Sermons on Practical Christian Love:

Christ's Meal Of Love Series

Contributed by Garth Wehrfritz- Hanson on Mar 16, 2001

Christ institutes a new, different sort of Passover Meal for his disciples and all would be followers of him: A meal of love and forgiveness.

Sermon for Maundy Thursday, Year C Based on Lk. 22:7-20 By Pastor Garth Wehrfritz-Hanson “Christ’s Meal of Love” Luke’s account of the Last Supper emphasizes that this meal is a new and different sort of Passover Meal for all would-be followers of Christ. Over time, most churches have come to ...read more

Scripture: Luke 22:7-20

Denomination: Lutheran

The Law Of Love #2 Series

Contributed by Chris Mccall on Feb 21, 2006

• The sin nature is present within every person until he or she becomes born again and supernaturally receives a new heart from God.

Mankind is born with the tendency to think and act selfishly, but the agape love of God is deposited within his heart when he becomes born again. Once a Believer develops in love, power becomes available, but walking in love is a process that requires sacrifice and development. A. Mankind is born ...read more

Scripture: Ezekiel 36:26

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Paul's Heart Series

Contributed by Sean Harder on Jun 16, 2009

Even from prison Paul experiences the joy of being a Christian and love for the church.

“Paul’s Heart” Today we begin our series in Philippians. You may remember that I have called the Book of Philippians, the “antidepressant” book of the Bible. I have found that every non-medicinal method I learned as a counselor for treating depression and anxiety is covered in this book. So while ...read more

Scripture: Philippians 1:1-11

Experiencing God's Love Series

Contributed by Steven Dow on Mar 23, 2006

"Living a Life of Love" - Part 4. The final message of this series looks at seven qualities of God’s love found in John 3:16.

EXPERIENCING GOD’S LOVE Living a Life of Love – 4 John 3:16 (ESV) March 26, 2006 INTRODUCTION: This morning we will be concluding our series called “Living a Life of Love.” Just to recap what we have gone through so far: In week one our theme was love your spouse. In week two our theme was ...read more

Scripture: John 3:16, John 3:11-21

Arise My Love Series

Contributed by Richard Stevens on Jul 4, 2017

A call from God (Father, Son, and Holy Spirit) for His Love to ARISE!

Introduction - Song of Solomon 2:1-13 These verses hold such an so endearing a view of the grace and love of the Lord Jesus, as must be a very cold heart, not to feel a warmth of affection in them. Jesus is represented as calling upon his church to arise and come forth with Him, and He calls ...read more

Scripture: Song of Songs 2:8-14

Denomination: Baptist

Love One Another

Contributed by Stephen Belokur on May 4, 2013

1 Peter 3:8-9 gives us a descriptive picture of how we should treat each other. It offers a positive look at how we should act, a negative look at how we shouldn't act, and, a look at how our love for one another will bring a blessing.

Today, let's take a look at some instruction from the Holy Scriptures on differing attitudes. Attitudes what a difference they make in every part of our lives! Different attitudes of cashiers under certain circumstances. Good cashiers: Friendly, pleasant, courteous, smiling If situation ...read more

Scripture: 1 Peter 3:8-12

Denomination: Nazarene

Are You Really In Love?

Contributed by Renato Correa on Feb 2, 2006

Do you really love the Lord? Here’s how you will know.

ARE YOU REALLY IN LOVE? Deuteronomy 6:5 Introduction: Illustration: SEEING THROUGH ANOTHER’S EYES A sign in a pet store indicated there were puppies for sale. John Jones walked into that pet store and as he produced fifty cents, he said to the manager, “I’d like to buy one of the ...read more

Scripture: Deuteronomy 6:5

Denomination: Baptist

Walking In Love - The Process

Contributed by Jeff Budzinski on Mar 3, 2007

· Mankind is born with the tendency to think and act selfishly, but the agape love of God is deposited within your heart when you became born again. Once a Believer develops in love, power becomes available, but walking in love is a process that requires

Introduction · Last week we spoke about the Law of Love and defined the importance of our love walk in our life. · We studied that without love, none of the principles of God work as intended. · We learned that the foundation of all the principles are rooted in the Law of Love. · This week we ...read more

Scripture: Ezekiel 36:26

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Everyone Loves A Scandal Series

Contributed by Shawn Rose on Jan 13, 2009

The people of Nazareth were offended at Christ teaching in their synagogue.

