Sermons on Loving And Serving God:

God’s Great Love For Humble Sinners Series

Contributed by John Bright on Jun 23, 2023

Working through the Gospel of Luke using consecutive expository preaching. Teaching sheet included at end of text.

“God’s Great Love for Humble Sinners” Luke 18:9-14 Pastor John Bright Luke 18 “9 Jesus also told this parable to some who were confident that they were righteous and looked down on everyone else. 10 “Two men went up to the temple to pray, one a Pharisee and the other a tax collector. 11 The ...read more

Scripture: Luke 18:9-14, Matthew 6:5

Denomination: Methodist

God’s Promise To True Loving People. Series

Contributed by Shaila Touchton on Apr 29, 2024

In a world where love and unity seem to be in short supply, it’s refreshing to know that God stands by true loving people and promises to unite them.

In a world where love and unity seem to be in short supply, it’s refreshing to know that God stands by true loving people and promises to unite them. In a world filled with division and strife, it’s easy to lose hope for unity and reconciliation. But as believers, we have a powerful tool at our ...read more

Scripture: 2 Chronicles 7:14, 1 Corinthians 13:13

The Never-Ending Story Of God’s Love

Contributed by David Cromie on Oct 3, 2017

We learn about God’s love from His nature and His actions.

Text: Psalm 136 CREATE INTEREST LOVE It is the word that has inspired thousands of songs. It is the concept that has led Taylor Swift, Elvis Presley, Neil Diamond, the Backstreet Boys, and the ever-talented David Hasselhoff to successful musical careers. Love is the very thing that leaves ...read more

Scripture: Exodus 6:6-8

Denomination: Baptist

The Heart Of Christmas: God’s Love Revealed

Contributed by Joseph Ondu on Dec 12, 2024

One of the most beautiful aspects of Christmas is the humility of Jesus’ birth. Born in a manger, He came not as a conquering king but as a servant.

Christmas is the celebration of the greatest gift ever given: Jesus Christ. At the heart of the Christmas story is the profound truth of God’s love for humanity. John 3:16 declares, “For God so loved the world that He gave His one and only Son, that whoever believes in Him shall not perish but have ...read more

Scripture: John 3:16, Luke 1:46-55, Philippians 2:7

Denomination: Pentecostal

A Servant Church Loves Series

Contributed by Alvin Hathaway, Sr. on Mar 16, 2009

If the Servant Church models itself after Jesus Christ who ultimately taught us what a servant is: then the Servant Church must love God, it must love the children of God, and it must keep His commandant to love.

A Servant Church Loves I John 5: 1-5 “We Love the Children of God” Verse 2: By this we know that we love the children of God, when we love God, and keep his commandments.” Hear Paul’s poem: I may speak with the tongues of men and of angels, but if I have no love, I am a noisy gong or a clanging ...read more

Scripture: 1 John 5:1-5

Denomination: Baptist

God Is Caring Series

Contributed by Scott Kircher on Nov 25, 2012

Do you ever feel like God doesn't care? Well you are not alone in that feeling, but the fact is that God does care and He cares for us even in tough situations.

God is Caring Mark 4:35-40 He Cares by Saving you He Cares by Growing you He Cares by Comforting you Intro Slide Good morning. I hope that everyone enjoyed a great thanksgiving. We all have much to be thankful for. This week was a blessing for us because we had all of our kids home for the ...read more

Scripture: Mark 4:35-40

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Loving As Christ Loved

Contributed by Fred Sigle on Apr 2, 2012

Throughout the gospels there is no record of Jesus ever directly telling any of his chosen disciples that he personally loved them. Yet, there was no question about His love for them, for He demonstrated it time and again. Now He asks the disciples to l

LOVING AS CHRIST LOVED A. What are you willing to do for someone you love? ILLUSTRATION: Some of my fondest memories as a kid was playing with my brothers and friends at an old abandoned TWO-STORY HOUSE located about a quarter of a mile in a PASTURE across from where we lived in Oklahoma. We ...read more

Scripture: John 13:1-35

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Choose Wisely

Contributed by Les Buttolph on Nov 14, 2024

As Election Day 2024 approaches, we face worldly decisions. Joshua confronted Israel with the spiritual decision to serve the Lord. Like Israel, we must choose wisely.

I doubt there’s anyone here that doesn’t know Tuesday is Election Day. You may have already voted early. We can look forward to Tuesday’s TV or radio news coverage about the voting turnout, and the partial results all day, then into the night when the results are projected and winners announced. ...read more

Scripture: Joshua 24:16-18, Galatians 5:13-26

Denomination: Other

Obedience To God

Contributed by Russ Sharrock on Jan 12, 2002

How to find the most direct path to unity and love in a church.

I believe the most direct path to unity and love for our church family is through conscious obedience to God I would like to look at three things which I believe are necessary for obedience What is obedience? An act or instance of obeying 1. could mean- submissiveness; ...read more

Scripture: Isaiah 6:1-8

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Understanding God's Will

Contributed by John Harvey on Jun 10, 2004

Understand God’s will for your life by living by the greatest commands to love God and love your neighbor

Understanding God’s Will June 13,2004 Intro: Today we are going to talk about the most asked question of believers: “How do I know God’s will?” We want to seek God’s will in all types of areas of life, but we often forget that God’s will is wrapped up in our entire lives, not just the major ...read more

Scripture: 1 Thessalonians 4:3, Matthew 22:37-39

Denomination: Baptist

God's Valentine

Contributed by Richard White on Feb 18, 2004

This week we celebrated Valentine’s Day. It is a day of celebration of Love. God showed us His love that day on a hill called Calvary.

God’s Valentine to Us 1JN 3:1 how great is the love the Father has lavished on us, that we should be called children of God! And that is what we are! The reason the world does not know us is that it did not know him. 2 Dear friends, now we are children of God, and what we will be has not yet been ...read more

Scripture: 1 John 3:1-24

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

The Fullness Of God Series

Contributed by Garth Wehrfritz- Hanson on Jul 16, 2003

Paul’s prayer with emphasis on the fullnes of God.

Sermon for 7 Pent Yr B, 27/07/2003 Based on Eph 3:14-21 Grace Lutheran Church, Medicine Hat, Alberta By Pastor Garth Wehrfritz-Hanson “The fullness of God” Cindy’s husband, Jim, pulled his tools out of the garage and began fixing the back deck. The city had warned them that they had to comply ...read more

Scripture: Ephesians 3:14-21

Denomination: Lutheran

Imitators Of God

Contributed by Kenneth Trent on Jul 19, 2003

When we endeavor to manifest God-like characteristics in our life, we are well-pleasing to Him. The benefits we receive by "being imitators of God" are substantial.

IMITATORS OF GOD "Therefore be imitators of God as dear children. And walk in love, as Christ also has loved us and given Himself for us, an offering and a sacrifice to God for a sweet-smelling aroma." Ephesians 5:1-2 I. To imitate God, one must evidence God-like characteristics in their daily ...read more

Scripture: Ephesians 5:1-2

Denomination: Baptist

"Friends Of God"

Contributed by Ken Sauer on May 24, 2003

Trying to fathom the love that God has for us.

John 15:9-17 “Friends of God” By: Rev. Kenneth Emerson Sauer, Pastor of Parkview United Methodist Church, Newport News, VA To what great lengths would many of us go to be friends with…say…our favorite celebrity… …or some wealthy dignitary… …or our boss… …or just someone that we admire? Many of ...read more

Scripture: John 15:9-17

Denomination: United Methodist

Following God

Contributed by Ken Sowers on Nov 11, 2002

How can I let God guide me?

Following God Guidance - Moths - moon - confused by light so close. What if our eyes were as sensitive to the light of Jesus? Why does God guide us? Image of a Jungle guide Steve the croc. hunter - What do people allow to guide them - astrologers, cards, celebrities and athletes - We know ...read more

Scripture: Ezekiel 11:19-21, Ezekiel 36:26-27

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational