Sermons on People Of Love:

Why Does A Loving God Send People To Hell? Series

Contributed by Andrew Chan on May 28, 2003

Hell was never meant for us, in fact, God desires nothing more than to prepare a place for us to be with Him forever.

Two guys from Prince George die and wake up in hell. The next day the devil stops in to check on them and sees them dressed in parkas, mittens and toques warming themselves around the fire. The devil asks them, "What are you doing? Isn’t it hot enough for you?" The two guys reply, "Well, you ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 25:31-46

Denomination: Evangelical Free

"What's Better Than A Big Bank Account?"

Contributed by Ken Sauer on Sep 26, 2013

A sermon about priorities.

"What's Better than a Big Bank Account?" 1 Timothy 6:6-19 This past Thursday, I was busy...busy, busy, busy... ...well, what else is new? Anyhow, someone knocks on the church door. He looked to be in pretty bad shape, and I have to admit--to my shame--that my heart sank. And not for him, ...read more

Scripture: 1 Timothy 6:6-19

Denomination: United Methodist

Matters Of The Heart

Contributed by Buddy Cook on Feb 15, 2014

Understanding and relying on the love of God in Jesus

Introduction: Friday was Valentine’s Day • How do you know it is Valentine’s Day? • It seemed that the whole world is talking about love. • Hearts were everywhere. It looked like the City Market floral department had exploded out the front entrance of the ...read more

Scripture: John 13:34-35

Denomination: Nazarene

Unrequited Love

Contributed by Alison Bucklin on Sep 28, 2023

Why doesn't God divorce his unfaithful people? We would, in his place.

Hosea must have been crazy. God told him to marry a prostitute named Gomer, and so he did. Now, stories of reformed prostitutes who settle down and become good wives and mothers are a staple of romantic fiction. How many of you have seen Pretty Woman, starring Richard Gere as the rich man who falls ...read more

Scripture: Hosea 11:1-11

Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

Are You A People Pleaser Or God Pleaser?

Contributed by Lola Olanrewaju on Sep 2, 2017

Everyone loves to be loved by others! We often go to great lengths to please people so they will like us. There are Christians who attempt to please people and eventually got it all wrong.

  Paul said in (Gal.1:10) "Am I now trying to win the approval of men, or of God? Or am I trying to please men? If I were still trying to please men, I would not be a servant of Christ” Everyone loves to be loved by others! We often go to great lengths to please people so they will like us. There ...read more

Denomination: Pentecostal

When Saying "No” To People Is Saying "Yes” To God Series

Contributed by Rick Duncan on Apr 28, 2003

Exhausted. Empty. Enslaved. Do those words describe you? I believe that God never piles on more than we can handle. What to do when you are overbooked, overworked, and overstressed. I’ve simply got to learn to say “no” to some of what I’ve been sayi

Several years ago, Maryanne was out of town visiting her family in Tuscaloosa, Alabama. I was here at home with Alan who was in school. He was about ten and I was trying to do things that were fun with him. One of those was skateboarding. We live on Wallings Road between Ridge and York in ...read more

Scripture: Mark 1:35-39

Denomination: Baptist

How Can A God Of Love Send People To Hell?

Contributed by Gordon Curley on Aug 12, 2018

How Can a God of Love Send People to Hell? – Sermon by Gordon Curley PowerPoint slides to accompany this talk are available on request – email: gcurley@gcurley.info

SERMON OUTLINE: • (1). God of Love. • (2). God of Holiness. • (3). God of Justice. • (4). God of Forgiveness. SERMONBODY: Ill: • You probably know the old story of the primary school teacher, • Who saw one of her pupils drawing a picture with a crayon, • Unable to figure out what the picture ...read more

Scripture: John 3:16-18

Denomination: Brethren

His Own Special People Series

Contributed by Ed Taylor on Apr 10, 2008

Peter’s teaching us about the truths of God’s redemption, His never-ending love for us, His faithfulness and care.

1. As we look back together at CH 1, Peter’s been teaching us about the truths of God’s redemption, His never-ending love for us, His faithfulness and care… 2. He’s also included a few things about our conduct & behavior when times get tough. • Get your mind ready for battle… 1:13 • Obey God not ...read more

Scripture: 1 Peter 2:1-12

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Three Rash People Series

Contributed by Rev. Dr. Andrew B Natarajan on Nov 2, 2023

Jude’s love of threes continues in this section. Three men are brought forward as examples that prove the insurgents’ certain damnation. Each is mentioned in the Old Testament in negative terms and are well-known character to Jude’s Judaean audience.

Jude 1:11-Three Rash People Jude 1:11: “Woe to them! For they have gone the way of Cain, and for pay they have given themselves up to the error of Balaam, and perished in the rebellion of Korah.” (NASB). Woe unto them! It is an echo of Christ's denunciations in the first three Gospels, ...read more

Scripture: Jude 1:11

Denomination: Methodist

Walk In Love

Contributed by Troy Borst on Jun 24, 2015

It means that for people who call God their God and for people who claim Jesus as their personal Lord and Savior; we have no options when it comes to love because we must act in love and have compassion for all people in all situations no matter the circu

WALK IN LOVE 2 JOHN 1:6 THREAD: 2 John 1:6, “And this is love: that we walk in obedience to his commands. As you have heard from the beginning, his command is that you walk in love.” NARRATIVE 1 (sorta Genesis 4:1-8) Once there was a family that had two sons. The older son was named ...read more

Scripture: 2 John 1:6

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

God's Love

Contributed by Paul George on Jul 8, 2003

God’s love for His people is everlasting and unchanging.

The Book of Malachi is the transition link between the Old Testament and the New Testament. It has been called, “the skirt and boundary of Christianity.” Malachi announces the advent of the Great Messenger of the New Testament. He supports the labors of Ezra, the priest, and Nehemiah, the governor ...read more

Scripture: Malachi 1:1-14

Denomination: Holiness

Loving The Unlovely Series

Contributed by David Elvery on Nov 27, 2005

Looking at how we should treat unlovely people

Our attitude to the Unlovely – Luke 5:27-32 Gladstone Baptist Church – 19/9/04 “It was a beautiful Sunday morning and people were filling the church to its fullest capacity. As they filed in, each were given a bulletin filled with announcements, a sermon outline, etc. At the end of the line ...read more

Scripture: Luke 5:27-32

Denomination: Baptist

How To Separate Ourselves From The Sins Of The Pharisees

Contributed by Paul Fritz on Jul 22, 2004

Jesus gives us a challenge He gave about the Pharisees. He wants us to show mercy and love to those who need salvation, not just go through the motions of our own religious beliefs

How to Separate Ourselves From the Sins of the Pharisees Jesus said to them, "Be careful and on your guard against the leaven (teaching, corruption, hypocrisy) of the Pharisees and Saducees." (Matthew 16:6) Jesus said to them, "You are those who justify yourselves in the eyes of men. But God ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 16:6-11

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Living For God Serving All People! Series

Contributed by Andrew Moffatt on Mar 28, 2010

The final of four sermons on Nehemiah, also the introduction of our Corps Vision Statement.

The man came in and sat down, I’d say he was in his mid-thirties; he looked a bit rough around the edges and hadn’t shaved for a few days. We introduced our selves and the question was asked how are you surviving? “Well I can’t get the benefit right now so I’m doing a few burglaries, mind you it ...read more

Scripture: Nehemiah 3:12

Denomination: Salvation Army

I'm Everyday People Series

Contributed by Tiger Newkirt on Jun 4, 2022

We need to love unapologetically, without fear or discrimination, care for those who need it and finally, embrace those who oppose, hurt or even abuse us.

Topic: Everyday people Scripture: Romans 12:9-14 Introduction In 1968, the Democratic party was fracturing. President Lyndon B. Johnson was nearing the end of his political run, his national power diminished by civil disorder and Vietnam. Martin Luther King Jr. was assassinated on April 4. ...read more

Scripture: Romans 12:9-14

Denomination: Apostolic