Sermons on The Loving Church:

Love Series

Contributed by Neal Gracey on Feb 18, 2006

What is a Christian? A mind through which Christ Thinks. A voice through which Christ Speaks. A Hand through which Christ Helps. A Heart through which Christ Loves

Beloved, let us Love one another… I John 4:7-21 Five days ago we celebrated a holiday of sorts called Valentines Day. Valentines Day is a day that is set apart to show and share Love. In light of Valentines Day and to keep this message as light as possible, I’ll speak this morning on the subject ...read more

Scripture: 1 John 4:7-21, 1 John 5:1

Denomination: Baptist

The Church At Smyrna: A Crushed Church Series

Contributed by Dean Rhine on Nov 3, 2016

A look at the Church of Smyrna

The Church at Smyrna: A Crushed Church -- Revelation 2 -- 1/17/10 Turn with me this morning to the book of Revelation. We want to continue on today, looking at the question, “What does God think of His church?” Here in Revelation 1, we find the disciple John, living on an island ...read more

Scripture: Revelation 2:8-15

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Love

Contributed by Kenneth R. Jenkins on Jan 24, 2024

Love is the most overrated word ever. Poets and artists use this word to express themselves while songwriters wrote songs on it, but this small but powerful word lost its meaning.

There are four Greek words for love: EROS: sexual love or a passionate way of showing love. “EROTIC” arrived from this word. This is a love between a man and his wife. “Wives, submit yourself unto your husbands, as unto the Lord” Ephesians 5:22. PHILEO: which means “to have a special interest ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 22:35-40

Denomination: Baptist

Being God's Church

Contributed by Chris Appleby on Apr 21, 2007

As God’s Church we gather together to worship God as his people; to remember Jesus’ death on the cross on our behalf; to build one another up; to stir one another up to love and good works; and to encourage one another to persevere to the end.

What does it mean to be God’s Church? That is, God’s people, literally ’called out’ of the world. Why should we meet regularly with other believers in this place? What do we think we’re doing when we gather here Sunday after Sunday? Perhaps you’ve never really stopped to think about those sorts of ...read more

Scripture: Hebrews 10:11-25

Denomination: Anglican

A Great Church Is An Evangelistic Church Series

Contributed by Scott Spencer on Apr 6, 2016

We need to think about how we present to our community. Sometimes words or terms mean things to us, but not to general people in the community.

A Tour Through Acts ~ part 9 A Great Church is an Evangelistic Church Acts 2:47b And the Lord added to their number daily those who were being saved. (Acts 2:47b) I was looking online at what churches have on their web page. I wanted to see just how the churches of that city were trying to ...read more

Scripture: Acts 2:47

Denomination: Calvary Chapel

The Deceived Church (Church Of Laodicea)

Contributed by Dr. Odell Belger on Jul 25, 2025

Some good Bible teachers have spiritualized these letters to the seven churches and made each local congregation represent a particular era of church history.

But I strongly disagree with some of these good Bible teachers that I have a high respect for and I will explain in a few minutes why I disagree. For example, according to their view… • The first church on the list is the Ephesian church would represent the time when the apostles were alive and ...read more

Scripture: Revelation 3:14-22

Denomination: Baptist

Ephesus: A First Love Lost

Contributed by Roddy Chestnut on Oct 18, 2000

Thesis: A healthy church is one that never leaves its first love.

Thesis: A healthy church is one that never leaves its first love. Intro.: 1. What one first century church do we know more about than any other in NT? 2. Ephesus! a. Acts 19-20--establishment of church by Paul. b. Ephesians--letter written to correct some developing problems. c. 1 ...read more

Scripture: Revelation 2:1-7

A Model Church

Contributed by Tim Hbc on Oct 25, 2008

Lessons we can learn from what Paul called a ’model’ church...

Introduction Our text this evening is taken from verse 7... “And you became a model to all the believers in Macedonia and Achaia”. Tonight we consider ‘A Model Church’. What is a model church? Is there such a thing? We don’t mean a children’s piece of Lego – not that kind of model! We mean a ...read more

Scripture: 1 Thessalonians 1:1-10

Denomination: Baptist

Church # 1 The Church Of Ephesus Series

Contributed by Dr.w.samuel Legon on May 20, 2014

The seven churches and where we are today.

CHURCH # 1 THE CHURCH OF EPHESUS Rev.2: 1 Unto the angel of the church of Ephesus write; These things saith he that holdeth the seven stars in his right hand, who walketh in the midst of the seven golden candlesticks; 2 I know thy works, and thy labour, and thy patience, ...read more

Scripture: Revelation 2:8-11

Denomination: Baptist

Love Series

Contributed by Dana Chau on Mar 9, 2004

Discover how God’s love restores hope for marriage.

This morning, we continue our new series, Restoring Hope for Marriage. There was a time when I thought real Christians didn’t divorce. Then I found that one out of two Christian marriages end in divorce, the same statistic as non-Christians. Not only that, I began to counsel Christian couples on ...read more

Scripture: 1 Corinthians 13:1-13

Denomination: *other

Love PRO Sermon

Contributed by Sermon Research Assistant on Nov 6, 2023

Explores God's profound love and grace, as demonstrated through the sacrifice of His Son, and encourages reflection on personal experiences of this grace.

Good morning, dear friends. We're here today, gathered in His name, under His roof. We're here to share in His word. We're here to find comfort in His teachings. We're here to learn. To grow. To love. Today, we turn to a well-known verse. A verse many of us learned in Sunday School. A verse that ...read more

Scripture: John 3:16

Topics: Memories

Life, Love And Liberty

Contributed by Mark Hensley on Jun 27, 2001

Ruth is a 44 year old stay at home mother of five from Pennsylvania when asked why don’t you attend church she replied:

West Greeley Baptist Church July 1st 2001 Galatians 2:20 “ Life, Love and Liberty” By Pastor Mark Hensley "I have been crucified with Christ and I no longer live, but Christ lives in me. The life I live in the body, I live by faith in the Son of God, who loved me and gave himself for me." ...read more

Scripture: Galatians 2:20

Denomination: Baptist

A Wonderful Model Of Love

Contributed by Jon Mackinney on Dec 7, 2006

After the Jerusalem Council decided to include the Gentiles without their having to become Jews, they needed to communicate that truth to them. The steps they took are a wonderful model of love in the church.

Passage: Acts 15:22-35 Intro: There he stood, leaning against the lockers. 1. it was “Shorts day” at Wheaton North H.S., and this young man, part of a group we called “greasers” or “hoods” must not have gotten the memo to ignore it. 2. black shoes and socks, white boxers, white t-shirt, but from ...read more

Scripture: Acts 15:22-35

Denomination: Evangelical Free

Love Vs. Fear Series

Contributed by David Flowers on Feb 6, 2010

In part 1 of this series about Love Without Limits, Dave looks at the connection between love and fear, showing how that connection operates in individuals and in the church as an organization.

Love vs. Fear Love Without Limits, prt. 1 Wildwind Community Church David Flowers January 2, 2010 1 John 4:18 (TM) 18 There is no room in love for fear. Well-formed love banishes fear. Since fear is crippling, a fearful life—fear of death, fear of judgment—is one not yet fully ...read more

Scripture: 1 John 4:18

Denomination: Free Methodist

The Church At Pergamum: A Compromising Church Series

Contributed by Dean Rhine on Nov 3, 2016

The church at Pergamum

The Church at Pergamum: A Compromising Church - Revelation 2 - 1/24/10 Turn with me this morning to the last book in the Bible, the book of Revelation, chapter 2. We want to continue on today, looking at the question, “What does God think of His church?” Here in Revelation 1, we ...read more

Scripture: Revelation 2:12-17

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational