Sermons on Love (Page 2)
What True Love Looks Like
In Matthew 22:37-40, Jesus teaches the great commandment showing how we are to live our lives. Mr. Ben Bessett emphasizes how God shows love, how we re-define love, and how we are commanded to love. “You shall love the Lord your God with all your heart and with all your soul and with all your mind. This is the great and first commandment. And a second is like it: You…
The Secrets to a Thankful Life
Colossians 3:12-17 shows us the secrets of a thankful life, which centers on a heart ruled by Christ’s love and peace and is empowered through the word of Jesus Christ. Rev. Paul van Engelenhoven describes the foundation, maintenance, and growth of a thankful heart.
“And whatever you do, in word or deed, do everything in the name of the Lord Jesus, giving thanks to God…
The Greatest Display of Love
Isaiah 53:1-12 displays the character of God in the gift of love on the cross. Rev. Paul van Engelenhoven proclaims the heart of God and answers these questions: Who is this Man? What is His sacrifice? Why did He do it?
“Surely, he has borne our griefs and carried our sorrows; yet we esteemed him stricken, smitten by God, and afflicted. But he was pierced for our…
The Gospel of John (94): Loving Jesus, Serving His People
After Peter’s three-fold denial, the Lord reinstates him through a three-fold confession of love towards Jesus. From John 21:15-19, Rev. Paul van Engelenhoven preaches on the requirement of serving God: Love; Loving Jesus: Feeding His Lambs; Loving Jesus: Tending His Sheep; and Loving Jesus:…
The Book of Ephesians (58): The Greatest Riches on Earth
Ephesians 6:21-24 reveals that the greatest riches on earth are those which God bestows on us directly. Rev. Paul van Engelenhoven preaches on three of these gifts: the gift of peace, the gift of love, and the gift of grace. “Peace be to the brothers, and love with faith, from God the Father and…
Love–The Mark of True Faith
In 1 John 5:1-4, love is emphasized as evidence of a believer’s true faith. Mr. Samuelis Lukosius describes coherent love, comprehensive love, and enabling love. “Everyone who believes that Jesus is the Christ has been born of God, and everyone who loves the Father loves whoever has been born of him.”
Christ’s Love for His Bride
Song of Solomon 4:7-11 portrays the love of Christ for his church and his love for sinners. Mr. Brandt Barnard describes the love of God and the Bridegroom’s adoration, longing, and enjoyment. “For the love of Christ controls us… and he died for all, that those who live might no longer live for themselves but for him who for their sake died and was raised.”
The Gospel of John (64): The Friends of God
John 15:12-17 describes the amazing privilege that God chose Abraham and believers today to be his friends. Rev. Paul van Engelenhoven proclaims love commanded, defined, extended, and required. “Greater love has no one than this, that someone lay down his life for his friends. You are my friends if you do what I command you.”
The Book of Ephesians (38): Imitators of God
Ephesians 5:1-2 teaches believers to imitate God by walking in Christ’s footsteps. Pastor Paul van Engelenhoven proclaims the love of our adopting Father, the love of the sacrificing Son, and God’s great delight.
“Therefore, be imitators of God, as beloved children. And walk in love, as Christ loved us and gave himself up for us, a fragrant offering and sacrifice to…
The Gospel of John (55): A Fellowship of Glory
In John 13:27-35, the scene changes from darkness to light as the glory of Jesus is revealed. Rev. Paul van Engelenhoven describes the night changing to light and the glory of Christ’s heart, new commandment, and purpose.
“Now is the Son of Man glorified, and God is glorified in him.”