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Return To God

Contributed by Rick Boyne on Jul 23, 2012

based on 7 ratings

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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

Scripture: Revelation 2:1-7

Denomination: Baptist

God Is Love, So What? Series

Contributed by David Petticrew on Mar 16, 2004

based on 37 ratings

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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

Scripture: 1 Corinthians 13:1-13

Denomination: Holiness

Love That Looks Like Jesus Series

Contributed by Duane Wente on Oct 13, 2025

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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

Scripture: John 13:34-35, Romans 5:8, Ephesians 5:2, 1 Corinthians 13:7, Ephesians 3:18-19 (view more) (view less)

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

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

Contributed by Derrick Thompson, Sr. on Oct 23, 2013

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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

Scripture: John 21:15-17

Denomination: Church Of God

Why Is There An Elephant In My Living Room?

Contributed by Edward Boyce on Jan 26, 2002

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Most folks have areas in their lives that they ignore. In this sermon, Jesus calls us to put first things first.

WHY IS THERE AN ELEPHANT IN MY LIVING ROOM? This morning I would like to tell you a story. It begins as does many stories with a very familiar phrase. Once upon a time on a fine spring day, a young mother sat through a very boring contract negotiation, while her son sat through a boring ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 15:1-9

Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

The Battle Cry Of Love Series

Contributed by Matthew Kratz on Feb 6, 2018

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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

Scripture: Revelation 2:1-7

Denomination: Other

It All Starts With Loving Jesus

Contributed by Charles Mallory on May 21, 2002

based on 54 ratings

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Learning to become a people who seek to love Jesus first and then choose to express this love found in Christ towards all things.

LOVE IS THAT WHICH FORGIVES THE MOST AND CONDONES THE LEAST. LOVE IS ONE OF THE WELL-KNOWN HALLMARKS OF JOHN’S LETTERS. OVER AND OVER AGAIN JOHN AFFIRMS THE IMPORTANCE OF LOVE AND MAKES IT ABUNDANTLY CLEAR WHAT PROMPTS SUCH LOVE AND WHY THE LOVE IS NECESSARY. JOHN WAS INSPIRED TO WRITE THESE ...read more

Scripture: 1 John 4:7-21

Denomination: Free Methodist

Love Enough To Give It All Series

Contributed by Alan Thompson on Mar 11, 2003

based on 116 ratings

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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

Scripture: Matthew 22:34-40

Denomination: Baptist

Loving God Through Trusting Series

Contributed by Brad Bailey on Mar 27, 2023

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Loving God Through Trusting Series: First Love: Forming Our Love for God Brad Bailey – March 12, 2023

Loving God Through Trusting Series: First Love: Forming Our Love for God Brad Bailey – March 12, 2023 Intro Do you remember when someone you consider yourself to love… spouse…parent… friend… when you said… “I want to stagnate this love… ?” “I want my love to fade and fizzle…so that it doesn’t ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 18:2-4, Isaiah 55:8-9, 2 Peter 3:9, John 16:33, John 14:1, John 14:16-17, John 14:23, John 14:27 (view more) (view less)

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Managing Anger God's Way Pt 1 Series

Contributed by David Welch on Jun 30, 2008

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First in a four part series on managing anger

“Understanding and Managing Anger Pt 1” INTRODUCTION In our study of bitterness, we discovered the devastating effects of sustained anger and unforgiveness not only for the individual but also for everyone they touch. Bitterness has to do with negative thoughts and feelings toward someone who has ...read more

Scripture: Ephesians 4:26-32

Denomination: Christian Missionary Alliance

It's About Love, Love, Love

Contributed by David Trexler on May 10, 2007

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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

Scripture: John 13:31-35

Denomination: Lutheran

Absolute Zero Series

Contributed by Byron Harvey on Nov 14, 2002

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This is the first in a series on I Corinthians 13.

“Absolute Zero” I Corinthians 13:1-3; 13 November 17, 2002 Love of Another Kind – I Corinthians 13 Priority One for the believer is given by Jesus in what we call “The Great Commandment”; He tells us that the most important thing we can do is to love God with all of our heart, our soul, our ...read more

Scripture: 1 Corinthians 13:1-3

Denomination: Evangelical Free

#1 - Letter To The Church At Ephesus Series

Contributed by Michael Collins on Apr 11, 2025

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This is a message on the letter to the Church at Ephesus. In this letter, Jesus commends this church for a lot of things, but also reprimands them for their focus on service to Him over a love for Him.

Letter # 1 – To the church at Ephesus Revelation 2:1-3 “To the angel of the church of Ephesus write, ‘These things says He who holds the seven stars in His right hand, who walks in the midst of the seven golden lampstands: 2 “I know your works, your labor, your patience, and that you cannot bear ...read more

Scripture: Revelation 2:1-7, Ephesians 5:27, Revelation 1:15, Revelation 1:20, Ephesians 2:8-10, Romans 12:9-21, Matthew 13:24-30, 1 Corinthians 5:10, Matthew 7:7, Galatians 6:9, 1 Corinthians 13:1-3, Revelation 2:14-15, Galatians 5:25, Revelation 1:13 (view more) (view less)

Denomination: Independent/Bible

Biblical Christianity: Falling In Love Series

Contributed by Dan Cale on Aug 22, 2005

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This is the first of a 4 part series comparing the early church of Acts 1-5 to today. This message looks at the idea of falling in love with Christ.

Biblical Christianity Pt 1 ¡V Falling In Love Mark 14:3-9 I want you to know that I spent a long time searching for what I am going to begin sharing with you today. It is perhaps the most important series of messages that I have shared in a long time. Listen to these passages of Scripture ...read more

Scripture: Mark 14:3-9

Denomination: *other

More Love Than Friends

Contributed by Darren Sirmans on Oct 27, 2011

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When you put God first, you will suffer. Over all your friends, you got to fight the good fight of faith

Joshua 24: 14-18 If I had a chance to speak individually to every American, I would say to them. “You have a right to be Christ like.” Instead of withdrawing from the presents of God, we should be trying to continue, in the things of God. Make a conscious effort to try to stay in the ...read more

Scripture: Joshua 24:14-18

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

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