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  • Kevin Ruffcorn avatar

    The Power Of Love Series

    Contributed by Kevin Ruffcorn on Apr 1, 2010
    based on 4 ratings
     | 8,540 views

    The power of the world and the exercise of force could not defeat Jesus, the Son of God. He is raised by the power of God's love--a love that transforms both the followers of Jesus and the world.

    Luke 24:1-12 “The Power of Love” INTRODUCTION The greatest story of love is the story of Jesus the Christ. His incarnation, crucifixion and resurrection profoundly demonstrate God’s love for all humankind. This love is transformational—life altering. Once we are ...read more

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    Denomination: Lutheran

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    God Is Love Series

    Contributed by Allen James on Apr 6, 2010
     | 4,686 views

    The final message in a 7-Part Series, Shift - A New Way of Thinking. In Matthew 5:43-48, Jesus challenges His disciples to follow His example and love their enemies.

    God Is Love • Matthew 5:43-48 • Easter Weekend INTRODUCTION: God is not focused on MODIFYING BEHAVIOR by His laws. He wants to TRANSFORM LIVES by His love. This is the power of the resurrection! I. God loves without DISCRIMINATION. (v. 43-45a) Many read Jesus’ words here and ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    True Love

    Contributed by Frederick Baker Ii on Apr 20, 2010
     | 3,576 views

    This a sermon showing God's Love through the Good Samaritan.

    “True Love” Scripture Reading: Luke 10:25-37 Text: John 3:16 John 15:12-13 “For God so loved the world, that he gave his only begotten Son, that whosoever believeth in him should not perish, but have everlasting life.” “This is my commandment, That ye love one ...read more

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    Denomination: *other

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    Lavish Love Series

    Contributed by C. Philip Green on Apr 21, 2010
    based on 7 ratings
     | 9,052 views

    Don’t waste your life in secret, cheap acts designed to get the praise of people. Instead, give it all away in exposed, expensive, extravagant acts of devotion to our Lord, because that is what worship is all about.

    An old farmer went to the city one weekend and attended the big city church. He came home and his wife asked him how it was. “Well,” said the farmer, “It was good. They did something different, however. They sang praise choruses instead of hymns.” “Praise choruses,” said his wife, “What are ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical Free

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    Love Rekindled Series

    Contributed by Mark Opperman on Jan 14, 2014
     | 5,469 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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    Able To Love

    Contributed by Mark Opperman on Jan 15, 2014
     | 5,903 views

    Love is something we could never do without help from someone who is really good at it. Because of God’s love for each of us, we have the ability to love God and others.

    Able to Love 1 John 4:7-21 7 Dear friends, let us love one another, for love comes from God. Everyone who loves has been born of God and knows God. 8 Whoever does not love does not know God, because God is love. 9 This is how God showed his love among us: He sent his one and only Son into the ...read more

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    Denomination: Assembly Of God

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    Perceive Love

    Contributed by Michael Mccartney on Jan 19, 2014
     | 5,359 views

    We need to perceive what true love is and then live it out in our lives. When we do this we encounter God and please God. We also see lives transformed and changed!

    Theme first ¼ - True Life Thesis: True life – a life that matters for eternity and pleases God is one which is based and rooted in truth. Jesus said he is the “Truth.” He is God’s truth to this world and all measurement of true and false are measured against Him and His ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

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    Labor Of Love

    Contributed by Michael Deutsch on Jan 28, 2014
     | 7,917 views

    We are called to a labor of love in all we do, as we serve Christ in our work.

    Labor of Love Ephesians 6:5-9 September 1, 2013 How do you feel about your job? Studs Terkel, the famous Chicago author, interviewed hundreds of people about their jobs and recorded what they said in his 1974 book, Working: People Talk About What They Do All Day and How They Feel About What They ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Loving The Forgiver

    Contributed by Sherm Nichols on Jan 28, 2014
     | 5,931 views

    The great joy of being forgiven is realized and appreciated only when we confess our sins before God.

    This week, we take a look into the original songbook of the church, the Psalms. For centuries, the Psalms have been turned to for comfort, for rebuke, praise. We find in them the right words to speak to God. They speak to our minds and our hearts, because they probe the range of our experiences; ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

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    Loving The Creator

    Contributed by Sherm Nichols on Jan 28, 2014
     | 4,634 views

    The awesomeness of God makes us respect and fear Him, yet His love helps us to hope in Him. So, a look at this Psalm will help us remember it.

    -Bible is a wealth of writing. Different types of literature: history, genealogy, parable, biography, gospel, prophecy, poetry: the Psalms. -The Psalms give us more than just words for neat choruses. They give us the right words to use when we address God! They show us how to express our joy, ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

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    Unconditional Love Series

    Contributed by Danny Davis on Jan 30, 2014
    based on 1 rating
     | 7,604 views

    When God brings us into His kingdom through faith in Christ we become His son or daughter. Because He loves us so much and wants the best for our lives He sometimes brings discipline to us. The fact that we are corrected by our Father is proof

    (ME) Good morning Odessa First – IT’S A GREAT DAY TO SERVE OUR RISEN KING: JESUS CHRIST! If you are with us for the first time this morning let me introduce myself. I am Danny Davis and I am the Senior Pastor here at this great assembly. Here at Odessa First we believe in the Bible ...read more

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    Denomination: Assembly Of God

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    The Greatest Of These Is Love Series

    Contributed by David Dykes on Sep 5, 2013
    based on 1 rating
     | 10,527 views

    Love is the first of the nine Fruits of the Spirit.

    INTRODUCTION Over the summer we’re going to be spending time examining all nine fruit of the Spirit. My main goal for this series is the same as God’s goal—for each of us to display these nine character qualities every day of our lives. But you don’t have to try to be ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Truth In Love

    Contributed by Dennis Davidson on Sep 16, 2013
    based on 7 ratings
     | 21,584 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
     | 4,968 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

  • Anthony Zibolski avatar

    God's Love

    Contributed by Anthony Zibolski on Dec 27, 2012
     | 7,691 views

    How can you look at Christams and not talk about the love of God that came to this earth to redeem mankind.

    God’s Love Turn to John 3:16 Last week we looked at being prepared for Christmas. It was more than just buying presents, wrapping, exchanging gifts. It is more than eating and gathering with family, although that is very ...read more

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    Denomination: Nazarene