Sermons on Love Vs Lust:

What Love Is Series

Contributed by Jeff Strite on Feb 14, 2011

I Corinthians 13 tells many things about God’s definition of love, but it only tells a few things about what love "is". Do you know what love "is" and why God chose to define love in this way?

OPEN: Amazon.com is a site on the internet that sells thousands of books (more than you can find in any bookstore). One of the advantages of this site is that you can look up books by “topic”. So, someone did just that. They searched for certain topics and were intrigued by what they found. For ...read more

Scripture: 1 Corinthians 13:4-7

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

The Door Of Your Spiritual Life Series

Contributed by Shawn Drake on May 24, 2004

This is the 7th sermon in the series "Unlocking The Doors To Freedom". We are saved by faith, not our works.

Series: Unlocking The Doors To Freedom [#7] THE DOOR OF YOUR SPIRITUAL LIFE Galatians 4:21-31 Introduction: Abraham had 2 sons, Ishmael and Isaac. Ishmael’s mother was Hagar and Isaac’s mother was Sarah. The 2 sons illustrate our 2 births:  Physical birth that makes us ...read more

Scripture: Galatians 4:21-31

Denomination: Baptist

How To Help God's Church Series

Contributed by Rick Crandall on Aug 18, 2018

How can we help God's Church? 1. With hospitality in our hearts (vs. 15-17). 2. With gratitude for God's goodness (vs. 17). 3. With God's love for the lost (vs. 18-19). 4. With patience for other people (vs. 20-26).

How to Help God's Church The Book of Acts - Part 76 Acts 21:15-26 Sermon by Rick Crandall Grayson Baptist Church - March 1, 2015 BACKGROUND: *In this Scripture, Paul and his mission team were on the last leg of Paul's epic third missionary journey, and they arrived in Jerusalem. John Phillips ...read more

Scripture: Acts 21:15-26

Denomination: Baptist

Essential Instructions For Christian Life Series

Contributed by Rick Crandall on Nov 6, 2021

1. Don't make mountains out of molehills (vs. 1-3, 5-6). 2. Don't jump to judge others (vs. 3-4). 3. Remember that we are held in the Father's Hand (vs. 4). 4. Remember that as believers, we belong (vs. 7-9).

Essential Instructions for Christian Life The Book of Romans Romans 14:1-9 Sermon by Rick Crandall (Prepared November 6, 2021) MESSAGE: *We all need guidance in life. King Duncan found a list of Kid's Instructions on life, and here are my two favorites: 9-year-old Rocky said, "Always ...read more

Scripture: Romans 14:1-9

Denomination: Baptist

False Love Series

Contributed by Michael Thomas on Feb 13, 2004

There is a lot of talk about true love. But what is true love? So much of what passes for true love is really the opposite. In Ephesians 5:3-7 we learn that there is such a thing as false love and that the consequences are serious for those who are fooled

Introduction I want to begin our time together today by telling you the true story of a duke who lived during the fourteenth century named Raynald III. Raynald III lived a life of indulgence and was obese. His Latin nickname was Crassus, which means, “fat.” One day Raynald and his younger brother, ...read more

Scripture: Ephesians 5:3-7

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Not Loving The World Series

Contributed by Jerry Cosper on Mar 7, 2012

How do we know if we really know God? We have been discussing a series of 7 tests for the past few weeks to determine if we really know God. Tonight we take test #4. Do we love the world? This is another test the believer can take to determine whether

How do we know if we really know God? We have been discussing a series of 7 tests for the past few weeks to determine if we really know God. Tonight we take test #4. Do we love the world? This is another test the believer can take to determine whether or not he knows God. READ SCRIPTURE ...read more

Scripture: 1 John 2:15-17

Denomination: Baptist

God Shows Us What Matters The Most

Contributed by Rick Crandall on Sep 7, 2023

God shows us... 1. His sure plan for our salvation (vs. 1-5). 2. The great evil of His enemies (vs. 3-5, 14-16). 3. The great love we should have for our Lord (vs. 6-7). 4. Some great reasons why we should love Jesus (vs. 8-13).

God Shows Us What Matters the Most Matthew 26:1-16 Sermon by Rick Crandall (Prepared for September 10, 2023) BACKGROUND: *Our Scripture today is Matthew 26:1-16. Here Jesus was just two days away from dying on the cross for our sins. And here, the Holy Spirit shows us some of the most important ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 26:1-16

Denomination: Baptist

Help For A Happier Home

Contributed by Rick Crandall on Jun 10, 2014

How can we have a happier home? 1. Remember to rejoice in the Lord (vs. 13 & 15). 2. Focus your fear on the Lord (vs. 16). 3. Live in godly love (vs. 17). 4. Act to overcome your anger (vs. 18). 5. Walk in the wisdom of God's Word (vs. 14&20).

Help for a Happier Home Proverbs 15:13-20 Sermon by Rick Crandall Grayson Baptist Church - June 8, 2014 *How are things going in your family these days? -- If things are going well right now, then praise the Lord! But all families have problems from time to time, and that certainly includes ...read more

Scripture: Proverbs 15:13-20

Denomination: Baptist

Love And Respect Series

Contributed by David Welch on Apr 18, 2018

57th message from Ephesians series continuing a discussion of marriage.

Love and Respect in Marriage Interspersed in this practical section dealing with life and relationships are some of the most significant truths relating to Christ's love for and connection to the church found in the Bible. This oneness is the core of marriage. “Therefore a man shall leave his ...read more

Denomination: Christian Missionary Alliance

Love Of The World

Contributed by Jeff Hughes on Apr 10, 2003

God commands us not to love the things of this world.

Love of the World 1st John 2:15 - 17 Jeff Hughes I. Introduction a. By way of introduction, let’s briefly look at our study last time, if you’ll remember, it concerned loving one another. b. First, we saw that John talked about what appears to be two commandments, an old one and a new one. c. We ...read more

Scripture: 1 John 2:15-17

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

The Latter Years Of King David: Victories, Lust, Betrayal, & Hope

Contributed by Justin Steckbauer on Apr 25, 2021

David cried out in tears and bitter pain and sorrow, as he must’ve looked upon the bodies of Saul and his son Jonathan. David composed a great song of regret and sorrow at the loss of these great men, despite the fact that David had been so severely persecuted and hated by Saul.

"How the mighty have fallen!" David cried out in tears and bitter pain and sorrow, as he must’ve looked upon the bodies of Saul and his son Jonathan. David composed a great song of regret and sorrow at the loss of these great men, despite the fact that David had been so severely ...read more

Scripture: 2 Samuel 5:18-20, 2 Samuel 6:16-23, 2 Samuel 7:8-16, 2 Samuel 11:26-27

Denomination: Salvation Army

God's Goals For Our Lives

Contributed by Rick Crandall on Apr 21, 2015

1. Seek to communicate your love (vs. 1-4). 2. Seek to be a contagious Christian (vs. 5). 3. Seek to build courage in other believers (vs. 6-7). 4. Seek to carry-out God's call in your life (vs. 8-12).

God's Goals for Our Lives 2 Timothy 1:1-12 Sermon by Rick Crandall Grayson Baptist Church - May 4, 2014 *We talk to our daughter, Katie, almost every day, and I had to laugh a couple of weeks ago, when she called to whine a little bit. With graduation coming up, it suddenly dawned on Katie that ...read more

Scripture: 2 Timothy 1:1-12

Denomination: Baptist

Love Not The World

Contributed by Wilson Oshorakpor on Jan 15, 2025

The 'world' Christians are exhorted not to love is the carnal and corrupted state of the earth. We live on earth but are not part of the corrupt system of the world.

TEXT: 1 John 2:15-17 (NLT) "Do not love this world nor the things it offers you, for when you love the world, you do not have the love of the Father in you. For the world offers only a craving for physical pleasure, a craving for everything we see, and pride in our achievements and ...read more

Scripture: John 2:15-17, John 15:18-19

Denomination: Pentecostal

Love For This World Series

Contributed by Tim Byrd on Jun 16, 2005

Part 4 in a study through the book of 1 John...

“Love for This World” Text: 1 John 2:12-17 Last weeks message the writer John, focused on those that said they loved God but hated their brother. We looked three reasons why Christians should love one another: 1. God has commanded us to love 1 John 2:7-11 2. We have been born of God and God’s love ...read more

Scripture: 1 John 2:12-17

Denomination: Baptist

Are You In Love?

Contributed by David Radcliff on Nov 30, 2017

I read an article in Psychology Today entitled “A Disconnected Generation.” It focused on the problems of social media and children’s as well as parents’ inability to learn the importance of the emotional and physical needs of one another.

ARE YOU IN LOVE? Deuteronomy 6:1-7 I read an article in Psychology Today entitled “A Disconnected Generation.” It focused on the problems of social media and children’s as well as parents’ inability to learn the importance of the emotional and physical needs of one another. There is a lot of talk ...read more

Scripture: Deuteronomy 6:1-7

Denomination: Baptist