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  • Lynn Malone avatar

    The Light Of Love Series

    Contributed by Lynn Malone on Dec 5, 2018
     | 5,528 views

    Lights and Christmas go together like peas and carrots. This message series reflects on the candles of the Advent wreath. The message concerns the candle of love

    All the Pretty Lights: The Light of Love John 3:14 – 21 Light is life, and we come seeking life and light in this Advent season. We light candles to remind us of the light of Jesus Christ, and last week we lit the candle of hope as a symbol of Christ who is our hope. This week, we come to ...read more

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    Denomination: Methodist

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    Unconditional Love

    Contributed by Saumiman Saud on Dec 6, 2025
     | 91 views

    When we look at 1 John 4:16, it affirms that God loves us with unconditional love, and Christmas is the culmination of that love revealed in Jesus Christ. This love then calls us to remain in that love and manifest it toward others

    UNCONDITIONAL LOVE When we look at 1 John 4:16?, it affirms that God loves us with unconditional love, and Christmas is the culmination of that love revealed in Jesus Christ. This love then calls us to remain in that love and manifest it toward others. 1. Knowing and Believing His Love This verse ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

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    Compelled By Love Series

    Contributed by Brian Bill on Oct 22, 2025
    based on 1 rating
     | 513 views

    The love of Christ compels us to share His love with the lost.

    Compelled by Love 2 Corinthians 5:14-21 Rev. Brian Bill October 18-19, 2025 I sense you want to break out into praise for what God is doing, so let’s stand and give Him the glory by singing the Doxology together. Sing the Doxology Let’s remain standing as we read 2 Corinthians 5:14-21. For ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Constancy Of Love Series

    Contributed by Richard Mcnair on Oct 27, 2004
    based on 6 ratings
     | 3,953 views

    3rd on a series of 3 on 1st Cor 13

    Constancy of love. 13:8–13. 8 Charity never faileth: but whether there be prophecies, they shall fail; whether there be tongues, they shall cease; whether there be knowledge, it shall vanish away. 9 For we know in part, and we prophesy in part.10 But when that which is perfect is come, then ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

  • Jerry Cosper avatar

    A Model Of Love

    Contributed by Jerry Cosper on Jan 9, 2014
    based on 1 rating
     | 4,086 views

    Salvation is through the grace of Jesus Christ. Some people still insist on adding to the plan. They believe things like not only should you accept Jesus, but you need be baptized, or you need to be confirmed, or you need to take the Lord's Supper.

    JUL 28 2013PM A Model of Love Acts 15:22-35 The great decree of salvation issued by the early church should have settled the issue forever. There is no question; salvation is through the grace of our Lord Jesus Christ. But some people still insist on adding to the plan. They believe things ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

  • Jeffry Abitan avatar

    Express Love

    Contributed by Jeffry Abitan on Mar 7, 2020
     | 3,260 views

    Today I will preach about the other side of the coin, our love towards God. Christianity is a religion of action, religion of compassion, love, and mercy. FAITH WITHOUT ACTION IS A DEAD FAITH.

    How are we going to express our love for God? 1. Express your love to God by obeying If you love God to obey his commandments! John 14:23-24 Jesus replied, “Anyone who loves me will obey my teaching. My Father will love them, and we will come to them and make our home with them. 24 Anyone who ...read more

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    Denomination: Independent/Bible

  • Scott Bradford avatar

    The Character Of Love Series

    Contributed by Scott Bradford on Mar 20, 2007
    based on 9 ratings
     | 17,084 views

    This sermon is the 1st in a series on the fruits of the Spirit, or rather, the character of a Christian: Love!

    Remember "The Dating Game"? Where contestants asked eligble bachelors or bachelorettes questions to determine which one they would want to go on a date with. What if we did like "The Christian Game?" Like the Pastor or Administraitive Board had to ask potential members questions before they could ...read more

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    Denomination: United Methodist

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    The Greatest Of These Is Love Series

    Contributed by Mary Erickson on Feb 4, 2019
     | 6,081 views

    In baptism we have been called as agents of God's love

    February 3, 2019 Hope Lutheran Church Jeremiah 1:4-10; 1 Corinthians 13:1-13 The Greatest of These Is Love Friends, may grace and peace be yours in abundance in the knowledge of God and Christ Jesus our Lord. Today is Super Bowl Sunday. Two weeks ago, I was rooting for the Kansas City Chiefs and ...read more

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    Denomination: Lutheran

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    Unrequited Love

    Contributed by Alison Bucklin on Sep 28, 2023
     | 1,119 views

    Why doesn't God divorce his unfaithful people? We would, in his place.

    Hosea must have been crazy. God told him to marry a prostitute named Gomer, and so he did. Now, stories of reformed prostitutes who settle down and become good wives and mothers are a staple of romantic fiction. How many of you have seen Pretty Woman, starring Richard Gere as the rich man who falls ...read more

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    Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

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    Love Covers It

    Contributed by Jeff Pearce on Feb 26, 2013
    based on 1 rating
     | 7,083 views

    Quick lesson on paint night with the youth on how love covers sin.

    Love Covers it 1 Peter 4:8 Intro: Peter says above all 1: Things a) Thinking b) Feelings c) Preconceived notions or ideas d) What you’ve heard or think you know Point: above all these things, sometimes, no, at all times we have to turn our brains down a bit and let our hearts and the ...read more

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    Denomination: Other

  • Brian Moon avatar

    Full Of Love Series

    Contributed by Brian Moon on Jun 26, 2002
    based on 14 ratings
     | 5,473 views

    Part two of a series done on 1st John

    “Dear John,” part 2 (Full of Love) by Brian A. Moon Story – I love the game of Golf. To me there is nothing better than going out to the links on a warm summer afternoon. I love the anticipation as you drive up to the clubhouse and drop off your clubs. I love the smell of the grass and the fresh ...read more

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    Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

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    Real Love Series

    Contributed by Guy Caley on Aug 14, 2006
    based on 35 ratings
     | 14,565 views

    5th in the series "Love Notes: A Letter from John." What genuine love looks like.

    A girl gave a photo to a boy she was dating with this inscription on the back. “Dear Johnny, the last two weeks have been the best of my whole life. I will love you as long as the stars shine and until the oceans run dry. Love Susan. p.s. If we break up I want this picture back.” We know ...read more

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    Denomination: Assembly Of God

  • Mark A. Barber avatar

    True Love Series

    Contributed by Mark A. Barber on Aug 13, 2013
     | 4,470 views

    How can we be assured of our election? It is demonstrated in our love for God, then our brethren, then our neighbors, and finally to our enemies

    True Love I John 3:13-18 Introduction In the previous section, we are told that what one does defines the person. A person is not who he/she claims to be unless they can back their words with actions. If one speaks like Jesus and acts like the devil, he/she is the latter. The principal ...read more

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    Denomination: Independent/Bible

  • Jefferson Williams avatar

    Extraordinary Love Series

    Contributed by Jefferson Williams on May 2, 2021
     | 4,116 views

    A disciple of Jesus has extraordinary love for others.

    Discipleship Matters: Extravagant Love for Others Luke 7:36-50 Pastor Jefferson M. Williams Chenoa Baptist Church 05-02-2021 Pride vs. Promiscuity When I picked up the phone, I knew it was serious. My friend Andy knew Maxine and I were home in Memphis and he asked if he and his fiancée ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

  • Dr.W.Samuel Legon avatar

    Michael Is Dead - Guess Whose Alive

    Contributed by Dr.w.samuel Legon on Jun 28, 2009
    based on 4 ratings
     | 4,518 views

    Thousands of people across the world morn the death of Michael Jackson They go to his home trying to see him yet he is not there. They treat him like a God yet he is not a God . Many worship him yet he can do nothing for them He is just a man just

    Michael is dead ******** Guess whose alive********* Thousands of people across the world morn the death of Michael Jackson They go to his home trying to see him yet he is not there. They treat him like a God yet he is not a God . Many worship him yet he can do nothinMichael is ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist