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  • John Stevenson avatar

    The Love Song Of The King

    Contributed by John Stevenson on Dec 26, 2004
    based on 38 ratings
     | 15,031 views

    A look at the Love Song of the King as found in Psalm 45.

    THE LOVE SONG OF THE KING PSALM 45 For the choir director; according to the Shoshannim. A Maskil of the sons of Korah. A Song of Love. My heart overflows with a good theme; I address my verses to the King; My tongue is the pen of a ready writer. (Psalm 45:1). This Psalm opens with a ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical Free

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    The Litmus Test Of Love Series

    Contributed by Matthew Kratz on Jun 11, 2016
     | 8,000 views

    1) Perfect Love & the Character of God (1 Jn. 4:7–8), 2) Perfect Love & the Coming of Christ (1 Jn. 4:9–11), 3) Perfect Love & the Christian’s Claim of Faith (1 Jn. 4:12–16), 4) Perfect Love & the Christian’s Confidence in Judgment (1 Jn. 4:17-21).

    In scientific experimentation, a Litmus Test is a test to establish the acidity or alkalinity of a mixture. The phrase has also been applied metaphorically to represent a crucial test using a single issue or factor as the basis for judgment. (Random House Kernerman Webster's College Dictionary, © ...read more

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    Denomination: Other

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    Contributed by Sermon Research Assistant on Dec 26, 2023
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     | 929 views

    This sermon encourages Christians to persevere in faith, embody brotherly love, righteous suffering, and heart service to God, as guided by Apostle Peter's teachings.

    Welcome, beloved, to this gathering of hearts and souls, united in our shared love for our Lord and Savior, Jesus Christ. We gather here, not as strangers or mere acquaintances, but as a family, bound by the divine love that transcends human understanding. Each of us brings a unique story, a unique ...read more

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  • Dr. Jonathan Vorce avatar

    The Irrefutable Law Of Love

    Contributed by Dr. Jonathan Vorce on Jan 3, 2018
    based on 1 rating
     | 10,083 views

    God's "Irrefutable Law of Love" is found in the Old Testament and the New Testament alike! God commands us to walk in love and offers to help us even at times when it seems to be very challenging! This message will encourage us to walk in God's love...

    Text: 1 John 2:7-17 INTRODUCTION: In the Greek language there are four words for our word “love”. • Eros: This is a sensual or erotic type of love. This word is never used in the New Testament. • Phileo: This is a brotherly type of love. (Philadelphia is known as the “City of Brotherly ...read more

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    Denomination: Church Of God

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    Everyone Loves A Scandal Series

    Contributed by Shawn Rose on Jan 13, 2009
    based on 1 rating
     | 4,561 views

    The people of Nazareth were offended at Christ teaching in their synagogue.

    EVERYONE LOVES A SCANDAL Text: Mark 6:1 – 6a Introduction: • It seems like almost everyone loves a scandal • Read about Lindsay Lohan’s latest trip to rehab in the Enquirer • Find out about the latest feud between Jennifer Aniston and Angelina Jolie in the Star • Time magazine’s top 10 scandals ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Please Hold For A Very Important Message From God !

    Contributed by Rev. Timothy Porter on Sep 8, 2014
     | 8,249 views

    God is trying to tell us something but we keep hanging up on Him

    PLEASE HOLD FOR AN IMPORTANT MESSAGE FROM GOD ! By Rev. Timothy G. Porter John 3:16 Introduction: The phone rang the other day and I answered it. After several seconds of silence, a voice on the other end of the line spoke and said: “Please hold for important ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

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    Living A Life Of Love Series

    Contributed by Brian Bill on Oct 23, 2011
    based on 4 ratings
     | 16,880 views

    The love of God should cause to live a life of love.

    Living a Life of Love 1 John 3:11-18 Rev. Brian Bill 10/23/11 Think with me about two sets of brothers. The first pair got their start a long time ago. While there was friction in their family while they were growing up, their sibling rivalry reared its head in a heated and horrible way when ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

  • Bob Soulliere avatar

    Love Each Other?

