Sermons on Love
Dangerously Hopefilled
Sermon Series: Beyond BeliefSpeaker: Andy BrattonSermon Scripture: Romans 8:1Sermon Big Idea: Living free can be a joyful place but a scary one as well. In our freedom will we choose to pursue Jesus or rest on our false security? Romans 8:1-2 Romans 8:3-4 Romans 8:5-8 Romans 8:9-11 John 7:53-8:11 Does our life reflect law or love? Does our life reflect condemnation or freedom? Does our life reflect obedience or ambivalence? Matthew 7:13-14
The High Way
Six types of love: John 3:16-21 Mark 10:21-22 John 21:15-19 John 3:1-15
Time for a Heart Attack
Mark 12:29-31 It’s time the words of John 3:16 are lived as well as memorized.
The Eternal Three
Sermon Big Idea: Will we be found faithful when given a difficult task? Will we do the task in love? Faith exists eternally, love exists eternally, and so does hope. Hebrews 11:1 Luke 1:1-4 (NLT) Luke is giving a faithful, love filled report. Luke 1:5-79 (NLT) Gabriel gave a love filled message to faithful servants of God. Mary and Zechariah prophesied about God’s love and faithfulness 1 Corinthians 13:13
Getting the “W” in an argument
Scripture: Song of Solomon 5:9-16;6:8-10 Big Idea: Conflict in marriage is inevitable. We need to figure out a course of action to work through it so it doesn’t work through us. Who are we? James 1:19; Ephesians 4:31 Song of Solomon 5:9-16; 6:8-10 Genesis 2:24 What happened? John 7:24 NLT Where do I go for help? Song of Solomon 6:1 1 Corinthians 6:1-7 2 Timothy 3:16 Will you forgive me? Matthew 5:9 Why wouldn’t I? Luke 17:3 Ephesians 4:26-27 Colossians How COVID has affected us
The Topic None of us Wants to Discuss
Sermon Scripture: Song of Solomon 4:1-5:1 Sermon Big Idea: To understand sex in a marriage relationship is to understand each other. Song of Solomon 4:1-5:1 Time is your friend and so is your spouse Solomon took time to compliment his wife Solomon took time to admire his wife Solomon took time to explore his wife Romance is an art so don’t settle for dogs playing poker Solomon used flattering words Solomon’s words painted a vivid picture Solomon’s words were suggestive How COVID has affected us
Here Comes the Groom?
The excitement of the wedding day is exponential when entered in preparation, not a conclusion. Scripture: Song of Solomon 3:6-11 The way is led by God (v. 6a) Exodus 13:21-22; 2 Chronicles 32:8 Romans 12:2 James 4:8a The witnesses are guards (v. 7-8) Matthew 18:16 Deuteronomy 19:15 Proverbs 27:17 The groom enters with confidence (v. 9-10) 2 Corinthians 12:9 2 Timothy 1:7 Hebrews 13:6 The parents approve (v. 11) Matthew 19:5-6 Genesis 2:24-25 With the right preparation, the wedding day How COVID has affected us
Blanketed
Sermon Scripture: Song of Solomon 2-3 Sermon Big Idea: If we can visualize and conceptualize being in God’s loving arms, parent’s loving arms, and finally the loving arms of our spouse, we will realize the relationship with God, family, and our spouse God wants for us. Song of Solomon 2 Visualize The only one for you – (2:1-3) The strength of your relationship – (2: 4-7) Being together forever – (2:8-17) Song of Solomon 3:1-5 Conceptualize Being together – (3:1) How COVID has affected us
Revving up the Engine
Song of Solomon 1 Sermon Big Idea: True love starts in the courting process. The temptation for sex should be strong because our love is strong. When we wait it makes the goal that much sweeter. Love songs have memorable words. Complimentary words Words of familiarity Heartfelt words Matthew 12:34 Love songs have a synchronized harmony. Confidence in who God gave you Genesis 2:23 Being together Ecclesiastes 4:12 Love songs paint a moving picture. Pictures of honesty Pictures of desire How COVID has affected us