Sermons on Unchanging Love:

He Loves Us Anyway

Contributed by David Heflin on Mar 1, 2007

This sermon explores the love of God in the midst of our rebellion through three enduring images from Hosea that find their ultimate fulfillment in Christ.

He Loves Us Anyway Hosea on three images of God’s Love 2/25/07 PSCOC Intro: Love expresses itself most fully in the midst of betrayal. We would all agree that love is one of the most overused words in the English language. We love our spouse. We love pizza. We love our kids. We love the ...read more

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Torn Between Two Loves Series

Contributed by Darrin Hunt on Mar 5, 2007

Part of a series in Philippians, we are encouraged to make Christ our life.

Illus. 3 men discussing their funerals, what they would want people to say. •"He was a great humanitarian, an asset to his community." •"He was a great family man, loved his family." •"Look, he’s moving!" “What would you like on your tombstone”? What would you like to accomplish before you ...read more

Scripture: Philippians 1:19-26

Denomination: Baptist

The Cross: Symbol Of Supreme Love

Contributed by Nathan Parker on Mar 10, 2007

A message about the cross being our symbol of supreme love by Charles Stanley.

The Voluntary Suffering of Christ: 1. An expression of supreme love (Jn. 10:9-11; 15; 17-18; Heb. 12:1-2; Col 1:15-17; Gal 1:4) 2. An act of substitution (Isa. 53:4-6; 10; Matt. 20:27-28; Rom. 5:6; 2 Cor. 5:21; 1 Tim. 2:5-6; 1 Pet. 2:24; 3:18; 1 Jn. 2:1-2) A. pupitur & anti-Greek lemmas 3. ...read more

Scripture: Galatians 1:1-5

Denomination: Baptist

Because I Love The Church... Series

Contributed by Jason Cole on Mar 12, 2007

If we say we love the church what exactly does that mean? If we love the church than how should we show it?

“Because I Love the Church…” Introduction: I think that I shall never see A church that’s all it ought to be: A church whose members never stray Beyond the strait and narrow way; A church that has no empty pews, Whose preacher never has the blues, A church whose deacons always deak, And none is ...read more

Scripture: Ephesians 5:25-32

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Who Do You Love ?

Contributed by Ervin Kimrey on Aug 10, 2007

If we really love God the way we say we do would we live the way we do? If we really loved God the way were supposed to would we have as much problems witnessing? Who do you really love, The Father or the Flesh ?

WHO DO YOU LOVE? 1 John 2:7-17 Intro: Those here that are not saved, still living in sin will most likely not agree with or like this message. Verily, verily, I say unto thee, Except a man be born again, he cannot see the kingdom of God. (John 3:3) 1. The reason a. These things have I written ...read more

Scripture: 1 John 2:7-17

Denomination: Baptist

Is God Mad Or Madly In Love?

Contributed by Dr. Craig Nelson on Aug 15, 2007

Thoughts on the Bridal Paradigm

God’s very essence is love. (1 John 4:7-10) He has always been love, even before He created mankind. He has always sought to have a close relationship with mankind. Human Beings were made for this love. The entire story of humanity is wrapped up within it. Love is why humans were created, and love ...read more

Scripture: Song of Songs 4:9-10

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Love God Not The World's Way! Series

Contributed by Michael Mccartney on Dec 1, 2004

The act of love opens up our eyes to see God but the act of hatred causes us to be blind and trapped in darkness.

1 John 2 – Sermon ““Love God not the World’s ways” Thesis: The act of love opens up our eyes to see God but the act of hatred causes us to be blind and trapped in darkness. Scripture Text: The Holy Bible, New International Version 1 John 2:1 (NIV) 1My dear children, I write this to you so that ...read more

Scripture: 1 John 2:1-29

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

The Trial Of Peter's Love To Christ. Series

Contributed by Fredric Lozo on Dec 3, 2004

This Sermon is #13 from Rev. Andrew Lee’s SERMONS published in 1803 by Isaiah Thomas, Jr. at Lisbon, Connecticut.

INTRODUCTION: The entire book Andrew’s Lee’s Sermons is available free at Project Gutenberg as e-Text #15031. SERMON XIII. The Trial of Peter’s love to Christ. John xxi. 15, 16, 17. "So when they had dined, Jesus saith to Simon Peter, Simon son of Jonas. lovest thou me more than these? ...read more

Scripture: John 21:15-17

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Jesus Brings Us Love

Contributed by R. David Reynolds on Dec 4, 2004

This is a sermon for the Second Sunday in Advent based on Matthew 11:28-30 and the appropriate aria and chorus from the same passage in Handle’s MESSIAH.

Jesus Brings Us Love --Matthew 11:28-30 I think I’ve shared all this with you in the past, but it bears repeating today. I love all types of music. My favorite hymn is Charles Wesley’s “And Can It Be”; my favorite gospel song is Fanny Crosby’s “To God Be the Glory”; my favorite praise and ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 11:28-30

Denomination: Methodist

"Indications Of His Love For Us" Series

Contributed by Marilyn Murphree on Dec 18, 2004

How do we really know that God loves us? What are the indications of His love for us?

Iliff and Saltillo UM Churches Fourth Sunday of Advent December 19, 2004 “Indications of His Love for Us” Isaiah 63:7-9 INTRODUCTION: How many have your Christmas shopping all done? How about all wrapped? This morning I want you to think about your Christmas shopping list. Think about the ...read more

Scripture: Isaiah 63:7-9

Denomination: Methodist

A Biblical View Of God's Love

Contributed by Dr. Jerry N. Watts on Feb 20, 2006

This text is written in the author’s own "shorthand". It was written the week Hurricane Katrina came in and was delivered 6 weeks latter with the hope of bringing the listeners to see both sides of God’s love

A BIBLICAL VIEW OF THE "LOVE OF GOD" Various Scriptures • Have taken a couple of weeks in aftermath of Katrina for "Storm Stories", this message has been burned into my psyche. • Candidly - Some messages are better understood "After the storm" because in the aftermath of a storm we are more ...read more

Scripture: Romans 8:1

Denomination: Baptist

Do You Love Life?

Contributed by Mark Baker on Feb 21, 2006

Edifying or destroying our brothers and sisters in Christ.

1 Peter 3:10 For "He who would love life and see good days, let him refrain his tongue from evil, and his lips from speaking guile; Guile is another way of saying treachery or deceit. In other words our spoken words are not full of truth but deceit. I would say this; any words that are not ...read more

Scripture: 1 Peter 3:10

Denomination: Independent/Bible

Living The Virtuous Life: Love Series

Contributed by Philip Barner on Feb 22, 2006

The first in a series on the 7 Cardinal Virtues.

Living the Virtuous Life: Love (I John 4:7-21) By Rev. Phil Barner Many have heard that there are 7 deadly sins (pride, anger, envy, lust, sloth, gluttony, covetousness). Early in the life of the church they had to address the common Greek attitude toward sin. The general consensus was that sins ...read more

Scripture: 1 John 4:7-21

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Learning Your Love Language Series

Contributed by Steven Dow on Mar 2, 2006

"Living a Life of Love" - Part 1. This message helps husbands and wives learn how to effectively communicate love in a language their spouse can understand.

LEARNING YOUR LOVE LANGUAGE Living a Life of Love – 1 Ephesians 5:22-33 March 5, 2006 INTRODUCTION: “The State of Our Unions 2005,” an annual report put out by the National Marriage Project at Rutgers University, highlighted the dismal state of the family in the United States. Among the ...read more

Scripture: Ephesians 5:22-33

Loving Each Other Sincerely

Contributed by Vinnie Cappetta on Mar 4, 2006

We know we are supposed to love. We want to love, but it doesn’t always come naturally, so we often try to manufacture it.

Loving Each Other Sincerely 1 Peter 1:21-2:3 Love is a commandment from the beginning. We know we are supposed to love. We want to love, but it doesn’t always come naturally. So we often try to manufacture love. How is it possible to love our brothers and sisters sincerely? v.22 ...read more

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational