Sermons on Pure Love:

Tough And Tender Love

Contributed by Dennis Lee on Jul 18, 2021

God’s love is tender, but it’s also tough. God is a God of justice as well as a God of mercy, and it’s from both that God deals with His people. In Zephaniah’s prophecy, we see both sides of God’s love, the toughness in judgment, and tenderness in His mercy.

Tough and Tender Love Book of Zephaniah Watch: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=uvl8jnGnUyY Bill Johnson was a young man from California whose sole thrill was stealing cars. Eventually he was caught and at his sentencing, the judge did something very unusual. The judge didn’t send Bill to jail, ...read more

Scripture: Zephaniah 3:2, Zephaniah 3:3-4, Zephaniah 2:1-3

Denomination: Foursquare

Sharing The Love Of Christ

Contributed by Steven Cannon on Mar 6, 2006

If Ariel had known the love of Christ maybe she wouldn’t have committed suicide.

SHARING THE LOVE OF CHRIST MESSAGE Good morning and welcome to our fellowship. Many nations are represented here today; some represented on stage today France, South Africa, Russia and Venezula. No matter where you are from we are excited that all of you are here today. We have been talking ...read more

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Love Does Not Envy

Contributed by Roger Hasselquist on Nov 18, 2025

So is envy a problem for people today? Most assuredly, envy is currently very evident in our culture.

Alba 11-16-2025 LOVE DOES NOT ENVY I Corinthians 13:4 Dwight L. Moody once told the fable of an eagle who was envious of another that could fly better than he could. One day the bird saw a sportsman with a bow and arrow and said to him, “I wish you would bring down that eagle up there.” The man ...read more

Scripture: 1 Corinthians 13:4

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

True Love Part 4 - Love Goes The Distance Series

Contributed by Tom Fuller on Mar 14, 2011

As we come to the end of our series on love we learn that true love 'goes the distance.' Love does not have limits, nor will it ever end. So how do you get this love flowing through your life? We also learn that a person who wants to mature in their faith

Growing up in a world that doesn’t know God, doesn’t understand God, doesn’t act like God and doesn’t want anything to do with God, it is not surprising that the default value for humanity is “every man for himself.” Get what you deserve and make sure no one else ...read more

Scripture: 1 Corinthians 13:7-13

Denomination: Calvary Chapel

Thirteen Ways The Spirit Helps Us Exhibit Self-Control

Contributed by Paul Fritz on Jul 15, 2004

The Holy Spirit motivates us to serve with love from a pure heart, a good conscience and a sincere faith by helping us to control our thoughts, emotions, and choices.

Thirteen Ways the Spirit Helps us Exhibit Self-Control Gal 5:23 - "The fruit of the Spirit is self-control." Illustration: A man from Michigan had an idea for removing a tree stump from the yard of a friend. He decided to use some dynamite he had stored away in his house. It did the trick. The ...read more

Scripture: Galatians 5:23

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

How Jesus Reached People Series

Contributed by Joel Preston on Mar 22, 2012

In our text, some of the people followed Him with wrong motives & some whose motives were pure. Either way, Jesus loved them & ministered to their needs.

The Gospel of Mark #8 – “How Jesus Reached People” Mark 3:7-19 Intro – 1. Do you like to shave? I hate it! If it weren’t for my wife, I’d never shave! SLIDE – Big beard! 2. ILL – In the 1950s, marketing whiz Stanley Arnold was working at Young & ...read more

Scripture: Mark 3:7-19

Denomination: Evangelical Free

Valentine’s Day: A Love Worth Giving

Contributed by Scott Bayles on Feb 10, 2010

This an alliterated expository message from John 15 that tells the story behind Valentine’s Day and urges people to receive, reciprocate and recycle the love of Jesus. PowerPoint available if you e-mail me.

Valentine’s Day: A Love Worth Giving Scott Bayles, pastor First Christian Church Well, today is Saint Valentine’s Day! I hope none of you husbands or boyfriends forgot about it. I asked Ashley what she wanted for Valentine’s Day earlier this week. She said, “Nothing.” I guess I’ll find out later ...read more

Scripture: John 15:9-17

Denomination: Christian Church

Loving The Brethren-6 Series

Contributed by Byron Sherman on Aug 23, 2016

6 of 8. Peter exhorted the aliens to love their brothers & sisters in Christ as they were also loved by God. Christians are to love as they are loved by God. But how are they to live out that love? God’s love is lived out thru an encounter with...

LOVING THE BRETHREN-VI—1Peter 1:22—2:12 Attention: Memorable Student "Mom, the teacher was asking me today if I have any brothers or sisters who will be coming to school." "That's nice of her to take such an interest, dear. What did she say when you told her you are the only ...read more

Denomination: Baptist

Doubtful Disputations

Contributed by James May on Oct 24, 2001

Don’t be caught up in finger pointing at a Brother in Christ just because he is different. Remember, God looks upon the heart!

Disclaimer: Due to the large amount of sermons and topics that appear on this site I feel it is necessary to post this disclaimer on all sermons posted. These sermons are original to the author and the leading of the Holy Spirit. While ideas and illustrations are often gleaned from many ...read more

Scripture: Romans 3:9-12, Romans 14:1-5

Denomination: Independent/Bible

What Is True Love?

Contributed by Jeff Taylor on Jul 5, 2025

What is true love? How do you know if you have found it? In this message, we're going to explore Scripture to find the answers we need to know the love we have is the love meant for us.

There’s a lot of so-called love in our world today that is not really love but is instead based on selfishness and even lust. Many couples marry to satisfy their own selfish needs, realizing later that it doesn’t work. There IS such a thing as true love, which is a selfless love. This is the ...read more

Scripture: 1 Corinthians 13:1-4

Denomination: Pentecostal

God Loves Leftovers

Contributed by Charles Banks on Feb 1, 2005

This sermon shows us by analyzing certain events in the life of David just how much GOD loves those whom others deem as unworthy!

“GOD Loves Leftovers!!!” I Samuel 16:1-13 1 Samuel 16 1. And the Lord said unto Samuel, How long wilt thou mourn for Saul, seeing I have rejected him from reigning over Israel? fill thine horn with oil, and go, I will send thee to Jesse the Bethlehemite: for I have provided me a king among his ...read more

Scripture: 1 Samuel 16:1-13

Denomination: Christian Church

The Definition Of True Love

Contributed by Dan Borchert on Aug 30, 2002

Love, love, love. We hear that word trown around like it is no big deal. What is true love. True love comes from God

The Definition of True Love I John 3:11-24 Introduction A. Love. Hmm many many different thoughts come to our mind, what are some though that come to yours? (Husband, work, dogs etc…) B. How about love for God? What type of Love does God want from us? How do we know ...read more

Scripture: 1 John 3:11-24

Denomination: Christian Missionary Alliance

The Scandal Of God's Love Series

Contributed by Steve Hanchett on Jan 15, 2001

The relationship between Hosea and Gomer acts as a divine drama that shows the depth of God’s love for us.

The Scandal of God’s Love Hosea 1:2-9, 3:1-5 Steve Hanchett, pastor Berry Road Baptist Church January 14, 2001 Offended. That is how one feels when one first reads the story of Hosea and Gomer. God does not bother to ease us into to the story line. He doesn’t try to gloss over the facts. So ...read more

Denomination: Baptist

Hosea: The Love Of God Series

Contributed by Fred Sigle on Jan 12, 2023

As Hosea deals with his own sorrow of losing his wife to other lovers, he allows God to use his heartbreak to plead with the nation of Israel to turn from their love for and allegiance to the god Baal and come back to Yahweh.

A. Anyone who ever doubts the LOVE of God needs to read the book of Hosea. 1. The entire book of Hosea is an ANALOGY that depicts God both as a loving husband and father. a. This is a story about Hosea and his wife, Gomer. b. The story of Hosea and his wife is paralleled to God and ...read more

Scripture: Hosea 11:1-11

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Love, Like, Live.

Contributed by Patrick Nix on Dec 10, 2010

This is a very simple thought that the Lord has been plowing into my heart the last several days. It seems like every circumstance for the past week or so has pointed back to this principle: Love People, Like Things, Live for God.

This is a very simple thought that the Lord has been plowing into my heart the last several days. It seems like every circumstance for the past week or so has pointed back to this principle: Love People, Like Things, Live for God. ## Love People, Like Things. As you read through the gospels, it ...read more

Scripture: Colossians 3:1-23

Denomination: Baptist