Sermons on Spreading Love:

First Love Series

Contributed by Alison Bucklin on Jun 20, 2011

No matter how many and good the works you do for the church, if Jesus is not at the center of them you are missing the target.

Have you ever been in love? Remember back to those first dizzy days. Nothing else really mattered, did it, beyond when you would see your sweetheart next. Spending time with him or her was the most important thing in your life. Did you rush through chores to be ready earlier, or linger in front ...read more

Scripture: Revelation 2:1-7

Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

Love Story

Contributed by Alison Bucklin on Jun 23, 2011

Love doesn't mean never having to say you're sorry; it means being loved before you've even said it.

They came, streaming down to the Jordan from Judea, Galilee, Perea and Decapolis, Jewish men, women and children, hoping to hear the word of God. And they saw just what they expected. They saw a wild man, a hairy man, a man straight out of the Old Testament tradition. He was dressed, so Matthew ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 3:1-12

Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

Love Life Series

Contributed by C. Philip Green on Jun 24, 2011

If we want to love life, we must love people.

The Kid is the story of a successful, high-powered image consultant named Russ, who lives an empty life. Then one day, an 8-year-old boy shows up at Russ’ home. The boy’s name is Rusty and eventually Russ comes to realize that the kid is actually Russ himself when he was ...read more

Scripture: 1 Peter 3:8-12

Denomination: Evangelical Free

The Look Of Love Series

Contributed by Kevin Ruffcorn on Aug 4, 2014

One of the basic instructions of Jesus is to love one another. Love is the demonstration that we are in Jesus and Jesus is in us.

1 John 4:7-21 “The Look of Love” INTRODUCTION I read today’s lesson and I was overwhelmed by the number of times that the word “love” appeared. The Beatles song, “All You Need is Love,” popped into my mind and I wondered if this passage of scripture ...read more

Scripture: 1 John 4:7-22

Denomination: Lutheran

No Greater Love

Contributed by Ian Edwards on Aug 12, 2014

There is no love like the love God has for us!

“No Greater Love” Romans 8:31-39 31 What, then, shall we say in response to these things? If God is for us, who can be against us? 32 He who did not spare his own Son, but gave him up for us all—how will he not also, along with him, graciously give us all things? 33 Who will bring ...read more

Scripture: Romans 8:31-39

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Rethinking Love

Contributed by Dave Workman on Apr 26, 2011

Jesus love is raging, it’s extravagant, it’s illogical, it’s over-the-top, it’s revolutionary, it pushes the boundaries of how we define love.

A while back there was a news story on the BBC about a teenage girl in England who had her boyfriend’s nickname tattooed in Chinese on her stomach, symbolic of her “undying love” for him. A tattoo on your stomach?—that’s got to hurt. A little later—and who would ...read more

Scripture: Luke 6:27-35

Denomination: Vineyard

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

The Importance Of Love

Contributed by Kevin Jones on May 19, 2011

A look at the real importance of love

The Importance of Love Well in case you are unaware… today is Valentine’s Day. The origin of the day is uncertain as there are several stories of how this day came into existence, but the origin is not really that important. We do realize that it is big business for greeting card ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 22:36-39

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

The Greatest Of These Is Love Series

Contributed by David Dykes on Sep 5, 2013

Love is the first of the nine Fruits of the Spirit.

INTRODUCTION Over the summer we’re going to be spending time examining all nine fruit of the Spirit. My main goal for this series is the same as God’s goal—for each of us to display these nine character qualities every day of our lives. But you don’t have to try to be ...read more

Scripture: Galatians 5:22

Denomination: Baptist

Forgotten Love

Contributed by Mike Fogerson on Sep 11, 2013

50 years have passed since Israel had returned from Babylonian exile.Walls repaired, Temple rebuilt, nation restored. Nation was hurting and needing a fresh word from God. They had forgotten their first love.

“A Shining Glimmer of Hope at the End of The Age Series” Malachi Expository 12-Part Series “Forgotten Love” Malachi 1.2-5 2 of 12 June 30, 2013 Chester FBC Dr. Mike Fogerson, Speaker Introduction A Malachi 1:2-5 (NASB) 2 "I have loved you," says the LORD. But ...read more

Scripture: Malachi 1:2-5

Denomination: Baptist

The Titan Of Love Series

Contributed by Jeffery Anselmi on Sep 20, 2013

Love is not something that we would think would compete with God, but it can.

INTRODUCTION • SLIDE #1 • Take a moment and think about something you love dearly, it could be (SHOULD BE) your spouse, children, a possession, maybe you are in a relationship with someone. Just think about the thing you love the most. • No Sunday school answers think of ...read more

Scripture: Genesis 22:1-19

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Transformed By Love

Contributed by Andy Grossman on Sep 21, 2013

After responding to the call to follow Jesus we are transformed by Him. This sermon shares part of the process

“Transformed by Love” September 15, 2013 John 3:3-7 ”Jesus replied, “Very truly I tell you, no one can see the kingdom of God unless they are born again.” “How can someone be born when they are old?” Nicodemus asked. “Surely they cannot enter a ...read more

Scripture: 2 Corinthians 5:17-18

Denomination: Holiness

Walking In Love Series

Contributed by D Marion Clark on Jul 15, 2012

As Christians we are to be distinctive from walking in the ways of the world by walking in love.

Introduction Back in the late summer and fall, we explored together the fourth chapter of Ephesians, a chapter rich with teaching about the church and the individual Christian life. Let’s review briefly. The first three chapters of Ephesians form one glorious doxology extolling the riches we have ...read more

Scripture: Ephesians 5:1-2

Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

The Life Of Love

Contributed by Howard Strickland on Jul 18, 2012

Love is a verb. Sometimes we sing songs of Christ's love, and even our love for Him, but what about our love for other?

The Life of Love 1 John 3:1-3NLT Traits: gentleness, soft spoken, wisdom from above, every trait comes from God’s love. Concern, prayerful heart, sweet spirit, caring etc. Pray that God will help me to quit smoking! I asked him one question: “Do you think God ...read more

Scripture: 1 John 3:1-3

Denomination: Pentecostal

Lessons In Love

Contributed by Andy Grossman on Jul 21, 2012

Jesus gave us a new command. Are we walking in obedience to it?

Lessons from Vacation, 2012 July 22, 2012 Job 14:1-5 “Man born of woman is of few days and full of trouble. He springs up like a flower and withers away; like a fleeting shadow, he does not endure. Do you fix your eye on such a one? Will you bring him before you for judgment? Who can ...read more

Scripture: Job 14:1-12

Denomination: Holiness