Sermons on the loving church:

Returning To Your First Love Series

Contributed by Gene Gregory on Feb 17, 2006

Examines why we do what we do in the church, ie. the heart behind the actions.

RETURNING TO YOUR FIRST LOVE In a speech before parliament, the 18th century British statesman, Edmund Burke said, “Very seldom does a man take one giant step from a life of virtue & goodness into a life of vice and corruption. Usually, he begins his journey into evil by taking little steps ...read more

Scripture: Revelation 2:1-7

Denomination: Baptist

Love Our Greatest Asset

Contributed by John Gullick on Mar 22, 2007

A sermon that considers the call to love one another as a primary call on our love in the Christian church.

JN 13:34 "A new command I give you: Love one another. As I have loved you, so you must love one another. 35 By this all men will know that you are my disciples, if you love one another." 13:34 A new command. In a sense it was an old one (see Lev 19:18), but for Christ’s disciples it was new, ...read more

Scripture: John 13:34-35

Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

Love And Cherish Your Wives Series

Contributed by Shaila Touchton on Jan 21, 2025

As husbands, we are called to love and cherish our wives, just as Christ loves and cherishes the church.

In the book of Colossians, the Apostle Paul writes, " Husbands, love your wives, and do not be harsh with them Cherish Your Wives " (Colossians 3:19). This verse serves as a powerful reminder of the biblical mandate for husbands to love and cherish their wives. The Importance of ...read more

Scripture: Colossians 3:19

A Fathers Love

Contributed by John Harvey on Jun 18, 2007

The love of God refelcted in teh Prodigal Son Parable.

“A Fathers Love” June 17, 2007 Me: My father turned 80 this week. Whenever he introduces us, no matter how old we are he says, “This is my boy.” He gets so excited whenever we go and visit. That’s the way parents are. John and Charles Wesley’s mother was asked which child she loved the most. ...read more

Scripture: Luke 15:11-31

Denomination: Baptist

Our Missional Attitude: Humility

Contributed by Todd Leupold on Sep 22, 2009

The ONLY way we can live out or fulfill our mission to love God absolutely and love others sacrificially is through a genuine and pervasive attitude of humility.

OUR MISSIONAL ATTITUDE: HUMILITY Kick It Up Sunday – September 13, 2009 Perth Bible Church Rev. Todd G. Leupold Please note: This message is inspired by and adapted from a message called “Greatness, Humility, Servanthood” by John Piper (8/30/2009). INTRODUCTION As we seek to spiritually ...read more

Scripture: Mark 8:32-45

Denomination: Baptist

Love One Another Series

Contributed by Brian Bill on Mar 18, 2003

What would relationships in our church look like if we truly loved each other? Since God loves us unconditionally, we can and must love each other, including those affected by abortion.

January 19, 2003 Sanctity of Life Sunday Scripture Text: 1 John 4:7-12 Speaker: Brian Bill Series Overview Love One Another Do you remember what you were doing 30 years ago? Let me see if I can refresh your memory. Notre Dame topped the college football rankings with a perfect 11-0 season. The ...read more

Scripture: 1 John 4:7-12

Denomination: Baptist

Love Your Children Series

Contributed by Dennis Cummins on Oct 18, 2006

This sermon includes a video illistration which we can email you upon request for free. This can be viewed on Itunes podcast or Video cast under ExperienceChurch.tv or viewed online at www.experiencechurch.tv.

Desperate Houselives 3 – Loving our Children Ring on the wrong finger – I married the wrong man… Retirement Parties: - We never retire as parents. • If your children were to give you a retirement party, what would they say about you in their testimonials? • If you were on trial for being a Godly ...read more

Scripture: 1 Corinthians 13:4-7

Denomination: Independent/Bible

Divine Pattern In Church Growth Series

Contributed by Ron Freeman, Evangelist on Jan 18, 2020

To establish that the church will grow; when this pattern is applied and followed: with all sincerity, patience, and with love. This lesson gives God the glory for the church's growth and development.

INTRODUCTION Outline: 1. Give Him All the Praise 2. Grant Favor to All People 3. Guided by Apostolic Practices Remarks. 1. In our discussion today we will notice the: "Divine Pattern in Church Growth." It is believed that this pattern when applied and followed with all sincerity, ...read more

Scripture: Acts 2:42-47, 1 Corinthians 3:6-7

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Fireproof -- A Love That Dares Series

Contributed by Troy Borst on May 14, 2010

Our church is doing a FireProof Marriage Series. Here is my offering of the first in our series.

FIREPROOF – A LOVE THAT DARES 1 Corinthians 13:4-8 INTRODUCTION… Truth or Dare This morning as we begin, we will begin with a game. We are going to play a game of Truth or Dare. I have in my hands a basket… with two types of cards… one for ‘Truth” and one for ...read more

Scripture: 1 Corinthians 13:4-8

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Tell It To The Church Series

Contributed by Michael Stark on Nov 26, 2011

The missing component of the contemporary church may well be discipline. The message explores the purpose and implementation of discipline in the church.

“If your brother sins against you, go and tell him his fault, between you and him alone. If he listens to you, you have gained your brother. But if he does not listen, take one or two others along with you, that every charge may be established by the evidence of two or three witnesses. If he ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 18:15-20

Denomination: Baptist

Are You Here Because You Need The Church Or Because The Church Needs You?

Contributed by Dr. Joseph Foster on Feb 27, 2012

This Sermon speaks not only to the Church and the staff but, to the congregation and there role and need within the Church.

ARE YOU HERE BECAUSE YOU NEED THE CHURCH OR BECAUSE THE CHURCH NEEDS YOU? So many times we hear Ministers on TV or in our Congregation preach nothing about the true word of God because they are so busy teaching on how to make tithes and offerings to the Church. It's true, "We all need the Tithes ...read more

Scripture: 1 Timothy 6:10

Denomination: Christian Church

Prayer Is So Important For A Church

Contributed by Gerald Steffy on Oct 6, 2009

A church must remember that prayer is so important in preparing His people to live for Christ and to share His love with others as we carry out His Great Commission.

PRAYER IS SO IMPORTANT FOR A CHURCH Colossians 4:1-18 Proposition: A church must remember that prayer is so important in preparing His people to live for Christ and to share His love with others as we carry out His Great Commission. Objective: My purpose is to challenge God’s people to be ...read more

Scripture: Colossians 4:1-18

Denomination: Baptist

Love To Give, Give In Love

Contributed by Jim Kane on Sep 4, 2006

Sixth sermon in the summer 2006 Series, “Being God’s People by Serving, Obeying, and Giving.”

26 years ago this past spring, I had a couple of employment choices presented to me as a college senior. One was a two-year stint as a missionary in the Philippines. The other was an offer to relocate to Dover, New Jersey, find a job and help serve a local church at the same time. I took the New ...read more

Scripture: 2 Corinthians 9:6-14

Denomination: Church Of God

Loving God And Loving People

Contributed by Chris Jordan on Oct 3, 2013

Our highest calling is to love God and love people. By doing this, we will fulfill God’s purposes of worship, fellowship, ministry, evangelism and discipleship.

LOVING GOD AND LOVING PEOPLE (Sept. 2013 – Beausejour Church – Pastor Chris Jordan) INTRO TO TOPIC: What on Earth are we here for? A quote from a book called The Purpose Driven Life by Rick Warren. He was on Piers Morgan with his wife this past week doing an interview about their ...read more

Scripture: Luke 10:25-28

Denomination: *other

You Were Formed For God's Family Series

Contributed by Richard Pfeil on Apr 18, 2005

God wants us to love what He loves and that’s the church

“YOU WERE FORMED FOR GOD’S FAMILY” Sunday, May 9, 2004 40 DAYS OF PURPOSE - week 3 We welcome you back to 40 Days of Purpose. This is the third week of our series spanning 40 days from April 25 to June 6. We are asking, and seeking the answer to, the question “What on earth am I here for?” We ...read more

Scripture: Ephesians 1:5

Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed