Sermons on Mature Love:

He Loves… Series

Contributed by Dr John Singarayar Svd on Dec 24, 2023

At its core, Christmas marks the birth of Jesus Christ, a pivotal event in Christian theology that encapsulates divine love, closeness, relatability, and sacrificial redemption.

The celebration of Christmas encompasses a tapestry of profound meanings that have resonated through centuries, shaping the foundation of Christian faith and providing believers with a profound reason to rejoice. At its core, Christmas marks the birth of Jesus Christ, a pivotal event in Christian ...read more

Scripture: John 1:1-18

Denomination: Other

Christmas Love Series

Contributed by Anthony Zibolski on Dec 27, 2023

No greater gift than giving Himself for us.

In the Manger: Love Luke 2:1-20 Good morning everyone-welcome to those who are listening online. We have lite all 4 Advent candles as we celebrate the final Sunday of Advent. Hope, peace, joy and this morning looking at God’s great love for us. Tonight Christmas Eve will come in wither we are ...read more

Scripture: Luke 2:1-20

Denomination: Nazarene

Known By Love

Contributed by Roshelle Brenneise on Dec 29, 2023

A new command I give you: love one another.

December 30, 2023 As we look forward to the start of a New Year, our minds naturally turn to the ever-popular idea of the New Year’s Resolution: • I’m going to lose 10 lbs. • I’m going to pay off my credit cards. • I’m going to eat fewer donuts --- Right!! Like that is ever going to ...read more

Scripture: John 13:34-35, Leviticus 19:18, Leviticus 19:34, Matthew 22:37-40, Luke 6:27-35, Ephesians 5:1-2  (view more)  (view less)

Denomination: Seventh-Day Adventist

The Greatest Of These Is Love!

Contributed by Michael Brown on Jan 30, 2024

I was asked to lead the Bible study for this Sunday, February 4. I chose a love verse because Valentine's Day is in February.

The Greatest of These is LOVE! What are some powerful forces in life? What has the power to move you? Is faith a strong force? A mustard seed of faith can move mountains (Mark 11:23). What about hope? One great gift we have as believers in Christ is hope for the blessed future that lies ahead. ...read more

Scripture: 1 Corinthians 13:13, Hebrews 11:1, 1 John 4:16, John 13:34-35, Matthew 22:37  (view more)  (view less)

Denomination: Baptist

The Foundation Of Love Series

Contributed by Dr. Tom Badia on Feb 9, 2024

In everything we do we have to learn. We have to be taught how to love. Love is not something that is automatic. We have to be taught how to love. We have to pursue love.People love not because they are not taught.

Series: PURSUING THE LOVE OF GOD Topic: THE FOUNDATION OF LOVE I. Introductory Remarks. We begin a new series on love entitled “ pursuing the love of God” It is such a simple topic but there is so much in the Word of God on the topic of love. I just want us to see how important love is in ...read more

Scripture: 1 Corinthians 14:1

God Love.

Contributed by Howard Strickland on Feb 11, 2024

Love is a verb, it’s a word of action. The actress Joan Crawford once said “Love is a fire but whether it warms your heart or burns your house down, you can never tell!”

God Love. Psalm 103:8-13 The reason I named this, God love, is because you have to know God love, before you can love God and others appropriately. If you’re ‘one’ that says, “I know God loves me but….” Until you truly understand that nothing can separate you from Gods love, confusion dominates. ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 103:8-13, Titus 3:4-7

Denomination: Pentecostal

The Four Loves

Contributed by Michael Blitz on Feb 11, 2024

Paul's teachings on Love in First Corinthians 13 can be made to sound petty when misunderstood. it is important first to realize Love has a number of different meanings, which is why we need to define all our terms and realize all Love is the same as other Love.

The Four Loves Good Morning. And as you might have seen by the bulletin cover, this morning we are looking at love and 1 Cor 13, the Love Chapter. And while this is a good reminder for Valentine’s Day, it’s not really about that. Some of you might know this, and I preached about it 3 years ago, ...read more

Denomination: Anglican

The Language Of Love

Contributed by Stephen E. Trail on Feb 11, 2024

The duty of a husband to nourish and cherish his wife.

The Language of Love Ephesians 5:25-29 An 80 year-old woman was recently married to her 4th husband. A reporter questioned the occupation of her newly acquired husband. She replied that he owned a funeral home. Curious about the other husbands, the reporter also asked about their occupations. The ...read more

Scripture: Ephesians 5:24-29

Denomination: Baptist

The Power Of Love

Contributed by Mark Sparks on Feb 12, 2024

Today as we look at this world, we realize something is missing... The missing item is often love. In a world filled with chaos and division, the message of love stands as a beacon of hope, calling us to a higher standard.

The Power of Love 1 Corinthians 13 Introduction: Today as we look at this world, we realize something is missing. When we look online, we often find something is missing. When we look at families there is once again something missing. Unfortunately, when we look in many churches today, we find ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 23:25-28, Matthew 7:21-23, John 14:15

Denomination: Church Of God

Ashes Of Love

Contributed by Michael Blitz on Feb 14, 2024

A brief homily on repentance

Good EVENING and thank you all for coming out. I really enjoy that our lectionary gives me a lesson, right before the sermon, which seems to question the whole purpose of having an Ash Wednesday service. It really doesn’t, of course. But it is picked to make sure that we work through the idea of ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 6:16-21

Denomination: Anglican

Love And Marriage

Contributed by Jeff Taylor on Feb 17, 2024

What is love? What is it really? What does God's Word say about it? How are we to find it? In this teaching, I will show you through Scripture what love is and what it is not. And, how to find the spouse God has for you.

What is love? What is it really? And how do we know we have it for one another? Especially when it comes to the one we consider marrying? God's Word is clear on what love is and what love is not. I'll tell you one thing though; love is not ANYTHING the world says it is! The world would have ...read more

Scripture: 1 Corinthians 13:4-13

Denomination: Pentecostal

The Love Of The Father

Contributed by Bishop Prof. Julius Soyinka on Feb 18, 2024

God loves us so much that He gave His Son to die for us. Jesus loves us so much that He laid down His life for us.

The Love of the Father Study Text: John 15: 9 - 12 Introduction: - God is the source of love. Because God loves us He gave us His only begotten Son to be a propitiation for our sins. - If God so loved us, then, we should be willing to love Him with the whole of our hearts and lives, and to ...read more

Scripture: John 15:9-12

Denomination: Pentecostal

Love For God

Contributed by Jeremias Fababier on Apr 18, 2024

How we should value our love for God? In what way do we show it?

TOPIC: PAGPAPAHALAGA NG ISANG ALAGAD NI JESUS Text: Luke 14:25-35 Introduction: Jesus calls His followers to be true disciples. ANO ANG PALATANDAAN NG ISANG ALAGAD NI JESUS, ANO ANG KANIYANG MGA PINAHAHALAGAHAN? 1. LOVES JESUS ABOVE ALL (Pinapahalagahan niyang Mahalin ng Higit Kaninuman si ...read more

Scripture: Luke 14:25-35

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

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

Love The Lord Series

Contributed by John Dobbs on Jun 27, 2024

"The poignancy of this story lies in the fact that it tells us of almost the last kindness that Jesus had done to him.” (Barclay)

Note: There will not be any sermon notes posted next week on Sermon Central. -JED Journey With Jesus: Love The Lord Mark 14:1-9 Introduction What is the most expensive perfume per oz in the world? The ingredients impact high cost of a perfume. Natural and rare ingredients, such as the musk from ...read more

Scripture: Mark 14:1-9

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