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  • Carl Allen avatar

    God's Love

    Contributed by Carl Allen on Oct 4, 2006
    based on 6 ratings
     | 17,881 views

    With humanity so confused about love, who is to say what love is? The answer is God! One of the simplest and yet most profound definitions of love is found in 1 John 4: "God is love."

    READ 1 John 4:7-21 "God is love" ought to fill our hearts with warmth and hope. But we need to understand this rightly. "God is love" does not mean, that "love is God." It has accurately been said that "love does not define God, but God defines love." Love in modern society bears no resemblance ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

  • Bill Butsko avatar

    The Binding Adhesive

    Contributed by Bill Butsko on Sep 2, 2007
    based on 5 ratings
     | 8,691 views

    This sermon deals with the element of love which holds us together.

    It’s a Charles Schultz classic. Linus has just told Lucy that he plans to become a doctor. Lucy stops skipping rope to offer her usual constructive criticism: “That’s a big laugh! You could never be a doctor! You know why?” Then, as she turns to skipping rope again, she offers her acid ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian Church

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    The Opening For Fellowship Series

    Contributed by Brien Sims on Jun 17, 2008
     | 4,152 views

    The origin of love, the power of real love, the evidence of real love, the need for real love

    How often are we enticed with the idea of escaping the reality we live in each day? That’s why we have television, video games, radio, and every other form of entertainment. Some of you quilt, make food, work, scrap book, etc. all just to move out of this world with all its troubles. A little ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

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    Do We Serve God Only To Reach Heaven?

    Contributed by Michael Durst on Dec 6, 2007
    based on 4 ratings
     | 8,471 views

    This sermon challenges people to examine their motivations for being Christian. Is it just to avoid hell? Or is it a natural response to the Love of God?

    I want to talk with you today about a man named Moses. I don’t know, but you may have heard of him before, I’m not sure. Moses is a man who follows the Lord. Moses is a man who works hard, and who tries to help others follow God. I had the chance to met Moses about a year and a half ago. I ...read more

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    Denomination: Holiness

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    The Compelling Love Of God

    Contributed by W Pittendreigh on Oct 21, 2006
    based on 7 ratings
     | 15,428 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

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    Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

  • David Bubb avatar

    How To Be Like Jesus

    Contributed by David Bubb on Apr 11, 2005
    based on 29 ratings
     | 8,426 views

    This message gives us the job discription of every born again believer

    Subject: How To Be Like Jesus Scripture Reading: I John 4:10-17 There are many things that I do not think that we comprehend when we read the Bible. In verse 12 it says that no one has ever seen God, but if we love one another, then God dwells in us, and people can get a glimpse of God through ...read more

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    Denomination: Holiness

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    The Passion Of The Christ

    Contributed by Dan Brown on Nov 28, 2006
    based on 6 ratings
     | 4,245 views

    Easter Message 2006 on Christ’s Love for us

    LBC Sermon-Easter (first service)4.16.06-The message of the cross-God’s love for us brought Christ to give EVERYTHING for us, our response should be to love God and give EVERYTHING for Him Holy week or Passion week Think about all that happened in the life of X that week, especially the last 24 ...read more

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    Denomination: *other

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    No Fear In Love Series

    Contributed by T.j. Conwell on Sep 24, 2015
     | 7,763 views

    We love because God first loved us, especially when we were completely unlovable. We must remember it is God who made our relationship with Him possible, and Christians should approach Him with confidence knowing His love for us is without end.

    No Fear in Love 1 John Bible Study, Part 11 1 John 4:14-21 Introduction - A person saved by love (Christ’s love for us) must be able to show love -- We may have trouble loving perfectly, but there is a difference between: • Loving perfectly, and, • Not loving at all - ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

  • Dave McFadden avatar

    "Learning About Love" Series

    Contributed by Dave Mcfadden on Sep 6, 2016
    based on 1 rating
     | 8,936 views

    We are called to love others as God loves us.

    The writings of the Apostle John give three definitive statements about God. "God is Spirit" (John 4:24), "God is light" (1 John 1:5), and now, in this passage, "God is love" (1 John 4:8, 16). John was overwhelmed with the thought that God loved him and proved His love by sending the Lord Jesus ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    The Response Of Godly Love Series

    Contributed by Jordan Muck on Sep 9, 2016
     | 4,909 views

    Sermon Series on 1 John

    Series: 1 John Week: 18 Passage: 1 John 4:11-12 Title: The Response of Godly Love Focus: Brotherly Love LAST WEEK: The Three Truth’s About God’s Love (1) God’s Love is Existent (1 John 4:7); God’s Love is Extended (1 John 4:8); God’s Love is Expressed (1 John ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

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    Three Biblical Truths About Christ Series

    Contributed by Jordan Muck on Sep 9, 2016
     | 4,997 views

    Sermon series on 1 John

    Series: 1 John Week: 19 Passage: 1 John 4:13-16 Title: Three Biblical Truths about Christ Focus: Jesus Christ as God INTRODUCTION: John has discussed the following principles numerous times. At this point we ought to have wrapped our minds around the concepts he is addressing. Therefore today ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

  • Dave McFadden avatar

    "Learning About Love" Series

    Contributed by Dave Mcfadden on Sep 12, 2016
    based on 1 rating
     | 10,160 views

    John speaks to us about the supreme value of love in the life of the child of God.

    The writings of the Apostle John give three definitive statements about God. "God is Spirit" (John 4224), "God is light" (1 John l:5), and now, in this passage, " God is love" (1 John 4:8, 16). John was overwhelmed with the thought that God loved him and proved His love by sending the Lord Jesus ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

  • Jeffery Anselmi avatar

    Who Am I Becoming? The Issue Of Love Series

    Contributed by Jeffery Anselmi on Sep 16, 2016
     | 4,882 views

    When one gives their life to Jesus, should some things change in one's life?

    INTRODUCTION • WOODLAWN VIDEO • SLIDE #1 • When you give your life to Jesus, what should happen in your life? • Should you be the same person you have always been or should your life change, should who you are change? • When one gives their life to Jesus they are not ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

  • Derrick Tuper avatar

    What's Love Got To Do With It? Series

    Contributed by Derrick Tuper on Sep 27, 2016
    based on 2 ratings
     | 38,194 views

    Tina Turner asked this question but she downplayed the significance of love; calling it a ‘second-hand emotion’ and a ‘sweet old-fashioned notion'. But for those who understand the true essence of love it means much more. What’s love got to do with it?

    WHAT’S LOVE GOT TO DO WITH IT? Tina Turner asked this question but for a different reason than what I’ll be focusing on today. In fact, in her song, she downplays the significance of love; calling it a ‘second-hand emotion’ and a ‘sweet old-fashioned notion'. She ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

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    What's Love Got To Do With It? (Part Four) Series

    Contributed by Derrick Tuper on Oct 17, 2016
     | 7,915 views

    During this series I’ve covered what love has to do with salvation, my relationship with God, my service for God and my relationships with others. In the next few weeks I’ll focus on what love has to do with overcoming fear, unforgiveness and the world.

    WHAT’S LOVE GOT TO DO WITH IT? (part four) During this series I’ve covered what love has to do with salvation, my relationship with God, my service for God and my relationships with others. In the next few weeks I’m going to focus on what love has to do with overcoming; ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