Sermons on Loving Lost:

The Love Of God-2

Contributed by Byron Sherman on Feb 23, 2021

2 of 5. Paul highlighted the necessity of self-giving love to the proper outworking of Christian living. Self-giving love is essential to true Christianity, but How or in What ways is it essential? As A Christian, the Love of God must Humble my...

The LOVE Of GOD-II—1Corinthians 13:1-13 Attention: Perfect Spouse: A young lady visited a computer dating service & requested, "I'm looking for a spouse. Can you please help me to find a suitable one?" The matchmaker said, "What exactly are you looking for?" "Well, ...read more

Scripture: 1 Corinthians 13:2, 1 Corinthians 13:1-13

Denomination: Baptist

Love Your Enemies Series

Contributed by Aneel Aranha on Feb 26, 2021

In probably his most radical command to us, Jesus tells us to love our enemies. How’s it going with that, dear Christian?

Scripture Reading: Matthew 5:43-48 “You have heard that it was said, ‘Love your neighbor and hate your enemy.’ But I tell you, love your enemies and pray for those who persecute you, that you may be children of your Father in heaven. He causes his sun to rise on the evil and the good, and sends ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 5:43-48

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Love Must Be Sincere Series

Contributed by Esther Collins on Mar 9, 2021

This is the 2nd devotion in a series entitled, 'Building Relationships that Last.'

Building Relationships that Last # 2 Love Must Be Sincere In the first part of this series, we established the truth that the foundation for all relationships is our love for God, and love for one another. Since love is the key, we will try to understand how we can demonstrate this love for each ...read more

Scripture: Romans 12:9, 1 Samuel 18:1, Luke 22:48, Luke 23:34, 1 Corinthians 13:4-8  (view more)  (view less)

Trusting In The Greatest Love

Contributed by Mary Erickson on Mar 15, 2021

Sermon for the 4th Sunday in Lent, Year B

March 14, 2021 Hope Lutheran Church Rev. Mary Erickson John 3:14-21; Numbers 21:4-9 Trusting in the Greatest Love Friends, may grace and peace be yours in abundance in the knowledge of God and Christ Jesus our Lord. Today we hear one of the most cherished Bible verses of all time, John 3:16. ...read more

Scripture: John 3:14-21, Numbers 21:4-9

Denomination: Lutheran

Romantic And Religious Love Series

Contributed by Glenn Pease on Mar 17, 2021

The Christian can love on the physical level and the spiritual level. In Scripture the two become one, and are linked as closely as the body and spirit.

Love makes the world go round, says the one time popular song, and there are very few who will deny it. History reveals that one of life's greatest tragedies is to die unloved. During the Civil War, Charles Sumner was assaulted in the Senate chamber, and was seriously ill for months. ...read more

The Conquering Power Of Love.

Contributed by Howard Strickland on May 2, 2020

In the now-famous “Love Chapter” of 1 Corinthians 13, Paul wrote about love that is put into practice. More than just a feeling or emotion.

The Conquering Power Of Love. 1 Corinthians 13:1-13NIV God’s love melts the hardest heart, The toughest of men and women’s heart melt like wax in the presence of the Lord. P.H The city of Corinth was a major commercial center of Southern Greece at the time of Paul’s writing. It was also a city ...read more

Scripture: John 13:34-35, 2 Timothy 3:1-5

Denomination: Pentecostal

Love Your Neighbour

Contributed by Christopher Holdsworth on May 18, 2020

Agape love as the fulfillment of the law.

