Sermons on Our Labor Of Love:

Our Greatest Hope Premium Sermon

Contributed by PRO Premium on Oct 8, 2023

This sermon explores the story of Lazarus, emphasizing that God's timing and ways may not align with our expectations, but He always fulfills our greatest hopes, urging us to trust and love as Jesus did.

The story of Lazarus is filled with emotions on the extremes: from extreme despair and sadness because of the death of a loved one, to extreme joy and wonder following a miracle which brought him back to life. It’s widely considered one of, if not the greatest miracle of all those that Jesus ...read more

Scripture: John 11:1-45

Topics: Resurrection, Divine Timing, Hope In God

Our Longing For Heaven Series

Contributed by Scott Maze on May 24, 2021

All those in Christ will spend eternity living in the new heavens and new earth. The new heaven and new earth is everything that we loved about the old heaven and earth, minus the curse of sin. Creation’s beauties are heightened, its pleasures strengthened, and our limitations removed.

Twenty years old, Matthew decides to begin his sophomore year at Texas State University, by pledging for a fraternity. He feels it’s a good way to make new friends. During initiation, he consumes enough alcohol to make an elephant inebriated. Still, at 20 years of age and two-sport athlete in high ...read more

Scripture: Romans 8:22-23, Isaiah 65:17-25, Genesis 3:6-8, Genesis 3:17-19

Denomination: Baptist

Increasing In Love

Contributed by Keith Bowman on Dec 7, 2006

We as Christians are called to increase in our love for others, but we are not always successful in loving others. Thus, we need to return to the source of love Jesus Christ.

A surprising report. Paul received a surprising report from Timothy God’s love had worked miracles in the town of Thessalonica. God’s love in Christ was so great that it over came the hardship of persecution in Thessalonica when Paul was there. because he only spent a little time with them ...read more

Scripture: 1 Thessalonians 3:9-12

Denomination: Lutheran

Love And Insanity

Contributed by John Nadasi on Oct 3, 2002

This is a sermon with a strong call to stewardship as a response to God’s eternal love. This includes prayer, presence, gifts, and service as well as how we live our lives.

Paonia United Methodist Church October 9, 2002 Rev. John Nadasi Matthew 21:33-46 The parallels are clear. The Pharisees knew he was talking about them. They had been given a vineyard to work in. Overtime, they claimed the vineyard as their own, No longer open to the outsider, but instead, a ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 21:33-46

Denomination: Methodist

What Is Love? Series

Contributed by Bobby Stults on Aug 22, 2012

What is love? Our society tells us so many deceptive things about love, but what does God’s word say about it...

TEACHING BRIEF Date Written: August 22, 2012 Date Taught: August 22, 2012 Church: OPBC (Wed Night) FOUNDATIONAL ELEMENTS Series Title: A Study of 1 Cor 13 [LOVE] Sermon Title: What is Love - Introduction Text: 1 Cor 13 NIV (read ALL passage here) Introduction: What is love? What does it ...read more

Scripture: 1 Corinthians 13:1-13

Denomination: Baptist

Love Is The Greatest

Contributed by Gordon Weatherby on May 6, 2013

A Valentine's Day message dealing with 1 Cor. 13.This message deals with the love of God. Once that love is in our hearts will extend to be used for a harvest for God.

LOVE IS THE GREATEST I COR. 13:1-13 DORN RIDGE FEBRUARY 12, 2012 INTRODUCTION: I. In a couple of days many will observe Valentine’s Day. 1.) But as Christians our real Valentine’s Day came when God broke through time, and sent His Son into this world to reveal the Love of God ...read more

Scripture: 1 Corinthians 13:1-13

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

The Sumpremacy Of Love Series

Contributed by Scott Maze on Jun 4, 2021

Love is central to Christianity. For love is the power of the age to come that has invaded our day. Love has broken into the present day from its home in heaven.

Beside Psalm 23 and the Lord’s Prayer, 1 Corinthians 13 represents on of the most well known and loved passages in all of the Bible. Perhaps it is the most cherished passage in all of the Apostle Paul’s writings. And while the word love is mentioned ten times in this one chapter, you’ll not find ...read more

Denomination: Baptist

Love Is Kind Series

Contributed by Steve Malone on Dec 17, 2019

Using a story in David's life found in 2 Samuel chapter we will look at some ways that we can unleash kindness in our lives.

Love Is Kind #LoveIs OKAY – let’s do this. Week three of our series, ‘Love Is’ NOW… IN WEEK ONE - we talked about ‘The Unrelenting Love Of God.’ LAST WEEK – we unpack the truth that love is patient and discussed some practical ways that we could develop our ‘Makrothymia.’ Makro – slow, Thymia – ...read more

Scripture: 1 Corinthians 13:4, 2 Samuel 9:1-11

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Bound By Love

Contributed by Charles Mallory on Aug 19, 2022

Christians are all on the same team! Regardless of denominations, countries, or language, we are all doing our part when we help build the Kingdom of God together.

WITHIN EVERY HUMAN HEART LIES THE YEARNING TO BE AFFIRMED, UNDERSTOOD, AND USEFUL. I BELIEVE THERE IS NO OTHER PLACE IN WHICH TO HAVE ALL THESE DESIRES FULFILLED THAN WITHIN THE BODY OF CHRIST, THE CHURCH. THERE IS NO SAFER PLACE ON EARTH IN WHICH TO USE ONE’S GIFTS, TALENTS AND ABILITIES THAN IN ...read more

Scripture: Romans 12:4-11, Ephesians 4:4-7, 1 John 4:19-21

Denomination: Free Methodist

"Nofear" Love! Series

Contributed by Monty Newton on Jun 4, 2012

Fear inhibits our abiity to experience the love of God and impedes our ability to love others... but perfect love expels our fear.

Title: “No Fear” Love! Text: I John 4:7-21 (17b-21) Thesis: Fear inhibits our ability to experience the love of God and impedes our ability to love others… but perfect love casts out fear! Series: The fifth in the series from I John 4:7-21, “The Christian’s Litmus ...read more

Scripture: 1 John 4:17-21

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

The Giver God Loves

Contributed by Rusty Tardo on Jul 3, 2011

Our giving should be joyful and uncoerced, and we should be thankful for the opportunity to give

The Giver God Loves Dr. Russell K. Tardo Scripture Reference: 2 Corinthians 9:6-7. The subject of giving is one that I don't often address. Unfortunately, the subject of giving is so frequently and widely taught these days that many Christians have grown weary at the prospect of hearing ...read more

Scripture: 2 Corinthians 9:6-7

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Walking In The Light Of Love

Contributed by Mike Hays on Oct 18, 2000

Walking in the light of God's love will change our lives and our outlook on life.

Walking in The Light of Love 1 John 2:3-14 Obedience is the twin sister of discipleship. Jesus calls us to take up our cross, deny ourselves, and follow Him in obedience. The great German theologian, Dietrich Bonhoeffer, said that grace without repentance, grace without obedience is nothing more ...read more

Scripture: 1 John 2:3-14

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

The Value Of A Loving Family Series

Contributed by Troy Luttrell on Mar 4, 2014

If Christ is preeminent in our lives, the proof is in the way we treat our family

Background: • Chapter 2 reminds Christians of an enemy seeking their destruction. But we have an Ally who is more powerful than the enemy. Christ is worth standing and fighting for. • Chapter three we can call “the chapter where the rubber ...read more

Denomination: Baptist

Loving Jesus First

Contributed by D. Dewaine Phillips on Mar 10, 2022

Martha was working in the kitchen to earn Jesus’ approval, while Mary was sitting in the living room listening to Him teach. But Jesus had no problem with Mary. Why? Because our love of Him must come before our service.

The living room intimacy Mary enjoyed with Jesus will never come out of the busyness of Martha’s kitchen. Busyness . . . breeds distraction. - Joanna Weaver(1) One time a counterfeit bill made it into circulation and no one knew it was fake for quite some time. It was spent hundreds of times on ...read more

Scripture: Luke 10:38-42

Denomination: Baptist

Embracing Leadership With Love SermonCentral

Contributed by SermonCentral on Sep 11, 2023

To truly honor and love our leaders, we should remember them through our actions, follow their guidance, and keep them in our prayers.

Imagine walking into a small country church and being greeted by a friendly usher. As you express your desire to sit in the front row, the usher warns you that the pastor is quite boring. Unbeknownst to the usher, you happen to be the pastor's mother. Another incident involves a woman complimenting ...read more

Scripture: Hebrews 13:7-8

Topics: Leadership, Love, Spiritual Growth