Sermons on Serve In Love:

Eulogy Bernice Simmons

Contributed by Rick Gillespie- Mobley on Feb 18, 2008

This is a Christian mother and wife of 53 years who loved serving the Lord especially as an usher. She truly served well.

Eulogy Bernice Simmons 2/14/2008 There is a song that tells the story behind the smile you often saw on Bernice Simmons’ face. The words were, “What a day that will be, when my Jesus I shall see, when I look upon his face, the one who saved me by his grace, what a day, glorious day that ...read more

Scripture: 2 Timothy 4:6-9

Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

Free Not To Be Me

Contributed by David Roth on Mar 21, 2015

Lent 5 (B). Christ gave his life as a ransom, freeing us not only from sin, but from our own flesh and the power of the devil. We are now free to serve others, as we live under Him in His kingdom.

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. “Free not to be me” Jesus and his disciples are on their way to Jerusalem. And as they are walking, He is telling them about His upcoming ...read more

Scripture: Mark 10:35-45

Denomination: Lutheran

Elijah's Question For Pagan America

Contributed by Donald Whitchard on Aug 24, 2021

Just as the prophet Elijah challenged the people of Israel to make up their minds as whether to serve God or Ba'al, the same question needs to be brought before America today. The time has come to settle the issue and accept the consequences.

This nation is at the edge of the cliff. All it will take is one more step to go over, regulating America to the dustbin of history. For over sixty years since prayer and Bible reading were removed from the public schools by a poor interpretation of the First Amendment by a liberal Supreme Court ...read more

Scripture: 1 Kings 18:21, Joshua 24:15, Deuteronomy 30:15, Luke 16:13, John 6:67  (view more)  (view less)

Denomination: Baptist

The Meaning Of Love

Contributed by Chris Appleby on Oct 7, 2001

Jesus teaching on love is totally radical. He pushes us to practice love, rather than giving excuses, and he points out that to love is to be a neighbour to anyone we might come across who needs our care.

You may remember the Beatles, back in the 60’s singing "All you need is Love." There’s no doubt that there was a great truth carried in those simple lyrics. If we were to look around the world today, it’s clear that a good dose of love would cure many of the world’s ills. But it’s easier said than ...read more

Scripture: Luke 10:25-37

Denomination: Anglican

Loving The Unlovable

Contributed by John Stensrud on Apr 29, 2001

The main idea of our teaches us what we must do in order to hear Jesus say to us "Today salvation has come to this house". As we look at story, we need to ask ourselves: "Have I done what is necessary?" "Has Jesus said these words to me?"

by Pastor John Stensrud Immanuel Baptist Church Elgin, Il April 1, 2001 Luke 19:1 Jesus entered Jericho and was passing through. 2 A man was there by the name of ZACCHEUS; he was a chief tax collector and was wealthy. 3 He wanted to see who Jesus was, but being a short man he could not, because ...read more

Scripture: Luke 19:1-10

Denomination: Baptist

Examples In Love

Contributed by James Bryant on Apr 30, 2001

Define Love..............

EXAMPLES IN LOVE 1 Corinthians 13:4 (4) Charity suffereth long, and is kind; charity envieth not; charity vaunteth not itself, is not puffed up, How do we know love when we see it? What are some of the ways that love expresses itself? 1. Here we find that, love suffers long. Love puts ...read more

Scripture: 1 Corinthians 13:4

Denomination: Baptist

A Love Language

Contributed by Eric Sellgren on May 12, 2001

What is the Gift of tongues for?

I was at University when Jill and I were engaged. In 1959, during the summer Long Vacation, I worked as a Nursing Auxiliary at a Mental Hospital in Sussex, England, for a period of six to eight weeks. It was the first time we`d been separated for such a long period of time and we knew we would ...read more

Scripture: 1 Corinthians 12:10-11

Denomination: Episcopal/Anglican

Extravagant Love

Contributed by Michael Hensley on Apr 11, 2001

Four facts of Extravagant Love

Here is a true story about a nine-year-old boy who lived in a rural town in Tennessee. His house was in a poor area of the community. A church had a bus ministry that came knocking on his door one Saturday afternoon. The kid came to answer the door and greeted the bus pastor. The bus pastor ...read more

Scripture: John 12:1-11

Denomination: Baptist

Practical Love

Contributed by David Dewitt on Oct 21, 2001

Jesus is calling His people to live a life of practical love for the world to see.

Practical Love Luke 10:29-37 October 21, 2001 Introduction A survivor of a Nazi death camp wrote these words very bitterly: "Here’s to a world that did not care. To those who had eyes but would not see. To those who had ears but would not hear. To those who had voices but would not ...read more

Scripture: Luke 10:29-37

Denomination: Church Of God

The Power Of Love

Contributed by David Dewitt on Oct 31, 2001

This Bible study reveals the power of loving Jesus has on our lives.

The Power of Love Luke 7.36-50 Midweek Bible Study October 1, 1997 1. What is happening? Jesus was invited to the house of a Pharisee and a sinful woman hears of Jesus being in town and enters the home. She goes to Jesus and immediately begins to wash His feet and anoints Him with perfume. This ...read more

Scripture: Luke 7:36-50

Denomination: Church Of God

Lost Love Series

Contributed by Paul Etterling on Jul 9, 2001

An exploration of the church in Ephesus according to the words of the Lord in the book of the Revelation.

1 Unto the angel of the church of Ephesus write; These things saith he that holdeth the seven stars in his right hand, who walketh in the midst of the seven golden candlesticks; 2 I know thy works, and thy labour, and thy patience, and how thou canst not bear them which are evil: and thou hast ...read more

Scripture: Revelation 2:1-7

Denomination: Baptist

The Need For Love

Contributed by Jonathan Mcleod on Jul 23, 2001

Christians need to show love without hypocrisy.

Some time ago a young sailor called his parents after his release from the military service. He said he was bringing his buddy home to stay with him. “You see, Mom,” he said, “my friend is pretty badly broken up. He was severely wounded and has only one leg, one arm, and one eye.” After a ...read more

Scripture: Romans 13:8-10

Denomination: Baptist

The Disipline Of Love

Contributed by Robert Kerr on Aug 4, 2001

God sends punishment to Israel in order that she will be fully redeemed.

The Disipline of Love INTRODUCTION: God loved the children of Israel so much that He no longer could allow them to treat Him with such unholy, self-righteous, adulterous behavior. God desired His wayward children to return to Him. When they would not listen to the words of His heart, He spoke ...read more

Denomination: Baptist

The Love Bug

Contributed by Peter Baumgartle on Aug 8, 2001

How to fall in love without falling out of God’s will

INTRODUCTION “Romeo, Romeo, where Art thou Romeo?” “Here I am!” - They use to call me Romeo (Romeo Baumgartle) Because I was so cute... until puberty - My OLDER SISTER told me I drove all of her friends CRAZY - I read Romeo & Juliet (the Clef Notes) . I don’t get it - Boy meets girl... ...read more

Scripture: Galatians 5:1-25, 1 Corinthians 6:14-15

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Loving The Brethren Series

Contributed by Rick Macdonald on Aug 8, 2001

If it was required of us to draw a picture of love, before we could really identify love, I wonder what love would look like?

Loving the Brethren February 6, 2000 INTRODUCTION: If it was required of us to draw a picture of love, before we could really identify love, I wonder what love would look like? Would we put a face on it and give it a personality; Or would we attempt to draw our perception of God, since “God is ...read more

Scripture: 1 John 3:10-16

Denomination: Pentecostal