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  • Tim Zingale avatar

    Mary's Extravagant Love

    Contributed by Tim Zingale on Mar 19, 2007
    based on 36 ratings
     | 11,435 views

    A sermon for the 5th Sunday in Lent

    5th Sunday in Lent John 12:1-8 "Mary’s Extravagant Love" 12:1 ¶ Six days before the Passover, Jesus came to Bethany, where Lazarus was, whom Jesus had raised from the dead. 2 There they made him a supper; Martha served, and Lazarus was one of those at table with him. 3 Mary took a pound of ...read more

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    Denomination: Lutheran

  • Sheldon Rox avatar

    A Mother Who Was Loved

    Contributed by Sheldon Rox on Mar 24, 2007
    based on 14 ratings
     | 11,415 views

    A message about a mother who left to soon.

    My Mother Dolores E Rox Home Going Service Corinthian Baptist Church April 7, 2004 There are five people in my life that have made me the person I am today, my grandfather who was the pillar of this family, my grandmother our spiritual inspiration, my uncle Billy who no matter what was going on, ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

  • Kemuel Travis avatar

    How To Love God

    Contributed by Kemuel Travis on Mar 29, 2007
    based on 34 ratings
     | 9,955 views

    To show what it means when we truly love God.

    -Ask almost anyone in the united states if they love God and the answer would be “Yes!” -Sometimes, though, I think people misunderstand the question -Sometimes they think the question is “Do you love what God does for you?” -They have a servant kind of God -Some think the question is, “Do you ...read more

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    Denomination: Wesleyan

  • David Owens avatar

    God's Love And Ours Series

    Contributed by David Owens on Apr 5, 2007
    based on 1 rating
     | 5,137 views

    The most important thing for us to know and experience is the love of God. Once we know his love, we can pass it on to others.

    A. Now for today’s lesson from 1 John… B. How many of you have heard about the book and movie called “The Secret”? 1. Here is some of the verbiage being used to advertise “The Secret”: “The Secret is released to the world! This ground-breaking feature length movie presentation reveals The Great ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

  • Christopher Martin avatar

    Speaking Of Love & Marriage

    Contributed by Christopher Martin on Aug 16, 2008
    based on 4 ratings
     | 9,140 views

    A wedding sermon for a young couple just out of college. I used a dual text, Genesis 2:18-24 and 1 Corinthians 13:4-7.

    Justin and Amanda, here you are, standing in front of this altar, surrounded by your family and friends, ready to make your vows as husband and wife. All the planning, all the phone calls, little details you have had to prepare for, it’s all over, and here you are. Your wedding day. It’s my hope ...read more

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    Denomination: Lutheran

  • K. Edward Skidmore avatar

    Jesus Loves Me Series

    Contributed by K. Edward Skidmore on Aug 21, 2008
    based on 11 ratings
     | 18,514 views

    Sermon #5 in the Hymn-writers series is about William Bradbury who wrote the music and chorus for "Jesus Loves Me"

    Jesus Loves Me CHCC: August 10, 2008 INTRODUCTION: What would you guess is the best-known Christian Song all over the world? I bet it’s a toss-up between Silent Night, Amazing Grace … the song we’re going to talk about today. For over a hundred years this has been the first song many ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

  • Chris Surber avatar

    Love Without Walls

    Contributed by Chris Surber on Aug 27, 2008
    based on 4 ratings
     | 5,714 views

    Let us be a people of increasing commitment to sharing the love of God with one another and sharing the love of Christ without walls.

    Love Without Walls, Romans 12:9-21 Introduction An escaped prisoner in the Civil War wandered for many days and nights, seeking the Union lines. At last, in the dusk of the early twilight, he came to a camp which he supposed belonged to the Confederates. Before he knew it he was surrounded by the ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian Church

  • Jeff Strite avatar

    Jesus Loves Me Series

    Contributed by Jeff Strite on Sep 1, 2008
    based on 76 ratings
     | 55,373 views

    This simple children’s song carries a more intriguing message than many of us know. What is the key to its power?

