Sermons on Loving Dad:

Loving One Another Series

Contributed by Jerry Cosper on May 23, 2012

I want to look at 7 things that are proven by loving one another.

Out of the last 16 messages out of 1 John, we have heard at least a dozen of them mention that we should love one another. I guess God figures we should never get tired of hearing it and definitely never get tired of practicing it. The 6th test that proves that we really love God, once again, has ...read more

Scripture: 1 John 4:7-21

Denomination: Baptist

God So Loves

Contributed by Steve Wilson on May 24, 2012

God's love for us is SO beyond our comprehension, yet He wants us to know the width, length, depth, and height of His amazing love. Though we can't fully understand we sure can experience His love.

GOD SO LOVES John 3:16 Introduction • If you could sum up the gospel in one Scripture verse what verse would you choose? You can’t do much better than John 3:16 • Most of us, if not all of us are familiar with this verse so I have chosen to read it from The Amplified Bible ...read more

Scripture: John 3:16

Denomination: Baptist

Everybody Loves A Parade

Contributed by David Henderson on Mar 21, 2016

In this message for kids we look at Palm Sunday. It is compared to a parade.

Scripture: The next day the great crowd that had come for the Feast heard that Jesus was on his way to Jerusalem. They took palm branches and went out to meet him, shouting, "Hosanna! Blessed is he who comes in the name of the Lord!" John 12:12-13 As a kid I loved parades. They were exciting. I ...read more

Scripture: John 12:12-13

Denomination: Baptist

Loving Your Neighborhood Series

Contributed by Mark Schaeufele on Apr 1, 2016

In order to follow Christ requires serving others.

Loving Your Neighborhood Text: Acts 19:13-38 Introduction 1. Illustration: In the book, The Externally Focused Church, it says, "People need exercise for physical health and service for spiritual health. We learn from the Scriptures, but we grow by serving others" (Chp. 4). 2. It's simple, ...read more

Scripture: Acts 20:13-38

Denomination: Methodist

Share Truths With Love Series

Contributed by Paul Clemente on Jul 17, 2012

As Christians, we are to share truths, in love, to other people!

As we will note in our passage today, Jesus said that the generation of people 2000 years ago was wicked. Wicked means evil or ungodly! What wicked things is our generation involved in today?? We will note later at the end of this message what God says will happen to our wicked generation. As ...read more

Scripture: Luke 11:29-32

Denomination: Independent/Bible

Loving The Brethren-8 Series

Contributed by Byron Sherman on Oct 11, 2016

8 of 8. Peter exhorted the aliens to love their brothers & sisters in Christ as they were also loved by God. Christians are to love as they are loved by God. But how are they to live out that love? God’s love is lived out thru an encounter with...

LOVING THE BRETHREN-VIII—1Peter 1:22—2:12 Attention: Hurricane Matthew(Oct. 4-10, 2016)—Haiti & the Bahamas were on the north-eastern side of Matthew as it traveled between themselves & Cuba. The residents of Haiti experienced a loss ~900+/- lives. They had already been ...read more

Denomination: Baptist

Vertical And Horizontal Love Series

Contributed by Ed Vasicek on Jan 18, 2016

Today’s text leads us toward an answer toward life’s biggest question: What is God’s main goal for me on earth?

Vertical and Horizontal Love Mark 12:28-34 1. Bernie and Esther were not the most religious Jews and in fact they really only went to Temple once a year. As they were leaving the Temple, the Rabbi said, "Bernie, it sure would be nice to see you and Esther here more than once a year!" "I know," ...read more

Scripture: Mark 12:28-34

Denomination: Independent/Bible

Loving God's Word

Contributed by Derek Geldart on Jan 23, 2016

In Psalms 119:113-136 The Psalmist gives 4 steps to loving God's word.

Loving God’s Word When I found this passage during my devotional time I must say the words made me stop and examine myself. I asked myself the following questions and I hope and pray that you might ask similar questions as well. Do I really love the word of God the way that I should? Has ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 119:113-136

Denomination: Baptist

Love Does Not Envy!

Contributed by Melvin Newland on Sep 10, 2018

An attitude of envy can be a destructive force in any life. Envy is a serious danger, for it can make us unclean & unspiritual & rob us of our salvation. It is not a desirable trait to have in our lives.

MELVIN NEWLAND, MINISTER RIDGE CHAPEL, KANSAS, OK TEXT: 1 Corinthians 13:4; 1 Timothy 6:6-10 Last Sunday, in my sermon "Love Is Kind" I said, "The Apostle Paul comes close to being the composer of a great love song in ...read more

Scripture: 1 Corinthians 13:4-8

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

#2 Understanding Love?

Contributed by Wade Martin Hughes, Sr on Feb 3, 2016

Love is a hard word to define with words. Can you see love? What does love look like?

*#2 UNDERSTANDING LOVE? SOME HAVE COMPASSION By Wade Martin Hughes, Sr. Kyfingers@aol.com Jude 1:22 And of some have compassion, making a difference: IF SOME HAVE COMPASSION--- IT MUST MEAN SOME DO NOT? REAL LOVE IS VERY HARD TO DEFINE WITH WORDS... TO BE HONEST, WORDS CAN NEVER TELL THE ...read more

Scripture: Jude 1:22

Denomination: Assembly Of God

Do Not Love The World

Contributed by Rick Boyne on Jun 13, 2012

Long for the Lord not the things of this world.

September 16, 2007 Morning Service Immanuel Baptist Church, Wagoner, OK Rick Boyne Message Point: Long for the Lord not the things of this world. Focus Passage: I John 2:15-17 Supplemental Passage: Matthew 6:31 "Do not worry then, saying, ’What will we eat?’ or ’What will we drink?’ or ’What ...read more

Scripture: 1 John 2:15-17

Denomination: Baptist

Life, Love, And Liberty Series

Contributed by Mark Opperman on Jun 19, 2012

Romans 14 offers some clear guidelines to help us sort out how we can be free in Christ without creating bondage for someone else.

Life, Love, and Liberty Romans 14:10-23 Intro: John Wooden won several college basketball championships in a row while at UCLA. He was once asked, ‘What does it take to make a winning team? 3 Things: 1) Get players in right condition (right with God/Salvation/Worship) 2) Team them the ...read more

Scripture: Romans 14:10-23

Denomination: Assembly Of God

God's Tough Love

Contributed by Jerry Flury on Jun 25, 2012

Often God has to spank as part of His loving discipline. Heb. 12:6 “…whom the LORD loves He chastens, and scourges every son whom He receives." There are at least 3 purposes to God’s tough love or chastening - instruction, correction, and prevention.

God’s Tough Love Job 5:17-18 “Behold, happy is the man whom God corrects; therefore do not despise the chastening of the Almighty. For He bruises, but He binds up; He wounds, but His hands make whole. Have you ever thought that God was upset or angry with you? When we go through some ...read more

Scripture: Job 5:17-18

Denomination: Baptist

Learning To Love God Series

Contributed by Tom Fuller on Jun 25, 2012

What is the most important thing in the universe? The answer might surprise you but goes right to the heart of both the Old and New Testaments. Jesus reveals it to us in Mark 12 as we go in depth into loving God.

During the course of a heated debate between Jesus and the religious leaders, something happens that is like an oasis in the midst of the desert. A scribe approaches the group as the Sadducees are trying to trip Jesus up with some theological argument coming out of their misinterpretation of the ...read more

Scripture: Mark 12:29-31

Denomination: Calvary Chapel

The Question Of Love And Devotion Series

Contributed by Jerry Cosper on Jun 28, 2012

If you’re trying to DO ministry without the love of Christ in your heart, you’re wasting everyone’s time.

If you’re trying to DO ministry without the love of Christ in your heart, you’re wasting everyone’s time. Tonight’s passage is one that is specifically for the church and its ministers. It has one great lesson: love is the one basic essential for ministry. Without love, ...read more

Scripture: John 21:15-17

Denomination: Baptist