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  • Jim Luthy avatar

    7 Ways To Serve One Another Series

    Contributed by Jim Luthy on Dec 12, 2001
    based on 59 ratings
     | 23,584 views

    So how do we rightly relate to one another in our small groups? I have found there is no reason to "reinvent the wheel" in responding to this question. Dietrich Bonhoeffer, in his classic work, Life Together, explains 7 ways to serve your small group.

    Last week, I used an illustration to show that Jesus should be the center of our small group meetings. He is the real leader of the small group. He is alive. He comes to us in the person of the Holy Spirit. And he is Lord. But lying underneath this goal of our gathering is the reality that we ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

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    New Things

    Contributed by Steve Johnson on Dec 24, 2001
    based on 211 ratings
     | 29,565 views

    Origianlly used for a morning worship service, most recently used at a funeral for a 23yr old lady who died of cancer...easily adaptable for any regualr service or funeral service.

    What comes to your mind when I say "NEW"? What do you think of? I believe I would have to say that I think of Christmas. At Christmas, we get those "new" things. You may have thought of a new car or new house…maybe a new suit of clothes or a new baby even. But when you really stop to think ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    The Characteristics Of A Christian

    Contributed by David Cambridge on Jan 19, 2002
    based on 34 ratings
     | 16,205 views

    There are several characteristics that every Christian should possess. Reveiwing these will help us to examine ourselves, and be in a better position to help the erring.

    The Characteristics Of A Christian A Question Of Judgment Introduction 1. What characterizes a disciple of Jesus? I ask this question because I believe there are some people who are “confused” about this! 2. In this lesson I will share my concerns and remind us of what ought to characterize a ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

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    Funeral Service For Judy ____________

    Contributed by Wayne Major on Jan 23, 2002
    based on 177 ratings
     | 17,557 views

    I was asked to share my feelings about suicide by the husband, who had been hurt many years earlier by some inappropriate comments by a pastor upon the suicide death of his friend.

    “My little children, let us not love in word or in tongue, but in deed and in truth. And by this we know that we are of the truth, and shall assure our hearts before Him. For if our hearts condemns us, God is greater than our heart, and knows all things. Beloved, if our heart does not ...read more

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    Denomination: Methodist

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    The Heart Of The Matter

    Contributed by Robert Travis on Jun 26, 2001
    based on 14 ratings
     | 3,289 views

    If God loved us, we ought to love one another.

    THE HEART OF THE MATTER John 3:16 “For God so loved the world, that he gave his only begotten Son, that whosoever believeth in him should not perish, but have everlasting life.” I John 3:16 “Hereby perceive we the love of God, because he laid down his life for us: and we ought to lay down our ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Questions About Love

    Contributed by Rodney Mason on Aug 6, 2001
    based on 78 ratings
     | 4,483 views

    This sermon takes an investigative look at what true love is.

    Introduction: What’s love got to do with it? a question by Tina Turner. How deep is your Love? a query by the Keith Sweat. “How much do I love thee let me count the ways” words proclaimed by a famous poet on her feelings for her husband. It seems like everyone is talking about love, but we find ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

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    Loving The Brethren Series

    Contributed by Rick Macdonald on Aug 8, 2001
    based on 20 ratings
     | 7,844 views

    If it was required of us to draw a picture of love, before we could really identify love, I wonder what love would look like?

    Loving the Brethren February 6, 2000 INTRODUCTION: If it was required of us to draw a picture of love, before we could really identify love, I wonder what love would look like? Would we put a face on it and give it a personality; Or would we attempt to draw our perception of God, since “God is ...read more

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    Denomination: Pentecostal

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    Knowing God - #1b - Love Applied Series

    Contributed by Brian La Croix on Oct 5, 2001
    based on 45 ratings
     | 4,735 views

    Second in Knowing God series - this message deals with how to apply the principles of loving others as God has loved us.

    Knowing God – #1b The Love of God – Applied Various Scriptures Introduction (1 John 3:18) Last week as I was greeting people leaving the service, someone asked me, “Okay, so we know more about the love of God, now how do we apply it?” And I was hit with the realization that I had broken one of ...read more

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    Denomination: Wesleyan

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    Where Love Cannot Be Series

    Contributed by Ed Wood on Jun 6, 2002
    based on 68 ratings
     | 11,486 views

    11th in First John Series

    WHERE LOVE CANNOT BE 1 John 3:11-18 INTRO: Love is the identifying mark of the children of God. The Lord Jesus said, “By this shall all men know that you are my disciples if you have love for one another.” One of the early church fathers said about the early believers, “Behold, how they love ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Passport To Life Series

    Contributed by Charles Scott on Jun 24, 2002
    based on 30 ratings
     | 5,626 views

    The love that Christians hold for one another and their self-sacrifice is evidence that they have been transformed from life that ends in death to eternal life with the Father.

    I JOHN 3:13-24 PASSPORT TO LIFE There are some powerful and surprising statements in I John 3 ". . . we know we have passed from death to life because we love the brothers. The man who does not love is among the living dead." Christians gather in churches for many reasons, but chief ...read more

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    Denomination: Anglican

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    Full Of Love Series

    Contributed by Brian Moon on Jun 26, 2002
    based on 14 ratings
     | 5,495 views

    Part two of a series done on 1st John

    “Dear John,” part 2 (Full of Love) by Brian A. Moon Story – I love the game of Golf. To me there is nothing better than going out to the links on a warm summer afternoon. I love the anticipation as you drive up to the clubhouse and drop off your clubs. I love the smell of the grass and the fresh ...read more

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    Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

  • Stephen Rice avatar

    The Real Thing

    Contributed by Stephen Rice on Jun 28, 2002
    based on 11 ratings
     | 6,408 views

    A challenge to live the Real Thing! Not this fake, go to church, get excited after youth camp sort of faith.

    We all know the story of Abraham and Isaac, how God told him to the mountain and sacrifice his son. Abraham proceeded as told and took Isaac up, having been asked by his son Where the lamb for the offering was, Abraham just could say that God would provide. As they reached the top, Abraham bound ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

  • David Cambridge avatar

    Understanding Love

    Contributed by David Cambridge on Jul 17, 2002
    based on 74 ratings
     | 5,177 views

    The love we must mimic always makes itself known, is impartial, and knows no limits.

    Understanding Love A Few Things You Should Know About Love Introduction The command: "And Jesus answered him, The first of all the commandments is, Hear, O Israel; The Lord our God is one Lord: And thou shalt love the Lord thy God with all thy heart, and with all thy soul, and with all thy mind, ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

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    We Have, They Need: Formula For Life Series

    Contributed by Joseph Smith on Jul 28, 2002
    based on 45 ratings
     | 7,372 views

    First of a series based on the Johannine letters: our response to overwhelming need is first of all a discovery of who we are; then a commitment to maximum effort; and finally a discovery of where our passion lies. This will energize us.

    I invite you today on an imaginary trip. Let’s walk through just one day in a needy world. Just imagine a few hours in a world that asks us for more than we can possibly give: You are awakened early by the phone’s insistent ringing; you hear the voice of a member of your family. He ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

  • Michael Stover avatar

    Those Who Know God Must Abide In Love Series

    Contributed by Michael Stover on Mar 22, 2001
    based on 70 ratings
     | 4,687 views

    For those who know God, love will be the evident characteristic of their lives.

    I. Love is a Persistent Theme (verses 10-11) A. John 13:34-35, “A new commandment I give unto you, That ye love one another; as I have loved you, that ye also love one another. By this shall all men know that ye are my disciples, if ye have love one to another.” B. John 15:12, “This is my ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist