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  • David Cambridge avatar

    The Characteristics Of A Christian

    Contributed by David Cambridge on Jan 19, 2002
    based on 34 ratings
     | 14,808 views

    There are several characteristics that every Christian should possess. Reveiwing these will help us to examine ourselves, and be in a better position to help the erring.

    The Characteristics Of A Christian A Question Of Judgment Introduction 1. What characterizes a disciple of Jesus? I ask this question because I believe there are some people who are “confused” about this! 2. In this lesson I will share my concerns and remind us of what ought to characterize a ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

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    Funeral Service For Judy ____________

    Contributed by Wayne Major on Jan 23, 2002
    based on 177 ratings
     | 16,068 views

    I was asked to share my feelings about suicide by the husband, who had been hurt many years earlier by some inappropriate comments by a pastor upon the suicide death of his friend.

    “My little children, let us not love in word or in tongue, but in deed and in truth. And by this we know that we are of the truth, and shall assure our hearts before Him. For if our hearts condemns us, God is greater than our heart, and knows all things. Beloved, if our heart does not ...read more

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    Denomination: Methodist

  • Dan Borchert avatar

    When Trying To Figure Out How To Love, Look At Your Mother

    Contributed by Dan Borchert on Aug 29, 2002
    based on 15 ratings
     | 2,176 views

    Mothers Day sermon from on of the greatest passages about love.

    When Trying to Figure Out How To Love, Look At Your Mom I John 3:11-24 Introduction A. It is mother’s day B. No it is not a day we just have for the fun of it C. MOTHERS DESERVE IT!!! D. Mothers act out of love E. You can never escape that love of your mother F. John must have been thinking about ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian Missionary Alliance

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    The Problem With Real Christian Love

    Contributed by Andrew Chan on Aug 29, 2002
    based on 138 ratings
     | 18,836 views

    Love is more than a four letter word, so how can I live it out?

    The Problem of Real Christian Love Love is more than a four letter word, so how can I live it out? 1 John 3:11-24 “We should love one another.” Seems obvious. That is the right Christian thing to do. But we live in the real world, where resentments, anger, grudges, violence, dominates. Look ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical Free

  • Dan Borchert avatar

    The Definition Of True Love

    Contributed by Dan Borchert on Aug 30, 2002
    based on 24 ratings
     | 3,394 views

    Love, love, love. We hear that word trown around like it is no big deal. What is true love. True love comes from God

    The Definition of True Love I John 3:11-24 Introduction A. Love. Hmm many many different thoughts come to our mind, what are some though that come to yours? (Husband, work, dogs etc…) B. How about love for God? What type of Love does God want from us? How do we know ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian Missionary Alliance

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    Where Love Cannot Be Series

    Contributed by Ed Wood on Jun 6, 2002
    based on 68 ratings
     | 10,017 views

    11th in First John Series

    WHERE LOVE CANNOT BE 1 John 3:11-18 INTRO: Love is the identifying mark of the children of God. The Lord Jesus said, “By this shall all men know that you are my disciples if you have love for one another.” One of the early church fathers said about the early believers, “Behold, how they love ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Passport To Life Series

    Contributed by Charles Scott on Jun 24, 2002
    based on 30 ratings
     | 4,503 views

    The love that Christians hold for one another and their self-sacrifice is evidence that they have been transformed from life that ends in death to eternal life with the Father.

    I JOHN 3:13-24 PASSPORT TO LIFE There are some powerful and surprising statements in I John 3 ". . . we know we have passed from death to life because we love the brothers. The man who does not love is among the living dead." Christians gather in churches for many reasons, but chief ...read more

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    Denomination: Anglican

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    Loving In Deed And Truth

    Contributed by Jeff Hughes on Apr 8, 2003
    based on 9 ratings
     | 5,506 views

    Living out our faith

    Loving In Deed and Truth 1st John 3:13 – 3:24 Jeff Hughes I. Introduction a. Turn with me in your Bibles to 1st John, Chapter 3, and verse 13. b. Tonight we are going to look at the Book of First John, chapter three, verses 13 through 24, eleven verses that give us some guidance on how we live our ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

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    "We Know Love By This"

    Contributed by Kenneth Sauer on May 9, 2003
    based on 20 ratings
     | 4,111 views

    Jesus loves us so much, and that means that we ought to love others.

    1 John 3:16-24 “We Know Love By This” By: Rev. Kenneth Emerson Sauer Pastor of Parkview United Methodist Church, Newport News, VA Humankind has made so many attempts to define love. Volumes upon volumes of books have been written about it. Over the centuries romantic love has been the theme of ...read more

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    Denomination: United Methodist

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    Love One Another Series

    Contributed by Shawn Ragan on May 11, 2003
    based on 5 ratings
     | 4,634 views

    This sermon is the second in a series about true Christian fellowship and community - this one focusing on the call to "love one another."

    Love One Another Series: One Another Meridian Church of God Seventh Day March 29, 2003 INTRODUCTION Good Morning Series Introduction We began a new series last week on “one anothering,” the different commands we have in our interaction with one another. The commands we have from our Lord in ...read more

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    Denomination: Independent/Bible

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    Forgiveness Matters Series

    Contributed by Robert Odle on May 13, 2003
    based on 76 ratings
     | 6,262 views

    In our pursuit of godly character we must learn to forgive. We must also learn the biblical difference between frogiveness and reconciliation.

    Character Counts! Forgiveness Matters (1 John 3:16-18) Theme: God?s character requires Him to forgive. Those seeking godly character must learn to forgive. Purpose: What do I want to happen in the hearer when I preach this sermon? A. Increased insight. After I preach this sermon, the hearer ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

  • Mark Beaird avatar

    The Evidence Of True Love

    Contributed by Mark Beaird on May 14, 2003
    based on 59 ratings
     | 9,651 views

    Note the reasons that the love of God motivates our hearts to action.

    THE EVIDENCE OF LOVE © 2001 Mark Beaird Text: 1 John 3:16-18 What is your picture of someone who is truly poor? In Hollywood there is an exclusive school attended by children of movie stars, producers, and directors. Asked to write a composition on the subject of poverty, one little girl ...read more

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    Denomination: Pentecostal

  • Paul Fritz avatar

    Outreach Guidelines

    Contributed by Paul Fritz on May 19, 2003
    based on 71 ratings
     | 8,329 views

    A Summary of some of the fine outreach guidelines from Tom Clegg’s award winning book, Lost in America

    Suggestions From Tom Clegg’s Lost in America for Effective Church Outreach 1. Pray regularly in community and by name for lost or unchurched people you personally know. Prayer requires discipline but the body of Christ helps us pray with greater consistently. Solomon wrote, “Though one may be ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

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    The Great Privilege To Those That Are Born Of God (John Wesley Series)

    Contributed by Greg Buchner on Jul 28, 2003
    based on 34 ratings
     | 8,745 views

    While Wesley’s sermon was based on the choices that we make as Christians to sin or not sin, this sermon takes that one step further by saying that the great privilege is being a disciple of Christ. The rest of the Christian faith comes to us as a benefit

    “The Great Privilege to Those That Are Born of God” John Wesley Sermon Series (taken from John Wesley on Christian Beliefs, The Standard Sermons in Modern English, Vol. 1, Abingdon Press:2002) I John 3:11-18, 5:1-5 July 27, 2003 Purpose: While Wesley’s sermon was based on the choices that we make ...read more

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    Denomination: Methodist

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    Join The Celebration

    Contributed by David Dewitt on Aug 12, 2003
    based on 34 ratings
     | 2,633 views

    This message was the kick off for our VBS that had the theme of celebrating

    Join the Celebration Selected Passages August 3, 2003 Children’s Message Prop: A party invitation Introduction Can any of you tell me the meaning of the word celebrate? What kinds of celebrations do you have? Birthday parties, family reunions, ect. Can anybody tell me what this is? (Hold up ...read more

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    Denomination: Church Of God