Sermons on We Must Love:

A Father's Love

Contributed by Bill Butsko on Jun 17, 2006

This message illustrates three positive attributes of a father as noted in the Parable of the Prodigal Son.

Scripture Reading: Luke 15:11-32 Message: “A Father’s Love” Text: “And he arose and came to his father. But when he was still a great way off, his father saw him and had compassion, and ran and fell on his neck and kissed him” (Luke 15:20). Introduction: What is Father’s Day? In 1909, Mrs. ...read more

Scripture: Luke 15:11-24

Denomination: Christian Church

The Father's Lavish Love

Contributed by Matthew Stoll on Dec 9, 2008

To help us understand the love the Father has for us so we will receive it (become adopted as a child in the family), return it, and share it (with our children).

I remember the pastor of our church sharing one time that becoming a father was the greatest help for his theology, that is, for his understanding of God. He knew up here [pointing to head] that God loved him, but when he had a child he began to understand more in here [heart] that God has the ...read more

Scripture: 1 John 3:1

Denomination: Methodist

So Loved - Whosoever Series

Contributed by Dan Cale on Dec 19, 2007

In a fresh look at John 3:16 we look at what it means to be so loved by God. Pt 3 investigates what it means to be a whosoever in the heart of God.

So Loved Pt 3 - Whosoever John 3:16 We began last week working through this most familiar passage in scripture as we point our hearts towards the beginning of Advent. We began talking about this God who So Loved us. Remember this morning that His is Creator love boundless, endless, perfect and ...read more

Scripture: John 3:16

Denomination: *other

Dangerous Love Affairs

Contributed by Rodelio Mallari on Dec 31, 2010

The Bible is a very honest and balance book. It shows us not only the positive in people so they could be our examples but also the negative so we could be warned.

Intro: The Bible is a very honest and balance book. It shows us not only the positive in people so they could be our examples but also the negative so we could be warned. In the Bible we find how Samson engaged in dangerous love affair with Delilah which led to his downfall; how Solomon loved too ...read more

Scripture: Mark 12:30-33

Denomination: *other

God Loves Is Incredible Series

Contributed by Kamalanathan Francis on May 12, 2022

The love of God for us is felt not when we are in comfort but in need. In this series, with limited time let's see the powerful love of God around us.

God loves us with such incredible love. There is variety in God’s love; just like the world, we live in. We call our world incredible, and we can call our God’s love incredible. He wants us to experience incredible, life-changing love, mercy, and compassion not only from him but from those around ...read more

Scripture: 1 John 4:16, Romans 5:8, Isaiah 54:10

Denomination: Independent/Bible

Prioritizing Loved Ones Series

Contributed by Shaila Touchton on Jan 21, 2025

In this sermon, we'll explore the biblical perspective on prioritizing loved ones and why it's crucial to keep them at the forefront of our lives.

As humans, we often face problems and challenges that can be overwhelming and all-consuming. However, it's essential to remember that these problems should never take precedence over the people we love. In this sermon, we'll explore the biblical perspective on prioritizing loved ones and ...read more

Scripture: 1 Corinthians 13:1-3, Galatians 6:2, Proverbs 11:14

The Glory We Share With The Father And Son

Contributed by W Pat Cunningham on May 12, 2018

St. Gregory of Nyssa, and other Fathers of the Church, teach that the glory of the Father and the Son is the Holy Spirit, who is love. The glory we are given is the Holy Spirit who enables us to image Christ in our world.

Thursday of the 7th Week of Easter 2018 St. Paschal Baylon The prayer of Jesus we just heard from St. John is part of the High Priestly Prayer Our Lord offered at the Last Supper. If you look carefully at it, you might call it the first Eucharistic Prayer, and here you find Christ offering His ...read more

Scripture: John 17:20-26

Denomination: Catholic

True Love Series

Contributed by C. Philip Green on Jul 12, 2019

True love trusts God enough to obey Him in all your relationships.

What is “true love”? It’s a difficult question that many people have tried to answer over the years, but no one answer seems adequate. Here are a few of them: Erich Segal writes, “True love comes quietly, without banners or flashing lights. If you hear bells, get your ears checked.” Ann Landers ...read more

Scripture: 1 John 5:1-5

Denomination: Evangelical Free

For The Love Of Labor Series

Contributed by Jeff Strite on Sep 5, 2011

Both Jamestown and Plymouth nearly failed in their early years. But it was the Pilgrims' view of labor that not only saved it's colony, but became the driving force in making our nation great.

OPEN: (Asking the Crowd) What is this weekend? That’s right – it’s Labor Day Weekend. And our sermon today is the beginning of a series on “What Made America Great”. This first sermon deals with the greatness that has been brought to our nation because of how and why ...read more

Scripture: Ephesians 6:5-9

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Oneness: Loving One Another

Contributed by Paul Decker on May 29, 2002

We are to be known for our love.

ONENESS: LOVING ONE ANOTHER Romans 13:8-10; Acts 2:42 S: A Place of Grace Th: Oneness Pr: We are to be known for our love. ?: Who? Who do we love? KW: Person TS: We will find in our study three persons that we are to love. The ____ person we are to love is… I. GOD II. ONE ANOTHER III. OUR ...read more

Scripture: Romans 13:8-10, Acts 2:42

Denomination: Baptist

Contend Pt. 1 What Do We Believe? Series

Contributed by Paul Culbertson on Mar 22, 2013

We cannot just be a church that simply says we believe, we need to be ready to share what and why we believe it!

March 10, 2013 LOVE DOES. contend pt. 1 WHAT DO WE BELIEVE? Good morning! Two hunters were out hunting and come upon what appeared at first as an abandoned farm. The barn was sagging, the house was in disrepair, and there were junk cars and car parts lying around. The only thing that made it a ...read more

Scripture: John 1:1-14

Denomination: Baptist

Longing For Love

Contributed by Mark Roper on Nov 27, 2007

Human love fails! Godly love never fails!

Longing for Love John 15:12-15:12 Scripture (John 15:12)."Love each other as I have loved you" There once was a very popular song, "Love Is a Many Splendored Thing." The experience of many is that love is a many-splintered thing. Human love fails! A true story: A pastor tells that ...read more

Scripture: John 15:12

Denomination: Church Of God

Examples Of Love Series

Contributed by Mike Wilkins on May 6, 2008

Paul give us two excellent examples of what he has been teaching us.

Philippians 2:19-30 May 4, 2008 Examples of Love Very personal, business like, practical section – why not just skip over it? I think it has a few things to teach us 2 things first 1 – apologetics – I love these very practical passages – they remind me that this stuff is real – it is not ...read more

Scripture: Philippians 2:19-30

Denomination: *other

Extravagant Love Series

Contributed by C Jordan on Feb 2, 2008

This story is often referred to as the story of the prodigal son, but I would like to introduce it to you as the story of the prodigal father, that reveals to us the extravagant love of God.

EXTRAVAGANT LOVE INTRO TO TOPIC: A certain medieval monk announced he would be preaching next Sunday evening on "The Love of God." As the shadows fell and the light ceased to come in through the cathedral windows, the congregation gathered. In the darkness of the altar, the monk lighted a candle ...read more

Scripture: John 15:12-13

Denomination: *other

Walk In Love Series

Contributed by Brad Beaman on Jul 23, 2024

John loves the church in truth. They all know the truth. It is all because of the truth that lives in us. Grace of God is with us in truth. Everything is based on the truth of the gospel of Jesus Christ.

The book of 2 John, a short letter, is written by John the beloved disciple. He was the closest person to Jesus during his earthly ministry. John was key in the growth of the early church. He was in and out of prison for sixty years following the death of Jesus. When John wrote this letter he was, ...read more

Scripture: 2 John 1:1-13

Denomination: Baptist