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  • Ajai Prakash avatar

    Obedience & Love

    Contributed by Ajai Prakash on Feb 3, 2009
    based on 4 ratings
     | 5,852 views

    Just as God wanted to prepare the people from whom the Savior of the world was to come and they were to live as a distinct people until His coming. He desires that in us even today ~ His blood bought children, before His second coming.

    Opening illustration: [Sultan Q__s disguises himself as an ordinary man and walks into a hospital] Introduction: We must think of the children of Israel camping in the meadow by the Jordan, looking across at the hills of the Promised Land; and must think of Moses, now a hundred and twenty years ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

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    The Importance Of Love

    Contributed by Isaac Butterworth on Sep 7, 2006
    based on 4 ratings
     | 7,306 views

    Love is important because it is essential, expressive, and eternal.

    THE IMPORTANCE OF LOVE 1 Corinthians 13:1-13 (NRSV) 1/ If I speak in the tongues of mortals and of angels, but do not have love, I am a noisy gong or a clanging cymbal. 2/ And if I have prophetic powers, and understand all mysteries and all knowledge, and if I have all faith, so as to remove ...read more

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    Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

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    No Greater Love

    Contributed by Craig Condon on Feb 3, 2015
     | 7,359 views

    We must remember what it was like before Jesus came into our lives with his presence and power. We must never forget. We must never lose sight of where we were when he came and just how far he has brought us.

    A 14th century monk announced to the people of his village that he was going to preach the greatest sermon ever preached on the love of God. He urged everyone to attend. At the appropriate hour, the cathedral filed with young and old alike. Throughout the service, everyone anticipated the ...read more

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    Denomination: Anglican

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    God Is Love Series

    Contributed by Robert Leroe on Jan 18, 2015
     | 7,918 views

    Knowing God loves us changes everything. We are secure in His love and able to love others. God's love is infinite, individual, initiative, and involved. The Cross is the proof of God's love.

    Esteemed theologian Karl Barth was asked by a student at the University of Chicago, “What is the essence of the biblical message?” Everyone breathlessly awaited a profound, scholarly answer. Barth replied: “Jesus loves me, this I know, for the Bible tells me so.” The love ...read more

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    Denomination: Congregational

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    "To Be Loved”

    Contributed by Clarence Eisberg on May 11, 2023
     | 1,526 views

    We need love. Love is an emotional bond that makes us feel safe, understood, and valued. That is what our mothers have done for us. It is what God has done for us through Jesus. If we keep, if we practice the teachings of Jesus it demonstrates our love for Him.

    In Jesus Holy Name May 14, 2023 Text: John 14:15 Easter VI Redeemer “To Be Loved” Last Sunday I suggested that as we read chapters 13-17 in John we should try imagine ourselves in the Upper Room ...read more

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    Denomination: Lutheran

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    Growing In Love PRO Sermon

    Contributed by Sermon Research Assistant on Oct 31, 2023
    based on 3 ratings
     | 1,141 views

    This sermon explores the importance of fostering friendships based on faith, practicing benevolence, and giving generously, all underpinned by God's boundless love.

    Good morning, my dear friends. We gather here today, in this sacred place. A place of love. A place of hope. A place of faith. We gather to share in the Word of God. To draw strength from His teachings. To find comfort in His love. Opening Scripture Reading – Let us turn to the Holy Scripture, John ...read more

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    Advent: Love! PRO Sermon

    Contributed by Sermon Research Assistant on Dec 18, 2023
    based on 3 ratings
     | 1,551 views

    This sermon explores the profound love of God manifested through the birth of Jesus Christ, and its transformative power in our lives.

    Good morning, dear brothers and sisters in Christ. Gathered here today, we are united by a bond that transcends the boundaries of time and space, a bond that is woven with the threads of divine love. We are here to immerse ourselves in the warmth of that love, to soak in its depth, to marvel at its ...read more

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    The Joy Of Love Series

    Contributed by C. Philip Green on Feb 12, 2016
     | 9,119 views

    Do you want to find joy in your relationships? It starts when you open up your heart to receive God’s love for yourself. Then, in the context of that grace and love, feel the same; think the same; and do the same, promoting others above yourself.

    A couple had been married for 60 years, and throughout their life they had shared everything. They loved each other deeply. They had not kept any secrets from one another, except for a small shoe box that the wife kept in the top shelf of her closet. When they got married, she put the box there and ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical Free

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    Love Completely Series

    Contributed by Steve Malone on May 29, 2008
    based on 36 ratings
     | 27,922 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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    What Is Love

    Contributed by Stephen Sheane on Feb 15, 2011
    based on 14 ratings
     | 35,691 views

    This message looks at the biblical Standard, Test, Example and Application of AGAPE love.

    WHAT IS LOVE? George Matheson was only fifteen when he was told that he was losing what little eyesight he had. Instead of giving up, Matheson immediately continued with his plans to enroll in the University of Glasgow, and his determination lead to his graduation at age nineteen. But as he ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian Missionary Alliance

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    The Only Word Jesus Doesn't Understand Series

    Contributed by David Dykes on Aug 17, 2012
    based on 10 ratings
     | 50,955 views

    The miracle of the feeding of the 5,000 and the one word Jesus doesn’t understand: ONLY and three lessons we can learn from this miracle.

    INTRODUCTION I’ve entitled this message, “The ONLY Word Jesus Doesn’t Understand.” Words can be hard to understand, especially English words. For instance, someone wrote: “English is a crazy language. There is no egg in eggplant, nor ham in hamburger; a pineapple is ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    "Loved To The Uttermost"

    Contributed by Clark Tanner on Mar 23, 2010
    based on 1 rating
     | 3,995 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

  • Richard Tow avatar

    Love Affirmed

    Contributed by Richard Tow on Jul 12, 2017
    based on 1 rating
     | 15,498 views

    Message explores God's love for His people and the stability that comes into our lives through a revelation of His love.

    Jeremiah 31:3-4 1-25-15 I want to take as our subject today, the Love of God. A revelation of God’s love is foundational to everything. It is even foundation to who God is, for “God is Love.”i God exists in an active state of love. The relationship between the Father, Son, and Holy Spirit is an ...read more

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    Denomination: Charismatic

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    The Power Of Love

    Contributed by Rev. Matthew Parker on Jul 17, 2005
    based on 24 ratings
     | 11,215 views

    In a world being torn apart by hatred, the power of God’s love is needed more than ever.

    Sermon for CATM - July 17, 2005 - “The Power of Love” What is love? Have you ever asked that? Or have you ever had someone say to you that they didn’t know what love is? I’ve seen people really struggle to find out what it means to love. I’ve seen friendships fail for lack of love. If you ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

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    Loving A Loser

    Contributed by Dean Rhine on Jan 24, 2006
    based on 18 ratings
     | 4,181 views

    the prodigal son

    “Loving a Loser: The Prodigal Son Luke 15:11-32 3/4/01 Intro: I hope this morning you have come excited about hearing what God’s word has to say to you. I honestly believe if you want to be changed this morning by what God has to say, you will find many things to apply to your life. If you have ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational