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  • Malice In Wonderland

    Contributed by Scott Lefebvre on Nov 16, 2000
    based on 96 ratings
     | 5,999 views

    A reminder of Jesus' words that we would be known by our love one for another.

    MALICE IN WONDERLAND I found a bizarre article in the newspaper not to long ago. It read… “Jimmy Bivins, a heavyweight title contender during the 1940s, underwent surgery after police found him wasting away in a dark, filthy attic. Bivins, 78 years old, was discovered by police who were ...read more

  • First John Chapter Four

    Contributed by Robert Kerr on Dec 21, 2000
    based on 54 ratings
     | 4,682 views

    Bible Study

    PERFECTING LOVE - Chapt 4 I/ GUIDANCE OF THE HOLY SPIRIT Introduction: We need the power of God to win souls, to bring people into fellowship with God and the Church. In Zec 4:6 the bible says it is: "Not by might, nor by power, but by my spirit, saith the LORD of hosts." Here in the forth ...read more

  • Get Real! Series

    Contributed by Timothy Peck on Feb 1, 2001
    based on 94 ratings
     | 8,401 views

    Five reasons why loving each other is so important to God.

    Things aren’t always what they first appear to be. During my first few years as the pastor of teaching here at LBF Church I got a phone call from a guy identifying himself as a Navy Chaplain. He told me that a guy recent discharge from the Navy’s child had died under tragic circumstances while he ...read more

  • God's Love And Ours Series

    Contributed by Chris Appleby on Oct 18, 2000
    based on 48 ratings
     | 7,793 views

    The wonderful thing about being made God’s children is that he gives us his Spirit to enable us to be like him, and that likeness is shown most clearly in our love for others. And so, as we love one another, God lives in us, and his love is perfected in u

    I always get edgy when I hear someone make a definitive statement about God. There are so many aspects to God that any single statement always feels a bit deficient. So, for example, when someone says God is all-powerful, I find myself waiting for them to add that he’s also all-knowing, and ...read more

  • Love: The Foundation Of All Virues (2 Of 10) Series

    Contributed by Jeff Armbrester on Apr 1, 2003
    based on 35 ratings
     | 3,057 views

    Everyone would agree that love is a core virtue. Everyone would agree that a society built upon love will be one that is strong and pleasant to live in. The problem is, we have differing understandings of what love is. For love to be the foundational virt

    Love: the Foundation of all Virtues Part 2 The Core Virtues of the Christian Life Galatians 5:22-23 Jeff Armbrester (Due to the damands of ministry, this sermon is being transcribed from the tape and the complete version will be added soon.) Every building has to have a foundation. The ...read more

  • Perfect Love Drives Out Fear

    Contributed by Charles Degner on May 5, 2003
    based on 38 ratings
     | 6,160 views

    When we comprehend God’s perfect love for us, we will live without fear and be moved to keep his commandments for all the right reasons.

    Fear of punishment is a very effective form of motivation. It’s used quite effectively in the military. Soldiers are trained to obey orders. That’s what boot camp is all about. You find out very quickly that you better listen and get it right the first time or you face the wrath of an angry ...read more

  • Agapomen Allelus Series

    Contributed by David Ward on Jul 27, 2003
    based on 211 ratings
     | 35,591 views

    This was the next-to-last message in a series from 1 John on John’s command to "love one another"

    "Agapomen Allelus" 1 John 4:7-21 Introduction: A mouse looked through a crack in the wall to see the farmer and his wife opening a package; what food might it contain? He was aghast to discover that it was a mousetrap! Retreating to the farmyard, the mouse proclaimed the warning, "There is a ...read more

  • "Wake The Town And Tell The People

    Contributed by Bruce Howell on Feb 27, 2002
    based on 110 ratings
     | 3,972 views

    The love of God impels us to share it with everyone, everywhere.

