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  • Victor Nazareth avatar

    Say No To The World

    Contributed by Victor Nazareth on Nov 4, 2002
    based on 39 ratings
     | 3,003 views

    John tells us to say no to the world. As God’s people we need to recognize and reject all that is of the world so that the love of God may flow freely in our lives.

    Introduction: John tells us to say no to the world. There is a need for us to understand the world system that stands opposed to everything in the kingdom of God. As God’s people we need to recognize and reject all that is of the world so that the love of God may flow freely in our lives. I ...read more

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    Denomination: Charismatic

  • Bradley Boydston avatar

    Getting The Definitions Right

    Contributed by Bradley Boydston on Nov 26, 2002
    based on 63 ratings
     | 2,115 views

    Fellowship with God is a matter of letting that which comes from him, rather than the world system, define how we live.

    - - - - - - - Unless otherwise indicated all scripture is quoted from the New Living Translation of the Bible. - - - - - - - Several people have commented about the fact that they are finding the book of 1st John to be extremely timely and thought-provoking. I agree. Sometimes when we’re looking ...read more

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    Where Do You Stand?

    Contributed by Mitch Chapman on Jan 11, 2003
    based on 51 ratings
     | 10,485 views

    A sermon looking at our place with God. Are we for him or against him? If we are tempted, does that mean we are against God?

    Where do we stand? Where we stand becomes important. I was standing outside fishing, Having a lot of fun and catching a lot of fish. So I hadn’t even noticed the ants. Then it was to late I felt the first one bite me about my belly then they all started to bite me at once. It was like they all ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    You Are A Dangerous Generation

    Contributed by Joel Sanabria on May 24, 2005
    based on 44 ratings
     | 7,189 views

    A message giving alertness to youth of just how dangerous they are in God’s hands against the enemy.

    You can listen to this sermon at OnePlace.com Sometimes young people have to recognize the intensity of the enemy’s attack before they can understand just how much of a threat they are... how dangerous they are. This generation of youth is a big threat to the enemy. Why? Because they have a ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

  • Paul Fritz avatar

    How To Love The Father More Than The World

    Contributed by Paul Fritz on May 25, 2005
    based on 38 ratings
     | 4,927 views

    The following is a list of twenty five things that often crowd out our love for the Father. Since Jesus told us to watch and pray that we enter not in to temptation. It is a good idea to know what competes for our greatest passion.

    How to Love the Father More than the World Marks of Worldliness (I John 2:15-18) What are the various ways that people subtly love the world more than we show love for our heavenly Father? Perhaps it could be summarized in the word preoccupation. Illustration: CHARLOTTE, N.C. - An 86-year-old ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

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    Love For This World Series

    Contributed by Tim Byrd on Jun 16, 2005
    based on 16 ratings
     | 5,753 views

    Part 4 in a study through the book of 1 John...

    “Love for This World” Text: 1 John 2:12-17 Last weeks message the writer John, focused on those that said they loved God but hated their brother. We looked three reasons why Christians should love one another: 1. God has commanded us to love 1 John 2:7-11 2. We have been born of God and God’s love ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Worldliness

    Contributed by Ronnie Smith on Jul 8, 2005
    based on 15 ratings
     | 5,586 views

    Worldliness I John 2:14-16 This is not an easy message. People may be offended. Please receive in love. · It’s o.k. for the garden to be in grass, but it’s bad when grass is in the garden. · It’s o.k. for a boat to be out in water, but it’s b

    Worldliness I John 2:14-16 This is not an easy message. People may be offended. Please receive in love. · It’s o.k. for the garden to be in grass, but it’s bad when grass is in the garden. · It’s o.k. for a boat to be out in water, but it’s bad when water gets in the boat. I. My text ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

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    The Pretenders

    Contributed by Carl Willis on Jul 13, 2005
    based on 7 ratings
     | 3,673 views

    Keeping watch for those who would lead you astray.

    The Pretenders 1 John 2:18-27 April 18, 2004 1 John 2:18 (NLT) Dear children, the last hour is here. You have heard that the Antichrist is coming, and already many such antichrists have appeared. From this we know that the end of the world has come. The Last Hour  Time is drawing ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

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    Living In Christ Series

    Contributed by Carl Willis on Jul 15, 2005
    based on 4 ratings
     | 3,529 views

    Living your life in Christ.

    Living In Christ 1 John 2:1-14 February 29, 2004 1 John 2:1-2 My dear children, I write this to you so that you will not sin. But if anybody does sin, we have one who speaks to the Father in our defense-Jesus Christ, the Righteous One. He is the atoning sacrifice for our sins, and not only ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

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    The Power Of Love

    Contributed by Rev. Matthew Parker on Jul 17, 2005
    based on 24 ratings
     | 11,076 views

    In a world being torn apart by hatred, the power of God’s love is needed more than ever.

    Sermon for CATM - July 17, 2005 - “The Power of Love” What is love? Have you ever asked that? Or have you ever had someone say to you that they didn’t know what love is? I’ve seen people really struggle to find out what it means to love. I’ve seen friendships fail for lack of love. If you ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

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    Who Do You Love? Series

    Contributed by Carl Willis on Jul 18, 2005
    based on 11 ratings
     | 4,506 views

    Misplaced affections can be deadly

    Who Do You Love? 1 John 2:15-17 March 14, 2004 1 John 2:15-17 (NIV) Do not love the world or anything in the world. If anyone loves the world, the love of the Father is not in him. For everything in the world – the cravings of sinful man, the lust of his eyes and the boasting of what he has and ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

  • Jeffery Anselmi avatar

    Do You Want To Live Forever? Series

    Contributed by Jeffery Anselmi on Aug 6, 2005
    based on 5 ratings
     | 5,262 views

    Eternal life is only found in Jesus

    INTRODUCTION SLIDE #1 • What do you want out of life? Do you want fast cars, a big bank account, and a vacation home somewhere? • Is there anything wrong with wanting these things? • Is our goal to get to heaven when our life is over or are we just sailing through life without giving our eternal ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

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    Worldliness

    Contributed by Donald Jewell on May 28, 2004
    based on 11 ratings
     | 6,238 views

    Cheap substitutes for the peace of God

    1Jo 2:15 Love not the world, neither the things that are in the world. If any man love the world, the love of the Father is not in him. 1Jo 2:16 For all that is in the world, the lust of the flesh, and the lust of the eyes, and the pride of life, is not of the Father, but is of the world. Does ...read more

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    Denomination: Wesleyan

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    Common Ground; Continued Growth

    Contributed by Guy Glass on May 28, 2004
    based on 14 ratings
     | 2,943 views

    Christians, by nature should have areas of common ground. ... Yet, there are areas, as believers, that should always be open and available for our growth.

    COMMON GROUND; CONTINUED GROWTH Knowing God through Spiritual Growth 1 John 2:12-14 INTRODUCTION: Christians, by nature should have areas of common ground. Areas such as mutual love for people, especially believers in the faith, and a hatred for evil and sin come most quickly to mind. Yet, there ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    What's Love Got To Do With It?

    Contributed by Guy Glass on Jun 3, 2004
    based on 21 ratings
     | 3,796 views

    When John talks about love – particularly in this letter, he is primarily using the term with regard to spiritual condition. Love is the defining factor that sets believers – Christian apart from all other people, and Christianity apart from all other re

    WHAT’S LOVE GOT TO DO WITH IT? 1 John 2:15-17 INTRODUCTION: When John talks about love – particularly in this letter, he is primarily using the term with regard to spiritual condition. Love is the defining factor that sets believers – Christian apart from all other people, and Christianity apart ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist