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  • Dennis Davidson avatar

    Love The Brethren Series

    Contributed by Dennis Davidson on Oct 29, 2012
    based on 14 ratings
     | 21,082 views

    The Christian way of life or walking in the light involves not only fellowship with God & with the brethren (1:5-7), consciousness & confession of sin (1:8-10), obedience by imitation of Christ (2:1-6). Walking in the light also requires love of the breth

    1 JOHN 2: 7-11 [LIFE, LIGHT & LOVE SERIES] LOVE THE BRETHREN [Romans 13:8-10] "I just love that hat!" "Man, I really love the old-fashioned kind of baked beans!" “But, Mom, don’t you realize that Tim and I love each other?" Words, like coins, can be in circulation for such a long ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    The Primacy Of Love Series

    Contributed by Dennis Davidson on Oct 29, 2012
    based on 9 ratings
     | 18,731 views

    This paragraph again describes the Christian's responsibility toward all men. Our relationship to others can be summarized in one word, namely Love. Love one another is the basic principle of the Christian life.

    ROMANS 13: 8-10 [CHRISTIAN RELATING SERIES] THE PRIMACY OF LOVE The previous paragraph dealt with God-invested authority to government, the submission to rulers, the payment of taxes, and respect for those in public office. Having spoken about the Christian obligation to the state, Paul turns ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    The Fruit Of Love Series

    Contributed by Ricardo Rodriguez on Nov 1, 2012
    based on 1 rating
     | 7,106 views

    One of the best-known writings of the Bible is found in 1 Corinthians 13. It is recited very often, but very seldom is understood—is a reading of routine, but is forgotten easily. 1 Corinthians 13 describes love as a conduct, not only a pleasant feeling

    Ice Breaker: What has been more difficult for you, to give or receive Love? Key verse: 1Corinthians 13:1-13. INTRODUCTION One of the best-known writings of the Bible is found in 1 Corinthians 13. It is recited very often, but very seldom is understood—is a reading of routine, but is ...read more

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    Denomination: Apostolic

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    Feel The Love

    Contributed by Mark Opperman on Feb 16, 2012
    based on 4 ratings
     | 6,981 views

    The Bible gives us insight that will help us rekindle the love in each of our relationships. God's love will help you love your spouse, your kids, other family, friends, the unreached, and those difficult to love. With God's help we can do Philippians 2:1

    Feel the Love Philippians 2:1-2 -Valentine’s Day is a couple of days away, and with love in the air, many couples all over the world will be saying “I do” to each other on Feb. 14. -But unlike years past, not many will leave their reception with a shower of rice. By the ...read more

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    Denomination: Assembly Of God

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    For The Love Of The Church

    Contributed by Bill Burress on Feb 25, 2012
    based on 1 rating
     | 7,438 views

    A message on Christ love for His church.

    “For The Love Of The Church” This is the week for love. Kids from age 5 to 95 will be getting and receiving cards with a love theme because Tuesday is Valentines Day. And with that in mind I thought a love sermon was just the thing for this morning and I ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

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    True Love

    Contributed by Antonio Silveira on Mar 2, 2012
    based on 1 rating
     | 6,074 views

    True Love is not a religious experience, as some Christians want to convince us. Love is part of our Nature and we need to cultivate it in order to have a real relationship with God. Without love life has no meaning.

    True Love is not a religious experience, as some Christians want to convince us. Love is part of our Nature and we need to cultivate it in order to have a real relationship with God. Without love life has no meaning. Today we will learn what God has to say about it. Let's start at 1 Corinthians ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Not Loving The World Series

    Contributed by Jerry Cosper on Mar 7, 2012
    based on 1 rating
     | 7,575 views

    How do we know if we really know God? We have been discussing a series of 7 tests for the past few weeks to determine if we really know God. Tonight we take test #4. Do we love the world? This is another test the believer can take to determine whether

    How do we know if we really know God? We have been discussing a series of 7 tests for the past few weeks to determine if we really know God. Tonight we take test #4. Do we love the world? This is another test the believer can take to determine whether or not he knows God. READ SCRIPTURE ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    The Gift Of Love Series

    Contributed by Kevin Ruffcorn on Mar 20, 2012
    based on 1 rating
     | 7,801 views

    Jesus tells us there are real consequences in our lives. He tells us this so that we can see the contrasts, look clearly at our lives, appreciate the gracious gift of God as a gift of love and live in fearless confidence of that love.

    John 3:14-21 “The Gift of Love” INTRODUCTION Traveling in foreign countries it becomes apparent to the observant tourist that there are basically two different types of travelers. There is the traveler who packs his or her country in the suitcase and brings the country on the ...read more

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    Denomination: Lutheran

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    The Same Love

    Contributed by Eric Johnson on Mar 27, 2012
     | 9,292 views

    A sermon inspired by Paul Baloche's single, "The Same Love"

    Integrity Music Paul Baloche – “The Same Love” Sermon Outline THE SAME LOVE You choose the humble and raise them high You choose the weak and make them strong You heal our brokenness inside and give us life The same love that set the captives free The same love that opened eyes ...read more

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    Denomination: *other

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    Love First

    Contributed by Steven Simala Grant on Apr 10, 2012
     | 3,527 views

    We see real love in Jesus as he gave up his life for us.

    Love First Jan 8, 2012 Intro: Let’s start with a little exercise: I want you to think of a fictional character that is widely admired. I’ll give you a bit of a start – I looked online for some lists of famous fictional characters and came up with some names: Batman, James ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Loving In Holiness

    Contributed by Jon Lipka on Apr 15, 2012
     | 3,296 views

    God's love for us compels us to evangelize, and we are able to proclaim God’s salvation because we ourselves have received it

    When designing a building, I typically don’t work alone. Although I could produce all of the necessary documents myself, I couldn’t work on very many projects and would quickly be spread thin. So I chose people to do certain tasks according to their strengths or an area in which they ...read more

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    Denomination: Anglican

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    The Ought Of Love Series

    Contributed by Monty Newton on May 14, 2012
    based on 1 rating
     | 4,671 views

    Love is at the core of what it means to be a Christian.

    Title: The “Ought” of Love! Text: I John 4:7-21 Thesis: Love is at the core of what it means to be a Christian. Series: The second in the series from I John 4:7-21, “The Christian’s Litmus Test” (If there were one decisive factor in determining the reality of one’s Christianity… what would that ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

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    Tainted Love Series

    Contributed by Erik Estep on May 16, 2012
    based on 1 rating
     | 5,865 views

    Today in our passage of Scripture the Apostle Paul is going to point out to us several stages that have marked man’s futile search for love and meaning. And it’s my hope as we examine this text that we’ll discover how we can avoid these stages so that we

    “Tainted Love” Romans 1: 18-25 October 2, 2011 Intro: Today we’re beginning a new series of messages entitled “Classic Rock.” Now for me, classic rock is music from the 1960s but when I talked to Matthew and James I was chagrined to find out that classic rock ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

  • Kevin Ruffcorn avatar

    The Power Of Love Series

    Contributed by Kevin Ruffcorn on May 22, 2012
    based on 4 ratings
     | 11,401 views

    Jesus highlights the core message of his ministry and his gospel to the disciples and his followers. Jesus' life, ministry and message can be summed up, "Love each other."

    John 15:9-17 "The Power of Love" INTRODUCTION Jesus is nearing the end of his earthly ministry. His disciples have been with him for three years. They have seen Jesus cast out demons, heal the sick, give sight to the blind and enable the lame to walk. They have been with Jesus when he ...read more

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    Denomination: Lutheran

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    Loving Sincerely Series

    Contributed by Mark Opperman on Jun 19, 2012
    based on 5 ratings
     | 9,612 views

    This is the other "love chapter" of the NT (1 Cor. 13 being the main one). Paul’s commands or exhortations in these verses are really ways of expressing love to God and to fellow human beings.

    Loving Sincerely Romans 12:9-21 9 Love must be sincere. Hate what is evil; cling to what is good. 10 Be devoted to one another in brotherly love. Honor one another above yourselves. 11 Never be lacking in zeal, but keep your spiritual fervor, serving the Lord. 12 Be joyful in hope, ...read more

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    Denomination: Assembly Of God