EVERYONE LOVES A SCANDAL Text: Mark 6:1 – 6a Introduction: • It seems like almost everyone loves a scandal • Read about Lindsay Lohan’s latest trip to rehab in the Enquirer • Find out about the latest feud between Jennifer Aniston and Angelina Jolie in the Star • Time magazine’s top 10 scandals ...read more

Scripture: Mark 6:1-6

Denomination: Baptist

Love Your Enemies

Contributed by Dr. Ronald Shultz on Jun 7, 2022

Christ said to love your enemies. That takes His grace and the power of the Holy Spirit to do because it is not in our nature.

It is easy to see that Christians are surrounded by enemies on nearly every side. The irony is that while so-called Christians persecuted the Jews for centuries it is the Israelis who are our biggest friends. True, some of the Ultra-Orthodox may not think kindly of us, but other Jews see us as ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 5:44, Luke 6:27, Luke 6:35, James 4:4, 2 Kings 16:6, John 15:13, Romans 5:7  (view more)  (view less)

Denomination: Baptist

Loving Like Jesus

Contributed by Gene Gregory on Jan 20, 2021

Examines God's concern with how we treat other people, and how we can love them like Jesus

John 13 (2) A New Commandment - Read John 13:34-35 - Pray In Exodus 20 we read: 20 And God spake all these words, saying, 2 I am the Lord thy God, which have brought thee out of the land of Egypt, out of the house of bondage. 3 Thou shalt have no other gods before ...read more

Scripture: John 13:34-35

Denomination: Baptist

Faith, Hope, Love

Contributed by Tim Zingale on Oct 14, 2002

A sermon for the 22nd Sunday after Pentecost Proper 24 Second Lesson

22nd Sunday after Pentecost Proper 24 1 Thessalonians 1:1-10 "Faith, Hope, Love"   A teenager was sitting in the pastor’s office saying,"Sometimes I don’t think I am a Christian. I don’t seem to have the same interest and excitement, or enthusiasm I once did. It isn’t easy for me to remember ...read more

Scripture: 1 Thessalonians 1:1-10

Denomination: Lutheran

"The Delays Of Love" Series

Contributed by John Hamby on Dec 11, 2007

# 30 in series. Three important truths, 1)Even Those Jesus Loves Gets Sick, 2)God’s Timing Is Frequently Different Than Ours and 3)Even When God Says No It Is For Our Good.

A Study of the Book of John Sermon # 30 “The Delays of Love” John 11:1-16 This morning I am going to talk about “the” most difficult problem you have to face as a Christian. It might be interesting to conduct a ...read more

Scripture: John 11:1-16

Denomination: Baptist

Smells Like Love

Contributed by Jerry Shirley on Nov 1, 2013

Mary's lovely act, Judas' lowly attack, Jesus lavish adoration. Link inc. to formatted text, audio, PowerPoint.

Smells Like Love John 12:1-8 http://gbcdecatur.org/sermons/smellslikelove.html We're halfway through John, and the last half focuses on all the events of Passion Week, the days leading up to the cross. This is a gospel, and the good news is Jesus, and His cross! Lazarus is at this table in v. ...read more

Scripture: John 12:1-8

Denomination: Baptist

God's Tough Love

Contributed by Jerry Flury on Jun 25, 2012

Often God has to spank as part of His loving discipline. Heb. 12:6 “…whom the LORD loves He chastens, and scourges every son whom He receives." There are at least 3 purposes to God’s tough love or chastening - instruction, correction, and prevention.

God’s Tough Love Job 5:17-18 “Behold, happy is the man whom God corrects; therefore do not despise the chastening of the Almighty. For He bruises, but He binds up; He wounds, but His hands make whole. Have you ever thought that God was upset or angry with you? When we go through some ...read more

Scripture: Job 5:17-18

Denomination: Baptist