Sermons on Tough Love:

The Matchless Love Of God

Contributed by Dewayne Howard on Feb 4, 2003

God loves everyone the same, regardless of who they are, where they’ve been, or what they’ve done. And that’s what I want us to look at this morning.

Introduction: Sometimes I feel so unlovable. Have you ever felt that way? I look around and sometimes wonder just how God could love somebody like me. I have met people whose lives were in shambles and full of sin that had destroyed their lives and felt like God could never love them because ...read more

Scripture: 1 John 3:1

Denomination: Baptist

Love At First Sight Series

Contributed by Shawn Drake on Feb 5, 2003

This is the 1st study in the study "Itimacy". (A study in the Song of Solomon.) This study looks at physical attraction in dating and marriage.

LOVE AT FIRST SIGHT? Song of Solomon 1:1-6 In the Old Testament there are two books that never mention God in the entire text. These books are the Book of Esther, which is a story of the redemption of God’s people; and the Song of Solomon. Not only does the Song of Solomon not refer to God ...read more

Scripture: Song of Songs 1:1-6

Denomination: Baptist

Four Faces Of Love

Contributed by Gary Kins on Feb 7, 2003

A sermon describing the charcateristics of biblical love in contrast to worldly love.

The Four Faces of Love Introduction: Valentine - an amatory or sentimental card, token or gift sent by one person to another on St. Valentine’s Day; a sweetheart chosen on St. Valentine’s Day; the object of one’s affection. St. Valentine - Valentinus -- Christian martyr, c270 A.D. -- ...read more

Scripture: 1 Corinthians 13:1-13, Romans 5:1-11, 1 John 3:1-3

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

The Definition Of True Love

Contributed by Dan Borchert on Aug 30, 2002

Love, love, love. We hear that word trown around like it is no big deal. What is true love. True love comes from God

The Definition of True Love I John 3:11-24 Introduction A. Love. Hmm many many different thoughts come to our mind, what are some though that come to yours? (Husband, work, dogs etc…) B. How about love for God? What type of Love does God want from us? How do we know ...read more

Scripture: 1 John 3:11-24

Denomination: Christian Missionary Alliance

God's Generous Love

Contributed by Tim Zingale on Sep 18, 2002

A sermon for the 18th Sunday after Pentecost Proper 20 A sermon about the last and the first getting the same wages

18th Sunday after Pentecost Proper 20 Matthew 20:1-16 "God’s Generous Love" 1* ¶ "For the kingdom of heaven is like a householder who went out early in the morning to hire laborers for his vineyard. 2* After agreeing with the laborers for a denarius a day, he sent them into his vineyard. 3* And ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 20:1-16

Denomination: Lutheran

The Tender Love Of God

Contributed by Jenna Goggins on Sep 23, 2002

Hosea shares with us a beautiful description of the unconditional love of God the Father for his children, and his continual call to repent and return to his embrace.

The Tender Love of God I. How do you picture God? When God was first described to you, what were you told about him? This summer I read a book entitled “Memories of God” by author Roberta Bondi, who is the Professor of Church History at Emory University’s School of Theology. She remembers back ...read more

Scripture: Hosea 11:1-4

Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

Loving One Another

Contributed by Andrew Hamilton on Sep 29, 2002

What it means to love one another in the church

10.2.2002amlbc Extreme Love Phil 2:4-9, Mark 12:29-31 Monk Story There is a story told of an old monastery that had fallen upon hard times. It was once a great order, but as a result of waves of anti-monastic persecution in the seventeenth and eighteenth centuries and the rise of secularism in ...read more

Scripture: Mark 12:29-31, Philippians 2:4-9

Denomination: Christian Missionary Alliance

The Outward Expression: Love Series

Contributed by Brett Stair on Oct 9, 2002

Fourth of the series examining the Great Commandment.

The Outward Expression: Love Matthew 22:34-40 Today we conclude our series on the basics of Authentic Christianity. We have been looking at the Great Commandment and have discovered that Authentic Christianity means that we love God with all that we are¡K „« All our heart ¡V meaning that we have ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 22:34-40

Denomination: Baptist

A Picture Of God's Love

Contributed by Tim Byrd on Oct 17, 2002

A Picture of a Soul Winner and a Spiritually Lame person

A PICTURE OF GOD’S LOVE Date: April 21, 2002 AM service Place: Allendale Baptist Church Text: 2 Samuel 9:1-13 Introduction Imagine with me for just a moment a large screen, a large white screen. And on that screen is a black dot, about 12 inches in diameter. What will your attention be drawn to? ...read more

Scripture: 2 Samuel 9:1-13

Denomination: Baptist

A Love Song For Mary Series

Contributed by Carolyn Malaika Foster-Brooks on Oct 21, 2002

This sermon is a unique testimony in song of the love Joseph had for Mary, the mother of the Messiah!

Evangelist Carolyn Malaika Foster-Brooks THE MINISTRY OF S.A.R.A.H. Lyons, Georgia PRAYER: Heavenly Father, As we quickly approach the time of year when all believers will give reverance to the annointed birth of Your son Jesus Christ, we want to take acknowledge the men of God who are in ...read more

Scripture: Luke 1:78-79, Luke 2:1-6

Denomination: Baptist

Love Came To Town

Contributed by Dan Cormie on Oct 25, 2002

Palm Sunday Message of salvation.

24, March 2002 Dakota Community Church Love Came To Town Introduction: It’s Palm Sunday. - What does the day mean to you if anything? - Just one more week to chocolate heaven? - The day we get the leaf at church? - Actually it is the day of Jesus’ triumphal entry into Jerusalem. - Image what it ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 21:1-11, Mark 15:25-32

Denomination: Mennonite

The Ten Commandments Of Love

Contributed by Mark Stegall on Jun 16, 2001

THE TEN COMMANDMENTS GIVE US THE RIGHT VIEW OF GOD

FOR THE MANY TYPES OF PEOPLE IN THE WORLD THERE ARE ALMOST AS MANY VIEWS OF GOD.UNFORTUNATELY MOST OF THESE VIEWS ARE DISTORTED VIEWS BASED ON PERSONAL OPINION RATHER THAN BIBLICAL FACT.SOME OF THESE VIEWS ARE THAT: 1. GOD IS A COSMIC KILL JOY- HE DOESN’T WANT US TO HAVE ANY FUN,AND HE JUST ...read more

Denomination: Baptist

Characteristics Of God's Love

Contributed by Dr. Stanley Vasu on Jun 22, 2001

THIS SERMON IS ABOUT THE CHARACTERISTICS OF GOD’S LOVE AND HIGHLIGHTS THE FOLLOWING 1.PROVEN LOVE 2.PURE LOVE 3.PERFECT LOVE 4.POWERFUL LOVE 5.PROTECTIVE LOVE 6.PATIENT LOVE 7.PROVIDING LOVE

CHRISTMAS THOUGHTS : CHARACTERISTICS OF GOD’S LOVE ************************************************** OUTLINE 1.PROVEN LOVE 2.PURE LOVE 3.PERFECT LOVE 4.POWERFUL LOVE 5.PROTECTIVE LOVE 6.PATIENT LOVE 7.PROVIDING LOVE THE MESSAGE CHRISTMAS THOUGHTS : CHARACTERISTICS OF GOD’S ...read more

Scripture: 1 John 4:9

Denomination: Pentecostal

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

Love Motivates Change

Contributed by Bob Aubuchon on Jun 27, 2001

What motivates change in your life?

The news reporting business knows that a good headline written or spoken will capture the attention of people and lead them to read or hear what is being reported. News Headlines: · What Is Missing In Heaven? (Pulpit Helps, June 2001) · Medical Marijuana Ruled Illegal. (Springfield ...read more

Scripture: John 14:23-29

Denomination: Baptist