Sermons on Shared Love:

Suffering

Contributed by Kelly Benton on Jun 30, 2016

To share that the road to greatness always passes through suffering.

A man found a cocoon of the emperor moth and took it home to watch it emerge. One day a small opening appeared, and for several hours the moth struggled but couldn't seem to force its body past a certain point. Deciding something was wrong, the man took scissors and snipped the remaining bit of ...read more

Scripture: Isaiah 53:3-6

Denomination: Other

Living In The Kingdom Part 12 Series

Contributed by Rodney V Johnson on Feb 4, 2022

In this message we examine what Jesus said about how we should treat our enemies. This follows what we covered last week where Jesus talked about how we should be willing to turn the other cheek. To be a part of His kingdom, we must learn to love our enemies.

Living in the Kingdom 12 Scripture: Matthew 5:43-48; 7:12; Leviticus 19:18; James 4:17 In my message last week I shared with you what Jesus said about turning the other cheek and going the extra mile without being asked. Jesus said that we are to have a disposition that chooses to not seek ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 5:43-48, Matthew 7:12, Leviticus 19:18

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

"The Greatest Of These"

Contributed by Quintin Morrow on Mar 3, 2003

An exposition, with full text outline, of I Corinthians 13.

The Rev’d Quintin Morrow St. Andrew’s Episcopal Church Fort Worth, Texas www.st-andrew.com I Cor. 13 March 2, 2003 The Message Outline: I. The Primacy of Love (vv. 1-3). A. Without love we are nothing. B. Without love we accomplish nothing. II. The Particulars of Love (vv. 4-7). A. What love ...read more

Scripture: 1 Corinthians 13:1-13

Denomination: Episcopal/Anglican

Tour Of A Greenhouse

Contributed by Steven Simala Grant on Jan 24, 2003

In pursuit of a vision of discipleship, this sermon explores the picture of the church like a greenhouse: growing, nurturing, and transplanting. Concluding with a call to examine the soil of our soul.

Becoming a Greenhouse pt 2: Tour of a Greenhouse Matt. 13:1-9; 18-23 The Parable of the Sower (Matt. 13:1-9; 18-23): “A farmer went out to sow his seed. As he was scattering the seed, some fell along the path, and the birds came and ate it up. Some fell on rocky places, where it did not have ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 13:1-23

Denomination: Baptist

Goodness (For Goodness Sake!) Series

Contributed by D. Greg Ebie on Jul 15, 2005

The Fruit of The Spirit (Part 8) How does God’s Spirit produce goodness in our lives? [See sermons in Word format at www.praiseag.org]

GOODNESS (FOR GOODNESS SAKE!) The Fruit of The Spirit (Part 7) Galatians 5:22-23 • Galatians 5:16-25 (NIV) [22] But the fruit of the Spirit is love, joy, peace, patience, kindness, goodness, faithfulness, [23] gentleness and self-control. Against such things there is no law. ...read more

Scripture: Galatians 5:22-23

Denomination: Assembly Of God

Ya Gotta Have This

Contributed by Paul Decker on Aug 22, 2005

We must love each other.

YA GOTTA HAVE THIS John 15:12-17 S: Love C: David and Jonathan Pr: WE MUST LOVE EACH OTHER. ?: How? How is it to be observed? KW: Qualities TS: We will find in John 15:12-17 four qualities that demonstrate love for one another. Type: Narrative, ...read more

Scripture: John 15:12-17

Denomination: Baptist

The Wisest Investment

Contributed by Samuel Stone on Oct 31, 2007

The struggle with today’s passage is that on one hand Jesus is telling us the story of a ‘dishonest’ manager, and on the other hand, he wants us to learn from him. So today we will unfold the hidden treasure of wisdom from this parable and look at what he

Please read the scripture first: Luke 16:1-13 Herman and Henrietta were touring their brand-new house, a house that Henrietta had paid for with her money, a fact of which she often reminded Herman. In each room of the house, she said to her husband, “Herman, if it were not for my money, we ...read more

Scripture: Luke 16:1-13

Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

At The Heart Of The Matter It Is Really A Matter Of The Heart Series

Contributed by A.t. Stewart on Aug 3, 2004

Soul satisfaction comes from a heart that is captivated with Jesus.

AT THE HEART OF THE MATTER IT’S REALLY A MATTER OF THE HEART LUKE 7:36-50 CPS: Soul satisfaction comes from a heart that is captivated with Jesus. Introduction Today we are beginning our August emphasis: Finding soul satisfaction in God. Deep down we all want to be satisfied—content. Yet, ...read more

Scripture: Luke 7:36-50

The Most Excellent Way

Contributed by Steve Malone on Feb 1, 2005

Today, as we study chapter 13 of I Corinthians, we will discover the 3 reasons that Paul gives as to WHY, "the way of love", IS the most excellent way.

"THE MOST EXCELLENT WAY" TEXT: I CORINTHIANS 13 "A NEW COMMND I GIVE YOU; LOVE ONE ANOTHER AS I HAVE LOVED YOU SO YOU MUST LOVE ONE ANOTHER. BY THIS ALL MEN WILL KNOW THAT YOU ARE MY DISCIPLES IF YOU LOVE ONE ANOTHER" -- JOHN 13:34,35 "DEAR FRIENFDS, LET US LOVE ONE ANOTHER FOR LOVE ...read more

Scripture: 1 Corinthians 13:1-13

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

The Art Of Giving: The Fruitful Disciple

Contributed by Steven Simala Grant on May 8, 2007

What does it mean to "remain"? fruitfulness and total dependence.

The Art of Giving: The Fruitful Disciple John 15: 1-8; Nov. 23/24, 2002 Intro: How many of you know what you are supposed to do when you get lost in the woods? (answer: remain where you are until somebody comes and finds you). Have any of you ever tried to do that? Can you imagine how ...read more

Scripture: John 15:1-8

Denomination: Baptist

Mothers-A Godly Heritage Series

Contributed by Ray Ellis on May 10, 2004

This message uses Hannah as a godly model for Mothers.

Mothers – A Godly Heritage -Love in Action- I Samuel 1:1-18, 27 Today we give special honor to our mothers. Children were asked to answer questions and make comments about their mothers. What ingredients are mothers made of? 1. God makes mothers out of clouds and angel hair and everything nice ...read more

Scripture: 1 Samuel 1:1-18

Denomination: Free Methodist

The Vine And The Branches

Contributed by Samuel Hagle on Nov 27, 2003

This sermon shows the importance of remaining in the Lord for our spritual wellfare. To remain in Jesus we need to have the same life in us, as He did.

The Vine and the Branches It is at the end of Jesus’ public period. He is on his way thru the big Temple in Jerusalem with his disciples. They pass the big gate into the Holy of the Temple. Above those great gates is a great cluster of Grapes carved into the stone wall. It is a picture of that ...read more

Scripture: John 15:1-6

Denomination: *other

A Portrait Of A Godly Christian

Contributed by Brandon Park on Oct 13, 2006

The Tools God Uses to Develop His Character Within Us

A Portrait of a Godly Christian The Tools God Uses to Develop His Character within Us INTRODUCTION: - What makes a man of God? A woman of God? - Certainly he must be saved and a committed follower of Jesus Christ, but what are the traits or marks that distinguish that person as being different to ...read more

Scripture: Proverbs 20:7

Denomination: Baptist

An Elitist Mentality Part 1 Series

Contributed by Rodney V Johnson on Sep 5, 2016

This series focuses on how we as Christians adopt a mentality towards others that hinders the Holy Spirit from using us freely to minister to others.

An Elitist Mentality Part 1 Scripture: Mark 9:33-40; Gal. 2:11-14 The title of my message this morning is “An Elitist Mentality.” One of my co-workers, after discovering that I love to play golf, asked me if I was a “member” of any golf clubs. The person who asked me just assumed that I was ...read more

Scripture: Mark 9:33-41

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

How To Draw Near To God (I) Series

Contributed by Richard Tow on Sep 7, 2009

Practical instruction is shared for coming into closer intimacy with God.

How to Draw Near to God (1) James 4:8 4-5-09 Intro We begin this morning with this simple commandment from James 4:8 “Draw near to God and He will draw near to you.” The one thing everyone of us need is this nearness of God that James is referring to. (1)We know God is omnipresent. So in one ...read more

Scripture: James 4:8

Denomination: Charismatic