Sermons on Loving The Church:

The Church Series

Contributed by Wayne Lawson on Sep 14, 2020

During this Pandemic and over the past several weeks, we have learned so much about what it means to be a church and how many ways there are to be a church without gathering in person or making full use of our church buildings.

TITLE: THE CHURCH SCRIPTURE: ST. MATTHEW 16:16-18 / EPHESIANS 1:22-23 / EPHESIANS 2:19-22 Who would have predicted between Christmas and Easter we would be reimagining how we do church! In the past, I’ve actually enjoyed thinking through the potential impacts of unforeseen events that could ...read more

Scripture: Ephesians 1:22-23, Ephesians 2:19-22

Denomination: Baptist

The Soul Of The Black Church

Contributed by Nathan Robertson, Jr. on Sep 26, 2003

This is a Black History Sermon based on the 2003 National Theme The Soul of Black Folks, celebrating the Anniversary of WEB DuBois book by the same title.

Welcome to our celebration of Black History 2003. We take out this time because we believe History is important. When we look at the Biblical Record we see that History plays an important role in the development of God’s Children. History is a source of Faith. From History we can learn what ...read more

Scripture: Revelation 2:1-7, Revelation 2:1-2

Denomination: Baptist

Falling In Love With Jesus

Contributed by Mark Mitchell on Mar 23, 2015

The church needs to fall in love with Jesus

I. Christ the Living Waters v. 10 A. The problems - Her station (vs. 9; 12; 20) - Her sex (v.9) - Her sin (v.16) B. The Resolution 1. The gift - Ezekiel 47 prophecy about water flowing from Israel - Zec 14:8 On that day living waters shall flow out from Jerusalem, half of them to the eastern sea ...read more

Scripture: John 4:1-42

Denomination: Baptist

Love One Another Series

Contributed by Michael Deutsch on Nov 17, 2015

Continuing to look at the cornerstone of the church - love.

Love One Another November 1, 2015 1 Corinthians 13:1-8 Last week we were looking at loving one another. We jumped right into it. Understanding it’s not easy to like someone you don’t like, let alone to love them. We are looking at 1 Corinthians 13, the love chapter. As Paul ...read more

Scripture: 1 Corinthians 13:1-8

Denomination: Baptist

What Is The Church All About? Series

Contributed by Jonathan Mcleod on Nov 21, 2006

The church is a community in which Christ is number one and believers worship together and love and serve others.

I’m sure it will come as no surprise to you when I say that many people have a negative view of the church. This negative attitude toward the church is captured in the following quotes. “I’m completely in favor of the separation of Church and State. My idea is that these two institutions screw ...read more

Scripture: 1 Corinthians 12:12-17

Denomination: Baptist

Lifting Self-Esteem Through Church Life Series

Contributed by Ed Vasicek on Nov 8, 2004

Although this passage is not the cure-all for self-esteem problems, it clearly will make a significant difference. Walk with the Lord and serve the Lord and you will feel better about yourself.

Lifting Self Esteem Through Church Life (Romans 12:3-8) 1. People will try anything to build their self-esteem: A mild mannered young man came into a counselor’s office ready for a divorce. He complained that his bride was so bossy that she was driving him off the wall. He wanted things to ...read more

Scripture: Romans 12:3-8

Denomination: Independent/Bible

The Busy Church Series

Contributed by Tom Fuller on Dec 12, 2005

How does busyness hurt our ability to witness for Jesus? How does ministry sometimes change our focus from loving the Messiah? Learn how to avoid the trap of busyness from Jesus’ critique of the Ephesian church.

I do some writing professionally. I haven’t had much published - but it’s a craft I care about and work on seriously. One of the best tools a writer has is not spell check - but gut check. By that I mean a critique group. A critique group reads what you’ve written - gives you some things they like ...read more

Scripture: Revelation 2:1-7

Denomination: Calvary Chapel

The Business Of The Church Series

Contributed by C. Philip Green on Jan 15, 2013

Whatever we do, we must not let our traditions steal our joy or our love. We must not let “church business” keep us from “the business of the church.”

A few years ago, I came across some odd laws from a long time ago that were still on the books in the 21st Century. I think you’ll find them quite amusing. For example, young girls are never allowed to walk a tightrope in Wheeler, Mississippi, unless it's in a church. In Blackwater, ...read more

Denomination: Evangelical Free

Love Your Enemy Series

Contributed by Tyler Edwards on May 12, 2010

Something is missing from the church today, and people are starting to notice. Too often the church fails to offer what it advertises: life.

3. The Greatest Commandment February 28, 2010 Love your Enemy Mrs. Jones wanted her fourth grade class to learn some valuable life lessons so one day she gave them an assignment. Each student was instructed to get their parents to tell them a story and they would be expected to find the moral of ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 5:43-48

Denomination: *other

Love

Contributed by Bruce Ball on Feb 4, 2008

A 5-point sermon about the different types of love in our lives - from romantic, to parent-child, to the love of God. Text, audio, and communion message will be at www.sermonlist.com

As humans, our emotions can vary widely throughout a whole range of subjects. Valentines day is this coming Thursday, so today I want to focus in on love. We are capable of feelings several types of love, and each type has its own focus and intensity. There is an old saying concerning love. ...read more

Scripture: John 3:16

Denomination: *other

Why Go To Church

Contributed by Paul Fritz on Oct 18, 2000

We are to encourage one another to stir up one another for love and good deeds.

Why Go To Church (Heb. 10:24,25) Throughout the western world church attendance continues to decline. Illustration: In 1999, 39% of people regularly profess to attend church (34% of men and 44% of women). In Germany less than 5% regularly attend church and in Britain less than 15% make a habit ...read more

Scripture: Hebrews 10:24-25

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

"Husbands" Series

Contributed by Clark Tanner on Jan 9, 2004

If we love our wives the way Christ loved the church, how could they not want to be subject to us as head of the home? (#10 in The Christian Victor series)

“Husbands, love your wives, just as Christ also loved the church and gave Himself up for her; that He might sanctify her, having cleansed her by the washing of water with the word, that He might present to Himself the church in all her glory, having no spot or wrinkle or any such thing; but that ...read more

Scripture: Ephesians 5:25-30

Denomination: Orthodox

Loving Together

Contributed by Todd Stiles on Nov 22, 2006

What would life and church be like without love? Find out as we walk through 1 Corinthians 13, the love chapter.

"Loving Together" 1 Corinthians 13:1-13 While our Elders find their seat, I’ll ask you to locate four chapters in your Bible, 1 Cor. 11-14, and hold those pages in your hand. Now, let me ask you a question: When you look at all the things a church does, what stands out as the most important? In ...read more

Scripture: 1 Corinthians 13:1-13

Denomination: Baptist

The Challenge To Love

Contributed by John Dobbs on May 10, 2024

The challenge to love is always present in the church. The differences among us can be a source of struggle, whether backgrounds, ideas, convictions, attitudes, and actions.

- Facing the Challenges - THE CHALLENGE TO LOVE 1 Corinthians 12-14 Introduction There are many challenges to living the Jesus Life. Paul’s letter to the Corinthians reminds us that we serve a living Savior but we also have our human brokenness to deal with. This can bring many challenges. ...read more

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Do Not Depart From The First Love

Contributed by Chew Chew on Aug 7, 2007

A lesson from the Ephesus church

Title: Do not Depart from the First Love Text: Acts 19; Revelations 2:1-5 Introduction After a season of revival, there is a tendency for God’s people to depart from him. This cycle of Revival, Departure, Repentance and Return is repeated again and again in scriptures and even in church history. ...read more

Scripture: Revelation 2:1-5

Denomination: Pentecostal