Sermons on Church Love: showing 16-30 of 188,285

Loving Series

Contributed by Tyler Edwards on May 12, 2010

The church was designed to be an irresistible community. Yet people are not always drawn to it. How can we change that?

4. An Irresistible Community: 1 Corinthians March 28, 2010 Loving If one word was all that was allowed to describe the person of God and the essence of who He is, if we had only one word we could use to show His character that word would have to be love. God is love. This is without a doubt ...read more

Scripture: 1 Corinthians 13:1-13

Denomination: *other

Loving Series

Contributed by Clifton Mckinley on Aug 3, 2005

Being a loving church starts with loving God and that lead to real love for one another

Getting W.E.L.L. Loving Acts 2:42-47 Intro Review; restate goal for the year. Read Text 1. It Starts With Loving God • Matt 22:37-40 (Heart, Soul, & Mind) If we are going to be a Loving Chruch we must first be passionate lovers of God. If we love Him we will keep His commands • John 14:15, ...read more

Scripture: Acts 2:42-47

Denomination: Pentecostal

A Church That God Loves

Contributed by Joel Santos on Oct 22, 2004

There are times in our lives thta we are overwhelm by our duties and responsibilities as a Christian and we forget about God and to watch for ourselves. But God knows our life and He cares of it.

There are times in our lives taht we are overwhelm by our duties and responsibilities as a Christian and we forget about God and to watch for ourselves. But God knows our life and He cares of it. I. Christ knows the strength of our Church (vs.2-3) A. He knows our works (v.2) It is clear in this ...read more

Scripture: Revelation 2:1-7

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Jesus Loves The Church

Contributed by Christian Cheong on Feb 8, 2005

Jesus loves the church very deeply. He is faithful and committed to His church, despite our failures. Let us (1) love the church the way He loves her, and (2) understand our need of the church for our growth.

(Most thoughts in this sermon taken from Joshua Harris’ book ’Stop Dating the Church’.) How does Jesus see the church? The passage in Eph 5 is usually heard at weddings - about the love between husband and wife. This is right and good, but these verses also reveal a lot about what Jesus thinks ...read more

Scripture: Ephesians 5:25-32

Denomination: Independent/Bible

To The Church Of Brotherly Love Series

Contributed by Mike Fogerson on Nov 13, 2006

Keeping God’s word brings incredible blessing to the believer.

If Jesus Passed a Note in Church, What Would It Say? (Part 6 of 7) (Series of sermon content original to W. Herschel Ford) To the Church of Brotherly Love Rev. 3:7-13 Nov. 12, 2006 FBC, Chester Mike Fogerson, Pastor Introduction: A Jesus points no fingers ...read more

Scripture: Revelation 3:7-13

Denomination: Baptist

I Love This Church

Contributed by Andy Grossman on Jan 29, 2009

Uses Toby Keith’s song, "I Love this Bar" and the "Cheer’s" Theme song, to compare to the church and the need everyone has to belong.

“I Love This – Church!” February 1, 2009 “How lovely is your dwelling place, O LORD Almighty! My soul yearns, even faints, for the courts of the LORD; my heart and my flesh cry out for the living God. Even the sparrow has found a home, and the swallow a nest for herself, where she may have her ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 84:1-11

Denomination: Holiness

Tough Love In The Church

Contributed by Tim Huie on May 7, 2009

What does the Bible REALLY teach about church discipline?

TOUGH LOVE IN THE CHURCH Matthew 18:15-17 1 Corinthians 5:1-11 1 Timothy 1:18-20 Titus 3:10-11 1. Illus. of teenager gone wild • Young man of about 18 went wild. • Would drink, do drugs, come home raging and tear up the place. • Would come to blows with mom and dad. • Finally, parents had to ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 18:1-5

Denomination: Baptist

How To Be A Loving Church Series

Contributed by Chris Kelly on Oct 3, 2006

A study on the 7 model churches as described by Jesus in the book of Revelation. Learn why the church is so important, and your part in what He’s up to in these last days.

How to Be a Loving Church (Rev.2:1-7) Series: Will the Real Church Please Stand Up September 10, 2006 I decided to do a series on the church, because I don’t know if you noticed or not, but lately, the church in our society has been getting a pretty bad rap. More and more people are wondering, ...read more

Scripture: Revelation 2:1-7

Denomination: Wesleyan

Jesus Loves The Church

Contributed by David Scudder on Sep 13, 2010

I have met a lot of people who tell me that they believe in God, but they don't believe in organized religion. In other words, they don't care about going to church. Why does Christ love the church, or in our case, why does Christ love Bethel?

Purpose: To describe Christ's intimate connection with the local church. Aim: I want the listener to have an exalted view of the church. INTRODUCTION: I have met a lot of people who tell me that they believe in God, but they don't believe in organized religion. In other words, they don't care ...read more

Scripture: Ephesians 5:22-32

Denomination: Independent/Bible

Love The Church Honestly Series

Contributed by Michael Luke on Dec 12, 2015

If Jesus loves the church then I should love the church. And I should love the church the same way Jesus does. He doesn’t love his bride because she’s perfect. Jesus loves his bride because she belongs to him. He loves her warts and all.

Series: Victorious! “Love the Church Honestly” Revelation 2-3 Open If you’re joining us today for the first time ever or the first time in a while, we’re doing a devotional study through the book of Revelation. Our goal is to get to the heart of the message of ...read more

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

A Church Marked By Love

Contributed by Ed Sasnett on Jun 27, 2020

The first mark of a true and living church is its love for Jesus and the brethren.

According to research done by sociologist W.F. Nimkoff and Arthur Wood, the intensity of romance in a marriage diminishes by 80% during the first two years. Two friends who lived in the West Virginia mountains were talking one day. “Horace,” the first one said, “why didn’t you ever get ...read more

Scripture: Revelation 2:1-7

Denomination: Baptist

72. The Church - Love Series

Contributed by Gary Regazzoli on Nov 17, 2018

God the Father initiated His purpose of creating a community of people, His children, who would share in the life and love of the godhead.

IN GOD'S IMAGE 72 - THE CHURCH - LOVE This message is part of a series of 90 sermons based on the title, “In God’s Image – God’s Purpose for humanity.” This series of free sermons or the equivalent free book format is designed to take the reader through an amazing process beginning with God in ...read more

Scripture: 1 John 4:7-8, Matthew 24:12, 1 John 3:1, 1 John 4:9, Matthew 20:25-28, 1 Corinthians 1:22-25, John 3:17, Ephesians 4:1-2, 1 Corinthians 13:4-7, John 13:34  (view more)  (view less)

Denomination: Christian Church

As Christ Loved The Church Series

Contributed by Tim Diack on May 28, 2012

Every relationship eventually has moments of hurt and disappointment. We are wounded intentionally, and unintentionally, by the words and actions of others. Those wounds can cut deep and can erode the intimacy of our marriages. How ought we to handle t

As Christ Loved The Church - Ephesians 5:25-28 - May 27, 2012 Series: After The Honeymoon #6 / Communion Service Recently I heard about a young lawyer who was called in from the big city to represent a large railroad company that was being sued by a farmer. It seems that the farmer’s ...read more

Scripture: Colossians 2:13-14

Denomination: *other

Tough Love In The Church

Contributed by Tim Huie on Apr 23, 2008

What is church discipline? When is it appropriate? How long does it last?

Matthew 18:15-17 1 Corinthians 5:1-11 1 Timothy 1:18-20 Titus 3:10-11 1. Illus. of teenager gone wild • Young man of about 18 went wild. • Would drink, do drugs, come home raging and tear up the place. • Would come to blows with mom and dad. • Finally, parents had to administer “tough love.” They ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 18:15-17

Denomination: Baptist

Love--Within The Church Series

Contributed by James Hickman on Apr 9, 2016

Christian commitment is demonstrated when Christians sincerely love one another.

Love Within the Church Romans 12:9-21 A college roommate of mine used to quote his grandmother's definition of love. "Love," she had said, "is the feeling that you feel when you feel the feeling like you've never felt before." Than definition expresses a common conception of love. Even the ...read more

Scripture: Romans 12:9-21

Denomination: Baptist