Sermons on Love Vanity:

How Far Does Love Go?

Contributed by Dean Rhine on Dec 9, 2003

Lessons on love from the book of Ruth

“How Far Does Love Go?” Ruth Intro: This morning, we want to talk about one of the greatest love stories ever: the story of Ruth. You’ve been reading this week in the books of Judges and Ruth. I want us to consider the concept of love this morning and what it means for each of us here today. ...read more

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

The Church That Lost Its First Love

Contributed by A. Todd Coget on Dec 24, 2003

The aim of this year end sermon is to get us to rexamine ourselves as to the intensity of our first love.

The Church that Lost its First Love December 28, 2003 Revelation 2:1-7 INTRO: A. 2003 was certainly an eventful year; let me briefly take you through it… 1. January began with a month of news talk about the disappearance of Laci Peterson who was last seen on Christmas Eve, 2002. 2. On ...read more

Scripture: Revelation 2:1-7

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

"Survivor" (Surviving The Death Of A Loved One) Series

Contributed by Lynn Floyd on Jan 19, 2004

I talk about what we need to know and understand when we lose someone we love.

Intro: Sometimes we face great loses in our lives. Today I want to talk about losing someone we care about. Let’s face it—people die. They die unexpectantly, they die too young. They die needlessly, because of the acts of another. They die naturally. People we always thought would be around…then ...read more

Scripture: 1 Corinthians 15:1-26, Job 2:11-13

Denomination: Baptist

He's Going To Love You Anyway Series

Contributed by Kevin Williams on Jan 24, 2004

No matter what goes on in a church, a good Pastor has unconditional love.

How do you describe a tree to someone who was born blind? How do you explain to him the color green or describe the texture of wood? How do you describe the sunset to someone who has never seen the sun? It becomes frustrating when you can’t describe the simplest things to one who doesn’t have ...read more

Scripture: Numbers 14:2-20

Denomination: Baptist

Behold, How They Love One Another

Contributed by Davon Huss on Mar 9, 2004

A sermon on practical guidelines in love from 1 Thessalonians 4:9-12

Sermon for 3/7/2004 1 Thessalonians 4:9-12 Introduction: Recently, the Associated Press conducted a survey of 39 different Protestant denominations. And they asked one question: "What is the number one factor that causes congregations to grow?" Are there any factors you can find in every growing ...read more

Scripture: 1 Thessalonians 4:9-12, 2 Thessalonians 3:11-12

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

What's Love Got To Do With It?

Contributed by Wesley Bishop on Mar 15, 2004

This is about God’s true love for us.

“Love” is a word that is thrown around more than a football at the Super Bowl. Everyone talks about love. I love this. I love that. I love your hair. I love that shirt. I love this team or that team. I love summer. I love Christmas. “I love you. You love me. We’re a happy family.” ...read more

Scripture: 1 John 3:18-24

Denomination: Wesleyan

The Power Of God's Love Works In Us

Contributed by Joel Santos on Sep 30, 2004

Love inspires us. Inspiration is simply being touch by the Spirit. And God has touched us by His Spirit because of love.

Maybe you have heard about a guy who fell in love in an opera singer. Church Swindoll tells this story in his book, “Strike the Original Match.” So what is love doing in us? What difference can love make in our lives? I. The power of love inspires us (vs.13-16) -Story of losers loser, a guy had ...read more

Scripture: 1 John 4:13-21

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Looking For Love In All The Right Places Series

Contributed by Mike Fogerson on Oct 18, 2004

Believers can pray that their lost family/friends’ eyes would be opened to the gospel. Part 2 of 5 of the Praying Your Family and Friends to Christ Series.

Praying Our Lost Friends & Family To Christ Series Looking For Love In All The Right Places (2 of 5) 2 Cor 4.3-4 NASB October 17, 2004 Chester, Illinois Chester FBC Mike Fogerson, Speaker (The "HEART" acronym that is being used for this series is taken from Chris Schofield, ...read more

Scripture: 2 Corinthians 4:3-4

Denomination: Baptist

Our Lord's Love Lasts Forever

Contributed by Timm Meyer on Oct 19, 2004

PENTECOST 20[25 (A)] - Our Lord’s love lasts forever. Even though we often turn away from God’s love -- God’s love turns us around time and again.

OUR LORD’S LOVE LASTS FOREVER HOSEA 11: 1- 4,7-9 -- October 1, 2004 -- PENTECOST 20 1 "When Israel was a child, I loved him, and out of Egypt I called my son. 2But the more I called Israel, the further they went from me. They sacrificed to the Baals and they burned incense to images. 3It was I ...read more

Scripture: Hosea 11:1-9

Denomination: Lutheran

"The Greatest Love Ever Shown!" Series

Contributed by Dave Mcfadden on Nov 16, 2004

Nothing can compare to the love God has shown us in Christ.

John 3:16 is, perhaps, the most familiar verse in the Bible. Here in the United States many people can quote the verse. Of those who cannot quote it, many are at least familiar with the reference, if only because they have seen it displayed so often in the end zone of football stadiums. Yet, I am ...read more

Scripture: John 3:16

Denomination: Baptist

God Loves You: No Doubt About It

Contributed by Michael Luke on Feb 12, 2005

Five amazing facts about God’s love for you.

SPECIAL DAY: VALENTINE’S DAY TEXT: 1 JOHN 4:9-10 TITLE: “GOD LOVES YOU: NO DOUBT ABOUT IT!” INTRODUCTION: A. Two teenaged boys were out cave exploring when they found what appeared to be huge bear tracks deep inside a long, cavernous tunnel. ...read more

Scripture: 1 John 4:9-10

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Take This Job And...love It!

Contributed by Jerry Shirley on Feb 15, 2005

How to enrich our work lives and affect eternity, no matter what our vocation is. Powerpoint template available at website.

Take this Job and . . Love It! Mark 14:3-9 powerpoint template at: http://www.gbcdecatur.org/sermons/TakeThisJob.html Introduction Is the work you are doing good work? Do you love your work? I have talked to people who say “pastor I love my job.” I have also heard people say “I hate my ...read more

Scripture: Mark 14:3-9

Denomination: Baptist

He Came To Demonstrate God's Love Series

Contributed by Steve Malone on Mar 15, 2005

In this message we see the unfailing, unconditional and enduring forever love of God come alive in the person of Christ! (I Am Jesus - part 6)

He Came To Demonstrate God’s Love I Am Jesus – part 6 Video ‘What Is Love’ Sermon Spice What is love? NOW – that really is a good question… Defining love is not really an easy thing to do. I MEAN - how would you define it? YOU KNOW – I thought those people in the video gave it a good ...read more

Scripture: Romans 5:6-8

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

"A Place Where Love Grows" Series

Contributed by Scott Chambers on Mar 25, 2005

Part of the sermon series on the building blocks necessary for a Church to grow.

Webster’s dictionary, defines love as a strong liking for someone or something, or a passionate affection for another person. Notice that Webster’s definition of love involves objects of the world, using the word “person” or “something.” The problem that is evident in a human definition of love is ...read more

Scripture: 1 John 4:7-21

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Seven Truths About God's Love

Contributed by Robbie Parsons on Apr 1, 2005

From this unusual text, we are able to learn seven truths about God’s love, and how His love never changes, in spite of our changing conditions.

VERSE 1: GOD’S LOVE NEVER CHANGES, EVEN WHEN I AM ANGRY WITH HIM. Whenever the name “Job” is mentioned, people often associate him with suffering and patience. We like to see him as a tragic figure who endured his turmoil with grace and candor. Now, it is true that Job “did not sin with his ...read more

Scripture: Jonah 4:1-11

Denomination: United Methodist