LOVE YOUR NEIGHBOUR. Romans 13:8-10. The imperative, “To no one nothing owe you (all), but to love one another” (Romans 13:8a) follows on from the discussion of being subject to ‘the powers that be’ who - whether we voted for them or not - are ‘ordained of God’ (cf. Romans 13:1). This ...read more

Scripture: Romans 13:8-10

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Grace, Love And Fellowship Series

Contributed by William Baeta on Jun 6, 2020

“The grace of the Lord Jesus Christ and the love of God and the fellowship of the Holy Spirit be with you all”. (2Cor. 13:14)

Our theme for the sermon is “grace, love and fellowship”. Since today is Trinity Sunday, it is also a day to reflect on, affirm and celebrate the Triune God, the Father, the Son and the Holy Spirit. The doctrine of the Trinity is a revelation of Scripture seen throughout its pages. The Triune God ...read more

Scripture: Genesis 1:1-5, 2 Corinthians 13:11-13, Matthew 28:16-20

Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

God Loves Justice

Contributed by Mary Lewis on Jun 8, 2020

God's word compels Christians to work for justice in society, especially for those who are most vulnerable.

God Loves Justice I would like to talk to you a bit about the Bible. Not about a specific passage right this minute, but about the Bible in general. The Bible is broken into several sections or categories. Probably most of you know the biggest of the divisions, the OT and the NT. The OT concerns ...read more

Scripture: Zechariah 7:8-14

Denomination: Baptist

God's Tough Love

Contributed by C. Philip Green on Aug 23, 2018

If you want to grow to full maturity in life, respect God's discipline; don't reject it.

A mechanic accidentally swallowed some brake fluid and really liked the taste. Before he knew it, he had finished off the whole bottle. One of his co-workers caught him sneaking a swig the next day. “Man, that stuff will kill you,” said his friend, “you've got to give it up.” “Don't worry,” the ...read more

Scripture: Hebrews 12:4-13

Denomination: Evangelical Free

Put On The Love Of Christ Series

Contributed by Rick Burdette on Sep 4, 2018

Forgiveness, Love, Christ's Example

(Breaking the Chains of Unforgiveness) - Put On the Love of Christ June 22, 2025 Colossians 3:1 12 Therefore, as God’s chosen people, holy and dearly loved, clothe yourselves with compassion, kindness, humility, gentleness and patience. 13 Bear with each other and forgive one another if any of ...read more

Scripture: Colossians 3:12-17

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

God Loves To Bless! Series

Contributed by Paul Clemente on Mar 22, 2021

God desires to bless every person!

Next week we’ll start a new series on the Letters to Timothy. Today, let us finish the Book of Job; Please open your Bibles to Job 42… Last week we noted how God restored relationships with Job, Job’s friends, and his family! The Book of Job closes with blessings from the Lord! Read along with me ...read more

Scripture: Job 42:12-17

Denomination: Independent/Bible

How To Measure Love Series

Contributed by Glenn Pease on Mar 30, 2021

Love is only effective and truly Christian love when it is built on the foundation of all the other virtues. As soon as this is forgotten love becomes sentimental, and is reduced to an emotion, and its power is gone.

Tradition says that John the Apostle of love was carried to the Christian assembly when he was so old he could not walk, and his constant advice was, "Children love one another." When he was asked why he told them one thing all the time he replied that nothing else was needed. On the ...read more

Scripture: 2 Peter 1:7

Summer Of Love, Intro Series

Contributed by Denn Guptill on Jun 24, 2017

This message looks at how the addition of love makes everything else in our Christian faith better.

The Summer of Love Intro The year was 1967, I had just turned seven years old, Canada was celebrating its centennial and two events happened that would mark and define the United States for years to come. The first one took place mostly along the East Coast of the US and was referred to as “The ...read more

Scripture: 1 Corinthians 13:1-3

Denomination: Wesleyan

The Word At Work … In Love

Contributed by Clive Broadbent on Sep 19, 2017

We're the good guys. We want to save people, but the public don't want to know. Act like Paul's team: * Trust the gospel message and deliver it * Do it for God * Draw people to Christ through a Godly lifestyle

In Walt Disney's Pixar-animated movie, called The Incredibles, Mr Incredible is a super-hero in hiding. Mr Incredible saved a guy from an exploding building, but the guy sued Mr Incredible because the guy’s neck was slightly strained during the rescue. The guy was about to die! The guy exchanged ...read more

Scripture: 1 Thessalonians 2:2-16