Sermons on Permanent Love:

Just "That Close" To Loving God Series

Contributed by Jeff Strite on Feb 7, 2010

Jesus told the young man that he "close to the Kingdom of God." What did He mean by that?

OPEN: In my files I have the observations someone made about how our culture uses the word “heart.” • For example, a person without compassion is described as "heartless," and we urge them to "have a heart." • The truly evil are "black-hearted" while godly saints have ...read more

Scripture: Mark 12:28-34

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Greatest 4 Letter Word ~ Love

Contributed by Ajai Prakash on Feb 12, 2010

As February comes around, you will hear the phrase ’love is in the air.’ I tend to wonder, are they talking about love or lust? People today are kind of confused between the two and do not know where to draw the line. As Christians shouldn’t it be explodi

Opening introduction: video on LOVE. Introduction: In today’s context most people get confused with love and lust and don’t even know where to draw the line. Some do have an idea and stand by engraving a line in stone to demarcate their extent and limitations. A key difference between love and ...read more

Scripture: 1 Corinthians 13:13

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

What's Love Got To Do With It?

Contributed by Jeffery Anselmi on Feb 12, 2010

Love is the ULTIMATE reason we do what we do!

INTRODUCTION • PC Video on Newly Weds. • SLIDE #1 • Today is Valentine’s Day. This is a day in which we are supposed to show the special one we love that we love them in some special (flowers, jewelry. Candy) way(s). • Given the holiday of love we are celebrating along ...read more

Scripture: 1 Corinthians 13:1-3

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Infinite Love - Toy Story 3 Series

Contributed by Spencer Homan on Nov 19, 2009

This is the 3rd week of our Toy Story sermon series. It begs the question... who are we pushing out the window because they are different?

2 Samuel 6:1-5 David again brought together out of Israel chosen men, thirty thousand in all. 2 He and all his men set out from Baalah of Judah to bring up from there the ark of God, which is called by the Name, the name of the LORD Almighty, who is enthroned between the cherubim that are on the ...read more

Scripture: Leviticus 19:33-34

Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

God’s Love For A Fractured Society Series

Contributed by Gary Birch on Dec 6, 2009

We live in a fractured society with all sorts of hurts, pains and problems, but God’s love is still total for each one of us. He has given us a hope for future glory and help in the mean time.

What do we mean by ‘fractured society’? Here’s a few words we might use or that others have used to describe a fractured society: Deprivation, resignation, hopelessness, pain, suffering, division, hatred, bondage, separation, ideologically or religiously divided, tension-filled world. There ...read more

Scripture: Romans 8:18-39

The Father Loved Both His Sons

Contributed by Ronald Harbaugh on Mar 11, 2010

A sermon for the 4th Sunday in Lent, Series C

4th Sunday in Lent, March 14, 2010, “Series C” Grace be unto you and peace, from God our Father and from our Lord, Jesus Christ. Amen. Let us pray: Gracious and loving God, in your infinite mercy you sent your only Son into our midst, that we might know your will and grace for our ...read more

Scripture: Luke 15:1-32

Denomination: Lutheran

Mothers’ Day: God Loves Mothers!

Contributed by Warner Pidgeon on Mar 13, 2010

A short talk given on Mothering Sunday to a Church full of visitors, hence the gentle nature of the talk. God loves mothers, and he calls us to pass on the comfort that he gives to us.

It was brought to my attention this week that most mothers hate four-letter words. In a poll conducted by a market research company it was discovered that the most unpopular four-letter words amongst mothers are ‘cook’, ‘wash’, ‘iron’; and my favourite of all: ‘dust’. An old Jewish proverb says ...read more

Scripture: 2 Corinthians 1:3-7

Denomination: Anglican

"Jesus Loves Me, This I Know"

Contributed by Clark Tanner on Mar 23, 2010

For the Bible tells me so...

“Now before the Feast of the Passover, Jesus knowing that His hour had come that He would depart out of this world to the Father, having loved His own who were in the world, He loved them to the end." Jesus knew that His hour had come. This should not come as a startling revelation to anyone ...read more

Scripture: John 13:1

Denomination: Orthodox

God’s Love Changes Everything

Contributed by Ellie Wakeman on Dec 15, 2010

Exploring the power of God

There’s nothing like tucking your little one in bed at night. You put the covers over them so that they are snuggly warm, you give them a great big hug and a gently placed kiss on the cheek and whisper, “good night sweetie” and then, the moment of all moments, with those innocent little eyes ...read more

Scripture: Luke 7:36-47, Luke 7:40

Denomination: Christian Church

The Coming Of Christ Brings Me Love

Contributed by Jim Erwin on Dec 29, 2010

The coming of Christ brings me love to share this Christmas season.

The Coming of Christ Brings Me Love John 1:35-42 CHRISTMAS TOP TEN QUIZ SLIDE 1: Introduction SLIDE 2: Series of Advent SLIDE 3: Christmas Traditions Q1: What are some traditions you have at Christmas? Christmas is really about Jesus Christ. While there are many other celebrations during this ...read more

Scripture: John 1:35-42

Denomination: Baptist

A Lost Love: Ephesus And The Church Today Series

Contributed by Kelly Durant on Apr 27, 2016

Not having love is a terrible sin! The people of the churches today have lost their original passion for Jesus and we suffer having to deal with them. This is a warning that churches with no love will fail.

A Lost Love: Ephesus and The Church Today Kelly Durant Revelation 2 2:1 Unto the angel of the church of Ephesus write; These things said he that holds the seven stars in his right hand, who walks in the midst of the seven golden candlesticks; 2 I know thy works, and thy labor, and thy ...read more

Scripture: Revelation 2:1-7

Denomination: Salvation Army

Joseph And Mary – A Story Of Love Series

Contributed by Pat Damiani on May 9, 2016

Christmas is the confirmation that your life matters to God and that He loves you more deeply than you will ever know.

Back when Mary and I were teaching high school students at our church in Albuquerque, I came across a Christmas quiz that we used to give to the kids each year. Since then I’ve also used it with adults and found they often don’t do a whole lot better than the kids did. That’s ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 1:18-25

Denomination: Baptist

How Does God Love Us? Series

Contributed by T.j. Conwell on Jun 7, 2016

John 3:16 is your invitation to come to Christ … because God already gave. He has given you a clear pathway to lay down your sin and be made new ... why not accept it? Why do we continue to allow our shame to control us?

How does God love us? John 3:16-21 Introduction - The gospel of John screams of the faith that we should have in Christ -- It is the clearest example of living life FOR the one who redeemed you and I Last time: - Nicodemus has come to talk to Jesus one evening -- Nicodemus as a Pharisee ...read more

Scripture: John 3:16-21

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

True Love Flows Both Ways

Contributed by James Snyder on Jun 13, 2016

The love you show is the love you have received. You can’t give what you don’t have.

Introduction… F. W. Boreham in his book, “Mountains in the Mist” writes, “Ian Maclaren has a lovely story of John Carmichael that I somehow think would have been very much to Paul’s taste as he thought of Timothy and his peril at Corinth. Now, ...read more

Denomination: Christian Missionary Alliance

Four Good Reasons God Loves

Contributed by John Mccormack on May 27, 2013

THIS STUDY ADDRESSES FOUR REASONS GOD LOVES.

FOUR GOOD REASONS GOD LOVES INTRODUCTION: THE EXTENSIVE WRITINGS OF THE PSALMS RUN THE GAMUT OF HUMAN EMOTIONS. MANY TURN TO THE PSALMS FOR ADVICE, GUIDANCE AND JOY: SOME FOR OTHER REASONS. THIS STUDY ADDRESSES FOUR OTHER REASONS. SPIRITUAL INSIGHT: KEY VERSES: JEREMIAH 24: 1-3 REASON #1 ...read more

Scripture: Jeremiah 24:1-3

Denomination: Baptist