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  • Steven Simala Grant avatar

    Faith, Hope And Love? Mother's Day

    Contributed by Steven Simala Grant on May 15, 2012
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    The words faith, hope, and love are concepts we need to be clung to as defined by God and not by the watered down, vague, poor imitations that our world suggests as the meanings.

    Faith Hope and Love? May 13, 2012 Mothers’ Day 1 Cor 13:13 Intro: Definitions matter. Do you know what these words mean? ABDICATE: To give up all hope of ever having a flat stomach. ADULT: A person who has stopped growing at both ends and is now growing in the middle. ANTIQUE: An ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

  • J Jeffrey Smead avatar

    Carpe Diem - Seize The Day

    Contributed by J Jeffrey Smead on Jul 18, 2013
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    Faith is the foundation of God's message. Hope is the attitude and the focus,. .But love. Love is the action. When faith and hope are in line, you are free to love completely. And through this, we can truly "Seize the Day."

    Paul shares this hope in Christ to the Colossians ... and to all that call themselves followers of the Christ. Hear Paul's prayer: BIBLE ".... that you will walk in a manner worthy of the Lord, ....to please Him in all respects, .... bearing fruit in every good work ....and increasing in the ...read more

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    Denomination: Anglican

  • J Jeffrey Smead avatar

    Sailing To A New Harbor / Funeral (Short Homily)

    Contributed by J Jeffrey Smead on Aug 19, 2013
    based on 113 ratings
     | 119,616 views

    A Funeral Message (Short Homily) -Updated November 2016-

    On behalf of ______, ... _______, ... _______ and the whole extended _______ family. We thank you for your prayerful support ... and for taking time this day ....to celebrate the life .... of ... _______ _______ _______. _______ had a gift ... she had the ability ... to make every person feel ...read more

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    Denomination: Anglican

  • Charles R. Peck avatar

    A More Excellent Way

    Contributed by Charles R. Peck on Oct 28, 2012
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    Paul tell the church at Corinth that love is the way.

    A More Excellent Way 1Corinthians 13:4/8 In chapter thirteen the Apostle Paul writes about the more excellent way, or what he had in view, in the close of the former chapter, namely, charity, or, as it is commonly rendered love. The word charity to most meant almsgiving, but charity in its ...read more

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    Denomination: *other

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    The Fruit Of Love Series

    Contributed by Ricardo Rodriguez on Nov 1, 2012
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     | 7,146 views

    One of the best-known writings of the Bible is found in 1 Corinthians 13. It is recited very often, but very seldom is understood—is a reading of routine, but is forgotten easily. 1 Corinthians 13 describes love as a conduct, not only a pleasant feeling

    Ice Breaker: What has been more difficult for you, to give or receive Love? Key verse: 1Corinthians 13:1-13. INTRODUCTION One of the best-known writings of the Bible is found in 1 Corinthians 13. It is recited very often, but very seldom is understood—is a reading of routine, but is ...read more

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    Denomination: Apostolic

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    The Fruit Of The Gifts Series

    Contributed by Ricardo Rodriguez on Nov 1, 2012
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    One of the characteristics of the Apostolic church is its emphasis on the gifts of the Spirit. Some Christian movements pass by these gifts, while others see them simply as something that was finished in the book of Acts. Nevertheless, the gifts of the

    Ice Breaker: Do you like your name? Would you like to change it? Key verse: 1Corinthians 12:1. INTRODUCTION: One of the characteristics of the Apostolic church is its emphasis on the gifts of the Spirit. Some Christian movements pass by these gifts, while others see them simply as something ...read more

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    Denomination: Apostolic

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    Restoring Balance To Our Hurried Lives. Part 3

    Contributed by Eugene Morell on Nov 23, 2012
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    This sermon looks at what is the most important thing in our lives.

    Restoring Balance to our Hurried Lives. WHAT IS THE MOST IMPORTANT THING IN LIFE. # 3 1 Corinthians 13: 1-13. Ps. 39:4. Lord, remind me how brief my time on earth will be. Ps. 90:12. Teach us to make the most of our time. 1. THE FIRST GOAL OF LIFE IS LOVE FOR GOD. 1 Cor. 14:1a. Let love be ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

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    "Tripping Over The Furniture" Series

    Contributed by Ken Sauer on Nov 28, 2012
    based on 4 ratings
     | 5,729 views

    A sermon within a series which faces the question which has plagued humankind more than any other.

    1 Corinthians 13:1-13 “What Gives Life Meaning?:Tripping Over the Furniture” What gives life meaning? This is the question which has plagued humankind more than any other question. Is it consumer goods? Is it money? Is it the accumulation of stuff? Is it ease? Is it ...read more

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    Denomination: United Methodist

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    "The Bridge To The Future" Series

    Contributed by Ken Sauer on Dec 5, 2012
    based on 4 ratings
     | 6,134 views

    A sermon about meaning found in God's love, God's future.

    1 Corinthians 13:1-13 “What Gives Life Meaning?: The Bridge to the Future” Last year an article in USA Today analyzed a surge in a group of Americans whom they termed the “spiritually apathetic.” They aren’t atheists. Instead, according to the article, “They ...read more

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    Denomination: United Methodist

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    "These Things Shall Fade Away" Series

    Contributed by Ken Sauer on Dec 12, 2012
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    A sermon about the only thing that lasts.

    1 Corinthians 13:1-13 “What Gives Life Meaning?: These Things Shall Fade Away” In his book “Soul Grafiti: Making A Life In The Way of Jesus” author Mark Scandrette tells about a person he met who lived in an abandoned school bus. The man was bitter; he hated God; he ...read more

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    Denomination: United Methodist

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    "These 3 Remain" Series

    Contributed by Ken Sauer on Dec 19, 2012
    based on 1 rating
     | 5,615 views

    A sermona about the supremacy of love.

    1 Corinthians 13:1-13 “What Gives Life Meaning?: These 3 Remain” I like the way Eugene Peterson has written this in The Message: “[Right Now] we don’t see things clearly. We’re squinting in a fog, peering through a mist. But it won’t be long before the weather ...read more

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    Denomination: United Methodist

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    "The Most Jesus-Like Characteristic You Can Imagine" Series

    Contributed by Ken Sauer on Dec 20, 2012
     | 3,784 views

    A sermon for Christmas Eve.

    1 Corinthians 13:1-13 Luke 2:1-20 “What Gives Life Meaning?: The Most Jesus-Like Characteristic You Can Imagine” In the story of Jesus’ birth, Luke begins with, “In those days… “In those days…” In those days things were like they are ...read more

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    Denomination: United Methodist

  • Ajai Prakash avatar

    Limitless Love

    Contributed by Ajai Prakash on Feb 13, 2014
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     | 11,902 views

    It is natural to love them that love us, but it is supernatural to love them that hate us. Love never fails.

    Opening illustration: Newspaper columnist and minister George Crane tells of a wife who came into his office full of hatred toward her husband. "I do not only want to get rid of him, I want to get even. Before I divorce him, I want to hurt him as much as he has me." Dr. Crane suggested an ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

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    Called To Love

    Contributed by Jerry Flury on Feb 16, 2014
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     | 7,933 views

    We have been called by God to love Him, to love one another, and with Christian love to serve others with the intent of sharing the good news of God’s love with them. Paul’s treatise on love in 1 Corinthians 13 gives us insight as to how we are to love.

    CALLED TO LOVE I Corinthians 13:1-13 "Love is the medicine for the sickness of the world.” So said noted psychiatrist Dr. Karl Meninger. He summarized his therapeutic approach this way: “Love cures. It cures those who give it and it cures those who receive it.” We have been ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    The Greatest Of These

    Contributed by Alan Perkins on Feb 16, 2014
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     | 17,196 views

    Unless done in love, all of our work and sacrifice will be for nothing. How can we maintain a motivation of love?

    When you heard today’s text being read, you could be forgiven for wondering if you had inadvertently wandered into a wedding. Because the reading of chapter thirteen of Saint Paul’s first letter to the Corinthians has become as much a fixture of marriage ceremonies as unity candles, ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist