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  • Robert Kerr avatar

    First John Chapter Three Part 2

    Contributed by Robert Kerr on Dec 21, 2000
    based on 45 ratings
     | 3,986 views

    Bible Study

    PRACTICING LOVE - I John 3:10-24 Introduction: The Gospel of John was written to persuade the readers that Jesus was the Messiah and to persuade them to believe upon Him and be saved - John 20:31 But these are written, that ye might believe that Jesus is the Christ, the Son of God; and that ...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
     | 4,257 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

  • A. Todd Coget avatar

    I Know What Love Is! Series

    Contributed by A. Todd Coget on May 11, 2001
    based on 94 ratings
     | 8,370 views

    In contrast to what the world calls love, this sermon explains the Bible’s definition of what real love is.

    What Do You Know? I Know What Love Is 1John 3:11-24 & 4:7-21 May 13, 2001 Mother’s Day Intro: A. [Kellie Ammons sent the following e-mail to me this week…] Once upon a time there was a child ready to be born. So one day he asked God, "They tell me you are sending me to earth tomorrow but how am ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

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    Knowing God - #1b - Love Applied Series

    Contributed by Brian La Croix on Oct 5, 2001
    based on 45 ratings
     | 4,501 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

  • Jimmy Davis avatar

    Wedding Service Series

    Contributed by Jimmy Davis on Apr 1, 2001
    based on 137 ratings
     | 14,230 views

    A traditional wedding service for a Southern Baptist Church

    Wedding.060 Bryan Fink & Monica Aaron Seating of Grandmothers: Seating of Mothers: Processional: Welcome & Call to Worship: We are gathered here today on this most joyous occasion, to witness the joining together of Bryan Fink and Monica Aaron in the holy estate of matrimony. On behalf of ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

  • Walter Pankow avatar

    The Manifestation Of Love

    Contributed by Walter Pankow on Oct 6, 2004
    based on 9 ratings
     | 8,358 views

    a sermon on how love is manifested

    September 2, 1927 1 John 3:13-18 Marvel not, my brethren, if the world hate you. We know that we have passed from death unto life, because we love the brethren. He that loveth not his brother abideth in death. Whosoever hateth his brother is a murderer: and ye know that no murderer hath eternal ...read more

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    Denomination: Lutheran

  • Robert Leroe avatar

    Love-In-Action Series

    Contributed by Robert Leroe on Sep 4, 2006
    based on 4 ratings
     | 10,064 views

    Outline: • Murderous un-love, 11-15 • Sacrificial love, 16-17 • Confirming love, 18-20 • Love¡¦s outcome, 21-24

    I¡¦d like to begin by quoting an 8-year old theologian: ¡§There are two kinds of love. Our love. God¡¦s love. But God makes both of them.¡¨ God is the Source of love. This is something we¡¦ve known from the beginning of our Christian experience. ƒçMurderous un-love, verses 11-15 An old Burt ...read more

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    Denomination: Congregational

  • Mike Wilkins avatar

    Do Not Hate, But Instead, Love One Another Series

    Contributed by Mike Wilkins on Jan 15, 2007
    based on 17 ratings
     | 6,442 views

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    1 John 3:11-18 Last week we looked at the previous passage that used very strong language to lalk about God’s over-the-top love for us and our response to that love being holiness and obedience. He ends with the verse “Those who do not what is right are not God’s children; nor are those who do not ...read more

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    Denomination: *other

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    Authentic Love Series

    Contributed by Jake Kircher on Jan 22, 2007
    based on 4 ratings
     | 6,508 views

    What is real love? We throw the word around all the time in connection to family and hamburgers. But what is love and what does it look like?

    Love is a word that we throw around all over the place nowadays. In any given day you hear love used in a number of different contexts and in connection with a number of different things. In the morning before you head out the door for school one of your family members might shout out, “I love ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

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    El Odio Vs El Amor Series

    Contributed by Frank Lay on Jan 24, 2007
    based on 4 ratings
     | 10,358 views

    El apóstol Juan repite la idea del amor por los hermanos varias veces en la primera carta. El versículo 11 dice, Porque este es el mensaje que habéis oído desde el principio: Que nos amemos unos a otros. En 3:11-18, Juan hizo algunos contrastes entre el

    EL ODIO VS EL AMOR 1 Juan 3:11-18 El apóstol Juan repite la idea del amor por los hermanos varias veces en la primera carta. El versículo 11 dice, Porque este es el mensaje que habéis oído desde el principio: Que nos amemos unos a otros. En 3:11-18, Juan hizo algunos contrastes entre el odio y ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

  • Tom Cooperider avatar

    The Most Important Quality Of A Church Series

    Contributed by Tom Cooperider on Feb 12, 2007
    based on 4 ratings
     | 4,785 views

    The importance of Love in a church

    1. What Real Love is Like As many here experienced in the Marriage enrichment class we did on Wednesday nights in the fall we learned that there are a lot of different kinds of love, and it makes a bid difference how we understand the word Love in our lives and in the church. God is Love 1 John ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

  • Tim Patrick avatar

    Managing Your Conscience Series

    Contributed by Tim Patrick on Mar 20, 2006
    based on 34 ratings
     | 7,774 views

    See the resources God has given us for managing our consciences.

    Introduction: Do you ever have trouble keeping your conscience under control? Managing your conscience is somewhat like keeping kudzu under control. I once served a church in a small rural community in Mississippi. Behind the church building there was a large patch of kudzu. We were continually ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

  • Dr. Jerry N. Watts avatar

    Looking At The Evidence Series

    Contributed by Dr. Jerry N. Watts on Apr 1, 2007
    based on 7 ratings
     | 6,712 views

    Just as surely as Gil Grissum of CSI (Las Vegas) says, "follow the evidence", so does God’s word in determining who is of the Father and who isn’t.

    * Let’s begin this morning with 1 John 3:10 “This is how God’s children — and the Devil’s children — are made evident.” I don’t know about YOU, but for me, when the Bible says so clearly that “this is the way” for us to know who’s going to heaven and who’s not, who belongs to God and who belongs ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

  • Steven Simala Grant avatar

    More Than Chicken Soup

    Contributed by Steven Simala Grant on May 4, 2007
    based on 15 ratings
     | 4,313 views

    What is love? Laying ourselves down for others (some good stories)

    More Than Chicken Soup What is love? I’m married to a scientist; some of her colleagues would describe love simply as a biochemical reaction in the brain that produces a variety of emotional stimuli and motivation for behavior. Is that love? I’m part of the culture of the late 20th ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

  • Ray Ellis avatar

    Making Love Last In The Home Series

    Contributed by Ray Ellis on May 7, 2007
    based on 4 ratings
     | 4,180 views

    I John 3:18-24 gives clear teachings and guidelines on how to make love last in the home and family.

    “Making Love Last in the Home” I John 3:18-24 During the month of May we are focusing on the home and family. From Biblical and secular history the slogan that says “As the Family goes so goes the Nation” is more than a slogan it is a fundamental truth. Nations rise or fall according to the ...read more

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    Denomination: Free Methodist