Sermons about Loving Ourselves

The Great Commandment – Sermon 3: Love Your Neighbor Series

Contributed by Chuck Sligh on Dec 27, 2018

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Jesus commands us to love our neighbor as ourselves. But who exactly is our neighbor? This sermon answers that question, and its implications to us.

The Great Commandment – Sermon 3: Love Your Neighbor Series: The Great Commandment Chuck Sligh August 5, 2018 NOTE: A PowerPoint presentation is available for this sermon by request at chucksligh@hotmail.com. TEXT: Matthew 22:34-40 – “But when the Pharisees had heard that he had put the ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 22:34-40, Luke 10:29

Denomination: Baptist

Tithemi

Contributed by Charles Mallory on Apr 23, 2021

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We are commanded to follow the example of Jesus Christ by laying aside ourselves in sacrificial love of others.

JESUS SAID IN JOHN 15:12-14, “MY COMMAND IS THIS: LOVE EACH OTHER AS I HAVE LOVED YOU. GREATER LOVE HAS NO ONE THAN THIS: TO LAY DOWN ONE’S LIFE FOR ONE’S FRIENDS. YOU ARE MY FRIENDS IF YOU DO WHAT I COMMAND.” JESUS IS NOT ASKING US TO DIE FOR HIM! HE IS LOOKING FOR SOMETHING ELSE. HE ISN’T ASKING ...read more

Scripture: 1 John 3:16-24, John 10:11-18, Romans 5:6-8, Acts 20:24, Luke 6:32-36 (view more) (view less)

Denomination: Free Methodist

Love One Another

Contributed by Dean Rhine on Jan 11, 2005

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The need to love one another as seen in 1 Corinthians 13

Intro: Growing up, my mom was notorious for her cooking. As kids, we would often examine mom’s cooking carefully. Many times she added who knows what. We became experts at evaluating what mom had added. We’d say mom made enthusiasm meatloaf: she put everything she had into it. But sometimes ...read more

Scripture: 1 Corinthians 13:1-10

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Will Any God Do In Our Life?

Contributed by Chris Swanson on Sep 1, 2023

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We are not to put anything between ourselves and God, but many do either intentionally or unintentionally.

All believers have sinned, but we have an advocate with the Heavenly Father to ask for forgiveness. In verses 16-17: Theologians may contrast in their musings regarding what this transgression is, and regardless of whether the demise it causes is physical or spiritual. Paul composed that a few ...read more

Scripture: 1 John 5:16-21

Denomination: Independent/Bible

Passion Of Elijah

Contributed by J. Yeargin on Aug 23, 2003

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PASSION involves each of us giving to God. Jesus told us that is more blessed to give than to receive. Actually, all of ourselves. All of our love.

PASSION of ELIJAH Text: Ephesians 5:16 thru 18 We serve a great and mighty God. He has given us so much. And yet, we seem to have so little to give Him in return. I have been impressed over the years that He wants us to give Him more of ourselves while (at the same time) learn to give to one ...read more

Scripture: 1 Kings 17:1-6, Ephesians 5:16-18

Denomination: Assembly Of God

The Fruit Of The Spirit: Love

Contributed by John Kapteyn on Oct 18, 2000

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Today we consider how we display the fruit of love.

Introductory Considerations 1. As my children grow older, I notice a ceratin thing, sometimes to my dismay and especially to their dismay. The attitudes they have in life are not that different from mine- towards God, themselves, and others. The Dutch have saying - "he apple does not fall very far ...read more

Scripture: Leviticus 19:9-18, Leviticus 19:11-18

Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

Churches Without Love

Contributed by Grant Adams on Jan 31, 2020

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Reihold Niebuhr compared the church to Noah’s Ark, “If it were not for the storm on the outside, you could not stand the stink on the inside.

As Paul peeped through the window of the church at Corinth, he saw quarreling, jealousy, anger, selfishness, slander, gossip, conceit, and disorder. And it broke his heart. You might expect to hear of. 1. Places of employment without love. a. Just a number b. Just a tool to accomplish a task c. You ...read more

Scripture: 2 Corinthians 12:20

Denomination: Baptist

"Love One Another"

Contributed by Don Schultz on May 5, 2004

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Today we are reminded to give what Jesus gave to us.

John 13:31-35 LOVE ONE ANOTHER Today is Mother’s Day. Have all of you sent or received your Mother’s Day cards yet? It can be a lot of work, sometimes, trying to find the perfect Mother’s Day card. Some of those cards are just too sappy – you wonder to yourself, “Who writes these things?” ...read more

Scripture: John 13:34-35

Denomination: Lutheran

The Great Commandment Of Love Series

Contributed by Christopher Benfield on Jun 27, 2018

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Surrounded by legalist and religious tradition within the Temple, Jesus was questioned by an earnest scribe which of all the many commandments was greatest. Jesus answered with a convicting and compelling statement.

The Great Commandment of Love Mark 12: 28-34 Jesus was often questioned and challenged concerning His interpretation of Scripture. Who better to know the word than the Word Himself? In this chapter He was questioned of the Pharisees concerning paying taxes, of the Sadducees concerning the ...read more

Scripture: Mark 12:28-34

Denomination: Baptist

Defined And Delivered In Love Series

Contributed by Christopher Benfield on Jun 23, 2016

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If only one word could be used to describe you or your church, what would it be? As believers, many Christian attributes come to mind, but love would rank at the top. The world needs to see a church defined by love.

Defined and Delivered in Love 1 John 4: 7-10 Our text this evening again deals with the continuing theme of love John has presented throughout this epistle. In fact, the remaining verses of this chapter deal with love. John was originally known as one of the “sons of thunder,” but ...read more

Scripture: 1 John 4:7-10

Denomination: Baptist

Men Learning To Love

Contributed by Jeffrey Kellum on May 5, 2003

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Men learning to love

Topical Sermon: Men Learning to Love INTRODUCTION: Acts 13 and 14 tell the story of Paul and Barnabas’ first missionary journey. They return to Antioch from their relief mission to Jerusalem to spend a considerable time with the Antioch Church in preaching and teaching the Gospel of Jesus ...read more

Scripture: Acts 13:1-3, Romans 5:6-8

Denomination: Baptist

"just The Way We Are"

Contributed by Ken Sauer on Jul 8, 2024

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A sermon about how God chooses to love us and claim us no matter how we feel about ourselves.

“Just the Way We Are” Ephesians 1:3-14 Is there anyone here that struggles with shame? Do you ever feel as if you have let God down, to the point where you find it hard to believe that God could possibly love you? If this is the case, you probably also struggle with despair, which is the ...read more

Scripture: Ephesians 1:3-14

Denomination: United Methodist

"investing Ourselves In God's Own Passion"

Contributed by Ken Sauer on Mar 14, 2019

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A sermon for Lent.

“Investing Ourselves in God’s Own Passion” Isaiah 58:1-12 What are you like when you are hungry? Do you get feeling a bit grumpy? There used to be a Snickers commercial where the main character would be in a really foul mood until they were offered a Snickers bar, after which the tagline ...read more

Scripture: Isaiah 58:1-12

Denomination: United Methodist

No: The Key To Knowing Series

Contributed by C. Philip Green on Aug 30, 2012

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The 10 Commandments are the key to knowing God, ourselves, and love.

Since 1997, an anti-lawsuit group from Michigan has held “The Wacky Warning Label Contest” every year. They do it to highlight the absurd effects of lawsuits on warning labels. In 2007, Kevin Soave of Farmington Hills, Michigan, submitted the winning label, which he found on a small tractor. It ...read more

Scripture: Exodus 20:1-20

Denomination: Evangelical Free

Through The Storm: Lessons From God, Ourselves, And Life’s Trials Series

Contributed by Dean Courtier on May 20, 2024

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Life’s storms are inevitable. They come in various forms – personal crises, health challenges, financial struggles, or spiritual battles. But in every storm, God is at work, teaching us profound lessons.

Through the Storm: Lessons from God, Ourselves, and Life’s Trials Introduction: Life’s storms are inevitable. They come in various forms – personal crises, health challenges, financial struggles, or spiritual battles. But in every storm, God is at work, teaching us profound lessons. Today, we ...read more

Scripture: Mark 4:35-41, Isaiah 43:2, Psalm 46:10, James 1:2-4, Romans 5:3-4, 2 Corinthians 4:17, Romans 8:28 (view more) (view less)

Denomination: Pentecostal

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