Sermons on Love Stories Of The Bible:

As I Have Loved You

Contributed by Bob Hostetler on Mar 22, 2002

How to respond to another person’s emotional needs in a biblical way through the showing of affection

(Meeting the Need for Affection) Text: John 15:9-14 In his memoir, Education of a Wandering Man, the western writer Louis L’Amour repeats a charming story about two stage actresses of the late nineteenth and early twentieth century. He tells how Sarah Bernhardt, the great French actress, ...read more

Scripture: John 15:9-14

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Playing Defense In The Game Of Love Series

Contributed by Mary Lewis on May 11, 2001

If God loves us so much, why don’t we always live in that love?

Introduction I’ve taken several long road trips in the last year. I’ve discovered that the best way for me to maintain my alertness and my sanity is to listen to audio books. I’ve become a fan of Tom Bodett, the guy who does the Motel 6 ads, whose most famous line was “We’ll leave the light on for ...read more

Scripture: Luke 13:34

Denomination: Baptist

There Are Great Lengths To God's Love

Contributed by Joel Pankow on Jun 21, 2001

shows how God is willing to put to death and bring to life just to strengthen faith

June 24, 2001 1 Kings 17:17-24 17 Some time later the son of the woman who owned the house became ill. He grew worse and worse, and finally stopped breathing. 18 She said to Elijah, “What do you have against me, man of God? Did you come to remind me of my sin and kill my son?” 19 “Give me ...read more

Scripture: 1 Kings 17:17-24

Denomination: Lutheran

Leading And Loving Like Jesus

Contributed by Rev. Matthew Parker on May 15, 2024

This message was given to a leadership team (manager and senior level) at the mission that I serve at. It is about serving well, like Jesus.

We gather here, as we always do at the mission, in the name of Jesus Christ seeking to know his heart, seeking to know and discern his mind, seeking to hear from the Holy Spirit as he speaks to us through each other. And today we’re continuing to talk about the general reality of our need for ...read more

Scripture: Ephesians 2:4-10, 1 Peter 2:9-10

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Be Restored

Contributed by Daniel Wheat on May 29, 2009

Two Sundays ago we looked at Acts 3 where it told the story of the lame man at the gate of Beautiful. If you remember the man had been lame from birth and had lived a life depending upon the kindness of others. Just when he thought it was going to be a no

“Be Restored” John 21:15-17 Introduction: Two Sundays ago we looked at Acts 3 where it told the story of the lame man at the gate of Beautiful. If you remember the man had been lame from birth and had lived a life depending upon the kindness of others. Just when he thought it was going to be a ...read more

Scripture: John 21:15-17

Denomination: Pentecostal

To Know Him Is To Love Him

Contributed by Victor Yap on Dec 14, 2020

1 John 5

TO KNOW HIM IS TO LOVE HIM (1 JOHN 5) Here some quotes from the internet: “I love God, but …I cuss a little!” ---have road rage ---stand on the couch at club …will smack somebody” Here’smore: “I love God, but I can’t stand the church.” “I love God, but some of His children get on my nerves.” “I ...read more

Denomination: Independent/Bible

Torn Between Two Loves

Contributed by Palitha Jayasooriya on Feb 10, 2016

This sermon shows how easily we can lose our first love for God due to other temptations.

Torn Between Two Loves (1 JOHN 2:15-17) INTRODUCTION - Those who are part of the generation I grew up in would remember the 1977 pop hit 'Torn Between Two Lovers" sung by Mary MacGregor. It spoke about a lady who was attracted to 2 men at the same time. In the lyrics she tells one of them, 'It ...read more

Scripture: 1 John 2:15-17

Denomination: Assembly Of God

Keeping Love For God Alive

Contributed by David Seeley on Aug 4, 2004

Has you love for God grown cold? Do you find that you are stuck in a spiritual rut? Find out how God can help you to deepen your love for Him and keep your love for God alive.

Keeping Love For God Alive Text: Revelation 2:1-7 Introduction: Have you ever bought or received as a gift something new that you have been wanting for a long time? Maybe it was a car that you really like. You bring it home for the first time and you immediately want to take it out for a drive ...read more

Scripture: Revelation 2:1-7

Denomination: Holiness

Dispelling The Myth About Love

Contributed by Scott Bradford on May 13, 2004

This sermon deals with the myth that love is a feeling, and defines true Biblical love as an action towards another, despite our feelings.

I already the title of this sermon in place when I came across, the "10 Myths about love" by Dr. Phil McGraw, found in his book "Relationship Rescue" (1). You know Dr. Phil from his appearances on Oprah and now his own show Dr. Phil. So I want to begin with a quick run down of his 10 myths about ...read more

Scripture: Romans 12:9-21, 1 Corinthians 13:1-13

Denomination: United Methodist

Husbands, Love Your Wives

Contributed by Bishop Prof. Julius Soyinka on Mar 22, 2017

Husbands ought to love their wives as their own bodies. He who loves his wife loves himself. We ought to love our wives as part of ourselves. Every time you hurt your wife, you hurt yourself.

HUSBANDS, LOVE YOUR WIVES Study Text: Ephesians 5: 22 – 30 Introduction: - Husbands ought to love their wives as their own bodies. He who loves his wife loves himself. We ought to love our wives as part of ourselves. Every time you hurt your wife, you hurt yourself. - We need to be devoted to our ...read more

Scripture: Ephesians 5:22-30

Denomination: Pentecostal

Sermon 1: Famines And Failures Series

Contributed by Chuck Sligh on Jun 2, 2019

The time of the Judges have been referred to as “Israel’s Dark Ages.” Yet nestled in this awful, violent period of Israel's history is a beautiful love story. A story of romance, restoration, redemption.

Famines and Failures Series: Sermon 1 of the book of Ruth Chuck sligh June 2, 2019 NOTE: A PowerPoint presentation is available for this sermon by request at chucksligh@hotmail.com. Please mention the title of the sermon and the Bible text to help me find the sermon in my archives. TEXT: Please ...read more

Scripture: Ruth 1:1-5

Denomination: Baptist

It's All About Love

Contributed by Jeffrey Sims on Oct 28, 2017

This sermon is about the two greatest commandments Jesus gives the Pharisees when He is questioned. Also it calls into question whether we are a player or a spectator in our church.

Well Jesus had passed the test of the Sadducees’ and had shut them down so the Pharisees stepped up to the plate so to speak. Now the Sadducees were more of a political group but the Pharisees were the keepers of scripture and Biblical Law, there were 632 laws and rules for the practice of their ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 22:34-40

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Share The Good News In Love Series

Contributed by Rev. Samuel Arimoro on Mar 19, 2025

Love is the foundation of true evangelism. When we share the good news in love, we reflect the very nature of Christ, who reached out with compassion, grace, and truth.

SHARE THE GOOD NEWS IN LOVE By Rev. Samuel Arimoro Main Text: Matthew 28:19-20 Supporting Texts: 1 Corinthians 13:1-3, Romans 10:14-15, Ephesians 4:15, 2 Timothy 4:2 INTRODUCTION: The Great Commission is a divine mandate given to every believer—to go into the world and make disciples of all ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 28:19-20, 1 Corinthians 13:1-3

Denomination: Assembly Of God

Experience God's Pure Love Series

Contributed by Stephen Pattison on Mar 14, 2005

From Gethsemane, a love even more stunning than laying down one’s life for a friend.

“Experience the Passion” Series Sermon 1: “Experience God’s Pure Love” (Gethsemane) March 5/6, 2005 It’s such a powerful opening scene. We don’t expect to see Jesus like that – his face glistening with sweat mixed with blood, his hair tangled, staggering about as if he was wounded, or carrying ...read more

Scripture: Mark 14:32-42

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Experience God's Pure Love Series

Contributed by Stephen Pattison on Mar 22, 2005

An exploration of the love of the Father in the sacrifice of his Son -- focusing on Gethsemane.

“Experience the Passion” Series Sermon 1: “Experience God’s Pure Love” (Gethsemane) March 5/6, 2005 It’s such a powerful opening scene. We don’t expect to see Jesus like that – his face glistening with sweat mixed with blood, his hair tangled, staggering about as if he was wounded, or carrying ...read more

Scripture: Mark 14:32-42, Mark 14:32-50

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