Sermons on True Love:

Greater Love Than This No Man Has Series

Contributed by Donald Pinkleton on May 12, 2022

[ Intro music: "Lo, How a Rose E'er Blooming"] I KNOW WHAT YOU’RE THINKING: DON HAS FINALLY LOST IT. HE STARTS OUT OUR MEMORIAL DAY SERVICE WITH A CHRISTMAS HYMN – WHAT WAS HE THINKING? ACTUALLY, I WAS THINKING ABOUT REMEMBRANCE.

THIS SUNDAY, I WANTED TO TAKE A DIFFERENT LOOK AT MEMORIAL DAY. I WANTED TO REMEMBER THE WHOLE SALVATION STORY: FROM JESUS’ BIRTH & LIFE, TO HIS DEATH AND RESURRECTION, AND HOW THAT ALL TIES IN TO THIS MEMORIAL DAY. WE THINK OF EVENTS AS ISOLATED DATES ON THE CALENDAR – CHRISTMAS, HOLY WEEK, ...read more

Scripture: John 15:13

The Love Language Of Giving / Receiving Gifts Series

Contributed by Michael Deutsch on Jun 16, 2022

Looking at the 5 love languages and how we can demonstrate them and lead us toward God.

5 Love Languages - Gifts May 8, 2022 I think we all enjoy receiving gifts. Some though like it more, in fact, they live for those gifts. They don’t have to be super expensive, just something which says I was thinking about you. Of course, if you don’t know that someone craves receiving gifts ...read more

Scripture: Mark 14:3-9, Ephesians 1:3-8, John 3:16

Denomination: Baptist

Abide In Christ's Love

Contributed by I. Grant Spong on May 4, 2021

We often think of love as the number one rule of a Christian life. But, does Jesus place a different emphasis on it than many may think? Purpose: Let’s discover Jesus’ different emphasis on love. Plan: Let’s note Jesus' words in John 15:9-17.

Prelude We often think of love as the number one rule of a Christian life. But, Jesus places a different emphasis on it than many may think? Purpose: Let’s discover Jesus’ different emphasis on love. Plan: Let’s note Jesus' words in John 15:9-17. Abide in My Love John 15:9 “As the Father ...read more

Scripture: John 15:9-17

Denomination: Baptist

A Celebration Of God's Love Series

Contributed by Scott Maze on May 27, 2021

The 278 words of Psalm 107 give of four different spectacular cases. At the heart of the Psalm are these four scenes. These four accounts of human experience deal with the realities of life in all of its fullness.

The Psalms were sung on board of the ship when the Pilgrims set sail in the Mayflower. The Bay Psalm Book was the third book printed in America. Until the end of the eighteenth century the Psalms were exclusively sung in churches. It was Psalm 127 that Benjamin Franklin quoted in 1787 as he moved ...read more

Denomination: Baptist

Love Does Not Return Evil For Evil

Contributed by Nettie J Pennington on Jun 9, 2021

You say you abide in Christ, then be imitators of Christ.

Those of you who say you abide in Christ ought to make every effort to walk the path that he walked (1 John 2:6). "Since you are God's dear children, you must try to be like him" (Ephesians 5:1, GNT). To live as a Christ-follower is the promise we made when we embarked on this ...read more

Scripture: 1 Corinthians 13:6, Ephesians 5:1, 1 Peter 3:9-10

Denomination: Other

Jesus Loves Sinners, Part 2 Series

Contributed by Scott Maze on Jun 9, 2021

The Returning Son doesn’t bring any gifts to his family from his time away. Instead, he comes asking for a small amount of mercy and a job. Does he consider his father's broken heart and the agony of rejected love that his father has endured?

For those of you old enough to remember the years of the 39th President of the United States, Jimmy Carter. I was a young kid back then and my parents lived in northern Alabama. We welcomed my sister in those days as I remember waiting in long lines at the gas stations hoping they haven’t run out. ...read more

Scripture: Luke 15:11-24

Denomination: Baptist

Where Does Love Come From?

Contributed by Chris Swanson on Jan 21, 2023

If we center ourselves on God, abiding in His giving love, there could be no avenue for the works of the flesh to enter into our lives.

For this passage of Scripture, we need to understand the four types of love. There is the Agape – unconditional love (Godly), the Philia – beneficial love (brotherly), the Storge – family love, and the Eros – romantic love. In verses 7-8: Everybody accepts that love is significant, yet we ...read more

Scripture: 1 John 4:7-21

Denomination: Independent/Bible

God Loves To Extend Mercy And Forgiveness

Contributed by Barry O Johnson on Jan 31, 2023

The message examines the story of the woman caught in adultery in a somewhat narrative form.

In Matthew 9:13, Jesus says, “I will have mercy, and not sacrifice: for I am not come to call the righteous, but sinners to repentance." Mercy is a word that many Christians fail to truly understand its depth and significance and how the withholding of it can impact a person’s life. In the ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 9:13, John 8:2-11, Deuteronomy 22:22-27, Psalm 25:5, Psalm 69:6, Psalm 130:5-6, Matthew 5:17-18, Galatians 6:10  (view more)  (view less)

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

God's Great Love

Contributed by Gene Gregory on Jul 30, 2023

Continuing Romans series. Addresses God's great love.

Romans 5 - Read Romans 5:1-11 As we study this passage together, I’d like you think first about the love of God. Turn to someone near you and tell them, “God loves you.” I. GOD LOVES YOU Tom and I have been friends for a long time. As a matter-of-fact, the only folks here who have known me ...read more

Scripture: Romans 5:1-11

Denomination: Baptist

Seeking The Peace And Love Of Jesus Christ

Contributed by Michael Koplitz on Aug 2, 2023

Jesus' peace and love is eternal. His hope is that eternal peace and love would come to the earth.

Seeking the Peace and Love of Jesus Christ John 14:25-31 Rev. Dr. Michael H. Koplitz John 14:25 “These things I have spoken to you while abiding with you. 26 “But the aHelper, the Holy Spirit, bwhom the Father will send in My name, cHe will teach you all things, and dbring to your remembrance ...read more

Scripture: John 14:25-31

Denomination: United Methodist

God Loves You So Much

Contributed by Wilson Oshorakpor on Nov 9, 2022

The love of God for man is unconditional and extravagant. It envelopes the heart of every human being including you. God loves you beyond your imagination.

TEXT: JOHN 3:16 "For God so loved the world, that he gave his only begotten Son, that whosoever believeth in him should not perish, but have everlasting life." This wonderful and popular scripture points out some salient points which concerns every living soul. 1. "For God so ...read more

Scripture: John 3:16

Denomination: Pentecostal

Obedience, The Love Language Of The Lord Almighty

Contributed by Dove Inspirations on Nov 10, 2022

How do we demonstrate our love for our FATHER

Obedience: The Love Language of The LORD John 14:21 There are many ways people are taught to show love to their fellow human beings, be it spouses, relatives, friends and strangers. People are taught to buy gifts, speak well to and about others, do acts of service and many other teachings that ...read more

Scripture: John 14:21

Love Like Jesus Pt1 Series

Contributed by Michael Mccartney on Feb 3, 2022

We need to learn to love well by studying Jesus the personification of God's love in the flesh.

Video Illustration: Love Quotes The CHC challenge for 2022 – Are you willing to commit to “Love Well” this new year? To not just love but love well – to not just do the minimum but go the extra mile love always goes? Thesis: To be able to “Love Well” means I embrace the 4 letter word, “Love” ...read more

Scripture: John 13:34-35, 1 John 4:7-10, John 3:16

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

The Surety Of God's Love

Contributed by Jerry Cosper on Feb 8, 2022

With all of this unrest in our country, some people may wonder where God is in all of this. Others are tempted to question God's goodness. But just because there is human hatred and violence in our presence, this in no way negates God's goodness and love.

This probably comes as no surprise to you, but since covid-19 rearranged so many of our lives and schedules, we have changed how much time we spend looking at a screen, whether it's a tv, smartphone, laptop, or computer screen. As a country, we're spending a significant amount of time on ...read more

Scripture: 1 John 4:7-21, Mark 2:1-12

Denomination: Baptist

"valentine Day And Love!"

Contributed by Grady H Moore on Feb 9, 2022

As we draw near to “Valentine’s Day” our thoughts are usually focused more on love. Love for our spouse, our family, our children, our loved-ones, and our friends. But we really can't talk about love without addressing the greatest of all love.

“Valentine's Day and Love!” Near “Valentine’s Day” our thoughts are usually focused on love. Love for our spouse, our family, our loved-ones, our friends. But we can't talk about love without thinking of the greatest love. *That’s the topic of our message... "The Love of ...read more

Scripture: Ephesians 2:4-5