Sermons on Universal Love:

Loving The Lost With Abandon Series

Contributed by Dan Raymond on Dec 9, 2015

3rd Sermon on the astounding mathematics of grace. This one is on the parable of the lost sheep. I also have graphics available.

(Count out 99 people and have them stand up. Then pick out 1 and ask this question) Which group is most important? Which group is the most valuable? In the economics of the world, it’s the ninety-nine. Insurance professionals will get out their actuarial tables and tell you that you have a ...read more

Scripture: Luke 15:1-7

Denomination: Christian Church

Refresh (1) Loved Series

Contributed by Michael Monica on Jul 15, 2017

Do you know that you are loved?

The Bible is the story of God really. The Bible is a book, written by at least 40 known authors spanning the time of about 1500 years. It includes creation (where we came from), the fall of man, the aftermath of our sinning against God, famines, wars, tragedy, humor, peace, deliverance, romance ...read more

Scripture: John 2:1-11

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Refresh (8) Loved Series

Contributed by Michael Monica on Jul 15, 2017

Who is God

A lot of times there are people in our lives that need encouragement. Is there someone in your life who could use your help? What could you do to help him or her out? Is there a place in your life where you could step out of your comfort zone and share God’s love with others who need to feel ...read more

Scripture: John 3:16-18

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

A Thing Called Love

Contributed by Michael Monica on Jul 26, 2017

1 corinthians 13

FIRST CORINTHIANS 13 INTRODUCTION. -- The chapter naturally divides itself into three parts. I. Love Contrasted, or the Absolute Indispensability of Love. - The first thing that Paul contrasts with love is the gift of tongues and the gift of tongues in its highest conceivable form. "Though I ...read more

Scripture: 1 Corinthians 13:1-8

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Love Never Fails Series

Contributed by Denn Guptill on Aug 20, 2017

Really? While we may fail in love, God's love will never fail us.

Summer of Love 5 Love Never Fails. The permanence of Love Well it’s been fifty years. Fifty years ago in Canada we celebrated our Centennial. Fifty years ago the Beatles released “Sgt. Pepper's Lonely Hearts Club Band”. Fifty years ago Interracial Marriage was declared constitutional by The ...read more

Scripture: 1 Corinthians 13:8-10

Denomination: Wesleyan

Overcoming Prejudice With Love

Contributed by Christopher Benfield on Aug 27, 2017

James dealt with partiality and prejudice in the early church, revealing such attitudes were sinful. The divide in our nation continues to grow, and we must check our attitudes with Scripture. Prejudice will not exist with genuine love.

Overcoming Prejudice with Love James 2: 1-10 There can be little doubt that our nation is facing the greatest division we have witnessed in decades. The level of turmoil we face today has not been experienced since the 1960’s. While the racial divide seems to be growing at an alarming rate, the ...read more

Scripture: James 2:1-10

Denomination: Baptist

Loving Others At Their Worst

Contributed by Sam Mccormick on Sep 9, 2017

The more intimate a relationship is, the more certain we are to experience the worst side of a spouse, child, parent, friend... Jesus loved--and yes, loves--us at our worst, and beckons us to be his ambassadors by doing the same for others.

LOVING OTHERS AT THEIR WORST I. Introduction - Not long ago I read the story of a man who came to love a woman named Helen, who was a drug addict. She was living with an abusive man who supplied her drugs and in return used her for his pleasure. But another man, an honest and virtuous man, ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 55:12-14, Ephesians 2:8-10, John 17:1-26, 1 Corinthians 12:4-31, Romans 12:4-8, Ephesians 4:11-16  (view more)  (view less)

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

The Word At Work … In Love

Contributed by Clive Broadbent on Sep 19, 2017

We're the good guys. We want to save people, but the public don't want to know. Act like Paul's team: * Trust the gospel message and deliver it * Do it for God * Draw people to Christ through a Godly lifestyle

In Walt Disney's Pixar-animated movie, called The Incredibles, Mr Incredible is a super-hero in hiding. Mr Incredible saved a guy from an exploding building, but the guy sued Mr Incredible because the guy’s neck was slightly strained during the rescue. The guy was about to die! The guy exchanged ...read more

Scripture: 1 Thessalonians 2:2-16

United In His Love

Contributed by Ned Bartlebaugh on Sep 30, 2017

The Church can overcome any division, conflict, or challenge when we: 1. Humbly submit ourselves to God 2. Be rooted and established in his love 3. Allow God's overabundance of love to empower us to see and love others as he sees and loves them.

INTRODUCTION It has been an interesting month. Just in the last month we have had multiple natural disasters and other national and world related issues/events: Earthquake – hit Mexico City Hurricane Harvey – Hit Texas Hurricane Irma – Hit Florida Hurricane Maria – Hit Puerto Rico Escalating ...read more

Scripture: Ephesians 3:14-19

Denomination: Baptist

Loving The Brethren-6 Series

Contributed by Byron Sherman on Aug 23, 2016

6 of 8. Peter exhorted the aliens to love their brothers & sisters in Christ as they were also loved by God. Christians are to love as they are loved by God. But how are they to live out that love? God’s love is lived out thru an encounter with...

LOVING THE BRETHREN-VI—1Peter 1:22—2:12 Attention: Memorable Student "Mom, the teacher was asking me today if I have any brothers or sisters who will be coming to school." "That's nice of her to take such an interest, dear. What did she say when you told her you are the only ...read more

Denomination: Baptist

We Love To Be First

Contributed by Troy Borst on Aug 30, 2016

Segmented Narrative sermon which follows a selfish/self-absorbed family that illustrates that "We Love to Be First"

WE LOVE TO BE FIRST 3 JOHN 1:1-14 #mefirst THREAD: WE LOVE TO BE FIRST READ 3 John 1:1-14 “The elder, To my dear friend Gaius, whom I love in the truth. 2 Dear friend, I pray that you may enjoy good health and that all may go well with you, even as your soul is getting along well. 3 It ...read more

Scripture: 3 John 1:1-14

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

"Learning About Love" Series

Contributed by Dave Mcfadden on Sep 6, 2016

We are called to love others as God loves us.

The writings of the Apostle John give three definitive statements about God. "God is Spirit" (John 4:24), "God is light" (1 John 1:5), and now, in this passage, "God is love" (1 John 4:8, 16). John was overwhelmed with the thought that God loved him and proved His love by sending the Lord Jesus ...read more

Scripture: 1 John 4:7-16

Denomination: Baptist

The Joy Of Brotherly Love Series

Contributed by Jordan Muck on Sep 9, 2016

Sermon Series on 1 John

Series: 1 John Week: 14 Passage: 1 John 3:16-19 Title: The Joy of Brotherly Love Focus: Brotherly Love STORY: We live in a love-obsessed world. • “All we need is love.” (Beatles) was first performed by The Beatles on Our World, the first live global television link. Watched by ...read more

Scripture: 1 John 3:16-19

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

The Response Of Godly Love Series

Contributed by Jordan Muck on Sep 9, 2016

Sermon Series on 1 John

Series: 1 John Week: 18 Passage: 1 John 4:11-12 Title: The Response of Godly Love Focus: Brotherly Love LAST WEEK: The Three Truth’s About God’s Love (1) God’s Love is Existent (1 John 4:7); God’s Love is Extended (1 John 4:8); God’s Love is Expressed (1 John ...read more

Scripture: 1 John 4:11-12

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

God Loves You

Contributed by Gene Gregory on Sep 11, 2016

Looking at the 10 Commandments through the lens of love

GOD LOVES YOU 9/11 sermon As I prepare to preach, I usually do so in one of three ways. Either, the Lord will begin laying something on my heart during the week that really speaks to me, or really burdens me, and I feel led to preach on that topic that particular Sunday. The sermon will grow out ...read more

Scripture: Exodus 20:1-20

Denomination: Baptist