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  • Why We Love God

    Contributed by John Kohler on Jan 16, 2003
    based on 44 ratings
     | 8,100 views

    This outline focuses upon the primary reason why every Christian loves God.

    Why We Love God I John 4:19 Love may be defined as “an unselfish commitment to the temporal and eternal good of another.” A husband and wife love each other by being unselfishly committed to each other’s temporal and eternal good. Parents love their children by being unselfishly committed ...read more

  • Be God's Valentine

    Contributed by Dean Meadows on Feb 14, 2003
    based on 94 ratings
     | 21,273 views

    This sermon deals with God’s Love to us, Our Love to Him, and our Love to others.

    BE GOD’S VALENTINE 2/10/03 1 John 4:19 We have just celebrated the Holiday referred to as Valentines Day. Some of you are still feeling the pain from the cries of your wallets. It is a time where people think of cards, candy, and flowers. It is a time when we show others that we care for them. ...read more

  • Can You Pass The Test?

    Contributed by Mike Hays on Oct 18, 2000
    based on 64 ratings
     | 8,497 views

    What is true faith? There is so much misinformation being offered that we need to know the Truth and then He will set us free.

    Can You Pass The Test? 1 John 4:1-6 Reverend Bible was a fourth generation preacher. He was his father's son. He was a chip off the old block. While he was growing up he watched his father mount the pulpit week after week at First Church and offer his thoughts to the people. The son of a preacher ...read more

  • The Prerequisite Of Love

    Contributed by Mike Hays on Oct 18, 2000
    based on 134 ratings
     | 10,469 views

    In our Scripture for today we can easily conclude that love is not an emotion as much as it is an emulation of the One who first loved us. Love is more than a longing -- it is an action.

    The Prerequisite Of Love 1 John 4:7-12 I first heard the report on the radio as I was driving to work this week - Jane Fonda had given her life to Christ. The woman who has recently gone through a divorce to Ted Turner, sold more exercise videos than Bill Gates has sold Windows, and who has been ...read more

  • God's Love And Ours Series

    Contributed by Chris Appleby on Oct 18, 2000
    based on 48 ratings
     | 10,713 views

    The wonderful thing about being made God’s children is that he gives us his Spirit to enable us to be like him, and that likeness is shown most clearly in our love for others. And so, as we love one another, God lives in us, and his love is perfected in u

    I always get edgy when I hear someone make a definitive statement about God. There are so many aspects to God that any single statement always feels a bit deficient. So, for example, when someone says God is all-powerful, I find myself waiting for them to add that he’s also all-knowing, and ...read more

  • To Love Or Not To Love?

    Contributed by Chris Thron on Oct 18, 2000
    based on 6 ratings
     | 17,053 views

    Are we ready to embrace ALL the consequences of God’s love being shed abroad into our hearts?

    Note: the following article (in its original form) provoked a discussion on another site entitled, "Walk Away from Fundamentalism" (http://www.aimoo.com/forum/postview.cfm?id=319472&CategoryID=22217&ThreadID=528621). Part of this discussion, and my replies, are included below, following the ...read more

  • Truth Is The Basis For Faith And Love

    Contributed by Paul Apple on Oct 18, 2000
    based on 21 ratings
     | 2,294 views

    Truth is the Basis for Faith and Love -- Spiritual Teaching Must Be Examined to Identify Its Source 1.

    Truth is the Basis for Faith and Love -- Spiritual Teaching Must Be Examined to Identify Its Source 1. Christians Are Commanded to Exercise Discernment (:1) a. Commandment stated negatively -- Don't be gullible b. Commandment stated positively -- Test the spirits 1) the nature of the test 2) the ...read more

  • The Sacrifice Of Love

    Contributed by Paul Apple on Oct 18, 2000
    based on 17 ratings
     | 7,618 views

    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

  • The Holy Spirit Produces The Assurance Of Abiding

    Contributed by Paul Apple on Oct 18, 2000
    based on 10 ratings
     | 2,408 views

    a. Proposition Stated (:13) 1) Introductory formula 2) Concept of Mutual Abiding 3) Products of the Holy Spirit b.

    a. Proposition Stated (:13) 1) Introductory formula 2) Concept of Mutual Abiding 3) Products of the Holy Spirit b. The Holy Spirit Inspired the Testimony of the Apostles which is the Basis for Faith and Love (:14) 1) The testimony of the apostles is based on historical fact 2) The signif. of ...read more

  • How The Holy Spirit Helps Us Motivate People

    Contributed by Paul Fritz on Oct 18, 2000
    based on 8 ratings
     | 5,358 views

    1. The Holy Spirit gives us a genuine love for people that helps bring out their best efforts.

    1. The Holy Spirit gives us a genuine love for people that helps bring out their best efforts. John wrote, "God is love. Whoever lives in love lives in God, and God in him. In this way, love is made complete among us." (I John 4:16,17) Ask the Lord to help you excel in your love for people so that ...read more

  • How To Build Friendships With Difficult People

    Contributed by Paul Fritz on Oct 18, 2000
    based on 37 ratings
     | 2,835 views

    In our quest to develop a better relationship with a difficult person, we should be aware of some of the BASIC STRATEGIES FOR DEVELOPING INTIMATE FRIENDSHIPS.

    In our quest to develop a better relationship with a difficult person, we should be aware of some of the BASIC STRATEGIES FOR DEVELOPING INTIMATE FRIENDSHIPS. Developing a trusting relationship is a process that involves work. A true friend walks in when others walk out on us. Someone who is ...read more

  • Phonies In The Church

    Contributed by Dr. Ronald Shultz on Mar 17, 2001
    based on 64 ratings
     | 5,956 views

    How to deal with false prophets.

    Phonies In The Church People get too excited about nut cases, which claim to be prophets of God and various other lads/lassies that get into all sorts of scams and jams. Many people lose faith because their hero or favorite alma mater takes a nosedive. First, none of us are exempt from ...read more

  • Dwelling With God

    Contributed by Shawn Ragan on Mar 30, 2001
    based on 50 ratings
     | 4,010 views

    John describes the four ways we know we are dwelling with God, even though "no man has seen God"

    Dwelling with God Meridian Church of God Seventh Day March 24, 2001 INTRODUCTION 1. Good Morning 2. Our week/Brendan drawing 3. Illustration: “It reminds me of the story of the little girl who was in deep concentration over her drawing. Her mother asked her what she was drawing and received the ...read more

  • When You're In Love

    Contributed by Carl Willis on Apr 14, 2001
    based on 26 ratings
     | 2,547 views

    The characteristics of true love.

    When You’re In Love 1 John 4:9 - 10 I. What love is not - Love is not a feeling - Love is not an emotion - Love is not an act II. How do I know when it’s love - Love consumes - we are always on God’s heart is the reverse true? - Love is blind - God sees each of us as His creation...do ...read more

  • Church Leadership Training #2 Series

    Contributed by James May on Apr 19, 2001
    based on 100 ratings
     | 12,178 views

    More on Leadership Characteristics necessary in the church.

    Disclaimer: Due to the large amount of sermons and topics that appear on this site I feel it is necessary to post this disclaimer on all sermons posted. These sermons are original to the author and the leading of the Holy Spirit. While ideas and illustrations are often gleaned from many ...read more