Sermons on Love The Lord Your God:

God Is Dad!

Contributed by Dr. Craig Nelson on May 6, 2007

The Great, Almighty God, the infinite Creator of the universe, takes great delight and unsurpassed joy from our relationship with Him.

How do you think people imagine God to be? Is He far or near? Is He powerful or passive? Is He disgusted with them or in love with them? Is He a mean old man? Is He a kindly grandpa-type? Is He listening? Does He care for people individually? Can He really help? During the late 1960’s and through ...read more

Scripture: Zephaniah 3:17

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Do Not Neglect Your Gift - Pt. 3 Series

Contributed by Shane Brooks on Jan 30, 2007

Use what the good Lord gave ya.

Do not neglect your gift 1 Timothy 4:12 Let no one despise your youth, but be an example to the believers in word, in conduct, in love, in spirit, in faith, in purity. 13 Till I come, give attention to reading, to exhortation, to doctrine. 14 Do not neglect the gift that is in you, which was ...read more

Scripture: 1 Timothy 4:12-15

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Listen To God And Obey His Loving Direction

Contributed by W Pat Cunningham on Jan 9, 2024

Listen to God in the first place, and maybe God won’t have to bail you out of bad situations that you create for yourself.

Saturday of the First Week in Course 2023 Today’s Gospel is one of the most gripping portrayals of Jesus’s ministry we have from St. Mark. Why is that? In just five verses, we see Jesus, in the area of Capernaum, teaching a large crowd in one of his favorite amphitheaters, a natural one by the Sea ...read more

Scripture: Mark 2:13-17, 1 Samuel 9:1-19, 1 Samuel 10:1

Denomination: Catholic

Seventh Sunday In Ordinary Time -- 7th Sunday, Year A

Contributed by Paul Andrew on Jan 27, 2020

Love your enemies

There is a sign in the Princeton University Store basement which cleverly suggests: "Love your enemies—it will drive them crazy." Jesus’ ethical teaching is higher than this example because love of enemies is not a consequentialist ethic, hoping that the other person will change. Love ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 5:38-48

Denomination: Catholic

The Strike Of The Sword Of The Lord Turns Sinful Sheep Into Silver Saints

Contributed by Joel Pankow on Jul 5, 2001

how God uses the sword for good purposes

July 8, 2001 Zechariah 13:7-9 7 “Awake, O sword, against my shepherd, against the man who is close to me!” declares the LORD Almighty. “Strike the shepherd, and the sheep will be scattered, and I will turn my hand against the little ones. 8 In the whole land,” declares the LORD, “two-thirds ...read more

Scripture: Zechariah 13:7-9

Denomination: Lutheran

Mindset For A Ministry Of Love Series

Contributed by James Wallace on Mar 3, 2023

Pride & prejudice ruled in the Church at Corinth. Church members were using the wrong standards and motivated by pride in their relationships ot church leaders. What is the proper attitude toward spiritual leaders?

Most of you are likely familiar with the novel Pride and Prejudice and the movie that resulted from it. I don't know much about it other than that has been on my TV more than any other single movie; it's my wife's favorite movie and it probably qualifies as a chick flick. I believe ...read more

Scripture: 1 Corinthians 4:1-7, 1 Timothy 3:2-7, 2 Timothy 2:15, 2 Corinthians 10:1, 2 Corinthians 10:10  (view more)  (view less)

Denomination: Bible Church

God Is Faithful

Contributed by Tim Patrick on Mar 30, 2009

This sermon examines some of the ways God is faithful.

This month we have focused on the subject of faithfulness. We have discussed faithfulness to our faith, our church, our family, and a ministry. Today we look at a different aspect of faithfulness. We consider God’s faithfulness. God’s faithfulness is both hard to comprehend and inspiring. It is ...read more

Scripture: Lamentations 3:21-23

Denomination: Baptist

His Love Never Runs Out Series

Contributed by Dr. John D. Wentworth on Feb 16, 2026

: One of the deepest fears we carry—often unspoken—is the fear that love has limits. We worry that if we fail too much, disappoint too often, or suffer too long, the love we rely on might eventually dry up. Human love can grow weary. Human patience can wear thin. Human grace can be exhausted.

Title: His Love Never Runs Out Text: “Give thanks to the Lord, for He is good; His love endures forever.” — Psalm 136:1 (NIV) Introduction: One of the deepest fears we carry—often unspoken—is the fear that love has limits. We worry that if we fail too much, disappoint too often, or suffer too ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 136:1

Denomination: Independent/Bible

Extolling The Work Of God Series

Contributed by Wesley Byrd on Sep 5, 2011

Worship of our Lord

Ps. 8:1 - 9:1 INTRO: This holiday called “Labor Day” we often have heard messages on labor lifted up, careers considered, rest rehearsed, work weighed, busyness balanced and duty dignified. Today, however, I would like to look at the work God has done and extol (exalt, ...read more

Denomination: Baptist

Needs Of The Church Today

Contributed by Dr.w.samuel Legon on Sep 17, 2011

Church members need to be alive in the Lord.

NEEDS OF THE CHURCH TODAY Rev.3: 1And unto the angel of the church in Sardis write; These things saith he that hath the seven Spirits of God, and the seven stars; I know thy works, that thou hast a name that thou livest, and art dead. 2Be ...read more

Scripture: Revelation 3:1-6

Denomination: Baptist

The Power Of Your Thoughts

Contributed by Mark H. Stevens Thd on Feb 19, 2014

The enemy loves to put thoughts into the believer's mind. Those thoughts (if meditated on), produce strongholds, which produces feelings, which lands you into bondage... all because you listened to the devil more then your heavenly Father!

The power of your thoughts - Where many strongholds begin The enemy loves to put thoughts into the believer's mind. Those thoughts (if meditated on), produce strongholds, which produces feelings, which lands you into bondage... all because you listened to the devil more then your heavenly Father! ...read more

Scripture: Isaiah 26:3

Denomination: Pentecostal

Managing Anger God's Way Pt 1 Series

Contributed by David Welch on Jun 30, 2008

First in a four part series on managing anger

“Understanding and Managing Anger Pt 1” INTRODUCTION In our study of bitterness, we discovered the devastating effects of sustained anger and unforgiveness not only for the individual but also for everyone they touch. Bitterness has to do with negative thoughts and feelings toward someone who has ...read more

Scripture: Ephesians 4:26-32

Denomination: Christian Missionary Alliance

Love One Another Series

Contributed by Brian Bill on Mar 18, 2003

What would relationships in our church look like if we truly loved each other? Since God loves us unconditionally, we can and must love each other, including those affected by abortion.

January 19, 2003 Sanctity of Life Sunday Scripture Text: 1 John 4:7-12 Speaker: Brian Bill Series Overview Love One Another Do you remember what you were doing 30 years ago? Let me see if I can refresh your memory. Notre Dame topped the college football rankings with a perfect 11-0 season. The ...read more

Scripture: 1 John 4:7-12

Denomination: Baptist

Why God Became A Man Series

Contributed by Scott Chambers on Dec 15, 2008

This message examines God’s motivation for the incarnation.

Why would the Son of God want to become human? What would possess Him to leave His eternal home to enter this world plagued by pain and sorrow? Why would He give up the worship of angels to endure abuse at the hands of sinful man? Why did God become a man? Max Lucado in his book “God Came Near” ...read more

Scripture: Genesis 3:1

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

What's Love Got To Do With It?

Contributed by Dr. Ronald Shultz on Jan 22, 2015

Love is all that because all that matters is love.

Love him who tells you your faults in private. It is easier to guard a sack full of fleas than a girl in love. Love does not pay attention to dignity. - (Jewish Proverbs) Gen_29:20 And Jacob served seven years for Rachel; and they seemed unto him but a few days, for the love he had to her. ...read more

Scripture: 1 John 4:20

Denomination: Baptist