Sermons on Love That Transforms:

Love Well Series

Contributed by Michael Mccartney on Jan 7, 2022

To be able to love well means I have to embrace the 4 letter word “Love” in its original definition and application – Because that word “Love” has been twisted and distorted by this world – But the true meaning of love goes back to God’s meaning of love!

Video Transition Illustration: Love Boldly Bluefish Tv – Maybe we could call rephrase it “Love Well in 2022” The challenge for 2022 – Are you willing to commit to “Love Well” this new year? Poem: I am the New Year. I am an unspoiled page in your book of time. I am your next chance at the art of ...read more

Scripture: John 13:34-35, John 4:7-10

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Glorification And Love.

Contributed by Christopher Holdsworth on Mar 20, 2022

The mutual glorification of the Son of man and of God. The love of Jesus as a model for our love for one another.

GLORIFICATION AND LOVE. John 13:31-35. The inevitable process which would culminate in the self-sacrifice of Jesus on our behalf was reaching its climax. Jesus spoke of the reciprocal “glorification” of both “God” and “the Son of man” (John 13:31-32). In this we have the “glory” of the Cross ...read more

Scripture: John 13:31-35

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Agape Love

Contributed by Dr. Odell Belger on Mar 29, 2022

Have you ever wondered why God is so good to lost people when they do not reciprocate in their feelings toward Him?

Illus: Perhaps the answer can be illustrated by the story of the little girl who went to her mother to show her some fruit her friend gave her. The mother said, “Your friend has been very kind.” “Yes,” said the child, “She gave me more; but I gave some away.” When her mother asked who she gave ...read more

Scripture: 1 Corinthians 13:4-8

Denomination: Baptist

The Gift Of Love

Contributed by Mary Erickson on Apr 18, 2022

A sermon for Maundy Thursday, Year C

April 14, 2022 Maundy Thursday Hope Lutheran Church Rev. Mary Erickson 1 Corinthians 11:23-26; Luke 22:7-23 The Gift of Love Friends, may grace and peace be yours in abundance in the knowledge of God and Christ Jesus our Lord. If you could use only one word to describe Jesus, what word would ...read more

Scripture: Luke 22:7-23, 1 Corinthians 11:23-26

Denomination: Lutheran

True Love Series

Contributed by John Bright on Apr 26, 2021

NOTE - this was shared on Valentines Day! This is the last of four sermons introducing Band Meetings in a new way for today. Here is a link for more information - “Discipleship Bands: A Practical Field Guide” (download a free copy at https://discipleshipbands.com/ )

Series: “Bringing Back the Bands” “True Love” John 15:9-13 A sermon for 2/14/21 John 15 “9 “As the Father loved Me, I also have loved you; abide in My love. 10 If you keep My commandments, you will abide in My love, just as I have kept My Father’s commandments and abide in His love. 11 These ...read more

Scripture: John 15:9-13, Romans 5:6-8, 1 John 4:7-11, Ecclesiastes 4:9-12, Philippians 2:22-24  (view more)  (view less)

Denomination: Methodist

No Greater Love

Contributed by Gaither Bailey on May 6, 2021

We are commanded by Christ Jesus to love each other.

No Greater Love John 15: 9 - 17 Intro: Things that make you go HMMMMMM! Why is it a compliment to tell a woman she looks like a breath of spring; but, not to tell her she looks like the end of a hard winter? / Why does it please a woman when you say time stands still when you look into her ...read more

Scripture: John 15:9-17

Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

Love Is Relational

Contributed by Jim Keegan on May 8, 2021

Love is all about relationships. The cross itself speaks of the two dimensions of love, vertical and horizontal, divine and human love. And where they intersect most powerfully is in relationships.

Love is Relational John 21:15-17 (Read text.) I remember hearing missionaries to the Congo talking about the need for long-term missions, especially the importance of learning the language and the culture of the people. “Language and culture are important,” they said, “because they facilitate ...read more

Scripture: John 21:15-17

The Love Of A Mother

Contributed by Rev. Duraimony Dickson on May 8, 2021

God's love is exceedingly reflected through the love of a mother. This love by God and mothers can be expressed in words, attitudes, and actions.

The Love of a Mother For a woman whose young daughter had an unclean spirit heard about Him, and she came and fell at His feet. - Mark 7:25 One day, a little girl was sitting and watching her mother do the dishes at the kitchen sink. She suddenly noticed that her mother had several strands of ...read more

Scripture: Mark 7:25

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

A Condemnable Love! Series

Contributed by Thomas Fortini on May 26, 2021

As Christians we are called to hate as well as love! There is a love that God condemns!

1 John 2 (KJV) 15 Love not the world, neither the things that are in the world. If any man love the world, the love of the Father is not in him. 16 For all that is in the world, the lust of the flesh, and the lust of the eyes, and the pride of life, is not of the Father, but is of the world. 17 And ...read more

Scripture: 1 John 2:15-17

Love Life Series

Contributed by C. Philip Green on May 26, 2021

If you want to love life, love people.

Evangelist, Larry Moyer, tells the story of a warden, who asked a prisoner on death row what he would like to eat for his last meal. The prisoner replied, “I would like to have a huge piece of watermelon.” The warden said, “You must be kidding? This is December. Watermelons have not been ...read more

Scripture: 1 Peter 3:8-12, Ephesians 2:14-15, Psalm 34:12-14

Denomination: Evangelical Free

Love And Respect Series

Contributed by Vince Miller on Oct 3, 2019

It should not come as a surprise that men and women are wired differently and thus have differing needs. While we all need love and respect, men and women each distinctively need more of one than the other.

We Both Need Something It should not come as a surprise that men and women are wired differently and thus have differing needs. While we all need love and respect, men and women each distinctively need more of one than the other. Women by nature want to know that their husbands love and adore them. ...read more

Scripture: Ephesians 5:33

Denomination: Baptist

Living In Love

Contributed by Matthew Cox on Oct 3, 2019

It's yet another chance for us to read, study and examine the word of God. Today we are in 1 Corinthians 12:1 through 1 Corinthians 14:25

Living in love (1 Corinthians 12:1-14:25) Rev. Matthew Cox, DBS Gift of God Ministries I. We all have a spiritual gift. 1 Corinthians 12:1-11 The spiritual gift that you have has been placed upon you from the Lord. And the Lord will equip you to use the gift that he has for you. So that you may ...read more

The Call To Love Series

Contributed by John Dobbs on Oct 3, 2019

What is the most important thing in life?

Four Calls to Discipleship THE CALL TO LOVE Deuteronomy 6:4-9 Introduction What is the most important thing in life? Michael Douglas recently asked what was the most important thing he’s learned in life: “kindness is not weakness. I try to conduct myself as a good citizen of the planet and ...read more

Scripture: Deuteronomy 6:4-9, Mark 12:28-31

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Living In Love

Contributed by Matthew Davaughn Cox on Oct 4, 2019

Looking at the text 1 Corinthians 12:1-14:25 to discuss living in love.

Living in love (1 Corinthians 12:1-14:25) Rev. Matthew Cox, DBS Gift of God Ministries Just for a moment today. I would like for us to look at the text found in 1 Corinthians chapter 12 beginning with verse number 1 and concluding with chapter 14 verse number 25. In this passage of scripture we ...read more

Denomination: *other

Love Stories

Contributed by Joe Bedy on Oct 5, 2019

We all love a good love story. Even us men if we are honest. There are some good love stories out there. I am citing one by O. Henry the "Gift of the Magi".

Sermon to Market Street Residences an ALF in Tarpon Springs, Fl (Keep in mind as you read this sermon it is for those who have dementia or other memory disorders)November 3 2019 A sermon on love Prayer Welcome to worship at market Street where we are the church. Why do I say we are the church? ...read more

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