    OPEN: Years ago, a large Atlanta church was televising the service where they had asked a retired 92 year minister preach from its pulpit. There was a warm welcome as he was introduced and, as the applause quieted down, the old man rose from his high back chair and walked slowly, with great effort ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

  • Matthew Sickling avatar

    Celebrate God's Love

    Contributed by Matthew Sickling on Sep 7, 2008
    based on 9 ratings
     | 16,074 views

    This sermon focuses on several characteristics of God’s love.

    TITLE: Celebrate God’s Love Text: 1 John 4:7-12 Date: 9/07/08 Location: Sulphur Spring Baptist Introduction: As I mentioned earlier this is the week of prayer for State Missions and we will be having our special mission study tonight. The Theme of this year’s study is “Celebrate God’s ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

  • Mike Fogerson avatar

    Love, Joy, Peace Series

    Contributed by Mike Fogerson on Sep 8, 2008
    based on 4 ratings
     | 4,387 views

    The fruits of the Spirit are important in the life of a believer.

    GETTING FRUIT FROM GOD’S GARDEN SERIES: LOVE, JOY, PEACE May 4, 2008 FBC Chester, IL Dr. Mike Fogerson Gal. 5.19-24 A ILLUSTRATION B In Romans 8, Paul dwells on the work of the Holy Spirit in the life a believer. 1 He describes in great detail what the Holy Spirit does in, for, and ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

  • Scott Jensen avatar

    Love Your Neighbor

    Contributed by Scott Jensen on Sep 11, 2008
    based on 4 ratings
     | 11,818 views

    Love your neighbor as yourself is the greatest expression of Christian attitude.

    Love Your Neighbor Romans 13:8-14 Some of the simplest passages come with the most profound concepts. These passages often take the most basic of ideas and state them in unusual ways. But, the purest of truths are some of these simple words. Do not murder. Do not steal. Do not cheat on ...read more

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    Denomination: Lutheran

  • Billy Ricks avatar

    Falling In Love With Jesus

    Contributed by Billy Ricks on Sep 29, 2008
    based on 4 ratings
     | 7,781 views

    When faced with a barrage of questions from the Sadducees, Pharisees and Herodians. They asked political, religious, and ethical questions. However, the master Jesus answered the life question. What is the most important commandment of all. Love God a

    Intro: What a question! What is the most important commandment of all? What is the most important thing that God has said to us!! What you must know is that the Scribes, Pharisees, and Sadducees had not stopped with the law of God. There were 613 laws that were to be observed. 365 of those ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

  • Dusan Tillinger avatar

    Jesus´ Project Of Love

    Contributed by Dusan Tillinger on Sep 15, 2011
     | 5,017 views

    This sermon can be used during Maundy Thursday or connected with the Lord Supper.

    Maundy Thursday “A new command I give you: Love one another. As I have loved you, so you must love one another. By this everyone will know that you are my disciples, if you love one another.” John 13, 34-35 When the public contest for the design of the Czech National Library building ...read more

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    Denomination: Lutheran

  • Scott Chambers avatar

    Love Your Enemies? Series

    Contributed by Scott Chambers on Sep 27, 2011
    based on 4 ratings
     | 6,560 views

    This message is the second in a series that deals with some of the difficult sayings of Jesus. This message deals with Jesus’ call to love your enemies.

    Sometimes we hear something that sounds so unreasonable our response is, “You have got to be kidding.” I believe in our text we encounter Jesus saying something that really sounds unreasonable. In fact this statement goes against what we consider to be reasonable. This statement goes against ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

  • Don Vanzant avatar

    Spirit Fruit -- Love

    Contributed by Don Vanzant on Sep 30, 2011
     | 3,852 views

    God promises to produce love in us that is unconditional; the same love that He has for us.

    “Fresh fruit is good for you.” Strawberries, peaches, cantaloupe, watermelon, grapes, apples, oranges, etc. Three servings a day of fresh vegetables and fruit will make us feel better, live longer, body will function better. Fresh fruit is good for you. This is not a nutritional ...read more

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    Denomination: Disciples Of Christ