Sermons on Obeying Is Love:

The Greatest Love Story

Contributed by Prabhakar Jacobs on May 6, 2011

The love of God to the humanity , compared to the love of Adam to Eve.

The greatest love story: Explanation of the types of love: According to the Bible love is of different kinds. There are three principal Greek words which can be translated as “love” in English, each with different connotations. The two most common were 1) Eros, which refers to ...read more

Scripture: Genesis 3:1-15

Denomination: Charismatic

Two Kinds Of Love

Contributed by George Warner on Sep 17, 2025

Jesus Christ was an Open Rebuker

The Bible says that charity rejoices not in iniquity but rejoices in truth (1 Corinthians 13:6). Today's open borders & uncontrolled migration fanatics don't seem to know the difference between rational love and irrational love. An example of rational love is this : An atheist sinner ...read more

Scripture: 1 Corinthians 13:6, Proverbs 27:5

The Importance Of Love & Doctrine Series

Contributed by Othniel Andrew on Mar 16, 2018

There is a lot of confusion and confrontation when it comes to love and doctrine. Many argue that love is more important or love is enough! On the other hand, there are others who emphasize more on doctrine and avoid others who don't agree with them.

The Importance of Love & Doctrine ***************************** Mark 1:22 And they were astonished at His doctrine: for He taught them as one that had authority, and not as the scribes. John 14:21 He that hath my commandments, and keepeth them, he it is that loveth me: and he that loveth me shall ...read more

Denomination: Independent Bible

God Loves You

Contributed by Gene Gregory on Sep 11, 2016

Looking at the 10 Commandments through the lens of love

GOD LOVES YOU 9/11 sermon As I prepare to preach, I usually do so in one of three ways. Either, the Lord will begin laying something on my heart during the week that really speaks to me, or really burdens me, and I feel led to preach on that topic that particular Sunday. The sermon will grow out ...read more

Scripture: Exodus 20:1-20

Denomination: Baptist

Godly Love And Hate

Contributed by Jon Lipka on Mar 4, 2012

Our love of God, if deep and true, must needs exclude--and therefore hate--all things that draw us away

“Love, love, love, love. Christian hear this is your call. Love your neighbor as yourself, for God loves us all.” Christians hear a lot about love. Today’s New Testament and Gospel readings are the standard texts on love, maybe throw in John 3:16 and 1 Corinthians 13, and ...read more

Scripture: John 15:9-17

Denomination: Anglican

The Lavish Love Of God! Series

Contributed by Ed Taylor on Dec 22, 2008

The only place you will find true love is in Jesus!

1. There are so many of us that before you became a Christian, you were a very mean, hateful, & hard person person. • Of all the words that someone would use to describe you (and me by the way), LOVE definitely wasn’t one of them. • But all that changed with Jesus Christ. We were born again and ...read more

Scripture: Romans 5:5

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Alive, Obediant And Loving! Series

Contributed by Andrew Moffatt on Nov 2, 2011

John described the saved and who they are, how they love God and their fellow humans - there is no empty words, they act to bring others to a relationship with the one who matters most, the one they really do love!

Sermon 1 John 5:1-12 You most likely know I’ve just returned from holiday and have that post holiday fuzziness thing going on, I spent a great time with Terry the first week doing the whole father son catch up road trip up around Nelson and over Takaka way, we managed to walk to Harwood’s Hole ...read more

Scripture: 1 John 5:1-12

Denomination: Salvation Army

Following The Example Of Love Series

Contributed by Robert Higgins on Apr 15, 2008

We can try to unify around a cause, a vision, a goal, a presidential candidate, or even a need, but none of those forms of unity glorify God. They glorify the cause, the vision the goal or the candidate. It is only when we, like a piano, are each tuned

We are fast approaching Easter, this upcoming Friday we will be celebrating (yes, celebrating) Good Friday, the day of our Lord’s crucifixion with a service that begins at 7pm. Then Sunday morning, you can expect a rousing encounter with our Risen Savior as we declare His glories! Invite your ...read more

Scripture: Philippians 2:5-11

Denomination: Baptist

Love Your Neighbor

Contributed by Daniel Austin on Oct 23, 2009

For you, brethren, have been called to liberty; only do not use liberty as an opportunity for the flesh, but through love serve one another. For all the law is fulfilled in one word, even in this: “You shall love your neighbor as yourself.” Galatians 5:13

Love your neighbor 04/18/04 AM Reading: Leviticus 19:9-18 Text: Luke 10:25-37 INTRODUCTION Illustrate: Who is my neighbor? Luke 10:25 I. KEYS TO LOVING OUR NEIGHBORS A. Loving Our Neighbor – Is Greater Than Sacrifices 1. Mark 12:28-34 2. So Samuel said: “Has the LORD as great delight in burnt ...read more

Scripture: Luke 10:25-37

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Refresh (1) Loved Series

Contributed by Michael Monica on Jul 15, 2017

Do you know that you are loved?

The Bible is the story of God really. The Bible is a book, written by at least 40 known authors spanning the time of about 1500 years. It includes creation (where we came from), the fall of man, the aftermath of our sinning against God, famines, wars, tragedy, humor, peace, deliverance, romance ...read more

Scripture: John 2:1-11

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

This Is The Victory That Overcomes

Contributed by Timm Meyer on Apr 4, 2005

EASTER 2(B) - This is the victory that overcomes: Faith to believe Jesus is the Son of God and love to obey God’s commands.

THIS IS THE VICTORY THAT OVERCOMES! (Outline) 1 JOHN 5:1-6 - April 3, 2005 - EASTER 2 INTRO: Everyone likes the winner as much as everyone likes to be a winner. God’s victory over sin, death, and the devil is our victory over sin, death, and the devil. Today’s text points out the fact that ...read more

Scripture: 1 John 5:1-6

Denomination: Lutheran

Peace V. Shalom Series

Contributed by D. Marie Hamilton on Feb 2, 2007

Compare the human “absence of conflict” definition with the essence of the peace Christ has given those who love and obey him.

Scripture: John 14:25-27 "I have said these things to you while I am still with you. But the Advocate, the Holy Spirit, whom the Father will send in my name, will teach you everything, and remind you of all that I have said to you. Peace I leave with you; my peace I give to you. I do not give to ...read more

Scripture: John 14:25-27

Denomination: Methodist

Love One Another Series

Contributed by Matthew Kratz on Mar 4, 2021

1) When were believers enabled to love? (1 Peter 1:22a), 2) Who are believers to love? (1 Peter 1:22b),3) How are believers to love?, (1 Peter 1:22c) and finally, 4) Why are believers to love? (1 Peter 1:23-25)

1 Peter 1:22–25. 22 Having purified your souls by your obedience to the truth for a sincere brotherly love, love one another earnestly from a pure heart, 23 since you have been born again, not of perishable seed but of imperishable, through the living and abiding word of God; 24 for “All flesh is ...read more

Scripture: 1 Peter 1:22-25

Denomination: Other

The True Love Of A Lifetime Series

Contributed by Brad Bailey on Feb 8, 2012

In Jesus' final hours before his arrest, he is not above needing others to join him in prayer.

The True Love of a Lifetime Series: A Journey with Jesus (through the Gospel of John) Brad Bailey – February 13, 2011 Intro: Years ago I picked up a line from a book I read with my kids when they were young. In the book the father hare puts his child to bed telling them that he will love him ...read more

Scripture: John 14:15-31

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

The Test Of True Love

Contributed by Gordon Curley on Jun 6, 2021

'The test of true Love' – 1 John chapter 3 verses 11-24 - sermon by Gordon Curley (PowerPoint slides to accompany this talk are available on request – email: gcurley@gcurley.info)

SERMON OUTLINE: (1). Cain: The Lack of Brotherly Love (vs 12-15) (2). Jesus: The Definition of Brotherly Love (vs 16-18) (3). Confidence: The Blessing of Brotherly Love (vs 19-24): SERMON BODY: Quote: Robert Orben: “Who can ever forget Winston Churchill’s immortal words: "We shall fight ...read more

Scripture: 1 John 3:11-24

Denomination: Brethren