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  • Josh Reich avatar

    Known By Love Series

    Contributed by Josh Reich on Mar 3, 2007
    based on 16 ratings
     | 8,500 views

    As Christians, we are more known for what we are against than what we are for. Ironically, Jesus said we were to be known by love, and that is how the world will recognize us.

    Last week, we started looking at what the world around us wants to know about Christians. We talked about the kind of faith that the world around us is saying, do you have that kind of faith? Today, we are going to look at love. I told you last week, that one verse has been driving me as a ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

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    Always Loved

    Contributed by Terry Cavanaugh on Mar 16, 2007
    based on 6 ratings
     | 8,354 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

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    Christmas Love

    Contributed by Scott Bradford on Mar 19, 2007
    based on 6 ratings
     | 11,373 views

    This is a sermon about the meaning of Christmas, as Christ was love!

    I. I trust that we are all familiar with 1 Corinthians 13, what is commonly called "The Love Chapter". Someone has written a version specifically designed for Christmas: (1) "If I decorate my house perfectly with plaid bows, strands of twinkling lights and shining balls, but do not show love to my ...read more

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    Denomination: United Methodist

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    The Character Of Love Series

    Contributed by Scott Bradford on Mar 20, 2007
    based on 9 ratings
     | 17,121 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
     | 12,866 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

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    For The Love Of Jesus

    Contributed by Gaither Bailey on Mar 24, 2007
    based on 4 ratings
     | 3,740 views

    Was Mary’s annointing of Jesus an extravagant gift or a waste of money?

    For Love Of Jesus – John 12: 1 - 8 Intro: As I worked on this sermon, I heard in my head a song from a famous Broadway musical, “What I Did For Love” from The Chorus Line. These are the words sung by Diana and the Chorus: “Kiss today goodbye, the sweetness and the sorrow. Wish me luck, the ...read more

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    Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

  • Joe Burke avatar

    The Ultimate Love

    Contributed by Joe Burke on Jan 17, 2007
    based on 4 ratings
     | 2,563 views

    Jesus has longed passionately to be with you from before the beginnings of the world.

    The Ultimate Love Why did Jesus die on the cross? What was His motivation? Was it just simple obedience to the Father? NO! It was the deep burning desire of His heart to die for you. Jesus has longed passionately to be with you from before the beginnings of the world. He has beheld your ...read more

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    Denomination: Catholic

  • Jake Kircher avatar

    Authentic Love Series

    Contributed by Jake Kircher on Jan 22, 2007
    based on 4 ratings
     | 6,749 views

    What is real love? We throw the word around all the time in connection to family and hamburgers. But what is love and what does it look like?

    Love is a word that we throw around all over the place nowadays. In any given day you hear love used in a number of different contexts and in connection with a number of different things. In the morning before you head out the door for school one of your family members might shout out, “I love ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

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    The Importance Of Love

    Contributed by Jody Brock on Jan 26, 2007
     | 4,653 views

    Paul stated that love is greater than faith and hope. He explained the uselessness of gifts, knowledge, faith, benevolence, and sacrifices without the first fruit of the spirit, which is love. This sermon examines the importance of love according to Paul

    The Importance of Love 1 Corinthians 13: 1-13 INTRO: Paul stated that love is greater that faith and hope. He explained the uselessness of gifts, knowledge, faith, benevolence, and sacrifices without the first fruit, which is love (Galatians 5:12). It is said that Paul in this chapter “rises on ...read more

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    Denomination: Methodist

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    Known And Loved

    Contributed by John Vella on Jan 31, 2007
    based on 7 ratings
     | 2,799 views

    Jesus knows us intimately and loves us as no other could.

    Fourth Sunday of Easter - Year C World Day of Prayer for Vocations April 29th, 2007 Readings: * Acts 13:14, 43-52 * Rev. 7:9, 14b-17 * Jn. 10:27-30 Known And Loved Your Diary Imagine this. You have been keeping a diary of your thoughts, feelings and actions for many, many years now. Each day ...read more

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    Denomination: Catholic

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    The Demonstration Of Love

    Contributed by Steve Shepherd on Feb 7, 2007
    based on 135 ratings
     | 43,674 views

    1- Love is kind 2- Love is giving 3- Love is forgiving

    INTRO.- According to this text we must be devoted to loving others and our love must be sincere or genuine. ILL.- Two friends were discussing the possibility of love. One said, "I thought I was in love three times.” "How so?" his friend asked. "Five years ago I deeply cared for a woman who ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

  • Danny Anderson avatar

    The Limitations Of Love

    Contributed by Danny Anderson on Oct 27, 2006
    based on 4 ratings
     | 4,059 views

    The reality of our lives in Christ is this: we have been set free! We have been set free from our old way of life. We have been set free from the power of sin. We are no longer in bondage to it. And we have been set free to enjoy life and to enjoy it more

    The Limitations of Love Text: I Corinthians 8:1-13 Introduction: The reality of our lives in Christ is this: we have been set free! We have been set free from our old way of life. We have been set free from the power of sin. We are no longer in bondage to it. And we have been set free to enjoy life ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

  • Frederic Whittier avatar

    A Sermon On Love Series

    Contributed by Frederic Whittier on Oct 31, 2006
    based on 4 ratings
     | 5,491 views

    The last of a three part series on faith, hope and love.

    The Remaining Three A Sermon on Love 1 Corinthians 13:13 Once a young man proposed to his girl as they sat looking over the beautiful lake. “Darling, I want you to know that I love you more than anything else in the world. I want you to marry me. I’m not wealthy; I’m not rich. I don’t have a ...read more

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    Denomination: Nazarene

  • Ed Wood avatar

    Love's Memorial

    Contributed by Ed Wood on Nov 1, 2006
    based on 4 ratings
     | 2,624 views

    A Lord’s Supper Devotional to be used before communion.

    LOVE’S MEMORIAL 1 Corinthians 11:23-26 INTRO: The immediate setting for the first observance of the Lord=s Supper was the Jewish Passover. This was an annual feast of remembrance. Its purpose was to com¬memorate the passing over by the death angel of Jewish families in Egypt, prior to the Exodus. ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

  • Kevin Ruffcorn avatar

    Discover Love Series

    Contributed by Kevin Ruffcorn on Nov 5, 2006
    based on 4 ratings
     | 4,729 views

    The Psalmist God’s steadfast love in our lives. The truth of God’s steadfast love empowers us, and provides us comfort and hope

    Psalm 136:1-26 “Discover Love” INTRODUCTION Thanksgiving will soon be upon us. This day, which has become encased in over eating and college football, has giving thanks for God’s blessings at its core. I want to take the month of November and examine the great blessings that God has poured ...read more

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    Denomination: Lutheran