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Listening With Love

Contributed by Fr. Rian Adams on Dec 22, 2019

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Sermon for Advent 4, Year A. Sermon contrasts how Joseph could have treated Mary and how he actually acted toward her. Mary has a story (and thus Jesus) because Joseph listened with love and showed mercy.

Preparing for 2020: Listening with Love I feel for Joseph. Not only because he’s often overlooked, but in some ways I understand what it’s like to be Joseph. In 1994 I found a new level of solidarity with Joseph. The children’s director concluded that the pastor’s grandson didn’t need a “speaking” ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 1:18-25

Denomination: Episcopal

Love Of A Believer

Contributed by Doug Gregory on May 11, 2008

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How is a believer supposed to love others?

Let Christ Be Your Example Offer Yourselves Sacrificially Value Everyone Else More Than Yourself Embrace The Cross Read 1 Corinthians 13 Let Christ Be Your Example: Watch what God does, and then you do it, like children who learn proper behavior from their parents. Mostly what God does is love ...read more

Scripture: 1 Corinthians 13:1-13

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

The Love Of The Church Series

Contributed by Pastor Duncan Shabane on May 25, 2020

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the church of Ephesus an ancient Greek city on the western shore of Asia Minor in what is now Turkey, it is believed that the book of John was written from (Revelation 1:1).

**the church of Ephesus an ancient Greek city on the western shore of Asia Minor in what is now Turkey, it is believed that the book of John was written from (Revelation 1:1) __ John might have been the leader of this church __ … “who walketh in the midst of the seven golden candlesticks” ...read more

Scripture: Revelation 2:1-7

Denomination: Other

Love In Action

Contributed by Jeffrey Sims on Jul 10, 2025

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Love is not just a word, it is something we choose to do. Love is action it's something we do. This message helps us learn to love like Jesus...

This message has personal real-life illustrations, feel free to use them as your own or modify them to suit your need. Illustration: The Burning Building Rescue One Time we got a call to a Structure fire, upon our arrival flames were coming out of the carport and side of the house probably about ...read more

Scripture: 1 Corinthians 13:4-7, Luke 15:11-32, John 21:15-17, Luke 23:34

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Thunder And Love Series

Contributed by Michael Mccartney on May 22, 2025

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Exploring the life of John, one of the Sons of Thunder. Jesus renamed these two for their zeal, passion, defense and proclamation of Jesus and The Word.

Sermon: Thunder and Love: Thesis: Exploring the life of John, one of the Sons of Thunder. Jesus renamed these two for their zeal, passion, defense and proclamation of Jesus and The Word. Mark 3:16-19: The disciples James and John named as “Sons of Thunder.” Luke 9:51-56: The Samaritan Opposition ...read more

Scripture: Mark 3:16-19, Mark 9:38-41, 1 John 4:1-7

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

The Labor Of Love Series

Contributed by Victor Yap on Dec 19, 2007

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Couples, Pt. 4

THE LABOR OF LOVE (GENESIS 29:9-35) One of the best quotes on love I know of comes from Liz Carpenter. She said, “Love is a moment and a lifetime. It is looking at him across a room and feeling that if I don’t send the rest of my life with him, I’ll have missed the boat.” More than 66 percent of ...read more

Scripture: Genesis 29:9-35

Denomination: Independent/Bible

Love Is Kind Series

Contributed by Steve Malone on Dec 17, 2019

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Using a story in David's life found in 2 Samuel chapter we will look at some ways that we can unleash kindness in our lives.

Love Is Kind #LoveIs OKAY – let’s do this. Week three of our series, ‘Love Is’ NOW… IN WEEK ONE - we talked about ‘The Unrelenting Love Of God.’ LAST WEEK – we unpack the truth that love is patient and discussed some practical ways that we could develop our ‘Makrothymia.’ Makro – slow, Thymia – ...read more

Scripture: 1 Corinthians 13:4, 2 Samuel 9:1-11

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Lost Love Series

Contributed by Paul Etterling on Jul 9, 2001

based on 44 ratings

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An exploration of the church in Ephesus according to the words of the Lord in the book of the Revelation.

1 Unto the angel of the church of Ephesus write; These things saith he that holdeth the seven stars in his right hand, who walketh in the midst of the seven golden candlesticks; 2 I know thy works, and thy labour, and thy patience, and how thou canst not bear them which are evil: and thou hast ...read more

Scripture: Revelation 2:1-7

Denomination: Baptist

For The Love Of Christ

Contributed by Bruce Ball on Dec 7, 2005

based on 134 ratings

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A sermon that reminds us to keep our focus on the destination: The eternal life in worshiping the Lord in Heaven.

We have all heard that Jesus is coming back. That should be the best news we will ever hear, but for many Christians, it is just a story. A story from a book that is more like fantasy than reality. A story they hear, but do not really believe. And because they do not believe it, they have missed ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 24:42-51

Denomination: *other

And The Greatest Of These Is Love

Contributed by Bruce Ball on Feb 15, 2009

based on 18 ratings

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A 5-point sermon dealing with different types of love, including the love God has for us and the love we are to have for His church.

As humans, our emotions can vary widely throughout a whole range of subjects. And while this is certainly true, since Valentines day was yesterday, I want to focus on love. We are capable of feelings several types of love, too, and each type has its own focus of intensity. There is an old ...read more

Scripture: 1 John 3:18

Denomination: *other

We Are Loved Series

Contributed by David Owens on Sep 8, 2008

based on 20 ratings

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This first sermon in my transforming truth series addresses the most fundamental of truths - God loves us. If we get that one on straight, then we will be well on our way.

A. Let me begin by sharing a few simple, practical truths: 1. “A balanced diet is a cookie in each hand.” – unknown 2. “A bulldog can whip a skunk, but sometimes it’s not worth it.” - J. Nowell 3. “A closed mouth gathers no feet.” - Sam Horn 4. “An apple a day keeps the doctor away, but an onion a ...read more

Scripture: Ephesians 3:14-19, Ephesians 3:14-21

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Love Deeper Series

Contributed by Monty Newton on Apr 18, 2008

based on 3 ratings

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Love is a gift God gives to be given.

Title: Love Deeper Text: John 12:1-8 Thesis: Love is a gift God gives…to be given. Series Introduction; Tim McGraw’s hit song Live Like You Were Dying, is the springboard for the current series of messages. The song is the story of a man who learned he was dying of a fatal disease and what he ...read more

Scripture: John 12:1-8

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

The Echo Of Love

Contributed by Mark Opperman on Feb 16, 2010

based on 25 ratings

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God’s love enables us to love Him back and to love others.

The Echo of Love Intro: God’s love echoes through history like the reverberating rumble of thunder across a majestic mountain range. However, unlike the diminishing thunder, the echo of God’s love continues loud and strong for those who will listen. Just as sound waves can either be ...read more

Scripture: Romans 5:6-10

Denomination: Assembly Of God

Rethinking Love

Contributed by Dave Workman on Apr 26, 2011

based on 4 ratings

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Jesus love is raging, it’s extravagant, it’s illogical, it’s over-the-top, it’s revolutionary, it pushes the boundaries of how we define love.

A while back there was a news story on the BBC about a teenage girl in England who had her boyfriend’s nickname tattooed in Chinese on her stomach, symbolic of her “undying love” for him. A tattoo on your stomach?—that’s got to hurt. A little later—and who would ...read more

Scripture: Luke 6:27-35

Denomination: Vineyard

The Love Connection Series

Contributed by Brad Bailey on Jun 11, 2009

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We tend to be most at peace with God… When selflessly serving… especially the poor… but even one’s friends and family. When sharing the love of Jesus with someone whose heart is open. When truly forgiving and extending grace to one who is indebted to u

I returned a week ago from Nepal… to be a part of… South Asia Vineyard Family Gathering. Included a few key Indian leaders… but mostly Nepali… about a quarter from the urban area of Kathmandu… many from NE India border… and a majority from the villages that spread many miles up into the ...read more

Scripture: Isaiah 58:1-10

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

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