Sermons on Love They Neighbor:

Loving Friends

Contributed by Gaither Bailey on May 15, 2009

We are to be friends to all just as Jesus is a friend to us.

John 15: 9 – 17 / Loving Friends Intro: Things that make you go, HMMMM! – 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? --- I wonder why it pleases a woman when you say time stands still when you look into ...read more

Scripture: John 15:9-17

Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

Love Almighty And Ills Unlimited Series

Contributed by Joseph Smith on Mar 17, 2001

When we are dealing with issues and conflicts, we may select to be babies (unlimited retaliation), children (limited retaliation), adolescents (limited love), or mature (unlimited love), toward Jesus’ command to "Be perfect as your heavenly Father is perfect."

Be perfect, therefore, as your heavenly Father is perfect. What madman spoke those words? What visionary would even in his wildest dreams suppose that you and I could be perfect? What is this raving? It is the word of Jesus, at the end of a series of challenges. Love your enemies. Give to ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 5:38-48

Denomination: Baptist

How Do They Love Me? Series

Contributed by Glenn Durham on Mar 19, 2008

God gives shepherds to love us with the affection of Christ Jesus, that we might be both encouraged and taught to love one another.

Scripture Introduction Elizabeth Barrett Browning wrote a Sonnet some of you will have heard: “How do I love thee? Let me count the ways. I love thee to the depth and breadth and height my soul can reach…. I love thee freely, as men strive for Right; I love thee purely, as they turn from Praise…. ...read more

Scripture: Philippians 1:3-8

Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

The Fruit Of Love Series

Contributed by Ricardo Rodriguez on Nov 1, 2012

One of the best-known writings of the Bible is found in 1 Corinthians 13. It is recited very often, but very seldom is understood—is a reading of routine, but is forgotten easily. 1 Corinthians 13 describes love as a conduct, not only a pleasant feeling

Ice Breaker: What has been more difficult for you, to give or receive Love? Key verse: 1Corinthians 13:1-13. INTRODUCTION One of the best-known writings of the Bible is found in 1 Corinthians 13. It is recited very often, but very seldom is understood—is a reading of routine, but is ...read more

Scripture: 1 Corinthians 13:1-13

Denomination: Apostolic

God Is Love

Contributed by John Ong on Sep 22, 2017

Can anyone really understand "unconditional" love?

Saying "God is Love" is very easy, but how do we really define it? The Merriam-Webster Dictionary defines love as a "strong affection for another arising out of kinship or personal ties". Often this "strong affection" stems from a sexual attraction for that other person. We love other people when ...read more

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Love Is Sacrificial

Contributed by Joel Pankow on Aug 25, 2005

When Jesus asks, "do you love me," it fills us with repentance and an eagerness to show our Lord that we do love him. Peter was forgiven and given a new opportunity to feed Jesus sheep. Who are your sheep? How can you respond?

August 28, 2005 Proclaim Peace Through Jesus - in Love - based on John 21:15-19 After Jesus rose from the dead he asked Peter three simple questions - “do you love me?” When Peter answered with a resounding “yes,” Jesus then replied, “feed my sheep.” Although this reinstatement to ministry ...read more

Scripture: John 21:15-19

Denomination: Lutheran

Loving People Series

Contributed by Richard Mcnair on Oct 27, 2004

2nd in a 3 part series on Love

ILL - A man bought a new hearing aid and said it is wonderful. So I said what kind is it? To which he replied, “It is about quarter ‘till 3.” What I about to say this morning is so important I want you to turn your hearing aid up!!! Listen carefully! I hear so many churches say - “we are such ...read more

Scripture: 1 Corinthians 13:4-7

Denomination: Baptist

Real Love Series

Contributed by Guy Caley on Aug 14, 2006

5th in the series "Love Notes: A Letter from John." What genuine love looks like.

A girl gave a photo to a boy she was dating with this inscription on the back. “Dear Johnny, the last two weeks have been the best of my whole life. I will love you as long as the stars shine and until the oceans run dry. Love Susan. p.s. If we break up I want this picture back.” We know ...read more

Scripture: 1 John 3:11-24

Denomination: Assembly Of God

No Greater Love

Contributed by Jerry Flury on Feb 7, 2003

While romantic love may have many delusions, there is no delusion about God’s love. There is no greater love than God’s love. His love is unmerited, unconditional, unending, and undeniable.

NO GREATER LOVE EPHESIANS 2:1-7 Ephesians 2:1-7 "And you has he quickened, who were dead in trespasses and sins. Wherein in time past ye walked according to the course of this world, according to the prince of the power of the air, the spirit that now works in the children of disobedience. Among ...read more

Scripture: Ephesians 2:1-7

Denomination: Baptist

Love's Repsonse Series

Contributed by Dennis Davidson on Sep 28, 2009

We have many misconceptions about what real love for Jesus is. But I trust that these words from the mouth of our Lord Himself will make us wise unto salvation. Christian love is demonstrated as a believer keeps or obeys the Lord’s words.

JOHN 14:21-24 LOVE’S RESPONSE [John 14:15-27 & 15:7-14] This passage concerning our love for Christ is bound before and aft with teachings concerning the Holy Spirit. There is significant reason for this. We are to obey Christ’s word and live for Him. In fact, our love for Christ is declared ...read more

Scripture: John 14:21-24, John 14:21

Denomination: Baptist

Love In Action Series

Contributed by Anthony Zibolski on Oct 12, 2023

Apostle Paul lays out how we should be representing our faith and our relationship to the Lord.

Love in Action Romans chapter 12:9-21 Introduction- Good morning, if you could turn to Romans chapter 12. We will be looking at Paul’s letter to the church concerning our everyday actions. He lays out how as believers we should be representing our faith and our relationship to the Lord and to ...read more

Scripture: Romans 12:9-13

Denomination: Nazarene

Faith And Love

Contributed by W Pat Cunningham on Dec 14, 2013

Like Zechariah and Elizabeth, we must learn the interaction between faith and love in the head and heart

Thursday of 3rd Week in Advent 2013 Lumen Fidei The story we have in the first chapter of St. Luke’s Gospel is a kind of midrash on the story we read today in the Book of Judges. In both cases a childless couple experiences a miraculous intervention of God to give them a child. But the ...read more

Scripture: Luke 1:5-25

Denomination: Catholic

The Great Commandments And Your Uniqueness

Contributed by Ken Pell on Mar 15, 2010

We are fearfully and wonderfully created and we connect to God in unique ways that illustrate that divine creativity.

The Great Commandments and Your Uniqueness * Mark 12:28-31 Sermon Objective: We are fearfully and wonderfully created and we connect to God in unique ways that illustrate that divine creativity. Supporting Scripture: Psalm 100:3 Know that the LORD is God. It is he who made us, and we are his, we ...read more

Scripture: Mark 12:28-31

Denomination: Nazarene

Love Is Kind Series

Contributed by David Owens on Oct 21, 2013

In this sermon, we explore how to love others through kindness.

A. One day a minister who was a very kind man and loved to serve others noticed a young boy trying to press a doorbell on a house across the street. 1. Because the boy was so little and the doorbell was so high, he couldn’t reach it. 2. After watching the boy’s efforts for a moment, ...read more

Scripture: Colossians 3:12

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Extravagant Love Series

Contributed by Guy Caley on May 8, 2006

5th in the Series "Near to His Heart: The Gospel of John." Looks at Mary’s Extravagant gift to Jesus and asks if we give extravagantly to Him.

There is a wonderful story by the name of Babette’s Feast, by Isak Dineson. The setting is a small village on the coast of Denmark many years ago. Two spinster sisters provide leadership for a small church, which was founded by their now dead pastor-father many years before. The group has dwindled ...read more

Scripture: John 12:1-8

Denomination: Assembly Of God