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  • Brian Mavis avatar

    Wedding: Do The Things You Did At First

    Contributed by Brian Mavis on Oct 26, 2000
    based on 444 ratings
     | 39,318 views

    The theme of this wedding ceremony is based on Jesus' advice on keeping love renewed - "Do the things you did at first." I also personalize the ceremony by including comments from family and friends.

    SEATING OF GUESTS SEATING OF MOTHERS SONG – LIGHTING OF SIDE CANDLES BY MOTHERS PROCESSIONAL WELCOME (TO GUESTS) You have been honored by the invitation of a young man and a young woman to share in one of the happiest and holiest moments of their lives. You are their guests and the guests of ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

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    I Have Loved You Series

    Contributed by Scott Mathews on Mar 22, 2004
    based on 38 ratings
     | 3,898 views

    First in the Series "Before Christ (B.C) A look at Malachi, and what was going on in the heart of God before Immanuel.

    Adventure Christian Church of North Natomas Malachi 1 (p. 664) Series: Before Christ (B.C.) Title: “I Have Loved You” The prevalent system of denoting the years based on an erroneous 6th century calculation of the date of his birth… Before Christ (B.C.). Jesus actual birth is suggested to be ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

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    Torn Between Two Loves

    Contributed by Palitha Jayasooriya on Feb 10, 2016
    based on 10 ratings
     | 18,780 views

    This sermon shows how easily we can lose our first love for God due to other temptations.

    Torn Between Two Loves (1 JOHN 2:15-17) INTRODUCTION - Those who are part of the generation I grew up in would remember the 1977 pop hit 'Torn Between Two Lovers" sung by Mary MacGregor. It spoke about a lady who was attracted to 2 men at the same time. In the lyrics she tells one of them, 'It ...read more

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    Denomination: Assembly Of God

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    Do You Love Me?

    Contributed by Rev. Samuel Arimoro on May 3, 2025
     | 1,214 views

    Jesus does not first ask for your work, offering, or position. He first asks for your heart. Love is the root of every fruitful walk with God. Like Peter, you may have failed before, but Jesus still asks today: “Do you love Me?”

    DO YOU LOVE ME? By Rev. Samuel Arimoro Main Text: John 21:15-21 "So when they had dined, Jesus saith to Simon Peter, Simon, son of Jonas, lovest thou me more than these? He saith unto him, Yea, Lord; thou knowest that I love thee. He saith unto him, Feed my lambs. He saith to him again the ...read more

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    Denomination: Assembly Of God

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    It's Your Choice!

    Contributed by Melvin Newland on Feb 26, 2001
    based on 130 ratings
     | 29,846 views

    God is saying, "It’s your choice. You can choose either blessings or a curse. If you want blessings, then keep my commands."

    MELVIN M. NEWLAND, MINISTER RIDGE CHAPEL. KANSAS, OK A. Last Sunday the Israelites had begun their invasion of the Promised Land. Now today’s message begins some 5 years later as the invasion has come to an end. God has led them to victory after victory, & now the tribes are ready to ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

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    The Secret Of Priorities: How Seeking God Brings Everything Else

    Contributed by Antonio Manaytay on Apr 6, 2025
     | 602 views

    This sermon talks about how seeking God first, His kingdom and His righteousness, leads to provision.

    Life constantly tempts us to chase after many things — success, security, approval, comfort. Jesus knew this. In Matthew 6, He addresses our human anxiety about daily needs — food, clothing, and tomorrow. Then He drops a revolutionary command: “But seek first the kingdom of God and His ...read more

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    Denomination: Pentecostal

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    Thou Shall Love Thy Neighbor As Thyself

    Contributed by Charles R. Peck on Aug 19, 2012
    based on 5 ratings
     | 12,068 views

    Loving God is the first and great commandment.

    Thou Shall Love thy Neighbor as Thyself Matthew 22:34/40 Man that is not born again is spiritually bankrupt an unable to love his neighbor. He cannot fulfill the first and great commandment of the law. Yet he is morally responsible, working in a threefold relationship, with God, himself and with ...read more

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    Denomination: *other

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    Character Study Of Cornelius – The First Gentile Convert Series

    Contributed by Rev. Samuel Arimoro on Mar 26, 2025
     | 666 views

    Cornelius' story is a powerful example of God's love for all people. His faith, devotion, and obedience led to his salvation and played a crucial role in the spread of the gospel to the Gentiles.

    CHARACTER STUDY OF CORNELIUS – THE FIRST GENTILE CONVERT By Rev. Samuel Arimoro Main Text: Acts 10:1-48 "Then Peter opened his mouth, and said, Of a truth I perceive that God is no respecter of persons: But in every nation he that feareth him, and worketh righteousness, is accepted with ...read more

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    Denomination: Assembly Of God

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    God Is Love, So What? Series

    Contributed by David Petticrew on Mar 16, 2004
    based on 37 ratings
     | 5,027 views

    We love because God first loved us, an introduction to 1 Corinthians 13 from 1 John 4.

    Introduction God is love. It’s one of the unique claims of the Jewish / Christian tradition. Other religions have teach various truths about god. That he created, that he is just, that he is eternal. But only in the Jewish / Christian tradition do we have God is love. You look at the gods of ...read more

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    Denomination: Holiness

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    Love That Looks Like Jesus Series

    Contributed by Duane Wente on Oct 13, 2025
     | 385 views

    Love that looks like Jesus acts first, sacrifices deeply, and never gives up — it is the antidote to a world filled with hate.

    ### **Introduction** Video Ill.: Sermon Bumper - Shortened Music Lyric Video - Less Like Me by Zach Williams https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=hawc0emHq8c The last two weeks, we have been walking through a short series called Less Like Me: More Like Jesus, inspired by Zach Williams’ powerful ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

  • Derrick Thompson, Sr. avatar

    Do You Really Love The Lord? And Is He First Place In Your Life?

    Contributed by Derrick Thompson, Sr. on Oct 23, 2013
    based on 4 ratings
     | 18,681 views

    People like to talk about love, they like to say how much they love, but when the time comes to really demonstrate their love, sometimes they fail. Love should not be based on circumstances, but should be unconditional.

    First Church of God in Harvey Sunday Morning, August 5th, 2012 Let us pray Welcome As we listen and watch the news during the course of last week, so much has happened. We have heard good news, bad news, baffling news, but amidst all the news, we are still alive, and still being kept by the ...read more

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    Denomination: Church Of God

  • Scott Kircher avatar

    Love God Or Enjoy Life...is This Our Choice? Series

    Contributed by Scott Kircher on Nov 10, 2008
    based on 24 ratings
     | 7,191 views

    sermon 4 in first John series

    Love God or Enjoy Life – Is this our choice? Turn with me this morning to 1 John 2:15-17. Slide Last week we finished reading about the encouragement that John was giving to different maturity segments of the church. He knew that life is difficult sometimes and wanted to point out a few things to ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

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    Return To God

    Contributed by Rick Boyne on Jul 23, 2012
    based on 7 ratings
     | 9,995 views

    Move back to our first love.

    Return to God April 6, 2008 Morning Service Immanuel Baptist Church, Wagoner, OK Rick Boyne Message Point: Move back to our first love. Focus Passage: Revelation 2:1-7 Introduction: I. Notice what was good. a. Their deeds – they were a bunch of do gooders – a lot of churches ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    The Battle Cry Of Love Series

    Contributed by Matthew Kratz on Feb 6, 2018
    based on 1 rating
     | 13,874 views

    In Revelation 2:1-7 Christ sees not only our works but our heart. As believers He calls us back to our first love in a Battle Cry of Love. Christ clarifies His expectation for the church.

    Today is Super Bowl Sunday, and it’s obvious that a lot of people really love this day. Some love the pure competition of football. Others, are Patriots or Eagles fans. Some paid out as much as $10 000US for a ticket. Some love to tailgate party, others are looking forward to eating their body ...read more

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    Denomination: Other

  • Alan Thompson avatar

    Love Enough To Give It All Series

    Contributed by Alan Thompson on Mar 11, 2003
    based on 116 ratings
     | 12,171 views

    The first in a series which built on the "Interactions: Transformation" study book from Willow Creek Resources. Sermons follow study chapters.

    Transformation Series, Week 1 Love Enough to Give It All Matthew 22:34-40 A massively built woman with wild hair came storming into the clerk’s office and slammed the door shut behind her. She thrust a piece of paper at the clerk, she said, “Did you or did you not issue this license for me to ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist