Sermons on Suffering And Love:

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

God's Permission Not To Love Series

Contributed by Mark Schaeufele on Feb 23, 2007

God gives us permission not to love the world because who ever loves the world cannot love God.

God’s Permission Not to Love Text: 1 Jn. 2:15-17 Introduction 1. Illustration: There’s a story about a wealthy Christian who somehow got obsessed with the idea of taking some of his wealth to heaven. Now he knew the Bible clearly teaches that you can’t take it with you. But so obsessed was he ...read more

Scripture: 1 John 2:15-17

Denomination: Methodist

Love One Another

Contributed by Sam Peters on Feb 28, 2007

A message to a contemporary service on loving God and neighbor

Love One Another 1 John 4:7-12 7 Dear friends, let us love one another, for love comes from God. Everyone who loves has been born of God and knows God. 8 Whoever does not love does not know God, because God is love. 9 This is how God showed his love among us: He sent his one and only Son into the ...read more

Scripture: 1 John 4:7-12

Walking In Love - The Process

Contributed by Jeff Budzinski on Mar 3, 2007

· Mankind is born with the tendency to think and act selfishly, but the agape love of God is deposited within your heart when you became born again. Once a Believer develops in love, power becomes available, but walking in love is a process that requires

Introduction · Last week we spoke about the Law of Love and defined the importance of our love walk in our life. · We studied that without love, none of the principles of God work as intended. · We learned that the foundation of all the principles are rooted in the Law of Love. · This week we ...read more

Scripture: Ezekiel 36:26

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Bandages Of Love Ii

Contributed by Ken Harris on Mar 11, 2007

The purpose of this sermon is to motivate the hearers to show compassion for their neighbors.

“Bandages of Love II” Luke 10:25-37 (NIV) 11 March 2007 U.S. Army Chaplain (MAJ) Ken Harris Fort Ord Chapel Seaside, California BIG IDEA: Christians should be compassionate to their neighbors. References: Luke 10:25-37 (NIV); Romans 15:1-2 KJV - (We then that are strong ought to bear ...read more

Scripture: Luke 10:25-37

Denomination: Pentecostal

Mary's Extravagant Love

Contributed by Tim Zingale on Mar 19, 2007

A sermon for the 5th Sunday in Lent

5th Sunday in Lent John 12:1-8 "Mary’s Extravagant Love" 12:1 ¶ Six days before the Passover, Jesus came to Bethany, where Lazarus was, whom Jesus had raised from the dead. 2 There they made him a supper; Martha served, and Lazarus was one of those at table with him. 3 Mary took a pound of ...read more

Scripture: John 12:1-8

Denomination: Lutheran

A Mother Who Was Loved

Contributed by Sheldon Rox on Mar 24, 2007

A message about a mother who left to soon.

My Mother Dolores E Rox Home Going Service Corinthian Baptist Church April 7, 2004 There are five people in my life that have made me the person I am today, my grandfather who was the pillar of this family, my grandmother our spiritual inspiration, my uncle Billy who no matter what was going on, ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 23:1-9

Denomination: Baptist

How To Love God

Contributed by Kemuel Travis on Mar 29, 2007

To show what it means when we truly love God.

-Ask almost anyone in the united states if they love God and the answer would be “Yes!” -Sometimes, though, I think people misunderstand the question -Sometimes they think the question is “Do you love what God does for you?” -They have a servant kind of God -Some think the question is, “Do you ...read more

Scripture: Mark 12:28-34

Denomination: Wesleyan

Paul's Love Letter

Contributed by Jason Duhon on Oct 31, 2007

Paul’s Epistle to Philemon is an example of how Christians should love one another.

A. Opening 1. One of the best examples of a Christian’s love in action is in Paul’s epistle to Philemon. With only 25 verses, it is more accurately described as a note. Having written 13 of the 27 books in the New Testament, Paul the Apostle only wrote four to individuals: two to ...read more

Scripture: Philemon 1:1-25

Denomination: Baptist

Love The Family Glue Series

Contributed by Edward Hardee on Nov 9, 2007

Show the importantance of love in the family.

Love The Family Glue Theme: To show that the most important ingredient in a family is Love. Text: 1 Corinthians 13 1 Corinthians 13:4 ¶ Charity suffereth long, and is kind; charity envieth not; charity vaunteth not itself, is not puffed up, 5 Doth not behave itself unseemly, seeketh not her own, ...read more

Scripture: 1 Corinthians 13:1-13

Denomination: Church Of God

Love Of A Different Kind

Contributed by Andrew Chan on Nov 9, 2007

Love of God translates to love for others.

Love of a different kind Quite often, we hear movie stars or rock stars say “I love you” to their fans. This is because their fans buy tickets to see them in concerts or buy their CDs or go see their movies or purchase their products such unique fashion line of clothes, perfumes, shoes and other ...read more

Scripture: 1 John 4:9-11

Denomination: Evangelical Free