Sermons on Serve In Love:

Overwhelming Love

Contributed by Melvin Newland on Jan 24, 2001

There is no record of anyone ever coming to Jesus & telling Him, "Lord, I love you." But here is a woman who expressed her love in the only way she knew how.

MELVIN M. NEWLAND, MINISTER RIDGE CHAPEL, KANSAS, OK (REVISED: 2016) TEXT: Mark 14:3-9 The scene is Bethany, a village just a few miles from Jerusalem, & the time is the night before Jesus' triumphal entry. In just a few days He will be arrested, tried, convicted, ...read more

Scripture: Mark 14:3-9

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

The Love Of Christ

Contributed by Mike Turner on Jan 16, 2005

A message dealing with facts concerning his love.

The Love of Christ Romans 8:35-39 An atheist & a minister were standing in a long shopping queue. The atheist, looking at the minister’s dog collar, says "I don’t believe in God." The minister, at first taken aback by this comment out of the blue, says "Really, I do. But listen, if you don’t ...read more

Scripture: Romans 8:35-39

Denomination: Baptist

Loving The World 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.

13, June 2004 Dakota Community Church Love in the Family of God Part Three: Loving the World 1Peter 2: 9-10 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. ...read more

Scripture: 1 Peter 2:9-10

Denomination: Mennonite

The Love Of God

Contributed by Steaven Snow on Feb 9, 2005

The love of God is revealed in His willing sacrifice of His own Son for unworthy man.

The Love of God TEXT: John 3:11-16 11 Verily, verily, I say unto thee, We speak that we do know, and testify that we have seen; and ye receive not our witness. 12 If I have told you earthly things, and ye believe not, how shall ye believe, if I tell you of heavenly things? 13 And no man hath ...read more

Scripture: John 3:11-16

Denomination: Baptist

Sin And Love Series

Contributed by Bishop Raymond Allan Johnson on Feb 9, 2005

This is a sermon that was written to respond to certain self-righteous people in the church

SIN! But God commendeth his love toward us, in that, while we were yet sinners, Christ died for us. Romans 5:8 Recently, in he interactive part of Bible Study, the discussion turned to a member of this church who has recently made a “lifestyle choice.” The member who started the discussion made ...read more

Scripture: Romans 5:8

Denomination: *other

Divine Love

Contributed by Sam Guilliams on Feb 15, 2005

God’s Creation, Sorrow, and Redemptive Plan.

Divine Love Introduction A) From the book, “Knowing God,” by J.I. Packer -- There is tremendous relief in knowing that His love to me is utterly realistic, based at every point on prior knowledge of the worst about me, so that no discovery can disillusion Him about me, in the way I am so often ...read more

Scripture: Genesis 1:1-26

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Born To Love Series

Contributed by Jeffery Anselmi on Feb 19, 2005

One of the things we are called to do is to FERVENTLY love one another,

INTRODUCTION  SLIDE 1  Over the last couple of weeks we have talked about trying to stay clean in an unclean world, or put another way, we were encouraged to stay out of the mud. Last week we looked at why we need to stay out of the mud.  When you belong to Jesus, we should ...read more

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Loving Jesus

Contributed by David Dewitt on Feb 23, 2005

As Christians we are called to live our lives with an absolute love for Jesus

Loving Jesus John 21:15-17 February 13, 2005 Morning Service Introduction As Valentine’s Day approaches I just want to make one thing clear - I love my wife • There are times when I don’t enjoy being with her - but I love her • There are times when I don’t want to talk to her - but I love her • ...read more

Scripture: John 21:15-17

Denomination: Church Of God

Love Connection

Contributed by Dana Visneskie on Feb 23, 2005

Making our love real towards God and our families is what this message is about. I show 3 ways we can grow in our love towards God and each other, enjoy!

Title: Love Connection Text: John 15:9-17; key verse is 13 Pray!!! Read Text!!! Introduction: - How many people remember seeing the show Love Connection? - A show where they would try to match either a male or female with 3 possible bachelors. - In hopes of making a love connection. - Well in ...read more

Scripture: John 15:9-17

Denomination: Pentecostal

Got Love

Contributed by Thomas Bowen on Mar 12, 2005

Love inside the church is too much like love in the family. We are hard on the ones we love. Love within the church is good stuff and Paul explains the standard.

Got Love 1 Corinthians 13:4-8A I went to a wedding yesterday. It was one of thoes events that brought the reality of time and how many years have passed into clearer focus. The groom was the son of some really good friends. He is about the same age as James. I congratulated our friends on ...read more

Scripture: 1 Corinthians 13:4-8

Denomination: Congregational

Loving The Way

Contributed by Wendell Blackburn on Mar 14, 2005

Loving Your Brother’s and Sister’s

Loving “THE WAY” The Apostle Paul ended Chapter 12 of 1st Corinthians sayin: But covet earnestly the best Gifts: and yet show I unto you a more Excellent way!! Many folks today feel that Paul is showing us how To administer the Gifts properly and that is IN LOVE!!!! AMEN. The Bible says ...read more

Scripture: 1 Corinthians 13:1-13

Denomination: Pentecostal

No Greater Love Series

Contributed by Bishop Raymond Allan Johnson on Mar 22, 2005

At Easter, God commends His love to us ... that Christ died for us, espite our sinful state

NO GREATER LOVE For God so loved the world … When I got ready to order the invitations for the Thirtieth Anniversary Service I was frustrated by the choices that were available to me from my printer. Every layout that had a Cross was a “crucifix:” all of them had a representation of Jesus, still ...read more

Scripture: John 3:16-17

Denomination: *other

"Understanding Love”

Contributed by Keith Foskey on Mar 25, 2005

Love is not always easy to explain, or even to understand

“Understanding Love” 1 Corinthians 13 OPENING JOKE: Illustration “Love-letter lament” Dearest Jimmy, No words could ever express the great unhappiness I’ve felt since breaking our engagement. Please say you’ll take me back. No one could ever take your place in my heart, so please forgive me. I ...read more

Scripture: 1 Corinthians 13:1-8

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

God Is Love Series

Contributed by Stephan Brown on Mar 30, 2005

The final installment in a series on the Character of God from Psalm 139. God’s Love.

The Character of God: God Is Love Psalm 139:17,18 How precious to me are your thoughts, O God! How vast is the sum of them! 18 Were I to count them, they would outnumber the grains of sand. When I awake, I am still with you. I. God loves you—this is why the Psalmist spoke of precious ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 139:17-18

Denomination: Assembly Of God

And The Greatest Of These Is Love

Contributed by Kevin Ruffcorn on Apr 11, 2005

Love is the key element in touching the lives around us with the gospel of Jesus Christ.

I Corinthians 13:13 “And the Greatest of These is Love” INTRODUCTION Mother’s Day is a day when we celebrate God’s gift of love and loving relationships. While some of us have mother’s who have not been nurturing or supportive, most of us have experienced the presence of people love us. We ...read more

Scripture: 2 Corinthians 13:13

Denomination: Lutheran