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  • Jim Drake avatar

    It All Comes Back To Jesus Series

    Contributed by Jim Drake on Jul 6, 2009
    based on 5 ratings
     | 7,649 views

    This year, the key verse for our Vacation Bible School is 1 John 4:9 and the overall theme is “It All Comes Back to Jesus.” As we look at that text in its context this morning, we see that Jesus is love’s requirement, Jesus is love’s reason, and Jesus is

    http://brushforkbanner.blogspot.com/ Well, here we are—ready to kick off another year of VBS. I don’t know how many children the Lord will bring us this year. I don’t know what their circumstances or backgrounds are going to be. I don’t know how conversations will go between the workers and the ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

  • Bill Butsko avatar

    The Binding Adhesive

    Contributed by Bill Butsko on Sep 2, 2007
    based on 5 ratings
     | 8,697 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

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    What The World Needs Now Series

    Contributed by Dr. Jerry N. Watts on Apr 18, 2007
    based on 11 ratings
     | 9,619 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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    Becoming Fearless & Risky Series

    Contributed by Scott Brewer on Aug 19, 2007
    based on 1 rating
     | 4,636 views

    Taking relational risks to love others well results in our having confidence in facing the day of judgment.

    An Incarnational, Missional People “Becoming Fearless & Risky” 1 John 4:7-21 Patrick Henry Hughes is 18 years old. He was born without eyes and without the ability to straighten his arms and legs and consequently cannot walk. Despite these circumstances Patrick has overcome these limitations and ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Abounding Love Of God

    Contributed by Greg Cooper on Aug 23, 2007
    based on 9 ratings
     | 13,168 views

    The depth of God’s love is amazing.

    Title: Abounding Love of God Text: I John 4:8-10 Intro: A man saw a sign in a flower shop that read, “Say it with flowers.” The man went in and told the clerk to give him one red rose. The clerk looking puzzled at the request had to ask the man “why just one rose?” To which the man replied, “I am a ...read more

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    Denomination: Pentecostal

  • Preston Brown avatar

    Easter Preach-Off

    Contributed by Preston Brown on Mar 20, 2008
    based on 8 ratings
     | 6,013 views

    A story that telss the big story. A very unusual type sermon but one that my congregation responded to very well

    Easter Preach-Off The message that I will preach today is likely one of the most unusual you will ever hear me preach. I generally am the kind of preacher that uses a title and an outline and I usually try to stay somewhere near a homiletical style of preaching. You know 3 or 4 points and poem, ...read more

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    Denomination: Holiness

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    Are We Growing In Our Love For Others? Series

    Contributed by Danny Nance on Mar 21, 2008
     | 3,709 views

    One of a series on Christian growth, this sermon focuses on our need to grow in love.

    Are We Growing in Our Love for Others? — 1 John 4:7-12 I. Am I willing to enter into the lives of others? A. Without hesitation, the Son came into the world --- leaving heaven behind. 1. He came bringing the gift of life. 2. He came bringing hope. 3. He came because of love. B. People ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Being Smart Spiritually Series

    Contributed by Brian Atwood on Mar 22, 2008
    based on 14 ratings
     | 9,482 views

    Tests of authenticity that prove the validity of Christianity and the failure of other forms of spirituality.

    A Muslim heard the good news about Jesus and decided to become a Christian. His Islamic friends asked him, “Why on earth have you done such a thing? What could possibly cause you to leave the religion you grew up with, the faith of your fathers, and turn to following Jesus?” “Well,” he replied, ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    What Is Love

    Contributed by Randy Conrad on Mar 25, 2008
    based on 4 ratings
     | 4,786 views

    Where do we as Christians find our definition and understanding of love?

    The husband had just finished reading the book, "MAN OF THE HOUSE". He stormed into the kitchen and walked directly up to his wife. Pointing a finger in her face he said: "From now on, I want you to know that I am the man of this house and my word is law! I want you to prepare me a gourmet meal ...read more

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    Denomination: Holiness

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    God Is Love Series

    Contributed by Mark Nichols on Mar 2, 2011
     | 6,337 views

    This is the sermon #11 in the series Letters From John. In 1st John 4, John describes the love of God. God’s love is PERSONAL, PROVEN, PERFECTING, SAVING.

    TEXT: 1st John 4:1-21 TITLE: God IS love! SERIES: Letters from John TOPIC: God is LOVE OCCASION: Burnside Christian Church February 25, 2011 PROP.: In 1st John 3, he describes the kind of love WE are to have. And it is to stem from the kind of love GOD has. Because God is love. And ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

  • Tim Smith avatar

    Love Series

    Contributed by Tim Smith on Mar 17, 2011
     | 8,544 views

    With humanity so confused about love, who is to say what love is?

The answer is God! 
It has accurately been said that "love does not define God, but God defines love." So it is important that we dig a little deeper into this passage to

    God Is Love

 1 John 4:7-21 For many, the Christmas season is a period of dread. The days are getting shorter, decorations need to be hung, parties attended or prepared for, homes cleaned, shopping to be done and presents to be wrapped. All this under the countdown of the clock which ...read more

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    Denomination: Methodist

  • Major Gerardo Balmori avatar

    God Is Love

    Contributed by Major Gerardo Balmori on Apr 2, 2011
    based on 14 ratings
     | 11,805 views

    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 origin

    Mayor Gerardo Balmori The Salvation Army 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: Salvation Army

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    Love One Another

    Contributed by Michael Bolin on Dec 28, 2010
    based on 1 rating
     | 6,766 views

    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

  • Thomas Bowen avatar

    The Trouble With Christianity - Exclusivity Series

    Contributed by Thomas Bowen on Feb 11, 2011
    based on 1 rating
     | 5,928 views

    The world believes that Christan is exclusive and divides people.

    The trouble with Christianity - Exclusivity Over the next couple weeks we are going to examine some of the things that people see as being problems with Christianity. We are at a time when Christianity in general – all denominations wither old school and traditional or modern thinking ...read more

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    Denomination: Congregational

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    What Is Love

    Contributed by Stephen Sheane on Feb 15, 2011
    based on 14 ratings
     | 35,872 views

    This message looks at the biblical Standard, Test, Example and Application of AGAPE love.

    WHAT IS LOVE? George Matheson was only fifteen when he was told that he was losing what little eyesight he had. Instead of giving up, Matheson immediately continued with his plans to enroll in the University of Glasgow, and his determination lead to his graduation at age nineteen. But as he ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian Missionary Alliance