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  • Daniel DeVilder avatar

    God Loves A Cheerful Giver

    Contributed by Daniel Devilder on Dec 4, 2007
    based on 14 ratings
     | 37,725 views

    A simple but profound little sermon delivered on Family Sunday--gently challenging us to reflect: does giving to God make me smile? Several Object lessons and stories were used, keeping the many children in mind.

    (this was preached to the whole congregation, but delivered especially with the many elementary age listeners in mind) God Loves a Cheerful Giver ILLLUS: How are you doing with your Smarties? A preacher named Kevin Harmey tells this story about a little boy he knew: [adapt the story telling part ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

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    Advent 2 - (Love) 2006 Series

    Contributed by Spencer Homan on Dec 7, 2007
    based on 16 ratings
     | 20,344 views

    A sermon for the second Sunday of Advent. Love.

    Luke 3:1-6 “Love” What would we have without Christmas??? (From sermoncentral.com) • The candied fruit market would completely collapse! • Our boring, uneventful lives would have no stress at all! • Eggnog would just be a slimy, high cholesterol beverage. • Santa would be a strange fat man ...read more

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    Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

  • T.J. Conwell avatar

    Grace, Love, And Fellowship Of The Spirit

    Contributed by T.j. Conwell on Sep 18, 2008
    based on 4 ratings
     | 20,703 views

    Message examining the blessing Paul speaks to the church at Corinth.

    Grace, Love, and Fellowship of the Spirit 2 Corinthians 13:14 Introduction - Sometimes, each of us needs a little something in our lives to hold onto; a promise from God - Every day, we are faced with difficult issues in life that challenge or stretch us to be different - Tonight, let’s look at ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

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    Proving Your Love For God

    Contributed by Brian La Croix on Sep 21, 2008
    based on 4 ratings
     | 18,904 views

    Message based on loving God, but using a couple other passages to support the idea that obeying God is how we show our love.

    Proving Your Love for God Matthew 22:34-40 & other Scriptures September 21, 2008 Introduction Have you ever said something in school, maybe on the playground, and someone said, “Oh yeah? Prove it!” And so you’ve gotta step and show them that you’re really not afraid to stick your tongue on a ...read more

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    Denomination: Wesleyan

  • Betty Johnson avatar

    He Loved Us First Series

    Contributed by Betty Johnson on Oct 1, 2008
    based on 1 rating
     | 5,287 views

    This message coincides with FIREPROOF the movie - the second in the series of sermons. Theme is that we can’t give real love until we first experience God’s real love.

    He First Loved Us Scripture: 1 John 4:7-21 Today we look at the second in our series of fireproofing, not only our marriages, but our relationships in general. The message last week centered around some of the differences between men and women and how those differences can actually be used to ...read more

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    Denomination: Wesleyan

  • Carl Allen avatar

    Ephesus: Loss Of First Love Series

    Contributed by Carl Allen on Oct 15, 2008
    based on 9 ratings
     | 7,440 views

    Jesus first of seven letters to the churches of John’s time.

    Ephesus: Loss of First Love Revelation 2:1-17 Intro Tonight we are beginning a new sermon series entitled: “Seven Letters to Seven Churches.” The churches that John writes about in this section of Revelation were actual churches that existed during his time. Now these churches have not been ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

  • Clarence Eisberg avatar

    Reformation: Understanding God's Love

    Contributed by Clarence Eisberg on Oct 23, 2008
    based on 14 ratings
     | 5,924 views

    I begin with an illustration of Dr. Rev. Newton in discussion with a Jewish man who challenged the conlusion to a prayer.... "in the name of jesus Christ..." It’s a great ending. This is an example of the culture we live in and the challenge to the "tru

    In Jesus Holy Name October 26, 2008 Text: John 3:7 & Titus 3:7 (GN) Redeemer “Reformation: Understanding God’s Love” Earlier this fall our District President was attending the Oakland A’s Baseball game. Before the game Thrivent sponsored their pre game BBQ in the parking lot. All ...read more

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    Denomination: Lutheran

  • Paul Clemente avatar

    Dealing With A Death Of A Loved One Series

    Contributed by Paul Clemente on Feb 2, 2009
    based on 4 ratings
     | 24,971 views

    How do we grow in our love for people and how do we deal with losing them?

    The first mention of a burial in the Bible is found in Genesis 23. It was the burial of Sarah. Remember Sarah? Here’s what we read in Genesis 17:15-16, God also said to Abraham, "As for Sarai your wife, you are no longer to call her Sarai; her name will be Sarah. I will bless her and will surely ...read more

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    Denomination: Independent/Bible

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    Jesus Loves Divorced People

    Contributed by Ron Hietsch on Feb 3, 2009
     | 2,432 views

    Jesus hates divorce but He loves divorced people. How do I know -- The Bible tells me so

    The Bible is a big book. It contains over 31,000 verses and lots of words. Some verses are difficult to understand and some are so clear that we wish they were harder to understand. Peter addresses this subject when he talks about some of Paul’s letters in particular and all scripture in general. ...read more

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    Denomination: Lutheran

  • C Jordan avatar

    How's Your Love Life? Series

    Contributed by C Jordan on Feb 7, 2009
    based on 1 rating
     | 6,266 views

    Jesus said our love for one another would be the sign that we were His true disciples. We will never fully be able to love one another until we know and believe the love that God has for us.

    HOW’S YOUR LOVE LIFE? INTRO: How’s your love life? You probably weren’t expecting to hear that question at church! • Last week we started a series in Discovering Your Spiritual Gifts. How many of you went out this past week and started developing and using your gifts to bless others? • Why not? ...read more

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    Denomination: *other

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    Love Is All You Need

    Contributed by Charles Whitmire on Feb 8, 2009
    based on 1 rating
     | 6,167 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

  • Aubrey Vaughan avatar

    Valentines 2009 An Enduring Love.

    Contributed by Aubrey Vaughan on Feb 9, 2009
    based on 20 ratings
     | 10,136 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

  • Ray Ellis avatar

    Christ's Love - A Call To Action

    Contributed by Ray Ellis on Feb 9, 2009
    based on 8 ratings
     | 11,987 views

    This messaged suggests four action steps to love like Jesus loved.

    Christ’s Love – A Call to Action John 13:34-35 “So now I am giving you a new commandment: Love each other. Just as I have loved you, you should love each other. Your love for one another will prove to the world that you are my disciples.” There are several actions steps we can take to love ...read more

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    Denomination: Free Methodist

  • Ralph juthman avatar

    Ruth: A Love That's Amazing Series

    Contributed by Ralph Juthman on Feb 21, 2009
    based on 5 ratings
     | 7,736 views

    The third part of the series in Ruth.

    Ruth: A Love That Amazes Ruth 3; 1 John 4:7 Pastor Ralph Juthman INTRODUCTION: ( Read 1 John 4:7) 7Dear friends, let us love one another, for love comes from God. Everyone who loves has been born of God and knows God. There is nothing so immeasurable or as important as God’s love and yet His love ...read more

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    Denomination: Pentecostal

  • Ken Pell avatar

    Children's Sermon: God's Love

    Contributed by Ken Pell on Mar 9, 2009
    based on 25 ratings
     | 41,566 views

    God’s love is capable of embracing everyone without rations or exclusions

    Children’s Sermon: God’s Love Ephesians 3:17b-19 Sermon Objective: To show God’s love is capable of embracing everyone without rations or exclusions. Sermon props: Glass that is half full of water and some marbles. Good morning everyone! It is so good to see you today! I just love meeting with ...read more

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    Denomination: Nazarene