Sermons on Sacrifical Love:

No Greater Love Series

Contributed by Dr. Lewis W. Gregory on Feb 7, 2023

To love the unlovely and the unloveable is inconceivable. But that is just exactly what God did for all of us. We, who were corrupt through sin became the beneficiaries of eternal life through the sacrificial death of Christ.

What motivated God the Father to send His one and only cherished Son to earth to die for us? Why would the holy Son of God want to come into a wicked world? Moreover, what would prompt Him to give His life as a human sacrifice for sinful, wicked humanity? It is inherent in God’s nature to make ...read more

Scripture: 1 John 4:8, Hebrews 9:26, John 3:16, Romans 5:8

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Rebuking In Love Series

Contributed by Shaila Touchton on Feb 4, 2025

Rebuking a family member or someone we love when they do wrong, or sin can be a delicate matter.

Rebuking a family member or someone we love when they do wrong, or sin can be a delicate matter. However, the Bible provides guidance on how to approach this situation in a loving and constructive manner. Why Rebuke? The Bible teaches that rebuking someone who has sinned is not only acceptable but ...read more

Scripture: Romans 3:23, 2 Corinthians 5:21

A Loving Congregation Series

Contributed by John Bright on Feb 2, 2025

Working through 1 Peter using consecutive expository preaching. Teaching sheet included at end of text.

Series: 1 Peter Sermon: “A Loving Congregation” 1 Peter 1:22-25 Pastor John Bright 1 Peter 1 “22 Since you have purified your souls in obeying the truth through the Spirit in sincere love of the brethren, love one another fervently with a pure heart, 23 having been born again, not of corruptible ...read more

Scripture: 1 Peter 1:22-25, 1 Samuel 20:17, John 15:19, Romans 12:10, Hebrews 13:1, Numbers 14:18, Ephesians 2:1-3, Ephesians 2:4-5, 2 Corinthians 5:17, Ezekiel 36:25-27, Matthew 18:15-17, Hebrews 4:12  (view more)  (view less)

Denomination: Methodist

Humble Love Youth Sermon

Contributed by Youth Sermons on Sep 5, 2023

Jesus displayed His passion for humanity through humility, serving others, and giving up His life as a ransom for many. We are called to follow His example by thinking, acting, and obeying in humility.

Hey everyone! Today, we're gonna talk about humility. Humility is that thing where we put others before ourselves and don't act like we're the center of the universe. Jesus was the ultimate example of humility, and we're gonna learn from Him today. But first, let's start with a cool object lesson. ...read more

Scripture: Philippians 2:5-11, John 15:9-13

Topics: Selflessness, Compassionate Acts, Servant Leadership, Unconditional Love

Fueled By Love Youth Sermon

Contributed by Youth Sermons on Sep 5, 2023

God's unconditional love fuels Jesus' ministry and sacrifice, and we are called to love others in the same way.

Our main verse for today is John 3:16. You've probably heard it before, but let's read it together: '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.' So, God loves us so much that He sent Jesus to save us. That's ...read more

Scripture: John 3:16, 1 John 4:8

Topics: Selfless Love, Unconditional Acceptance, Love Without Limits, Practicing Empathy

Perfect Love Youth Sermon

Contributed by Youth Sermons on Sep 5, 2023

Keep our eyes focused on Jesus, endure the challenges of life, and remember we are not alone in our faith journey, as we experience and emulate Jesus' perfect love.

Just like in our object lesson, we need to keep our eyes on Jesus and His love for us. That means spending time with Him, praying, and reading the Bible. The more we focus on Jesus, the stronger our faith will be. The more we focus on Jesus, the stronger our faith will be. Life can be tough ...read more

Scripture: 1 Corinthians 9:24-26, Hebrews 12:1-2

Topics: Divine Love, Spiritual Emulation, Perfect Love, Jesus' Teachings

The Permenence Of Love Youth Sermon

Contributed by Youth Sermons on Sep 5, 2023

Love is one of the few things that will last throughout eternity. We need to focus on love, as it is the essence of God's character and the greatest commandment.

Today, we're gonna talk about how love isn't just a one-time thing, but something that lasts forever. To get us started, let's talk about Mother Teresa, a woman who really knew what it meant to love. Mother Teresa was all about humility, kindness, and compassion. She lived out the kind of love ...read more

Scripture: 1 Corinthians 13:1-13, 1 John 4:8

Topics: Enduring Love, Significance Of Love, Love's Impact, Unchanging Love

The Difficulty Of Love Youth Sermon

Contributed by Youth Sermons on Sep 5, 2023

Love can be difficult, especially when it involves people who are different or disagree with us. However, through humility and the help of the Holy Spirit, we can overcome these challenges and love like Jesus.

God, loving others can be really tough sometimes. Help us to love like you do, even when it's super hard. Thanks for loving us and giving us a way to forgiveness through Jesus. Today, we're gonna chat about the real deal about love. We all have those stories of times when it was super hard to love ...read more

Scripture: James 4:1-3, James 4:7-10, Galatians 5:16-26

Topics: Divine Love, Humanity, Spiritual Growth, Compassion

Courageous Love Youth Sermon

Contributed by Youth Sermons on Apr 15, 2024

God loves us with a brave and sacrificial love, and this love should overflow from our hearts into the lives of others. To love courageously means putting others' needs before our own and being moved with compassion.

Hey guys! You know how we all love superhero movies, right? The hero always sacrifices for others, fights the bad guys, and saves the day. Well, guess what? We have a real-life superhero, and His name is Jesus. He showed us the ultimate love by giving up His life for us. And He wants us to be ...read more

Scripture: 1 John 3:16-24, Luke 10:30-35, Philippians 2:5-8

Topics: Divine Inspiration, Selfless Love, Spiritual Courage, God's Love

Sacrificial Love

Contributed by Jeffrey Sims on Aug 9, 2025

Sacrificial Love is about a love that cost you something. Hopefully people will see that giving of themselves is the kind of love that Jesus would have them give.

Sacrificial Love John 15:13 Introduction: The Greatest Act of Love A firefighter rushes into a burning building. A soldier shields his comrades from enemy fire. A mother works two or three jobs to put food on the table for her children. What do these people have in common? They embody sacrificial ...read more

Scripture: John 15:13, John 13:12-17, 1 John 3:16, Romans 5:8

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Looking For Love

Contributed by Jim Brown on Feb 14, 2026

We all are looking for love. We know there’s a need for love. We are creatures that need to be loved and need to show love. Where can we find love? God is love.

Looking for Love We all are looking for love. We know there’s a need for love. We are creatures that need to be loved and need to show love. Where can we find love? God is love. If we know God is love, then all we need to do is turn to God, right? It seems too easy but when you pray, He’s right ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 24:10-13, 1 John 4:19, James 4:8, Matthew 23:37, John 14:15, 1 John 4:7-21, Hebrews 10:19-25  (view more)  (view less)

Denomination: Baptist

Superficial Love

Contributed by Jim Brown on Feb 14, 2026

What is real love? Everyone wants real love! God is Love!

Superficial Love Valentine's day is coming up so I thought we’d talk about love! What is real love? We want real love! God is Love Most Popular were Good Looking Have you ever noticed that the good looking was always the most popular? They always got the date - Yeah I’m jealous because I’m ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 23:1-12, Matthew 23:25-28, Matthew 6:25-29, Matthew 10:29-31, Isaiah 53:1-3, 2 Corinthians 11:13-15, 1 John 4:7-21, John 13:34-35  (view more)  (view less)

Denomination: Baptist

Unwavering Love

Contributed by Dr. Zack Sizemore on Feb 16, 2026

A sermon that will unveil the true love of Christ

First Corinthians chapter 13 has been referred to by others as a misconception of context. These verses are written from the pen of the apostle Paul because the Church of Corinth was in a place of division and total disarray. Paul wrote to them to correct their abuse of the gift of tongues and the ...read more

Scripture: 1 Corinthians 13:4-7

Known And Loved Series

Contributed by Jason Martin on Feb 16, 2026

INTRODUCTION Over the last two weeks in The Inner Journey, we stood in the tension of the soul. In Psalm 42, we walked through depression - “Why are you cast down, O my soul?” We saw the internal dialogue of a believer fighting despair.

If you need the ppt, email me. the series carries a condense note. =================================== INTRODUCTION Over the last two weeks in The Inner Journey, we stood in the tension of the soul. In Psalm 42, we walked through depression - “Why are you cast down, O my soul?” We saw the ...read more

Denomination: Church Of God

Love For Souls

Contributed by Barnabas Park on Feb 20, 2026

Paul’s words in Romans 9 reveal a heart that reflects Christ’s deep love and sorrow for the lost. This message calls us to recover that same burden and live with prayerful, sacrificial concern for souls.

Love for Souls *Romans 9:1–5* “I am speaking the truth in Christ—I am not lying; my conscience bears me witness in the Holy Spirit—that I have great sorrow and unceasing anguish in my heart. For I could wish that I myself were accursed and cut off from Christ for the sake of my brothers, my ...read more

Scripture: Romans 9:1-5, Philippians 1:8-11, 1 Peter 2:9

Denomination: Baptist