Sermons on Sincere Love:

God's Special Love

Contributed by Tim Zingale on Jul 21, 2008

A sermon for the 11th Sunday after Pentecost Proper 12

11th Sunday after Pentecost Proper 12 Lectionary 17 Matthew 13:31-33, 44-52 Romans 8:26-39 God’s Special Love 35* Who shall separate us from the love of Christ? Shall tribulation, or distress, or persecution, or famine, or nakedness, or peril, or sword? 36* As it is written, "For thy sake we ...read more

Scripture: Romans 8:26-39

Denomination: Lutheran

Love - The Greatest Of All Series

Contributed by David Owens on Jul 21, 2008

To really understand the "love chapter," a person has to read it in context. All the problems the Corinthians were facing in the church could be corrected by love.

Introduction: A. One day an elderly woman and her little grandson, whose face was sprinkled with bright freckles, spent the day at the zoo. 1. Lots of children were waiting in line to get their face painted by a local artist who was decorating them with tiger paws. 2. A girl in line turned to the ...read more

Scripture: 1 Corinthians 13:1-13

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

I Love A Parade

Contributed by Brian Matherlee on Jul 23, 2008

Palm Sunday Message.

I LOVE A PARADE Palm Sunday March 16, 2008 Pastor Brian Matherlee • A little boy was sick on Palm Sunday and stayed home from church with his mother. His father returned from church holding a palm branch. The little boy was curious and asked, "Why do you have that palm branch, dad?" "You see, ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 118:26

Denomination: Wesleyan

The Four Levels Of Love Series

Contributed by Brian Atwood on Mar 7, 2008

Where the joy of living a significant life comes from.

We’re in this series called, “Made to Count – Am I Living a Life that Matters?” Last week in chapter one of John’s letter we discovered that FELLOWSHIP is one of the keys to living a life that matters. We’ve got to interact with others according to God’s instructions in order to live a ...read more

Scripture: 1 John 2:1-29

Denomination: Baptist

God's Love Demonstrated Series

Contributed by Freddy Fritz on Mar 7, 2008

In this sermon we look at a fifth blessing of justification, a fifth possession in Christ, which is God’s love demonstrated.

Scripture In Romans 5:1-11 we read of several blessings of justification. Let’s read Romans 5:1-11, paying special attention to verses 6-8, which is our text for today: "1 Therefore, since we have been justified by faith, we have peace with God through our Lord Jesus Christ. 2 Through him we have ...read more

Scripture: Romans 5:6-8

Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

God's Love For The Ungodly Series

Contributed by Neil Richardson on Mar 14, 2008

Questions for application in small group Bible study

Romans 5 v 6 ¡V 8. Introduction. Read Ch 5: 1-5. Recap from last week, focusing on two issues: i) Peace. We¡¦re at peace with God through faith in Jesus Christ. ii) Sufferings. Obviously being experienced then (and now) but Paul highlights God use of these sufferings „_ perseverance „_ ...read more

Scripture: Romans 5:6-8

Denomination: Baptist

Legalism, Lordship, Love

Contributed by Mike Cleveland on Mar 30, 2008

3 Relationships, 3 Lessons to Learn

22 After this, Jesus and his disciples went out into the Judean countryside, where he spent some time with them, and baptized. 23 Now John also was baptizing at Aenon near Salim, because there was plenty of water, and people were constantly coming to be baptized. 24 (This was before John was put in ...read more

Scripture: John 3:22-36

Denomination: Independent/Bible

God's Unrequited Love Series

Contributed by Ed Vasicek on Mar 31, 2008

When we become passive, smug, or listless in our relationship to God, He does not take it lightly; God doesn’t just want what we DO, He wants US, heart and soul.

God’s Unrequited Love (Malachi 1:1-14) 1. We divide the OT prophets into two categories: the Pre-exhilic and the post-exhilic. The line of demarcation is 606 BC, when the Babylonian captivity began. In 586 BC, the temple was destroyed. The prophets who were active during this time or earlier ...read more

Scripture: Malachi 1:1-14

Denomination: Independent/Bible

The Proof Is Found In Love Series

Contributed by Michael West on Apr 2, 2008

This sermon is about the servant Jesus and the example He gaves us that ushers in spirtual authority.

Sunday January 12th, 2003 Series: Spiritual Authority Part Two Sermon: The Proof Is Found In The Love Scripture: Philippians 2:4-5 Greatness does not come from position and titles. True greatness comes from being a servant. How many know there is power in the name of Jesus. Let’s see how Jesus ...read more

Scripture: Philippians 2:4-5

Denomination: Independent/Bible

He Is Altogether Lovely Series

Contributed by Jonathan Campbell on Apr 4, 2008

The believer’s opinion of Christ.

1. HIS HEAD "His head is as the most fine gold". We are reminded of the description given of the risen Saviour by John in Revelation 1:14 "His head and his hairs were white like wool". The head that once was crowned with thorns Is crowned with glory now; A royal diadem adorns The mighty Victor’s ...read more

Scripture: Song of Songs 5:10-16

God Loves You

Contributed by Brian Harvison on Apr 7, 2008

Love is a very popular topic in the Scriptures. Probably one of the most twisted truths’ of the Bible being taught and talked about today is the Love of God.

God Loves You Three sons left home, started careers and prospered. Getting back together, they discussed the gifts that they were able to give their elderly mother for her 70th birthday. The first said, “I built a huge house for Mom.” The second said, “I sent her a Mercedes with a driver.” The ...read more

Scripture: John 3:16

Denomination: Baptist

The Greatness Of God's Love

Contributed by Jimmy Dillon on Apr 9, 2008

This sermon explore’s just how deep God’s love really is for His children.

“The Greatness of God’s Love” Ephesians 3:17-19 (NLT) INTRODUCTION We are taught very young age – God is love Bible tells us that GOD IS LOVE Jesus loves me this I know…bible tells me so But, I am not for sure that we grasp THE GREATNESS OF GOD’S LOVE It is so great I don’t think it can be ...read more

Scripture: Ephesians 3:17-19

Denomination: Baptist

Following The Example Of Love Series

Contributed by Robert Higgins on Apr 15, 2008

We can try to unify around a cause, a vision, a goal, a presidential candidate, or even a need, but none of those forms of unity glorify God. They glorify the cause, the vision the goal or the candidate. It is only when we, like a piano, are each tuned

We are fast approaching Easter, this upcoming Friday we will be celebrating (yes, celebrating) Good Friday, the day of our Lord’s crucifixion with a service that begins at 7pm. Then Sunday morning, you can expect a rousing encounter with our Risen Savior as we declare His glories! Invite your ...read more

Scripture: Philippians 2:5-11

Denomination: Baptist

How Lovely On The Mountains Series

Contributed by Chris Appleby on Aug 7, 2008

Jesus Christ has come to bring us back to God, to clear the way for us to enter once again into his presence. Christ has died to forgive our sins. Christ has risen to bring us new life. Empowered by God’s Holy Spirit we’re called to go out, to spread the

It’s amazing what a brief description we’re given of such a world changing event, isn’t it? Here’s Jesus Christ, the Son of God, coming back to life after being crucified by the Jewish and Roman authorities and all we get are three verses of terse almost bare boned narrative. There was an ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 28:1-10

Denomination: Anglican

Speaking Of Love & Marriage

Contributed by Christopher Martin on Aug 16, 2008

A wedding sermon for a young couple just out of college. I used a dual text, Genesis 2:18-24 and 1 Corinthians 13:4-7.

Justin and Amanda, here you are, standing in front of this altar, surrounded by your family and friends, ready to make your vows as husband and wife. All the planning, all the phone calls, little details you have had to prepare for, it’s all over, and here you are. Your wedding day. It’s my hope ...read more

Scripture: Genesis 2:18-24

Denomination: Lutheran