Sermons on True Love:

The Second Command: Love Others

Contributed by Justin Steckbauer on May 3, 2021

A second great command is issued by Jesus Christ in the gospels: “Love your neighbor as yourself.” What does it mean to love your neighbor as yourself?

John 13:34 (ESV) says “A new commandment I give to you, that you love one another: just as I have loved you, you also are to love one another.” Christianity in it's essence is all about relationship between God and man. This relationship is cultivated through love exchanged between God and man. ...read more

Scripture: John 13:34, Matthew 22:39, Mark 12:31, Luke 10:27

Denomination: Salvation Army

All You Need Is Love

Contributed by Ian Bullock on May 4, 2021

An opportunity for us to think about who we love, and who we should love

In the name of the father, son and Holy Spirit. Amen. Love is a many splendored thing. Love lifts us up where we belong. All you need is love. The opening lines to a song from the film Moulin Rouge where Ewan McGregor is courting Nicole Kidman whom he has fallen in love with. But this isn’t why ...read more

Scripture: John 15:9-17

Denomination: Anglican

L.o.v.e.

Contributed by Michael Koplitz on May 12, 2021

What is love? There are many definitions. Using the letters of love here is a definition that is biblically based.

L.O.V.E. Rev. Dr. Michael H. Koplitz John 3:16 John 3:16 "For God so aloved the world, that He bgave His 1conly begotten Son, that whoever dbelieves in Him shall not perish, but have eternal life. What is love? Remember the days when you could go into a book store? Actually, you still can. ...read more

Scripture: John 3:16

Denomination: United Methodist

For God So Loved (Advent)

Contributed by William Akehurst on Dec 17, 2022

We as stewards of the mysteries of GOD desire to be found faithful. The message of GOD's LOVE through CHRIST JESUS is a message to be shared and lived out. They will know we are Christians by our LOVE...GOD's LOVE IN US.

2022.12.18.For GOD so LOVED (Advent) William Akehurst, HSWC ADVENT: Hope, Preparation, Joy, LOVE These past few weeks, We have examined Advent in light of being a faithful STEWARD of the Mysteries of GOD. Today we will examine “LOVE”. FAITHFUL STEWARDS OF GOD’S MYSTERIES….LOVE 1 Corinthians 4:1-2 ...read more

Scripture: John 3:16, Psalm 103:13-18, Romans 5:8, John 15:13, 1 John 4:7-9, 1 John 3:1-3, John 13:34-35, 1 John 3:23-24, Romans 5:5, Romans 8:38-39, 2 Corinthians 13:11-14, Ephesians 3:14-21, 1 John 3:16  (view more)  (view less)

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Give Yourself As A Sacrifice Of Love.

Contributed by Wade Martin Hughes, Sr on Dec 20, 2022

We have considersider Joy, Hop, Peace and now love. Giving is no sacrifice where there is love. Love never fails.

GIVE YOURSELF AS A SACRIFICE? SELFLESS LOVE GIVES… By Wade Martin Hughes, Sr. Kyfingers@aol.com (YouTube: Wade Hughes) GOD IS LOVE… WHERE GOD IS --- IS LOVE. Series: GIFTS OF: 1. Joy, 2. Hope, 3. Peace, 4. Love 1 John 4:16 And we have known and believed the love that God hath to us. God is ...read more

Scripture: John 4:16-17, John 3:16, Mark 12:32-33, Isaiah 49:16

Denomination: Assembly Of God

The Fourth Sunday In Advent: Love Series

Contributed by Jonathan Spurlock on Dec 23, 2022

We sometimes hear a lot about love during Advent and the Christmas season. May we never forget the incredible love God has for us. John 3 isn't usually a Christmas text but what Jesus said there is good for Christmas, too.

(Based on and edited from a message preached at First Baptist Church, Chamois, MO on 12-18-22. This is not an exact transcription.) Introduction: There is no greater expression of love, anywhere, when we think about how Jesus left Heaven to come to this earth, to be born like us, live with us, die ...read more

Scripture: John 3:1-18

Denomination: Baptist

The Father's Love

Contributed by Sylvester Fergusson on Jan 6, 2023

Jesus loves to use comparisons to illustrate a point. In this story he does just that and he does it brilliantly

Every parent wants the best for their children. They have dreams and expectations that they hope their child would grow and fulfil. They envisaged their child growing up to be someone who would make a difference in this world, in a positive way. Their love for the child is not based on what the ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 34:10, Luke 15:11-12, Luke 15:13-14, Isaiah 5:11-12, Luke 8:14, Luke 15:15-19, Philippians 4:6-7, Luke 12:27-28, Luke 15:20-24, Romans 8:38-39  (view more)  (view less)

Denomination: Adventist

Lavish Love Lavishly Shared Series

Contributed by Allan Quak on Jul 9, 2024

God’s unconditional, forgiving, accepting love has caused God to take responsibility to save us. We take this lavish love and lavish that love onto others.

You can listen to this sermon at https://www.npbc.org.au/podcasts/media 1 John 3:1-24 “Lavish Love Lavishly Shared” Today our focus is on 1 John 3. We are not going to read the whole chapter because a lot of what John writes in chapter 3 is spoken about in other parts of the letter. Topics ...read more

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

Denomination: Baptist

The Law Of Love And The Body Of Christ.

Contributed by Christopher Holdsworth on Dec 15, 2023

Christian life and love.

THE LAW OF LOVE AND THE BODY OF CHRIST. Ephesians 4:25-32, Ephesians 5:1-2. All of our relationships within the body of Christ must be governed by the Christian law of love (cf. Ephesians 4:2). We are to “walk in love” (EPHESIANS 5:2). One of the practical reasons given for “putting away the ...read more

Scripture: Ephesians 4:25-32, Ephesians 5:1-2

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

4th Advent - Love

Contributed by William Akehurst on Dec 17, 2023

The 4th week in ADVENT is LOVE. GOD’s Greatest Gift to Mankind. The Greatest Love Story, or the Greatest Message of Love to us. GOD gave of HIMSELF to bring us HOME!

2023.12.24.Sermon.4th ADVENT – LOVE William Akehurst, HSWC BIG IDEA: The 4th week in ADVENT is LOVE. GOD’s Greatest Gift to Mankind. The Greatest Love Story, or the Greatest Message of Love to us. GOD gave of HIMSELF to bring us HOME! SCRIPTURES: Genesis 3:15, Isaiah 9:6-7, Galatians 4:4-6, ...read more

Scripture: Genesis 3:15, Isaiah 9:6-7, Galatians 4:4-6, Ephesians 1:3-14, Matthew 1:18-25, John 3:16, 1 John 3:1-2  (view more)  (view less)

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Love Of Neighbor (Deuteronomy 21)

Contributed by I. Grant Spong on Jan 7, 2025

How is love of neighbor very different in God's eyes to ours? Let's begin in Deuteronomy 21.

How did they handle unsolved murders, prisoners of war becoming wives, firstborn rights, juvenile delinquency, and hanging as a death penalty? Is human understanding of love of neighbor very different to God’s? Let’s begin in Deuteronomy 21. Was Israel to deal with an unsolved murder with ...read more

Denomination: Baptist

Resilience: Love Never Fails.

Contributed by Wade Martin Hughes, Sr on Jan 18, 2025

We must never quit... We must try again... When all fails in patience try again.

RESILIENCE: LOVE NEVER FAILS! By Wade Martin Hughes, Sr. Kyfingers@aol.com (YouTube: Wade Hughes) This candle is absolutely worthless with a way to ignite it? WHEN YOUR EARTHQUAKE SEEMS TO DESTROY YOUR PLANS… Proverbs 6:6 Go to the ant, thou sluggard; consider her ways, and be wise: 7 ...read more

Scripture: Proverbs 6:6-7, Psalm 56:3, Luke 6:41-43

Denomination: Assembly Of God

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

Marriage Is A Union Of Love And Commitment Series

Contributed by Shaila Touchton on Jan 21, 2025

In this sermon, we will explore the biblical perspective on marriage and what it means to find the right person.

In today's society, the idea of marriage is often tied to age, with many people believing that there is a "right" age to get married. However, the Bible teaches us that marriage is not about age, but about finding the right person with whom to share a life of love, commitment, and ...read more

Scripture: Hebrews 13:4, Proverbs 31:10-31

Love: Our Beginning And End

Contributed by Mary Erickson on Feb 3, 2025

A sermon for the 4th Sunday of Epiphany, Year C

February 2, 2025 Rev. Mary Erickson Hope Lutheran Church 1 Corinthians 13:1-13; Luke 4:21-30 Love: Our Beginning and End Friends, may grace and peace be yours in abundance in the knowledge of God and Christ Jesus our Lord. We’ve heard today that remarkable passage from First Corinthians 13: ...read more

Scripture: 1 Corinthians 13:1-13, Luke 4:21-30

Denomination: Lutheran