Sermons about What Not To Love

What Is A Friend?

Contributed by Kelvin Mckisic on Apr 29, 2024

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As Christians, we should choose true friends wisely, recognizing the characteristics of fake friends, and seek God's wisdom to discern the difference between the two.

Good morning, church family! Today, we're going to talk about a topic that hits close to home for all of us – friendship. We all know the saying, "You are the company you keep," and the Bible has a lot to say about the importance of choosing our friends wisely. Our focus today will be ...read more

Scripture: Proverbs 13:20-21, Proverbs 17:17, Proverbs 27:17, Ecclesiastes 4:9-12, John 15:11-14 (view more) (view less)

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Why Should We Love Our Enemies, What’s In It For Us?

Contributed by Gordon Mcculloch on Feb 24, 2019

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Maybe we should ask, what harm can be caused by not loving our enemies; does it really work against us, does it do us that much harm.

This sermon was delivered Gordon McCulloch to the congregation at Holy Trinity in Ayr, Ayrshire, Scotland on the 24th February 2019; Holy Trinity is a Scottish Episcopal Church in the Dioceses of Glasgow and Dumfries. Genesis 45:3-11, 15 1 Corinthians 15:35-38,42-50 Luke 6:27-38 Psalm ...read more

Scripture: Luke 6:27, Genesis 45:3

Denomination: Episcopal

Love Is Determined Series

Contributed by Paul Green on Oct 29, 2009

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Love does not give up no matter what is faces, no matter the obstacles in its path, no matter what those around you might be saying, love does not give up it is determined.

I came across an article in the paper this week that had the heading ’Mother’s Love and Determination’. And the sub title ’Refusing to give up, Cynthia Teare helped her son to walk again’. It caught my attention because our theme today is ’Love is... determined’. And it’s the story of an 11 year ...read more

Scripture: 1 Corinthians 13:7

Denomination: Baptist

To Love Or Not To Love?

Contributed by Chris Thron on Oct 18, 2000

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Are we ready to embrace ALL the consequences of God’s love being shed abroad into our hearts?

Note: the following article (in its original form) provoked a discussion on another site entitled, "Walk Away from Fundamentalism" (http://www.aimoo.com/forum/postview.cfm?id=319472&CategoryID=22217&ThreadID=528621). Part of this discussion, and my replies, are included below, following the ...read more

Scripture: 1 John 4:7-13

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

"What On Earth Made You Do That?"

Contributed by Ken Sauer on Sep 16, 2010

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If we follow the way of Christ’s generosity, and forgiveness with utter loyalty, there will always be folks who will bluntly call us “crazy.”But, “Christ’s love compels us.”

2 Corinthians 5:11-21 “What on Earth made You do That?” “What on earth made you do that?” The newspaper reporter was incredulous. A young woman had just won a three-week trip around the world. It was the chance of a lifetime! And she had given it up in order to ...read more

Scripture: 2 Corinthians 5:11-21

Denomination: United Methodist

Loving God Series

Contributed by Rev. Bruce A. Shields on May 24, 2006

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Look at some thoughts and passages about what loving God is.

Loving God Rev. Bruce A. Shields First Baptist Church Tawas City, Michigan USA www.tawasbaptist.org Psalms 116:1 – 19 1 I love the LORD, for he heard my voice; he heard my cry for mercy. 2 Because he turned his ear to me, I will call on him as long as I live. 3 The cords of death ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 116:1-19

Denomination: Bible Church

Holiness And Love Series

Contributed by Edward Hardee on Sep 27, 2009

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Message 1 about love. What we need to reach this community.

*Note: I must give credit to Doug Small for his impact in this message Introduction of Series Building a Bridge to the Community Luke 7:36 Then one of the Pharisees asked Him (Religious leaders) to eat with him (Jesus). And He (Jesus) went to the Pharisee’s house, and sat down to eat (he ...read more

Scripture: Luke 7:36-50

Denomination: Church Of God

Living Into What We Believe

Contributed by Monty Newton on May 11, 2015

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As children of God we live into what we believe.

Title: Living Into What We Believe Text: I John 5:1-5 Thesis: As children of God we live into what we believe. Introduction This week I came across a cartoon set in the wild west days of Tomestone, Arizona where on Wednesday, October26 at 3 p.m. Virgil, Morgan and Wyatt Earp along with Doc ...read more

Scripture: 1 John 1:1-5

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

The Labor Of Love

Contributed by Mark Eberly on Sep 4, 2008

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Loving God and loving others is hard work. However, hard it is at times, it is still the way that God has created us to live. We’ll look at what this Labor of Love is and what it is not.

The Labor of Love 1 Corinthians 13 August 31, 2008 Labor Day. Originally a day set aside to honor the American worker. Now it is really a holiday or three day weekend to mark the end of the summer season. According to the movement of the earth around the sun, we still have a couple of weeks of ...read more

Scripture: 1 Corinthians 13:1-13

Denomination: Church Of God

What Does Love Motivate You To Do?

Contributed by Anthony Hodge on Jan 10, 2003

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As person’s embrace this verse of scripture, individuals are being challenged to emulate what was done on their behalf.

What does love motivate you to do (John 3:16) It could be said that John 3:16 is one of the most quoted and recognizable verses of scripture in the Bible. It can be seen on bulletin boards while traveling on the highway. It is displayed on signs at athletic events. It is seen in a number of ...read more

Scripture: John 3:16

Denomination: Methodist

A Picture Of Love

Contributed by Jerry Cosper on Jan 31, 2023

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If we are supposed to be people who live in the love of God, we have to know what His love truly is.

Most of us have a bank account, at least I hope most of us do. But have you ever watched the bank teller to see what they do? Bank tellers have a rather thankless job. All of that monotonous counting, handling those germy dollar bills, and dealing all day with people who are more than likely in ...read more

Scripture: 1 Corinthians 13:1-13, 1 John 4:16

Denomination: Baptist

So Loved Series

Contributed by Dan Cale on Dec 19, 2007

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In a fresh look at John 3:16 we look at what it means to be so loved by God. Pt 1 investigates in scripture what Creator Love, Father Love, and Bridegroom love look like.

For God So Loved the World Pt 1 - So Loved John 3:16 Have you ever stopped and watched a sunset and wondered at the richness of God’s love? Have you ever been in turmoil or struggle and questioned it? Have you ever been in need and seen God’s love poured out through the hands of a friend or ...read more

Scripture: John 3:16

Denomination: *other

Speaking The Truth In Love - Loving The Unbeliever Series

Contributed by Daren Mitchell on Jul 17, 2013

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The best witnesses for Jesus to an unbelieving world are followers who hold on to what they believe in every circumstance

You know the game where one person stands in front of a group of people and says, “Simon says raise your hand,” and everybody raises their hands. “Simon says raise your other hand,” and everybody raises their other hand. Well the world is like Simon and many are doing ...read more

Scripture: Hebrews 4:14-16

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

What The Hell Series

Contributed by Denn Guptill on Jan 31, 2016

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This sermon looks at the question: How can a loving God send people to hell?

Long before I knew about God’s grace I knew about Gods’ wrath. Long before I had encountered a loving God I knew about the fires of hell. Some of those images came from culture and some came from art. All in all I think I prefer Larson to Michelangelo, but I’m that kind of ...read more

Scripture: Luke 16:19-26

Denomination: Wesleyan

The Loving Church

Contributed by Darrin Fish on May 7, 2014

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What is a church? Is it a place for the religious and the ceremonial? Is it a place for history and tradition, Is it a place for socializing and cliques Or is it a place where the love of God is known,

The Loving Church 1 John 4:7-4:21 When was the last time that you heard someone telling someone else just how great church was last week. • When they were totally blown away with the joy, • The excitement, the reality of people in relationship with Jesus Christ. The truth is more ...read more

Scripture: 1 John 4:7-21

Denomination: Christian Church

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