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  • Scott Jensen avatar

    One Died So That Many Could Live

    Contributed by Scott Jensen on Mar 15, 2015
     | 6,330 views

    The central message of John 3:16 can be compared to the donation of life giving organs. The donation requires a life, one life sacrificed can provide for several lives, there is no way to say thank-you for such a gift. John 3:16 is very similar.

    Introduction This morning, we look at the shortest possible description of the whole Gospel. John 3:16 is a marvelous passage beloved by so many. Luther referred to it as the Gospel, within the Gospel, or, the Gospel within a nutshell. And such it is. This short verse of less than thirty words ...read more

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    Denomination: Lutheran

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    Passion

    Contributed by Robert Dovenmuehle on Jan 14, 2013
    based on 4 ratings
     | 13,983 views

    Love the Lord you God with all your heart, soul, and mind - God wants a passionate relationship with us. Because of sin, our relationship with God has been tarnished but God is constantly seeking you out, wanting to restore you to a passionate love of Him

    Passion – A Sermon on Matt. 22:34-46 Grace, mercy, and peace to you from God our Father and the Lord Jesus Christ in the fellowship of the Holy Spirit. When asked what the greatest commandment in the Law is, Jesus replied “Love the Lord you God with all your heart, with all your soul, ...read more

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    Denomination: Lutheran

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    Life’s Greatest Aim Series

    Contributed by Lynn Holmes on Feb 24, 2011
    based on 6 ratings
     | 12,309 views

    A sermon about relationships and God-honoring love.

    [Lynn would like to acknowledge and thank two individuals: Years ago Pastor Rick Warren wrote a Sermon Series based upon 1 Corinthians 13, and John Ortberg wrote a book entitled: Everybody’s Normal Until You Get To Know Them. Lynn relied heavily upon these two resources for this series because ...read more

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    Denomination: Nazarene

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    The Transcedent Truth

    Contributed by Stephen E. Trail on Nov 7, 2011
     | 3,766 views

    What makes love the greatest thing in the word as Henry Drummand called love? What makes it the transcendent truth?

    “The Transcendent Truth” 1 Corinthians 13:1-13 Scripture Reading 1 Corinthians 13:13 “And now abideth faith, hope, charity, these three; but the greatest of these is charity.” John McAurther writes from one of his sermons as an introduction: "Today I want to talk to you ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Finding Your Way Back Home...again

    Contributed by Richard Laraviere on Aug 9, 2008
    based on 1 rating
     | 6,391 views

    Finding our way back to relationship with our heavenly father not so much when we have sinned as just wandered away

    Finding Your Way Back Home…. AGAIN Opening: 1. I was taking time to read again the Word last evening and the freshness of the word just washed over me and then I realized it had been awhile since I had actually held the word in my hands and was reading. I needed to again come back to center ...read more

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    Denomination: Mennonite

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    "Some Principles That Will Change Your Life"

    Contributed by Andy Grossman on Mar 16, 2009
     | 3,661 views

    Life changing Scripture

    “Some More Principles that Will Change Your Life” March 21, 2009 “Brothers and sisters, if someone is caught in a sin, you who live by the Spirit should restore that person gently. But watch yourselves, or you also may be tempted. Carry each other’s burdens, and in this way you will fulfill the ...read more

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    Denomination: Holiness

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    The Most Difficult Word

    Contributed by Charles Mallory on Jun 14, 2010
    based on 4 ratings
     | 3,298 views

    A simple message to encourage us to keep drawing nearer to God by deepening our personal, loving and intimate relationship with Him.

    WHEN IT COMES TO STUDYING THE BIBLE, THERE ARE QUITE A FEW MIND-TWISTING CONCEPTS, STATEMENTS, AND WORDS SUCH AS "PROPITIATION," "BLOOD," AND "JUSTIFICATION." IF YOU THINK THOSE ARE RELATIVELY TAME, THEN TRY TO FULLY COMPREHEND THE BOOK OF REVELATION. BUT, SERIOUSLY, DESPITE THESE THINGS, I FEEL ...read more

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    Denomination: Free Methodist

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    Leave It To God.

    Contributed by Dr.w.samuel Legon on Apr 7, 2017
     | 9,098 views

    We need to learn and teach who is in control.

    LEAVE IT TO GOD. Hebrews 4:16 - Let us therefore come boldly unto the throne of grace, that we may obtain mercy, and find grace to help in time of need. Go where the help is. Look to the only that can help Talk to him . Psalms 55:22 - Cast thy burden upon the LORD, and he shall sustain thee: ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    We’re All In This Together Series

    Contributed by Doug Fannon on Apr 6, 2020
    based on 1 rating
     | 11,975 views

    When we face a crisis, we, as the body of Christ are mandated to show love for one another, love, not just in word, but in action.

    These are tough times. Many are quarantined at home. Many are struggling to get by. Many are unable to get to the store to buy need supplies. Many are hurting and unable to receive comfort because of social distancing. Many are scared and have diseases and other health issues. They wonder what ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    The 5 Spikes Of Calvary

    Contributed by John Daniel Johnson on Feb 10, 2019
    based on 3 ratings
     | 5,608 views

    This morning I want us to look at those five spikes that were present on Calvary that day. Each spike that was around the cross represents a love that the devil tried to stop the LORD from giving.

    Scripture Reference: First John 4:19 Preached at Mount Zion Baptist Church on February 10, 2019 Delivered by Rev. John Daniel Johnson (www.mountzionfamily.com) Contact me at our website for the free sermon backgrounds for this sermon. I really wanted to bring you a message on love today. ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Balancing Inward And Outward Service

    Contributed by Derek Geldart on Jan 10, 2021
    based on 1 rating
     | 5,420 views

    This sermon is going to focus on Mary and Martha’s different approaches to pleasing to pleasing God and suggest that a balance of both service and reflection is what pleases God.

    Balancing Inward and Outward Service Luke 10:38-42 Online Sermon: http://www.mckeesfamily.com/?page_id=3567 I remember the day when I said YES to the Lord. I was born that day of the water and Spirit and felt an overwhelming peace that comes from being eternally adopted as God’s son. The ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Love Your Enemies, Matthew 5: 43-48; Luke 6: 27-36

    Contributed by Damon S Adams on Apr 10, 2016
    based on 5 ratings
     | 9,094 views

    Towards the end of the Sermon on the mount Jesus gives His disciples the imperative to Love Our Enemies. In this message we consider the Who, What, Why and How of loving our enemies.

    Love Your Enemies Matt 5: 43-48; Luke 6: 27-36 Intro – The word ‘disciple’ Gk word in NT appears 270x - means ‘thought accompanied by endeavour’ - it means to ‘adhere to’ to ‘stick to’; ‘follow’ NT 90x. Christian = disciple, ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

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    John 3:16 Series

    Contributed by Denn Guptill on Jun 26, 2016
    based on 5 ratings
     | 12,097 views

    This is the intro to a series where we preached from a variety of 3:16s in the Bible. Here we examine the Love of John 3:16

    We’ve all seen them, at sporting events and concerts. The obligatory John 3:16 signs. In case you are wondering that all started in 1980. A guy by the name of Rollen Stewart had been making a name for himself by appearing at major sporting events wearing a rainbow coloured wig and dancing ...read more

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    Denomination: Wesleyan

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    2 Final Tests

    Contributed by Christopher Arch on Aug 1, 2024
     | 619 views

    A series on I John.

    Title: “Two More Tests” Script: I John 4:13-21 Type: Expository Series Where: GNBC 8-4-24 Intro: After John Wesley had been preaching for some time, some one said to him, “Are you sure, Mr. Wesley, of your salvation?” “Well,” he answered, “Jesus Christ died for the whole world.” “Yes, we ...read more

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    Denomination: Independent/Bible

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    The Power Of Love: Understanding 1 John 3:16 Series

    Contributed by Dean Courtier on Jun 3, 2024
    based on 1 rating
     | 1,156 views

    1 John 3:16 is a verse that encapsulates the essence of the Christian faith—love demonstrated through sacrificial action.

    The Power of Love: Understanding 1 John 3:16 Introduction Today, we delve into a powerful and transformative verse from the Apostle John's first letter. It’s a verse that encapsulates the essence of the Christian faith—love demonstrated through sacrificial action. Let's read together from ...read more

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    Denomination: Pentecostal