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  • Dean Rhine avatar

    Unconditional Love

    Contributed by Dean Rhine on May 13, 2008
     | 9,490 views

    Seeing love in the story of Ruth

    One of the things we realize is that often we don’t love like we should. We’re not good lovers! Now, you might think you’re a pretty good lover -- at least your spouse thinks so. You show affection well. You give nice gifts to family members. You provide well for your family. You have ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

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    The Love Of Christ Series

    Contributed by Jerry Hillyer Ii on May 13, 2008
     | 3,514 views

    Part 7 in a 10 part series from Colossians. This sermon deals with our progress in holiness.

    THE SUPREMACY OF CHRIST COLOSSIANS 3:12-17: THE LOVE OF CHRIST SERMON #7: MAY 11, 2008 JERRY L. HILLYER, II Introduction 12Therefore, as God’s chosen people, holy and dearly loved, clothe yourselves with compassion, kindness, humility, gentleness and patience. 13Bear with each other and forgive ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

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    A Mother's Love

    Contributed by John Sattler on May 14, 2008
    based on 7 ratings
     | 16,201 views

    A child first experiences God’s love through his mother.

    “A Mother’s Love" 5/11/2008 Rev. John Sattler Holy Cross Lutheran Church Indianapolis, Indiana 5/14/2008 Isaiah 66 13 As a mother comforts her child, so will I comfort you; VIDEO – Mom’s 101 http://sermoncentral.sermonspice.com/listings/88/Mother’s%20Day/ It’s humorous sometimes how children ...read more

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    Denomination: Lutheran

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    A Mother's Love

    Contributed by Larry Finley on May 15, 2008
    based on 4 ratings
     | 4,690 views

    Mary’s devotional act expresses a Mother’s Love

    1. ACTIVE LOVE A. Deliberate 1. She had heard & received His Words 2. “Come Unto Me” – she came & sat at His feet 3. “I will give you rest” – nothing else mattered 4. “ Die & third day rise” – only one who believed B. Delicate 1. quietly stood to feet- no loudness/showboating 2. ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

  • Dr. Jerry N. Watts avatar

    First Love Series

    Contributed by Dr. Jerry N. Watts on Sep 19, 2010
    based on 1 rating
     | 16,632 views

    To have revival in our lives means we must have a ’our first love’ in perspective. Credit where it is due; Many years ago I heard a message by Ron Phillips which inspired this message.

    First Love Revelation 2:1-7 * It’s an old story, I’ve told it before, you’ve heard it before, but here it is again; Couple was married for 50 years! Problem was, all they did was fuss. About everything!! For their 50th anniversary their kids chipped in to give them their most needed gift; a trip ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Called To Love

    Contributed by Anthony Soyao on Oct 1, 2010
    based on 1 rating
     | 2,790 views

    Paul’s exhortation in regards to the Priority of Love, the Personification of Love and the Permanence of Love

    Called to Love 1 Corinthians 13:1-13 1. The Priority of Love (Verse 1 – 3) A. It is important than the gift of tongues (Verse 1) B. It is important than the gift of prophesy, knowledge and faith (Verse 2) C. It is important than everything that we have (Verse 3) 2. The Personification of Love ...read more

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    Denomination: Catholic

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    The Love Of Christ

    Contributed by Jerry Flury on Oct 4, 2010
    based on 14 ratings
     | 42,661 views

    Christ commanded us to love one another even as He loves us. For us to know how to love each other we must understand the character of the rich deep love that Jesus Christ that Paul describes in Ephesians 3 as surpassing knowledge.

