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  • Craig Condon avatar

    Love One Another-The Supreme Commandment

    Contributed by Craig Condon on Jul 1, 2015
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    Being a true friend of Jesus means listening to what he wants to tell us and then using that information to do his work in our world and in our lives

    If you were going on a long trip, what would you say to your family and friends before you left? If you knew that you were going to see someone for the last time, what would you say to them? When your children moved away from home, what did you say to them? In each case you probably gave them some ...read more

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    Denomination: Anglican

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    We Will Remember

    Contributed by Craig Condon on Feb 13, 2015
     | 5,399 views

    Jesus defined the crucial test of friendship when he said on the night before he was crucified, “Greater love has no man than this, but that he lay down his life for his friends”.

    In 1930, a movie was made about World War I called “All Quiet on the Western Front”. In one scene, some American soldiers were talking. One soldier asked, “Where do wars come from anyway?” Another replied, “Well, one country gets mad at another country, and they start ...read more

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    Denomination: Anglican

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    Obedience Series

    Contributed by Jimmy Seibert on Feb 23, 2015
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    We become what we behold. As we behold Jesus, our love for Him increases. With an increase in love comes an increased desire to obey. We find His promises and abundant life for us as we obey and walk closely with Jesus each day.

    Amazed: Obedience Well, we’re going to continue on our series called Amazed, today, and today’s title is called, “Amazed at Obedience.” Didn’t get any “amens” – I mean come on now. Amazed at obedience, because it is a joy. I want to start by telling ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

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    Jesus Gives Us Love Series

    Contributed by Isaac Butterworth on Mar 6, 2015
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    How is God glorified? By the fruit we bear. And how do we bear fruit? By abiding in Jesus. He is the vine; we are the branches. Apart from him we can do nothing. No root, no fruit.

    THERE IS A STORY told about a young pastor, fresh out of seminary, who was to give his first sermon to his new congregation. He had graduated with honors, and everybody who knew him was sure that he was on a fast track to notoriety as a great preacher. His congregation watched as he entered the ...read more

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    Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

  • Tim May avatar

    To Have It All You Must Love All

    Contributed by Tim May on Mar 15, 2015
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    It is easy to love church family members in blue sky moments, but real love is demonstrated in the grey sky days.

    This morning I want to focus on Jesus’ command: “Love each other as I have loved you." Please note it is a command and not a suggestion. You of course know that I as a military person understand the difference between a command and a suggestion. At first glance this command looks easy ...read more

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    Denomination: Methodist

  • Bishop Prof. Julius Soyinka avatar

    Chosen For Fruitful Living

    Contributed by Bishop Prof. Julius Soyinka on Mar 17, 2015
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     | 14,866 views

    The purpose of our salvation and commission is to produce fruits that will bring glory to God. Faithfulness in bearing fruits will attract the blessings of God and commendation, while unfruitfulness will attract the wrath of God and eternal condemnation.

    CHOSEN FOR FRUITFUL LIVING Study Text: John 15: 1 - 16 Joh 15:1 I am the True Vine, and My Father is the Vinedresser. Joh 15:2 Every branch in Me that does not bear fruit, He takes away. And every one that bears fruit, He prunes it so that it may bring forth more fruit. Joh 15:3 Now ...read more

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    Denomination: Pentecostal

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    Jesus: Forever Inspiring Love Or Controversy

    Contributed by Kelly Durant on Mar 21, 2015
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    A study in John 15 concerning His relevant word to us before for His departure.

    Jesus: Forever Inspiring Love or Controversy by Kelly Durant 3-22-15 A study in John 15 concerning His relevant word to us before for His departure. 2. Did you know the Bolivians are descendants of the extraterrestrials? When one Indian meets another they do not greet each other as we ...read more

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    Denomination: Salvation Army

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    Overcoming The Problem Of Loneliness Series

    Contributed by Dan Proctor on Jun 13, 2013
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    Loneliness is the #1 emotional problem facing Americans today. You will find lonely people in church, in restaurants, in movie theaters, and in big crowds. In our text, Jesus shares three great truths that will help us to conquer and overcome loneliness.

    Overcoming The Problem Of Loneliness www.crbible.com/sermons Loneliness – a common fact 1. Loneliness is the #1 emotional problem facing Americans today. One person said, “It is the most devastating malady of our age.” It attacks teens, married people, singles, middle-aged, ...read more

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    Denomination: Bible Church

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    Christ, Our Friend And Brother Series

    Contributed by Steven Simala Grant on Jul 12, 2013
     | 6,955 views

    We can relate to God as Friend and Brother through Jesus.

    Most Canadians will say they believe in god. Now of course, what that means will vary greatly, and I suspect that for a good number of those who say they believe in God it is not something they have deeply examined or thought about. It might be like saying, “I believe that people have ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    No Servant Is Greater Than His Master

    Contributed by Paul Estabrooks on Oct 24, 2012
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     | 18,214 views

    There are severe forms of persecution, and less severe; but there is no such thing as a non-persecuted Christian!

    Introduction Jesus promised his disciples the night before he was crucified that their lot was to be no different than His. Jesus said: “No servant is greater than his master. If they persecuted me, they will persecute you also!” Persecution Is on the Rise The Pew Research ...read more

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    Denomination: *other

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    Friendship: I Have Called You Friends Series

    Contributed by Christian Cheong on Oct 28, 2012
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     | 11,694 views

    Our motivation is love, because Christ gave His. Be open and share your life, for Christ shared His and we are blessed.

    Relationships define life - relationship with God and relationships with people. • You take that away and you’ll be left with an existence, not life. • You take relationships away, and your home will be just a house, this church will be just a building. Jesus summed up the Commandments with two ...read more

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    Denomination: Independent/Bible

  • Bishop Prof. Julius Soyinka avatar

    The True Vine And The Branches

    Contributed by Bishop Prof. Julius Soyinka on Sep 6, 2012
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     | 16,076 views

    Jesus is the true vine and we are the branches, we need to abide in Him so that we can bear the kind of fruits He desired in us.

    THE TRUE VINE AND THE BRANCHES Study Text: John 15:1-16 1 I am the True Vine, and My Father is the Vinedresser. Joh 15:2 Every branch in Me that does not bear fruit, He takes away. And every one that bears fruit, He prunes it so that it may bring forth more fruit. Joh 15:3 Now you are ...read more

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    Denomination: Pentecostal

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    A Friend Worth Having

    Contributed by Rick Pendleton on Jan 25, 2013
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     | 4,810 views

    God is a friend worth having for several reasons

    A FRIEND WORTH HAVING John 15:16 Suppose you could choose between two people to have dinner with one was warm, caring, genuinely interested in you, listens well, and is fun to be with, you want your friendship to last forever The other is aloof, distant, self-absorbed, and demanding. The only ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

  • Mark A. Barber avatar

    No Greater Love

    Contributed by Mark A. Barber on Apr 21, 2018
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     | 21,483 views

    What is love? Only the bible can rightly answer this question.

    No Greater Love John 15:9-17 “Love” is the most abused word in the English language. Love has been given many definitions. One poet said: “Love is a rose, is a rose, is a rose.” Another has said: “Love is a many splendored thing.” The Beatles said: “All you need is love.” We say that we love a lot ...read more

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    Denomination: Independent/Bible

  • Denn Guptill avatar

    The Language Of Love

    Contributed by Denn Guptill on Apr 21, 2018
     | 6,348 views

    This message looks at how Jesus demonstrates the five love languages in how he loves those around him

    By now you have figured out the song is “Love and Marriage” and it was first recorded by Frank Sinatra in 1955.  But that wasn’t the only time it was recorded.  Sinatra recorded it again on a different label and it has been covered by Peggy Lee, Dinah Shore, Bing Crosby and in 2010 it was recorded ...read more

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    Denomination: Wesleyan