    Wake the Town and Tell the People I 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 ...read more

  • It All Starts With Loving Jesus

    Contributed by Charles Mallory on May 21, 2002
    based on 54 ratings
     | 4,781 views

    Learning to become a people who seek to love Jesus first and then choose to express this love found in Christ towards all things.

    LOVE IS THAT WHICH FORGIVES THE MOST AND CONDONES THE LEAST. LOVE IS ONE OF THE WELL-KNOWN HALLMARKS OF JOHN’S LETTERS. OVER AND OVER AGAIN JOHN AFFIRMS THE IMPORTANCE OF LOVE AND MAKES IT ABUNDANTLY CLEAR WHAT PROMPTS SUCH LOVE AND WHY THE LOVE IS NECESSARY. JOHN WAS INSPIRED TO WRITE THESE ...read more

  • Attitudes

    Contributed by Gerry Pratt on May 25, 2002
    based on 54 ratings
     | 11,767 views

    The attitudes which Christians display towards their fellow man will have a great bearing on our relationship to God.

    Webster defines attitude as: 1. A manner of acting, feeling, or thinking that shows one’s disposition, opinion, etc.. A. Our attitudes may be socially acceptable and good, or they may send very strong warnings to every- one around that we reject what others think or ...read more

  • Reminders And Principles Of Love

    Contributed by Dana Chau on Mar 18, 2002
    based on 36 ratings
     | 3,178 views

    Discover the keys to love: Source, Sacrifice, Succession and Security.

    We continue with our study in 1 John 4, beginning this morning with verse 7 and ending with verse 21. If you remember, John interrupted his own teaching on love as the mark of a true Christian, and he inserted the qualification of having the Spirit of God. This morning, we will look at some ...read more

  • Transformed From Hurt To Healing

    Contributed by Robert Galasso on Apr 1, 2002
    based on 66 ratings
     | 6,368 views

    Who are the people in my life who need to know that they are loved?

    Introduction: Have you ever considered the impact that you are making for the Kingdom of God on a daily basis? The way that we act and react makes a lasting impression on the people that we come in contact with every day. What kind of an impression are you leaving? I. The Condition of ...read more

  • Grumpy Old Christians

    Contributed by Michael Mccartney on Oct 31, 2001
    based on 29 ratings
     | 6,858 views

    There are too many grumpy old Christians in this world that are hurting the spread of the Gospel and not helping the spread of the Gospel. Remember Gospel means Good News- not Bad Critical News!

    Grumpy Old Christians Thesis: There are too many grumpy old Christians in this world that are hurting the spread of the Gospel and not helping the spread of the Gospel. Remember Gospel means Good News- not Bad Critical News! Texts: Phil. 4:8 8Finally, brothers, whatever is true, whatever is ...read more

  • How Jesus Contextualized The Truth Through Challenging People About Their V

    Contributed by Paul Fritz on Aug 25, 2001
    based on 9 ratings
     | 2,912 views

    HOW JESUS CONTEXTUALIZED THE TRUTH THROUGH CHALLENGING PEOPLE ABOUT THEIR VIEWS OF GOD, CHRIST, AND THEIR OWN HUMANITY - A Case Study in contextualization from Mark 12.

    HOW JESUS CONTEXTUALIZED THE TRUTH THROUGH CHALLENGING PEOPLE ABOUT THEIR VIEWS OF GOD, CHRIST, AND THEIR OWN HUMANITY - A Case Study in contextualization from Mark 12. The goal of Jesus in every communication encounter was to challenge the people to their highest potential in the will of God. His ...read more

  • Knowing God - #1 - God Is Love Series

    Contributed by Brian La Croix on Oct 5, 2001
    based on 70 ratings
     | 9,391 views

    First in a series about attributes of God and how we are to reflect them in our lives. This message deals with the love of God.

    KNOWING GOD - #1 God is Love 1 John 4:7-21 Introduction This morning we are starting a series of messages entitled, “Knowing God.” These messages are going to focus on character qualities, or attributes of God, and how we can best reflect them in our own lives. The purpose of these messages is ...read more