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  • Thomas Bowen avatar

    Got Love

    Contributed by Thomas Bowen on Mar 12, 2005
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    Love inside the church is too much like love in the family. We are hard on the ones we love. Love within the church is good stuff and Paul explains the standard.

    Got Love 1 Corinthians 13:4-8A I went to a wedding yesterday. It was one of thoes events that brought the reality of time and how many years have passed into clearer focus. The groom was the son of some really good friends. He is about the same age as James. I congratulated our friends on ...read more

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    Denomination: Congregational

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    The Limits Of Love Series

    Contributed by Jeremy Houck on Mar 14, 2005
    based on 20 ratings
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    Love nevers fails but are there limits to what love will do?

    Two weeks ago we established the principle that love is not a feeling, but rather an action. Last week, we attempted to apply that principle to the problem of dealing with enemies. This morning, we wrap up our look at love with what I think is a very crucial question; does love ever set limits? ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

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    Loving The Way

    Contributed by Wendell Blackburn on Mar 14, 2005
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    Loving Your Brother’s and Sister’s

    Loving “THE WAY” The Apostle Paul ended Chapter 12 of 1st Corinthians sayin: But covet earnestly the best Gifts: and yet show I unto you a more Excellent way!! Many folks today feel that Paul is showing us how To administer the Gifts properly and that is IN LOVE!!!! AMEN. The Bible says ...read more

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    Denomination: Pentecostal

  • Keith Foskey avatar

    "Understanding Love”

    Contributed by Keith Foskey on Mar 25, 2005
    based on 44 ratings
     | 7,278 views

    Love is not always easy to explain, or even to understand

    “Understanding Love” 1 Corinthians 13 OPENING JOKE: Illustration “Love-letter lament” Dearest Jimmy, No words could ever express the great unhappiness I’ve felt since breaking our engagement. Please say you’ll take me back. No one could ever take your place in my heart, so please forgive me. I ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

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    Spiritual Gifts

    Contributed by Lou Nicholes on Mar 28, 2005
    based on 7 ratings
     | 4,986 views

    For a third time, Paul stresses the fact that God, not man, assigned the gifts (vv. 18, 24, 28). God gives to each person and each congregation just the gifts it needs when they are needed. No individual believer possesses all the spiritual gifts. Each be

    THOUGHTS ABOUT THE PASSAGE: This story was related by Donald Grey Barnhouse. Several years ago, two students graduated from the Chicago-Kent College of Law. The highest ranking student in the class was a blind man named Overton and, when he received his honor, he insisted that half the credit ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Deeds Not Words Series

    Contributed by Edward Nutter on Apr 11, 2005
    based on 5 ratings
     | 4,359 views

    People won’t care what we say, if it is just words, with no actions...

    1 Corinthians 13 1 If I speak in the tongues of men and of angels, but have not love, I am only a resounding gong or a clanging cymbal. 2 If I have the gift of prophecy and can fathom all mysteries and all knowledge, and if I have a faith that can move mountains, but have not love, I am ...read more

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    Denomination: Methodist

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    Love Is Patient Series

    Contributed by Kevin Cummins on Apr 20, 2005
    based on 25 ratings
     | 14,863 views

    One of the most difficult areas to show patience in is our relationships with others. But that is exactly what God’s Word calls us to have in our relationships. Because love is patient.

    “Did you hear about the teacher who was helping one of her kindergarten students put on his boots? He asked for help and she could see why? With her pulling and him pushing, the boots still didn’t want to go on. When the second boot was on, she had worked up a sweat. She almost whimpered when the ...read more

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    Denomination: Church Of God

  • Bill Towns avatar

    Thoughts On Church Membership

    Contributed by Bill Towns on May 5, 2006
    based on 24 ratings
     | 6,481 views

    What is "church membership" all about? What does it mean? "Just who is a member?"

    SERIES: GENERAL TITLE : THOUGHTS ON CHURCH MEMBERSHIP SCRIPTURE: 1 CORINTHIANS 12:12FF INTRODUCTION: Most of us, for the most part, do not like to be alone all the time. We like being a part of something. Whether that is a group activity or being where other people are, we like being a part of ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

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    Core Values -- Love Series

    Contributed by Robert Simmons on May 6, 2006
     | 3,981 views

    We are in our series on Core Values. Core Values are the DNA that define who we are, what we are in infancy and in greatness. What God has called us to be. They are not just creeds on plaque or notes in book somewhere. They are the essence of who we a

    Core Values: Love – 1 Corinthians 13:1-13 1 If I speak in the languages of men and of angels, but have not love, I am only a resounding gong or a clanging cymbal. 2 If I have the gift of prophecy and can fathom all mysteries and all knowledge, and if I have a faith that can move mountains, but ...read more

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    Denomination: Church Of God

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    What We Do Is Nothing Without Love Series

    Contributed by Guy Glass on Jun 9, 2006
    based on 4 ratings
     | 5,700 views

    . In order for us to succeed as believers we must have more than a desire, we need a burden. These two thoughts are essential for Christian living and activity. Today, I would like to introduce a third essential factor of our Christian living – “What W

    WHAT WE DO IS NOTHING WITHOUT LOVE 1 CORINTHIANS 13 INTRODUCTION: You will remember that our overriding theme has been, “Its All About God”. As we have dealt with public worship, we have seen that every aspect of public worship is al about God, and not about us. Here at the beginning of a new ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Love In Large Denominations

    Contributed by Michael Hollinger on Jun 25, 2006
    based on 4 ratings
     | 3,423 views

    We have ’Free Church Homecoming’ - an ecumenical service once a year. This sermon is an encouragement to go and to be the church universal, not just a congregation.

    I have a confession to make. I have not been looking forward to Free Church as I ought. I remember when I attended my first one eight years ago, I looked forward to it. But nowadays, sometimes it seems like it’s getting just a little bit old. It’s tempting to say that the idea has had its day and ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

  • Jerry Flury avatar

    The Manner Of Love

    Contributed by Jerry Flury on May 2, 2005
    based on 10 ratings
     | 3,777 views

    I Corinthians 13 is often used as a text in weddings, quoted in Valentine’s Day cards and applied to the love between a man and a woman. However, this passage of Scripture is primarily is speaking of how love is to be demonstrated within the church betwee

    THE MANNER OF LOVE I CORINTHIANS 13 INTRODUCTION: I Corinthians 13 is often used as a text in weddings, quoted in Valentine’s Day cards and applied to the love between a man and a woman. However, this passage of Scripture is to be understood in light of its context. Paul is writing to the church ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

  • Ray Ellis avatar

    Applying God's Love To Your Home"

    Contributed by Ray Ellis on May 24, 2005
    based on 14 ratings
     | 10,967 views

    This message tells how to apply God’s love to the home and family using the teachings found in I Corinthians 13.

    The Most Excellent Way -Applying God’s Love to your Home and Life- I Corinthians 13 I John 4:7-11 During the month of May we have been focusing on the home and family. The family is the most important unit in our society. As the family goes do goes the nation. Everyone is part of a family. ...read more

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    Denomination: Free Methodist

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    "When It Doesn't Stick"

    Contributed by Stephen Woody on May 28, 2005
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     | 3,381 views

    This is a sermon written for teacher appreciation Sunday, but it has a timeless message on the true meaning of love. True and sincere Christ Love, loves not to change someone, but just so the person will feel loved.

    "WHEN IT DOESN’T STICK" (1 Corinthians 13:1-13) Introduction: GOD BLESS THE TEACHERS! In Fact, God Bless Anyone Who Has The Almost Impossible Task Of Teaching Children I don’t know that there is another job that has as many challenges, with as few rewards. Kids ...read more

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    Denomination: Methodist

  • Dennis Cummins avatar

    Love Your Children Series

    Contributed by Dennis Cummins on Oct 18, 2006
     | 5,421 views

    This sermon includes a video illistration which we can email you upon request for free. This can be viewed on Itunes podcast or Video cast under ExperienceChurch.tv or viewed online at www.experiencechurch.tv.

    Desperate Houselives 3 – Loving our Children Ring on the wrong finger – I married the wrong man… Retirement Parties: - We never retire as parents. • If your children were to give you a retirement party, what would they say about you in their testimonials? • If you were on trial for being a Godly ...read more

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    Denomination: Independent/Bible