Sermons on The Commandment Of Love:

A Love For The Ages

Contributed by Dennis Lee on Feb 11, 2021

Today's message is given on Valentine's Day, and it looks at God's valentine's card for us revealing His incredible, unbelievable, frightening, limitless, and uncommon love for us.

Valentine’s Day Service “A Love for the Ages” ** Watch: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=SNtpPrkt4kA Introduction For centuries, if not millenniums, people have been looking for love. And if I could borrow the lyrics and title from an old country western song, they’ve been looking for love in all ...read more

Scripture: Jeremiah 31:3, Romans 5:8, Romans 8:38-39, 1 John 3:1, John 3:16, Ephesians 3:17-18  (view more)  (view less)

Denomination: Foursquare

True Love Series

Contributed by Matthew Kratz on Feb 12, 2021

1) The Foretelling of Heavenly Love (1 Peter 1:10-11a), 2) The Founding of Heavenly Love (1 Peter 1:11b-12a) 3) The Forthtelling of Heavenly Love (1 Peter 12b), and 4) The Fathoming of Heavenly Love (1 Peter 12c).

1 Peter 1:10-12 10 Concerning this salvation, the prophets who prophesied about the grace that was to be yours searched and inquired carefully, 11 inquiring what person or time the Spirit of Christ in them was indicating when he predicted the sufferings of Christ and the subsequent glories.12 It ...read more

Scripture: 1 Peter 1:10-12

Denomination: Other

How To Love Series

Contributed by John Dobbs on Feb 20, 2021

No doubt there were many acts of helping and kindness, neighbors checking in on neighbors that we will never hear about. We call the people who do these kinds of things “Good Samaritans.” One writer said the parable of the Good Samaritan “is one of the most gripping that Jesus ever told...

How To Love Luke 10:25-37 Introduction This has been an incredible week across the US … and unfortunately with much destruction and many deaths. Over 70% of the United States were covered in snow. As we thaw out from the frozen weather experience we hear many stories of care and service. ...read more

Scripture: Luke 10:25-37

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Done For Love

Contributed by Gaither Bailey on Apr 4, 2019

What are we willing to do selflessly for the love of Jesus?

Done For Love John 12: 1 - 8 Intro: As I worked on this sermon, I heard in my head a song from “A Chorus Line.” I can imagine Mary singing this song later in her life. It goes like this, “Kiss today goodbye, the sweetness and the sorrow. Wish me luck, the same to you. But I can’t regret what ...read more

Scripture: John 12:1-8

Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

Extravagant Love

Contributed by Ryan Ferwerda on Apr 5, 2019

There are some stories that are so wonderful they leave us feeling blessed just by hearing them. The story of God's extravagant love is one such story.

There are certain stories that at the moment you read them or hear them they have the ability to really tug on the strings of the heart. They are so moving, so beautiful that you can’t help but feel blessed just by the mere fact of having heard or read them. This is exactly the way I felt when I ...read more

Scripture: Luke 15:11-32

Denomination: Lutheran

Growth And Love

Contributed by Chidi Ejeagba on Jan 23, 2021

There is a very powerful relationship between growth and love. Without growth, it will be impossible to share love. A full grown love must be shared.

Dr Martin Luther King Jr once said, and I quote: "We must discover the power of love, the redemptive power of love. And when we do that, we will make of this old world a new world, for love is the only way." Now we are in the rainy season, and the rains have started, everything has ...read more

Scripture: 1 John 4:7-21

First Love

Contributed by Dewayne Bolton on Sep 7, 2012

To encourage believers to keep their first love alive and viberant

REVELATION 2:1-5 FIRST LOVE INTRO: A. John had been banished to the Island of Patmos and while there he was overshadowed by the Holy Spirit while worshiping God. a. Being overshadowed by the Holy Spirit he was shown things which must shortly take place. b. I do not have time to elaborate on those ...read more

Scripture: Revelation 2:1-5

Denomination: Holiness

Willing To Love

Contributed by John Stackhouse on Mar 4, 2016

One of the greatest love stories of all time.

*Recently a "Husband Shopping Center" opened in one of our major cities*, where women could go to choose a husband from among many men. It was laid out with five floors, with the men increasing in positive attributes as you ascended up the floors. The only rule was once you opened the door to any ...read more

Scripture: Ruth 1:8-18

Denomination: Nazarene

For The Love Of Pete

Contributed by Andrew Corbett on Apr 1, 2016

Following Christ as a leader involves answering one essential question. This question is answered by how we respond to the Enemy's sifting, and how we respond to Christ's impassioned enquiries.

<h1>For The Love of Pete</h1> Of the many interactions that The Christ had with people, He had two particularly extremely curious conversations with his chief apostle, Peter. Curious may not be the right word. Bewildering may be more apt. One of them required Peter to act, the other required Peter ...read more

Scripture: Luke 22:31-32

Denomination: Pentecostal

Love In Bloom Series

Contributed by Ed Vasicek on Mar 11, 2019

Genuine believers put in great effort toward loving fellow believers, and yet are willing to be hated for doing right.

Love in Bloom (I John 3:11-18) 1. In the world, a lot of people do things for spite. Here are a few real life examples from some blogs: Today, my boss got mad at me because I told her that I wouldn't be able to work two days out of the week, due to college classes. She then cut back my hours ...read more

Scripture: 1 John 3:11-18

Denomination: Independent/Bible

Love Not The World

Contributed by Imelda Mesa on Feb 13, 2022

You CAN NOT LOVE THE WORLD AND LOVE GOD AT THE SAME TIME

Our relationship with God is the most important and critical relationship we can have in this life. It has no expiry date. Yet, you cannot take it for granted as if you will live for a million years. Like our other relationships, our relationship with God is a matter of personal choice. You’re ...read more

Scripture: 1 John 2:15-17

Denomination: Foursquare

First Love

Contributed by Bala Samson on Oct 28, 2023

If only you have first love for Christ, you would cross every barrier, hindrances, blockages and make it to the meetings.

First love Revelation 2:4 “Yet I hold this against you: You have forsaken the love you had at first.” Few words that I read from this chapter about returning back to ‘first love for God’ kind of jolted me, I shared the sermon at our 5am Booster group, that I share here too. The Lord ...read more

Scripture: Revelation 2:4

Denomination: Pentecostal

Love And Hate Series

Contributed by David Owens on Nov 6, 2023

In Mark 14, Mark places the themes of love and hate alongside each other to create a sharp contrast. The hatred of the Jewish leaders, is followed by Mary’s loving act, which is followed by Judas’ betrayal. These stories challenge us to examine our feelings and actions toward Jesus.

Introduction A. I heard the true story of a woman who took a number of children to see a movie. 1. Before going into the seating area, they stopped at the concession stand and the woman offered to buy popcorn for the children to share. 2. One of the children objected declaring, “I hate ...read more

Scripture: Mark 14:1-11

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Hang On Love

Contributed by David Dunn on Sep 26, 2025

God’s unrelenting love, reflected in a mother’s faithful vigil and fulfilled at Calvary, covers sin and brings honor, hope, and lasting joy.

Opening – Climbing the Hill Together Happy Mother’s Day! Today I want to take you on a journey—up a hill. Not a hill of soft grass and wildflowers, but a rocky ridge where a mother once stood guard for months. Before we start, imagine putting on a pair of sturdy hiking boots. This is more than a ...read more

Scripture: 2 Samuel 21:1-14, John 3:16, Psalm 32:1, Romans 8:38-39, Exodus 34:6-7  (view more)  (view less)

Denomination: Seventh-Day Adventist

The Challenge To Love

Contributed by John Dobbs on May 10, 2024

The challenge to love is always present in the church. The differences among us can be a source of struggle, whether backgrounds, ideas, convictions, attitudes, and actions.

- Facing the Challenges - THE CHALLENGE TO LOVE 1 Corinthians 12-14 Introduction There are many challenges to living the Jesus Life. Paul’s letter to the Corinthians reminds us that we serve a living Savior but we also have our human brokenness to deal with. This can bring many challenges. ...read more

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