Sermons on Selfless Affection:

Thanks-Living Pt 1

Contributed by Chris Mccall on Nov 21, 2012

A living sacrifice is different from all other sacrifice. A regular sacrifice would require something to die. Paul is appealing to us to offer this sacrifice that would continue to be very much alive, but surrendered or dedicated to the service of God.

We find the Apostle Paul appealing to all those who have experienced the mercy, love, & goodness of God. It is kind of like the “give-back program” because of all that has been done already for us. I want us to consider, during this holiday season of Thanksgiving, the idea Paul is ...read more

Scripture: Romans 12:1-2

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Learning To Love God Series

Contributed by Tom Fuller on Jun 25, 2012

What is the most important thing in the universe? The answer might surprise you but goes right to the heart of both the Old and New Testaments. Jesus reveals it to us in Mark 12 as we go in depth into loving God.

During the course of a heated debate between Jesus and the religious leaders, something happens that is like an oasis in the midst of the desert. A scribe approaches the group as the Sadducees are trying to trip Jesus up with some theological argument coming out of their misinterpretation of the ...read more

Scripture: Mark 12:29-31

Denomination: Calvary Chapel

Marriage And The Jesus Follower - Changing Who You Are Is Necessary Series

Contributed by Daren Mitchell on Jul 17, 2013

Followers of Jesus are affirmed by God because of who Jesus is, not because of who we are as an individual. God never accepts us for who we are, He accepts us because as followers of His Son, we are who we are because of Jesus. And God accepts Jesus.

Hebrews 13:4 "Give honor to marriage, and remain faithful to one another in marriage. God will surely judge people who are immoral and those who commit adultery." Our goal as followers including those of us who are married is to remain faithful. We started the series on Marriage and the Jesus ...read more

Scripture: Hebrews 13:4

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

The Specifics Of Christian Development - Part 3 Series

Contributed by Carl Allen on Oct 28, 2008

This is the last message in the Developing Christian character series, taking a look at the last two qualities of kindness and love we should possess.

The Specifics of Christian Development – Part 3 2 Peter 1:1-11 Intro Today we will conclude our consideration of the specifics of Christian development. We have noticed that Peter is very specific concerning what character qualities we should seek to develop as a Christian if we are going to ...read more

Scripture: 2 Peter 1:1-11

Denomination: Baptist

Jesus The Love Of God

Contributed by Mark Aarssen on Mar 14, 2009

Jesus Christ is God in the flesh, God in the Spirit and God in the Word. I can not accept nor should you dear Christian that we dethrone Jesus Christ from His glorious position as King of Kings and Lord of Lords to become a member of an amalgam of lesser

Jesus the Love of God: John 15:1-17 How do we tell the world that Jesus is the full expression of Gods love? This month in our Presbyterian Record we have an article entitled "Two Kinds of Knowledge" on pages 31 and 32 written by Dr. Rev. Joseph McLelland who is professor emeritus at McGill ...read more

Scripture: John 15:1-17

Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

Journeying With Jesus Through Lent #7: ‘by The Way Of Humble Service' Series

Contributed by Michael B. Perrott on Apr 7, 2009

A REFLECTION FOR MAUNDY THURSDAY: We contemplate Jesus’ act of humble service, and his desire that all his disciples do likewise as we live out our lives of faith as an example of loving service to others.

John 13:1-15 & 20 Sermon Series: Lent 2009 A REFLECTION FOR MAUNDY THURSDAY: We contemplate Jesus’ act of humble service, and his desire that all his disciples do likewise as we live out our lives of faith as an example of loving service to others. Journeying with Jesus through Lent #7 ‘By the ...read more

Scripture: John 13:1-15

Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

An Unconditional Love

Contributed by David Roth on Sep 19, 2015

Easter 6 (b) God’s love to us is unconditional. Living in that love we now love others.

John 15:9-17 “An unconditional love” J. J. May the words of my mouth, and the meditations of our hearts, be acceptable in Thy sight, O Lord, our Rock and our Redeemer. Amen. “An unconditional love” It’s Mother’s Day today. It’s a time we show our ...read more

Scripture: John 15:9-17

Denomination: Lutheran

Generosity For A Selfish Age Series

Contributed by Charles Wilkerson on Dec 8, 2009

God’s answer to growing our hearts three sizes larger is to live for Christ and one way we do this is to give generously, hilariously to others

Wheaton College, outside of Chicago, is home to The Billy Graham Center. It houses an auditorium, classrooms, and a museum containing priceless artifacts. A fire burned part of the room in 2004 sending thick black smoke visible four miles away. When the alarm sounded some immediately evacuated ...read more

Scripture: John 3:13-21

Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

A Tribe You Won’t Get Voted Off Series

Contributed by Ken Hubbard on Feb 3, 2010

A message on how the church should be an enabling, welcoming place for "survivors" of all this world dishes out.

INTRO ƒ{ Many are familiar with the popular TV series Survivor o If you’re like me and have never seen it let me explain. 1. 16 people are divided into 2 tribes and placed in a remote location 2. They have to survive off the land and pass difficult physical and mental tasks 3. At the end of ...read more

Scripture: Hebrews 10:24-25

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

A Love That Lasts A Lifetime

Contributed by Ken Pell on Jul 8, 2010

A wedding sermon on the permanency and power of love.

A LOVE THAT LASTS A LIFE TIME 1 Corinthians 13 & Proverbs 30:18-19 Sermon Objective: A wedding sermon on the permanency and power of love. My, oh my! Rob and Anna, I have been looking forward to this day. I know you have too. I believe God has wonderful things in store for you as a couple ...read more

Scripture: 1 Corinthians 13:1-13

Denomination: Nazarene

How Have We Despised Your Name? Series

Contributed by Paul Carlson on Apr 16, 2015

Since Jesus is the Lord of Hosts, sovereign; you ought to honor and respect Him.

Introduction: Absalom the son of King David — Israel’s greatest king began to despise (look down on with contempt/scorn) his father and made plans to become king in his father’s place. He secretly sowed seeds of division and rebellion in his father’s kingdom. He won over the ...read more

Scripture: Malachi 1:6

Denomination: Baptist

Take Up Your Cross Series

Contributed by Mark Aarssen on Jun 7, 2016

What are we projecting to other people about our service to the Lord if we are complaining about it instead of having fun while we are doing it? We get hung up when people in the world try to trip us up and slow down our walk to a crawl.

Take Up your cross Matthew 16:24-27 Years ago I remember hearing a radio broadcast of Dr. James Dobson from Focus on the Family. He was retelling a story about his son Ryan who was about three years old at the time. Little Ryan had gotten up early one morning before his Dad and Mom. He managed ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 16:24-27

Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

Living In Step With The Spirit: How To Know The Will Of God

Contributed by Justin Steckbauer on Jul 5, 2022

"It was Christmas Eve 1875 and Ira Sankey was traveling on a Delaware River steamboat when he was recognized by some of the passengers. His picture had been in the newspaper because he was the song leader for the famous evangelist D.L. Moody..."

"It was Christmas Eve 1875 and Ira Sankey was traveling on a Delaware River steamboat when he was recognized by some of the passengers. His picture had been in the newspaper because he was the song leader for the famous evangelist D.L. Moody. They asked him to sing one of his own hymns, but ...read more

Scripture: Galatians 5:16-26

Denomination: Salvation Army

The Lost And Found

Contributed by Mary Erickson on Mar 1, 2021

Sermon for the Second Sunday in Lent, Year B

February 28, 2021 Hope Lutheran Church Rev. Mary Erickson Mark 8:31-38 The Lost and Found Friends, may grace and peace be yours in abundance in the knowledge of God and Christ Jesus our Lord. Most public places have a lost and found. Schools, churches, grocery stores, bus stations. Somewhere ...read more

Scripture: Mark 8:31-38

Denomination: Lutheran

Encouraged To Endure Sermon V: Real Joy Endures Series

Contributed by Charles Cunningham on Feb 7, 2020

In these days when so many people seem to be so unhappy about almost everything, let us spread the real joy of knowing and serving Jesus!

Real Joy Endures My first Christian Service assignment was leader of a Youth for Christ Fellowship Group in Hapeville. The chorus we used as our theme song is familiar to all of you who were teenagers in the ...read more

Scripture: 1 Peter 4:11-19