Sermons on Practical Christian Love:

How To Balance The Active And Passive Responsibilities Of A Christian

Contributed by Paul Fritz on Oct 18, 2000

What are the best ways to appropriate the fact that God’s love has been poured out in our hearts through the Holy Spirit’s renewing, guiding and illuminating love? Too many people take for granted the ministry of the Holy Spirit. Some people are scared of

1. What are the best ways to appropriate the fact that God’s love has been poured out in our hearts through the Holy Spirit’s renewing, guiding and illuminating love? D.L. Moody said, "Everytime I get up to preach I ask God to light me on fire with the Holy Spirit. People always come out to watch ...read more

Scripture: Romans 5:5-12, Romans 5:5

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Loving God, Loving People.

Contributed by Steve Shepherd on Jul 26, 2004

The two great commandments: 1- Loving God 2- Loving People

INTRO.- ILL.- There was a not-too-bright fellow who decided to become a counterfeiter. He hired an engraver of equal intelligence, and they proceeded to produce some counterfeit money. By some mix-up, the money turned out to be $11 bills. Not wanting to waste the effort, the crook decided to ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 22:37-40

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Love God, Love Others Series

Contributed by Dan Brown on Nov 22, 2006

Part 2 of the series introducing our mission and vision to the church-

Mt. 22:34-40-A Passionate People Intro: Review Mission & vision A community of believers committed to Christ’s Call Love God, Love Others Impact our Commuity through relevant ministry Family of God-minister to the entire family of God Every member a minister Groups-small group ministry Always ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 22:34-40

Denomination: *other

They Love Me, They Love Me Not Series

Contributed by Victor Yap on Dec 20, 2007

Samuel, Pt. 5 (Final)

THEY LOVE ME, THEY LOVE ME NOT (1 SAMUEL 8, 12:16-25) A joke on the management of cows has been circulating for many years under the subject “World Economics,” “World Politics,” or “World Ideologies”: Communism: You have two cows. The government takes both, milks them, keeps the milk, and gives you ...read more

Denomination: Independent/Bible

Love God Love People Series

Contributed by Esther Collins on Mar 3, 2021

Our life is all about relationships and the Word of God teaches us how to handle these relationships. This is the 1st of a series of messages on the topic, 'Building Relationships that Last.'

# 1 Love God Love People If we think about it, human life is all about relationships, which begin at birth and ends only when we die. This is so because that is how God created us - to be in relationship with Him and with one another. Some of these relationships are those between husbands and ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 22:36, Matthew 22:37-40, John 14:15, 1 John 4:19-21, Mark 12:30, Galatians 5:22-23  (view more)  (view less)

Love Gives, God Is Love

Contributed by Wade Martin Hughes, Sr on Dec 11, 2014

You can give and not love, but you can never love without giving. God's nature is love, love loves to give... Do you give?

GOD IS LOVE, LOVE'S VERY NATURE IS TO GIVE... By Wade Martin Hughes, Sr. Kyfingers@aol.com Text: John 3:16 For God so loved the world, that he gave his only begotten Son, that whosoever believeth in him should not perish, but have everlasting life. I. GOD IS LOVE, LOVE NEVER FAILS, GOD'S WHOLE ...read more

Scripture: 2 Corinthians 9:6-7

Denomination: Assembly Of God

Love: The Four Types Of Love Series

Contributed by Paul Basehore on Feb 10, 2016

Of the four types of love, only one can be chosen -- Agape. God did this intentionally because Agape is the most powerful, and echoes the love He has for us.

Last week we began our series on the L Word with lust, as an example of what love is not. That means that tonight we will begin to learn about what love is. But which love are we talking about? If that question doesn’t make sense, don’t worry -- you’re not alone. We only have one ...read more

Scripture: 1 Samuel 18:1-3, Judges 16:4-8, Judges 16:15-21, Romans 1:29-31, 2 Timothy 3:1-5, 1 Corinthians 13:4-8  (view more)  (view less)

Denomination: Assembly Of God

Summer Of Love: Love Is Not Jealous Series

Contributed by Denn Guptill on Jul 9, 2017

This is the third part of this series as we look at the dangers of Envy.

Fifty years ago this summer I was a 7 year old living in Germany. So I didn’t make it to the summer of love. But others were there. George Harrison was there, as were The Who, Janice Joplin, Jimi Hendrix and Jerry Garcia. They had joined the so called hippies and flower children who had ...read more

Scripture: 1 Corinthians 13:4-7

Denomination: Wesleyan

Five Kinds Of Love That Build The Home

Contributed by Russell Brownworth on Jun 15, 2001

Materials for construction of a Christian home...a Father’s Day sermon.

June 17, 2001 In a pensive mood, reflecting on their long marriage, Ralph asked Henrietta the dreaded “If I die first” question: Etta, dear, if I die first, would you remarry? Henrietta replied, Probably, dear...our marriage has been so wonderful, and you’re so thoughtful I know you would want ...read more

Scripture: Ephesians 5:25-32

Denomination: United Methodist

God’s Inescapable Love Series

Contributed by David Dykes on Oct 30, 2014

The Bible says we have enemies in this world. It is the world, the flesh and the devil. We have enemies, but who’s afraid of the big, bad world? The Bible talks about how our flesh needs to stay crucified.

INTRODUCTION Today we finish this wonderful chapter I call the Himalayan Mountains of Biblical revelation. We have climbed to the pinnacle, the peak–Romans, 8:28–“For we know that God is working in all things for good to those who love him, those who are called according to his ...read more

Scripture: Romans 8:31-39

Denomination: Baptist

How To Know If You Love God

Contributed by Rick Crandall on Jan 3, 2013

1. Measure your attention. 2. Measure your attachment. 3. Measure your affection. 4. Measure your actions.

How to Know if You Love God Mark 12:28-30 Sermon by Rick Crandall Grayson Baptist Church - Feb. 19, 2012 BACKGROUND: *Last Sunday in 1 Corinthians 13, we studied the kind of love that God wants all of us to have: God’s kind of love, agape love, the same type of love that the Lord has for ...read more

Scripture: Mark 12:28-30

Denomination: Baptist

Love From With - In - 1st Love Series

Contributed by Michael Mccartney on Jun 29, 2017

We all desire to experience a love that reaches us deep down inside our soul – inside our heart – it’s so deep it touches our inner spirit - this type of love is likened to when we first fell in love – our first love – it’s sends chills up and down our sp

Video Illustration: The Bridge Our video clip really demonstrates the pain of sacrificing someone we love for the sake of others. It’s rooted in John 3:16 “For God so loved the world that he gave his one and only Son, that whoever believes in him shall not perish but have eternal life.” But why ...read more

Scripture: 1 John 4:7-8, 1 John 4:19

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

The Secret Of Contentment In God's Service

Contributed by Michael Stark on Oct 4, 2014

Elusive as a will 'o the wisp, contentment is the heritage of God's people. Paul provides practical instruction for believers to find contentment in their service to Christ.

“I rejoiced in the Lord greatly that now at length you have revived your concern for me. You were indeed concerned for me, but you had no opportunity. Not that I am speaking of being in need, for I have learned in whatever situation I am to be content. I know how to be brought low, and I ...read more

Scripture: Philippians 4:10-20, Philippians 4:12-14

Denomination: Baptist

Grace To Let Others Be

Contributed by Gordon Curley on Nov 27, 2010

Grace to let others be (PowerPoint slides to accompany this talk are available on request - email: gcurley@gcurley.info)

Reading: Romans chapter 14 verses 1-23. Ill: • It is said that when the British and French were fighting in Canada in the 1750s, • Admiral Phipps was the commander of the British fleet, • He was given orders to anchor outside Quebec. • His orders were to wait for the ...read more

Scripture: Romans 14:1-23

Denomination: Brethren

A Spirit Of Cooperation Series

Contributed by Bobby Stults on Apr 13, 2010

There are some things within the Christian faith we should not fight over, but there are many things within God's Word that are laid out as imperatives for our walk with Christ!

SERMON BRIEF Date Written: January 24, 2001 Date Preached: January 24, 2001 Church: BBC (PM) Wed Night FOUNDATIONAL ELEMENTS Series: Great Imperatives for the Christian Walk Title: The Imperative of Cooperation Text: Phil 2:12-13 INTRODUCTION: Begin by showing the overheads and reviewing from the ...read more

Scripture: Philippians 2:12-13

Denomination: Baptist