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  • Landon Winstead avatar

    The Love Of A Father

    Contributed by Landon Winstead on Dec 31, 2013
     | 11,974 views

    The love of the father in the story of the Prodigal Son reminds us of God's extravagant love for us

    “The Love of a Father” Luke 15:11-32 The Prodigal Son is possibly the most familiar story in all of Scripture. It at least ranks in the top five. Why is that? Could it be because it is such good news for us? The story is told from all different perspectives but I want to concentrate on ...read more

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    Denomination: Disciples Of Christ

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    God Is Love.

    Contributed by Christopher Holdsworth on Jan 1, 2014
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     | 12,500 views

    We may not see God in His own Person, but where there is love, there is the evidence that someone has been born of the Spirit of God.

    GOD IS LOVE. 1 John 4:7-21. Every Sunday as I was growing up in Scotland, I would hear the minister of our church repeat these words from the beginning of 1 John 4:7 - “Beloved, let us love one another, for love is of God.” This is one of the tests of true Christianity. We cannot claim to have ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

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    No Ordinary Love

    Contributed by Rodney Johnson Sr., on Jan 3, 2014
     | 5,282 views

    The love of Christ is inexplicable and without rival on any level.

    Introduction: I was listening to a song by the great "Sade" entitled; No Ordinary Love. Then, I thought within myself that the love of Christ is indeed no ordinary love. I. Preminence of His Love. II. Person of His Love. III. Price of His Love. IV. Provision of His Love. V. Peace of His ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Love Rekindled Series

    Contributed by Mark Opperman on Jan 14, 2014
     | 5,418 views

    As we read the mail to the church of Ephesus, we can learn truth about Jesus, about churches, and about ourselves.

    Love Rekindled Revelation 2:1-7 “To the angel of the church in Ephesus write: These are the words of him who holds the seven stars in his right hand and walks among the seven golden lampstands: 2 I know your deeds, your hard work and your perseverance. I know that you cannot tolerate ...read more

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    Denomination: Assembly Of God

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    "Mothers Love"

    Contributed by Gerald Roberts on May 12, 2015
     | 6,704 views

    Mothers love is likened to Gods love it is personable, His love gives us jobs, His love remains, and His Love is sacrificial.

    John 15:9-17 "Mothers Love" 1. Mothers Love was a love that was personable, Although Mom had four children she loved me • It's a love that is specific to you. Mom chooses us, singled us out, • God singles us out chooses specifically one of ...read more

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    Denomination: Methodist

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    Amazing Love Series

    Contributed by David Welch on May 13, 2015
     | 9,519 views

    Message 16 from 1 John exploring God's love for us and through us.

    “Amazing Love” 1John 4:7-21 REVIEW God is life – abide in Him. God is light – walk in the light. God is righteous – practice righteousness God is love – love one another. INTRODUCTION We will return to the instruction to love one another we started last week ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian Missionary Alliance

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    Communicating Love

    Contributed by Melvin Newland on May 14, 2015
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     | 18,515 views

    Jacob made some terrible mistakes in the way he raised his children. And we can learn some valuable lessons from the mistakes that he made.

    MELVIN M. NEWLAND, MINISTER RIDGE CHAPEL, KANSAS, OK A. Listen to Psalm 71:17-18. "Since my youth, O God, you have taught me, & to this day I declare your marvelous deeds. Even when I am old & gray, do not forsake me, O God, till I declare your power to the next generation, your ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

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    Boundless Love Series

    Contributed by Kevin Ruffcorn on May 22, 2015
    based on 1 rating
     | 11,658 views

    God's love knows no bounds. It is capable of touching every life and every situation.

    Romans 5:1-11 "Boundless Love" INTRODUCTION What do you do after you have been set free? I heard a story several times about how the circus trains elephants to stay in captivity. I do not know if the story is true or not. As I understand the elephant trainers begin when the elephant is ...read more

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    Denomination: Lutheran

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    Not Loving The World

    Contributed by Lay Man on May 29, 2015
     | 3,055 views

    Do not love the world or anything in the world. If anyone loves the world, love for the Father is not in them. - 1 John 2:15 This world is so busy, crowded and full of activity. Men going here and there always trying to accomplish something significa ..

    Do not love the world or anything in the world. If anyone loves the world, love for the Father is not in them. - 1 John 2:15 This world is so busy, crowded and full of activity. Men going here and there always trying to accomplish something significant in their eyes. It has happened to me more ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

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    Transformational Love Series

    Contributed by Jeffery Anselmi on May 29, 2015
     | 9,339 views

    People can change us to an extent; however, God;s transformational love can chance us to the depths of our soul.

    INTRODUCTION • SLIDE #1 • What is one thing that can change the course for life for a person? What can change one who is selfish and self-centered into a person who loves and puts others first? • What is something that can change who and what we are? • What changes the ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

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    Love Chapter

    Contributed by Neal Gracey on Jun 13, 2015
    based on 4 ratings
     | 4,505 views

    Love Chapter. Tongues is NOT everybody's thing!

    Happy "Love Chapter" Saturday, Everyone! Ah, the famous Love Chapter is this week's Sunday School lesson. Exactly what IS a tinkling cymbal? Most cymbals "I know" are quit loud! Paul's great chapter on love comes after a lengthy discussion about spiritual gifts. It seems that some gifts were ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Walk In Love

    Contributed by Troy Borst on Jun 24, 2015
    based on 3 ratings
     | 11,563 views

    It means that for people who call God their God and for people who claim Jesus as their personal Lord and Savior; we have no options when it comes to love because we must act in love and have compassion for all people in all situations no matter the circu

    WALK IN LOVE 2 JOHN 1:6 THREAD: 2 John 1:6, “And this is love: that we walk in obedience to his commands. As you have heard from the beginning, his command is that you walk in love.” NARRATIVE 1 (sorta Genesis 4:1-8) Once there was a family that had two sons. The older son was named ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

  • John Colbert avatar

    God Is Love

    Contributed by John Colbert on Jun 27, 2015
     | 3,446 views

    We as believers need to walk in love, it should be at the core of who we are in our heart.

    The sermons that I have listed are 30 to 40 minute sermons. I have only listed the points and a couple of comments under each point of each sermon to give the preacher a remembrance which the Holy Spirit can lead on and speak through the man of God. John 15: 11-13 "These things I have spoken to ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Love And Obey Series

    Contributed by Ken Sowers on Mar 18, 2014
     | 6,365 views

    to Love Jesus is to obey him

    John 14:15-31 "If you love me, you will obey what I command. 16 And I will ask the Father, and he will give you another Counselor to be with you forever-- 17 the Spirit of truth. The world cannot accept him, because it neither sees him nor knows him. But you know him, for he lives with you and will ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

  • John McCormack avatar

    A Warmer Love

    Contributed by John Mccormack on Mar 20, 2014
     | 2,720 views

    A BELIEVER'S LOVE FOR CHRIST

    A WARMER LOVE OBSERVATION: JEWISH COURTSHIP AND WEDDINGS IN THIS CULTURE WAS EXTENSIVE, ELABORATE AND MEANINGFUL. THIS STUDY ADDRESSES THE LOVE A BELIEVER MUST HAVE FOR CHRIST. INTERPRETATION: SONG OF SONGS 5:10 (NKJV) THE SHULAMITE WOMAN: MY BELOVED IS WHITE AND RUDDY, CHIEF AMONG TEN ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist