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  • Joe Burke avatar

    The Ultimate Love

    Contributed by Joe Burke on Jan 17, 2007
    based on 4 ratings
     | 2,581 views

    Jesus has longed passionately to be with you from before the beginnings of the world.

    The Ultimate Love Why did Jesus die on the cross? What was His motivation? Was it just simple obedience to the Father? NO! It was the deep burning desire of His heart to die for you. Jesus has longed passionately to be with you from before the beginnings of the world. He has beheld your ...read more

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    Denomination: Catholic

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    Authentic Love Series

    Contributed by Jake Kircher on Jan 22, 2007
    based on 4 ratings
     | 6,789 views

    What is real love? We throw the word around all the time in connection to family and hamburgers. But what is love and what does it look like?

    Love is a word that we throw around all over the place nowadays. In any given day you hear love used in a number of different contexts and in connection with a number of different things. In the morning before you head out the door for school one of your family members might shout out, “I love ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

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    The Importance Of Love

    Contributed by Jody Brock on Jan 26, 2007
     | 4,660 views

    Paul stated that love is greater than faith and hope. He explained the uselessness of gifts, knowledge, faith, benevolence, and sacrifices without the first fruit of the spirit, which is love. This sermon examines the importance of love according to Paul

    The Importance of Love 1 Corinthians 13: 1-13 INTRO: Paul stated that love is greater that faith and hope. He explained the uselessness of gifts, knowledge, faith, benevolence, and sacrifices without the first fruit, which is love (Galatians 5:12). It is said that Paul in this chapter “rises on ...read more

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    Denomination: Methodist

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    Radical Love Series

    Contributed by Todd Leupold on Jul 14, 2008
    based on 9 ratings
     | 8,944 views

    Jesus provides us with an ideal prescription for what radical love requires and looks like. Through the Holy Spirit, He empowers us to live it. How will WE choose to respond?

    RADICAL LOVE Third in Series: “Love In Action” Rev. Todd G. Leupold Perth Bible Church July 13, 2008 AM INTRODUCTION: As we continue to talk about “Love In Action,” it is important that we understand the tremendous differences between living love in motion, and going through the motions. For a ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Love's Dimensions

    Contributed by Daniel Habben on Jul 21, 2008
    based on 4 ratings
     | 4,389 views

    Paul describes love’s immeasurabley wide- unassuming-forever dimensions.

    So Sonja and Mike, the two of you are “in love.” Can you tell me what that means exactly? Is being “in love” like being “in Hong Kong”? Is love a place? Does it have an address? Is being “in love” like being “in a tree”? I ask this because when couples falter in love they often say they’ve “fallen ...read more

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    Denomination: Lutheran

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    The Importance Of Love

    Contributed by Kevin Jones on Mar 3, 2010
     | 1,624 views

    The greatest thing to focus on is love.

    The Importance of Love Well in case you are unaware today is Valentine’s Day. The origin of the day is uncertain as there are several stories of how this day came into existence, but the origin is not really that important. We do realize that it is big business for greeting card companies, ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

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    Love Contrasted Series

    Contributed by Chris Surber on Mar 18, 2010
    based on 6 ratings
     | 7,288 views

    The love of Mary for Jesus contrasted with the selfish motives of Judas.

    Love Contrasted, John 12:1-8 Scripture “Six days before the Passover, Jesus arrived at Bethany, where Lazarus lived, whom Jesus had raised from the dead. Here a dinner was given in Jesus' honor. Martha served, while Lazarus was among those reclining at the table with him. Then Mary took ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian Church

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    "Loved To The Uttermost"

    Contributed by Clark Tanner on Mar 23, 2010
    based on 1 rating
     | 4,124 views

    Even while we were helpless, sinful, enemies, Christ died for us.

    “For while we were still helpless, at the right time Christ died for the ungodly. 7 For one will hardly die for a righteous man; though perhaps for the good man someone would dare even to die. 8 But God demonstrates His own love toward us, in that while we were yet sinners, Christ died for us. 9 ...read more

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    Denomination: Orthodox

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    Sovereign Love Series

    Contributed by Chris Surber on Mar 24, 2010
    based on 1 rating
     | 6,893 views

    God's love is sovereign, unshakable, and true.

    Sovereign Love, Isaiah 50:4-9a Scripture “The Sovereign LORD has given me an instructed tongue, to know the word that sustains the weary. He wakens me morning by morning, wakens my ear to listen like one being taught. The Sovereign LORD has opened my ears, and I have not been rebellious; I ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian Church

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    Loved In Truth Series

    Contributed by Michael Stark on Mar 27, 2010
    based on 4 ratings
     | 6,374 views

    Christians are taught to love one another. However, what is it that causes us to love one another? How shall we love? John gives us a glimpse of the love we are to have in this brief letter to a man named Gaius.

    “The elder to the beloved Gaius, whom I love in truth. “Beloved, I pray that all may go well with you and that you may be in good health, as it goes well with your soul. For I rejoiced greatly when the brothers came and testified to your truth, as indeed you are walking in the truth. I have no ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Truth And Love

    Contributed by John Mccormack on Feb 26, 2009
    based on 5 ratings
     | 5,602 views

    TO IDENTIFY THREE DANGERS BELIEVERS ARE TO AVOID.

    TRUTH AND LOVE 2 JOHN FOCAL POINT: TO IDENTIFY THREE DANGERS BELIEVERS MUST AVOID. I. INTRODUCTION A. THIS LETTER WAS WRITTEN TO AN ANONYMOUS CHRISTIAN WOMAN WHO APPEARS TO OPEN HER HOME TO BELIEVERS FOR WORSHIP AND FELLOWSHIP. THIS PRACTICE WAS NOT UNCOMMON IN THE EARLY CHURCH. B. THERE WERE ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    "You Are Loved" Series

    Contributed by Chad Garrison on Mar 2, 2009
    based on 4 ratings
     | 9,668 views

    Depression is something we can all struggle with during the Holidays. This series directly addresses the causes, and counters with the Promises that God gives us to endure and overcome.

    God’s Promises for the Holiday Season: You are Loved… Psychiatry students were in their college class one day when their professor began a discussion to prove a point. “What we’re going to talk about today,” the professor said, “are the emotional extremes that many mentally disturbed people go ...read more

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    Denomination: Foursquare

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    Cultivate Love Series

    Contributed by Chad Garrison on Mar 2, 2009
     | 5,119 views

    We are all called to continually "Cultivate" the Fruit of the Spirit. Here we focus on Love.

    Cultivate the Fruit of the Spirit Love Galatians 5:16-25 A few months ago, we as a church went through a series titled “Doing Church as a Team”. Towards the end of the series, we took a small “side step” and spoke about making sure that we were developing the Fruit of the Spirit in our own lives ...read more

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    Denomination: Foursquare

  • William Lock avatar

    God Is Love

    Contributed by William Lock on Mar 4, 2009
    based on 3 ratings
     | 4,760 views

    Nothing is more challenging than imitating the love of God

    GOD IS LOVE JOHN 4:7-21 WHAT IS LOVE? LOVE IS NOT EASY THE MOUSE TRAP LIONS WHO ACT LIKE LIONS WHAT IS LOVE? LOVE IS IMPORTANT! James 2:8 "If you really keep the royal law found in Scripture, ‘Love your neighbor as yourself,’ you are doing right." 1 John 3:11 "This is the message you heard ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

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    Love Incarnate

    Contributed by Ken Pell on Mar 9, 2009
     | 3,669 views

    Christ’s death is evidence of his all-encompassing love for humankind; it is intended to stir the congregation to remember that Jesus loves them!

    Love Incarnate Mark 15:21-37 Sermon Objective: Christ’s death is evidence of his all-encompassing love for humankind; it is intended to stir the congregation to remember that Jesus loves them! Supporting Scripture: Isaiah 53:1-12; John 3:16-17; Romans 5:8; Ephesians 3:17-19; Philippians ...read more

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    Denomination: Nazarene