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  • Bill Butsko avatar

    The Binding Adhesive

    Contributed by Bill Butsko on Sep 2, 2007
    based on 5 ratings
     | 8,720 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

  • Rev. Matthew Parker avatar

    The Possibilities Of Community

    Contributed by Rev. Matthew Parker on Sep 21, 2007
     | 2,414 views

    Friendships are the building blocks of community. God wants us to know and be known, and He’s given us the key to making friends.

    Sermon for Suites by the Lake – September 22, 2007 – The Possibilities of Community [This sermon was for a Retirement Community’s Chapel Service] Thanks to W. Maynard Pittendreigh for some borrowed thoughts and some illustrations for this ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

  • Ronald Harbaugh avatar

    Agape Is The Love That Sustains Marriage

    Contributed by Ronald Harbaugh on Oct 15, 2007
    based on 1 rating
     | 6,103 views

    A Wedding Sermon

    Grace be unto you and peace, from God our Father and from our Lord, Jesus Christ. Amen. Let us pray: Dear Heavenly Father, you sent your Son among us to reveal your grace and truth for our lives, and to give his life for our redemption. Through the power of your Holy Spirit, open our hearts and ...read more

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    Denomination: Lutheran

  • Richard Sharp avatar

    For The Love Of God

    Contributed by Richard Sharp on Mar 29, 2007
    based on 1 rating
     | 12,943 views

    We think of Feburary as the Love Month as a result of Valentines Day. This Sermon Reflects God’s Love to Us and It’s outpouring to Others.

    For The Love Of God I John 4:7-12 Feb. Is LOVE month Valentines Day - What If Everyday was Valentines Day, what would the world be like Years ago, Back in the 70’s Coke had a tv commercial with a bunch of people holding candles swaying back and forth to a song whose lyrics are true today as it ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

  • David Owens avatar

    God's Love And Ours Series

    Contributed by David Owens on Apr 5, 2007
    based on 1 rating
     | 5,182 views

    The most important thing for us to know and experience is the love of God. Once we know his love, we can pass it on to others.

    A. Now for today’s lesson from 1 John… B. How many of you have heard about the book and movie called “The Secret”? 1. Here is some of the verbiage being used to advertise “The Secret”: “The Secret is released to the world! This ground-breaking feature length movie presentation reveals The Great ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

  • Dr. Jerry N. Watts avatar

    What The World Needs Now Series

    Contributed by Dr. Jerry N. Watts on Apr 18, 2007
    based on 11 ratings
     | 9,640 views

    IN the aftermath of the VA Tech massacre, we need to respond by allowing the world a "Glimpse of the Love of God" through us, the church.

    “WHAT THE WORLD NEEDS NOW” 1 John 4:7-12 The 1960’s were tumultuous at best. A lot of the cultural seeds planted in the 60’s are being harvested today. This past week we have been shocked into disbelief at the gunning down of 30+ college students who, without warning, through no fault of their ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Replacing My Religion Series

    Contributed by Dr. Jerry N. Watts on Apr 24, 2007
    based on 8 ratings
     | 4,371 views

    Religion which is man-made brings insecurity, but a Relationship with Jesus brings confidence.

    > When I was a young man, I would frequently hear, “I’m gonna lose my religion!” Normally, this was said at a time of stress and frustration. > Gallup took a poll on “Religion” in January of 2007, the results of which seems to me to be a little contradictory in nature. When asked “do you ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

  • Yuen Woh Voon avatar

    Love One Another

    Contributed by Yuen Woh Voon on Apr 30, 2007
    based on 4 ratings
     | 9,871 views

    The objective of this sermon is to provide reasons why we should love one another from 1 John 4. The sermon is introduced with a short note on the Biblical meaning of love.

    LOVE ONE ANOTHER 1 John 4:7-21 What is love? • Centered in the will. • Biblical meaning of love = Not based on emotions, feelings. • A decision or choice that one makes. • Selfless, sacrificial, giving. • For the benefit of the object being loved. Why Love One Another? 1. We Love One Another ...read more

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    Denomination: Charismatic

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    God Loves You

    Contributed by Benny Anthony on May 8, 2007
    based on 8 ratings
     | 9,905 views

    This is a Chrysalis Clergy Talk. The Scripture references are varied throughout the talk.

    In Max Lucado’s book No Wonder They Call Him Savior, he tells this story. Longing to leave her poor Brazilian neighborhood, Christina wanted to see the world. Discontent at home only on a pallet on the floor, a washbasin, and a wood burning stove, she dreamed of a better life in the city. One ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

  • Bruce Willis avatar

    When Your Walk Wanes

    Contributed by Bruce Willis on May 10, 2007
    based on 10 ratings
     | 3,937 views

    This sermon teaches what you need to believe about your “union with Christ,” “your identity in Christ” when your faith is weak; not what you need to do, but what you need to BELIEVE!

    Riding by churches you see a lot of quips and quotes on church signs. One that I see from time to time has to do with our walk with the Lord. It goes something like this, “Exercise Daily, Walk with the Lord.” That’s well and good, but what happens “When Your Walk Wanes”? What happens when you ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

  • Steven Simala Grant avatar

    How God's Love Is Made Perfect Series

    Contributed by Steven Simala Grant on May 11, 2007
    based on 14 ratings
     | 17,862 views

    God’s love is made perfect in us. And when we say “us”, we do not mean as a bunch of individuals, but rather in our relationships together.

    How God’s Love Is Made Perfect: 1 John 4:7-12 The People of God: Studies in 1 John November 13, 2005 Intro: Have you ever felt perfectly loved? Like you were free to be completely yourself, without hiding or pretending, without fear, just totally able to be yourself and to discover yourself ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

  • Rev. Matthew Parker avatar

    Love One Another

    Contributed by Rev. Matthew Parker on May 26, 2007
     | 3,498 views

    If we love one another, God lives in us and his love is made complete in us. 1 John 4:12. This sermon is about the church’s role in the "completion" of God’s love.

    Love One Another - Sermon for CATM - May 27, 2007 A selection of Scriptures: John 13:34-35 “A new commandment I give you: Love one another. As I have loved you, so you must love one another.5 By this all men will know that you are my disciples, if you love one another.” "This is the message you ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

  • Gregory Neill avatar

    God Is Love Series

    Contributed by Gregory Neill on May 31, 2007
    based on 1 rating
     | 4,859 views

    Lesson 9 in a series of expository lessons from 1 John

    God is Love I. Introduction A. What is love? 1. An unknown author answered the question in this way. a) Love is silence when your words would hurt. b) Love is patient when your neighbor is hurtful. c) Love is deafness when gossip flows. d) Love is thoughtfulness when others are woeful. e) Love is ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

  • Mark Roper avatar

    Love's Tug

    Contributed by Mark Roper on Nov 28, 2007
    based on 4 ratings
     | 2,759 views

    God’s has empowered his people with a great gift, Love.

    Love’s Tug 1 John 4:7-8, / 1 Cor 13:4-7 God’s has empowered his people with a great gift: Love. This gift affects us in several ways: 1st Love brings renewal of self 2nd It brings a closer relationship between man and God, 3rd It effects mans relationship with man. SCRIPTURE 1 John 4:7-8 ...read more

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    Denomination: Church Of God

  • Michael Durst avatar

    Do We Serve God Only To Reach Heaven?

    Contributed by Michael Durst on Dec 6, 2007
    based on 4 ratings
     | 8,494 views

    This sermon challenges people to examine their motivations for being Christian. Is it just to avoid hell? Or is it a natural response to the Love of God?

    I want to talk with you today about a man named Moses. I don’t know, but you may have heard of him before, I’m not sure. Moses is a man who follows the Lord. Moses is a man who works hard, and who tries to help others follow God. I had the chance to met Moses about a year and a half ago. I ...read more

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    Denomination: Holiness