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Because He First Loved Me Series

Contributed by Guy Caley on Aug 28, 2006

based on 55 ratings

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7th in the "Love Notes" series. Examines the source and value of Christian Love.

There’s an old story about a preacher who kept preaching the same message week after week. When he was finally questioned about it he replied “Well you haven’t started following this one yet.” In fact that story has some grounding in History with the preacher in question being John Himself. The ...read more

Scripture: 1 John 4:7-21

Denomination: Assembly Of God

Yes, Jesus Loves Me

Contributed by Stephan Brown on Mar 24, 2004

based on 48 ratings

| 8,817 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

Christmas Eve Candlelight Service

Contributed by David Dewitt on Apr 3, 2004

based on 380 ratings

| 69,711 views

This is a candle light praise service that I planned for our church.

Christmas Eve Praise Service December 24, 2003 OPEN 9 This is how God showed his love among us: He sent his one and only Son into the world that we might live through him. 10 This is love: not that we loved God, but that he loved us and sent his Son as an atoning sacrifice for our sins. 1 John ...read more

Scripture: 1 John 4:9-10, Galatians 4:4-5

Denomination: Church Of God

Remember Me As Loving You

Contributed by Ric Feeney on Dec 29, 2004

based on 4 ratings

| 3,071 views

Christ’s testimony, written in blood, is our testimony, written in love.

The Bible is a feast of great gifts from God.—a harvet of righteousness gleaned from the fields of sacrifice and surrender. Some chapters are so poignant and powerful they stand alone. When I say Creation...you think Genesis 1. When I say The Good Shepherd...you think Psalm 23. When I say ...read more

Scripture: 1 John 4:7-8

Denomination: Brethren

Embarrassed At Christmas Series

Contributed by D. Greg Ebie on Dec 30, 2004

based on 15 ratings

| 5,635 views

IT’S BEGINNING TO LOOK A LOT LIKE CHRISTMAS (Part 2) If you and I are to keep from being embarrassed at Christmas, we need to learn to give in the same way God has given to us. Selfless giving follows God’s example. God hasn’t given us anything waiting

INTRODUCTION: Have you ever been embarrassed a Christmas? Has you found yourself “red faced” and it wasn’t due to the cold? Unfortunately many of us have fallen into the commercial Christmas mentality and find ourselves overly self-conscious and uncomfortable if we receive an unexpected gift ...read more

Scripture: 1 John 4:10

Denomination: Assembly Of God

Compelled By Christ's Love

Contributed by W Pittendreigh on Jan 17, 2005

based on 7 ratings

| 3,521 views

Christ loves us deeply -- that ought to prompt a response from us to love him back.

Fred Craddock is a great preacher and a great story-teller, and one of the stories I’ve heard him tell had to do with a trip in which he and his wife went back to their native Tennessee. They drove up to a small restaurant in Gatlinburg. They were tired and hungry and still had miles to drive ...read more

Scripture: 1 John 4:7-12

Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

The Power Of The Word Series

Contributed by Dennis Cummins on Oct 18, 2006

| 3,564 views

Print Graphics of this series are available free upone request. This can be viewed on Itunes podcast or Video cast under ExperienceChurch.tv or viewed online at www.experiencechurch.tv.

Signs and Wonders – 2 The Power of the Word Review What are signs and wonders… Signs and Wonders are Demonstrations of the spirit that can’t be explained designed to bring Glory honor to God. They are: • Healings • Favor and break throughs • Manifestations of God’s Glory • Miracles - something ...read more

Scripture: 1 John 4:17

Denomination: Independent/Bible

The Compelling Love Of God

Contributed by W Pittendreigh on Oct 21, 2006

based on 7 ratings

| 15,138 views

Does God’s love make any difference in our lives and in the way we live? It should. Do we just love a little, or are we dedicated and committed to loving others as God loves us?

