Sermons on Non Reciprocal Love:

The Four Levels Of Love Series

Contributed by Brian Atwood on Mar 7, 2008

Where the joy of living a significant life comes from.

We’re in this series called, “Made to Count – Am I Living a Life that Matters?” Last week in chapter one of John’s letter we discovered that FELLOWSHIP is one of the keys to living a life that matters. We’ve got to interact with others according to God’s instructions in order to live a ...read more

Scripture: 1 John 2:1-29

Denomination: Baptist

God's Love Demonstrated Series

Contributed by Freddy Fritz on Mar 7, 2008

In this sermon we look at a fifth blessing of justification, a fifth possession in Christ, which is God’s love demonstrated.

Scripture In Romans 5:1-11 we read of several blessings of justification. Let’s read Romans 5:1-11, paying special attention to verses 6-8, which is our text for today: "1 Therefore, since we have been justified by faith, we have peace with God through our Lord Jesus Christ. 2 Through him we have ...read more

Scripture: Romans 5:6-8

Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

God's Love For The Ungodly Series

Contributed by Neil Richardson on Mar 14, 2008

Questions for application in small group Bible study

Romans 5 v 6 ¡V 8. Introduction. Read Ch 5: 1-5. Recap from last week, focusing on two issues: i) Peace. We¡¦re at peace with God through faith in Jesus Christ. ii) Sufferings. Obviously being experienced then (and now) but Paul highlights God use of these sufferings „_ perseverance „_ ...read more

Scripture: Romans 5:6-8

Denomination: Baptist

God's Pursuing Love Series

Contributed by Jonathan Mcleod on Apr 22, 2007

Whoever and wherever you are, God’s love is pursuing you.

Big Idea: Whoever and wherever you are, God’s love is PURSUING you. Max Lucado: “You are valuable because you exist. Not because of what you do or what you have done, but simply because you are.” Philip Yancey: “There is nothing we can do to make God love us more. There is nothing we can do to ...read more

Scripture: Jonah 1:1-17

Denomination: Baptist

The Unconquerable Love Of God

Contributed by Terry Blankenship on Apr 24, 2007

God’s love is unconquerable. He reveals it through the intensity, integrity, and ingenuity of his love.

John 3:16 The Unconquerable Love of God Introduction - Listening Well Leads to Success Erik Weihenmayer is blind, yet on May 25, 2001, he reached the peak of Mt. Everest. Suffering from a degenerative eye disease, he lost his sight when he was 13, but that didn’t stop him. On a mountain where 90 ...read more

Scripture: John 3:16

Denomination: Baptist

God's Compassionate Love Series

Contributed by Jonathan Mcleod on Apr 29, 2007

God gives us a warning; He allows us to respond; He wants to show us mercy.

If we were to ask 100 people what the book of Jonah is all about, probably the majority would say, “It’s about a fish that swallowed a man.” The book of Jonah, however, is much more than a whale of a story. The book of Jonah is about God’s love for all people. The reason for Jonah’s rescue was ...read more

Denomination: Baptist

Love One Another

Contributed by Yuen Woh Voon on Apr 30, 2007

The objective of this sermon is to provide reasons why we should love one another from 1 John 4. The sermon is introduced with a short note on the Biblical meaning of love.

LOVE ONE ANOTHER 1 John 4:7-21 What is love? • Centered in the will. • Biblical meaning of love = Not based on emotions, feelings. • A decision or choice that one makes. • Selfless, sacrificial, giving. • For the benefit of the object being loved. Why Love One Another? 1. We Love One Another ...read more

Scripture: 1 John 4:7-21

Denomination: Charismatic

God's Universal Love Series

Contributed by Jonathan Mcleod on May 8, 2007

God loves everyone...including our enemies.

Big Idea #1: Whoever and wherever you are, God’s love is pursuing you. (1) God’s love pursues those who are against Him (like the people of Nineveh). (2) God’s love pursues those who are uninterested in Him (like the sailors). (3) God’s love pursues those who are disobedient to Him (like ...read more

Scripture: Jonah 4:1-10

Denomination: Baptist

God Loves You

Contributed by Benny Anthony on May 8, 2007

This is a Chrysalis Clergy Talk. The Scripture references are varied throughout the talk.

In Max Lucado’s book No Wonder They Call Him Savior, he tells this story. Longing to leave her poor Brazilian neighborhood, Christina wanted to see the world. Discontent at home only on a pallet on the floor, a washbasin, and a wood burning stove, she dreamed of a better life in the city. One ...read more

Scripture: 1 John 4:7-12

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

If You Love Me

Contributed by Gaither Bailey on May 10, 2007

We are not left to dance the dance of life alone. Christ Jesus has given us the Holy Spirit to help us show our love for Him by following His teachings.

John 14: 23 – 39 If You Love Me Intro: You hear them all the time. Expressions like: “Luv ya man.” --- “I just love chocolate cake.” --- “I love you hair!” --- When was the last time someone told you that they loved you? Did you believe them? Why or why not? How do you know when ...read more

Scripture: John 14:23-39

Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

Deeply Loved Children Series

Contributed by Steven Simala Grant on May 11, 2007

How great is the love the Father has lavished on us! A thanksgiving sermon

Deeply Loved Children: Series – The People of God 1 John 2:28-3:3 Thanksgiving Sunday, Oct 9 2005 Intro: The Butterball company set up a Thanksgiving hotline to answer questions about cooking turkeys. One woman asked if she could use a turkey that had been in the bottom of her freezer for … 23 ...read more

Denomination: Baptist

Loving With Actions And In Truth Series

Contributed by Steven Simala Grant on May 11, 2007

We are a people who put others first, who freely share, and who love in truth and action.

Loving With Actions And In Truth: Who We Are 1 John 3:16-22 Oct 16, 2005 Intro: What is love? I’m married to a scientist; some of her colleagues would describe love simply as a biochemical reaction in the brain that produces a variety of emotional stimuli and motivation for behavior. Is ...read more

Scripture: 1 John 3:16-22

Denomination: Baptist

Discipline Is Love Expressed Series

Contributed by Steven Simala Grant on May 11, 2007

Discipline is an expression of love. Parents – why do we discipline our children? Because we love them. Why did our parents discipline us? Because they loved us. Why does God discipline us? Because He loves us.

Discipline Is Love Expressed: Hearing God’s Heart From Hebrews 12 Lent #5: Mar 25, 2007 Intro: Questions: Our children are joining us for the service this morning, and our topic is something that you kids know a little bit more about than most of us adults, because our topic is something ...read more

Scripture: Hebrews 12:5-11

Denomination: Baptist

Why Not More Love

Contributed by Cornelius Duncan on May 16, 2007

WHY NOT MORE LOVE

WHY NOT MORE LOVE BEFORE WE GET INTO THE MAIN PORTION OF OUR TEXT. IN LIGHT OF ALL THE TRAGEDY TAKING PLACE AROUND US, IN THESE LAST DAYS. WE WANT TO TAKE A FEW MOMENTS TO REFLECT ON THE BIBLICAL WORLDVIEW, OF SIN. TURN WITH ME, TO ROMANS CHAPTER 5 VERSE 12. IT SAYS, WHEREFORE, AS BY ONE ...read more

Scripture: Galatians 5:26

Denomination: Apostolic

Love One Another

Contributed by Rev. Matthew Parker on May 26, 2007

If we love one another, God lives in us and his love is made complete in us. 1 John 4:12. This sermon is about the church’s role in the "completion" of God’s love.

Love One Another - Sermon for CATM - May 27, 2007 A selection of Scriptures: John 13:34-35 “A new commandment I give you: Love one another. As I have loved you, so you must love one another.5 By this all men will know that you are my disciples, if you love one another.” "This is the message you ...read more

Scripture: 1 John 4:12

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational