Sermons on Loving Enemies:

For The Love Of God Be A Soul Winner Series

Contributed by Harold Nichols on Apr 10, 2001

THINGS WE DO BECAUSE WE LOVE GOD

FOR THE LOVE OF GOD TEXT: Ezekiel 3:18:When I say unto the wicked, Thou shalt surely die; and thou givest him not warning, nor speak to warn the wicked from his wicked way, to save his life; the same wicked man shall die in his iniquity; but his blood will I require at thine ...read more

Scripture: Ezekiel 3:10-18

Denomination: Baptist

When You're In Love

Contributed by Carl Willis on Apr 14, 2001

The characteristics of true love.

When You’re In Love 1 John 4:9 - 10 I. What love is not - Love is not a feeling - Love is not an emotion - Love is not an act II. How do I know when it’s love - Love consumes - we are always on God’s heart is the reverse true? - Love is blind - God sees each of us as His creation...do ...read more

Scripture: 1 John 4:9-10

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

God's Love Brings Protection Series

Contributed by Neal Gracey on Apr 21, 2001

No one outside of the Love of Christ will survive.

What if you don’t know what to say? Say nothing? …Speak about Love. Comfort others with God’s Word. Enlighten them to the future. Bring up Gods wonderful Grace. The Power of His Might. The hedge of protection we have in Him. Isaiah 4:2-4 “Those whose names are written down to escape the ...read more

Scripture: Isaiah 4:2-6

Denomination: Baptist

Jesus Loves A Cheerful Quitter!

Contributed by James May on Apr 27, 2001

This is not your ordinary meaning of the word QUIT.

Disclaimer: Due to the large amount of sermons and topics that appear on this site I feel it is necessary to post this disclaimer on all sermons posted. These sermons are original to the author and the leading of the Holy Spirit. While ideas and illustrations are often gleaned from many ...read more

Scripture: 1 Corinthians 16:13-14, Luke 10:2-4

Denomination: Independent/Bible

Do You Love Me? Series

Contributed by William Baeta on Apr 28, 2001

You cannot love God and hate your neighbour

Theme: Do you love me? Text: Acts 5:27-32, 40-41; Rev. 5:11-14; Jn. 21:1-19 Read John 21:15-17 “After breakfast Jesus said to Simon Peter, ‘Simon, son of John, do you love me more than these others?’ ‘Yes,’ Peter replied, ‘you know I am your friend.’ ‘Then feed my lambs,’ Jesus told him. ...read more

Scripture: John 21:1-19, Acts 5:27-32

Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

Learn The True Language Of Love

Contributed by Joel Pankow on May 10, 2001

What it means when God says he loves you and you love God - how agape love is and acts.

May 13, 2001 Romans 12:9-10 Agape is not superficial. It is shown by hating evil and binding yourself to the good, by tenderly loving each other with a brotherly love. Richie Cunningham had been watching her walk by his house for days. Every day a certain neighbor gal walked by, the more ...read more

Scripture: Romans 12:9-10

Denomination: Lutheran

Our Love Must Be Sincere Series

Contributed by Kyle Meador on May 11, 2001

The new church is one where our community discovers a love that is expressed and experienced as sincere.

Being God’s church in the new millennium means… Our Love Must Be Sincere (Lesson 6 of our New Millennium, New Church series) What kids say about marriage How do you decide who to marry? - “You got to find somebody who likes the same stuff. Like if you like sports, she should like it that you ...read more

Scripture: Romans 12:9

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Playing Defense In The Game Of Love Series

Contributed by Mary Lewis on May 11, 2001

If God loves us so much, why don’t we always live in that love?

Introduction I’ve taken several long road trips in the last year. I’ve discovered that the best way for me to maintain my alertness and my sanity is to listen to audio books. I’ve become a fan of Tom Bodett, the guy who does the Motel 6 ads, whose most famous line was “We’ll leave the light on for ...read more

Scripture: Luke 13:34

Denomination: Baptist

God's Love - And Our Response Series

Contributed by Owen Bourgaize on Nov 18, 2000

The priests and people of Judah had grown slack and queried God’s love and how they had Despised God’s Name, Defiled God’s Altar and Defrauded God’s Treasury.

GOD’S LOVE - AND OUR RESPONSE Some people are never happier than when they’re having an argument - especially over religion! The people that Malachi was addressing fell into that category. The prophet had found it necessary to take issue with the people of Israel. He’d been inspired by the ...read more

Scripture: Malachi 1:1-14

Denomination: Baptist

What's Love Got To Do With It

Contributed by Denn Guptill on Dec 5, 2000

A look at the Christian Husband’s obligation to love his wife.

WHAT’S LOVE GOT TO DO, GOT TO DO WITH IT? TINA TURNER ASKED THAT QUESTION IN HER 1983 HIT SONG. THAT QUESTION COULD VERY WELL HAVE BEEN ASKED BY THE HUSBANDS IN THE EPHESIAN CHURCH. WHAT HAS LOVE GOT TO DO WITH MARRIAGE. YOU’LL REMEMBER THAT LAST WEEK WE TOLD YOU HOW THE JEWS WERE VERY ...read more

Scripture: Ephesians 5:21-33

Denomination: Wesleyan

All You Need Is Love (?)

Contributed by Don Hutto on Dec 6, 2000

John’s encouragement to love one another.

All You Need Is Love(?) 2 John 5,6 I. The Beatles told us in the late ’60s, "All You Need Is Love." But is that really all we need? II. The Beginning of the Commandment There are many beginnings in the Bible. A. Genesis 1:1 (The beginning of the world) B. John 1:1 (The beginning ...read more

Scripture: 2 John 1:5-6

Denomination: Baptist

Ephesus: A First Love Lost

Contributed by Roddy Chestnut on Oct 18, 2000

Thesis: A healthy church is one that never leaves its first love.

Thesis: A healthy church is one that never leaves its first love. Intro.: 1. What one first century church do we know more about than any other in NT? 2. Ephesus! a. Acts 19-20--establishment of church by Paul. b. Ephesians--letter written to correct some developing problems. c. 1 ...read more

Scripture: Revelation 2:1-7

Walking In The Light Means Love

Contributed by Paul Apple on Oct 18, 2000

1. The Commandment of Love Should Be Familiar and Yet Fresh a.

1. The Commandment of Love Should Be Familiar and Yet Fresh a. It should be familiar because it is consistent with God's revelation from the beginning (:7) b. It should be fresh because of its perfection in Christ and its progressive development in our own lives (:8) 2. Love or Hate Exposes Your ...read more

Scripture: 1 John 2:7-11

Denomination: Independent/Bible

Truth Is The Basis For Faith And Love

Contributed by Paul Apple on Oct 18, 2000

Truth is the Basis for Faith and Love -- Spiritual Teaching Must Be Examined to Identify Its Source 1.

Truth is the Basis for Faith and Love -- Spiritual Teaching Must Be Examined to Identify Its Source 1. Christians Are Commanded to Exercise Discernment (:1) a. Commandment stated negatively -- Don't be gullible b. Commandment stated positively -- Test the spirits 1) the nature of the test 2) the ...read more

Scripture: 1 John 4:1-6

Denomination: Independent/Bible

How To Give Unconditional Love

Contributed by Paul Fritz on Oct 18, 2000

1. Love Endures Long - Love is slow to lose patience.

1. Love Endures Long - Love is slow to lose patience. It does not show irritation, undue anger or exhibit a hot temper. Love has the courage to change the things it can, the serenity to accept the things it cannot change and the wisdom to know the difference. 2. Love is Kind - Love looks for a way ...read more

Scripture: 1 Corinthians 13:4-7

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational