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  • Dennis Lawrence avatar

    God To The Rescue Series

    Contributed by Dennis Lawrence on Apr 6, 2001
    based on 169 ratings
     | 6,483 views

    One story began at Christmas and goes to the cross and Easter!

    God to the Rescue April 7, 2001 We’ve celebrated the meal that Jesus left us to remind us of Him and His work on earth, as well as the work that followed from His ascension to heaven. We celebrated Jesus, and each time we do, we celebrate some different facet of our Saviour. We’ve just seen the ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

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    New Things

    Contributed by Steve Johnson on Dec 24, 2001
    based on 211 ratings
     | 27,478 views

    Origianlly used for a morning worship service, most recently used at a funeral for a 23yr old lady who died of cancer...easily adaptable for any regualr service or funeral service.

    What comes to your mind when I say "NEW"? What do you think of? I believe I would have to say that I think of Christmas. At Christmas, we get those "new" things. You may have thought of a new car or new house…maybe a new suit of clothes or a new baby even. But when you really stop to think ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    The Characteristics Of A Christian

    Contributed by David Cambridge on Jan 19, 2002
    based on 34 ratings
     | 14,960 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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    First John Chapter Three Part 1

    Contributed by Robert Kerr on Dec 21, 2000
    based on 60 ratings
     | 4,321 views

    Bible Study

    "WHAT DOES IT MEAN TO BE A CHILD OF GOD?" Chapter 3: 1-3 Introduction: One of the greatest events in the life of any parent is the birth of a child, it is a very blessed, memorable, and emotional experience. It is also a very significant day to the child. Of course, this baby has no concept of ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    First John Chapter Three Part 2

    Contributed by Robert Kerr on Dec 21, 2000
    based on 45 ratings
     | 3,171 views

    Bible Study

    PRACTICING LOVE - I John 3:10-24 Introduction: The Gospel of John was written to persuade the readers that Jesus was the Messiah and to persuade them to believe upon Him and be saved - John 20:31 But these are written, that ye might believe that Jesus is the Christ, the Son of God; and that ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    1 John Chapter 3

    Contributed by Bo Sullivan on Jan 18, 2001
    based on 64 ratings
     | 12,104 views

    Verse by verse discourse on 1 John chapter 3.

    1 John 3 NKJV by Bo Sullivan 1 John 3:1 Behold what manner of love the Father has bestowed on us, that we should be called children of God! We hardly understand the "manner of love" of our heavenly Father. We, as fathers and mothers, invest our time, money and resources raising our children. ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

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    Who's Your Daddy?

    Contributed by Mike Hays on Oct 18, 2000
    based on 64 ratings
     | 4,833 views

    God has adopted us into His family. He is a Father who will never fail us.

    Who's Your Daddy? 1 John 3:4-10 The last rain soaked, numbed-out fan sloshed out of Max Yasgur's muddy pasture more than 30 years ago. That was the day the Woodstock Music and Art Festival came to a close. What was billed as "three days of peace and music" turned into something altogether ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

  • Mike Hays avatar

    The Imitation Of Love

    Contributed by Mike Hays on Oct 18, 2000
    based on 58 ratings
     | 5,007 views

    God has shown His love for us in His Son Jesus who has given His life so that we might know true love as well as salvation.

    The Imitation of Love 1 John 3:11-24 "Pray that my love will be without limits." --Saint Maximilian Kolbe in his last letter to his mother. Father Maximilian Kolbe was forty-five years old in the early autumn of 1939 when the Nazis invaded his homeland. He was a Polish monk who founded the ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

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    Our Lifestyle Reveals Our Family Identity

    Contributed by Paul Apple on Oct 18, 2000
    based on 34 ratings
     | 2,861 views

    All Men Will Live in One of Two Lifestyles a.

    All Men Will Live in One of Two Lifestyles a. A Lifestyle of Righteousness b. A Lifestyle of Lawlessness 2. Our Lifestyle Reveals the Source of our Spiritual Being a. The Source of the Devil b. The Source of God ...read more

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    Denomination: Independent/Bible

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    Love For The Brethren

    Contributed by Paul Apple on Oct 18, 2000
    based on 17 ratings
     | 3,324 views

    1. Love for the Brethren Proves Our Relationship With God (:14-15) a.

    1. Love for the Brethren Proves Our Relationship With God (:14-15) a. Loving Indicates Life (:14a) b. Hating Indicates Death (:14b-15) 2. Love for the Brethren Will Be Like Christ's Love for us (:16-18) a. Our Pattern in Loving -- Christ's love for us (:16) b. Our Obligation to Love -- Concrete ...read more

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    Denomination: Independent/Bible

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    How Great Is The Love Of God! Series

    Contributed by Michael Mccartney on Oct 18, 2000
    based on 23 ratings
     | 17,110 views

    God’s love is so great that with it he has made us children of Him and with that comes all the royal inheritances if we live the way we are suppose too.

    I John 3 – “How great is the Love of God?” Thesis: God’s love is so great that with it he has made us children of Him and with that comes all the royal inheritances if we live the way we are suppose too. Scripture Text: 1 John 3: 1-24 1How great is the love the Father has lavished on us, that we ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

  • Garth Wehrfritz- Hanson avatar

    Children Of God Series

    Contributed by Garth Wehrfritz- Hanson on Apr 27, 2003
    based on 95 ratings
     | 13,208 views

    Our Christian identity influences profoundly how we live.

    Sermon for 3 Easter Yr B, 4/05/2003 Based on I Jn 3:1-7 Grace Lutheran Church, Medicine Hat, Alberta By Pastor Garth Wehrfritz-Hanson IDENTITY, IMAGE, GENUINE PERSONHOOD, BEING WHO WE TRULY ARE. That is one of the central themes of our second lesson today. Our identity, our true personhood all ...read more

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    Denomination: Lutheran

  • Kenneth Sauer avatar

    "We Know Love By This"

    Contributed by Kenneth Sauer on May 9, 2003
    based on 20 ratings
     | 4,147 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

  • Shawn Ragan avatar

    Love One Another Series

    Contributed by Shawn Ragan on May 11, 2003
    based on 5 ratings
     | 4,795 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
     | 6,299 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