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  • David Ward avatar

    Agapomen Allelus Series

    Contributed by David Ward on Jul 27, 2003
    based on 211 ratings
     | 37,014 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

  • Shawn Drake avatar

    Walking In Correctness (Concerning God The Father) Series

    Contributed by Shawn Drake on Sep 23, 2003
    based on 16 ratings
     | 2,996 views

    This is the 8th study in the study "Light In The Darkness".

    WALKING IN CORRECTNESS CONCERNING GOD THE FATHER) 1 John 4:7-21 In our last study we identified many things concerning the Holy Spirit and gave some proofs of why we worship the one true God. In this study we are going to be reminded of some very simple but important truths concerning ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    What Is Love, Really?

    Contributed by David Mcgowin on Feb 9, 2006
    based on 24 ratings
     | 5,546 views

    You may recall the story of the Velveteen Rabbit...

    What is Love, Really? 1 John 4:7-12 11/13/05 You may recall the story of the Velveteen Rabbit who wanted to know what it meant to be real. He was a new toy and wasn’t like many of the other toys in the nursery of the house. He was looked at as different because he was shiny and new and all the ...read more

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    Denomination: Methodist

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    Going For The Gold

    Contributed by Brad Rigney on Feb 13, 2006
    based on 7 ratings
     | 2,526 views

    This sermon compares the need for Motivation in order for Olympic athletes to win the Gold to our need for God’s Love to be our Motivation n Going for the Gold in Life.

    Going for the Gold in Life 1John 4:7-21 Intro.: A. This weekend the Winter Olympics started. Some of the events include Figure Skating, Bobsleding, the Luge, Downhill Skiing, Speed skating, Cross Country skiing, snowboarding, etc. One of the elements of the Olympics is hearing the stories of ...read more

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    Denomination: Adventist

  • Neal Gracey avatar

    Love Series

    Contributed by Neal Gracey on Feb 18, 2006
    based on 65 ratings
     | 37,964 views

    What is a Christian? A mind through which Christ Thinks. A voice through which Christ Speaks. A Hand through which Christ Helps. A Heart through which Christ Loves

    Beloved, let us Love one another… I John 4:7-21 Five days ago we celebrated a holiday of sorts called Valentines Day. Valentines Day is a day that is set apart to show and share Love. In light of Valentines Day and to keep this message as light as possible, I’ll speak this morning on the subject ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Living The Virtuous Life: Love Series

    Contributed by Philip Barner on Feb 22, 2006
    based on 21 ratings
     | 15,515 views

    The first in a series on the 7 Cardinal Virtues.

    Living the Virtuous Life: Love (I John 4:7-21) By Rev. Phil Barner Many have heard that there are 7 deadly sins (pride, anger, envy, lust, sloth, gluttony, covetousness). Early in the life of the church they had to address the common Greek attitude toward sin. The general consensus was that sins ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

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    What Is Love

    Contributed by Juan Lane on Mar 13, 2006
    based on 14 ratings
     | 6,421 views

    Describe your deepest feelings of love

    What Is Love Scripture Reference I John 4:7-12 (KJV) I John 4:7 Beloved, let us love one another: for love is of God; and every one that loveth is born of God, and knoweth God. 8 He that loveth not knoweth not God; for God is love. 9 In this was manifested the love of God toward us, ...read more

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    Denomination: Pentecostal

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    Deep Pools Of Prayer Series

    Contributed by Mark Eberly on Mar 17, 2008
     | 3,080 views

    The fourth tradition of the church is the contemplative tradition or the prayer-filled life. Here we explore what this means and how we can integrate this tradition into our lives.

    Streams of Living Water Deep Pools of Prayer Ecclesiastes 5:1-7; 1 John 4:16-21 October 31, 2004 Mark Eberly Our fourth stream or tradition in the flow of the Holy Spirit’s river is the prayer-filled life or the contemplative tradition. It is out of this tradition that all the other traditions have ...read more

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    Denomination: Church Of God

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    Are We Growing In Our Love For Others? Series

    Contributed by Danny Nance on Mar 21, 2008
     | 3,695 views

    One of a series on Christian growth, this sermon focuses on our need to grow in love.

    Are We Growing in Our Love for Others? — 1 John 4:7-12 I. Am I willing to enter into the lives of others? A. Without hesitation, the Son came into the world --- leaving heaven behind. 1. He came bringing the gift of life. 2. He came bringing hope. 3. He came because of love. B. People ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Being Smart Spiritually Series

    Contributed by Brian Atwood on Mar 22, 2008
    based on 14 ratings
     | 9,469 views

    Tests of authenticity that prove the validity of Christianity and the failure of other forms of spirituality.

    A Muslim heard the good news about Jesus and decided to become a Christian. His Islamic friends asked him, “Why on earth have you done such a thing? What could possibly cause you to leave the religion you grew up with, the faith of your fathers, and turn to following Jesus?” “Well,” he replied, ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    The Confidence Of Love Series

    Contributed by Danny Nance on Mar 22, 2008
     | 4,036 views

    Series on 1 John: Love is the answer to our fears; a threefold look at love’s ability to conquer fear.

    The Confidence of Love 1 John 4:16-19 Textual Statement: John wrote to a group of struggling believers that they could find confidence in a love relationship with God. Sermon Idea: We do not have to live crippled by fear! Man hid from Nazis 32 yrs Interrogative: How can we possibly hope to ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

  • Randy Conrad avatar

    What Is Love

    Contributed by Randy Conrad on Mar 25, 2008
    based on 4 ratings
     | 4,764 views

    Where do we as Christians find our definition and understanding of love?

    The husband had just finished reading the book, "MAN OF THE HOUSE". He stormed into the kitchen and walked directly up to his wife. Pointing a finger in her face he said: "From now on, I want you to know that I am the man of this house and my word is law! I want you to prepare me a gourmet meal ...read more

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    Denomination: Holiness

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    By Grace I Am Lovable

    Contributed by Asiri Perera on Mar 30, 2008
    based on 4 ratings
     | 3,345 views

    God does not love like man. God loves us consistently, God loves us unconditional God loves us, because of His grace.

    By Grace I am Lovable 1 John 4: 7- 19 God’s Love and Ours 1Jn 4:7 Dear friends, let us love one another, for love comes from God. Everyone who loves has been born of God and knows God. 1Jn 4:8 Whoever does not love does not know God, because God is love. 1Jn 4:9 This is how God showed his ...read more

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    Denomination: Methodist

  • Ken Pell avatar

    What More Can God Do?

    Contributed by Ken Pell on Apr 6, 2008
    based on 7 ratings
     | 12,496 views

    God has done / is doing everything within the scope of Divine power to show us how much He loves us and how valuable we are.

    What More Can God Do? 1 John 4:7-18 Sermon Objective: God has done / is doing everything within the scope of Divine power to show us how much He loves us and how valuable we are. Supporting Scripture: 1 Corinthians 2:9-10; Exodus 15:21-26 7Dear friends, let us love one another, for love comes ...read more

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    Denomination: Nazarene

  • Bill Butsko avatar

    The Binding Adhesive

    Contributed by Bill Butsko on Sep 2, 2007
    based on 5 ratings
     | 8,689 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