Sermons on Sacrifical Love:

The Death Of The Cross

Contributed by Charles Salmon on Mar 22, 2007

The death of Jesus on the cross provides an example of love, self-sacrifice, and obedience.

The Death of the Cross. Phil. 2:8 INTRO.: In Philippians 2, the death of the cross is presented as an example of selfless living. Not that we should seek to die like Jesus, but that we should strive to live in the spirit of self-sacrificing love for one another and obedience to the will of ...read more

Scripture: Philippians 2:5-8

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

A Love Like Gods Series

Contributed by Brian Menear on Jan 4, 2007

God loves us no matter who we are or what we have done. His love never waivers. As Christians, we should learn to love like God.

Love is The Way A Love Like God’s 1 Corinthians 13:1-3 13 If I could speak in any language in heaven or on earth but didn’t love others, I would only be making meaningless noise like a loud gong or a clanging cymbal. 2 If I had the gift of prophecy, and if I knew all the mysteries of the future ...read more

Scripture: 1 Corinthians 13:1-3

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

We Love Freebies

Contributed by Kelly Benton on Apr 24, 2012

To help get us prepared for our free market as we give freely our material items, food, and time to the community.

Next Saturday we will be hosting a fantastic all day event that I am sure will be a blessing to our community. We are hosting a Free Market!! Who doesn’t like to hear the word fee? For most of us, the word free is almost a magical word that has power over us. It seems to draw us near and captivate ...read more

Scripture: Acts 20:35

Denomination: Other

Real Love (3) Series

Contributed by Scott Bayles on Sep 23, 2013

Everyone loves love! We want to be loved and we want to give love. The problem is—our love is often lacking. This four-sermon series explores 1 John in order to discover a love that's truly worth having and giving: real love! PowerPoint available.

REAL LOVE (3) Scott Bayles Blooming Grove Christian Church: 6/2/2013 The Bible has a lot to say about love. Jesus said that the greatest commands ever given were to love the Lord with all you heart and to love your neighbor as yourself (Mark 12:29). Paul wrote, “Three things will last ...read more

Scripture: 1 John 3:16-22

Denomination: Christian Church

The Disciple's Love For Christ

Contributed by Chew Chew on Oct 11, 2006

Three evidences of our love for God.

Title: The Disciple’s Love for God Text: Matthew 26:6-13 7 a woman came to Him with an alabaster vial of very costly perfume, and she poured it upon His head as He reclined at the table. 8 But the disciples were indignant when they saw this, and said, "Why this waste? 9 "For this perfume might ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 26:6-13

Denomination: Pentecostal

True Pictures Of Love

Contributed by Dr.w.samuel Legon on Nov 27, 2010

Let these pictures of our Lord work in your life.

PICTURES OF LOVE Paul’s portraits of Jesus Christ . The old saying is a picture is worth a thousand words. Just look at Paul’s pictures of Christ. 1. The Peacemaker Romans 5:1Therefore being justified by faith, we have peace with God through ...read more

Scripture: John 3:16

Denomination: Baptist

The Essence Of Divine Love SermonCentral

Contributed by SermonCentral on Sep 11, 2023

Exploring the depth of God's love, which is the very essence of His being.

Today, we gather to explore the incredible love of God. It is a love that surpasses all understanding and is available to each and every one of us. God's love is not limited or conditional; it is boundless and everlasting. Let us delve into the Scriptures and discover the depth of God's love for ...read more

Scripture: 1 Corinthians 13:4

Topics: God's Love, Divine Love

Love The Church Honestly Series

Contributed by Michael Luke on Dec 12, 2015

If Jesus loves the church then I should love the church. And I should love the church the same way Jesus does. He doesn’t love his bride because she’s perfect. Jesus loves his bride because she belongs to him. He loves her warts and all.

Series: Victorious! “Love the Church Honestly” Revelation 2-3 Open If you’re joining us today for the first time ever or the first time in a while, we’re doing a devotional study through the book of Revelation. Our goal is to get to the heart of the message of ...read more

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

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

True Love In A Nutshell

Contributed by Bradley Boydston on Jan 12, 2003

Four practical words built around the idea that true love manifests itself in action.

- - - - - - - - - Unless otherwise noted all scripture is quoted from the New Living Translation of the Bible. - - - - - - - - - Bud was a factory worker with more than a slight resemblance to Archie Bunker. Every single day he’d come home sweaty and dirty. He’d go in the back door, grab a beer ...read more

Scripture: 1 John 3:11-24, 1 John 3:11-21

Denomination: *other

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

"Love One Another"

Contributed by Don Schultz on May 5, 2004

Today we are reminded to give what Jesus gave to us.

John 13:31-35 LOVE ONE ANOTHER Today is Mother’s Day. Have all of you sent or received your Mother’s Day cards yet? It can be a lot of work, sometimes, trying to find the perfect Mother’s Day card. Some of those cards are just too sappy – you wonder to yourself, “Who writes these things?” ...read more

Scripture: John 13:34-35

Denomination: Lutheran

Hallmarks Of Love 1 Series

Contributed by Jason Jones on Mar 1, 2010

Exposition of 1 Cor 13:4 regarding biblical love

Text: 1 Corinthians 13:4, Title: The Hallmarks of Love 1, Date/Place: NRBC, 2/21/10, AM A. Opening illustration: the lady who wanted to divorce her husband in the most painful way possible. The suggestion was to go and act like you love him for 2 months, and make him believe it, then drop the bomb ...read more

Scripture: 1 Corinthians 13:4

Denomination: Baptist

Picture Of God's Love

Contributed by David Roch on Nov 15, 2009

Picture of God’s LOVEIf God had a camera he would take a picture of you and put it on his fridge. (max Lacado)

David & Phyllis Roch – Heart to Change the World – Droch@pris.ca 250.782.0150 The Love of God PHYLLIS take a picture – waiting for camera to focus on your image because whatever it focuses on, it captures and retains & we look at it over and over.. Our souls are like that – whatever image we ...read more

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Love Your Neighbor

Contributed by Scott Jensen on Sep 11, 2008

Love your neighbor as yourself is the greatest expression of Christian attitude.

Love Your Neighbor Romans 13:8-14 Some of the simplest passages come with the most profound concepts. These passages often take the most basic of ideas and state them in unusual ways. But, the purest of truths are some of these simple words. Do not murder. Do not steal. Do not cheat on ...read more

Scripture: Romans 13:8-14

Denomination: Lutheran