    Contributed by Bob Soulliere on Oct 1, 2005
    based on 21 ratings
     | 7,499 views

    How do we love as God does? What is real love? How do we love each other? questions we will try to answer.

    John 13:34&35 Love Each other? Did God create everything that exists? Does evil exist? Did God create evil? A University professor at a well known institution of higher learning challenged his students with this question. "Did God create everything that exists?" A student bravely replied, "Yes ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

  • Steven Simala Grant avatar

    Love Myths #4 Series

    Contributed by Steven Simala Grant on Feb 9, 2010
    based on 1 rating
     | 3,662 views

    Fearing God's rejection when we don't feel we measure up to his expectations is totally wrong.

    Love Myths #4: How Then Should We Love? February 7, 2010 Intro: In this sermon series on what it really means for us to live lives of love, I’ve hesitated to use many examples of love in the context of marriage because of our tendency to romanticize love rather than understand love from a ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    All For The Love Of A Girl Series

    Contributed by Denn Guptill on Feb 4, 2007
    based on 4 ratings
     | 4,081 views

    This is week three our CSI series where we look at various crimes in the Bible. This week we are looking at the murder of Uriah.

    He was a good man, an honourable man and yet he was betrayed by the one he loved the most and betrayed by the one he respected most and he never even saw it coming. He died believing he was fighting for a just cause, believing that his wife loved him and that his King believed in him. And he ...read more

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    Denomination: Wesleyan

  • Freddy Fritz avatar

    God's Love Demonstrated Series

    Contributed by Freddy Fritz on Mar 7, 2008
    based on 4 ratings
     | 5,980 views

    In this sermon we look at a fifth blessing of justification, a fifth possession in Christ, which is God’s love demonstrated.

    Scripture In Romans 5:1-11 we read of several blessings of justification. Let’s read Romans 5:1-11, paying special attention to verses 6-8, which is our text for today: "1 Therefore, since we have been justified by faith, we have peace with God through our Lord Jesus Christ. 2 Through him we have ...read more

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    Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

  • Rev. Duraimony Dickson avatar

    Our Love For Christ

    Contributed by Rev. Duraimony Dickson on Jul 28, 2025
     | 193 views

    There is a huge difference between enjoying a person who gives gifts and enjoying the gifts instead of the person. God is our all satisfying treasure and Father and Friend and Savior.

    Our Love for Christ Grace to you peace from God our Father and the Lord Jesus Christ. Today I want to explain how we can deepen “Our Love for Christ.” A personal relationship with Christ is a transformative connection with Jesus Christ, characterized by faith, trust, intimacy, and a commitment to ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

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    Love Them Back

    Contributed by Christian Cheong on Oct 28, 2014
    based on 1 rating
     | 5,410 views

    Expect oppositions in life and ministry, but stay focused. Listen to what God has to say, not man. Repay with grace, not justice.

    How do you handle oppositions - people who do not like you, make fun of you, and always coming at you, with or without good reasons. • And worst still, you can’t run away from them; you are called to serve them. That’s Moses’ experience. And that can be our experience ...read more

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    Denomination: Independent/Bible

  • Joel Pankow avatar

    Love Enough To Hate

    Contributed by Joel Pankow on Aug 31, 2022
     | 1,851 views

    Jesus calls us to hate those we are supposed to love. How? Why? Find out.

    9.4.22 Luke 14:25–35 25 Large crowds were traveling with Jesus. He turned and said to them, 26 “If anyone comes to me and does not hate his own father and mother, wife and children, brothers and sisters, yes, even his own life, he cannot be my disciple. 27 Whoever does not carry his own ...read more

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    Denomination: Lutheran

  • Roy Fowler avatar

    Is Love A Choice Or Not?

    Contributed by Roy Fowler on Sep 19, 2020
     | 3,281 views

    What is love?

    Illustration: A young teenage boy and girl were sitting in a swing on her parents front porch way up in the mountains of North Carolina. They spent a lot of time there away from everyone just them. They would talk about all kinds of things. Things about when they had grown up. What would they do: ...read more

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    Denomination: Independent/Bible