Sermons on Nothing Without Love:

The Law Of Love Series

Contributed by David Smith on Nov 18, 2008

But when the Pharisees heard that Jesus had silenced the Sadducees, they gathered together. And one of them, a lawyer, asked him a question to test him. "Teacher, which is the great commandment in the Law?" And he said to him, "You shall love the Lord you

We’re in Matthew 22, and Jesus is brawling! To be exact, we’re in the last round of a three-round brawl, where over the chapter in Matthew’s Gospel we’ve seen Jesus do battle with a group known as ‘the Herodians’, followed by a round with the Sadducees, followed by this week’s third and deciding ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 22:34-40

Denomination: Episcopal/Anglican

God Is Love Series

Contributed by Frederick Baker Ii on Mar 25, 2007

Showing how much God loves us.

“God Is Love” Text: John 3:14-17 And as Moses lifted up the serpent in the wilderness, even so must the Son of man be lifted up: That whosoever believeth in him should not perish, but have eternal life. For God so loved the world, that he gave his only begotten Son, that whosoever believeth in ...read more

Scripture: John 3:14-17

Denomination: *other

A Season Of Love Series

Contributed by Antonio Torrence on Sep 15, 2006

We must believe that the power of Jesus exceeds the power of sin.

Mark 5:21-35 A Season of Love- By Reverend A. LaMar Torrence “Five hundred twenty-five thousand six hundred minutes. Five hundred twenty-five thousand moments so dear. Five hundred twenty-five thousand six hundred minutes. How do you measure – measure a year? In daylights – In sunsets. In ...read more

Scripture: Mark 5:21-35

Denomination: Lutheran

Summer Loving

Contributed by Dan Cormie on Oct 17, 2003

And let us consider how we may spur one another on toward love and good deeds. This message is to spur us to love.

Summer 2004 Dakota Community Church Summer Loving Introduction: Hebrews 10: 23-25 23Let us hold unswervingly to the hope we profess, for he who promised is faithful. 24And let us consider how we may spur one another on toward love and good deeds. 25Let us not give up meeting together, as some are ...read more

Scripture: 1 Corinthians 13:4-8, Hebrews 10:23-25

Denomination: Mennonite

A Love Story Series

Contributed by Jason Pettibone on Feb 27, 2012

The heart of the Christmas story

Advent # 4 Resource - Christmas Is Not Your Birthday, Mike Slaughter, Abingdon Press, 2011 A Love Story Christmas is a love story. John frames it that way. “For God so loved the world that he gave his one and only Son, that whoever believes in him shall not perish but have eternal life." (John ...read more

Scripture: John 3:16-18, Hosea 1:1-10

Denomination: Assembly Of God

Love On The March

Contributed by Doug Silvers on Mar 24, 2015

In the story of the Palm Sunday, Jesus was unafraid to march into the lion's den and willfully take what the world would give him. Jesus' humility and selfless act is masked on this day. We see Palm fronds and sing "Hallelujahs", but Jesus saw us.

Love on the March Mathew 21: 1-11 & Isaiah 50:4-9 In a military setting, marching is done for a variety of reasons. It can be to get all of a platoon or squad from one place to another, Or, marching can be a way to show mastery of skill. It was in boot camp where we practiced the entire time ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 21:1-11

Denomination: Methodist

The Looks Of Love Series

Contributed by Perry Greene on Nov 14, 2012

In our worship to God we Look UP to Him; Out to Others; In to Ourselves; and Back into the Past as we press forward with God.

1. Counting at Church A little boy asked his father what was the highest number he had ever counted. Replying that he didn't know, the father asked his son his highest number. It was 973. "Why did you stop there?" wondered the father. "Because church was over." 2. It is a shame that ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 95:1-11

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Loving The Lord

Contributed by Jonathan Kruschel on Aug 28, 2019

Are you a good Samaritan? We might try to help other people, but is that really what Jesus was trying to teach when he told the story about the good Samaritan? Look to what leads up to this parable and see how Jesus' story is so much more than just a lesson teaching us to help other people.

“Help other people.” When did you learn that lesson? That is one of the very basic lessons that we normally learn at a very early age. Someone drops something, you pick it up. Someone falls down on the playground, you help them up. If there is someone who is need, you share what you have been ...read more

Scripture: Luke 10:25-37

Denomination: Lutheran

A Love Story Series

Contributed by Jerald Scott on Nov 19, 2024

Lesson drawn from Hosea about the depth of love we can know

A Love Story Christmas is a love story. John frames it that way. “For God so loved the world that he gave his one and only Son, that whoever believes in him shall not perish but have eternal life." (John 3:16, NIV) But, God’s love story is not about roses, candlelight, and romance! It’s more ...read more

Denomination: Assembly Of God

I Can't Live Without Your Presence

Contributed by Paddick Van Zyl on Aug 18, 2014

We are created to live in and enjoy God's presence daily....Why is the presence so God so important?

Sermon by Pr. Paddick Van Zyl Aug 17 2014 Title: I can’t live without Your Presence Intro: Are there certain rules and regulations when meeting someone of importance , like say the Queen of England or can one just bang on the door, walk right up to her and start chatting? Rachel Kelly ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 51:10-17

Denomination: Pentecostal

The Love Of The Shepherd Series

Contributed by Matthew Kratz on Dec 10, 2021

1) The Love of the Good Shepherd (Ezekiel 34:11–16), 2) The Love for the Shepherd’s Flock (Ezekiel 34:17–22), and the 3) The Love of the Messianic Shepherd (Ezekiel 34:23–24).

Ezekiel 34:11-24. 11 “For thus says the Lord GOD: Behold, I, I myself will search for my sheep and will seek them out. 12 As a shepherd seeks out his flock when he is among his sheep that have been scattered, so will I seek out my sheep, and I will rescue them from all places where they have been ...read more

Scripture: Ezekiel 34:11-24

Denomination: Other

Loving God

Contributed by David Swensen on Oct 4, 2001

The chief end of loving God is being obedient to God.

LOVING GOD 1 John 5:1-5 INTRODUCTION Truett Cathy is an extraordinarily successful businessman who has done some very unusual things. Truett is the founder of the Chick-fil-A restaurant chain. Even though it has cost him millions and millions of dollars, all of his 1,000 ...read more

Scripture: 1 John 5:1-5

Denomination: Baptist

Defined By Love

Contributed by Jay Mcphearson on Jun 18, 2007

The family relationships we have should be defined by Love.

“Defined by Love” “The family relationships we have should be defined by Love.” Luke 15:11-32 Sunday Morning Sermon – Father’s day 06.17.07 Intro: (Start with Text and title) Good morning. Mother’s day – the church is filled with people – everyone smiling, roses are passed out – kids are happy, ...read more

Scripture: Luke 15:11-32

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

The Love Of God

Contributed by Jonathan Mcleod on Apr 13, 2005

God’s love rescues us from our hopeless condition in sin.

I. GOD’S LOVE IS GREAT (Ephesians 2:4-5). "But God, who is rich in mercy, for his great love wherewith he loved us, even when we were dead in sins, hath quickened us together with Christ, (by grace ye are saved)." Look at the three previous verses. The man in sin is DEAD, DOMINATED, and UNDER ...read more

Scripture: Ephesians 2:4-5

Denomination: Baptist

Love And Law Series

Contributed by C. Philip Green on May 15, 2010

If we want to make a real difference in people’s lives, then we must emphasize love, not law.

This last week, I came across a website that cataloged what they called “The Best Church Bulletin Bloopers.” They are sentences that actually appeared in church bulletins or were announced in church services. Here are just a few of them: Bertha Belch, a missionary from Africa, will be speaking ...read more

Scripture: 1 Timothy 1:1-11

Denomination: Evangelical Free