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  • MELVIN NEWLAND avatar

    The Love Of God

    Contributed by Melvin Newland on Jun 28, 2002
    based on 429 ratings
     | 79,410 views

    In this passage, the simplest & yet most profound statement of all is "God is love." That sounds beautiful, but what does it mean? We use the word "love" a lot, & I’m afraid that our use of it can be rather confusing. (Powerpoints available - #118)

    MELVIN M. NEWLAND, MINISTER RIDGE CHAPEL, KANSAS, OK (REVISED - 2022) (The Powerpoints used with this message are available for free. Just email me at mnewland@sstelco.com and request PP#118.) TEXT: 1 John 4:7=10, 1 Corinthians 13 Some of the greatest words about love in Scripture are found ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

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    A Love Affair Between Christ And His Church (Part 2) Series

    Contributed by D. Greg Ebie on Jul 12, 2002
    based on 24 ratings
     | 5,440 views

    Through the husband and wife relationship Paul identifies the mysterious relationship that Christ has with His Church. As we enter into a passionate relationship with Christ, He will make us into a LOVING CHRUCH.

    I like the story about the legalistic Seminary student who wanted to have a scriptural basis for everything he did. He felt he was on solid ground if he could quote chapter & verse to okay all his actions. He was doing fine until he fell in love with a beautiful co-ed. He wanted very much to ...read more

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    Denomination: Assembly Of God

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    God's Solution To Division

    Contributed by Ely Lambert on Jul 25, 2002
    based on 24 ratings
     | 3,376 views

    In the midst of problems at the Corinthian church, Paul gives a solution to the churches problems.

    I. Introduction A. Churches around the world split all the time. It doesn’t seem like a normal year in the faith unless we are having a knock down fight over non-essential issues. B. I am not here today preaching to one individual. 1. I would never preach from the pulpit and humiliate any ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

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    "Unselfish Love"

    Contributed by Gary Smith on Jul 27, 2002
    based on 15 ratings
     | 5,450 views

    Unselfish love drives one to live as Christ would live and to deny the works of the flesh.

    Last week I stopped somewhere along in here. Tonight I want to go back for just a few minutes and pick up on the subject of Obedience. We we truly have an unselfish love, we will then be obedient in all things no matter what. No matter what the circumstances, good or bad. No matter the out look ...read more

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    Denomination: Church Of God

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    Conditional Versus Unconditional Love.

    Contributed by Dr. Jerry Morrissey on Jan 22, 2001
    based on 114 ratings
     | 4,819 views

    Year C. Fourth Sunday after the Epiphany. 1Corinthians 12:31-13:1-13 January 28, 2001

    Year C. Fourth Sunday after the Epiphany. 1Corinthians 12:31-13:1-13 January 28, 2001 Lord of the Lake Lutheran Church Web page http://lordofthelake.org By The Rev. Jerry Morrissey, Esq., Pastor E-mail pastor@southshore.com Heavenly Father thank you for Jesus unconditional love. Amen. Title: ...read more

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    Denomination: Lutheran

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    Participators

    Contributed by Lindeal Greer on Jan 22, 2001
    based on 44 ratings
     | 4,459 views

    Helping someone in need.

    Participators Mark 2: 1-13 These four men saw someone in need. They wanted to help. Matt 24: 31-35 & 37 & 40-46 Story of Samaritan-story of talents, cup of cold water. This is love for our fellow man. Christ “Love” God & thy neighbor. This is Charity- I Cor. 13: 1-8 & 13 What the ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

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    The Key Ingredient

    Contributed by Dan Erickson on Jan 28, 2001
    based on 114 ratings
     | 6,300 views

    Love is not only the key ingredient, but sometimes the missing ingredient in the church.

    A Peanuts cartoon shows Lucy standing with her arms folded and a stern expression on her face. Charlie Brown pleads, "Lucy, you must be more loving. This world really needs love. You have to let yourself love to make this world a better place." Lucy angrily whirls around and knocks Charlie Brown to ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

  • MELVIN NEWLAND avatar

    Do You Care?

