Sermons on perfected in love: showing 31-45 of 170,357

You Are God's Living Epistle

Contributed by Byron Perrine on Jul 9, 2019

Just as Paul encourages the people of the Corinthian church to become epistles upon which God writes of His love and mercy, so too we are to become epistles carrying that message to others.

(If you have found this sermon helpful, please visit us at www.HeritageRestorationProject.org or www.ChristianWisdom.info) The Apostle Paul teaches, “You are our epistle written in the heart, known and read by all men” (2 Corinthians 3:2). Today I would like to challenge you to become a living ...read more

Denomination: United Methodist

The Sacrifice Of Love

Contributed by Paul Apple on Oct 18, 2000

THE SACRIFICE OF LOVE PROVES A RELATIONSHIP WITH GOD (4:7 - 5:3) 1.

THE SACRIFICE OF LOVE PROVES A RELATIONSHIP WITH GOD (4:7 - 5:3) 1. Two Arguments for Loving the Brethren (4:7-12) a. Based on God's Eternal Nature (:7-8) -- Love is Consistent with His Nature 1) Positively (:7) 2) Negatively (:8) b. Based on God's Historical Gift (:9-12) -- Love is Consistent ...read more

Scripture: 1 John 4:7-12

Denomination: Independent/Bible

Loving Intolerance

Contributed by Perry Anderson on Jun 2, 2020

The world teaches that in order to show love one must accept & tolerate sinful behavior. Scripture teaches to that we are not to conform to this world, but to stay true to God’s word and live in holiness. This sermon can be heard at https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=np9gk5cdyrQ

I read somewhere about President Calvin Coolidge being a man of few words. There’s a story that tells of this trait: One Sunday after returning home from church, Mrs. Coolidge asked him, “What was the sermon about today?” Coolidge replied sharply, “Sin.” “Well, what did he say about it, Calvin?” ...read more

Scripture: John 8:1-11

Denomination: Independent/Bible

Perfect Love Drives Out Fear

Contributed by Joel Santos on Feb 18, 2007

What do you mean by “Perfect Love”? Eugene Peterson defines it as “well-formed love.” I. Perfect Love is Supplied by God (v.17) II. Perfect Love is Empowerd by God (v.18a) III. Perfect Love is Assured by God (v.18b)

PERFECT LOVE DRIVES OUT FEAR 1 John 4:17-18 Once upon a time, Jane was going to get married, and her friend Jemima decided to send them a text message wishing the happy couple well. She thought of the verse that we had in our first reading, “There is no fear in love. But perfect love drives out ...read more

Scripture: 1 John 4:17-18

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Perfect Or Perfected?

Contributed by Delray Lentz on Nov 13, 2023

Did you read something new in God’s Word this past week? Did you read a familiar passage with new eyes? Did you share it with someone? Did you share the Gospel with someone? Did you glorify God in your words or actions?

Most of you have heard Pastor Jeff Reynolds preach. On many occasions he will say something like “for my 1st closing”… Today, I’m going to start with “for my first opening”… We’ll see how hungry I am by the first closing, to determine if there are more than one closings! 1st Opening In today’s ...read more

Scripture: Hebrews 10:14

On To Perfection

Contributed by Peter Thelander on Nov 1, 2001

An encouragement to believers to strive toward spiritual maturity and perfection.

On To Perfection Text: Col. 3:1-17 Introduction: Max Lucado tells the story of Bob, who was born into the land of coats! His mother loved the color blue and made Bob’s first cost a lovely shade of blue. Every time she noticed her son in his lovely blue coat, she cheered, "Yes, Bob!" He felt good ...read more

Scripture: Colossians 3:1-17

Denomination: United Methodist

God's Perfect Love In Us

Contributed by Bo Dunford on Jan 15, 2007

The love of God that’s in us produces some things.

1 JOHN 4:7-12 “GOD’S PERFECT LOVE IN US” * The word love is found 310 times in the Bible. * Loveth is found 65 times and the word loved is found 98 times and charity is found 28 times. A) I don’t know of anything more powerful than the love of God! * Love originates in God … 1 John 4:19 * Love ...read more

Scripture: 1 John 4:7-12, 1 John 2:3

Denomination: Baptist

The True Law Series

Contributed by Clair Sauer on Mar 19, 2014

Jesus came not to abolish the law, but to fulfill it. However, fulfillment of the law requires complete love for others (even our enemy); only then are we complete/perfect.

Just about a year ago, the movie 42 came out. It captures the story of Jackie Robinson, the first black baseball player to play in the major leagues. It’s a really great movie for all sorts of reasons, and if you haven’t seen it, then I recommend you do, if for no other reason than the ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 5:38-48

Denomination: United Methodist

The Perfect Mother

Contributed by Mark Eberly on May 12, 2009

Even though we aren’t perfect, there is something about a mother’s love that points us toward God’s own perfect love.

Mother’s Day 2009 The Perfect Mother Matthew 15:21-28 May 10, 2009 There were three young children who loved to get up early and watch out the window for the garbage truck. They took great delight in watching the waste hauler empty the can, then work the lever that caused the truck to compact the ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 15:21-28

Denomination: Church Of God

Present Perfect Series

Contributed by Alison Bucklin on Nov 24, 2022

God is always love, and I am to reflect him all the time, regardless of how people behave towards me.

Once upon a time, long long ago, in a galaxy far far away, that passage from Matthew changed my life. Well, it wasn’t another galaxy, exactly, but it was certainly another world. And it certainly feels like a long time ago. I started working for the Pillsbury Company over 40 years ago. But this ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 5:43-48

Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

The Picture Of Perfect Assurance

Contributed by Kenneth Trent on Aug 2, 2003

All things DO NOT work together for good EXCEPT to those who love God and are the called according to His purpose.

THE PICTURE OF PERFECT ASSURANCE And we know that all things work together for good to those who love God, to those who are the called according to His purpose." Romans 8:28. Perhaps this is the most misinterpreted scripture in the Bible. This is because many well-intentioned people quote only ...read more

Scripture: Romans 8:28

Denomination: Baptist

"The Perfect Combination"

Contributed by Kenneth Sauer on Oct 20, 2011

A sermon about the greatest commandment.

Matthew 22:34-46 “The Perfect Combination” Last week I was talking with someone who said, “There is an ordinary despair that so many people feel in the face of the enormity of the world’s problems. What can one individual do?” So many of us feel powerless in the ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 22:34-46

Denomination: United Methodist

Sent Out

Contributed by Barney Hudson on Oct 12, 2001

A reminder that even though we are not perfect God loves us and has work for us to do.

“Sent Out” Luke 9:1-6 October 14, 2001 Are we living in the End Times? Is the final battle between God and Satan spoken of in the book of Revelation about to begin? That question is on the minds of many Christians. Was the fiery end of the twin towers and the death of so many thousands just the ...read more

Scripture: Luke 9:1-6

Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

The Perfect Church

Contributed by I. Grant Spong on Dec 27, 2018

Does the sinlessly perfect church exist? If not, are there some ingredients which make even a very imperfect church the perfect church to be in? Let’s look at Paul’s God-inspired recommendations in Colossians 3:12-17.

Does the perfect church exist? If not, are there some ingredients which make even a very imperfect church a joy to attend? Let’s look at Paul’s God-inspired recommendations in Colossians 3:12-17. Colossians 3:12 “So, as those who have been chosen of God, holy and beloved, put on a heart of ...read more

Scripture: Colossians 3:12-17

Denomination: Independent/Bible

Giving And Loving

Contributed by I. Grant Spong on Feb 16, 2017

an eye for an eye, insults, generosity, enemies, borrowers and God’s love

Intro Did Jesus tell us to be as perfect as God? How is that possible? Goal Let us understand the measure of love God expects. Sermon Plan We will examine Matthew 5:38-48, an eye for an eye, insults, generosity, enemies, borrowers and God’s love. Matthew 5:38 “You have heard the law that says ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 5:38-48

Denomination: Independent/Bible