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  • Rev. K. Michael Bryant avatar

    Wedding Notes

    Contributed by Rev. K. Michael Bryant on Dec 13, 2002
    based on 10 ratings
     | 7,830 views

    A couple was married at the Court by a Judge. The couple had a reception later that day and asked for a religous short sermon.

    INTRODUCTION: Marriage is a journey toward an unknown destination -- the discovery that people must share not only what they don’t know about each other, but what they don’t know about themselves. Let us pray: Dear Heavenly Father, we know that you are never an unwanted guest, that you do not ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    No Robots Allowed

    Contributed by Richie Oswald on Dec 21, 2002
    based on 4 ratings
     | 2,448 views

    God created mankind out of love.

    Just about everyone has seen mechanical robots. These are made by us humans to make the workplace safer and easier, to make home chores easier, and to basically make life simpler. The thing about these robots is, they have no feelings. All they can do is perform the tasks they were ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

  • Daniel Williamson avatar

    Fruit Of The Spirit Series

    Contributed by Daniel Williamson on Jan 6, 2003
    based on 164 ratings
     | 48,946 views

    A detailed series on each of the nine Fruit of the Spirit! Each characteristic listed is a sermon. However, I have combined the lesson into one packet.

    THE FRUIT OF THE SPIRIT INTRODUCTION It is imperative that we understand that the marks of true spirituality and the signs of maturity in Christian growth are found not in the gifts of the Spirit, rather they are found in producing the fruit of the Spirit. 1st Corinthians 13:1-2 – “If I speak in ...read more

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    Denomination: Church Of God

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    It's Not An Option! (Living Out The 2nd Greatest Commandment)

    Contributed by Lynn Floyd on Jan 10, 2003
    based on 224 ratings
     | 19,507 views

    I talk about how serious Jesus was that we show love to one another; I also give some practical suggestions on living it out.

    It’s Not An Option (Living the Second Greatest Commandment) January 11, 2002 Intro: If you knew your death was coming soon what would you say to those you love? Watch this clip from the movie “My Life” with Michael Keaton and Nichole Kidman…(This is the scene towards the end of the movie where he ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    The Fruit Of The Spirit Is Love...

    Contributed by Jerry Flury on Jan 10, 2003
    based on 26 ratings
     | 3,178 views

    The qualities of love needed in the church.

    THE FRUIT OF THE SPIRIT IS LOVE… I CORINTHIANS 13:1-8 Introduction: This chapter is among the most famous chapters in the Bible. It has been used extensively at weddings and as an exposition of romantic love. The reality of this passage is that is part of a message by Paul to the church at ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

  • Donald Carpenter avatar

    Without Love

    Contributed by Donald Carpenter on Jan 18, 2003
    based on 25 ratings
     | 4,735 views

    It is possible to be a soulwinner, a deep Christian, or a sacrificial giver, and yet miss out on the blessings of God because you lack the most important thing, love.

    Without Love I Corinthians 13:1-3 Preached Sunday, January 19, 2003 – AM Service Introduction: True agape love cannot be manufactured. It is the outward evidence of inward surrender to the convicting and leading of the Holy Spirit in the life of a believer. All too often we try to evaluate our ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Divine Cement For The Marriage Contract

    Contributed by Donald Carpenter on Jan 18, 2003
    based on 40 ratings
     | 2,555 views

    Love is not an emotion, it is an holy commitment that trancends emotions.

    Divine Cement for the Marriage Contract I Corinthians 13:1-8 Introduction: Many poems are written about it… many songs drone on and on… psychologists spout about it… liberals misrepresent it… The subject is true love. As the last part of our special Valentine’s Day celebration, we will spend ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Phobos: The Word Of Fear

    Contributed by Sean Smuts on Jan 29, 2003
    based on 10 ratings
     | 2,536 views

    A Study on the Greek Word for Fear

    Phobos Franklin Delano Roosevelt said "Let me assert my firm belief that the only thing we have to fear is fear itself..." That is what I am talking about here. Fear. Barclay in his New Testament Words says that phobos has three main meanings, the first being that of "panic" or "flight." The ...read more

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    Denomination: Mennonite

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    God's Greatest Gift Is Love

    Contributed by Timm Meyer on Feb 6, 2003
    based on 44 ratings
     | 34,058 views

    EPIPHANY 4(C) - God’s greatest gift is love: everything else fails but God’s love never fails.

    GOD’S GREATEST GIFT IS LOVE 1 Corinthians 13 February 2, 2003 1 CORINTHIANS 13 131If I speak in the tongues of men and of angels, but have not love, I am only a resound-ing gong or a clanging cymbal. 2If I have the gift of prophecy and can fathom all mysteries and all knowledge, and if I ...read more

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    Denomination: Lutheran

  • Gary Kins avatar

    Four Faces Of Love

    Contributed by Gary Kins on Feb 7, 2003
    based on 154 ratings
     | 25,250 views

    A sermon describing the charcateristics of biblical love in contrast to worldly love.

    The Four Faces of Love Introduction: Valentine - an amatory or sentimental card, token or gift sent by one person to another on St. Valentine’s Day; a sweetheart chosen on St. Valentine’s Day; the object of one’s affection. St. Valentine - Valentinus -- Christian martyr, c270 A.D. -- ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

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    God's Love Never Fails!

    Contributed by Robert Blair on Feb 8, 2003
    based on 29 ratings
     | 33,488 views

    Jesus, our Savior, is love. Out of love, God saved us, out of His grace and mercy. Because of that, you and I have lives that are changed. You and I are able live lives in this world without fretting about every disaster. You and I have lives that can be

    1 CORINTHIANS 13 LOVE NEVER FAILS! 13:1 If I speak in the tongues of men and of angels, but have not love, I am only a resounding gong or a clanging cymbal. 2If I have the gift of prophecy and can fathom all mysteries and all knowledge, and if I have a faith that can move mountains, but have ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

  • Cameron Horsburgh avatar

    War! What Is It Good For?

    Contributed by Cameron Horsburgh on Feb 12, 2003
    based on 25 ratings
     | 2,321 views

    War is going to happen whether we like it or not. Regardless of our position on war politically and theologically, we are all called to turn to God and to love our enemies.

    The major thing in the news over the last few weeks has been all this business over Saddam Hussein and the allegations that he is stockpiling weapons of mass destruction. Every day another part of the drama is played out—George Bush or Colin Powell or Hans Blix or any one of a number of world ...read more

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    Denomination: Holiness

  • Mark Holdcroft avatar

    Faith, Hope And Love

    Contributed by Mark Holdcroft on Feb 19, 2003
    based on 98 ratings
     | 53,899 views

    The church tries all sorts of gimmicks to quell falling numbers, but God simply wants us to get back to the basics... Faith, Hope and Love.

    Faith, hope and love. In AD 50 Corinth was one of the most important cities, commercially of the day, controlling much of the shipping between the East and the West. It was a city heavily steeped in Greek culture, its idolatry and immorality. Paul established the Church, after spending 18 months ...read more

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    Denomination: Pentecostal

  • Tony Fox avatar

    The Greatest Of These

    Contributed by Tony Fox on Feb 21, 2003
    based on 94 ratings
     | 8,480 views

    Message on 1Corinthians 13.

    “The Greatest of These” February 16, 2003 (1Corinthians 13:1-13) ILL: Ole and Olga lived on a farm in Iowa. Olga was starved for affection. Ole never gave her any signs of love, and Olga’s need to be appreciated went unfulfilled. At her wit’s end, Olga blurted out, "Ole, why don’t ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    "The Greatest Of These"

    Contributed by Quintin Morrow on Mar 3, 2003
    based on 134 ratings
     | 8,256 views

    An exposition, with full text outline, of I Corinthians 13.

    The Rev’d Quintin Morrow St. Andrew’s Episcopal Church Fort Worth, Texas www.st-andrew.com I Cor. 13 March 2, 2003 The Message Outline: I. The Primacy of Love (vv. 1-3). A. Without love we are nothing. B. Without love we accomplish nothing. II. The Particulars of Love (vv. 4-7). A. What love ...read more

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    Denomination: Episcopal/Anglican