    The Love of Christ John 15:9-17 Christ commanded us to love one another even as He loves us. For us to know how to love each other we must understand the character of the rich deep love that Jesus Christ that Paul describes in Ephesians 3 as surpassing knowledge. I. His love is ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Love And Marriage

    Contributed by Jason Jones on Oct 25, 2010
    based on 4 ratings
     | 10,195 views

    Exposition of 1 Corinthians 7:1-6 regarding sex and marriage and celibacy

    Text: 1 Corinthians 7:1-6, Title: Love and Marriage, Date/Place: NRBC, 10.24.10, AM A. Opening illustration: The Worship leader of First Church Big was having a problem. He never had a problem of putting together a worship service together to match the Pastor’s sermon but this Sunday he had met his ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Love On Display

    Contributed by Martin Holland on Feb 8, 2013
     | 4,531 views

    When it comes to loving the model for every believer is Jesus Himself.

    Love on Display John 13:1, 31-35 When it comes to loving the model for every believer is the Lord Himself. We can truly never love without the gift of the Holy Spirit and complete yielding unto Him in this grace. Ephesians 2:4 But God who is rich in mercy, for His great love wherewith He loved ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Love Perfected Series

    Contributed by Dennis Davidson on Feb 11, 2013
    based on 14 ratings
     | 32,006 views

    We have just seen that God's love is proclaimed in the Word, proven at the Cross & now we will find it is perfected in believers. Those believers who abide in God will find God's love being perfected in their lives.

    1 JOHN 4:12-19 [LIFE, LIGHT & LOVE SERIES] LOVE PERFECTED [Romans 8:1-17] God’s love is a selfless love. It considers the welfare of those He loves. If God considered only Himself; He would not have created such rebellious beings much less sent the Lord Jesus Christ into the world. ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    The Love Of God

    Contributed by Rick Boyne on Feb 11, 2013
    based on 5 ratings
     | 13,016 views

    Nothing can separate us from God, once we are in Christ Jesus.

    The Love of God February 10, 2013 Morning Service Immanuel Baptist Church, Wagoner, OK Rick Boyne Message Point: Nothing can separate us from God, once we are in Christ Jesus. Focus Passage: Romans 8:31-39 Supplemental Passage: Therefore we do not lose heart, but though our outer man is ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Readical Love

    Contributed by Dewayne Bolton on Feb 12, 2013
     | 4,969 views

    To help us to understand a little more the greatness of God's love and how we are to love.

    RADICAL LOVE By Dewayne Bolton I Corinthians 13: 1-13 Love is the greatest thing in the world; this is so because it comes from the greatest person in the world. When God created man and breathed into him the breath of life He also breathed into him the capacity to love, as well as the desire to ...read more

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    Denomination: Holiness

  • Matthew Davaughn Cox avatar

    Love Or Hate?

    Contributed by Matthew Davaughn Cox on Mar 5, 2013
    based on 5 ratings
     | 7,754 views

    Hatred stirs up dissension, but love covers over all wrongs. Proverbs 10:12 (NIV)

    I. Today's message will be one talking about Love or Hate. a. By the end of the message you will have been done reflected on love and also hate. b. Theses two small words actually go hand and hand in today's society. c. You can love some people and hate others, but is that what God would have us to ...read more

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    Amazing Love Series

    Contributed by Michael Mccartney on Apr 3, 2013
     | 10,639 views

    Easter describes for us the power of love and that love is an “Amazing love” that astounds all who become recipients of it!

    Series: Amazed? Sermon 1: Amazing Savior! - Palm Sunday Sermon 2: Amazing Grace! – Good Friday Sermon 3: Amazing Love! – Easter Sunday Video Clip: From Amazing Love --- http://www.godtube.com/watch/?v=WDZLD7NX Main Scripture Texts: Hosea 1:2-3; 3:1-3; 9:1; 14: 1-2:9 John ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

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    Unparalleled Love

    Contributed by Ralph Andrus on Sep 24, 2012
     | 4,061 views

    1. The Object of His Love 2. The Purpose of His Love 3. The Results of His Love

    Romans 5:8 8 But God commendeth his love toward us, in that, while we were yet sinners, Christ died for us. - So often God’s love does not seem very evident 8 But God commendeth his love toward us, in that, while we were Building an ark people would not believe & mocked us 8 But God ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist