Sermons on Tough Love:

Love & War

Contributed by Dan Cormie on May 5, 2008

Jesus tells us to turn the other cheek so that we will be "like your Father in heaven" but what about all that Old Testament carnage that He commanded? How does loving our enemies apply to the modern politics of war?

Dakota Community Church May 4, 2008 Love & War Jesus said we are supposed to turn the other cheek when an enemy strikes us, right; but what about all that Old Testament talk about mighty warriors and the armies of God, and how does modern conservative Christian teaching about patriotism and ...read more

Scripture: Exodus 15:2-5

Denomination: Mennonite

True Love

Contributed by Jonathan Campbell on May 6, 2008

This fallen, wicked world has a warped understanding of love. True love is described very clearly in 1 Corinthians 13.

INTRODUCTION 1 Corinthians 13 is a wonderful portrait of Christ. Put Christ in place of charity throughout the chapter and you will have a blessed study. The aim of this sermon is to get Christians to love one another. Love is the life-blood of a church. Many are torn apart because of a lack of ...read more

Scripture: 1 Corinthians 13:1-13

Examples Of Love Series

Contributed by Mike Wilkins on May 6, 2008

Paul give us two excellent examples of what he has been teaching us.

Philippians 2:19-30 May 4, 2008 Examples of Love Very personal, business like, practical section – why not just skip over it? I think it has a few things to teach us 2 things first 1 – apologetics – I love these very practical passages – they remind me that this stuff is real – it is not ...read more

Scripture: Philippians 2:19-30

Denomination: *other

Love Of A Believer

Contributed by Doug Gregory on May 11, 2008

How is a believer supposed to love others?

Let Christ Be Your Example Offer Yourselves Sacrificially Value Everyone Else More Than Yourself Embrace The Cross Read 1 Corinthians 13 Let Christ Be Your Example: Watch what God does, and then you do it, like children who learn proper behavior from their parents. Mostly what God does is love ...read more

Scripture: 1 Corinthians 13:1-13

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Unconditional Love

Contributed by Dean Rhine on May 13, 2008

Seeing love in the story of Ruth

One of the things we realize is that often we don’t love like we should. We’re not good lovers! Now, you might think you’re a pretty good lover -- at least your spouse thinks so. You show affection well. You give nice gifts to family members. You provide well for your family. You have ...read more

Scripture: Ruth 1:1-12

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

The Love Of Christ Series

Contributed by Jerry Hillyer Ii on May 13, 2008

Part 7 in a 10 part series from Colossians. This sermon deals with our progress in holiness.

THE SUPREMACY OF CHRIST COLOSSIANS 3:12-17: THE LOVE OF CHRIST SERMON #7: MAY 11, 2008 JERRY L. HILLYER, II Introduction 12Therefore, as God’s chosen people, holy and dearly loved, clothe yourselves with compassion, kindness, humility, gentleness and patience. 13Bear with each other and forgive ...read more

Scripture: Colossians 3:12-17

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

A Mother's Love

Contributed by John Sattler on May 14, 2008

A child first experiences God’s love through his mother.

“A Mother’s Love" 5/11/2008 Rev. John Sattler Holy Cross Lutheran Church Indianapolis, Indiana 5/14/2008 Isaiah 66 13 As a mother comforts her child, so will I comfort you; VIDEO – Mom’s 101 http://sermoncentral.sermonspice.com/listings/88/Mother’s%20Day/ It’s humorous sometimes how children ...read more

Scripture: Isaiah 66:13

Denomination: Lutheran

A Mother's Love

Contributed by Larry Finley on May 15, 2008

Mary’s devotional act expresses a Mother’s Love

1. ACTIVE LOVE A. Deliberate 1. She had heard & received His Words 2. “Come Unto Me” – she came & sat at His feet 3. “I will give you rest” – nothing else mattered 4. “ Die & third day rise” – only one who believed B. Delicate 1. quietly stood to feet- no loudness/showboating 2. ...read more

Scripture: Mark 14:1-9

Denomination: Baptist

Sacrificial Love

Contributed by Bill Butsko on May 27, 2008

This is a Memorial Day message in honor of all who sacrificed their lives that we might live.

Text: “And now these three remain: faith, hope, and love. But the greatest of these is love” (1 Corinthians 13:13). Tomorrow we celebrate Memorial Day. What does it mean to Americans? What does it really mean to people? To some people it is a time to get together with family and socialize and ...read more

Scripture: John 15:9-13

Denomination: Christian Church

Love Completely Series

Contributed by Steve Malone on May 29, 2008

The 4th message in the One Month To Live series.

Loving Completely One Month To Live Week Three Show Sermon Spice Video What is Love – 3:15 What is love? NOW – that really is a good question… AND - defining love is not really an easy thing to do. I MEAN - how would you define it? YOU KNOW – I thought those people in the video gave it a ...read more

Scripture: 1 Corinthians 13:1-8

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Love In The Desert Series

Contributed by Jeff Strite on Jun 1, 2008

Why would God seek to kill Moses? And why does Zipporah have to circumcize her boy to stop God from doing it?

OPEN: Jeffrey Sackett once observed: Think of how often in scripture it is the woman who is the vehicle for ministry. · Who prompted Jesus to perform His first miracle? A Woman! (His mother) · Who ministered to Christ during His public ministry? The women! · Who anointed Jesus’ feet? The women! ...read more

Scripture: Exodus 4:19-26

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Love Expressed

Contributed by Ed Wood on Jun 12, 2007

A message for a Valentine’s Day celebration.

LOVE EXPRESSED John 21:15-25 INTRO: Do you know who St. Valentine was? St. Valentine, according to tradition, was a priest who lived in Rome about AD 200. He cared. He cared about Christians who were being persecuted. He helped them to the extent that he became imprisoned by the Roman ...read more

Scripture: John 21:15-25

Denomination: Baptist

Unrelenting Love Series

Contributed by David Heflin on Jun 13, 2007

This sermon explores how the unconquerable love of Christ is the catalyst and motivator for our love for our fellow man, especially our enemy.

Crying Wolf Matt. 5:33-37 5/27/07 PSCOC Introduction: Ed Harris story. Last week I traveled to Austin for a seminar. As we were waiting for our bags to arrive you just won’t believe who we saw walking out of the bathroom, but I promise you it was none other than Ed Harris. I swear he wasn’t ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 5:38-48

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Love Is The Answer

Contributed by Davon Huss on Feb 5, 2008

A sermon on love from 1 Corinthians 13. Many ideas taken from Max Lucado.

Sermon for 2/3/2008 Love is the Answer Introduction: Blessid Union of Souls- Violence is spread worldwide and there are families on the street And we sell drugs to children now oh why can’t we just see That all we do is eliminate our future with the things we do today Money is our incentive now so ...read more

Scripture: 1 Corinthians 13:1-13

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

What Is Love?

Contributed by Jin Ming Ma on Aug 24, 2009

Mother’s love like Christ’ love which is faithful and kind.

What is love? Scripture: 1 Corinthians 13 I. Introduction According to the Book of Acts (18:1-17), about 54 CE the apostle Paul founded a church in the capital city of the Roman province of Achaia - Corinth. It was a large and prospering urban center with an ethnically, culturally, and ...read more

Scripture: 1 Corinthians 13:1-13

Denomination: United Methodist