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  • Robert Leroe avatar

    God Is Love Series

    Contributed by Robert Leroe on Sep 18, 2006
    based on 4 ratings
     | 3,452 views

    God’s love is complete when it is reproduced in us. God’s love generates our love. When we love, we show that we are living in the Light.

    Sermon Series on First John, “Collecting Evidence of Faith”...“God is Love” I John 4:7-21 -Pastor Bob Leroe, Cliftondale Congregational Church, Saugus, Massachusetts C.S. Lewis suggested that God’s love for us is a much safer subject to consider than our love for others. On this Sunday ...read more

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    Denomination: Congregational

  • Timothy Peck avatar

    Get Real! Series

    Contributed by Timothy Peck on Feb 1, 2001
    based on 94 ratings
     | 9,883 views

    Five reasons why loving each other is so important to God.

    Things aren’t always what they first appear to be. During my first few years as the pastor of teaching here at LBF Church I got a phone call from a guy identifying himself as a Navy Chaplain. He told me that a guy recent discharge from the Navy’s child had died under tragic circumstances while he ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

  • Dan Buis avatar

    All You Need Is….

    Contributed by Dan Buis on Feb 25, 2001
    based on 54 ratings
     | 6,070 views

    The key for successful Christian living is experiencing the love of God

    Game shows are making their comeback these days. All America is tuning in to Regis to see who will be the next millionaire. The biggest game show in my growing up years was Match Game. The contestants had to fill in the blank to a sentence missing a word. They had to guess how the celebrity ...read more

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    Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

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    Christian Love

    Contributed by Dr. Ronald Shultz on Mar 2, 2001
    based on 44 ratings
     | 8,838 views

    An exhortation to love!

    Christian Love We have written and sung about love from our earliest history. Yet, in our recent history the song said it was the only thing that there was just too little of. The Beatles said that love was all you need. Candy and card companies prosper from our trying to demonstrate and ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

  • Robert Kerr avatar

    First John Chapter Four

    Contributed by Robert Kerr on Dec 21, 2000
    based on 54 ratings
     | 6,088 views

    Bible Study

    PERFECTING LOVE - Chapt 4 I/ GUIDANCE OF THE HOLY SPIRIT Introduction: We need the power of God to win souls, to bring people into fellowship with God and the Church. In Zec 4:6 the bible says it is: "Not by might, nor by power, but by my spirit, saith the LORD of hosts." Here in the forth ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

  • Chris Appleby avatar

    God's Love And Ours Series

    Contributed by Chris Appleby on Oct 18, 2000
    based on 48 ratings
     | 10,103 views

    The wonderful thing about being made God’s children is that he gives us his Spirit to enable us to be like him, and that likeness is shown most clearly in our love for others. And so, as we love one another, God lives in us, and his love is perfected in u

    I always get edgy when I hear someone make a definitive statement about God. There are so many aspects to God that any single statement always feels a bit deficient. So, for example, when someone says God is all-powerful, I find myself waiting for them to add that he’s also all-knowing, and ...read more

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    Denomination: Anglican

  • Scott Bayles avatar

    God Is Love

    Contributed by Scott Bayles on Jun 4, 2004
    based on 248 ratings
     | 62,481 views

    According to 1 John 4, God is love because His love is personal, proven, perfecting, and preserving. Power Point is avaible, just e-mail me.

    If this sermon is helpful to you look for my latest book, “The Greatest Commands: Learning To Love Like Jesus.” Each chapter is sermon length, alliterated, and focuses on the life and love of Jesus. You can find it here: www.amazon.com/gp/product/1606471120 GOD IS LOVE Scott R. Bayles, ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian Church

  • Mark Johnson avatar

    Discipleship In Marriage

    Contributed by Mark Johnson on Jun 7, 2001
    based on 65 ratings
     | 5,519 views

    How our relationship with God can teach us about our marriage relationship

    Steven and Julianne, you know that you are disciples of or apprentices to Jesus, there is no distinction between the sacred and the secular. Every aspect of your lives comes under the influence of Jesus, and becomes part of your apprenticeship. This includes your marriage relationship. In 1 John ...read more

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    Denomination: Mennonite

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    Perfect Love Drives Out Fear

    Contributed by Charles Degner on May 5, 2003
    based on 38 ratings
     | 7,036 views

    When we comprehend God’s perfect love for us, we will live without fear and be moved to keep his commandments for all the right reasons.

    Fear of punishment is a very effective form of motivation. It’s used quite effectively in the military. Soldiers are trained to obey orders. That’s what boot camp is all about. You find out very quickly that you better listen and get it right the first time or you face the wrath of an angry ...read more

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    Denomination: Lutheran

  • Garth Wehrfritz- Hanson avatar

    5 Easter, Year B

    Contributed by Garth Wehrfritz- Hanson on May 12, 2003
    based on 17 ratings
     | 3,969 views

    Branches (people) that do not bear fruit and the love commandment.

    Sermon for 5 Easter Yr B, 18/05/2003 Based on I Jn 4:19-21; Jn 15:6 Grace Lutheran Church, Medicine Hat, Alberta By Pastor Garth Wehrfritz-Hanson “Whoever does not abide in me is thrown away like a branch and withers; such branches are gathered, thrown into the fire, and burned.” (Jn 15:6) “We ...read more

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    Denomination: Lutheran

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    Forgive Me

    Contributed by Antonio Torrence on May 18, 2003
    based on 44 ratings
     | 9,346 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

  • Dan Borchert avatar

    Reasons To Go To War

    Contributed by Dan Borchert on Aug 29, 2002
    based on 6 ratings
     | 1,617 views

    Fortantly we are on the side of God. We have confidence then to tackle anything that comes are way

    I John 4:16b-21 Reasons to Go To War Introduction A. Remembering back to 9/11 I was at the lighthouse watching CNN. I was sitting there saying that no one attacks USA B. I was so upset that anyone would try such a thing C. I knew that enemy would have a problem right then and there though. I ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian Missionary Alliance

  • Andrew Chan avatar

    The Problem Of False Prophets

    Contributed by Andrew Chan on Sep 6, 2002
    based on 40 ratings
     | 3,086 views

    with 9/11 more and more kooks and false teaching are coming up - how can we be sure who is right on

    THE PROBLEM OF FALSE PROPHETS Text: 1 John 4:1-21 Original Letter circling the Internet: The date of the attack: 9/11 - 9 + 1 + 1 = 11. September 11th is the 254th day of the year: 2 + 5 + 4 = 11 After September 11th there are 111 days left to the end of the year. 119 is the area code to ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical Free

  • Robert Galasso avatar

    Transformed From Hurt To Healing

    Contributed by Robert Galasso on Apr 1, 2002
    based on 66 ratings
     | 7,030 views

    Who are the people in my life who need to know that they are loved?

    Introduction: Have you ever considered the impact that you are making for the Kingdom of God on a daily basis? The way that we act and react makes a lasting impression on the people that we come in contact with every day. What kind of an impression are you leaving? I. The Condition of ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

  • JOEL SANTOS avatar

    The Power Of God's Love Works In Us

    Contributed by Joel Santos on Sep 30, 2004
    based on 34 ratings
     | 39,478 views

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

    Maybe you have heard about a guy who fell in love in an opera singer. Church Swindoll tells this story in his book, “Strike the Original Match.” So what is love doing in us? What difference can love make in our lives? I. The power of love inspires us (vs.13-16) -Story of losers loser, a guy had ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational