Sermons on Love The Lord Your God:

Life's Greatest Goal

Contributed by Tim Patrick on Oct 9, 2006

This sermon examines the phrase "do it all for the glory of God." (I Cor. 10:31)

What are your life goals? There are many possibilities. We set life goals either consciously or unconsciously. We set goals in areas such as: income, sports, homes, business, exercise family and the like. There are many worthy goals we might consider. Today, I submit to you that there is one goal ...read more

Scripture: 1 Corinthians 10:23-33

Denomination: Baptist

Being Controversial

Contributed by Mickey Bell on Jun 14, 2007

We need to be controversial at the appropriate times. Can God count on you to take the stand?

Being Controversial Acts 4:1-4 I am not sure what you thought when you heard the title of the message tonight, but I feel that it’s some that we need to do in the right place and in the right time. Illustration: Jerry Falwell While I was on vacation, a great man of God was laid to rest. Say what ...read more

Scripture: Acts 4:1-4

Denomination: Baptist

The Greatest Of These Is Love!

Contributed by William Young on Sep 10, 2001

To Help One and all Understand What God Expects of Love and His People. (A true definition.)

The Greatest of these is Love 1 Corinthians 13:1-13 Thesis: to help one and all understand what God expects of love and His people. A true definition. Introduction: 1. The badge of our discipleship is our Love a. A new commandment I give unto you, That ye love one another; as I have loved you, ...read more

Scripture: John 13:34-35, 1 Corinthians 13:1-13

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

The Bright Side Of Growing Older

Contributed by John Lowe on Mar 19, 2014

The reason for the luxuriant growth of believers is that they are planted in the house of the Lord and they flourish in the courts of our God. In other words, they live in daily fellowship with the Lord, drawing their strength and sustenance from Him.

February 23, 2014 Title: The Bright Side of Growing Older Scripture: Job 11:17 (KJV)—“Thine age shall be clearer than the noonday; thou shalt shine forth.” Introduction Our devotion for today is about the brightside of growing old. If you don’t think there is a bright ...read more

Scripture: Job 11:17

Denomination: Baptist

Your Blessed Life Now Series

Contributed by Joel Smith on Mar 27, 2009

This sermon answers the question, "How did I get here?"

Have you ever had one of those moments where you stopped, looked at your life, and asked, “How did I get here?” This usually occurs when life doesn’t turn out as we expected. Divorce, bankruptcy, job loss, mid-life crisis, broken relationships, failure to obtain a goal or dream, health problems, ...read more

Denomination: Baptist

A Great Spiritual Check-Up For Your Soul Series

Contributed by Rick Crandall on Aug 4, 2022

1. Are you listening to the Lord? (vs. 1-11, 14). 2. Are you aiming to please God? (vs. 12-14). 3. Are you learning from the Lord? (vs. 14-16). 4. Have you found the right help for your heart? (vs. 17-20).

A Great Spiritual Check-up for Your Soul The Gospel of Matthew Matthew 15:1-20 Sermon by Rick Crandall (Prepared August 4, 2022) (Revised August 8, 2022 to say this was the 3rd year of Jesus' ministry) BACKGROUND: *Please open your Bibles to Matthew 15. In the previous chapter, Jesus was ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 15:1-20

Denomination: Baptist

How Should Christians Live? With A Message!

Contributed by Mark Elkins on Sep 26, 2003

We have a message that is personally Heard from God, a message of Hope and a message of Harmony! Does you life reflect these?

At your age 993 1001 more A message that is heard. Hearing God- #294 p. 311 750 engaging ill. Ambient noise generator. John heard a message from God. One of the great needs about man is a word from God. A word that tells us the truth about God, why we are here, who we are, and where we are ...read more

Scripture: 1 John 1:5-9

Denomination: Baptist

Love And Marriage

Contributed by Jeff Taylor on Feb 17, 2024

What is love? What is it really? What does God's Word say about it? How are we to find it? In this teaching, I will show you through Scripture what love is and what it is not. And, how to find the spouse God has for you.

What is love? What is it really? And how do we know we have it for one another? Especially when it comes to the one we consider marrying? God's Word is clear on what love is and what love is not. I'll tell you one thing though; love is not ANYTHING the world says it is! The world would have ...read more

Scripture: 1 Corinthians 13:4-13

Denomination: Pentecostal

Love Is Patient Series

Contributed by Jim Mooney on Feb 9, 2001

Being patient means to be longsuffering, when you are patient with others you are demonstrating the Love of God to them.

LOVE IS PATIENCE I CORINTHIANS 13:4 The Bible says, "It is not good for man to be alone." You and I are created to have fellowship with God and each other. It is no accident that solitary confinement is considered to be punishment. Tonight, we are going to look at relationships and their importance ...read more

Scripture: 2 Corinthians 13:4, 1 Corinthians 13:4-7

Denomination: Pentecostal

Take Your Candle, "Go Light Your World"!

Contributed by Charlie Roberts on Oct 30, 2011

Their new theme song is; everybody ought to know, everybody ought to know, everybody ought to know who Jesus is, When did that song quit being every Christians theme song?

Take your Candle, Go Light Your World This little light of mine I’m going to let it shine Oh, this little light of mine I’m going to let it shine Hallelujah This little light of mine I’m going to let it shine Let it shine, let it shine, let it shine Hide it under a bushel, No? I’m going to let it ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 5:13-16

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

The Fear Of The Lord Helps Us Turn Away From Evil Series

Contributed by Joel Bernardino on Oct 15, 2025

“Through the fear of the Lord, evil is avoided.” In other words, when we fear the Lord, we learn to turn away from sin—not out of fear of judgment, but out of love for the One who redeemed us.

THE FEAR OF THE LORD HELPS US TURN AWAY FROM EVIL Ptr. Joel Bernardino – October 13, 2025 Introduction: Have you ever known someone who learned to stay away from doing wrong — not because they were afraid of punishment, but because they didn’t want to hurt the person who truly loved them? For ...read more

Scripture: Proverbs 16:6, Job 28:28, Proverbs 8:13, Proverbs 9:10

God Hates Discord

Contributed by Major Gerardo Balmori on Apr 2, 2011

Let me ask you a question: “Have you ever found a Christian group that doesn’t have any problems?” If so, don’t join it—you’ll ruin everything. Every person has their own weaknesses and faults; and since a church is made up of imperfect people, every ch

Mayor Gerardo Balmori The Salvation Army Let me ask you a question: “Have you ever found a Christian group that doesn’t have any problems?” If so, don’t join it—you’ll ruin everything. Every person has their own weaknesses and faults; and since a church is made up of imperfect people, every ...read more

Scripture: 1 Corinthians 1:10-17, 1 Corinthians 1:10-13

Denomination: Salvation Army

Loving The Forgiver

Contributed by Sherm Nichols on Jan 28, 2014

The great joy of being forgiven is realized and appreciated only when we confess our sins before God.

This week, we take a look into the original songbook of the church, the Psalms. For centuries, the Psalms have been turned to for comfort, for rebuke, praise. We find in them the right words to speak to God. They speak to our minds and our hearts, because they probe the range of our experiences; ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 32:1-11

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

God Is Bored Series

Contributed by Tyler Edwards on May 12, 2010

Something is missing from the church today, and people are starting to notice. Too often the church fails to offer what it advertises: life.

4. Something is happening (Preview to a Vision week 4) January 31, 2010 God is Bored I find that from time to time I really love a good heist movie. It’s really fun to watch a movie with a brilliant robber who uses his mental prowess to successful rob a bank or something of the like. The ...read more

Denomination: *other

The Law Of Love #1 Series

Contributed by Chris Mccall on Feb 20, 2006

Every principle, law, and prophetic word hangs on the love of God.

1 Corinthians 12:31 AMP. But earnestly desire and zealously cultivate the greatest and best gifts and graces (the higher gifts and the choicest graces). And yet I will show you a still more excellent way [one that is better by far and the highest of them all--love]. Every principle, law and ...read more

Scripture: 1 Corinthians 12:31

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational