Text: Matthew 16:13-19 When Jesus came into the region of Caesarea Philippi, He asked His disciples, saying, “Who do men say that I, the Son of Man, am?” 14 So they said, “Some say John the Baptist, some Elijah, and others Jeremiah or one of the ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 16:13-19

Denomination: Pentecostal

Is Love Ever Really Enough?

Contributed by Gregory Mc Donald on Feb 10, 2010

I want to address the common, almost universal belief that says, "As long as you genuinely love each other, everything will always work out."

IS LOVE EVER REALLY ENOUGH? GENESIS 24:62 66 Even the most devoted couple will experience a stormy bout once in a while. A grandmother, celebrating her golden wedding anniversary, once told the secret of her long and happy marriage. "On my wedding day, I decided to make a list of ten of my ...read more

Scripture: Genesis 24:62-66

The Extraordinary Love Of God The Father

Contributed by C Jordan on Feb 14, 2010

God wants us to know, believe and receive the extraordinary, unconditional love that He has for us.

THE EXTRAORDINARY LOVE OF GOD THE FATHER (February 2010 – Beausejour Church – Pastor Chris Jordan) OPENING SCRIPTURE: “Behold what manner of love the Father has bestowed on us, that we should be called children of God!” (1 John 3:1). • We are living in a loveless, ...read more

Scripture: 1 John 3:1

Denomination: *other

I Love My Spouse

Contributed by Howard Strickland on Feb 17, 2010

Why was Vashti so resentful? This is a word for every relationship and marriage.

I Love My Spouse Text: Esther 1:12 12 But Queen Vashti refused to come at the king’s command brought by his eunuchs; therefore the king was furious, and his anger burned within him. Once the Queen jumped to fulfill the needs of the king. It was love at first sight, ...read more

Scripture: Esther 1:12

Denomination: Pentecostal