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  • Kevin Ruffcorn avatar

    A Generous Heart Series

    Contributed by Kevin Ruffcorn on Mar 18, 2009
    based on 1 rating
     | 6,109 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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    Real Love

    Contributed by Gene Gregory on Feb 17, 2009
    based on 14 ratings
     | 33,982 views

    Message on love, suitable for Valentine’s Day.

    REAL LOVE “What is love, as defined by the online world? Resisting a YouTube video of the 1993 hit song, the first click plunges you into a world of pink carnation- tainted tackiness. The website’s designer no doubt spends all afternoon baking cookies, sending chain emails and sighing at the ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Fear Factor

    Contributed by Johnny Carver on Feb 26, 2009
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     | 6,104 views

    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
    based on 3 ratings
     | 4,779 views

    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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    You Can't Give What You Don't Have Series

    Contributed by K. Edward Skidmore on Nov 24, 2008
    based on 5 ratings
     | 19,128 views

    this is the second sermon in a series of 6 messages in the "Fireproofing your marriage" series. It is related to the move "Fireproof" which came out in September, ’08. This message deals with God as the source of love.

    You Can’t Give What You Don’t Have… I John 4: 7-19 CHCC: September 14, 2008 INTRODUCTION: “All you need is love…” Do you know that old Beatles song? It’s easy … sing it with me …All you need is love… oo ooo oo oo ooo All you need is love… oo ooo oo oo ooo All you need is love… love Love ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

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    A God Who Gives

    Contributed by Christian Cheong on Dec 26, 2007
    based on 1 rating
     | 3,451 views

    God loves and He gave. When He gave, He gave sacrificially and willingly. We are to love those whom God loves. Let us learn to give sacrificially and willingly.

    God is a giver. • “For God so loved the world that He gives His only Son Jesus…” GOD LOVES AND HE GAVE God gives because He first loves. It is out of love for you that He gives. • We can’t see love, but when God gives, we see it. • You are loved, whether you know it or not. You are important to ...read more

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    Denomination: Independent/Bible

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    Love One Another

    Contributed by Christopher Nerreau on Dec 27, 2007
    based on 7 ratings
     | 8,499 views

    Today we will look at: 1. Johns Call To Love One Another 2. Jesus Example of Love For One Another 3. God’s Promises to those who Love One Another

    Sermon Title: Love One Another Sermon Date: 12/27/2007 By: Dcn. Chris Nerreau INTRODUCTION What is the key ingredient to a healthy, strong, vibrant church? Is it theology? Is it prayer? Is it good teaching and preaching or the sacraments? Again, what is the backbone if you will of a healthy ...read more

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    Denomination: Orthodox

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    What More Can God Do?

    Contributed by Ken Pell on Apr 6, 2008
    based on 7 ratings
     | 12,534 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

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    Love: The Test

    Contributed by Jimmy Dillon on Apr 9, 2008
    based on 4 ratings
     | 2,595 views

    This sermon talks about the real proof of genuine Christianity

    LOVE: THE TEST 1 John 4:7-8 - Question: What is the mark of a Christian? What is the test that stands true in showing us that someone is a Christian? - Is it church attendance? Wearing witness wear? Bumper stickers? Toting a 95 pound bible? - What is the test that shows the world that we ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Love Perfected

    Contributed by Billy Noel on Jan 25, 2009
    based on 1 rating
     | 2,647 views

    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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    La Medida Del Amor Series

    Contributed by Wilbur Madera Rivas on Jan 31, 2009
    based on 4 ratings
     | 5,388 views

    Sólo en Dios conocemos el amor verdadero

    La medida del amor Intro: Un día nos dimos cuenta que mi hijo Josué probablemente necesitaría zapatos ortopédicos. Así que necesitábamos ir a ver a un especialista. Le pregunté a mi hermano Rubén, a quién de sus colegas me recomendaba. Y me sugirió a un ortopedista, conocido suyo. Para esas ...read more

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    Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

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    Christ's Love In Action

    Contributed by Ray Ellis on Feb 2, 2009
    based on 9 ratings
     | 26,315 views

    I John 3:18, “Let us love not with words or tongue, but with action and in truth.”

    Christ’s Love In Action I John 4:7-12 Welcome Willow Vale Church, thanks for coming today. On the back flap of your worship program you’ll see the outline for today’s message. With Valentine’s Day coming up in a couple of weeks I want to focus on the theme of love for the next two Sundays. ...read more

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    Denomination: Free Methodist

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    Love Is All You Need

    Contributed by Charles Whitmire on Feb 8, 2009
    based on 1 rating
     | 6,264 views

    This a Valentine’s Day Message focusing on John’s call for us to Love One Another

    ***Intro - play first part of Beatles song, “All You Need Is Love” found on youtube*** In 1967, John Lennon and Paul Mcartney, were asked to write and perform a song for a live broadcast that would go out all across the world. The song they wrote and chose was All You Need Is Love. It was an ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Valentines 2009 An Enduring Love.

    Contributed by Aubrey Vaughan on Feb 9, 2009
    based on 20 ratings
     | 10,270 views

    This sermon encourages and guides married couples and those thinking of marriage into keeping their love for one another enduring a lifetime.

    VALENTINES 2009 AN ENDURING LOVE. 1JHN 4:7-12 JOHN BLANCHARD STOOD UP FROM THE BENCH, WHERE HE WAS SITTING, STRAIGHTENED HIS ARMY UNIFORM, AND STUDIED THE CROWD OF PEOPLE MAKING THEIR WAY THROUGH GRAND CENTRAL STATION. HE LOOKED FOR THE GIRL WHOSE HEART HE KNEW, BUT WHOSE FACE HE DIDN’T, THE ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Pancakes And Peanut Butter

    Contributed by Ryan Akers on Dec 23, 2008
    based on 3 ratings
     | 4,933 views

    This is a very personal funeral message written for my grandmother, but could be adapted for anyone.

    Grandma Geri’s Message Pancakes and Peanut Butter December 17, 2008 I have had the honor of performing many funerals. Whether I know the person who has passed away or not it is always difficult to watch a family mourn. It’s always difficult to see them in pain, wishing they could have their loved ...read more

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    Denomination: Wesleyan