Sermons on Unselfish Love:

The Challenge Of Salvation

Contributed by Douglas Phillips on Jan 26, 2010

A GREAT CHALLENGE WE FACE WITH REGARDS TO SALVATION IS TO BELIEVE THAT GOD CAN LOVE US ENOUGH TO SAVE US. THIS MESSAGE DEALS WITH THIS ISSUE.

THE CHALLENGE OF SALVATION ACTS 4:1-11 INTRODUCTION: ONE SUNDAY MORNING A PREACHER WAS MAKING THE POINT THAT DEATH IS A NATURAL PART OF THE LIFE CYCLE. HE QUOTED GENESIS 3:19 SAYING THAT WE CAME FROM DUST AND TO DUST WE WILL RETURN. AFTER THE SERVICE A FIVE YEAR OLD BOY CAME RUNNING UP TO THE ...read more

Scripture: Acts 4:1-11

Denomination: Baptist

Faith, Hope, And Love: Essentials Of A Healthy Heart Life

Contributed by Mark Opperman on Jan 14, 2014

Faith, hope, and love. They make up a triad of truths about God and us. We continuously need these three factors, which is what "abide" implies.

Faith, Hope, and Love: Essentials of a Healthy Heart Life 1 Corinthians 13:13 “And now these three remain: faith, hope and love. But the greatest of these is love.” - Faith, Hope, Love: These 3 can be discussed on their own merit, but I’d like to take a look at how they relate to ...read more

Scripture: 1 Corinthians 13:13

Denomination: Assembly Of God

Stand For Nothing Or Fall For Anything

Contributed by Gaither Bailey on May 14, 2011

Sermon for the 4th Sunday of Easter with new members uniting with the church.

John 15: 1 – 8 / Stand for Nothing Or Fall For Anything Intro: As I have grown older, I find myself giving more time to introspection. In a few days I will add another candle to my birthday cake. That has caused me to think about my mom and dad without whom I would not be here. I am ...read more

Scripture: John 15:1-8

Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

The Heart Of The Matter

Contributed by Neil Uebergang on Nov 5, 2012

The Kingdom of God is not based on Doctrines it is based on matters from the heart.

THE HEART OF THE MATTER Deuteronomy 6:1-9 New International Version (NIV) Love the Lord Your God 6 These are the commands, decrees and laws the Lord your God directed me to teach you to observe in the land that you are crossing the Jordan to possess, 2 so that you, your children and their ...read more

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

How To Treat People Right

Contributed by Rick Boyne on Jul 3, 2012

Loving and accepting all is a good way to demonstrate love to people.

How to Treat People Right May 20, 2007 Immanuel So. Baptist Church, Wagoner, OK Rick Boyne Message Point: Loving and accepting all is a good way to demonstrate love to people. Read: James 2:1-13 Define “Favoritism”. v. 1 "My brothers, as believers in our glorious Lord Jesus Christ, ...read more

Scripture: James 2:1-13

Denomination: Baptist

Ministering To Jesus

Contributed by Rick Boyne on Jul 10, 2012

We must love and serve others as if we are loving and serving Christ.

Ministering to Jesus May 3, 2009 Evening Service Immanuel Baptist Church, Wagoner, OK Rick Boyne Message Point: We must love and serve others as if we are loving and serving Christ. Focus Passage: Matthew 25:31-46 Supplemental Passage: Let love of the brethren continue. Do not neglect to show ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 25:31-46

Denomination: Baptist

Won't You Be My Neighbor? Series

Contributed by Perry Greene on Nov 18, 2011

What does it mean to be a neighbor to someone? How is it that we are to love others as ourselves? It is because God sets the pace for his people.

Years ago PBS featured a program where the host would enter the studio, take off his cardigan sweater, and his dress shoes and put on some sneakers – all the while singing his signature song: “It’s a beautiful day in this neighborhood A beautiful day for a neighbor Won’t ...read more

Scripture: Luke 10:25-37

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Love God Or Enjoy Life...is This Our Choice? Series

Contributed by Scott Kircher on Nov 10, 2008

sermon 4 in first John series

Love God or Enjoy Life – Is this our choice? Turn with me this morning to 1 John 2:15-17. Slide Last week we finished reading about the encouragement that John was giving to different maturity segments of the church. He knew that life is difficult sometimes and wanted to point out a few things to ...read more

Scripture: 1 John 2:15-17

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Faith Of The Centurion

Contributed by Jose Imperial on Jan 17, 2009

We will be amazed at God as long as we live . But is it possible that God will be amazed by a man? The centurion did and lets learn from him.

We will be amazed at God as long as we live . But is it possible that God will be amazed by a man? The centurion did and lets learn from him. 1.HE WAS A MAN OF GOODNESS. A. He loved his servant –Luke 7:2 Eph 6-9 speaks about the relationship b/w master and servant. Paul ...read more

Scripture: Luke 7:1-10

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Barefoot Christians

Contributed by Danny Presswood on Jan 26, 2009

The most basic footwear of life is mutual love for one another.

"I arrived in the city of EVERYWHERE early one morning. It was cold, and there were flurries of snow on the ground. As I stepped from the train to the platform, I noticed that the Baggage man and the redcap were warmly attired in heavy coats and gloves, but oddly enough, they wore no shoes. ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 7:12

Denomination: Baptist

"Nothing Can Separate Us From Jesus' Love” Series

Contributed by Ed Taylor on Jan 29, 2009

In Christ, there is safety and security living for Him.

1. READ THROUGH v31-39 2. What shall we say to these things? WOW! NOTE: It’s been a while since we looked at the beginning of Romans 8:1. It’s easy to lose some of the flow of the letter… • But the CH started out remember, with NO CONDEMNATION. • We are free in Christ to look forward, not looking ...read more

Scripture: Romans 8:31-39

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Part 1 – What Will You Be Remembered For? Series

Contributed by Bryan Fink on Feb 2, 2009

To encourage God’s people to become legends when it comes to loving Jesus.

Series: Legends and Legacies Part 1 – What will you be remembered for? Part 2 – Acts 18.22-28; Part 3 Luke 2.25-32, Part 4 Hosea 3.1-3 Task: To encourage God’s people to become legends when it comes to loving Jesus. Text: Matthew 26.6-13 Time: August 10, 2008 [TITLE SLIDE] I watched the ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 26:6-13

Denomination: Methodist

God's Valentine

Contributed by Bruce Howell on Feb 9, 2009

God has sent us a Valentine—His Word! Then He sent us His Son who is love personified---a “living” valentine. I Corinthians 13 reminds us of the importance of being filled with God’s love.

God’s Valentine I Corinthians 13:1-3 VALENTINE’S DAY! NO ONE KNOWS FOR SURE WHERE OR HOW IT ORIGINATED, but we do know who is responsible for keeping it before the public’s eyes---the greeting card, candy, and floral companies. St. Valentine is the designation for several saints. The most ...read more

Scripture: 1 Corinthians 13:1-3

Denomination: Wesleyan

A Biblical Church Series

Contributed by John Mann on Feb 12, 2009

To be a biblical church we have to stop making excuses for not serving and just get involved.

FOCAL POINT: A BIBLICAL CHURCH ME: It has been about 10 years ago since I took a speech class in college. At that point in time, I really hated standing up in front of people and talking about anything. In fact, I even skipped class once so I did not have to give a speech. I never would have ...read more

Scripture: John 15:12-13

Denomination: Free Methodist

Got Life?

Contributed by Allan Kircher on Feb 15, 2009

It is a kind of weather-gauge as to your communion, whether you are proud or humble. If you are going up, God is going down in your esteem. "He must increase," said John the Baptist of the Lord Jesus; "but I must decrease."

GOT LIFE? Pastor Allan H. Kircher Associate Pastor Shell Point Baptist Church NARRATIVE COPY Delivered 2/15/09 How do we really see ourselves? And what do we do to observe ourselves as others see us? Don’t we usually look in a mirror? Have you ever considered that everything we see in ...read more

Scripture: Micah 6:8

Denomination: Baptist