Sermons on Our Labor Of Love:

The Christian's Labor - 3 Of 6 Series

Contributed by Naveen Balakrishnan on May 31, 2005

This is the third part (triplet of exhortation) of a six part series on the Christian’s Labor from 1 Thessalonians 5:12-24.

“THE CHRISTIAN’S LABOR” – 3 OF 6 1 THESSALONIANS 5:15 1. The COMING Day of the LORD. (5:1-3) 2. The CHILDREN of the Light. (5:4-8) 3. A COMFORTING Legacy. (5:9-11) 4. The CHRISTIAN’S Labor. (5:12-24) I. FIRST Triplet of Exhortation. (vv. 12-13) II. SECOND Triplet of Exhortation. (v. ...read more

Scripture: 1 Thessalonians 5:15

Denomination: Baptist

The Christian's Labor - 4 Of 6 Series

Contributed by Naveen Balakrishnan on Jun 1, 2005

This is the fourth part (triplet of exhortation) of a six part series on the Christian’s Labor from 1 Thessalonians 5:12-24.

“THE CHRISTIAN’S LABOR” – 4 OF 6 1 THESSALONIANS 5:16-18 1. The COMING Day of the LORD. (5:1-3) 2. The CHILDREN of the Light. (5:4-8) 3. A COMFORTING Legacy. (5:9-11) 4. The CHRISTIAN’S Labor. (5:12-24) I. FIRST Triplet of Exhortation. (vv. 12-13) II. SECOND Triplet of Exhortation. (v. ...read more

Scripture: 1 Thessalonians 5:16-18

Denomination: Baptist

The Christian's Labor - 5 Of 6 Series

Contributed by Naveen Balakrishnan on Jun 1, 2005

This is the fifth part (triplet of exhortation) of a six part series on the Christian’s Labor from 1 Thessalonians 5:12-24.

“THE CHRISTIAN’S LABOR” – 5 OF 6 1 THESSALONIANS 5:19-21 1. The COMING Day of the LORD. (5:1-3) 2. The CHILDREN of the Light. (5:4-8) 3. A COMFORTING Legacy. (5:9-11) 4. The CHRISTIAN’S Labor. (5:12-24) I. FIRST Triplet of Exhortation. (vv. 12-13) II. SECOND Triplet of Exhortation. (v. ...read more

Scripture: 1 Thessalonians 5:19-21

Denomination: Baptist

Our Deepest Need PRO Sermon

Contributed by Sermon Research Assistant on Oct 11, 2025

True Christian living finds its meaning and endurance in love; without love, our actions and gifts are empty, but with it, everything gains lasting value.

Good morning, friends. If you came in today weary, worried, or worn thin, you’re not alone. Some of us have been carrying more than we care to admit—unanswered questions, unspoken hurts, unfinished to-do lists. We try harder, run faster, give more, and still wonder: Why do I feel empty? Why does my ...read more

Scripture: 1 Corinthians 13:1-13

Topics: Love

Our Love Must Be Sincere Series

Contributed by Kyle Meador on May 11, 2001

The new church is one where our community discovers a love that is expressed and experienced as sincere.

Being God’s church in the new millennium means… Our Love Must Be Sincere (Lesson 6 of our New Millennium, New Church series) What kids say about marriage How do you decide who to marry? - “You got to find somebody who likes the same stuff. Like if you like sports, she should like it that you ...read more

Scripture: Romans 12:9

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

God's Love - And Our Response Series

Contributed by Owen Bourgaize on Nov 18, 2000

The priests and people of Judah had grown slack and queried God’s love and how they had Despised God’s Name, Defiled God’s Altar and Defrauded God’s Treasury.

GOD’S LOVE - AND OUR RESPONSE Some people are never happier than when they’re having an argument - especially over religion! The people that Malachi was addressing fell into that category. The prophet had found it necessary to take issue with the people of Israel. He’d been inspired by the ...read more

Scripture: Malachi 1:1-14

Denomination: Baptist

Love Our Greatest Asset

Contributed by John Gullick on Mar 22, 2007

A sermon that considers the call to love one another as a primary call on our love in the Christian church.

JN 13:34 "A new command I give you: Love one another. As I have loved you, so you must love one another. 35 By this all men will know that you are my disciples, if you love one another." 13:34 A new command. In a sense it was an old one (see Lev 19:18), but for Christ’s disciples it was new, ...read more

Scripture: John 13:34-35

Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

God's Love & Our Response Series

Contributed by Mike Wilkins on Jan 15, 2007

We respond to God’s extravagant love with holiness

1 John 2:28-3:10 November 12, 2006 God’s Love & Our Response God’s Great Love Prodigal Son – tell story Justice = You made your own bed, now you can sleep in it, leave and never come back. What have you done in your life that God should just cut you off for? Grace = you can come back as ...read more

Denomination: *other

Losing Our First Love

Contributed by Bradley Cotten on Dec 1, 2005

A sermon preached to try to inspire the church to not only do things that are Christ-like but to do them for Christ, because He is our first love.

Show a video title "Who Is God?" (i have this so email me if you want to use it.) Reading of the Text: Revealtion 2:2-5 In the scripture text, Jesus is telling the church of Ephesus that they are doing a lot of great things. They have worked hard, and have perservered. They have a hard time ...read more

Scripture: Revelation 2:2-5

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Growing Our Church With Love

Contributed by Charles Mallory on Nov 3, 2004

The commands of love in 1 Corinthians 13 aren’t just for wedding ceremonies, but for the Church and her ministry throughout the world.

THE GREATEST NEED THE WORLD HAS TODAY IS FOR THE CHRISTIAN CHURCH TO SHOW THEM AND PROVE TO THEM THAT THERE REALLY IS SUCH A THING AS THE GENUINE, CHRIST-LIKE EXAMPLE OF AGAPE LOVE. IF YOU JUST SIMPLY LOOK AT TODAY’S POPULAR CULTURE IN LITERATURE, MUSIC, ADVERTISING AND THE VISUAL ARTS, YOU WOULD ...read more

Scripture: 1 Corinthians 13:1-13

Denomination: Free Methodist

Showing Our Love For Jesus

Contributed by Gene Gregory on Dec 15, 2008

Examines the primary means of displaying your love for Christ - Obedience. Examines how to study your Bible.

SHOWING OUR LOVE FOR CHRIST It’s that time of year again, and in spite of the best efforts of some college presidents, homeowners’ associations, and local governments, manger scenes, Christmas tress and lights are sprouting up all over the place. There may not be any snow on the ground around ...read more

Scripture: John 14:15-26

Denomination: Baptist

Proof Of Our Father's Love!

Contributed by Melvern Mcroberts on Jun 16, 2008

This message shows how our heavenly Father proves His love for us!

PROOF OF OUR FATHER’S LOVE Key Verse: But God proves his love for us in that while we still were sinners Christ died for us. Romans 5:8 Purpose: To show how God proves His love for us. Romans 5:1-8 Therefore, since we have been justified through faith, we have peace with God through our Lord ...read more

Scripture: Romans 5:1-8

Denomination: Methodist

"Living With Love In Our Hearts"

Contributed by Ken Sauer on Jan 17, 2008

To really live is to love God, others and ourselves.

1 Corinthians 13:1-13 Psalm 40:1-11 “Living with Love in Our Hearts” By: Rev. Ken Sauer, Pastor of Grace United Methodist Church, Soddy Daisy, TN www.graceumcsd.org What is “it”? In any language, “it” is the most powerful expression of the most powerful emotion and experience in the ...read more

Scripture: 1 Corinthians 13:1-13

Denomination: United Methodist

Christ, Our Example: Love Series

Contributed by Rick Boyne on Aug 29, 2011

Jesus calls us to lay down our lives for Him, as He laid down His life for us.

Christ, Our Example: Love August 28, 2011 Morning Service Immanuel Baptist Church, Wagoner, OK Rick Boyne Message Point: Jesus calls us to lay down our lives for Him, as He laid down His life for us. Focus Passage: John 15:9-17 Supplemental Passage: If I speak with the tongues of men and of ...read more

Scripture: John 15:9-17

Denomination: Baptist

"God's Love - Our Life"

Contributed by Andy Grossman on Jul 26, 2012

Love relationships consist of 1. commitment, 2. communication, 3. consistency

“God’s Love – our Life” July 29, 2012 John 3:16-17 Last Sunday I talked a little bit about love, how it is our need in our church and in each one of our lives. We need love like a fish needs water. We need love like we need air. We really can’t live without it. ...read more

Scripture: John 3:15-16

Denomination: Holiness