Sermons on Show Love:

Go! And Show Mercy - Matthew 5:7 Series

Contributed by Dean Courtier on Feb 19, 2025

We continue our ‘Go! And…’ series by focusing on a powerful yet often misunderstood command from Jesus. Matthew 5:7: "God blesses those who are merciful, for they will be shown mercy."

Go! And Show Mercy - Matthew 5:7 Introduction Today, we continue our ‘Go! And…’ series by focusing on a powerful yet often misunderstood command from Jesus. Our key verse is found in Matthew 5:7: "God blesses those who are merciful, for they will be shown mercy." (Matthew 5:7, NLT) In ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 5:7, Lamentations 3:22-23, Ephesians 2:4-5, John 8:10-11, Luke 10:33-37, Luke 6:36, Colossians 3:13, James 2:13-17, Matthew 7:1-2, James 2:13, Proverbs 11:25, Romans 10:9  (view more)  (view less)

Denomination: Pentecostal

Love And Longing Series

Contributed by C. Philip Green on May 13, 2011

God's plan for our transformation begins and ends with love. First we taste God's love. Then we crave God's Word. Then and only then do we love God's people.

Kung Fu Panda is the story of a flabby, out-of-shape panda bear named Po who longs to learn the ancient art of kung fu. Amazingly, Po is selected by the village leaders to become the Dragon Warrior – the greatest kung fu master of all time. But in spite of his new status, Po is still a big, ...read more

Denomination: Evangelical Free

Don't Be A Show Off, Pt. 1

Contributed by Greg Tabor on Oct 23, 2005

This is the first part in a 3 part series on Jesus’ teaching about not doing acts of righteousness to be seen by men as the hypocrites do.

Don’t be a Show Off, Part 1 Lighthouse Assembly of God 10/23/05 Pastor Greg Tabor Introduction Read Matthew 6:1-4 Define ‘acts of righteousness’? Specifically there are three examples here: alms giving, prayer and fasting. These would be three things the Pharisees would have been involved in. ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 6:1-4

Denomination: Assembly Of God

Christian Love

Contributed by Anthony Zibolski on Jul 5, 2017

Looking at holiness through God's Word.

Christian Love 1 John 3:16-3:24 Prayer- Introduction- We begin a new series this week looking at holiness. Every time you mention holiness, people automatically think of perfection. We serve a holy and perfect God. We as God’s children strive to be holy by being more Christ-like. With ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 5:43-48

Denomination: Nazarene

Suppose You Show Up At The Banquet With No Oil?

Contributed by W Pat Cunningham on Nov 10, 2023

The experience of God is transcendent, in a sense more real than anything we’ve felt or smelled or seen. It is an experience of ultimate goodness, awesome beauty, and absolute truth.

Thirty-Second Sunday in Course 2023 Every human being yearns for true happiness. The problem with us as we grow up, however, is that our earliest experiences even before birth start us off in life as materialists. After conception, we are either growing or we are dying, so we are nutrition hogs; ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 63:2-8, 1 Thessalonians 4:13-18, Matthew 25:1-13

Denomination: Catholic

Doing The Work Of God

Contributed by Jeff Simms on Jun 4, 2003

To stress the importance of showing the compassion and love of God to others

“Doing the Work of God” John 9:1-7 Primary Purpose: To stress the importance of demonstrating the compassion of Christ. God calls us to work alongside him to do the work of God that we might display that we know Him. In this passage, the disciples see a man born blind. They assume v.2 that ...read more

Scripture: John 9:1-7

Denomination: Baptist

Its All About Us

Contributed by Jerry Stepp on Oct 8, 2008

Some points to show the Love of God Toward US

It’s All about Us Ephesians 1:1-14 ~Paul’s writing here in this book of Ephesians is about us and to us. So many times we look so close to what others think and say about us. When really all that matters is what God Himself thinks of us. He, and He alone has set the bar for us to measure up to, ...read more

Scripture: Ephesians 1:1-14

Denomination: Baptist

Celebrating Christmas When The Grinch Shows Up Series

Contributed by John Gaston on Dec 3, 2018

How can you still celebrate Christmas when you're surrounded by troubles? So were Mary and Joseph at the first Christmas, but Christmas still came and God brought healing to their world!

CELEBRATING CHRISTMAS WHEN THE GRINCH SHOWS UP INTRODUCTION A. CHRISTMAS IS ALWAYS A WONDERFUL TIME? 1. This whole month of December we’re looking at Christmas through the eyes of Dr. Seuss’ The Grinch. So keep an eye out for his green skin! 2. Have you ever had some major plans disrupted and ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 1:18-21, Luke 2:4-7

Denomination: Assembly Of God

Be Careful What You Show Your Enemy

Contributed by Donna Kazenske on Sep 7, 2002

Have you ever been set up by the enemy? Have you ever given in to his demonic schemes and deceptive devices because of lack of spiritual perception and divine guidance? Well, don’t feel like the lone ranger, because all of us have succumbed to the enemy’s

By: Donna J. Kazenske Have you ever been set up by the enemy? Have you ever given in to his demonic schemes and deceptive devices because of lack of spiritual perception and divine guidance? Well, don’t feel like the lone ranger, because all of us have succumbed to the enemy’s divisive plans at ...read more

Scripture: Isaiah 39:1-5, Isaiah 39:8

Denomination: *other

Sunday Before Lent. "Showing God's Glory"

Contributed by Stuart Mousir-Harrison on Feb 13, 2010

10-15 sermon on the Revised Common Lectionary readings for the Sunday Before Lent, Year C.

OT Reading: Exodus 34: 29-end NT Reading: 2 Cor 3:12- 4:2 Gospel: Luke 9: 28-36 We set tremendous store on first impressions. We can’t really help it, it’s all part of the human condition. That first impression may be based upon something as small as a name, or something about the ...read more

Scripture: Luke 9:28-36

Denomination: Anglican

For The Love Of God

Contributed by Thomas Bowen on May 6, 2005

The topic of Love again...Christian love out love as Christians.

For the Love of God 1 John 4:7-21 So, the topic this morning is Love “again.” Webster’s dictionary, defines love as a strong liking for someone or something, or a passionate affection for another person. Notice that Webster’s definition of love involves objects of the world, using the word ...read more

Scripture: 1 John 4:7-21

Denomination: Congregational

Show Me Your Glory (Part 2) Series

Contributed by Jefferson Williams on Oct 27, 2025

God answers Moses's prayer "show me Your glory" 1,500 years later on the Mount of Transfiguration.

Show me Your Glory (Part 2) Matthew 18:1-13 Pastor Jefferson M. Williams Chenoa Baptist Church 10-26-2025 The Future’s So Bright… What if I offered you 50 million dollars and all you had to do was not eat chocolate for a year? Yes, at the end of 365 days of no chocolate, you would receive 50 ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 17:1-13

Denomination: Baptist

#51 Love God – Love Others Series

Contributed by Chuck Sligh on Aug 23, 2021

What is the most important commandment in God’s Word? Jesus says in essence it is to LOVE. Mark 12:28-34 teach us who and how God wants us to love.

#51 Love God – Love Others Series: Mark Chuck Sligh August 22, 2021 TEXT: Please turn in your Bibles to Mark 12:28 INTRODUCTION You know, kids have some funny ideas about love, but some really get it. Illus. – Listen to these definitions of love by kids: • Karl, age 5, says “Love is when a girl ...read more

Scripture: Mark 12:28-34

Denomination: Baptist

Rediscovering Love

Contributed by David Dewitt on Feb 26, 2002

Love is the key to the Christian life

Rediscovering Love Matthew 22:34-40 February 10, 2002 Introduction This week we celebrate Valentine’s Day and all over the place we are seeing the decorations, the cards, the candy, stuffed animals and a host of things that are used to express love. With all of this focus on love, you would think ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 22:34-40

Denomination: Church Of God

The Debt Of Love Series

Contributed by Ed Vasicek on Dec 2, 2004

When we present ourselves as a living sacrifice to God, we join the fellowship of those who choose to focus upon loving God and loving others. How to love can be confusing. We need some hands on principles about Biblical love. Biblical Love does not ju

The Debt of Love (Romans 13:8-14) 1. Newspaper columnist and minister George Crane tells of a wife who came into his office full of hatred toward her husband. "I do not only want to get rid of him, I want to get even. Before I divorce him, I want to hurt him as much as he has me." Dr. Crane ...read more

Scripture: Romans 13:8-14

Denomination: Independent/Bible