Sermons on Self Centered Love:

Truth, Love, And The Word Series

Contributed by Steven Buhr on Apr 7, 2009

what is truth? These are the famous words of Pilate, just before he gave in to the accusations of the crowds and the chief priests to have Jesus crucified. But instead of asking ‘what’ is truth, perhaps he should have asked ‘who’ is truth? Who is the trut

Truth, Love & the Word 1 Peter 1:22-25 22Now that you have purified yourselves by obeying the truth so that you have sincere love for your brothers, love one another deeply, from the heart.[a] 23For you have been born again, not of perishable seed, but of imperishable, through the ...read more

Scripture: 1 Peter 1:22-25

Denomination: Baptist

God's Special Love

Contributed by Tim Zingale on Jul 21, 2008

A sermon for the 11th Sunday after Pentecost Proper 12

11th Sunday after Pentecost Proper 12 Lectionary 17 Matthew 13:31-33, 44-52 Romans 8:26-39 God’s Special Love 35* Who shall separate us from the love of Christ? Shall tribulation, or distress, or persecution, or famine, or nakedness, or peril, or sword? 36* As it is written, "For thy sake we ...read more

Scripture: Romans 8:26-39

Denomination: Lutheran

I Love A Parade

Contributed by Brian Matherlee on Jul 23, 2008

Palm Sunday Message.

I LOVE A PARADE Palm Sunday March 16, 2008 Pastor Brian Matherlee • A little boy was sick on Palm Sunday and stayed home from church with his mother. His father returned from church holding a palm branch. The little boy was curious and asked, "Why do you have that palm branch, dad?" "You see, ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 118:26

Denomination: Wesleyan

Jesus Loves Me Series

Contributed by K. Edward Skidmore on Aug 21, 2008

Sermon #5 in the Hymn-writers series is about William Bradbury who wrote the music and chorus for "Jesus Loves Me"

Jesus Loves Me CHCC: August 10, 2008 INTRODUCTION: What would you guess is the best-known Christian Song all over the world? I bet it’s a toss-up between Silent Night, Amazing Grace … the song we’re going to talk about today. For over a hundred years this has been the first song many ...read more

Scripture: Mark 10:14-16

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Loving My Enemies

Contributed by Rodney Buchanan on Feb 20, 2011

1. Jesus is teaching us to stop the cycle of violence and revenge. 2. Jesus is sayi8ng that we have nothing to fear, and there is therefore no reason to seek revenge. 3. Jesus is telling us to take on the nature of God.

• In the movie “Fiddler on the Roof”, Tevye and his neighbors have been informed that the Tsar has evicted all Jews from their village and confiscated their land. There is a great upheaval and anger in the community, as you can imagine. If someone told this to you and all the ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 5:38-48

Denomination: Methodist

Falling In Love With The World

Contributed by Rick Gillespie- Mobley on Feb 26, 2011

This sermon looks at the lure of the world to win our hearts and the damage that is caused when we respond. Samson is a key figure that is discussed.

Falling In Love Again—Loving The World 2/20/2011 Judges 15:19-20 1 John 2:15-17 We are in our final message on “Falling In Love Again.” I began with “Loving The Saints,” Pastor Kellie with “Loving The Lord”, Pastor Toby with “Loving ...read more

Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

Loving The Ain'ts Series

Contributed by Rick Gillespie- Mobley on Feb 26, 2011

This sermon is about God's love for those of us who have been hurt, abused and rejected by others. It has a lot of emotional release and healing attached in it.

Falling In Love Again: Loving The Aints 2/6/11 Isaiah 53:1-15 Luke 4:14-20 Today we are starting a new series, “Falling In Love Again.” How many of you have fallen in love at least once. Everybody likes the feeling of falling in love. As a matter we even get so caught up ...read more

Scripture: Luke 4:14-21

Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

Love Came Down

Contributed by Dan Cormie on Dec 8, 2008

When the time had fully come, God sent His Son... A Christmas sermon which poses the question, "How have you received Him?"

Dakota Community Church December 07, 2008 (am) Love Came Down Galatians 4:1-7 1What I am saying is that as long as the heir is a child, he is no different from a slave, although he owns the whole estate. 2He is subject to guardians and trustees until the time set by his father. 3So also, when we ...read more

Scripture: Galatians 4:1-7

Denomination: Mennonite

Wonders Of His Love

Contributed by Joseph Smith on Dec 17, 2008

God has, in Christ, transformed the ordinary into the extraordinary, through the power of His love.

Which would you rank as the finest Christmas present you ever received? If you can go back in your memory and recall several Christmases, which was the gift that impressed you the most? Fellows, was it that electric train? I can’t explain it, but there is a touch of little boy in every man, no ...read more

Scripture: Isaiah 61:1-11

Denomination: Baptist

God Loves Israel Series

Contributed by Paul Clemente on Sep 13, 2010

God loves Israel but only a remnant will be saved!

Please open your Bibles to the Letter to the Romans. We continue our study of this wonderful letter to the church in Rome 2000 years ago. This letter is very much applicable to us today here in America. Read along with me the opening passage, Romans 1:1-7……. And so we can note that the letter is ...read more

Scripture: Romans 9:1-33

Denomination: Independent/Bible

Jesus Loves The Church

Contributed by David Scudder on Sep 13, 2010

I have met a lot of people who tell me that they believe in God, but they don't believe in organized religion. In other words, they don't care about going to church. Why does Christ love the church, or in our case, why does Christ love Bethel?

Purpose: To describe Christ's intimate connection with the local church. Aim: I want the listener to have an exalted view of the church. INTRODUCTION: I have met a lot of people who tell me that they believe in God, but they don't believe in organized religion. In other words, they don't care ...read more

Scripture: Ephesians 5:22-32

Denomination: Independent/Bible

Expressing Our Love

Contributed by Bill Burress on Sep 16, 2010

A sermon showing God's love through proof, prayer, and promise and how we should follow His example.

“Expressing Our Love” September 19, 2010 Well I imagine after seeing this weeks sermon title you probably relieved to know I wasn’t going to preach the same message again. After stepping on toes for ...read more

Scripture: 1 John 4:7-21

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Love Letters In The Sand

Contributed by Dr.w.samuel Legon on Sep 20, 2010

Stop right now and let Christ come into yuor life.

LOVE LETTERS IN THE SAND John 8:1Jesus went unto the mount of Olives. 2And early in the morning he came again into the temple, and all the people came unto him; and he sat down, and taught them. 3And the scribes and Pharisees brought unto him a woman taken in ...read more

Scripture: John 8:1-11

Denomination: Baptist

God's Love For The Ungodly Series

Contributed by Neil Richardson on Mar 14, 2008

Questions for application in small group Bible study

Romans 5 v 6 ¡V 8. Introduction. Read Ch 5: 1-5. Recap from last week, focusing on two issues: i) Peace. We¡¦re at peace with God through faith in Jesus Christ. ii) Sufferings. Obviously being experienced then (and now) but Paul highlights God use of these sufferings „_ perseverance „_ ...read more

Scripture: Romans 5:6-8

Denomination: Baptist

The Proof Is Found In Love Series

Contributed by Michael West on Apr 2, 2008

This sermon is about the servant Jesus and the example He gaves us that ushers in spirtual authority.

Sunday January 12th, 2003 Series: Spiritual Authority Part Two Sermon: The Proof Is Found In The Love Scripture: Philippians 2:4-5 Greatness does not come from position and titles. True greatness comes from being a servant. How many know there is power in the name of Jesus. Let’s see how Jesus ...read more

Scripture: Philippians 2:4-5

Denomination: Independent/Bible