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  • Mike Rickman avatar

    The Limit Of Love

    Contributed by Mike Rickman on Sep 5, 2008
    based on 4 ratings
     | 3,370 views

    Love must be expressed in the flesh in order for it to be real.

    September 7, 2008 Morning Worship Text: Luke 10:25-35 Subject: The Fruit of the Spirit Title: The Limit of Love Turn to Luke 10. What kind of love do you have in you? As I shared with you last week from Galatians 5:22-23, if you are born again you have certain attributes that now are alive ...read more

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    Denomination: Assembly Of God

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    The Gift Of Love Series

    Contributed by Jeffery Anselmi on Dec 7, 2018
     | 6,708 views

    Today we will open the awesome gift of love! This message comes from a series from Sermon Central, I want to acknowledge them for their help on this series

    INTRODUCTION • SLIDE #1 • What would Christmas be without Christmas music? • Let’s do a little participation exercise. • I will read a phrase from a Christmas song, and you TRY to guess the song. • We’re snuggled up together like two birds of a feather would be. (“Sleigh Ride”) • When we finally ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

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    For The Love Of Money?

    Contributed by Derek Geldart on Jul 29, 2019
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     | 7,626 views

    Ever wonder at what line a Christian crosses that makes money a trap and sin in their spiritual walk with Jesus? In this sermon I am going to outline a basic truth: putting trust in money and wealth and not God is a sin.

    For the Love of Money? 1 Timothy 6:6-19 Online Sermon: http://www.mckeesfamily.com/?page_id=3567 The Merriam-Webster dictionary defines money as a “medium of exchange” for goods and/or services. While one could barter to obtain the necessities of life such as food, shelter and clothing for ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Labor Of Love

    Contributed by Michael Deutsch on Jan 28, 2014
     | 7,914 views

    We are called to a labor of love in all we do, as we serve Christ in our work.

    Labor of Love Ephesians 6:5-9 September 1, 2013 How do you feel about your job? Studs Terkel, the famous Chicago author, interviewed hundreds of people about their jobs and recorded what they said in his 1974 book, Working: People Talk About What They Do All Day and How They Feel About What They ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Limitless Love

    Contributed by Ajai Prakash on Feb 13, 2014
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     | 11,905 views

    It is natural to love them that love us, but it is supernatural to love them that hate us. Love never fails.

    Opening illustration: Newspaper columnist and minister George Crane tells of a wife who came into his office full of hatred toward her husband. "I do not only want to get rid of him, I want to get even. Before I divorce him, I want to hurt him as much as he has me." Dr. Crane suggested an ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

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    Forbidden Love

    Contributed by Tim Strickland on Dec 9, 2014
     | 9,483 views

    Calling people to the true Love of God. Feel free to use any and all parts of this sermon.

    Forbidden Love Love is a vast topic when it comes to the Holy Word of God. It has much to say on the subject. We live in a world today that offers a paper thin kind of love. It says to us, do what I want you to do, and then, I will say “I love you”. The advertising companies offer ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Fresh Love Series

    Contributed by Jeffery Anselmi on Jan 3, 2020
    based on 1 rating
     | 4,756 views

    God loves his people with a fierce and jealous love that requires them to respond with fidelity and trust.

    • God loves his people with a fierce and jealous love that requires them to respond with fidelity and trust. SLIDE #1 Introduction • Today we begin a new four-week series in the book of Malachi. • This four-week series teaches us to love the things that God loves. • Through the words of the ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

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    Love Not The World

    Contributed by Imelda Mesa on Feb 13, 2022
     | 7,415 views

    You CAN NOT LOVE THE WORLD AND LOVE GOD AT THE SAME TIME

    Our relationship with God is the most important and critical relationship we can have in this life. It has no expiry date. Yet, you cannot take it for granted as if you will live for a million years. Like our other relationships, our relationship with God is a matter of personal choice. You’re ...read more

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    Denomination: Foursquare

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    A Loving Congregation Series

    Contributed by John Bright on Feb 2, 2025
     | 563 views

    Working through 1 Peter using consecutive expository preaching. Teaching sheet included at end of text.

    Series: 1 Peter Sermon: “A Loving Congregation” 1 Peter 1:22-25 Pastor John Bright 1 Peter 1 “22 Since you have purified your souls in obeying the truth through the Spirit in sincere love of the brethren, love one another fervently with a pure heart, 23 having been born again, not of corruptible ...read more

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    Denomination: Methodist

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    Love Is Kind

    Contributed by Roger Hasselquist on Oct 28, 2025
     | 315 views

    Our society is filled with things like road rage, revenge hit lists, and senseless shootings. Can we really make a difference in our society? The answer is yes, and the difference that we can make begins with being examples of simple Christian kindness.

    Alba 10-12-2025 LOVE IS KIND I Corinthians 13:4 Some years ago the “Dear Abby” column printed this letter: “Dear Abby, My mother used to be very critical of other family members, but always behind their backs. Any relative who visited her had to listen to endless bad mouthing of 'what's ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

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    Love The World

    Contributed by Ray Ellis on Aug 18, 2008
     | 3,197 views

    In John 3:16, what kind of a world is Jesus talking about that needs saving?

    Love the World John 3:16-21 John 3:16 rings out loud and clear, “God so loved the world…” As I have traveled to some of our Free Methodist mission work I have witnessed the suffering of different people. I asked myself, “If God loves the world, why does he allow innocent people to suffer?” In ...read more

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    Denomination: Free Methodist

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    Loving Christ Series

    Contributed by Jason Jones on Feb 3, 2011
     | 7,712 views

    Last in our vision 2011 series: New Riverlutions regarding the fuel for it all: a love for Christ that compels us

    Text: Psalm 71:15-24, Title: New Riverlutions: Love Christ, Date/Place: NRBC, 2/6/11, AM A. Opening illustration: Finish Strong video, Lyrics to Who is like You B. Background to passage: this is a psalm of old age. David (or whoever) was remembering and praying to God in their old age to again ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Arrested By Love Series

    Contributed by Mark Opperman on Jan 10, 2008
    based on 24 ratings
     | 36,049 views

    God wants to put a stop to our old way of living so that we might experience His restoration and know His love.

    Arrested by Love Acts 9:1-19 Intro: In my nearly 40 years, I’ve never been arrested. I did receive 3 speeding tickets and a traffic violation soon after I turned 16. Then I got another speeding ticket 3 years later- back when the interstate was still 55 MPH in ID, rather than 75. Of course I ...read more

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    Denomination: Assembly Of God

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    Love That Lasts Series

    Contributed by Rick Burdette on Feb 26, 2016
     | 6,196 views

    Love, God, Faithfulness, Fear vs. Assurance

    Love Like You Mean It – Love That Lasts 1 John 4:16-18 (pg. 857) February 28, 2016 Introduction: I have a joke I share with my mom almost every single week as she goes to the beauty parlor to get her hair “did.” She says they’re going to give her a ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

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    Arested By Love

    Contributed by Rev. Timothy Porter on Aug 22, 2014
     | 4,615 views

    How God is willing to go for the lost souls

    Arrested by Love Acts 9:1-9:19 Introduction: Explain or describe being arrested (how you are taken into custody or apprehended) Ask the question has any one here ever been arrested ?? -The apostle Paul refers to his first encounter with Jesus as an arrest, or as being apprehended by ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational