Sermons on True Love: showing 1,726-1,740 of 181,863

2nd Commandment- Idol Worship

Contributed by Fran Van Hoven on Dec 5, 2019

Idol Worship Was Rampant Among The Nations Surrounding Israel. Most Of Those Nations Had Carved Images To Which They Bowed, Sacrificed, And Performed Various Acts Of Worship.The Israelites Were Strictly Warned To Keep Themselves Separate From The Pagan Nations .

Exodus 20:4–5 NKJV “You shall not make for yourself a carved image—any likeness of anything that is in heaven above, or that is in the earth beneath, or that is in the water under the earth; you shall not bow down to them nor serve them. For I, the LORD your God, am a jealous God, visiting the ...read more

Scripture: Exodus 20:4-5

Denomination: Assembly Of God

"First Love"

Contributed by Ken Sauer on Jan 9, 2013

A sermon about returning to God after a time of drifting.

Revelation 2:1-7 “First Love” In the late 1940s, there was an emerging evangelist who was preaching the Gospel to large crowds in major arenas, and many folks were coming to Christ at his crusades. But he abandoned his faith, resigned from the ministry and became a writer and news ...read more

Scripture: Revelation 2:1-7

Denomination: United Methodist

The Love Lifestyle

Contributed by Aubrey Vaughan on Jan 8, 2009

practical application to the Christian lifestyle in society at large.

ROMANS: 13: 8 -14. THE CHRISTIAN LIFESTYLE IN SOCIETY LAST TIME WE WERE IN ROMANS WE LOOKED AT THE ROLE OF GOVERNMENT AND THE RESPONSIBILITY OF THE CHRISTIAN. WE SAW THAT GOVERNMENTS ARE ESTABLISHED BY GOD V1 AND PEOPLE IN PUBLIC OFFICE ARE ACTUALLY SERVANTS OF GOD V4 AND THE PURPOSES OF ...read more

Scripture: Romans 13:8-14

Denomination: Baptist

Gods' Love Series

Contributed by Arthur Potter on Nov 23, 2001

God loved you so much he sent His only Son.

Lafayette Advent Christian Church Pastor Arthur Potter Jeremiah 31:31 God is telling the people how he is going to clean up the mess they have made. God’s plan from the beginning of time was to have a relationship with us; His creation. Man for one reason or another has always messed it up. ...read more

Scripture: Jeremiah 31:31-35, Romans 6:23

Denomination: *other

Discover Love Series

Contributed by Kevin Ruffcorn on Nov 5, 2006

The Psalmist God’s steadfast love in our lives. The truth of God’s steadfast love empowers us, and provides us comfort and hope

Psalm 136:1-26 “Discover Love” INTRODUCTION Thanksgiving will soon be upon us. This day, which has become encased in over eating and college football, has giving thanks for God’s blessings at its core. I want to take the month of November and examine the great blessings that God has poured ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 136:1-26

Denomination: Lutheran

Love From Above Series

Contributed by Matthew Kratz on Dec 23, 2017

The coming of Christ as the Father’s Love from Above is exemplified through: 1) The Rejoicing of Love (Zephaniah 3:14), 2) The Reasons for Love (Zephaniah 3:15), and finally 3) The Results of Love (Zephaniah 3:16–17).

For those who love Christmas music, there is a wide range of preferences. Some prefer fast paced simple tunes that raise their spirits. Others prefer more obscure tunes that may have a tie to a particular event or family tradition. Some look primarily for theological accuracy while others like ...read more

Scripture: Zephaniah 3:14-17

Denomination: Other

Love Is Not Proud Series

Contributed by Steve Malone on Jan 18, 2020

In this message we will talk about 'the hate God loves'... God loves when we hate pride and pursue humility, because love is not proud.

Love Is Not Proud #LoveIs5 OKAY, so we are in this series called, ‘Love Is…’ AND – as I have repeatedly said since we kicked this puppy off on October 13th… THIS – is an absolutely critical and vital conversation for us to have, both as a church and as individual Jesus follower. BECAUSE… • Nothing ...read more

Scripture: 1 Corinthians 13:4

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

True Values: Biblical Preaching And Teaching Series

Contributed by Mark Schaeufele on Oct 27, 2008

We value Biblical preaching and teaching because it is God’s instruction manual for His Church.

True Value: Biblical Preaching and Teaching Text: 2 Tim. 3:16-17; 2 Tim. 4:1-4 Introduction 1. The second core value has to do with our source for faith and doctrine: the Bible. 2. Illustration: The Department of Social Services in Greenville County, South Carolina sent the following ...read more

Denomination: Methodist

Promises, Promises, And All Of Them True

Contributed by Johnny A. Palmer Jr. on Jul 13, 2017

A look at the first chapter of the book of Exodus.

Chapter One PROMISES, PROMISES – AND ALL OF THEM TRUE! Ex. 1:1-22 Intro: 1. Years ago I was minister of outreach at Calvary Hill Baptist Church. The Pastor was Bro. Ralph Gossett. He was a great man of prayer and every now and then, he would sing a special, it was always the same song, ...read more

Scripture: Exodus 1:1-22

Denomination: Baptist

Figure Out What’s True Series

Contributed by Sherm Nichols on Mar 30, 2021

A refresher on the subject of truth and how important it is to have that sorted out in life

How’s your bucket list? My fear is that you’ll check off “Watch the Cubs win the world series” and “Watch Donald Trump be inaugurated as President” and you’ll be done this week because nothing else in life could outdo that! We launched this new series about bucket lists, and about making sure ...read more

Scripture: 1 John 1:1-3, 2 Peter 1:16-18

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Finding True Blessedness (Part 1) Series

Contributed by Boomer Phillips on May 24, 2023

This message covers the first six verses of The Beatitudes. The word "blessed" in the text refers to more than just peace and happiness. It means "a divine and godlike joy." Jesus was saying, "Joyful are those who possess these inward qualities."

I have entitled our message this morning, “Finding True Blessedness (Part 1).” The words of Jesus seen in our passage today are called “The Beatitudes,” and this does not mean “beautiful attitudes,” even though this phrase might have catchy ring. “The Beatitudes are blessed sayings.”(1) “The ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 5:1-6

Denomination: Baptist

Love Chapter

Contributed by Neal Gracey on Jun 13, 2015

Love Chapter. Tongues is NOT everybody's thing!

Happy "Love Chapter" Saturday, Everyone! Ah, the famous Love Chapter is this week's Sunday School lesson. Exactly what IS a tinkling cymbal? Most cymbals "I know" are quit loud! Paul's great chapter on love comes after a lengthy discussion about spiritual gifts. It seems that some gifts were ...read more

Scripture: 1 Corinthians 13:1-13

Denomination: Baptist

Love Returned Series

Contributed by Josh Foster on Feb 20, 2014

Renewal, Restoration, Retrieval – the attitude is so important. It’s done in love- not reluctance. It’s done with mercy – not judgment. It’s goal is restoration – not conviction. It’s done with risk – not with guarded defensiveness.

Covenant Connections: A Covenant of Love ~ Love Returned Scripture Text: Hosea 3.1-5 INTRODUCTION I think it’s important to study and investigate and probe the deep-questions of life; …but I-also-know that a person can get lost-in-the-questions! It’s-kinda-like pulling out ...read more

Scripture: Hosea 3:1-5

Denomination: Nazarene

Love Is Not Proud Series

Contributed by David Owens on Nov 10, 2013

In this sermon, we explore the relationship between love and humility. The key to humble love is rightly viewing ourselves and rightly viewing others.

Introduction: A. The story is told of a teenager who regularly babysat for her minister’s 5 year-old daughter. 1. One of their favorite things to do when she babysat was to play the card game “Go Fish.” 2. One evening, after winning several games, the little 5 year-old kept ...read more

Scripture: Philippians 2:3-8

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Love In The Light Series

Contributed by Troy Borst on Jul 11, 2016

An encouraging Segmented Narrative Sermon which focuses on love and lighting our world with love.

LOVE IN THE LIGHT 1 JOHN 2:7-17 #1John2 INTRODUCTION… BOAT STORY PART 1 Once upon a time there was a world that was totally dark. No light. No light at all. No sun. No moon. No stars. The only lights in the whole world were lamps, candles, fires, and other man-made lights. The ...read more

Scripture: 1 John 2:7-17

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