Fred Craddock is a great preacher and a great story-teller, and one of the stories I’ve heard him tell had to do with a trip in which he and his wife went back to their native Tennessee. They drove up to a small restaurant in Gatlinburg. They were tired and hungry and still had miles to drive ...read more

Scripture: 1 John 4:7-12

Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

Wolves In Sheep's Clothing Series

Contributed by David Owens on Mar 27, 2007

based on 6 ratings

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John gave his readers to tests to determine the Spirit of truth and the spirit of falsehood. Every generation needs to continue to test the spirits to see if they are from God.

Introduction: A. How many of you enjoy ANAGRAMS? 1. What is an anagram? It is “a word or phrase formed by reordering the letters of another word or phrase.” 2. Here are a few that I thought you might enjoy. 3. DORMITORY = Dirty Room 4. THE MORSE CODE = Here Come Dots 5. SLOT MACHINES = Cash Lost ...read more

Scripture: 1 John 4:1-6

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

For The Love Of God

Contributed by Richard Sharp on Mar 29, 2007

based on 1 rating

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We think of Feburary as the Love Month as a result of Valentines Day. This Sermon Reflects God’s Love to Us and It’s outpouring to Others.

For The Love Of God I John 4:7-12 Feb. Is LOVE month Valentines Day - What If Everyday was Valentines Day, what would the world be like Years ago, Back in the 70’s Coke had a tv commercial with a bunch of people holding candles swaying back and forth to a song whose lyrics are true today as it ...read more

Scripture: 1 John 4:7-11

Denomination: Baptist

God's Love And Ours Series

Contributed by David Owens on Apr 5, 2007

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The most important thing for us to know and experience is the love of God. Once we know his love, we can pass it on to others.

A. Now for today’s lesson from 1 John… B. How many of you have heard about the book and movie called “The Secret”? 1. Here is some of the verbiage being used to advertise “The Secret”: “The Secret is released to the world! This ground-breaking feature length movie presentation reveals The Great ...read more

Scripture: 1 John 4:7-21

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Putting It To The Test Series

Contributed by Mark Schaeufele on Apr 15, 2007

based on 6 ratings

| 5,697 views

We must put to the test what we hear to determine if it is from God.

Putting It To The Test Text: 1 Jn. 4:1-6 Introduction 1. Illustration: As the Union Pacific Railroad was being constructed, an elaborate trestle bridge was built across a large canyon in the West. Wanting to test the bridge, the builder loaded a train with enough extra cars and equipment to ...read more

Scripture: 1 John 4:1-6

Denomination: Methodist

What The World Needs Now Series

Contributed by Dr. Jerry N. Watts on Apr 18, 2007

based on 11 ratings

| 9,413 views

IN the aftermath of the VA Tech massacre, we need to respond by allowing the world a "Glimpse of the Love of God" through us, the church.

“WHAT THE WORLD NEEDS NOW” 1 John 4:7-12 The 1960’s were tumultuous at best. A lot of the cultural seeds planted in the 60’s are being harvested today. This past week we have been shocked into disbelief at the gunning down of 30+ college students who, without warning, through no fault of their ...read more

Scripture: 1 John 4:7-12, 1 John 4:7

Denomination: Baptist

Love One Another Series

Contributed by Lito Sacatropiz on Sep 17, 2007

based on 4 ratings

| 12,486 views

Love One Another

. 1 John 4:7 Dear friends, let us love one another,S 1Jn 3:11 for love comes from God. Everyone who loves has been born of God Jn 1:13 and knows God. LOVE ONE ANOTHER The book of 1 John has almost 40 times the Love. And from our text 1 John 4:7 is a part of it. Some students here at the Bible ...read more

Scripture: 1 John 4:7

Denomination: Assembly Of God

The Possibilities Of Community

Contributed by Rev. Matthew Parker on Sep 21, 2007

| 2,267 views

Friendships are the building blocks of community. God wants us to know and be known, and He’s given us the key to making friends.

Sermon for Suites by the Lake – September 22, 2007 – The Possibilities of Community [This sermon was for a Retirement Community’s Chapel Service] Thanks to W. Maynard Pittendreigh for some borrowed thoughts and some illustrations for this ...read more

Scripture: 1 John 4:16-17

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

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