Sermons on Loving Our Neighbor:

Grace Without Truth Is Not Love

Contributed by Jeff Poor on Jun 19, 2019

The best expression of love is Grace and Truth.

What do Alex, Erin, and Tim need to know? INTRO Good Morning… Blah blah blah… Simple yet profound (Reword)… We chose to do an in depth on John's gospel because although it's often time the first suggested book to read to brand new Christians because of its simplicity, it also is ...read more

Scripture: John 8:1-11

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

When God’s Ways Don’t Make Sense, Then What?

Contributed by Douglas Phillips on Jun 23, 2019

THERE ARE TIMES WHEN WE THINK WE KNOW BETTER THAN GOD WHAT HIS PLAN SHOULD BE. IF A LOVED ONE IS SICK AND IN PAIN, WE WANT TO TREAT THE PAIN RIGHT AWAY, WHEN THE PAIN COULD BE NECESSARY TO PROPERLY DIAGNOSE THE PROBLEM

WHEN GOD’S WAYS DON’T MAKE SENSE, THEN WHAT? JONAH 1:1-16 WE’VE JUST STARTED A SERIES DEALING WITH THINGS IN LIFE THAT DO NOT GO AS WE WOULD WANT THEM TO. SOMETIMES IT SEEMS AS IF THERE IS TRIAL AFTER TRIAL PUT ON OUR PLATE AND WE WANT TO ASK GOD WHY THIS IS HAPPENING AND WHEN IT WILL STOP. ...read more

Scripture: Jonah 1:1-16

Denomination: Baptist

Love All: What’s Love Got To Do With It? Series

Contributed by Brian Bill on Dec 20, 2009

No matter what else will disappear in the next decade, God’s love will last forever.

What’s Love Got to Do With It? John 3:16-18 Rev. Brian Bill 12/20/09 I love those words that Dan just sang: “What kind of King would come so small, from glory to a humble stall? That dirty manger is my heart, too; I’ll make a royal throne for you.” I want to begin this morning with some group ...read more

Scripture: John 3:16-18

Denomination: Baptist

Do We Love Jerusalem Like The Messiah Loves Her?

Contributed by Warner Pidgeon on Jan 19, 2013

A short talk challenging us to start to love Zion, to love Jerusalem with the love that the Messiah has for her; and also to pray for the peace of Jerusalem.

In Luke’s Gospel after Jesus was baptised (3:21) he was led by the Holy Spirit into the desert where he was tempted by the devil for forty days (4:1-2). After resisting the devil Jesus returned to his home town of Nazareth in Galilee. He went to the synagogue on the Sabbath day, and he was ...read more

Scripture: Isaiah 62:1-7

Denomination: Anglican

Does He Love Me And Do I Love Him

Contributed by Dean Meadows on Apr 2, 2005

This is a simple sermon which deals with how much He loves us and then ask the question, "Do we really love Him?"

Does He Love me? I love Him not! John 3:16-21 Probably the best-known verse in the Bible is found in our text. Most of us have memorized it. Some of you have even learned how to speak it in a different language. We sing about God’s love and as a child I am sure most can remember ...read more

Scripture: John 3:16-21

Denomination: *other

Do You Love Your Wife As Christ Loved The Church Series

Contributed by Shaila Touchton on Jul 22, 2019

Christ's love for the church is without limits. He gave His life for the church - before you loved Him.

His love does not depend on your love for Him. Under God's authority - love your wife as service--as giving your life to God. Be thankful for your wife and realize the favor you have received from God."(Proverbs 18:22) A husband must seek to be like Christ if his wife is to be like the ...read more

Scripture: Proverbs 18:22, Ephesians 5:25-28

Overcoming The Giants In Our Life Series

Contributed by Matthew Stoll on Oct 16, 2006

Facing up to our giants and stepping out in faith, believing God will help us overcome them.

Have you ever faced something so big, a problem, a trial, a difficulty, that it seemed impossible to overcome, insurmountable. It was/is your giant. No not literally a 9½ foot tall person. Your giant may be a sickness (like cancer), depression, worry, fear, an addiction, a habit, an attitude, a ...read more

Scripture: 1 Samuel 17:1-50

Denomination: Methodist

Loving Like Christ Loved Us/Identity Check 12 Series

Contributed by Steve Wright on Nov 21, 2014

Loving Like Christ

If you have your Bible, I want you to open with me to the book of 1 Peter, and I want you to go to chapter 5. Identity Check, Part 12. It has been a long, long journey. I know. We have one more message in this series, but today, most of this Scripture is about me as a pastor and about me as a ...read more

Scripture: 1 Peter 5:1-5

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

We Do Not Lose Heart

Contributed by Michael Stark on May 18, 2023

When we grow discouraged, we will be encouraged by the knowledge of what God has done and what He is doing in our lives because of Christ our Lord.

“We have this treasure in jars of clay, to show that the surpassing power belongs to God and not to us. We are afflicted in every way, but not crushed; perplexed, but not driven to despair; persecuted, but not forsaken; struck down, but not destroyed; always carrying in the body the death of ...read more

Scripture: 2 Corinthians 4:7-18

Denomination: Baptist

I Love My Church

Contributed by Howard Strickland on Feb 7, 2010

A new series for February, I Love My Church. The greek word for church means, “called out ones.” I love my church because He first loved me!

I Love My Church Text: Matthew 16:13-19 When Jesus came into the region of Caesarea Philippi, He asked His disciples, saying, “Who do men say that I, the Son of Man, am?” 14 So they said, “Some say John the Baptist, some Elijah, and others Jeremiah or one of the ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 16:13-19

Denomination: Pentecostal

3 Keys To Experience The Miracle Power Of God In Our Lives

Contributed by Dr. Stanley Vasu on Mar 30, 2008

THIS SERMON IS ABOUT 3 KEYS TO EXPERIENCE THE MIRACLE POWER OF GOD IN OUR LIVES NAMELY 1. LOVE AND COMPASSION 2. DESPERATION AND DETERMINATION 3. TOTAL FAITH AND RELIANCE ON GOD

3 KEYS TO EXPERIENCE THE MIRACLE POWER OF GOD IN OUR LIVES ********************************************************************* OUTLINE 1. LOVE AND COMPASSION 2. DESPERATION AND DETERMINATION 3. TOTAL FAITH AND RELIANCE ON GOD THE MESSAGE 3 KEYS TO EXPERIENCE THE MIRACLE POWER OF GOD IN OUR ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 9:35-38

Denomination: Pentecostal

"Love Your Enemies”- "So Easy To Say!”

Contributed by Clarence Eisberg on Feb 16, 2022

“The Christian principle, Love your enemies is good. There is nothing to be said against it except that it is too difficult for most of us to practice sincerely.” (Divine Conspiracy) Bertrand Russell Beatitudes not only call us to “love our enemies and do good to them” How Can I?

In Jesus Holy Name February 20, 2022 Luke 6:27 “Love Your Enemies”- “So Easy to Say!” General Robert E. Lee was once asked his opinion of a fellow officer who was widely known as one of Lee’s greatest detractors. The general responded that he thought the man a very fine officer. “But ...read more

Scripture: Luke 6:27, Matthew 5:43-48

Denomination: Lutheran

Love And Sacrifice: A Sermon For Armed Forces Sunday

Contributed by Scott Jensen on May 4, 2014

This sermon is a celebration of the armed forces in the united states and a demonstration of the love and sacrifice that the military live in their service to our nation. It also shows the love and sacrifice that Jesus made for us. Based on Rom 12:9-12

Introduction Today is a special day in our church calendar. It’s not a holiday. It’s not a specific celebration of any historical event, person or location. It’s a day we set aside to honor and remember the members of the Armed Forces who have served our nation so well. We ...read more

Scripture: Romans 12:9-12

Denomination: Lutheran

Heaven & Hell Series

Contributed by John Bright on May 27, 2023

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

"Heaven or Hell" Luke 16:19-31 A sermon for 5/7/23 Fifth Sunday of Easter Pastor John Bright Luke 16 “19 There was a rich man who dressed in purple and fine linen and who feasted sumptuously every day. 20 But at his gate lay a poor man named Lazarus whose body was covered with sores, 21 ...read more

Scripture: Luke 16:19-31, Matthew 7:21-23, James 2:14-17, 2 Chronicles 28:3

Denomination: Methodist

God's Patience, Justice, & Love Series

Contributed by Ken Henson on Jul 16, 2018

God's love is good and faithful and true and warm and merciful and gracious. In fact His love is so pure you can say He is love. His love is also austere. His love is just. He will do what is necessary to obtain the eternal-term best for His people.

. . . and then he opened the fifth seal, and I saw under the altar the souls of those who had been slain because of the word of God and because of witness they had upheld. And they cried out with a huge voice (sound) “Until when, o Lord, Holy and True, will you not judge and do justice to our ...read more

Scripture: Revelation 6:9-11

Denomination: *other