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  • Dennis Davidson avatar

    Truth In Love

    Contributed by Dennis Davidson on Sep 16, 2013
    based on 7 ratings
     | 21,496 views

    All who claim loyalty to Jesus must be committed to truth & love. We are to follow the truth and act with love toward one another. Love though is not to overshadow or overcome truth.

    2 JOHN TRUTH IN LOVE [Matthew 7:21-23 / 1 Corinthians 13:1-4] Second John is a brief epistle which could have been written on a single sheet of papyrus of standard size [5x9]. The preservation of this brief letter is no doubt a tribute to its spirituality and inspiration. In this short ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    The Titan Of Love Series

    Contributed by Jeffery Anselmi on Sep 20, 2013
     | 4,909 views

    Love is not something that we would think would compete with God, but it can.

    INTRODUCTION • SLIDE #1 • Take a moment and think about something you love dearly, it could be (SHOULD BE) your spouse, children, a possession, maybe you are in a relationship with someone. Just think about the thing you love the most. • No Sunday school answers think of ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

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    Love And Obey Series

    Contributed by Ken Sowers on Mar 18, 2014
     | 6,358 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

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    A Warmer Love

    Contributed by John Mccormack on Mar 20, 2014
     | 2,717 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

  • Christian Cheong avatar

    Live To Love

    Contributed by Christian Cheong on Mar 23, 2014
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    The best expression of our discipleship is our love for one another. Our love for one another is founded upon His love for us.

    Read John 13:31-35 It is the night before Jesus is crucified. The twelve apostles are eating with Jesus that most important of all meals – the last supper. • Jesus had just indicated who would betray Him. Verse 30 ended with Judas leaving, to do what he needed to do (in the words of ...read more

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    Denomination: Independent/Bible

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    The Drawings Of Love

    Contributed by John Lowe on Apr 2, 2014
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    This passage primarily refers to God’s ancient people, the Jews, the natural descendants of Abraham. He chose them, and separated them from the nations of the world.

    6/11/2008 THE DRAWINGS OF LOVE “The Lord hath appeared of old unto me, saying, Yea, I have loved the with an everlasting love; therefore, with loving-kindness have I drawn thee.” — Jeremiah 31:3. This passage primarily refers to God’s ancient people, the Jews, the natural ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

  • Jerry Shirley avatar

    No Greater Love

    Contributed by Jerry Shirley on Apr 4, 2014
    based on 11 ratings
     | 35,155 views

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    No Greater Love John 15:12-13 http://gbcdecatur.org/sermons/nogreaterlove.html If you compared the Bible to the OT temple, then John's gospel would be the Holy Place, and chapters 13-17 would be the Holy of Holies, the Most Holy Place, the 'inner sanctum'. All of these words were spoken by Jesus ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    At The Cross... Is Love Series

    Contributed by Anthony Zibolski on Apr 15, 2014
     | 11,368 views

    At the cross we see the love of God shown to mankind.

    At the Cross is …Love Luke 23:32-43 Introduction- Today I start a series called “At the Cross.” We will look at the cross to see what Jesus has done for us and provided for us. It will conclude as we look at the empty tomb and His resurrection on Easter Morning. The most ...read more

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    Denomination: Nazarene

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    Loving The Uncertain

    Contributed by Troy Borst on Apr 17, 2014
    based on 1 rating
     | 7,035 views

    I believe that if we look at this episode in the life of John the Baptist which centers on his uncertainty about Jesus Christ, we will discover how we can love those people in our lives who are also uncertain.

    LOVING THE UNCERTAIN LUKE 7:17-23 INTRODUCTION… “We Understand So Little” Book of Virtues pages 774-775 Once there were two young brothers who had spent all their lives in the city, and had never even seen a field or pasture. So one day they decided to take a trip into the ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

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    Matchless Love

    Contributed by David Dewitt on Apr 25, 2014
    based on 1 rating
     | 5,965 views

    The love that God has shown to us has no match in the universe

    Matchless Love John 3:16 Community Bible Experience April 6, 2014 Morning Service A grandfather found his grandson, jumping up and down in his playpen, crying at the top of his voice. When Johnnie saw his grandfather, he reached up his little chubby hands and said, “Out, Gramp, ...read more

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    Denomination: Church Of God

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    Walking In Love Series

    Contributed by D Marion Clark on Jul 15, 2012
    based on 1 rating
     | 9,209 views

    As Christians we are to be distinctive from walking in the ways of the world by walking in love.

    Introduction Back in the late summer and fall, we explored together the fourth chapter of Ephesians, a chapter rich with teaching about the church and the individual Christian life. Let’s review briefly. The first three chapters of Ephesians form one glorious doxology extolling the riches we have ...read more

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    Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

  • Howard Strickland avatar

    The Life Of Love

    Contributed by Howard Strickland on Jul 18, 2012
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     | 4,049 views

    Love is a verb. Sometimes we sing songs of Christ's love, and even our love for Him, but what about our love for other?

    The Life of Love 1 John 3:1-3NLT Traits: gentleness, soft spoken, wisdom from above, every trait comes from God’s love. Concern, prayerful heart, sweet spirit, caring etc. Pray that God will help me to quit smoking! I asked him one question: “Do you think God ...read more

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    Denomination: Pentecostal

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    Lessons In Love

    Contributed by Andy Grossman on Jul 21, 2012
     | 3,967 views

    Jesus gave us a new command. Are we walking in obedience to it?

    Lessons from Vacation, 2012 July 22, 2012 Job 14:1-5 “Man born of woman is of few days and full of trouble. He springs up like a flower and withers away; like a fleeting shadow, he does not endure. Do you fix your eye on such a one? Will you bring him before you for judgment? Who can ...read more

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    Denomination: Holiness

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    Love - #4 Series

    Contributed by Dr. Jerry N. Watts on Aug 13, 2012
     | 5,430 views

    This culture is longing for an authentic view of Christianity and God demands it. This series paints a picture of the Authentic Christian.

    Love Authentic Christianity - #4 of 7 Jerry Watts John 13:34-35 * For the last several week we have been visiting, from the Bible, what it means to be an Authentic Christian. There are two reasons I have felt led to do this: 1) This world needs to see an Authentic Christian and be influenced by ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

  • Bobby Stults avatar

    What Is Love? Series

    Contributed by Bobby Stults on Aug 22, 2012
     | 7,538 views

    What is love? Our society tells us so many deceptive things about love, but what does God’s word say about it...

    TEACHING BRIEF Date Written: August 22, 2012 Date Taught: August 22, 2012 Church: OPBC (Wed Night) FOUNDATIONAL ELEMENTS Series Title: A Study of 1 Cor 13 [LOVE] Sermon Title: What is Love - Introduction Text: 1 Cor 13 NIV (read ALL passage here) Introduction: What is love? What does it ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist