Sermons on The Hymn Of Love:

Christmas Love

Contributed by Joey Nelson on Dec 15, 2002

In our culture we are all about promotions and advancement: a better salary, a bigger office, a nicer view, executive dining room privileges, more benefits, flying first class, luxury suites, and options and bonuses. We all have felt this pull toward a ni

SERMONIC / WORSHIP THEME INTRODUCTION Opening Statement: In our culture we are all about promotions and advancement: a better salary, a bigger office, a nicer view, executive dining room privileges, more benefits, flying first class, luxury suites, and options and bonuses. We all have felt this ...read more

Scripture: Philippians 2:5-8

A Mothers Love

Contributed by Anthony Zibolski on Jun 18, 2008

A Mothers day message. I. Instill a respect for scriptures II. Instill an authentic faith III. Instill a desire to minister

SC A MOTHERS LOVE 1 THESSALONIANS 2:7-8 2 TIMOTHY 1:5-3:12 This sermon was gleaned from numerous sources on SC and from my own study INTRO- PAUL IN 1 THESSALONIANS IS TALKING TO THE PEOPLE AND THE CHURCH. HE IS LETTING THEM KNOW ...read more

Scripture: 1 Thessalonians 2:7-8

Denomination: Nazarene

The Looks Of Love Series

Contributed by Perry Greene on Nov 14, 2012

In our worship to God we Look UP to Him; Out to Others; In to Ourselves; and Back into the Past as we press forward with God.

1. Counting at Church A little boy asked his father what was the highest number he had ever counted. Replying that he didn't know, the father asked his son his highest number. It was 973. "Why did you stop there?" wondered the father. "Because church was over." 2. It is a shame that ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 95:1-11

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

A Funeral In Song

Contributed by Jeff Strite on Mar 26, 2022

The woman I preached the funeral for asked me to lead those at the funeral in two Christians hymns. And in those hymns was the power of a risen Christ.

Psalm 96:1-5 "Sing unto the LORD a new song; sing unto the LORD, all the earth! Sing unto the LORD, bless his name; tell of his salvation from day to day. Declare his glory among the nations, his marvelous works among all the peoples! For great is the LORD, and greatly to be praised; he is to ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 96:1-5

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Abide With Me O Lord

Contributed by Geoffrey Foot on Jan 18, 2021

In life we all go through troubled times some of which can easily overwhelm us but we are reassured that we are never alone a promise encapsulated in the hymn, 'Abide with me.'

Abide with Me Hymns play a very important part in our worship, by singing we in a sense give ourselves in praise and adoration to Almighty God. For this to work there are a number of essential components, ingredients: • The words, ideally based on Scripture and full of meaning • The music which ...read more

Scripture: 1 Peter 1:1-9, Hebrews 11:1, Matthew 28:18-20, Isaiah 40:25-31

Amazing Grace: First Verse Series

Contributed by Scott Bayles on Jun 27, 2009

This is the first in a 4 part series adapted from David Jeremiah’s book, Captured by Grace. Each main point is alliterated and derived from the lyrics of Amazing Grace. PowerPoint is avaible, jsut e-mail me.

AMAZING GRACE: FIRST VERSE Scott R. Bayles, pastor Adapted from Capture by Grace by David Jeremiah First Christian Church, Rosiclare, Illinois St. Augustine once wrapped a powerful thought in vivid imagery when he said, “God always pours His grace into empty hands.” No ones hands could have been ...read more

Scripture: Ephesians 2:8

Denomination: Christian Church

Third Sunday Of Advent, Year C: Advent Joy On Gaudete Sunday

Contributed by Paul Andrew on Nov 21, 2024

How many admonishing or warning songs or hymns can you find?

Today the Church takes a break from the penitential color violet (often referred to as purple) which symbolizes penance particularly because Pilate dressed Jesus in a purple robe to mock his kingship. Today, however, is Gaudete Sunday and the color is Rose (often referred to as pink) as we ...read more

Scripture: Luke 3:10-18

Denomination: Catholic

Love Story Series

Contributed by Antonio Torrence on Dec 9, 2000

I want the hearers to celebrate the love that Christ has for them

"A Love Story" - John 20:10-18 Pastor Antonio Torrence, Cross of Life Lutheran Church If time were to write a romantic novel it would be synonymous with William Shakespeare’s Romeo and Juliet. Jesus would be cast, as our Romeo and we, humanity, would be his leading lady Juliet. It would be ...read more

Scripture: John 20:10-18

Denomination: Lutheran

Love Resurrection

Contributed by Mike Wilkins on Apr 24, 2006

We know that Jesus went to the cross because of love, he also rose from the grave because of love.

Love Resurrection Easter 2006 John 20-21 We tell our kids it’s wrong, but really we love to gloat when we win. We have to spike the ball and do the dance when we get the touchdown. We need to tell the other team we are the winner and they are the loser. We win at cards and we have to put ...read more

Denomination: *other

Love The Lord Series

Contributed by John Dobbs on Jun 27, 2024

"The poignancy of this story lies in the fact that it tells us of almost the last kindness that Jesus had done to him.” (Barclay)

Note: There will not be any sermon notes posted next week on Sermon Central. -JED Journey With Jesus: Love The Lord Mark 14:1-9 Introduction What is the most expensive perfume per oz in the world? The ingredients impact high cost of a perfume. Natural and rare ingredients, such as the musk from ...read more

Scripture: Mark 14:1-9

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Sing Unto The Lord A New Song

Contributed by Mark A. Barber on Dec 25, 2020

Can we sing the old, old story with a new heart?

Sing unto the LORD a New Song Psalm 98:1 As I am sitting here on Christmas Day, I am snowed in by a rare snowfall. With that, and all the isolation that this Coronavirus requires, I have had time to reflect which in prior years I had been too busy with Christmas activities. I have listened to the ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 98:1

Denomination: Independent/Bible

Sing!

Contributed by Dennis Fox on Jan 9, 2023

Ever wonder why the Angles are singing? Hymns are actually a very powerful prayer. In fact, a song, a Christmas Carol, was even able to stop a war. The power of songs of praise can change hearts and boost our faith.

One of my favorite things to do at Christmas as a child was a couple days before, my little brother and I would have a large candle, and we would go from house to house with a hymnal and go caroling. We would pick a few of our favorites like Silent Night, Oh Come O Ye Faithful, and Joy to the ...read more

Scripture: Colossians 3:16, Matthew 18:20, Zephaniah 3:17

Denomination: Other

Amazing Grace

Contributed by Bob Soulliere on Feb 17, 2007

Newton published a hymn in 1772 called Faith’s Review and Expectation The Hymn Amazing Grace first appeared in this hymnbook The Olney Hymns, published in 1779. The collection draws its name from the Buckinghamshire village of Olney, in England where

Amazing Grace Newton published a hymn in 1772 called Faith’s Review and Expectation The Hymn Amazing Grace first appeared in this hymnbook The Olney Hymns, published in 1779. The collection draws its name from the Buckinghamshire village of Olney, in England where Newton was curate. There are ...read more

Scripture: Ephesians 2:4-10

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

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

True Love

Contributed by Rick Hope on Feb 14, 2006

Everyone talks about true love. But the Apostle John tells us how we are supposed to love.

In just two days, we celebrate a holiday centered around the concept of love. We’ve seen traces of it for weeks. Hearts, flowers, candy… My wife told me exactly what she wanted this year… she told me she wanted flowers…but not roses. Anyone can get roses, she said. She wanted tulips. And so I ...read more

Scripture: 1 John 2:1-7

Denomination: Baptist