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  • 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
     | 18,435 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

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    Loving As Jesus Loved

    Contributed by Paul Fritz on Jul 19, 2004
    based on 24 ratings
     | 26,033 views

    "People don’t care how much you know until they know how much you care!"

    Loving as Jesus Loved (I Cor. 13:7-8) Illustration: One evening while appearing on CNN’s Larry King Live, Jack Kemp, the honorable congressman from New York, made an insightful comment about the reactionary religious right when he said, "People don’t care how much you know until they know how ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

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    Love Series

    Contributed by Dana Chau on Mar 9, 2004
    based on 50 ratings
     | 7,540 views

    Discover how God’s love restores hope for marriage.

    This morning, we continue our new series, Restoring Hope for Marriage. There was a time when I thought real Christians didn’t divorce. Then I found that one out of two Christian marriages end in divorce, the same statistic as non-Christians. Not only that, I began to counsel Christian couples on ...read more

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    Denomination: *other

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    Contributed by Sermon Research Assistant on Sep 28, 2023
    based on 3 ratings
     | 1,336 views

    Emphasize the power of faith in God's promises, even when they are not immediately visible.

    Good morning, friends! Today, we’re diving into the words of Daniel 10:12, a verse that vibrantly illustrates God's faithfulness to speak before we see it manifest, the power of faith to believe before we see it, and the assurance of God's work already done. This verse reminds us that God's ...read more

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    Is This The Fullness Of Time? Series

    Contributed by Paul Barreca on Aug 31, 2015
    based on 1 rating
     | 7,120 views

    There were signs to point us to the moment of Christ’s First Coming. There are also signs to point us to the moment of his Second Coming.

    I will have to admit, the popularity of Groundhog day eludes me. It’s all for laughs and entertainment, and maybe hope that the famous rodent’s shadow might bear some hope that winter will soon be over. People always seem to be looking for a sign. There were signs to point us to ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

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    Managing Anger God's Way Pt 1 Series

    Contributed by David Welch on Jun 30, 2008
    based on 4 ratings
     | 5,678 views

    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

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    Denomination: Christian Missionary Alliance

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

    Contributed by Scott Kircher on Nov 10, 2008
    based on 24 ratings
     | 7,054 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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    The Battle Cry Of Love Series

    Contributed by Matthew Kratz on Feb 6, 2018
    based on 1 rating
     | 13,613 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

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    God's Final Word

    Contributed by David Moore on Jun 27, 2008
    based on 4 ratings
     | 5,359 views

    This message shows how the people scorned God’s love, yet how God remained faithful in the loving of them and the sending of the Saviour

    God’s Final Word Text: Malachi 1:1-5 Introduction: We turn now to the last book of our Old Testament, to the book of Malachi, and to God’s final words with the nation for 400 years. Between Malachi and Matthew God says nothing, not one word. The next time He speaks to this nation it will not be ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    The First Promise – The Enduring Hope Series

    Contributed by Glenn Durham on Jun 7, 2010
    based on 9 ratings
     | 21,261 views

    God’s promise interposes Christ between us and Satan, sin, and self.

    Scripture Introduction Singer and songwriter Michael Card calls his Christmas album, “The Promise.” The words to the title song are: The Lord God said when time was full He would shine His light in the darkness He said a virgin would conceive And give birth to the Promise For a thousand years ...read more

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    Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

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    Lord Build Me In Patience Series

    Contributed by Justin Steckbauer on Apr 2, 2021
     | 2,821 views

    Be patient. That’s easier said than done isn’t it? Our first instinct is to complain along the way, isn’t it? That’s what happened when Moses led the Israelites into the wilderness.

    7 “Be patient, then, brothers and sisters, until the Lord’s coming. See how the farmer waits for the land to yield its valuable crop, patiently waiting for the autumn and spring rains. 8 You too, be patient and stand firm, because the Lord’s coming is near. 9 Don’t grumble against one another, ...read more

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    Denomination: Salvation Army

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    Love The Lord's Love

    Contributed by Timm Meyer on Feb 12, 2008
     | 5,543 views

    Epiphany 3(B) Love the Lord’s love. A servant girl proclaims this truth. A foreign leader hopes this is true. God’s prophet confirms this truth.

    LOVE THE LORD’S LOVE (Outline) January 27, 2008 - EPIPHANY 3 - 2 Kings 5:1-14 INTRO: When we hear about leprosy our minds may recall the ten lepers whom Jesus healed in the Gospel of Luke. As the lepers went on their way they were healed. Only one returned to give thanks. Jesus asked, ...read more

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    Denomination: Lutheran

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    The Theme Of Immigration, In The First Testament

    Contributed by John Fruner on Aug 13, 2002
    based on 13 ratings
     | 5,371 views

    Look at SARAH, HAGAR, NAOMI and RUTH as being agents in bring salvation to God’s people.

    THE THEME OF IMMIGRATION, IN THE FIRST TESTAMENT, AS ILLUSTRATED IN THE LIVES OF SARAH, HAGAR, NAOMI and RUTH SARAH (Genesis 12:1-9) Sarah is challenged by God to remove herself from her land and her home, all the places of security, and accompany her husband to a non-specific place. “Go ...read more

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    Denomination: Catholic

  • Revd Dr Ruwan Palapathwala avatar

    Forgiveness -- The Epitome Of God's Love For Us Series

    Contributed by Revd Dr Ruwan Palapathwala on Dec 16, 2024
    based on 1 rating
     | 496 views

    God's forgiveness heals, forgiveness restores, and forgiveness returns lost souls Home.

    While I was on the faculty at Trinity College Theological School, I had the privilege of being invited to serve on the Human Ethics Committee of the Royal Melbourne Hospital. As we know, the Royal Melbourne Hospital is the teaching hospital of Melbourne University. It is directly attached to the ...read more

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    Denomination: Episcopal/Anglican

  • Alan Thompson avatar

    Love Enough To Give It All Series

    Contributed by Alan Thompson on Mar 11, 2003
    based on 116 ratings
     | 11,940 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