Sermons on Loves:

Love Is Everything

Contributed by Rev. Matthew Parker on Jul 6, 2007

Jesus says that the point of the Bible and the point of life is love. Is it really that simple?

Homily for Retirement Suites by the Lake - July 7, 2007 --This is a message for an ecumenical service at my parent’s retirement community-- "An expert in the law, tested (Jesus) with this question:"Teacher, which is the greatest commandment in the Law?" Jesus replied: "’Love the Lord your ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 22:35-40

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Love Costs Series

Contributed by Kevin Ruffcorn on Jul 9, 2007

While traveling to Jerusalem, a Samaritan village refuses to welcome Jesus and his disciples. Instead of judgment, Jesus demonstrates to his followers overwhelming compassion and reminds us of how he moves in our lives.

Luke 9:51-62 “Love Costs” INTRODUCTION The stories that we have of Jesus give us snapshots of Jesus, his life and his ministry. Snapshots are powerful communicators. They can, however, limit the information they convey, or massage it. We only see the story that is contained within the frame ...read more

Scripture: Luke 9:51-62

Denomination: Lutheran

Loving The Familiar

Contributed by Tim Hedberg on Jul 19, 2007

Our risen Lord enters our reality/our familiar if we but listen to his voice.

Loving the Familiar John 21:1-14 June 10, 2007 I want us to begin this morning with three verses before we turn to the passage listed in the bulletin. Would you turn with me to Mark 16:6-7, page 1584. This text is Mark’s version of the resurrection of Jesus. "Don’t be alarmed," he said. "You ...read more

Scripture: Mark 16:6-7

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Obligation Or Love?

Contributed by Chris Surber on Jul 20, 2007

Learn from the lesson of Mary and Martha. Be steadfast in your obligations and fulfill your responsibilities. But do so out of a sense of appreciation for wonder and beauty of God’s love. Be careful about being distracted by too many obligations. Be f

Obligation or Love? (Luke 10:38-42) Introduction I remember one Sunday morning when I was serving as the Associate Pastor of a Community Church in Dunedin in Florida. My wife and I had arrived just a few minutes before the worship service was to begin. This was much later than was usual for me ...read more

Scripture: Luke 10:38-42

Denomination: Christian Church

The Love Of God Series

Contributed by Jonathan Mcleod on Jul 23, 2007

God proved His love for us by what He was willing to give up for us: His Son.

When a man wants to prove His love for a woman, what does he do? • He may write a poem. • He may compose a song • He may buy her an expensive gift. • He may ask her to marry him. What did God do to prove His love for us? Romans 5:8 gives us the answer: “But God demonstrates his own love for us ...read more

Scripture: Romans 5:6-8, Romans 5:8

Denomination: Baptist

What Is Love

Contributed by Keith Bowman on Jul 24, 2007

Love is an expression, not a feeling. It involves personal sacrifice.

I. Ideal Love a. There was a Dad who took his kids to do a little shopping. As they drove up, they spotted an eighteen-wheeler parked with a big sign on it that said, "Petting Zoo." The kids jumped up in a rush and asked, "Daddy, Daddy. Can we go? Please. Please. Can we go?" "Sure," He said ...read more

Scripture: Romans 12:1-13

Denomination: Lutheran

A Loving Spirit Series

Contributed by Bart Leger on Jul 27, 2007

Another mark of spiritual service is a loving spirit. Paul wanted to visit the Roman believers in order to serve them lovingly in God’s name. He did not want to go as a tourist to see the famous Appian Way or the Forum or the Coliseum or the chariot races

A Loving Spirit Another mark of spiritual service is a loving spirit. Paul wanted to visit the Roman believers in order to serve them lovingly in God’s name. He did not want to go as a tourist to see the famous Appian Way or the Forum or the Coliseum or the chariot races. He wanted to go to Rome ...read more

Scripture: Romans 1:11

Denomination: Independent/Bible

Love Is...

Contributed by Ronnie Knight on Feb 23, 2008

The essence of our existence is centered in relationships and love. We can not truly experience either of these with out first having a right relationship with God. This sermon should challenge listeners to experience the true authentic love of Christ and

Subject: Authentic Love Scripture: 1 Corinthians 13.7 Sermon: Love Is… Scope: This sermon should challenge each listener to experience the true authentic love of Christ and share it with others. Summary: The essence of our existence is centered in relationships and love neither of which we can ...read more

Denomination: Baptist

Growing In Love

Contributed by Ed Warfield on Feb 29, 2008

Jesus desires that those people would love Him the way the Father loves Him.

Growing In Love – John 17:26 Intro.: How do we grow in love for God? Do we hope for it? Do we wish for it? Does it just happen as a result of our being Christians? READ TEXT I’m blown away by the implication of this phrase. Jesus, who has been consciously aware of the Father’s pleasure in & ...read more

Scripture: John 17:26

Denomination: Charismatic

God Loves Series

Contributed by Bobby Daniel on Mar 6, 2008

1st sermon in 4 part series looking at the 4 major points in John 3:16, inspired by Max Lucado’s book.

God Loves, Isa. 53:1-11 3:16 Series, week Intro: Anyone know what tonight is? The Academy of Motion Pictures and Sciences Awards…also known as the Oscars, live from Los Angeles, CA. A celebration of movies that most of us will never see starring actors that many of us have never heard of…yet it ...read more

Scripture: Isaiah 53:1-11

Denomination: Baptist

A Loving God

Contributed by Mark Evans on Sep 12, 2003

Apologetic Sermon answering the question, "If God is really a Loving God…Why Does He Permit All The Evil Done In This World?

A Loving God Author: Pastor Mark Evans Text: John 3:16 Year 2001 STATISTICS: · A Woman is "Battered" every 15 seconds. · 1.3 Adult Women Are "Raped" Every Minute. · 45 Americans were Killed in "Alcohol Related Traffic Crashes" Each Day in 1994. · Approximately 6 Children Are Reported "Abused and ...read more

Scripture: John 3:16

"Merciful Love "

Contributed by Dennis Deese on Sep 15, 2003

There are three areas where God’s people must constantly evaluate their exercise of Christian love

"MERCIFUL LOVE " By Dr. Dennis Deese - www.dennisdeese.com James 2:1-13 Romans 5:8 But God commendeth his love toward us, in that, while we were yet sinners, Christ died for us. There are three areas where God’s people must constantly evaluate their exercise of Christian love. ...read more

Scripture: James 2:1-13

Love Of God

Contributed by Jeffrey Cox on Sep 15, 2003

They will know we are Christians by the way we love each other, the way we treat others. As 1 John 3:18 says, show love with actions, not mere words.

They will know we are Christians by our love.” I. Love for what? Others A. They will know we are Christians by the way we love each other, the way we treat others. As 1 John 3:18 says, show love with actions, not mere words. 1. Why love each other, treating each other with compassion and ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 7:16, 1 John 3:18

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

A Righteous Love

Contributed by Bobby Mcdaniel on Sep 18, 2003

This messages teaches how to make our love for one another emulate God’s love for man.

A Righteous Love Ref.: Luke 6:27-38 Gal. 6:7 The Bible Knowledge Commentary The Bible Background Commentary This parallel of Matthew’s record of Jesus’ “Sermon on the Mount” is frequently called “The Sermon on the Plain.” · In previous verses, Jesus delivers the Beatitudes—pronouncements that ...read more

Scripture: Luke 6:27-38, Galatians 6:7

The Love Of God Series

Contributed by Ed Vasicek on Sep 26, 2003

If there are two of God’s attributes that the Scriptures emphasize more than the other, they are the Holiness of God and the Love of God. God’s Love Runs Deep, Beyond our Full Grasp.

The Love of God 1. In the Spring of 1924, Jack Sundine was a four-year-old kid, standing in a line with his father inside the White House, waiting to meet President Calvin Coolidge. As they neared him, Jack noticed that he said something to each visitor as they shook hands. Soon, the thrilling ...read more

Scripture: 1 John 4:8

Denomination: Independent/Bible