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  • Jerry Flury avatar

    Altruistic Love

    Contributed by Jerry Flury on Mar 20, 2006
    based on 25 ratings
     | 10,688 views

    Altruistic love can be identified by asking whether one agrees with statements that define altruism, such as, "I’d rather suffer myself than let the one I love suffer," and "I’m willing to sacrifice my own wishes to let the one I love achieve his or hers.

    Disclaimer: Source material for this sermon has been gleaned from many different sources. I have attempted to acknowledge these sources whenever possible. Altruistic Love 1 Corinthians 13 Introduction: A man received the following letter: Dearest Jimmy, No words could ever express the great ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Always Loved

    Contributed by Terry Cavanaugh on Mar 16, 2007
    based on 6 ratings
     | 8,312 views

    A Memorial Service for a believer

    Always Loved John 14:1-3 We have gathered today facing once again with the mystery of death. Death is the great equalizer. We all may travel different roads through our lives. Some will earn a PhD, while others will not complete their schooling. Some will travel across the world, others will ...read more

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    Denomination: Methodist

  • Scott Bradford avatar

    The Character Of Love Series

    Contributed by Scott Bradford on Mar 20, 2007
    based on 9 ratings
     | 17,068 views

    This sermon is the 1st in a series on the fruits of the Spirit, or rather, the character of a Christian: Love!

    Remember "The Dating Game"? Where contestants asked eligble bachelors or bachelorettes questions to determine which one they would want to go on a date with. What if we did like "The Christian Game?" Like the Pastor or Administraitive Board had to ask potential members questions before they could ...read more

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    Denomination: United Methodist

  • Mark Schaeufele avatar

    The Foundation Of Love Series

    Contributed by Mark Schaeufele on Mar 24, 2007
    based on 4 ratings
     | 12,758 views

    Love is the distinguishing characteristic of all true believers.

    The Foundation of Love Text: 1 Jn. 3:11-18 Introduction 1. Illustration: On December 2001, the “Leaning Tower of Pisa” was finally reopened to the public, after having been closed for almost a dozen years. During that time, engineers completed a 25 million dollar renovation project designed ...read more

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    Denomination: Methodist

  • Ken Harris avatar

    "Bandages Of Love"

    Contributed by Ken Harris on Feb 27, 2007
    based on 4 ratings
     | 3,658 views

    The purpose of this sermon is to motivate the hearers to show compassion for their neighbors.

    “Bandages of Love” Luke 10:25-37 (NIV) 26 February 2007 U.S. Army Chaplain (MAJ) Ken Harris Instructor Training Course Demonstration San Antonio, Texas BIG IDEA: Christians should be compassionate to their neighbors. References: Luke 10:25-37 (NIV); Romans 15:1-2 KJV - (We then that are ...read more

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    Denomination: Pentecostal

  • James Powell avatar

    Showing Love

    Contributed by James Powell on Mar 3, 2007
    based on 4 ratings
     | 6,095 views

    Love, showing each other what it is.

    Contributed by: Larry Jeffries Johnny was not a very popular boy at school, in fact you might say he wasn’t liked at all. It was not anything in particular, well you know the type (maybe even been one of these yourself). Johnny loved Valentines Day and every year looked forward to it. He would ...read more

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    Denomination: Holiness

  • David DeWitt avatar

    A Radical Love

    Contributed by David Dewitt on Feb 9, 2003
    based on 47 ratings
     | 6,437 views

    Jesus is calling the church and every believer to live out a life of radical love.

    A Radical Love John 21:15-17 February 9, 2003 Morning Service Introduction Love-letter lament: Dearest Jimmy, No words could ever express the great unhappiness I’ve felt since breaking our engagement. Please say you’ll take me back. No one could ever take your place in my heart, so please forgive ...read more

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    Denomination: Church Of God

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    The Meaning Of Love

    Contributed by Chris Appleby on Oct 7, 2001
    based on 231 ratings
     | 11,989 views

    Jesus teaching on love is totally radical. He pushes us to practice love, rather than giving excuses, and he points out that to love is to be a neighbour to anyone we might come across who needs our care.

    You may remember the Beatles, back in the 60’s singing "All you need is Love." There’s no doubt that there was a great truth carried in those simple lyrics. If we were to look around the world today, it’s clear that a good dose of love would cure many of the world’s ills. But it’s easier said than ...read more

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    Denomination: Anglican

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    The Life Of Love

    Contributed by David Dewitt on Aug 20, 2002
    based on 44 ratings
     | 6,060 views

    We are called to live out a life that is filled with the love of Christ

    The Life of Love John 13:34-35 January 13, 2002 Introduction Love-letter lament: Dearest Jimmy, No words could ever express the great unhappiness I’ve felt since breaking our engagement. Please say you’ll take me back. No one could ever take your place in my heart, so please forgive me. I love ...read more

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    Denomination: Church Of God

  • Richard McNair avatar

    Loving People Series

    Contributed by Richard Mcnair on Oct 27, 2004
    based on 9 ratings
     | 8,674 views

    2nd in a 3 part series on Love

    ILL - A man bought a new hearing aid and said it is wonderful. So I said what kind is it? To which he replied, “It is about quarter ‘till 3.” What I about to say this morning is so important I want you to turn your hearing aid up!!! Listen carefully! I hear so many churches say - “we are such ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

  • Rick Stacy avatar

    Choose Love Series

    Contributed by Rick Stacy on May 21, 2002
    based on 48 ratings
     | 5,022 views

    This is the third in a series on Ephesians 5 & 6. I am indebted to Russell Brownworth who wrote the sermon entitled "Five Kinds of Love That Build the Home". You can find it on Sermon Central.

    Choose Love This is not going to be your traditional message on Husbands and wives. You know the messages you have heard before: “Men, Love Your Wives Sermon” and “Women, Respect Your Husbands Sermon” Why? Well, Not everyone is married for one thing. All of us do have relationships with ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

  • John Lee avatar

    What Is Love?

    Contributed by John Lee on May 30, 2002
    based on 575 ratings
     | 40,901 views

    Paul clearly defines wht love is in I Cor. 13. Are we living a life of biblical Love?

    WHAT IS LOVE? I Corinthians 13 Paul lists fifteen characteristics of Christian love. 1. Love is patient. The Greek word (makrothumein) means patience with people and not patience with circumstances. It is the word used of the man who is wronged and who has the power to avenge himself but will ...read more

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    Denomination: Pentecostal

  • Paul Fritz avatar

    Love Overcomes

    Contributed by Paul Fritz on Jan 16, 2006
    based on 15 ratings
     | 4,043 views

    Christ’s love in us overcomes the world, the fleshly tendency for self-centeredness and the devil’s attempts to demean, demoralize and defeat us.

    Interpersonal Do’s and Don’ts John 13:34-13:35 Jesus said, "A new commandment I give to you that you love one another as I have loved you. By this will all men know that you are my disciples because you have love for one another." (John 13:34,35) Illustration: Let us consider one another ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

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    Loving A Loser

    Contributed by Dean Rhine on Jan 24, 2006
    based on 18 ratings
     | 4,229 views

    the prodigal son

    “Loving a Loser: The Prodigal Son Luke 15:11-32 3/4/01 Intro: I hope this morning you have come excited about hearing what God’s word has to say to you. I honestly believe if you want to be changed this morning by what God has to say, you will find many things to apply to your life. If you have ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

  • Freddy Fritz avatar

    Restoring Love Series

    Contributed by Freddy Fritz on Mar 2, 2006
    based on 15 ratings
     | 7,450 views

    On this journey through 5 chapters, James has pin-pointed one practical truth after another. And so, as we come to our last study in this letter, we should not be surprised to find one more important message; this one dealing with restoring love.

    Scripture Contemporary Christian musician Kathy Troccoli was a rebellious teenager who drank, partied, and was caught in a vicious cycle of bulimia. But at a summer job, she couldn’t escape the Christian witness of a co-worker named Cindy. “She was the epitome of a girl I could not hang out ...read more

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    Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed