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Malice In Wonderland

Contributed by Scott Lefebvre on Nov 16, 2000

based on 96 ratings

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A reminder of Jesus' words that we would be known by our love one for another.

MALICE IN WONDERLAND I found a bizarre article in the newspaper not to long ago. It read… “Jimmy Bivins, a heavyweight title contender during the 1940s, underwent surgery after police found him wasting away in a dark, filthy attic. Bivins, 78 years old, was discovered by police who were ...read more

Scripture: 1 John 4:7-21

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Love Is Not A Feeling.

Contributed by André Strydom on Dec 5, 2000

based on 285 ratings

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Marriage sermon on "There is no fear in love."

A Marriage ceremony Scripture reading: 1 Joh 4: 7 - 19 A lot of humour surrounds weddings. From millions of anecdotes to witty stories surrounds this whole magical thing of getting married. One humorous story, which forms part of the rich folklore, which surrounds weddings in South Africa, is the ...read more

Scripture: 1 John 4:7-19

Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

God's Love And Ours Series

Contributed by Chris Appleby on Oct 18, 2000

based on 48 ratings

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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

Scripture: 1 John 4:7-21

Denomination: Anglican

The Holy Spirit Produces The Assurance Of Abiding

Contributed by Paul Apple on Oct 18, 2000

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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

Scripture: 1 John 4:13-16

Denomination: Independent/Bible

How The Holy Spirit Helps Us Motivate People

Contributed by Paul Fritz on Oct 18, 2000

based on 8 ratings

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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

Scripture: 1 John 4:16-17

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Love: The Foundation Of All Virues (2 Of 10) Series

Contributed by Jeff Armbrester on Apr 1, 2003

based on 35 ratings

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Everyone would agree that love is a core virtue. Everyone would agree that a society built upon love will be one that is strong and pleasant to live in. The problem is, we have differing understandings of what love is. For love to be the foundational virt

Love: the Foundation of all Virtues Part 2 The Core Virtues of the Christian Life Galatians 5:22-23 Jeff Armbrester (Due to the damands of ministry, this sermon is being transcribed from the tape and the complete version will be added soon.) Every building has to have a foundation. The ...read more

Scripture: Galatians 5:22-23, 1 John 4:7-21

Denomination: Methodist

Agapomen Allelus Series

Contributed by David Ward on Jul 27, 2003

based on 211 ratings

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This was the next-to-last message in a series from 1 John on John’s command to "love one another"

"Agapomen Allelus" 1 John 4:7-21 Introduction: A mouse looked through a crack in the wall to see the farmer and his wife opening a package; what food might it contain? He was aghast to discover that it was a mousetrap! Retreating to the farmyard, the mouse proclaimed the warning, "There is a ...read more

Scripture: 1 John 4:7-21, 1 John 4:20, 1 John 4:1

Denomination: Baptist

Perfect Love Drives Out Fear

Contributed by Charles Degner on May 5, 2003

based on 38 ratings

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When we comprehend God’s perfect love for us, we will live without fear and be moved to keep his commandments for all the right reasons.

Fear of punishment is a very effective form of motivation. It’s used quite effectively in the military. Soldiers are trained to obey orders. That’s what boot camp is all about. You find out very quickly that you better listen and get it right the first time or you face the wrath of an angry ...read more

Scripture: 1 John 4:16-21

Denomination: Lutheran

The Holy Spirit, The Soul Of The Church

Contributed by William Baeta on May 15, 2003

based on 45 ratings

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“No one has seen God at any time. If we love one another, God abides in us, and His love has been perfected in us. By this we know that we abide in Him, and He in us, because He has given us of His Spirit” 1 Jn. 4:12-13.

Theme: The Holy Spirit, the soul of the Church Text: Acts 1:15-17, 20-26; 1 Jn. 4:11-16; John 17:6-19 The Church is often described in the New Testament using different descriptive images. It is sometimes described as a family and other times as a Kingdom. The only way to become a member of this ...read more

Scripture: John 17:6-19, 1 John 4:11-16

Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

Forgive Me

Contributed by Antonio Torrence on May 18, 2003

based on 44 ratings

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This sermon is about forgiving our enemies so that we can truly experience love.

"Forgive Me!" by Rev. A. LaMar Torrence, Pastor of the Cross of Life Lutheran Church Luke 6:27-38, John 15:12, 1 John 4:7-21 Once again I find the words of Maya Angelou appropriately for my initial response to today’s divine edict of loving our enemies. In her poem, “Lord in my heart”, she ...read more

Scripture: Luke 6:27-38, 1 John 4:7-21

Denomination: Lutheran

God - An Introduction

Contributed by R. Erin Lenth on May 18, 2003

based on 14 ratings

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Based on an outline by Dan Borchert, this message provides an introduction to God... who He is... what He’s done... and what he’s doing.

Based on an outline by Dan Borchert What’s the first thing most of us want to know when we meet someone new? It may seem trivial, but the two things that always seem to come up in the first two minutes of a first-time conversation: Who are you? What do you do? How many of you know God? I’m ...read more

Scripture: 1 John 4:7-16

Denomination: Methodist

Confidence

Contributed by Jon Mackinney on Mar 2, 2004

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It’s too bad that not all believers experience the confidence God wants us to have as His children. But He has gone to great lengths to give us this confidence through the sending of His Son.

I think the greatest film that’s ever been made in the history of filmmaking, and this is my own humble opinion, is “Saving Private Ryan.” And the reason I like Saving Private Ryan so much is because it has one of the most potent theological statements ever made in film. The thing is it’s not an ...read more

Scripture: 1 John 4:13-21

Denomination: Evangelical Free

Love Is? Part 1

Contributed by Michael Mccartney on Mar 11, 2004

based on 17 ratings

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Love needs to be defined in light of what the Bible says love is. Love really is only defined in light of the statement “God is Love!” If you do not start with God then you cannot know or experience love in your life.

Love is …Part one Thesis: Love needs to be defined in light of what the Bible says love is. Love really is only defined in light of the statement “God is Love!” If you do not start with God then you cannot know or experience love in your life. Opening Illustration from: “Forever Young”. The ...read more

Scripture: 1 John 4:7-21

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Yes, Jesus Loves Me

Contributed by Stephan Brown on Mar 24, 2004

based on 48 ratings

| 8,548 views

A simple reminder of the Love that God has for us--and what that Love means for us.

â€œYes, Jesus Loves Meâ€ If we had to describe the one true God in one word what would it be? We know so many of his attributes: all-powerful, all-knowing, all-present, justâ€¦ But as John described him, â€œGod is love.â€ (1 John 4:16) This doesnâ€™t diminish his other attributes, but his love ...read more

Scripture: 1 John 4:16

Denomination: Assembly Of God

God Is Love

Contributed by Scott Bayles on Jun 4, 2004

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According to 1 John 4, God is love because His love is personal, proven, perfecting, and preserving. Power Point is avaible, just e-mail me.

If this sermon is helpful to you look for my latest book, “The Greatest Commands: Learning To Love Like Jesus.” Each chapter is sermon length, alliterated, and focuses on the life and love of Jesus. You can find it here: www.amazon.com/gp/product/1606471120 GOD IS LOVE Scott R. Bayles, ...read more

Scripture: 1 John 4:7-21, 1 John 5:1

Denomination: Christian Church

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