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  • Michael Bolin avatar

    What Is Your Motivation With Jesus?

    Contributed by Michael Bolin on Dec 27, 2010
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    Discerning your reasoning for being a Christian.

    What is your motivation with Jesus? Have you ever noticed some things in the world look the same? Have you watched the winter Olympics? On the downhill slope ski slope all participants look exactly the same. They will each ware a white helmet, blue uniform and a white vest that said Vancouver. ...read more

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    Denomination: United Methodist

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    Love One Another

    Contributed by Michael Bolin on Dec 28, 2010
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    Valentine sermon. Call to love the unlovable.

    Happy Valentine’s Day to everyone! It is the day of love. The history of Valentine's Day — and its patron saint — is shrouded in mystery. But we do know that February has long been a month of romance. One legend contends that Valentine was a priest who served during the third ...read more

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    Denomination: United Methodist

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    A Life Of Love - #2 Series

    Contributed by Dr. Jerry N. Watts on Apr 11, 2010
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    In order to make a difference we must by different by loving differently.

    Believers who are “M.A.D.” “A Life of Love” 1 John 4:7-21 * This week I read a wonderful story about Coach Tom Landry that illustrates the level of his Christian love and acceptance of others. Years ago, the late Ohio State coach, Woody Hayes, was fired for striking an opposing player on the ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

  • Howard Strickland avatar

    The Mark Of Growth

    Contributed by Howard Strickland on Apr 14, 2010
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    A healthy body begins as each joint is healthy. The body of Christ has to become mature in Christ through love.

    The Mark of Growth I John 4:17-20-21 As we go into our new building there will be new faces, some who will visit just to check us out, and maybe some right now, just waiting to join us when we get into our new building. What will be our attitude? Will they stay when they really ...read more

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    Denomination: Pentecostal

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    Source Of Love

    Contributed by Bill Butsko on Apr 30, 2010
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    True love comes from Almighty God.

    Text: “Love has been perfected among us…” (v. 17) How long has love been around? How would you answer that question? We have all experienced love in some form. Our families love us. As babies, we had parents who loved us. As we grew older we “fell in love” with a particular person. Love has ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian Church

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    Fear, Love, Liberty

    Contributed by Joseph Smith on May 4, 2010
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    Independence Day 1986: Fear leads to oppression, and vice versa. We overcome our fears by discovering the love that empowers us in the sacrificial death of Christ.

    I've noticed that what older people fear is very much like what small children fear. Older people fear going out alone into the darkness; they are afraid they cannot find their way, they are afraid they may have some kind of difficulty and will be vulnerable to people with evil intentions. ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Real Love That Lasts

    Contributed by Greg Nance on May 6, 2010
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    John's words inspire us to embrace and practice God's love. This is how we know we are His!

    1 John 4:7-21 7 Beloved, let us love one another (in deed and truth), for love (in deed and truth) is from God; and everyone who loves (in deed and truth) is born of God and knows God. 8The one who does not love (in deed and truth) does not know God, for God is love (in deed and truth). 9By this ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

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    Love Your Neighbor Series

    Contributed by Tyler Edwards on May 12, 2010
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    Something is missing from the church today, and people are starting to notice. Too often the church fails to offer what it advertises: life.

    2. The Greatest Commandment February 21, 2010 Love your Neighbor I find it amusing when people talk about the loving feeling they have for each other. We often think of love as this warm blanket on a cool winter night. Love is like snuggling up to a fire it just fills you with nice toasty ...read more

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    Denomination: *other

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    Fear Factor

    Contributed by Johnny Carver on Feb 26, 2009
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    Taking a frank look at the reality of fear and the crippling effect. A workable recipe that if applied will bring success.

    Scripture: 1 John 4:1 – ‘18’ – 21 Title: “Fear Factor” Introduction: “Reality Shows” have become an overwhelming success, mainly because so many people can identify with the theme of the programs! • The oldest and strongest emotion of mankind is FEAR! • It appears that everybody is afraid of ...read more

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    Denomination: Pentecostal

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    God Is Love

    Contributed by William Lock on Mar 4, 2009
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    Nothing is more challenging than imitating the love of God

    GOD IS LOVE JOHN 4:7-21 WHAT IS LOVE? LOVE IS NOT EASY THE MOUSE TRAP LIONS WHO ACT LIKE LIONS WHAT IS LOVE? LOVE IS IMPORTANT! James 2:8 "If you really keep the royal law found in Scripture, ‘Love your neighbor as yourself,’ you are doing right." 1 John 3:11 "This is the message you heard ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

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    A Generous Heart Series

    Contributed by Kevin Ruffcorn on Mar 18, 2009
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     | 5,823 views

    Our love is expressed in generosity. Our generosity ensures that we will more marvelously reflect the God who created us.

    1 John 4:13-21 “A Generous Heart” INTRODUCTION Living a life without limits, and being transformed into that life is all based on love. Without love there is only a shadow of life and certainly no great actions of faith or courage. Unfortunately, love is not as common as we assume it is. It ...read more

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    Denomination: Lutheran

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    Love Perfected

    Contributed by Billy Noel on Jan 25, 2009
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    Jesus Christ is the expression of God’s supreme love, that love received and shared is love made complete or perfect

    I John 4:7-21 This is a continuation of a theme The theme is not love but walking in the light as He is in the light This theme is begun in ch. 1 ch. 1:5 This is the message we have heard from him and declare to you: God is light; in him there is no darkness at all. 6 If we claim to have ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian Church

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    Burn Series

    Contributed by Todd Pugh on Jan 14, 2008
     | 3,143 views

    Knowing Jesus is an all consuming, burning passion.

    Burn Series: Turn on the Light!!! Christmas Sunday / December 23rd 2007 Intro: Merry Christmas!!! What are you getting for Christmas!? Wow. That’s what this is all about isn’t? Christmas is actually about a gift. On the last day of school before Christmas break, children were bringing ...read more

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    Denomination: Pentecostal

  • Darren Rogers avatar

    God Is Love

    Contributed by Darren Rogers on Jan 31, 2008
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     | 12,328 views

    Do we fully understand what the word "Love" really means?

    God is Love – 27th May 2007 pm 1 John 4:7-21 Love is a very popular idea in today’s world, it’s on everyone’s lips. Songs are sung, books are written, and films are made all about love. But, we often forget that love is a truly Christian idea. It is seen in its fullness only in Christ. Love ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Love In Focus (Love In Various Relationships) Series

    Contributed by Ed Vasicek on Feb 11, 2008
     | 3,985 views

    Like my glasses, Love focuses in different ways, varying in both intensity and style.

    Love In Focus (topical) NOTE: When preached, I only got through half of this in 30 minutes, so I am doing part two (with some expansions) this week. 1. Affectionate Writing Can Reduce Cholesterol According to new research, writing down affectionate thoughts about close friends and family can ...read more

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    Denomination: Independent/Bible