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  • Paul Apple avatar

    The Sacrifice Of Love

    Contributed by Paul Apple on Oct 18, 2000
    based on 17 ratings
     | 7,542 views

    THE SACRIFICE OF LOVE PROVES A RELATIONSHIP WITH GOD (4:7 - 5:3) 1.

    THE SACRIFICE OF LOVE PROVES A RELATIONSHIP WITH GOD (4:7 - 5:3) 1. Two Arguments for Loving the Brethren (4:7-12) a. Based on God's Eternal Nature (:7-8) -- Love is Consistent with His Nature 1) Positively (:7) 2) Negatively (:8) b. Based on God's Historical Gift (:9-12) -- Love is Consistent ...read more

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    Denomination: Independent/Bible

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    Malice In Wonderland

    Contributed by Scott Lefebvre on Nov 16, 2000
    based on 96 ratings
     | 11,003 views

    A reminder of Jesus' words that we would be known by our love one for another.

    MALICE IN WONDERLAND I found a bizarre article in the newspaper not to long ago. It read… “Jimmy Bivins, a heavyweight title contender during the 1940s, underwent surgery after police found him wasting away in a dark, filthy attic. Bivins, 78 years old, was discovered by police who were ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

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    It All Starts With Loving Jesus

    Contributed by Charles Mallory on May 21, 2002
    based on 54 ratings
     | 6,072 views

    Learning to become a people who seek to love Jesus first and then choose to express this love found in Christ towards all things.

    LOVE IS THAT WHICH FORGIVES THE MOST AND CONDONES THE LEAST. LOVE IS ONE OF THE WELL-KNOWN HALLMARKS OF JOHN’S LETTERS. OVER AND OVER AGAIN JOHN AFFIRMS THE IMPORTANCE OF LOVE AND MAKES IT ABUNDANTLY CLEAR WHAT PROMPTS SUCH LOVE AND WHY THE LOVE IS NECESSARY. JOHN WAS INSPIRED TO WRITE THESE ...read more

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    Denomination: Free Methodist

  • Ed Wood avatar

    Love Is The Theme Series

    Contributed by Ed Wood on Jun 6, 2002
    based on 41 ratings
     | 14,477 views

    14th in First John Series

    LOVE IS THE THEME 1 John 4:7-16 INTRO: There was a great theologian who came to the USA from England and was being interviewed by a group of seminary students. The question was asked, “What is the most profound thought that ever occupied your mind.” The answer was, “Jesus loves me this I know ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Full Of Love Series

    Contributed by Brian Moon on Jun 26, 2002
    based on 14 ratings
     | 5,488 views

    Part two of a series done on 1st John

    “Dear John,” part 2 (Full of Love) by Brian A. Moon Story – I love the game of Golf. To me there is nothing better than going out to the links on a warm summer afternoon. I love the anticipation as you drive up to the clubhouse and drop off your clubs. I love the smell of the grass and the fresh ...read more

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    Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

  • MELVIN NEWLAND avatar

    The Love Of God

    Contributed by Melvin Newland on Jun 28, 2002
    based on 429 ratings
     | 82,821 views

    In this passage, the simplest & yet most profound statement of all is "God is love." That sounds beautiful, but what does it mean? We use the word "love" a lot, & I’m afraid that our use of it can be rather confusing.

    MELVIN M. NEWLAND, MINISTER RIDGE CHAPEL, KANSAS, OK (REVISED - 2022) TEXT: 1 John 4:7=10, 1 Corinthians 13 Some of the greatest words about love in Scripture are found in 1 John 4:7-10. Listen as I read them to you. “Dear friends, let us love one another, for love comes from God. . . . ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

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    Amanda: Loving Because She Was Loved

    Contributed by Joseph Smith on Jan 18, 2002
    based on 94 ratings
     | 8,938 views

    Funeral sermon for Mrs. Amanda Foye Jackson, who had suffered through two massive strokes and the loss of her son.

    In Biblical times, a person’s name revealed something about who he was or what she was intended to be. In the creation story, there is Adam, meaning earth, and Eve, meaning mother. Their names told you who they were and what they were intended to be. Abraham, father of nations; Isaac, laughter; ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

  • Ken Smith avatar

    God Is Love

    Contributed by Ken Smith on Jan 19, 2002
    based on 87 ratings
     | 12,505 views

    To say that God is love does not mean that love is God.

    God is Love 1 John 4:8 Whoever does not love does not know God, because God is love. God is not sometimes loving and sometimes unloving, today loving some people and hating others, and tomorrow hate those who were previously loved. In everything God does, always, in dealing with all people, God ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Funeral Service For Judy ____________

    Contributed by Wayne Major on Jan 23, 2002
    based on 177 ratings
     | 17,542 views

    I was asked to share my feelings about suicide by the husband, who had been hurt many years earlier by some inappropriate comments by a pastor upon the suicide death of his friend.

    “My little children, let us not love in word or in tongue, but in deed and in truth. And by this we know that we are of the truth, and shall assure our hearts before Him. For if our hearts condemns us, God is greater than our heart, and knows all things. Beloved, if our heart does not ...read more

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    Denomination: Methodist

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    God Is Love.

    Contributed by Robert Warren on Feb 9, 2002
    based on 34 ratings
     | 9,292 views

    Preached before Valentine’s Day, shows that true love comes from God, since God is love.

    “God is Love” (A message on true love for Valentine’s Day) 1 John 4:7-12, John 15:9-13 Robert Warren February 10th, 2002 1 John 4:7-12 Dear friends, let us love one another, for love comes from God. Everyone who loves has been born of God and knows God. Whoever does not love does not know God, ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

  • Bruce Howell avatar

    "Wake The Town And Tell The People

    Contributed by Bruce Howell on Feb 27, 2002
    based on 110 ratings
     | 5,138 views

    The love of God impels us to share it with everyone, everywhere.

    Wake the Town and Tell the People I 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. 8 Whoever does not love does not know God, because God is love. 9 This is how God showed his love among us: He sent his one and ...read more

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    Denomination: Wesleyan

  • Charles Salmon avatar

    A Simple Answer To Some Comples Questions Series

    Contributed by Charles Salmon on Sep 7, 2003
    based on 21 ratings
     | 3,014 views

    "God is love" explains why God created us, why He puts up with our rebellion, why He continues to meet our needs, why He offers salvation from sin, and why He wants to save us eternally.

    A Simple Answer to Some Complex Questions I John 4:7-21 INTRO.: There are many questions we face in this life. Some questions are downright dumb. Give examples. Little children start life asking questions. One of their favorite questions is "Why?" The questions we will discuss this morning are ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

  • Shawn Drake avatar

    Walking In Correctness (Concerning God The Father) Series

    Contributed by Shawn Drake on Sep 23, 2003
    based on 16 ratings
     | 2,994 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

  • Ed Vasicek avatar

    The Love Of God Series

    Contributed by Ed Vasicek on Sep 26, 2003
    based on 54 ratings
     | 13,090 views

    If there are two of God’s attributes that the Scriptures emphasize more than the other, they are the Holiness of God and the Love of God. God’s Love Runs Deep, Beyond our Full Grasp.

    The Love of God 1. In the Spring of 1924, Jack Sundine was a four-year-old kid, standing in a line with his father inside the White House, waiting to meet President Calvin Coolidge. As they neared him, Jack noticed that he said something to each visitor as they shook hands. Soon, the thrilling ...read more

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    Denomination: Independent/Bible

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    Forgive Me

    Contributed by Antonio Torrence on May 18, 2003
    based on 44 ratings
     | 9,644 views

    This sermon is about forgiving our enemies so that we can truly experience love.

    "Forgive Me!" by Rev. A. LaMar Torrence, Pastor of the Cross of Life Lutheran Church Luke 6:27-38, John 15:12, 1 John 4:7-21 Once again I find the words of Maya Angelou appropriately for my initial response to today’s divine edict of loving our enemies. In her poem, “Lord in my heart”, she ...read more

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    Denomination: Lutheran