Sermons on True Love:

Faithful, Hopeful, Loving Series

Contributed by Mary Erickson on Oct 19, 2020

When we reflect on the spirituality of giving we realize that we have a deep NEED to give.

October 18, 2020 Hope Lutheran Church Rev. Mary Erickson Sermon Series: “Faithful, Hopeful, Loving” Psalm 145:1-9; Philippians 1:3-11 Faithful, Hopeful, Loving Friends, may grace and peace be yours in abundance in the knowledge of God and Christ Jesus our Lord. For the past several weeks we’ve ...read more

Scripture: Philippians 1:3-11

Denomination: Lutheran

Hated, Yet Loved Series

Contributed by Aneel Aranha on Jan 24, 2021

Though the world might hate us and persecute us because we do not belong to the world, we have the assurance that God will love us. What’s more important? (Watch video reflection here: https://youtu.be/mwGtoUqpcv8)

Scripture Reading: Mark 16:15-18 And he said to them, “Go into all the world and proclaim the good news to the whole creation. The one who believes and is baptized will be saved; but the one who does not believe will be condemned. And these signs will accompany those who believe: by using my name ...read more

Scripture: Mark 16:15-18

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Power, Authority, And Love

Contributed by Dr Fr John Singarayar Svd on Jan 28, 2021

Fourth Sunday in Ordinary Time.

Power, Authority, and Love Scripture: Mark 1:21-28. Reflection My dear sisters and brothers, “Then they came to Capernaum,    and on the sabbath Jesus entered the synagogue and taught. The people were astonished at his teaching,    for he taught them as one having ...read more

Scripture: Mark 1:21-28

Denomination: Other

Connecting Through Love

Contributed by George Warner on Feb 8, 2021

Blessed are the merciful for they shall obtain mercy

I GUESS most people can read, write and do basic arithmetic, but have you ever wondered why most people cannot play a guitar, even though there are books available that purport to show how it is done ? When a competent school teacher first teaches a young child how to read and write they use ...read more

Scripture: 1 John 4:16, Matthew 5:7

A Church That Loves Much Series

Contributed by John Dobbs on Feb 13, 2021

As we follow a Jesus that Loves, we want to be a church that loves. What is the contrast between a church that loves little, and a church that loves much?

A Church That Loves Much Luke 7:36-50 Introduction Dinner at Simon’s house took on a special meaning the day Jesus came. Simon and his guests reclined around a u-shaped table - which was the traditional posture for eating. They lay down around a low table, propped up on the left elbow with a ...read more

Scripture: Luke 7:36-50

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Love Your Enemies Series

Contributed by Aneel Aranha on Feb 26, 2021

In probably his most radical command to us, Jesus tells us to love our enemies. How’s it going with that, dear Christian?

Scripture Reading: Matthew 5:43-48 “You have heard that it was said, ‘Love your neighbor and hate your enemy.’ But I tell you, love your enemies and pray for those who persecute you, that you may be children of your Father in heaven. He causes his sun to rise on the evil and the good, and sends ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 5:43-48

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Loving One Another

Contributed by Dennis Lee on Nov 15, 2020

Jesus makes it clear that our love for others is the cornerstone of displaying our love for God. In this message we look at what it meant when Jesus gave this new commandment to love one another.

Loving One Another John 13:34-35 *** Watch: https://youtu.be/Jpv3Ygkp4Zc In a quick review of New Testament, I found that the phrase, “one another” was used 100 times, and 60% of the time it was written as a command, and even more telling is that 47 of these were written instructions to followers ...read more

Scripture: John 13:34-35

Denomination: Foursquare

Christmas - A Gift Of Love

Contributed by Rodney V Johnson on Dec 17, 2020

This message explains that the gift God gave us was based on His love for us and therefore the best gifts that we can give and/or receive in this life is love.

Christmas: A Gift of Love Scripture: John 3:16; First Corinthians 13 John 3:16 says, “For God so loved the world, that He gave His only begotten Son, that whosoever believes in Him should not perish, but have everlasting life.” On Friday we will celebrate Christmas, that day of the year when ...read more

Scripture: John 3:16

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Relational Living: Love Series

Contributed by Jerry Cosper on Jul 7, 2021

Let me ask you, “Are you disappointed in the way your relationships are turning out? Do you long to go deeper with those around you? If so, listen and learn from the words of Jesus as He explained the dynamics of love. Our Scripture passage this morning comes from the Gospel of John 15.

For the next 6 weeks, I want to take a close look at relationships. Let’s face it, relationships seldom seem to last or at least be what they once were when a relationship began. I’m not just talking about when two people meet and fall in love. I’m talking about all relationships where we become ...read more

Scripture: John 15:9-14

Denomination: Baptist

Faith, Love, And Hope

Contributed by Terry Denis on Jul 13, 2021

Perhaps the best example on the exercise of the virtues of faith, love, and hope in the New Testament is found in the book of 1 Thessalonians, where the Christians, in the midst of severe trials, afflictions, and persecutions, persevered and put their faith, love, and hope into action by

Faith, Love, And Hope 1 Thessalonians 1:1-6 INTRODUCTION Perhaps the best example on the exercise of the virtues of faith, love, and hope in the New Testament is found in the book of 1 Thessalonians, where the Christians, in the midst of severe trials, afflictions, and persecutions, persevered ...read more

Scripture: 1 Thessalonians 1:1-6

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Are You Characterized By Love?

Contributed by Jerry Cosper on Aug 18, 2021

Does how you live your life exhibit your love for God?

Today let’s ask the question, “Can I be described by the term LOVE?” Does how you live your life exhibit your love for God? Everyone has had a first love in life. Do you remember yours? It might have been a childhood or teenage crush. Some call it puppy love. For some it may have happened ...read more

Scripture: Revelation 2:1-7, Matthew 22:34-38

Denomination: Baptist

The Greatest Love Of All

Contributed by Andres Jr Manaois on Sep 11, 2021

INTRODUCTION Greatest - Highest. Extreme. Alexander the Great.

THE GREATEST LOVE OF ALL (Luke 10:30-37) INTRODUCTION Greatest - Highest. Extreme. Alexander the Great. I. THIEF – What is yours, I will get it. These are the People who are envious. They will do whatever happens just to get it. By hook or by crook. They are the people who are not satisfied with ...read more

Scripture: Luke 10:30-37

Denomination: Baptist

Love Must Be Sincere Series

Contributed by Esther Collins on Mar 9, 2021

This is the 2nd devotion in a series entitled, 'Building Relationships that Last.'

Building Relationships that Last # 2 Love Must Be Sincere In the first part of this series, we established the truth that the foundation for all relationships is our love for God, and love for one another. Since love is the key, we will try to understand how we can demonstrate this love for each ...read more

Scripture: Romans 12:9, 1 Samuel 18:1, Luke 22:48, Luke 23:34, 1 Corinthians 13:4-8  (view more)  (view less)

God Loves To Sing

Contributed by Glenn Pease on Mar 12, 2021

Music and song are as timeless as the nature of God. If you consider God's singing as sacred music, then sacred music has no beginning, for it is just as eternal as God is.

Knowing the Bible is the best education life has to offer, for not only is it the light by which we come to see our Savior and enter into His salvation, it is by its light that we get insights into all areas of life that other books cannot give us. If you do research on the origin of music, you ...read more

Scripture: Zephaniah 3:17

Legalism Versus Love

Contributed by Glenn Pease on Mar 13, 2021

We are in a world of great religious competition. We will all tend to follow one of these two strategies: The legalistic or the loving, the rule book power, or relationship power.

We live in a world where competition is a master motive. When the news reach Russia in 1945 that the United States dropped an atomic bomb on Hiroshima, Stalin ordered secret scientists to find a way to catch up to the U.S. Andrei Sakharov was only 24 years old then, but his brilliant mind was ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 5:20