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  • Dave McFadden avatar

    "What Lack Of Love Leads To" Series

    Contributed by Dave Mcfadden on Aug 1, 2016
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     | 8,875 views

    John tells us that a true child of God seeks to be gracious and generous.

    The theme of this portion of 1 John is love. But instead of portraying the need for believers to love one another in a positive light, John speaks to us about loving one another by emphasizing the negative. In these verses, he tells us what a lack of love will lead to. 1. Murder - vs. ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Real Love (3) Series

    Contributed by Scott Bayles on Sep 23, 2013
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    Everyone loves love! We want to be loved and we want to give love. The problem is—our love is often lacking. This four-sermon series explores 1 John in order to discover a love that's truly worth having and giving: real love! PowerPoint available.

    REAL LOVE (3) Scott Bayles Blooming Grove Christian Church: 6/2/2013 The Bible has a lot to say about love. Jesus said that the greatest commands ever given were to love the Lord with all you heart and to love your neighbor as yourself (Mark 12:29). Paul wrote, “Three things will last ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian Church

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    Love Is A Verb Series

    Contributed by David Owens on Sep 30, 2013
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    In this sermon, we explore what love is and conclude that love is a decision and love is what we do.

    Introduction: A. The story is told of a husband and wife, who had been married for many years and who were having dinner one night. 1. As they ate, the wife commented, “When we were first married, you took the small piece of meat and gave me the larger piece, but now you take the large one ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

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    What Love Is

    Contributed by Rev. Matthew Parker on Jul 22, 2018
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    The heart of the gospel is love - God's love expressed through the willing sacrifice of Jesus on the cross four our sins. When embraced, this leads to us living lives of love.

    July 22, 2018 Sermon - What Love is - 1 John 3:11-24 There’s a dual purpose to today’s service, and also to my message today. Today we’re continuing in our study of the Letter of 1st John, and it has a lot to say about relationships and about love. And of course the main reason we gather ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

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    The Character Of A Disciple: Compassion Series

    Contributed by Gordon Pike on Jun 13, 2018
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     | 14,388 views

    I love Jesus’ parables. Sometimes they’re like exploding birthday cakes. Sometimes they’re like a mirror. Sometimes they’re like an onion. And sometimes, like Jesus’ parable of “The Good Samaritan,” they can be all three.

    I love Jesus’ parables. Sometimes they’re like exploding birthday cakes. Sometimes they’re like a mirror. Sometimes they’re like an onion. And sometimes, like Jesus’ parable of “The Good Samaritan,” they can be all three. [Read Luke 10:25-37] Let’s begin to examine the different layers of ...read more

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    Denomination: United Methodist

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    The Commandment Of Compassion Series

    Contributed by Dean Courtier on Jul 13, 2018
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     | 12,599 views

    The Commandment of Compassion: Luke 6:36, Jesus said “You must be compassionate, just as your Father is compassionate.”

    We continue in our series on Hope Found Here and this month our focus is on the Compassion of Father God. This morning what I want us to consider together is The Commandment of Compassion. To focus our thoughts this morning consider these words: Psalm 103:13 says, “The Lord is like a father to His ...read more

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    Denomination: Pentecostal

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    Is It Wrong To Be Rich? Series

    Contributed by Dr. Jonathan Vorce on Dec 11, 2018
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    The subject of wealth has been one of great controversy since the beginnings of the New Testament Church. We cannot serve God and Mammon. Does this mean that it's wrong to be wealthy? Let's examine this subject from the teachings of Jesus.

    Luke 20:20-26 INTRODUCTION: • The subject of wealth has been one of great controversy since the beginnings of the New Testament Church. We cannot serve God and Mammon. Does this mean that it's wrong to be wealthy? Let's examine this subject from the teachings of Jesus. • The Setting - ...read more

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    Denomination: Church Of God

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    Cómo Ayudar Al Prójimo Series

    Contributed by Wilbur Madera Rivas on Feb 17, 2019
     | 5,584 views

    El amor es la marca característica de los hijos de Dios

    Un día que me encontraba en la oficina, la secretaria me pasó una llamada porque estaban buscando al Pastor de la Iglesia. Al contestar, mi interlocutor se identificó como el Pastor Fulano de tal de una iglesia Presbiteriana en Veracruz. Me dijo que me llamaba para ver si ...read more

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    Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

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    The Mark Of A Christian Series

    Contributed by Mark Schaeufele on Mar 27, 2019
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    As Christians it is essential that we display the Mark of love.

    The Mark Of A Christian Text: 1 John 3:11-18 Introduction 1. Illustration: "It is possible to be a Christian without showing the mark, but if we expect non-Christians to know that we are Christians, we must show the mark." "Love--and the unity it attests to--is the mark Christ gave ...read more

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    Denomination: Methodist

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    True Values: Love Series

    Contributed by Mark Schaeufele on Nov 7, 2008
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     | 3,475 views

    Love is the distinguishing characteristic of all true believers.

    True Values: Love Text: 1 Jn. 3:11-18 Introduction 1. Illustration: On December 2001, the “Leaning Tower of Pisa” was finally reopened to the public, after having been closed for almost a dozen years. During that time, engineers completed a 25 million dollar renovation project designed to ...read more

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    Denomination: Methodist

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    "Love Is Matter Of Life And Death”

    Contributed by John Harper on Nov 11, 2008
     | 2,748 views

    Will we obey the command of Christ to love our neighbor?

    I John 3:11-24 Pastor John L. Harper Warden Assembly of God April 16, 2008 Introduction: “Love is matter of life and death” (Va. Tech shooting) I. THE MANDATE OF LOVE (vs. 11-15) A. The primary duty of the Christian 1. Love is the first thing that is taught to new believers 2. Love is the ...read more

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    Denomination: Pentecostal

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    God's Valentine To Us

    Contributed by Richard White on Dec 9, 2008
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     | 5,403 views

    Hallmark is known for its card, yet they cannot duplicate the greatest love story of all times. God’s valentine to us

    God’s Valentine to Us 1JN 3:1 how great is the love the Father has lavished on us, that we should be called children of God! And that is what we are! The reason the world does not know us is that it did not know him. 2 Dear friends, now we are children of God, and what we will be has not yet been ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

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    We Know - We Obey - We Have Confidence! Series

    Contributed by Andrew Moffatt on Nov 12, 2012
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     | 4,694 views

    We know the love of God, because of what Jesus did for us. We obey his leading on our lives and we are confident before God. We are able through our lives to lead others to salvation to show them the example of the Holy Spirit at work in our lives!

    We know - we obey - we have confidence! 1 John 3:16-24 There’s this thing about love that is a feeling thing and I know I’ve discussed all sorts of love songs and their meanings before and the thoughts of love that people have for love another. I was somewhere recently where there was a ...read more

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    Denomination: Salvation Army

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    Love In Action

    Contributed by Rick Boyne on Jul 10, 2012
     | 4,980 views

    Jesus gave His life for us; we should do the same for our brothers.

    Love in Action October 21, 2007 Morning Service Immanuel Baptist Church, Wagoner, OK Rick Boyne Message Point: Jesus gave His life for us; we should do the same for our brothers. Focus Passage: I John 3:16-18 Supplemental Passage: Php 2:5-8 Have this attitude in yourselves which was also in ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Compassion: Without It You Are Guilty Of Hate

    Contributed by Kelly Durant on Nov 14, 2015
     | 3,950 views

    Compassion is an essential element for a Christian. No compassion is equal to hate, which might be equal to murder.

    Compassion: Without it you are Guilty of Hate Kelly Durant I Jn 3:14-18 Compassion is sympathy for the suffering and a desire to help! Do something! They say that giving a beggar a piece of bread is a civil duty, but to give him a bread with butter on it, now that is compassion! Compassion is a ...read more

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    Denomination: Salvation Army