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  • C. Philip Green avatar

    Spots & Stripes Series

    Contributed by C. Philip Green on Feb 12, 2011
    based on 5 ratings
     | 17,336 views

    If you want true success in life, don’t depend on your shrewd deals, and don’t depend on your spent schemes. Instead, depend on the Lord.

    Ted Engstrom and Edward Dayton, in a Christian Leadership Letter some time ago, talked about a young man who was appointed president of a bank. Intimidated by his new responsibilities, he nervously sought the advice of his gray-haired predecessor: “Sir, what has been the secret of your success?” ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical Free

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    Altar Of Stones

    Contributed by William R. Nabaza on Jun 7, 2015
     | 5,508 views

    To show that we worship GOD in JESUS's name and no man-made, self-effort worship will be accepted. Our worship is accepted by GOD because of JESUS.

    I. EXORDIUM: Are you a worshipper? Yes. Hebrews 12:28 Hebrews 12:28 Let us therefore, receiving a kingdom that is firm and stable and cannot be shaken, offer to God pleasing service and acceptable worship, with modesty and pious care and godly fear and awe; II. AUDIENCE PROFILE: ...read more

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    Denomination: Pentecostal

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    It's About Love, Love, Love

    Contributed by David Trexler on May 10, 2007
    based on 5 ratings
     | 30,203 views

    Love-Why? Who? How?

    John 13 verses 31-35 2007 I like it when the Bible keeps things simple. “I give you a new commandment, that you love one another. Just as I have loved you, you also should love one another.” That’s it! One command! How much easier does it get? A little girl writes in her letter at Sunday ...read more

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    Denomination: Lutheran

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    "Love’s In Need Of Love”

    Contributed by Kenneth R. Jenkins on Mar 8, 2022
     | 12,690 views

    Strangely enough, this four-letter word carries a lot of weight in every situation through many generations. What love may mean to you may not mean the same as I see it but everybody wants to know what love is.

    Our subject from the Scripture that was in your hearing, is a question I would like to ask. A question we all should ask ourselves when it comes to the subject we will speak on and try through God’s word find a conclusion. I would like to speak to you through the Holy Spirit’s ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

  • Rodney Rapp avatar

    Divine Guidance

    Contributed by Rodney Rapp on Jun 2, 2025
     | 219 views

    There are times in life that the pressures of life make you just want to get away for a bit. Want to take a vacation . Wish you could just escape.

    There are times in life that the pressures of life make you just want to get away for a bit. Want to take a vacation . Wish you could just escape. I remember a season in my life their was so much pressure, and trouble that for me to go to sleep I would have to find a happy place in my mind, I ...read more

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    Denomination: Other

  • Larry Grant avatar

    This Is Love

    Contributed by Larry Grant on Feb 9, 2025
    based on 1 rating
     | 577 views

    “The defining act of love is revealed solely in the rituals of sacrifice.” by C. Kimble

    1 John 4:8-11 THIS IS LOVE February 9, 2025 The Apostle John tells us about a great God with a great love for the world. Let us begin with 1 John this great letter of love. Love is mentioned 46 times in 105 verses. Pastor Crawford Kimble wrote in his book called “Adventures in Love” that, “The ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    How The Holy Spirit Uses Our Feeble Efforts In Powerful Ways

    Contributed by Paul Fritz on Oct 18, 2000
    based on 13 ratings
     | 2,912 views

    1. The Holy Spirit uses our feeble efforts to share the gospel in order to break down the barriers of opposition that stand in the way of people coming to saving faith in Jesus Christ.

    1. The Holy Spirit uses our feeble efforts to share the gospel in order to break down the barriers of opposition that stand in the way of people coming to saving faith in Jesus Christ. Peter addressed the crowd on the day of Pentecost and said, "Therefore, let all Israel be assured of this: God has ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

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    Love Series

    Contributed by Dana Chau on Mar 9, 2004
    based on 50 ratings
     | 7,529 views

    Discover how God’s love restores hope for marriage.

    This morning, we continue our new series, Restoring Hope for Marriage. There was a time when I thought real Christians didn’t divorce. Then I found that one out of two Christian marriages end in divorce, the same statistic as non-Christians. Not only that, I began to counsel Christian couples on ...read more

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    Denomination: *other

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    Love The Lord's Love

    Contributed by Timm Meyer on Feb 12, 2008
     | 5,517 views

    Epiphany 3(B) Love the Lord’s love. A servant girl proclaims this truth. A foreign leader hopes this is true. God’s prophet confirms this truth.

    LOVE THE LORD’S LOVE (Outline) January 27, 2008 - EPIPHANY 3 - 2 Kings 5:1-14 INTRO: When we hear about leprosy our minds may recall the ten lepers whom Jesus healed in the Gospel of Luke. As the lepers went on their way they were healed. Only one returned to give thanks. Jesus asked, ...read more

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    Denomination: Lutheran

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    Sincerely Yours – Share Series

    Contributed by Todd Catteau on Oct 6, 2009
    based on 4 ratings
     | 5,193 views

    Sincere love demands we share our resources and practice hospitality.

    Sincerely Yours – Sharing Romans 12:13 A young man saw an elderly couple sitting down to lunch at McDonald’s. He noticed that they had ordered one meal, and an extra drink cup. As he watched, the gentleman carefully divided the hamburger in half, then counted out the fries, one for him, one for ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

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    Love Series

    Contributed by Gordon Pike on Nov 7, 2018
    based on 4 ratings
     | 11,619 views

    Biblical or divine love is a self-sacrificing, caring commitment that shows itself in seeking the highest good for the one being loved.

    According to the musical wisdom of John, Paul, George, and Ringo … “All you need is love, love … love is all you need.” Well … that and food … and shelter … and air … and sleep … Love is literally in the air. You hear that word everywhere. It’s been the subject of plays and novels and poems, ...read more

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    Denomination: United Methodist

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    Love Series

    Contributed by Gordon Pike on Jun 19, 2021
     | 4,813 views

    We often think of love as some syrupy, sweet, tingly, sentimental, ooey, gooey feeling. Biblical or divine love, however, is a self-sacrificing, caring commitment that shows itself in seeking the highest good for the one being loved.

    According to the musical wisdom of John, Paul, George, and Ringo ... otherwise known as "The Beatles" to us older folks … “All you need is love, love … love is all you need.” Well … that and food … and shelter … and air … and sleep … Love is literally in the air. You hear that word ...read more

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    Denomination: United Methodist

  • Gary Taber avatar

    Love

    Contributed by Gary Taber on Jul 10, 2010
    based on 1 rating
     | 10,541 views

    What is Love?

    Love Love is a wonderful thing. So what is this wonderful thing called love? Ask a young lady who is in love for the first time and then ask a young man the same question. Do you think you would get the same answer from both? Have you ever asked anyone what is love? If you have, you probably ...read more

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    Denomination: Lutheran

  • Jim Erwin avatar

    Be Loving

    Contributed by Jim Erwin on Dec 29, 2010
    based on 1 rating
     | 7,736 views

    We need to be loving because God is loving and He calls me to be loving.

    Be Loving Colossians 3:12-14 VIDEO: What is Love? What is love? Apparently, people have many definitions of what love really is. But the fact of the matter is that God is the only one who can define what love really is. We may want to look at the way the world defines love. But in the end, we get ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

  • Greg Smart avatar

    The Wrath Of God

    Contributed by Greg Smart on Oct 30, 2002
    based on 14 ratings
     | 3,457 views

    We hear a lot about the Love of God, and God is Love, but as God is Love His holiness demands His wrath.

    THE WRATH OF GOD 1. CREATED BY SIN REVEALED IN NATURE – ROMANS 1:18 - For the wrath of God is revealed from heaven against all ungodliness and unrighteousness of men, who hold the truth in unrighteousness; Because that which may be known of God is manifest in them; for God hath shewed it unto ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist