Sermons on love your neighbors:

My Neighbor

Contributed by Hans Krause on Oct 19, 2018

Have you ever thought of what difference a word of compassion, encouragement, or affirmation can make in someone else's life? This sermon calls us to recognize others' needs and to show our love for them in the appropriate love language.

[Sermon preached on 26 August 2018, 14th Sunday after Pentecost / 3rd year, ELCF Lectionary] Somehow, widows have been on my mind this past week. Last Tuesday, I was contacted by a woman whose husband had just died. She asked me to arrange the funeral. That same day, I read the Bible readings for ...read more

Scripture: Ruth 1:8-18, Mark 12:41-44

Denomination: Lutheran

Who Is Your Neighbor?

Contributed by Jim Kane on Feb 28, 2010

The fifth message in the series based on the six pillars of ‘Character Counts!’

(Slide 1) Ally bank commercial about the two ponies. (Source: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=7qb0vquRcys) Who said that TV commercials are worthless? Can’t you hear that little girl saying inside, “It’s not fair!” Fairness, one of the six pillars of character from ...read more

Scripture: Luke 10:25-37

Denomination: Church Of God

Who Is Your Neighbor? Series

Contributed by Tyler Edwards on Jun 15, 2011

Parable of the good Samaritan.

20. Who is Jesus? January 16th, 2010 Who is your Neighbor? Well I am back from a little vacation with my wife and we are back to study into our series through the Gospel of Luke. We are in Luke 10:25. This is a story most of you are probably familiar with. It is one of the most powerful ...read more

Scripture: Luke 10:25-37

Denomination: *other

Sheep Or Goats

Contributed by Richard White on Jul 11, 2015

Many congregations are full of people, do they look like sheep or goats. Their eternal destiny relies on this appearance.

My Sheep Matt 25:40ff Lynn Anderson, in "They Smell Like Sheep relates this story: “Several years ago in Palestine, Carolyn and I rode a tour bus through Israel’s countryside nearly mesmerized as the tour guide explained the scenery, the history, and the lifestyle. In his description, ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 25:31-46

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Jesus' Sermon On The Mount

Contributed by James Williams on Jul 24, 2015

Jesus' sermon explains in what ways our righteousness must surpass that of the Scribes and the Pharisees. This is the narrow path that leads to life. This is not just saying "Lord, Lord," but doing the will of God.

How’s your righteousness? At what level is your righteousness? That’s an important question. Listen to these words of Jesus in Matthew 5:20, “For I say to you that unless your righteousness surpasses that of the scribes and Pharisees, you will not enter the kingdom of ...read more

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Good Works And Wisdom Series

Contributed by Larry Turner on Aug 14, 2014

We are to show our faith through our good works toward our neighbor.

As I continue today to teach on living a skillful life, one filled with wisdom, together we will discover the importance of relationships. It has often been said that no man is an island although sometimes we try to live as if that were true. In 1965 Simon and Garfunkle released a song titled ...read more

Scripture: Proverbs 3:27-30

Denomination: Foursquare

Invite Those You Know

Contributed by Rev. Randy Barker on Oct 6, 2014

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Scripture: Matthew 28:18-20

Denomination: *other

Thanking Our Veterans

Contributed by Bruce Ball on Nov 9, 2014

We are called to remember many things, including our veterans. This sermon analyzed why and how we can show our love, appreciation and our thanks to them for all the things they have afforded our nation.

This coming Tuesday is our yearly Veteran’s Day holiday. It is a time set apart to remember, celebrate and honor our veterans. But to do so properly, I think we should know what the word “veteran” means. So, I looked it up in the dictionary. The definition of ...read more

Scripture: Deuteronomy 20:10-12, Deuteronomy 12:10-20

Denomination: *other

Live By The Spirit

Contributed by Clive Broadbent on Sep 29, 2017

Because we're filled with the Holy Spirit, we struggle with sin and know the consequences of sin, so we must live by the Spirit and love our neighbours as ourselves.

Back in the 1980s, a classic TV ad showed a skillfull basketball player dribbling a ball round a young lad who was holding a stick of Rowntree’s Fruit Pastilles. After a few minutes of very impressive dribbling, the basketball player finishes by spinning the ball on one finger. “Not bad” says the ...read more

Scripture: Galatians 5:13-26

A Deeper Calling Series

Contributed by Jeffery Anselmi on Mar 2, 2012

Loving your neighbor as yourself is not longer the standard Jesus calls us to. Let us see what He calls us to do.

A Trip to Hell (Preached first on 15/06/08, Sunday) Text: Rev. 20:15 Introduction Often the word “hell” is thrown around casually like it was no big deal. Many people even joke about Hell. Some have been heard saying that they didn’t mind going to Hell, because all of their favorite film ...read more

Scripture: John 13:34-35

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

The Best Way To Live Series

Contributed by John Harvey on Mar 1, 2006

The best way to live is to see people the way God sees them and to love your neighbor as yourself.

James: Religion that Works “The Best Way to Live” March 5, 2006 Introduction: All of us are looking for the best and most satisfying way to live our lives. As humans we naturally seek out what gives us the best feeling and the most satisfying experience in our lives. People search their entire ...read more

Scripture: James 2:1-13

Denomination: Baptist

The 7 Characteristics Of The Perfect Way Of Love

Contributed by Justin Steckbauer on Feb 13, 2022

Today we consider the most perfect way of life that anyone can live, the way of love. And we’ll be addressing the 7 ways we can best understand and live out the way of love.

“You have heard that it was said, ‘You shall love your neighbor and hate your enemy.’ 44 But I say to you, Love your enemies and pray for those who persecute you, 45 so that you may be sons of your Father who is in heaven. For he makes his sun rise on the evil and on the good, and sends rain on the ...read more

Scripture: 1 Corinthians 13:1-13, Matthew 5:43-48, 1 John 4:7

Denomination: Salvation Army

Loving One's Neighbor Series

Contributed by Jerry Cosper on Mar 7, 2012

How do we know if we really know God? We are on our 2nd test to help us look at ourselves and see how strong our relationship is with God. Do we love our neighbors?

How do we know if we really know God? We are on our 2nd test to help us look at ourselves and see how strong our relationship is with God. Do we love our neighbors? If we criticize, grumble, gripe, backbite, ignore, neglect, curse, abuse, slander, hate, or mistreat our neighbors in any way, then ...read more

Scripture: 1 John 2:7-11

Denomination: Baptist

The Second Greatest Commandment

Contributed by Gordon Weatherby on Feb 18, 2014

The highest calling of any person is to fully love God from our hearts. This message extends that theme as we show our love for God by our love to each other.

THE SECOND GREATEST COMMANDMENT Matthew 22:36-40; 1 John 4:7-21 Dorn Ridge February 16, 2014 INTRODUCTION: 1.) In my message last week as we were leading up to valentine’s Day we looked at “The Greatest Commandment.” A.) We saw that the greatest commandment is to love the Lord ...read more

Scripture: 1 John 4:7-21

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Love Thy God

Contributed by Donald Carpenter on Apr 30, 2003

The most important commandment is to love the Lord your God with all of your heart, all of your soul, and all of your mind. By obeying this commandment and loving your neighbor, you have accomplished the spirit upon which all of the other commandments re

Love Thy God Mathew 22:36-40 Radio Message May2003 Introduction: What is the greatest and most important commandment? Jesus was asked this question by the Pharisees who wished for nothing more than to find something to accuse Jesus of. Our Savior responded with wisdom and authority. The most ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 22:36-40

Denomination: Baptist