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  • Jordan Muck avatar

    Three Truths About God’s Love That Move Us To Love Others Series

    Contributed by Jordan Muck on Sep 9, 2016
     | 10,441 views

    Sermon series on 1 John

    Series: 1 John Week: 21 Passage: 1 John 4:19-21 Title: Three Truths about God’s Love that Move us to Love Others Focus: Loving Others INTRODUCTION: Take a moment and think about what you do in the week. Now think about why you do those things. What is the reason in which you are doing the ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

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    "Growing In The Life Of Love" Series

    Contributed by Dave Mcfadden on Sep 12, 2016
     | 12,491 views

    Spiritual maturity is tied directly to my learning to rely on God's love and relay God's love to others.

    Could we with ink the ocean fill And were the skies of parchment made; Were every stalk on earth a quill And every man a scribe by trade; To write the love of God above Would drain the ocean dry; Nor could the scroll contain the whole Though stretched from sky to sky. Truly the length and depth ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    "love Drives Out Fear"

    Contributed by Ken Sauer on Nov 1, 2023
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     | 1,994 views

    A sermon about accepting the love God has for us--really accepting it.

    “Love Drives out Fear” 1 John 4:7-21 This passage of Scripture contains so much, so many nuggets that you could probably have an entire sermon series based on these 14 verses. There is one thing, however, that has always stuck out to me about this passage. It’s something that has always ...read more

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    Denomination: United Methodist

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    Thunder And Love Part 2 Series

    Contributed by Michael Mccartney on May 22, 2025
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    Today we are going to focus – maybe refocus on Love – John was called the apostle of Love and He knew love and truth had to be linked together to be able to live in a world which distorted both love and truth!

    Thunder and Love part 2 – John the Apostle of love! Scripture: 1 John 4:7-21: 7 Dear friends, let us love one another, for love comes from God. Everyone who loves has been born of God and knows God. Love – biblical love comes from God Those who love are born of God and they personally know God. ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

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    The Transformative Power Of Divine Love SermonCentral

    Contributed by SermonCentral on Sep 10, 2023
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     | 1,724 views

    Love inspires us. Inspiration is simply being touched by the Spirit. And God has touched us by His Spirit because of love.

    Love is a powerful force that can inspire and transform us. It has the ability to touch our hearts and change our lives. In this sermon, we will explore how love inspires, transforms, and empowers us to live a life that reflects God's love. Love has the ability to inspire us and ignite a passion ...read more

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    Love No Matter What Youth Sermon

    Contributed by Youth Sermons on Apr 26, 2024
    based on 4 ratings
     | 2,189 views

    Main Idea: We can love others no matter what because we have an endless source of love within us, the Holy Spirit. God is love. Love is always the right response. And we will be a church who loves others no matter what.

    John, one of Jesus' best buds, tells us that God is love. It's not just something He does, it's who He is. Everything God does is because He loves us. And guess what? He loves us no matter what, and He loves everyone else too. God is love. It's not just something He does, it's who He is. John wants ...read more

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    Where Does Love Come From?

    Contributed by Chris Swanson on Jan 21, 2023
     | 1,118 views

    If we center ourselves on God, abiding in His giving love, there could be no avenue for the works of the flesh to enter into our lives.

    For this passage of Scripture, we need to understand the four types of love. There is the Agape – unconditional love (Godly), the Philia – beneficial love (brotherly), the Storge – family love, and the Eros – romantic love. In verses 7-8: Everybody accepts that love is significant, yet we ...read more

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    Denomination: Independent/Bible

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    1 John 4:13-21 Series

    Contributed by Zak Saenz on Apr 26, 2025
     | 155 views

    1 John 4:13-21

    1 John 4:13-21 13 By this (love) we know that we abide in him and he in us, because he has given us of his Spirit. Love is one of the indications that the Holy Spirit is in us, and we know that love is the greatest of all things, and that all we do as a Christian is encompassed in love and ...read more

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    Denomination: Bible Church

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    John Son Of Thunder 2 Series

    Contributed by Michael Mccartney on May 4, 2025
     | 81 views

    The Sons of Thunder teach us the importance following Jesus. They demonstrate what it means to be a bold witness for Jesus.

    Sermon: John Sons of Thunder 2 by Pastor Michael McCartney Summary of sermon: This sermon titled "Sons of Thunder" emphasizes the significance of following Jesus, showcasing the transformation of the disciples James and John from being known as the "Sons of Thunder" to embodying ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

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    The Mandate To Love PRO Sermon

    Contributed by Sermon Research Assistant on Jan 15, 2024
    based on 3 ratings
     | 619 views

    This sermon explores the necessity of manifesting love, mutual respect, and actively working towards unity and equality to truly embody Christian faith.

    Good morning, it is a joy to see each and every one of your faces this morning. With hearts open and minds ready to receive, we gather in this sacred space to lean into the wisdom and love of our Heavenly Father. Today, we are going to turn our hearts towards the profound wisdom found in the first ...read more

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    Perfect Love Casts Out Fear PRO Sermon

    Contributed by Sermon Research Assistant on Jan 16, 2024
    based on 3 ratings
     | 3,607 views

    Emphasizes understanding the depth and cost of God's love, and how it should shape our daily lives and relationships with others.

    Good morning, dear brothers and sisters. It's a joy to gather together in the house of the Lord, united in spirit and truth. We are here to reflect upon the Word of God, to find comfort, guidance, and wisdom. We are here to be reminded of the depth of God's love, a love that is perfect, present, ...read more

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    Love Is Important PRO Sermon

    Contributed by Sermon Research Assistant on Feb 29, 2024
    based on 3 ratings
     | 703 views

    This sermon emphasizes the profound love of God, our relationship with Him, and the call to express this love to others as evidence of His presence.

    Good morning, beloved, it is a joy to gather with you once again in the house of our Lord. We have been called together, not by chance or circumstance, but by the divine love of God, a love so profound and so encompassing that it calls us from the corners of our lives into a shared space of worship ...read more

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    Christ The Vine PRO Sermon

    Contributed by Sermon Research Assistant on Mar 18, 2024
    based on 3 ratings
     | 1,085 views

    This sermon encourages us to abide in Christ, the divine vine, to establish a baptismal bond with Him, and bear the fruit of love for God's glory.

    Good morning, beloved family of God. It's a joy to be standing here, sharing the word of God with you. We are gathered here today, not by chance, not by coincidence, but by divine appointment. We are here to share the bread of life, to drink from the well of salvation, to be nourished and refreshed ...read more

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