    Contributed by Melvin Newland on Jan 31, 2001
    based on 625 ratings
     | 158,347 views

    We do fall or get knocked down at times, don't we? And how wonderful it is when we have a friend who cares enough to lift us up, dust us off, & help us continue on. (Powerpoints Available - #139)

    MELVIN M. NEWLAND, MINISTER RIDGE CHAPEL, KANSAS, OK (Revised: 2011) (Powerpoints used with this message are available for free. Just email me at mnewland@sstelco.com and request #139.) A. Sometimes when people are leaving after a church service they say, "Boy, I wish so & so had been here ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

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    A Wedding Meditation

    Contributed by Douglas Swift on Feb 4, 2001
    based on 464 ratings
     | 17,226 views

    A Basic Wedding Ceremony

    We are gathered here today on this most joyous to join this man and this woman in the holy estate of matrimony. Who gives this woman to be married to this man? Family member will answer: Her family and I. OR SOMETHING APPROPRIATE FOR THE SITUATION Seat the guests. Marriage is an institution of ...read more

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    Denomination: Pentecostal

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    Love Is Patient Series

    Contributed by Jim Mooney on Feb 9, 2001
    based on 118 ratings
     | 19,494 views

    Being patient means to be longsuffering, when you are patient with others you are demonstrating the Love of God to them.

    LOVE IS PATIENCE I CORINTHIANS 13:4 The Bible says, "It is not good for man to be alone." You and I are created to have fellowship with God and each other. It is no accident that solitary confinement is considered to be punishment. Tonight, we are going to look at relationships and their importance ...read more

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    Denomination: Pentecostal

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    How To Stop Looking Out For Number One Series

    Contributed by Jim Mooney on Feb 9, 2001
    based on 127 ratings
     | 6,983 views

    Loving others is to put them first or before yourself.

    HOW TO STOP LOOKING OUT FOR NUMBER ONE I CORINTHIANS 13:4 It never ceases to amaze me the popularity of tabloid magazines, talk shows, gossip columnists and celebrity magazines. It seems to me that our society is obsessed with needing to know dirt on people who are famous. Time after time, our ...read more

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    Denomination: Pentecostal

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    Love Is Kind Series

    Contributed by Jim Mooney on Feb 9, 2001
    based on 131 ratings
     | 14,903 views

    Love is kind, in other words love looks for away to be condtructive not destructive.

    LOVE IS KIND 1 CORINTHIANS 13:4 TITUS 3: 4-7 1 CORINTHIANS 13:4 Love is patient, love is kind. It does not envy, it does not boast, it is not proud. TITUS 3:4-7 3:1 Remind the people to be subject to rulers and authorities, to be obedient, to be ready to do whatever is good, 2 to slander no ...read more

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    Denomination: Pentecostal

  • Steve Shepherd avatar

    This Is Love

    Contributed by Steve Shepherd on Feb 9, 2001
    based on 179 ratings
     | 20,976 views

    The apostle Paul describes the "most excellent way" of love.

    THIS IS LOVE I Corinthians 13:1-13 INTRO.- ILL.- Here are some children’s ideas about love. - Glenn, age 7 - If falling love is anything like learning how to spell, I don’t want to do it. It takes too long. (loving people takes a long time. It should take a lifetime. We should love people ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

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    Unfailing Love

    Contributed by Charles Mallory on Feb 9, 2001
    based on 151 ratings
     | 9,700 views

    Learning about the power behind agape love.

    WITH THE EXCEPTION OF THE WORD "LIFE," THE WORD "LOVE" IS THE MOST IMPORTANT ABSTRACT TERM IN THE ENTIRE BIBLE. LOVE, OF COURSE, WAS ONE OF THE MOST IMPORTANT ELEMENTS OF THE TEACHING OF JESUS. LOVE IS WHAT DESCRIBES THE NATURE OF GOD, PROVIDES THE BASIS OF CHRISTIAN ETHICS, AND MANIFESTS THE ...read more

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    Denomination: Free Methodist

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    What Is Love? Series

    Contributed by Ricky Burke on Feb 22, 2001
    based on 224 ratings
     | 24,981 views

    This is the first sermon in a series of messages from I Corinthians 13.

    Sermon: What Is Love? Sermon Series: How to Improve Your Love-life. Text: I Cor. 13:4-7 This past Valentine’s Day consumers spent millions of dollars to tell that someone special, "I love you." But what is love? We talk about it, sing about it, and search for it, but exactly what is it? ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist