Sermons on Self Centered Love:

Known By Love Series

Contributed by Josh Reich on Mar 3, 2007

As Christians, we are more known for what we are against than what we are for. Ironically, Jesus said we were to be known by love, and that is how the world will recognize us.

Last week, we started looking at what the world around us wants to know about Christians. We talked about the kind of faith that the world around us is saying, do you have that kind of faith? Today, we are going to look at love. I told you last week, that one verse has been driving me as a ...read more

Scripture: John 13:31-35

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Always Loved

Contributed by Terry Cavanaugh on Mar 16, 2007

A Memorial Service for a believer

Always Loved John 14:1-3 We have gathered today facing once again with the mystery of death. Death is the great equalizer. We all may travel different roads through our lives. Some will earn a PhD, while others will not complete their schooling. Some will travel across the world, others will ...read more

Scripture: John 14:1-3

Denomination: Methodist

Christmas Love

Contributed by Scott Bradford on Mar 19, 2007

This is a sermon about the meaning of Christmas, as Christ was love!

I. I trust that we are all familiar with 1 Corinthians 13, what is commonly called "The Love Chapter". Someone has written a version specifically designed for Christmas: (1) "If I decorate my house perfectly with plaid bows, strands of twinkling lights and shining balls, but do not show love to my ...read more

Scripture: Mark 2:1-20

Denomination: United Methodist

For The Love Of Jesus

Contributed by Gaither Bailey on Mar 24, 2007

Was Mary’s annointing of Jesus an extravagant gift or a waste of money?

For Love Of Jesus – John 12: 1 - 8 Intro: As I worked on this sermon, I heard in my head a song from a famous Broadway musical, “What I Did For Love” from The Chorus Line. These are the words sung by Diana and the Chorus: “Kiss today goodbye, the sweetness and the sorrow. Wish me luck, the ...read more

Scripture: John 12:1-8

Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

God Is Love Series

Contributed by Frederick Baker Ii on Mar 25, 2007

Showing how much God loves us.

“God Is Love” Text: John 3:14-17 And as Moses lifted up the serpent in the wilderness, even so must the Son of man be lifted up: That whosoever believeth in him should not perish, but have eternal life. For God so loved the world, that he gave his only begotten Son, that whosoever believeth in ...read more

Scripture: John 3:14-17

Denomination: *other

Fervent Love Series

Contributed by Joseph Mcculley on Nov 24, 2005

Christians should have genuine love for each other.

1 Peter 1:22-25 Fervent Love Introduction: In verse 13 Peter began to apply the truths learned in v. 1-12. He told us that because of what God has done we should 1) gird up our minds 2) Be sober in our conduct 3) have a hope that does not waver 4) Be Holy in all that we do. Then, last week, ...read more

Scripture: 1 Peter 1:22-25

Denomination: Independent/Bible

The Love Of A Believer Series

Contributed by Bob Briggs on Nov 27, 2005

the do’s and don’t of a believers love

Christianity is different from the way non-believers live. Instead of revenge, anger, hatred, the believer takes the higher road, the road of love. Why do we love? Because Christ loves us. Amy Carmichael wrote, “If I belittle those whom I am called to serve, talk of their weak points in ...read more

Scripture: Ephesians 5:1-7

Denomination: Pentecostal

Loving The Unlovely Series

Contributed by David Elvery on Nov 27, 2005

Looking at how we should treat unlovely people

Our attitude to the Unlovely – Luke 5:27-32 Gladstone Baptist Church – 19/9/04 “It was a beautiful Sunday morning and people were filling the church to its fullest capacity. As they filed in, each were given a bulletin filled with announcements, a sermon outline, etc. At the end of the line ...read more

Scripture: Luke 5:27-32

Denomination: Baptist

Extravagent Love

Contributed by Ken Powell on Dec 7, 2005

Mary finds herself in a situation where Jesus is present and she wants to somehow show her love to Him. She knows in the Spirit that she will never have this opportunity again. Mary Loves Jesus and wants to demonstrate her love to him some way. Whatev

EXTRAVAGANT LOVE Story of Jesus anointed at Bethany Mark 14:1-9 3 Points (1) The Situation (2) The Condemnation (3) The Commendation Mark is bringing to our attention the events of the last week that Jesus spends in Jerusalem just before His arrest, trial & crucifixion. Its also Passion Week & ...read more

Scripture: Mark 14:1-9

Denomination: Pentecostal

Christmas Is Love Series

Contributed by Kerry Bauman on Dec 20, 2005

The incarnation of Christ sends a message to the world that we desperately need to hear: God says, "I love you."

Christmas is Love Text: John 1:1-12 Introduction: For more than 10 years two British artists named David Chorley and Douglas Bower waded into the grain fields of England. Using some basic tools (strings, boards and crude sighting devices) they formed intriguing geometric patterns in the crops or ...read more

Scripture: John 1:1-12

Denomination: Independent/Bible

Wrapped In Love

Contributed by Dale Pilgrim on Dec 22, 2005

Father and Son worked in partnership to save the world.

It was young love. He wrote her a letter, trying to capture a poetic expression of how much she meant to him. He wrote, “For you, I would cross the hottest, driest desert. I would swim the deepest ocean and brave the wildest storm. I would climb the heights of Everest such is the depth of my love ...read more

Scripture: John 3:16

Denomination: Salvation Army

Discover Love Series

Contributed by Kevin Ruffcorn on Nov 5, 2006

The Psalmist God’s steadfast love in our lives. The truth of God’s steadfast love empowers us, and provides us comfort and hope

Psalm 136:1-26 “Discover Love” INTRODUCTION Thanksgiving will soon be upon us. This day, which has become encased in over eating and college football, has giving thanks for God’s blessings at its core. I want to take the month of November and examine the great blessings that God has poured ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 136:1-26

Denomination: Lutheran

Footprints Of Love Series

Contributed by Todd Stiles on Dec 14, 2006

A Savior is born! But it wasn’t easy! Discover the obstcles God’s love overcame in this Christmas Eve message from Luke 2.

“Footprints of Love” Luke 2:1-11 Tomorrow you will all do what you’ve been waiting to do for 364 days: open your presents! And I’m not just speaking to the children at this point, Mr. “I-Can’t-Wait-To-Play-My-Son’s-New-Video-Game.” I bet you’re excited, too, aren’t you? Admit it – you can’t wait ...read more

Scripture: Luke 2:1-11

Denomination: Baptist

Outrageous Love Series

Contributed by Martin Odom on Dec 25, 2006

We don’t have to do anything to earn God’s love. God loves us because we belong to Him. This was the final sermon in a series called That’s Outrageous.

Outrageous Love Romans 5: 1-8 We are living in a society that rewards success and punishes failure. From a very early age we are taught and conditioned to make good grades, to do well, to succeed, and to achieve. ---Those who do well are often the recipients of rewards, opportunities and ...read more

Scripture: Romans 5:1-8

Denomination: Methodist

God Is Love

Contributed by Christopher Decker on Dec 28, 2006

John gives us a message of God’s love after being connected to Jesus ministry.

April 30, 2006 There are times as a pastor when I look at the readings on the back of the bulletin and think…how am I ever going to craft a sermon out of this? The selections don’t speak to me and don’t seem relevant to the lives of the church or people. But then there are times when I read the ...read more

Denomination: Lutheran