Sermons on Real Love:

Justice And The Love Of Neighbour.

Contributed by Christopher Holdsworth on Sep 7, 2023

A holy walk with God is best seen in our attitudes to others.

JUSTICE AND THE LOVE OF NEIGHBOUR. Leviticus 19:1-2, Leviticus 19:15-18. In the midst of Jesus’ best-known ethical sermon, the Lord taught the foundational motive for right Christian living: ‘Be ye therefore perfect, even as your Father which is in heaven is perfect’ (Matthew 5:48). In ...read more

Scripture: Leviticus 19:1-2, Leviticus 19:15-18

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

The Passing Of A Loved One Series

Contributed by Grant Adams on May 7, 2024

When we experience the death of a loved one, memories and feelings run rampant in our hearts and minds. We must allow God to heal us.

1. As we gather here, there are many feelings that are present with us today. I know at death our feelings are touched like no other time. 2. Also present here today, are many memories. These become more precious to me at the time of death, memories of a son, brother, neighbor, and friend. a. I am ...read more

Scripture: Hebrews 9:27, Ecclesiastes 9:5, James 4:14

Denomination: Baptist

Hatred And The Outworking Of Love.

Contributed by Christopher Holdsworth on May 26, 2024

Recalling Jesus' commandment to love one another.

HATRED AND THE OUTWORKING OF LOVE. 1 John 3:13-24. “Marvel not” – stop wondering – that the world of the ungodly hates you (1 JOHN 3:13). Abel’s righteousness stood as a rebuke to Cain, and Cain killed him for it (cf. 1 John 3:12). The ones who ‘abide in death’ (1 JOHN 3:14) are identified as ...read more

Scripture: 1 John 3:13-24

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

The Wonders Of His Love Series

Contributed by Dorothy Lam on Jan 11, 2023

How did Jesus coming as a baby mean that there would be peace on earth and goodwill for us? My journey through Advent has brought me back to the manger where God shows up in the flesh, where the God-Man is all potential, just lying there. It's an offer. It's an invitation.

Babies change everything, or at least a lot of things change for a family when a baby is born. For mothers, a selfless devotion to her child kicks in. Life revolves around what the baby needs, not her own needs. New fathers find a place in their hearts that was not there before. A sense of pride ...read more

Scripture: Isaiah 9:1-7, Romans 6:23, John 3:16, Romans 5:6-11, Colossians 2:13, Colossians 1:15-23, 1 John 3:1-3  (view more)  (view less)

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

When Love Prevails Series

Contributed by Shawn Drake on Jan 22, 2023

This is the 13th Sermon in the Series "Israel's 2nd King". This Series is about King David.

Series: Israel’s 2nd King- David [#13] WHEN LOVE PREVAILS 2 Samuel 1:17-18 Introduction: The death of Saul was the end of a difficult relationship. We have all had relationships that were not good- They might have started out well and had a lot of promise; but it ended in pain. The death of ...read more

Scripture: 2 Samuel 1:17-18

Denomination: Baptist

Love Without Hypocrisy.

Contributed by Christopher Holdsworth on Feb 2, 2023

Agape love in action.

LOVE WITHOUT HYPOCRISY. Romans 12:9-16b. In Greek, the first clause of Romans 12:9 has no verb, so could literally be rendered “love without hypocrisy” or “love unfeigned”. So far in Romans, ‘agape’ has spoken of the love of God toward us (cf. Romans 5:5; Romans 5:8; Romans 8:35; Romans 8:39). ...read more

Scripture: Romans 12:9-16

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

The Love That Gives Hope Series

Contributed by Jeff Strite on Feb 10, 2023

God loves us so much that he gives us a doorway of hope. What kind of hope is that, and where do we find it?

In Europe, there’s something called “Lock Bridges”. They are bridges where young lovers will take padlocks, engrave their initials or messages on them, and then lock them onto a bridge in the city, throwing the keys in the river. There are 20 “Lock Bridges” all across the world, and in 2015 there ...read more

Scripture: Hosea 2:14-15

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Loving Your Neighbor

Contributed by Jerry Cosper on Feb 13, 2023

If we are supposed to carry out the Lord's commandment to love others as ourselves, we have to be trained by the Holy Spirit. And one of the primary ways the Holy Spirit grows and shapes us is through prayer.

Many of you will probably remember the classic 1984 movie, The Karate Kid. That movie contains a very memorable scene. It's become a pop culture reference. In this scene, the teenager, Daniel Larusso, vented his frustration toward his mentor, Mr. Miyagi, for assigning him what seemed to be ...read more

Scripture: 1 Timothy 2:1-8, Ephesians 3:14-19, Ephesians 6:19-20

Denomination: Baptist

Sermon On Forgotten Love

Contributed by William Meakin on Feb 19, 2023

Love is defined as an intense feeling of deep affection.

Ian Russell McEwan, an English novelist and screenwriter once remarked: “When it's gone, you'll know what a gift love was. You'll suffer like this. So go back and fight to keep it.” 1 Corinthians 13:1-5 reminds us: “If I speak in the tongues of men and of angels, but have not love, I am ...read more

Scripture: 1 Peter 4:8, 1 John 4:7-8, 1 John 4:16, 2 Timothy 2:24-25

Love Our Spouses Series

Contributed by Duane Wente on Feb 20, 2023

For the love of family, we must love our spouses. But what does it mean to love our spouses? Scripture teaches us that the marriage of a man and woman is a picture of Jesus and His bride, the church. We need to learn to love our spouses as Jesus loves the church.

Introduction Video Ill.: I Love My Wife — The Skit Guys The Stories Behind the Heart Emoji Source: Marilyn Yalom, The Amorous Heart (Basic Books, 2018), pages 219-223 Copied from Preaching Today https://www.preachingtoday.com/illustrations/2022/august/stories-behind-heart-emoji.html   The ...read more

Scripture: Ephesians 5:25-33, Titus 2:3-5, Colossians 3:12-14

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

A Journey Of Unshakeable Love

Contributed by Michael Bates on Dec 31, 2023

The perspective of what true love is in a marriage between a husband and wife.

Here we are in the Book of Song of Solomon or the Song of Songs (as found in other Bible translations.) Now since the entire book contains one main theme (which is love). Today, we will just quickly skim through the entire book. A fast journey through the Book of Love, as to say. Allow me to give ...read more

Scripture: Song of Songs 1:15, 1 Corinthians 7:5, Song of Songs 2:3, Song of Songs 4:9, Song of Songs 4:16, Song of Songs 6:3, Song of Songs 8:6, Song of Songs 5:16  (view more)  (view less)

Denomination: Independent/Bible

Encompassing Love Of God

Contributed by Jung Lee on Jan 15, 2024

God's love encompasses everything. Let's open our hearts to these wonderful truths as we celebrate the birth of Christ."

"Good morning, everyone! What a joy to gather here on this Christmas Eve morning. Today, we embark on a journey to explore the depth and breadth of God's love. During Christmas, a season filled with love and joy, we are reminded of how God's love encompasses everything. Let's open ...read more

Scripture: John 3:16

Denomination: Baptist

Walking In Unity And Love Series

Contributed by Mark Sparks on Jan 22, 2024

Today let's look into the biblical concept of unity among believers, recognizing its importance and understanding the consequences of disunity on the church. Together, we'll discover the collective strength that arises when we stand united and the role of love as a unifying force.

1. The Importance of Unity in the Body of Christ: • Exploring the biblical concept of unity among believers. • Addressing the impact of disunity on the church. • Emphasizing the collective strength of a united body. 2. Cultivating Love and Understanding Among Believers: • The ...read more

Scripture: Colossians 3:14

Denomination: Church Of God

The Royal Law Of Love Series

Contributed by Larry Grant on Feb 3, 2024

All God’s activity is loving activity. If He creates, He creates in love; if He rules, He rules in love; if He judges, He judges in love! He cannot change: for God is love! If we live in love we live in God. This is the Royal Law!

1 John 4:15-19 (NKJV) “The Royal Law of Love” February 4, 2024 The Apostle John wrote in verse 10, “Herein is love, not that we loved God, but that he loved us, and sent his Son to be the propitiation for our sins.” The fact that Christ has borne all sin renders God propitious. Simply put God is ...read more

Scripture: 1 John 4:15-19

Denomination: Baptist