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  • David Ward avatar

    Agapomen Allelus Series

    Contributed by David Ward on Jul 27, 2003
    based on 211 ratings
     | 37,022 views

    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

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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
     | 8,880 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

  • Eric Sellgren avatar

    Meditation And Contemplation

    Contributed by Eric Sellgren on May 14, 2001
    based on 66 ratings
     | 4,312 views

    WHAT ARE THEY - HOW DO YOU EXPERIENCE THEM?

    The young couple were obviously very much in love.When they came to the Vicarage to ask if I`d marry them it shone out of their faces. On the night of the wedding rehearsal I took them step by step through all the things they would have to do and say - and one thing I always insisted upon was ...read more

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    Denomination: Episcopal/Anglican

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    Perfect Love Drives Out Fear

    Contributed by Charles Degner on May 5, 2003
    based on 38 ratings
     | 7,275 views

    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

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    Denomination: Lutheran

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    Forgive Me

    Contributed by Antonio Torrence on May 18, 2003
    based on 44 ratings
     | 9,649 views

    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

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    Denomination: Lutheran

  • Paul Fritz avatar

    How The Holy Spirit Helps Us Motivate People

    Contributed by Paul Fritz on Oct 18, 2000
    based on 8 ratings
     | 5,313 views

    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

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

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    Have You Believed The Love?

    Contributed by Jim Grinnell on Dec 10, 2002
    based on 24 ratings
     | 3,397 views

    If we really believed God’s love for us, how would it change us?

    Have You Believed the Love? December 8, 2002 TEXT: 1 John 4:8-19 (key verse 16-18) PURPOSE: Reassurance of God’s love for each one of us SEMINAL: If we really knew we were loved . . . How has He loved us . . . Have you believed the love? INTRO: If we really knew we were loved by God . . ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

  • Jeff Armbrester avatar

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

    Contributed by Jeff Armbrester on Apr 1, 2003
    based on 35 ratings
     | 3,832 views

    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

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    Denomination: Methodist

  • Paul George avatar

    Perfect Love

    Contributed by Paul George on Jul 2, 2003
    based on 26 ratings
     | 8,031 views

    The foundation of Christian doctrine is laid in the word of God. The confirmation of a doctrine is found in our own experience.

    The text has two words in it that make up all there is of religion, love and fear. All pagan religions of the world are founded on fear of their gods. Christianity is the only religion in the world whose substance is love. There are scholars who claim the love spoken of in verse seventeen is not ...read more

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    Denomination: Holiness

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    What Are You Afraid Of?

    Contributed by Pb Stetser on May 8, 2002
    based on 15 ratings
     | 3,789 views

    As is the case with all my messages, I am glad to provide my Power Point slides so you can use them as a help for your own. In this message especially, I used a short video clip showing a funny episode where a cat gets scared and runs into a wall as we

    As is the case with all my messages, I am glad to provide my Power Point slides so you can use them as a help for your own. In this message especially, I used a short video clip showing a funny episode where a cat gets scared and runs into a wall as well as some graphic effects: 1= several photos ...read more

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    Denomination: Holiness

  • Dan Borchert avatar

    Reasons To Go To War

    Contributed by Dan Borchert on Aug 29, 2002
    based on 6 ratings
     | 1,775 views

    Fortantly we are on the side of God. We have confidence then to tackle anything that comes are way

    I John 4:16b-21 Reasons to Go To War Introduction A. Remembering back to 9/11 I was at the lighthouse watching CNN. I was sitting there saying that no one attacks USA B. I was so upset that anyone would try such a thing C. I knew that enemy would have a problem right then and there though. I ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian Missionary Alliance

  • Andrew Chan avatar

    The Problem Of False Prophets

    Contributed by Andrew Chan on Sep 6, 2002
    based on 40 ratings
     | 3,271 views

    with 9/11 more and more kooks and false teaching are coming up - how can we be sure who is right on

    THE PROBLEM OF FALSE PROPHETS Text: 1 John 4:1-21 Original Letter circling the Internet: The date of the attack: 9/11 - 9 + 1 + 1 = 11. September 11th is the 254th day of the year: 2 + 5 + 4 = 11 After September 11th there are 111 days left to the end of the year. 119 is the area code to ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical Free

  • Eric Sellgren avatar

    Perry Mason And The Judgement

    Contributed by Eric Sellgren on Dec 31, 2002
    based on 49 ratings
     | 4,518 views

    When we die we will all come under judgement - but who will do the judging?

    Do you remember Perry Mason? Perry Mason used to be one of my favourite TV programmes. I used to watch it avidly every week until it became too predictable, and I became bored. Perry Mason was a courtroom lawyer - each week he would be faced with an open and shut case. A murder ...read more

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    Denomination: Episcopal/Anglican

  • Timothy Peck avatar

    Get Real! Series

    Contributed by Timothy Peck on Feb 1, 2001
    based on 94 ratings
     | 10,421 views

    Five reasons why loving each other is so important to God.

    Things aren’t always what they first appear to be. During my first few years as the pastor of teaching here at LBF Church I got a phone call from a guy identifying himself as a Navy Chaplain. He told me that a guy recent discharge from the Navy’s child had died under tragic circumstances while he ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

  • Dan Buis avatar

    All You Need Is….

    Contributed by Dan Buis on Feb 25, 2001
    based on 54 ratings
     | 6,376 views

    The key for successful Christian living is experiencing the love of God

    Game shows are making their comeback these days. All America is tuning in to Regis to see who will be the next millionaire. The biggest game show in my growing up years was Match Game. The contestants had to fill in the blank to a sentence missing a word. They had to guess how the celebrity ...read more

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    Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed