Sermons on Self Centered Love:

A Celebration Of Love Series

Contributed by Danny Nance on Mar 21, 2008

First-person narrative preached in a series of narratives for Advent

A Celebration of Love Jn. 1:1-5 In the beginning was the Word, and the Word was with God, and the Word was God. He was with God in the beginning. Through him all things were made; without him nothing was made that has been made. In him was life, and that life was the light of men. The light ...read more

Scripture: John 1:1-5

Denomination: Baptist

The Loving Community Series

Contributed by Aubrey Vaughan on Oct 23, 2006

this is the 2nd in the series of the purpose driven Church entitled Loving community.

A loving community John 15:1.17 /Acts 4:32 Our Church statement is that we are a Church building community where everybody is somebody and Jesus Christ is Lord. That will only be a reality when reqal love is expressed to one another and others around us. When Brandon Moody visited his uncles ...read more

Scripture: John 15:1-17

Denomination: Baptist

Unconditional Love Series

Contributed by Danny Davis on Jan 30, 2014

When God brings us into His kingdom through faith in Christ we become His son or daughter. Because He loves us so much and wants the best for our lives He sometimes brings discipline to us. The fact that we are corrected by our Father is proof

(ME) Good morning Odessa First – IT’S A GREAT DAY TO SERVE OUR RISEN KING: JESUS CHRIST! If you are with us for the first time this morning let me introduce myself. I am Danny Davis and I am the Senior Pastor here at this great assembly. Here at Odessa First we believe in the Bible ...read more

Scripture: Hebrews 12:4-12

Denomination: Assembly Of God

Extreme Love

Contributed by Kerry Haynes on Feb 24, 2019

Jesus calls us to an extreme love, to even love our enemies. He calls us to lay down our rights for revenge, and shows us that God has already given us that kind of love, while we were God's enemy.

Luke 6:27-36 Extreme Love [Please contact me at kerry.n.haynes@gmail.com for sermon outline in Word.] Today’s passage is a tough one; that’s why I chose it, so I could better understand it myself. Is Jesus saying we are to give in to bullies? Is he taking away our right to self-defense? Is the ...read more

Scripture: Luke 6:27-36, Matthew 5:38-48, Exodus 22:25-27

Denomination: Baptist

Love Is Not Rude Series

Contributed by Glenn Pease on Mar 17, 2021

A rude person who is not courteous and polite is a liability in every area of life. But one who has these qualities is always an asset.

The ship Tecumseh was engaged in a battle with the ship Tennessee. A torpedo struck the Tecumseh and it began to sink immediately. Out of a crew of 114 men, 93 went down with the ship because it sank so fast. Tunis Craven was the Commander and at the time the torpedo struck he was in the tiny ...read more

Scripture: 1 Corinthians 13:5

Rooted In Love

Contributed by Dr. Stanley Vasu on Nov 1, 2025

ROOTED IN LOVE 1. ROOTED AND ESTABLISHED IN LOVE 2. THE WIDTH AND LENGHT AND DEPTH AND HEIGHT OF THE LOVE OF CHRIST 3. LOVE THAT SURPASSES KNOWLEDGE

ROOTED IN LOVE 1. ROOTED AND ESTABLISHED IN LOVE 2. THE WIDTH AND LENGHT AND DEPTH AND HEIGHT OF THE LOVE OF CHRIST 3. LOVE THAT SURPASSES KNOWLEDGE ****************************** ROOTED IN LOVE 1. ROOTED AND ESTABLISHED IN LOVE EPHESIANS 3 : 14 - 19 For this reason I kneel before the ...read more

Scripture: Ephesians 3:14-19

Denomination: Pentecostal

Unconditional Love Series

Contributed by Jeffery Anselmi on Nov 18, 2022

Jesus shows us that God values everyone.

INTRODUCTION ? Have you ever thought about how many songs, how many movies, or how many books have love as their subject? ? Then think about how many ways we use the word love. ? I love steak. ? I love baseball. ? I love my daughters. ? I love my wife. ? I love my job. ? I love my cats. ? I love ...read more

Scripture: Mark 2:13-17

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Love Is Not Rude Series

Contributed by Jeffery Anselmi on Mar 15, 2025

Love is not rude, and we become rude when we are not shaped By God.

INTRODUCTION OPENING SERIES SLIDE - What is not love? - Today, we will take a journey inspired by Paul’s writing in 1 Corinthians 13 as we examine the subject of love being not rude. SLIDE #1 MY TITLE SLIDE - Love is not Rude; put another way, love is not like a blob of Play-Doh. SLIDE #2 TWO KEY ...read more

Scripture: 1 Corinthians 13:5

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

For Growing Love Series

Contributed by Scott Jewell on Feb 18, 2024

Paul's love for the church of Philippi motivated his prayers for them. What does this demonstrate for us as we pray for our churches today?

This past Wednesday, we celebrated Valentine’s Day. So it seems appropriate that we talk about a prayer about growing love since the idea of love is on people’s minds. I had to chuckle when I saw this meme on Facebook and shared it with someone who had posted to see if anyone would like ...read more

Scripture: Philippians 1:3-11

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

True Love Series

Contributed by Robert Fox on Dec 22, 2006

Part 3 in series. What is "true love"? Is it biblical? If so, what does the Bible say about it? Student ministry PowerPoint format

[True Love] 1 Corinthians 13:1-13 This material was originally presented in PowerPoint format to a student ministry. If you have questions or would like a copy of the original PowerPoint, drop me an email at robert.fox@alltel.com [True Love] Slide Graphic: shamelessly sentimental pictures of me ...read more

Scripture: 1 Corinthians 13:1-13

Denomination: Baptist

Love Is Kind

Contributed by Melvin Newland on Jan 3, 2001

The apostle Paul comes close to being the composer of a great love song in 1 Corinthians 13. Here are three very important things about kindness.

MELVIN M. NEWLAND, MINISTER RIDGE CHAPEL, KANSAS, OK (REVISED - 2018) TEXT: 1 Corinthians 13:4-8a ILL. A movie shows 2 people in a canoe in the middle of a lake, with a beautiful moon shining above. The sky is filled with twinkling ...read more

Scripture: 1 Corinthians 13:4-8, John 13:15, Matthew 7:3

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Keep On Loving Series

Contributed by K. Edward Skidmore on Apr 21, 2005

The series of instructions at the end of Hebrews can be summed up in this command: Keep on loving each other as brothers. Keep on loving those in need, your family, your church leaders, and the gospel of Christ.

Keep on Loving Hebrews 13 (Hebrews 12 unavailable) SCRIPTURE READING: Hebrews 13:1-8 INTRODUCTION: We’ve reached the end of the book of Hebrews. It ends with a series of final instructions. Maybe you remember getting final instructions --- the kind of thing you call out as someone drives ...read more

Scripture: Hebrews 13:1-15

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Love In Advent

Contributed by Rev. Matthew Parker on Jan 12, 2004

This sermon is about God’s love as expressed in the incarnation.

Love in Advent 1 Corinthians 1:24-25 Sermon for Advent IV - Love in Advent - By Rev. Matthew Parker - December 21, 2003 An unusual survey was done a few years ago, Participants in the survey were asked this question.......what 3 word sentence would you most like to hear or have said ...read more

Scripture: 1 Corinthians 1:26-29, Luke 2:1-20

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Loving God Series

Contributed by Dan Cormie on Jan 18, 2005

A Series on the Family of Faith inspired by the "Purpose Driven Life" by Rick Warren.

25, April 2004 Dakota Community Church Love in the Family of God Part One: Loving God 1Peter 2: 1-12 9But you are a chosen people, a royal priesthood, a holy nation, a people belonging to God, that you may declare the praises of him who called you out of darkness into his wonderful light. 10Once ...read more

Scripture: 1 Peter 2:1-12

Denomination: Mennonite

The Ache To Love

Contributed by Steven Simala Grant on May 11, 2007

Imagine with me a world where love and forgiveness triumphed over hurt and rejection.

The Ache To Love: Luke 15:11-32 August 21, SDC Sunday 2005 Intro: What is worth living your life for? I believe that deep within each of us lies a heartache. Down in the deep places, the places we often avoid and try to hide, the places we try to avoid. The places we ...read more

Scripture: Luke 15:11-32

Denomination: Baptist