Sermons on Loving Lost:

Ephesus: Laboring Without Love Series

Contributed by David Scudder on Aug 25, 2008

In our text today we have the first of seven letters from Jesus to a church. By studying these letters we can learn to look at a church the same way that God looks at a church.

Ephesus: Laboring Without Love Revelation 2:1-7 Purpose: To discover God’s priorities for the church. Aim: I want the listener to rekindle a fervent love for Christ. INTRODUCTION: The abilities that world class athletes can demonstrate never ceases to astound me. I remember watching some of ...read more

Scripture: Revelation 2:1-7

Denomination: Independent/Bible

Stepping Stones To Faith: Love Series

Contributed by Jim Kane on Sep 4, 2008

The Second Sermon of a Seven Part Series, ‘Stepping Stones and Stumbling Blocks to Faith.’

(Slide 1) If you could ask Jesus one question what would it be? If you were able to have 10 minutes face-to-face with Jesus, alone, what would you ask Him? In the Gospel accounts of Matthew, Mark, Luke, and John there were many people who asked Jesus questions. But there were two men who asked ...read more

Scripture: Mark 12:28-34

Denomination: Church Of God

He First Loved Us Series

Contributed by Hal Seed on Sep 4, 2008

This is the second in a six-part series on Fireproofing Your Relationships. It introduces practical tools and suggestions for building a better marriage, as well as inviting people to Christ.

[This sermon is contributed by Hal Seed of New Song Church in Oceanside, California and of www.PastorMentor.com. Hal is the author of numerous books including The God Questions and The Bible Questions. If you are interested in The Bible Questions Church-wide Campaign, please visit and watch Hal’s ...read more

Scripture: 1 John 4:17-19

Denomination: Baptist

Grace, Love, And Fellowship Of The Spirit

Contributed by T.j. Conwell on Sep 18, 2008

Message examining the blessing Paul speaks to the church at Corinth.

Grace, Love, and Fellowship of the Spirit 2 Corinthians 13:14 Introduction - Sometimes, each of us needs a little something in our lives to hold onto; a promise from God - Every day, we are faced with difficult issues in life that challenge or stretch us to be different - Tonight, let’s look at ...read more

Scripture: 2 Corinthians 13:14, Genesis 5:1-4, Matthew 28:16-20

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Proving Your Love For God

Contributed by Brian La Croix on Sep 21, 2008

Message based on loving God, but using a couple other passages to support the idea that obeying God is how we show our love.

Proving Your Love for God Matthew 22:34-40 & other Scriptures September 21, 2008 Introduction Have you ever said something in school, maybe on the playground, and someone said, “Oh yeah? Prove it!” And so you’ve gotta step and show them that you’re really not afraid to stick your tongue on a ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 22:34-40, Matthew 22:34

Denomination: Wesleyan

He Loved Us First Series

Contributed by Betty Johnson on Oct 1, 2008

This message coincides with FIREPROOF the movie - the second in the series of sermons. Theme is that we can’t give real love until we first experience God’s real love.

He First Loved Us Scripture: 1 John 4:7-21 Today we look at the second in our series of fireproofing, not only our marriages, but our relationships in general. The message last week centered around some of the differences between men and women and how those differences can actually be used to ...read more

Scripture: 1 John 4:7-21

Denomination: Wesleyan

God's Love Is Forever Demonstrated Series

Contributed by Ed Taylor on Dec 23, 2008

The love of God is foundational and unquestionable.

1. The love of God is foundational & unquestionable. • Jesus is GOOD SHEPHERD who laid down His life for the sheep! • In His life, His death, His resurrection, He poured into our very hearts His own special love! • He didn’t just sprinkle His love, or scatter His love, but rather He LAVISHED IT ...read more

Scripture: Romans 5:5-11

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Love Gifts Under The Tree Series

Contributed by Michael Wiley on Jan 7, 2009

Maybe we should forgo the gift wrap, fridge the fruitcake, and let love be our greatest aim for Christmas.

Love Gifts under the Tree Michael Wiley 12/21/08 1 Corinthians 13 John 3:16 Introduction: Finished Shopping? What kind of gifts are you looking for? We look for gifts for Christmas that show our love for others. Joke; one man asked another, “what are you getting your wife?” “I’ll wrap myself.” ...read more

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Jesus Loves Divorced People

Contributed by Ron Hietsch on Feb 3, 2009

Jesus hates divorce but He loves divorced people. How do I know -- The Bible tells me so

The Bible is a big book. It contains over 31,000 verses and lots of words. Some verses are difficult to understand and some are so clear that we wish they were harder to understand. Peter addresses this subject when he talks about some of Paul’s letters in particular and all scripture in general. ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 19:1-9

Denomination: Lutheran

How's Your Love Life? Series

Contributed by C Jordan on Feb 7, 2009

Jesus said our love for one another would be the sign that we were His true disciples. We will never fully be able to love one another until we know and believe the love that God has for us.

HOW’S YOUR LOVE LIFE? INTRO: How’s your love life? You probably weren’t expecting to hear that question at church! • Last week we started a series in Discovering Your Spiritual Gifts. How many of you went out this past week and started developing and using your gifts to bless others? • Why not? ...read more

Scripture: John 13:34-35

Denomination: *other

Love Is All You Need

Contributed by Charles Whitmire on Feb 8, 2009

This a Valentine’s Day Message focusing on John’s call for us to Love One Another

***Intro - play first part of Beatles song, “All You Need Is Love” found on youtube*** In 1967, John Lennon and Paul Mcartney, were asked to write and perform a song for a live broadcast that would go out all across the world. The song they wrote and chose was All You Need Is Love. It was an ...read more

Scripture: 1 John 4:7-12

Denomination: Baptist

Valentines 2009 An Enduring Love.

Contributed by Aubrey Vaughan on Feb 9, 2009

This sermon encourages and guides married couples and those thinking of marriage into keeping their love for one another enduring a lifetime.

VALENTINES 2009 AN ENDURING LOVE. 1JHN 4:7-12 JOHN BLANCHARD STOOD UP FROM THE BENCH, WHERE HE WAS SITTING, STRAIGHTENED HIS ARMY UNIFORM, AND STUDIED THE CROWD OF PEOPLE MAKING THEIR WAY THROUGH GRAND CENTRAL STATION. HE LOOKED FOR THE GIRL WHOSE HEART HE KNEW, BUT WHOSE FACE HE DIDN’T, THE ...read more

Scripture: 1 John 4:7-12

Denomination: Baptist

Christ's Love - A Call To Action

Contributed by Ray Ellis on Feb 9, 2009

This messaged suggests four action steps to love like Jesus loved.

Christ’s Love – A Call to Action John 13:34-35 “So now I am giving you a new commandment: Love each other. Just as I have loved you, you should love each other. Your love for one another will prove to the world that you are my disciples.” There are several actions steps we can take to love ...read more

Scripture: John 13:34

Denomination: Free Methodist

Love, Obedience And The Holy Spirit

Contributed by Greg Nance on Nov 23, 2009

John’s gospel reveals that love, obedience and the Holy Spirit’s work in our lives are all connected. Jesus claims and promises great things. We must believe to receive these.

Have you ever been on a spiral staircase? When we lived in Lancaster we would often visit Prospect Mountain where there was a stone tower about 45-50 feet high. You could go in a door at the bottom of the tower and climb up a spiral stair to the top and look out on a panoramic view of the ...read more

Scripture: John 14:1-31

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Understanding God's Love Language

Contributed by Allen Calkins on Nov 24, 2009

If it is important to understand our spouse’s preferred love language so we can dispaly our love for them effectively, how much more important is it that we understand and express our love to the Lord according to His preferred love languages?.

Understanding God’s Love Language I Corinthians 13:1-3 INTRODUCTION Over three decades ago, Dr. Gary Chapman authored a marriage enrichment book that has become a classic in the field. It has helped millions of married couples draw closer to one another by giving them the tools they need to ...read more

Scripture: 1 Corinthians 13:1-3

Denomination: Baptist