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  • Greg Nance avatar

    Fresh Love

    Contributed by Greg Nance on Nov 18, 2009
     | 3,422 views

    New commandment? I thought love was as old as Genesis. What’s new about Jesus’ commandment to love?

    What’s Fresh about Love? John 13:31-38 When therefore he had gone out, Jesus said, "Now is the Son of Man glorified, and God is glorified in Him; if God is glorified in Him, God will also glorify Him in Himself, and will glorify Him immediately. "Little children, I am with you a little while ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

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    Testify Of Love

    Contributed by Bobby Daniel on Dec 14, 2009
     | 3,722 views

    A follow-up Thanksgiving sermon that came a week after giving our congregation a "Love Loud Dare".

    Testify of Love Matthew 5:13-16 Thom Tapp, a pastor in TN and one of my favorite cartoonists said this yesterday, “Thanksgiving is not a season, it is a way of life. How can a Christian NOT be thankful?” As born again believers, we have every reason to be thankful, and not just once a year...but ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Christmas Love

    Contributed by Robert Sickler on Dec 15, 2009
     | 12,522 views

    We must look through all the Christmas distractions and focus our attention on the love that highlights this season.

    CHRISTMAS LOVE ILLUSTRATION My son raises pigs. It is a hobby that is growing out of being a hobby. I myself like pigs, as long as the pigs belong to someone else. Actually, I grew up on a farm and I found the pig to consistently be the easiest of the farm animals to deal with. Pigs are ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian Church

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    Fervent Love Series

    Contributed by Joseph Mcculley on Nov 24, 2005
    based on 9 ratings
     | 7,753 views

    Christians should have genuine love for each other.

    1 Peter 1:22-25 Fervent Love Introduction: In verse 13 Peter began to apply the truths learned in v. 1-12. He told us that because of what God has done we should 1) gird up our minds 2) Be sober in our conduct 3) have a hope that does not waver 4) Be Holy in all that we do. Then, last week, ...read more

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    Denomination: Independent/Bible

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    The Love Of A Believer Series

    Contributed by Bob Briggs on Nov 27, 2005
    based on 9 ratings
     | 5,908 views

    the do’s and don’t of a believers love

    Christianity is different from the way non-believers live. Instead of revenge, anger, hatred, the believer takes the higher road, the road of love. Why do we love? Because Christ loves us. Amy Carmichael wrote, “If I belittle those whom I am called to serve, talk of their weak points in ...read more

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    Denomination: Pentecostal

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    Loving The Unlovely Series

    Contributed by David Elvery on Nov 27, 2005
    based on 29 ratings
     | 13,276 views

    Looking at how we should treat unlovely people

    Our attitude to the Unlovely – Luke 5:27-32 Gladstone Baptist Church – 19/9/04 “It was a beautiful Sunday morning and people were filling the church to its fullest capacity. As they filed in, each were given a bulletin filled with announcements, a sermon outline, etc. At the end of the line ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

  • Tony Grant avatar

    God Is Love

    Contributed by Tony Grant on Nov 28, 2005
    based on 74 ratings
     | 14,070 views

    Love is about relationships, and to really understand love, we need to think about the greatest possible relationship for a human being, a relationship with God.

    God is Love 1 John 4:7-12 02/20/05 2267 words 7 Beloved, let us love one another, because love is from God; everyone who loves is born of God and knows God. 8 Whoever does not love does not know God, for God is love. 9 God’s love was revealed among us in this way: God sent his only Son into the ...read more

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    Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

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    God Is Love Series

    Contributed by Jeff Simms on Dec 2, 2005
    based on 6 ratings
     | 8,141 views

    The Attributes of God series: how God is love and what that means to us

    Godislove 11/27/05 am Rev. Jeff Simms, SBC Philippi The Attributes of God: God is Love 1 John 4:7-12 Primary Purpose: To look at how God is love and what response we should have to that. We have been looking at the attributes of God’s nature. If we stopped where we are today, you might come ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

  • Ken Powell avatar

    Extravagent Love

    Contributed by Ken Powell on Dec 7, 2005
    based on 11 ratings
     | 5,000 views

    Mary finds herself in a situation where Jesus is present and she wants to somehow show her love to Him. She knows in the Spirit that she will never have this opportunity again. Mary Loves Jesus and wants to demonstrate her love to him some way. Whatev

    EXTRAVAGANT LOVE Story of Jesus anointed at Bethany Mark 14:1-9 3 Points (1) The Situation (2) The Condemnation (3) The Commendation Mark is bringing to our attention the events of the last week that Jesus spends in Jerusalem just before His arrest, trial & crucifixion. Its also Passion Week & ...read more

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    Denomination: Pentecostal

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    The Manner Of Love

    Contributed by Jerry Flury on May 2, 2005
    based on 10 ratings
     | 3,866 views

    I Corinthians 13 is often used as a text in weddings, quoted in Valentine’s Day cards and applied to the love between a man and a woman. However, this passage of Scripture is primarily is speaking of how love is to be demonstrated within the church betwee

    THE MANNER OF LOVE I CORINTHIANS 13 INTRODUCTION: I Corinthians 13 is often used as a text in weddings, quoted in Valentine’s Day cards and applied to the love between a man and a woman. However, this passage of Scripture is to be understood in light of its context. Paul is writing to the church ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    A Loving Parent

    Contributed by Timothy Gardner on May 14, 2005
    based on 37 ratings
     | 9,030 views

    Parents have a duty to raise their children in the Lord!

    Introduction: I would like to read you a story out of Chicken Soup for the Soul written by Michelle Lawrence called “Almie Rose.” Listen. It was at least two months before Christmas when nine-year-old Almie Rose told her father and mother that she wanted a new bicycle. As Christmas drew nearer, ...read more

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    Denomination: Salvation Army

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    The Greatest Love Series

    Contributed by Jeff Strite on Jun 6, 2005
    based on 66 ratings
     | 31,101 views

    John 3:16 is so simple and easily understood that sometimes we fail to understand how majestic and powerful it’s underlying message can be.

    OPEN: I once read the story of a man had been driving on an out-of-the-way 2 lane highway running thru the rural countryside. He noticed an old tumbledown shack standing in the middle of an open field. He had to smile to himself as he read the crudely printed message on one whole side of the ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

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    Love For This World Series

    Contributed by Tim Byrd on Jun 16, 2005
    based on 16 ratings
     | 6,134 views

    Part 4 in a study through the book of 1 John...

    “Love for This World” Text: 1 John 2:12-17 Last weeks message the writer John, focused on those that said they loved God but hated their brother. We looked three reasons why Christians should love one another: 1. God has commanded us to love 1 John 2:7-11 2. We have been born of God and God’s love ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

  • Michael Luke avatar

    The Loving Father

    Contributed by Michael Luke on Jun 17, 2005
    based on 10 ratings
     | 10,574 views

    A Father’s Day message from the parable of the prodigal son.

    SPECIAL DAY: FATHER’S DAY TEXT: LUKE 15:11-32 TITLE: “THE LOVING FATHER” INTRODUCTION: A. I like this little prayer for dads: Mender of toys, leader of boys, Changer of fuses, kisser of bruises, ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

  • James Harrington avatar

    The Power Of Love

    Contributed by James Harrington on Jun 20, 2005
    based on 4 ratings
     | 4,912 views

    From Columbine to Red Lake, CEO’s stealing millions of dollars, crooked politicians and church splits, one has to cry out, "Where is the power of love?"

    The Power Of Love Matthew 22:34-40 Hearing that Jesus had silenced the Sadducees, the Pharisees got together. (35) One of them, an expert in the law, tested him with this question: (36) "Teacher, which is the greatest commandment in the Law?" (37) Jesus replied: "’Love the Lord your God with all ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