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  • Dennis Davidson avatar

    Love The Brethren Series

    Contributed by Dennis Davidson on Oct 29, 2012
    based on 14 ratings
     | 20,797 views

    The Christian way of life or walking in the light involves not only fellowship with God & with the brethren (1:5-7), consciousness & confession of sin (1:8-10), obedience by imitation of Christ (2:1-6). Walking in the light also requires love of the breth

    1 JOHN 2: 7-11 [LIFE, LIGHT & LOVE SERIES] LOVE THE BRETHREN [Romans 13:8-10] "I just love that hat!" "Man, I really love the old-fashioned kind of baked beans!" “But, Mom, don’t you realize that Tim and I love each other?" Words, like coins, can be in circulation for such a long ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    The Primacy Of Love Series

    Contributed by Dennis Davidson on Oct 29, 2012
    based on 9 ratings
     | 18,577 views

    This paragraph again describes the Christian's responsibility toward all men. Our relationship to others can be summarized in one word, namely Love. Love one another is the basic principle of the Christian life.

    ROMANS 13: 8-10 [CHRISTIAN RELATING SERIES] THE PRIMACY OF LOVE The previous paragraph dealt with God-invested authority to government, the submission to rulers, the payment of taxes, and respect for those in public office. Having spoken about the Christian obligation to the state, Paul turns ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    The Fruit Of Love Series

    Contributed by Ricardo Rodriguez on Nov 1, 2012
    based on 1 rating
     | 6,971 views

    One of the best-known writings of the Bible is found in 1 Corinthians 13. It is recited very often, but very seldom is understood—is a reading of routine, but is forgotten easily. 1 Corinthians 13 describes love as a conduct, not only a pleasant feeling

    Ice Breaker: What has been more difficult for you, to give or receive Love? Key verse: 1Corinthians 13:1-13. INTRODUCTION One of the best-known writings of the Bible is found in 1 Corinthians 13. It is recited very often, but very seldom is understood—is a reading of routine, but is ...read more

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    Denomination: Apostolic

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    The Looks Of Love Series

    Contributed by Perry Greene on Nov 14, 2012
     | 4,940 views

    In our worship to God we Look UP to Him; Out to Others; In to Ourselves; and Back into the Past as we press forward with God.

    1. Counting at Church A little boy asked his father what was the highest number he had ever counted. Replying that he didn't know, the father asked his son his highest number. It was 973. "Why did you stop there?" wondered the father. "Because church was over." 2. It is a shame that ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

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    The Ought Of Love Series

    Contributed by Monty Newton on May 14, 2012
    based on 1 rating
     | 4,581 views

    Love is at the core of what it means to be a Christian.

    Title: The “Ought” of Love! Text: I John 4:7-21 Thesis: Love is at the core of what it means to be a Christian. Series: The second in the series from I John 4:7-21, “The Christian’s Litmus Test” (If there were one decisive factor in determining the reality of one’s Christianity… what would that ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

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    Tainted Love Series

    Contributed by Erik Estep on May 16, 2012
    based on 1 rating
     | 5,703 views

    Today in our passage of Scripture the Apostle Paul is going to point out to us several stages that have marked man’s futile search for love and meaning. And it’s my hope as we examine this text that we’ll discover how we can avoid these stages so that we

    “Tainted Love” Romans 1: 18-25 October 2, 2011 Intro: Today we’re beginning a new series of messages entitled “Classic Rock.” Now for me, classic rock is music from the 1960s but when I talked to Matthew and James I was chagrined to find out that classic rock ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    The Power Of Love Series

    Contributed by Kevin Ruffcorn on May 22, 2012
    based on 4 ratings
     | 11,298 views

    Jesus highlights the core message of his ministry and his gospel to the disciples and his followers. Jesus' life, ministry and message can be summed up, "Love each other."

    John 15:9-17 "The Power of Love" INTRODUCTION Jesus is nearing the end of his earthly ministry. His disciples have been with him for three years. They have seen Jesus cast out demons, heal the sick, give sight to the blind and enable the lame to walk. They have been with Jesus when he ...read more

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    Denomination: Lutheran

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    Genuine Love Series

    Contributed by Kevin Ruffcorn on Jul 10, 2012
    based on 1 rating
     | 7,285 views

    It's easy to say, "I love," but Paul challenges the Corinthian Christians to live out their love by giving freely and generously to those in need.

    2 Corinthians 8:1-15 “Genuine Love” INTRODUCTION Most of the world knows that Facebook recently went public and that it’s founder, Mark Zuckerberg shortly after the Facebook event was married to Priscilla Chan. At $19 billion, many media personalities speculated about ...read more

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    Denomination: Lutheran

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    Walking In Love Series

    Contributed by D Marion Clark on Jul 15, 2012
    based on 1 rating
     | 9,107 views

    As Christians we are to be distinctive from walking in the ways of the world by walking in love.

    Introduction Back in the late summer and fall, we explored together the fourth chapter of Ephesians, a chapter rich with teaching about the church and the individual Christian life. Let’s review briefly. The first three chapters of Ephesians form one glorious doxology extolling the riches we have ...read more

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    Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

  • Howard Strickland avatar

    The Life Of Love

    Contributed by Howard Strickland on Jul 18, 2012
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     | 3,991 views

    Love is a verb. Sometimes we sing songs of Christ's love, and even our love for Him, but what about our love for other?

    The Life of Love 1 John 3:1-3NLT Traits: gentleness, soft spoken, wisdom from above, every trait comes from God’s love. Concern, prayerful heart, sweet spirit, caring etc. Pray that God will help me to quit smoking! I asked him one question: “Do you think God ...read more

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    Denomination: Pentecostal

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    Lessons In Love

    Contributed by Andy Grossman on Jul 21, 2012
     | 3,897 views

    Jesus gave us a new command. Are we walking in obedience to it?

    Lessons from Vacation, 2012 July 22, 2012 Job 14:1-5 “Man born of woman is of few days and full of trouble. He springs up like a flower and withers away; like a fleeting shadow, he does not endure. Do you fix your eye on such a one? Will you bring him before you for judgment? Who can ...read more

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    Denomination: Holiness

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    Loving In Holiness

    Contributed by Jon Lipka on Apr 15, 2012
     | 3,222 views

    God's love for us compels us to evangelize, and we are able to proclaim God’s salvation because we ourselves have received it

    When designing a building, I typically don’t work alone. Although I could produce all of the necessary documents myself, I couldn’t work on very many projects and would quickly be spread thin. So I chose people to do certain tasks according to their strengths or an area in which they ...read more

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    Denomination: Anglican

  • Mark Opperman avatar

    The Priority Of Love

    Contributed by Mark Opperman on Dec 5, 2012
    based on 1 rating
     | 6,203 views

    The Greatest Thing you can do is to love. In the famous love chapter of the Bible, 1 Corinthians 13, it says that faith, hope, and love are present, but the greatest is love. Once we respond to God’s love for us and begin to love Him back, we find that w

    The Priority of Love Matthew 22:35-40 35 One of them, an expert in the law, tested him with this question: 36 "Teacher, which is the greatest commandment in the Law?" 37 Jesus replied: "'Love the Lord your God with all your heart and with all your soul and with all your mind.' 38 This is the ...read more

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    Denomination: Assembly Of God

  • Michael Deutsch avatar

    Labor Of Love

    Contributed by Michael Deutsch on Dec 5, 2012
     | 17,106 views

    A labor day sermon about our calling in the world.

    September 2, 2012 Colossians 3:23-24 Labor of Love Well, summer’s pretty much over. In a few more weeks the leaves will begin to change color and fall to the ground. Temperatures will turn cold and we’ll see that weird white stuff on the ground. Labor day weekend signifies a shift ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

  • Betty Johnson avatar

    Love For A Lifetime Series

    Contributed by Betty Johnson on Oct 12, 2008
    based on 6 ratings
     | 8,216 views

    The outline for this message is taken from Hal Seed’s reference to wedding rings in his 3rd sermon for the Fireproof Series. They are 1. round(no end) 2. Equally strong at all points 3. Costly. As God intended our marriages to be.

    Love for a Lifetime Fireproof Your Relationships: Sermon Three Scripture: Matthew 19:3-12 A little boy asked his mother, “Marriage makes you have babies, doesn’t it, Mom?” The mother reluctantly answered her son, “Well, not exactly. Just because you are married does not mean that you get ...read more

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    Denomination: Wesleyan