Sermons on Love Vanity:

True Love 3 Series

Contributed by David Welch on May 9, 2018

Message 30 in our journey through John's gospel. This message expands on what it means to love one another as commanded by Jesus and described by Paul in 1 Corinthians 13.

Notes for this sermon are found in a combined written notes from message 28. See that message for the material. ...read more

Denomination: Christian Missionary Alliance

Love Romans Style Series

Contributed by David Welch on May 9, 2018

Message 31 in our journey through John's gospel. This message continues an exploration of what it means to truly love one another. It takes specific examples of true love from Romans 12.

Alliance Church Pastor David Welch “Love Romans Style” Romans 12 The twelfth chapter of Romans follows eleven chapters of direct teaching on the work of Christ and the unfolding merciful plan of God to restore both Jew and Gentile alike to fellowship with Him. In light of these great truths, ...read more

Denomination: Christian Missionary Alliance

Developing True Love Series

Contributed by David Welch on May 9, 2018

This is message 33 in our journey through John's gospel. This is the last in an expanded exploration of true love. This message explores Paul's prayer for God's fullness in Ephesians 3:14-19. I call it the "Staircase to Fullness".

Alliance Church Pastor David Welch “Walking in God’s Fullness” "A new commandment I give to you, that you love one another, even as I have loved you, that you also love one another.By this(mutual love) all men will know that you are My disciples, if you have love for one another." John ...read more

Scripture: Ephesians 3:14-19

Denomination: Christian Missionary Alliance

Receiving And Reciprocating Love Series

Contributed by David Welch on May 10, 2018

Message 40 in our journey through John's Gospel. This message explores Jesus' command to love one another in chapter 15.

Alliance Church Pastor David Welch “Receiving and Reciprocating Divine Love” John 15:9-17 I. The public teaching and ministry of Jesus 2-12 II. The Private teaching and ministry of Jesus 13-17 A. Forgive as Jesus forgives B. Love as Jesus loves C. Practice pertinent truths that ...read more

Scripture: John 15:9-17

Denomination: Christian Missionary Alliance

The Marvelous Love Of God Series

Contributed by David Welch on May 15, 2018

Message 25 in our exposition of Romans focusing on God's marvelous love for us.

Chico Alliance Church Pastor David Welch “God’s Marvelous Love” For the past several weeks we have been hearing about Afganis switching sides and defecting to the Northern Army. Why not? Look who is backing them! It doesn’t take a rocket scientist to figure out who has the most rockets. Paul ...read more

Scripture: John 10:27-29

Denomination: Christian Missionary Alliance

I Love Sundays Series

Contributed by Michael Mccartney on May 24, 2018

Sundays were designed by God for us to meet with Him, to be touched by His presence, to hear His Words of Life and to find rest! It is designed by God to be the best day of our week! It’s a day to honor God for what He has done for you the other 6 days of

Video: I love Sundays because it makes for better Mondays I Love Sundays, Part 3 Sermon: Because they make better Mondays! Thesis: Sundays were designed by God for us to meet with Him, to be touched by His presence, to hear His Words of Life and to find rest! It is designed by God to be the best ...read more

Scripture: Exodus 20:8-10, Isaiah 58:13-14, Mark 2:27-28

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Everybody Loves A Parade

Contributed by David Henderson on Mar 21, 2016

In this message for kids we look at Palm Sunday. It is compared to a parade.

Scripture: The next day the great crowd that had come for the Feast heard that Jesus was on his way to Jerusalem. They took palm branches and went out to meet him, shouting, "Hosanna! Blessed is he who comes in the name of the Lord!" John 12:12-13 As a kid I loved parades. They were exciting. I ...read more

Scripture: John 12:12-13

Denomination: Baptist

Loving Your Neighborhood Series

Contributed by Mark Schaeufele on Apr 1, 2016

In order to follow Christ requires serving others.

Loving Your Neighborhood Text: Acts 19:13-38 Introduction 1. Illustration: In the book, The Externally Focused Church, it says, "People need exercise for physical health and service for spiritual health. We learn from the Scriptures, but we grow by serving others" (Chp. 4). 2. It's simple, ...read more

Scripture: Acts 20:13-38

Denomination: Methodist

"Love Your Enemies" Series

Contributed by Kendall Hicks on Apr 5, 2016

I do not write out sermon manuscripts. This is a brief outline of the first message in the series "Say What? (Some Head-Scratching Statements of Jesus)."

INTRO: It’s Valentine’s Day, so let’s start with a quick survey: Has anyone here every broken-up with someone before Valentine’s Day so you wouldn’t have to buy them a present? (Don’t tell me I’m the only one!). Yes, I have done that. When I was single, ...read more

Scripture: Luke 6:27-31

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Loving The Brethren-4 Series

Contributed by Byron Sherman on Apr 6, 2016

4 of 8. Peter exhorted the aliens to love their brothers & sisters in Christ as they were also loved by God. Christians are to love as they are loved by God. But how are they to live out that love? God’s love is lived out thru an encounter with...

LOVING THE BRETHREN-IV—1Peter 1:22—2:12 Attention: Senior Puzzle A little silver-haired lady calls her neighbor & says, "Please come over here & help me. I have a wonderful jigsaw puzzle, & I can't figure out how to get started." Her neighbor asks, "What is it supposed to be when it's ...read more

Denomination: Baptist

Loving The Brethren-3 Series

Contributed by Byron Sherman on Apr 6, 2016

3 of 8. Peter exhorted the aliens to love their brothers & sisters in Christ as they were also loved by God. Christians are to love as they are loved by God. But how are they to live out that love? God’s love is lived out thru an encounter with...

LOVING THE BRETHREN-III—1Peter 1:22—2:12 Attention: It’s Contagious! Two young brothers called the pastor of a local "corner" church to ask the pastor to come by to pray for his mother who had been very ill with the flu. The pastor knew the family & was aware they had been ...read more

Denomination: Baptist

Love--Within The Church Series

Contributed by James Hickman on Apr 9, 2016

Christian commitment is demonstrated when Christians sincerely love one another.

Love Within the Church Romans 12:9-21 A college roommate of mine used to quote his grandmother's definition of love. "Love," she had said, "is the feeling that you feel when you feel the feeling like you've never felt before." Than definition expresses a common conception of love. Even the ...read more

Scripture: Romans 12:9-21

Denomination: Baptist

God Loves You

Contributed by David Nolte on Apr 18, 2016

HOW DO I KNOW GOD LOVES ME?

“God Loves You!” Romans 5:1-11 David P. Nolte Some people use flawed means for determining God’s love: there is the petal-pluck-procedure: “He loves me – he loves me not” as if a daisy could declare Divine devotion! Other people go by their feelings. If ...read more

Scripture: Romans 5:1-11

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Jesus Loves Everyone

Contributed by Craig Condon on Apr 23, 2016

Have you ever noticed that when children play games, some children are always the last to be chosen? How do you think Jesus feels when he sees that happening? I think he feels very sad, because he loves everyone and he wants us to love everyone.

Good morning boys and girls! Look what I have for all of you this morning! I got this idea from my mother when I remembered the times when she could come to church here and bring treats for the Sunday School children. Can anyone tell me what they are?) They’re called ice cream wafers, and I ...read more

Scripture: John 13:31-35

Denomination: Anglican

Love Your Enemies Series

Contributed by Duncan Hamilton on May 2, 2016

A sermon inspired by the book For The Glory by Duncan Hamilton.

Text: Matthew 5:38-47 In Duncan Hamilton’s biography For the Glory, we learn that Scotsman Eric Liddell’s greatest challenge came, not when his convictions about racing on Sunday during the 1924 Olympics were tested, but when he served as a missionary in China amid the Japanese ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 5:38-47

Denomination: *other