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Good afternoon. As followers of Christ, we recognize that love is not merely a nice sentiment or an optional accessory in our journey of faith. Love is at the very essence of who God is, and it is intricately woven into the fabric of our Christian community. In fact, it is through love that the world…

Last week we covered the topic regarding sex and what the bible has to say about it. There is a lot more that could have been covered regarding sex, but we only covered what was necessary for our series. Today we will cover the topic of love. What is love? Woody Allen, a comedian, writer, and moviemaker…

Love, it has been said, has many faces. People see it in all sorts of shapes and sizes. I think it is interesting to note that sometimes we see it more clearly, not through the eyes of adults, but through the eyes of children. A group of children were posed the following question: “What does love mean?”…

Mark 14:1-9 Intro : We have come to a sad chapter in the book of Mark. These verses display the hatred of men is all its ugliness. According to verses 1-2 , the religious Jews are fed up with Jesus and His preaching. They want Him dead and they do not care what they have to do to see that come to pass.…

We are on our last stop in the minor prophets: Malachi. There is debate as to whether the word Malachi is a proper name or a reference to an unnamed prophet. Malachi only shows up here in this book. The name means “my messenger,” leading some to support the idea that Malachi is not a proper name, but…

God’s perfect love Love is perfected ( 1Jn4:17 ) and God’s perfect love is in us ( 1Jn4:12 ). Tonight we are going to be looking at love, that perfected love given, evidenced by the nature of love and proven by the application of the believers. Let’s start with a question, when you think of the apostle…

Intro: Today we continue our series on “Who is God?” a very loaded and large question that reaches the vastness of the infinite. It is a question that can only be observed through the Holy revealed Scriptures. We all have our opinions about who God is and what He is like? Some of those opinions may mislead…

10 Finally, be strong in the Lord and in the strength of his might. Introduction: Dear Church, Today I want to speak to you about a subject that is as relevant today as it was in the time of the Ephesians: staying strong in the Lord. Our world is filled with challenges, trials, and temptations. It's…

After Stephen’s death, the disciples were scattered because of the violence. Stephen may have been buried by the Apostles or other devout Jews. Someone had to lead those who stayed behind as more homes were invaded and people were imprisoned, tortured, and killed. After Stephen’s death, Saul was emboldened…

6 For when we were still without strength, in due time Christ died for the ungodly. 7 For scarcely for a righteous man will one die; yet perhaps for a good man someone would even dare to die. 8 But God demonstrates His own love toward us, in that while we were still sinners, Christ died for us. 9 Much…

How do you act? How you act reflects what you believe. What you believe stems from what you hear. So, it is application time, as mentioned before with the Romans and for us today. Paul in this teaching passage for application comes along with Christ teaching in the Sermon on the Mount. Everything is…

Introduction Good morning and welcome to Dishman Baptist Church. Please take your Bibles and turn with me to Mark 12 , Mark 12 . It is a blessing to have you all with us today - it’s good to see some old faces returning and we’re thankful that you have all chosen to spend this Sunday morning with us.…

1 John 3:11-24 INTRODUCTION: Our world is a harsh place to live. For the most part, people live a “dog eat dog” existence. The way the world is to put self first, love self and provide for self. One of the great tragedies of our present generation is that there is so much talk about love and so little…

The Source 7 Beloved, let us love one another, for love is of God; and everyone who loves is born of God and knows God. 8 He who does not love does not know God, for God is love. 14 And we have seen and testify that the Father has sent the Son as Savior of the world. 15 Whoever confesses that Jesus is…

1 Corinthians 13:1–7 (NASB95) 1 If I speak with the tongues of men and of angels, but do not have love, I have become a noisy gong or a clanging cymbal. 2 If I have the gift of prophecy, and know all mysteries and all knowledge; and if I have all faith, so as to remove mountains, but do not have love,…

The Way of Love Love, everyone wants it, everyone loves it, and the way of Christ is love and that is what we are looking at this morning. (Insert - Love makes the world go round) You know the song, and yes it is love, for love created the world, love holds the world in His hands, love was poured out…

Does your life show you love God and others?

Introduction Happy Fathers’ Day—a day in which we honor dads and recognize the virtue and value of an honorable dad who brings love, respect, and service to his children and his wife. I marvel at dads who demonstrate the capacity to lead, serve, and secure an environment where their children thrive and…

Love is such a complex and so simple thing isn’t it? I was not a country music fan growing up but this woman I was interested in was, so in an effort to impress her, I started listening to country music. I wanted to at least understand what she liked. Now I have come to enjoy country music and that woman…

Welcome- Prepare hearts and Worship Call to Worship see Eph 1 Prayer Worship through Song Sermon Let us pray this morning. Introduction It is Sunday morning, a tension and a heavy burden resides over the disciples of Jesus. Feelings of fear, confusion, guilt, sadness, anger, and many other emotions fill…

One of the most beloved Christmas songs of all time is Joy to the World. Did you know that this song was written not as a Christmas tune but it is a song about Christ’s second coming? It was never intended to be sung at Christmas time. However, I thing it to be a fitting tune at Christmas time. It is…

Text Reading: Acts 8:1-4 . Title: Cultivate Love Review & Summary Saul made havock of the church. Last week, I turned my attention to the brief phrase in vs. 3: Acts 8:3 (KJV 1900) As for Saul, he made havock of the church , entering into every house, and haling men and women committed them to prison.…

Please open to Matthew chapter 3, verses 13 through 17. This week, we will begin three weeks deeply examining these verses. This may seem like a lot, but here in a brief narrative about the baptism of Jesus, there is a golden opportunity to fix our eyes on the Savior. To see His redemptive purpose and…

Let us pray…Gracious and loving God, as we come before you this day, we come with love in our hearts for all that our mothers and those who have been like a mom to us have done for us throughout our lives. But, we also come to remember that your love for these women and others who have loved us so much…