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  • Ralph Andrus avatar

    The Love For One

    Contributed by Ralph Andrus on Sep 3, 2007
     | 2,167 views

    Search & Rescue of Scott O’Grady Leads us to remember our rescue by Christ

    – Lk 19:10 For the Son of man is come to save that which was lost Lk 15:4-7 What man of you, having an hundred sheep, if he lose one of them, doth not leave the ninety and nine in the wilderness, and go after that which is lost, until he find it? 5 And when he hath found it, he layeth it on his ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Unconditional Love

    Contributed by Dean Rhine on May 13, 2008
     | 9,557 views

    Seeing love in the story of Ruth

    One of the things we realize is that often we don’t love like we should. We’re not good lovers! Now, you might think you’re a pretty good lover -- at least your spouse thinks so. You show affection well. You give nice gifts to family members. You provide well for your family. You have ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

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    The Love Of Christ Series

    Contributed by Jerry Hillyer Ii on May 13, 2008
     | 3,559 views

    Part 7 in a 10 part series from Colossians. This sermon deals with our progress in holiness.

    THE SUPREMACY OF CHRIST COLOSSIANS 3:12-17: THE LOVE OF CHRIST SERMON #7: MAY 11, 2008 JERRY L. HILLYER, II Introduction 12Therefore, as God’s chosen people, holy and dearly loved, clothe yourselves with compassion, kindness, humility, gentleness and patience. 13Bear with each other and forgive ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

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    A Mother's Love

    Contributed by John Sattler on May 14, 2008
    based on 7 ratings
     | 16,270 views

    A child first experiences God’s love through his mother.

    “A Mother’s Love" 5/11/2008 Rev. John Sattler Holy Cross Lutheran Church Indianapolis, Indiana 5/14/2008 Isaiah 66 13 As a mother comforts her child, so will I comfort you; VIDEO – Mom’s 101 http://sermoncentral.sermonspice.com/listings/88/Mother’s%20Day/ It’s humorous sometimes how children ...read more

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    Denomination: Lutheran

  • Larry Finley avatar

    A Mother's Love

    Contributed by Larry Finley on May 15, 2008
    based on 4 ratings
     | 4,720 views

    Mary’s devotional act expresses a Mother’s Love

    1. ACTIVE LOVE A. Deliberate 1. She had heard & received His Words 2. “Come Unto Me” – she came & sat at His feet 3. “I will give you rest” – nothing else mattered 4. “ Die & third day rise” – only one who believed B. Delicate 1. quietly stood to feet- no loudness/showboating 2. ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Sacrificial Love

    Contributed by Bill Butsko on May 27, 2008
    based on 4 ratings
     | 7,251 views

    This is a Memorial Day message in honor of all who sacrificed their lives that we might live.

    Text: “And now these three remain: faith, hope, and love. But the greatest of these is love” (1 Corinthians 13:13). Tomorrow we celebrate Memorial Day. What does it mean to Americans? What does it really mean to people? To some people it is a time to get together with family and socialize and ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian Church

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    Love Completely Series

    Contributed by Steve Malone on May 29, 2008
    based on 36 ratings
     | 28,054 views

    The 4th message in the One Month To Live series.

    Loving Completely One Month To Live Week Three Show Sermon Spice Video What is Love – 3:15 What is love? NOW – that really is a good question… AND - defining love is not really an easy thing to do. I MEAN - how would you define it? YOU KNOW – I thought those people in the video gave it a ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

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    The Love Of God Series

    Contributed by Aarron Ellerman on Dec 31, 2007
    based on 4 ratings
     | 6,420 views

    Staying in the love of God.

    Jude 17-25 “Love of God” • Vs. 17 Jude implores these believers to remember what the apostles had been teaching them all along….. • Vv. 18-19 In the last time these types of godless false teachers would be among them. • “That they told you” is a past continual action  meaning remember ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    The Love Of God

    Contributed by Aarron Ellerman on Jan 7, 2008
    based on 4 ratings
     | 6,716 views

    The kind of love God expects His followers to have for one another.

    1 John 3:16-18 “The Love of God” I. The Measure of Love (16a) A. Dualism of John’s writings • Love & Hate • Light & Dark • Righteousness & Sin B. There is no middle ground with John, no gray area. C. This causes us to do a reality check  here John says you either love your brother or ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Arrested By Love Series

    Contributed by Mark Opperman on Jan 10, 2008
    based on 24 ratings
     | 35,950 views

    God wants to put a stop to our old way of living so that we might experience His restoration and know His love.

    Arrested by Love Acts 9:1-19 Intro: In my nearly 40 years, I’ve never been arrested. I did receive 3 speeding tickets and a traffic violation soon after I turned 16. Then I got another speeding ticket 3 years later- back when the interstate was still 55 MPH in ID, rather than 75. Of course I ...read more

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    Denomination: Assembly Of God

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    The Importance Of Love

    Contributed by Jim Kane on May 17, 2007
    based on 4 ratings
     | 4,710 views

    The fifth sermon in the series ‘The People’s Choice Sermon Series.’

    (Slide 1) Well it is Valentine week and it will be the first time since Susan and I have been married that I have been away over night on Valentine’s Day. But I will remember her on Valentine’s Day. Gary Foster Consulting noted a year or so ago that of the ‘seven major gifting holidays, Valentine’s ...read more

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    Denomination: Church Of God

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    Love All Series

    Contributed by Charles Whitmire on Dec 21, 2008
    based on 3 ratings
     | 3,639 views

    This is the fourth and final AC sermon...

    **This is an abbreviated message due to the mornings activities... Over the past few weeks we’ve been talking through the themes from our Advent Conspiracy: Worship Fully, Spend Less, Give More, and Love All. The idea of the campaign is pretty simple and its built on a belief that we are all ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

  • Carl Kolb avatar

    Sacrificial Love

    Contributed by Carl Kolb on Jan 10, 2008
    based on 4 ratings
     | 8,857 views

    Palm Sunday sermon...

    “Sacrificial Love” John 12:12-26 March 8 marked the beginning of an important time in the life of the Christian church. Do you know what it is? Ash Wednesday, which was on March 8, began a season of spiritual preparation during which we recall the whole life, teachings, and ministry of Jesus. ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

  • Scott Spencer avatar

    Extravagant Love

    Contributed by Scott Spencer on Jul 9, 2014
     | 5,204 views

    When the unbelieving world looks at the Christian, they have a difficult time figuring us out. In terms of their own world view, the way we Christians live doesn't make a lot of sense.

    Extravagant Love Mark 14:1-9 1. Now the Passover and Unleavened Bread were two days away; and the chief priests and the scribes were seeking how to seize Him by stealth and kill Him; 2. for they were saying, “Not during the festival, otherwise there might be a riot of the ...read more

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    Denomination: Calvary Chapel

  • Kevin Ruffcorn avatar

    The Look Of Love Series

    Contributed by Kevin Ruffcorn on Aug 4, 2014
     | 7,823 views

    One of the basic instructions of Jesus is to love one another. Love is the demonstration that we are in Jesus and Jesus is in us.

    1 John 4:7-21 “The Look of Love” INTRODUCTION I read today’s lesson and I was overwhelmed by the number of times that the word “love” appeared. The Beatles song, “All You Need is Love,” popped into my mind and I wondered if this passage of scripture ...read more

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    Denomination: Lutheran