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  • Charles Degner avatar

    Perfect Love Drives Out Fear

    Contributed by Charles Degner on May 5, 2003
    based on 38 ratings
     | 6,222 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

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    Denomination: Lutheran

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    Forgive Me

    Contributed by Antonio Torrence on May 18, 2003
    based on 44 ratings
     | 7,899 views

    This sermon is about forgiving our enemies so that we can truly experience love.

    "Forgive Me!" by Rev. A. LaMar Torrence, Pastor of the Cross of Life Lutheran Church Luke 6:27-38, John 15:12, 1 John 4:7-21 Once again I find the words of Maya Angelou appropriately for my initial response to today’s divine edict of loving our enemies. In her poem, “Lord in my heart”, she ...read more

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    Denomination: Lutheran

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    The Torment Of Fear

    Contributed by Wade Martin Hughes, Sr on Jun 6, 2003
    based on 25 ratings
     | 18,738 views

    Let us consider how fear and fear of failure hinder God’s plan for us.

    THE TORMENT OF FEAR! FEAR BREEDS FAILURE! By Wade Martin Hughes, Sr. Kyfingers@aol.com The little boy was having some problems, he decided to pray. After a little prayer little boy hears a knock at the door. He opens the door and asks, --- Are you the one from God? 1 John 4:18 There is no fear ...read more

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    Denomination: Assembly Of God

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    Perfect Love

    Contributed by Paul George on Jul 2, 2003
    based on 26 ratings
     | 7,094 views

    The foundation of Christian doctrine is laid in the word of God. The confirmation of a doctrine is found in our own experience.

    The text has two words in it that make up all there is of religion, love and fear. All pagan religions of the world are founded on fear of their gods. Christianity is the only religion in the world whose substance is love. There are scholars who claim the love spoken of in verse seventeen is not ...read more

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    Denomination: Holiness

  • Dean Meadows avatar

    Be God's Valentine

    Contributed by Dean Meadows on Feb 14, 2003
    based on 94 ratings
     | 18,889 views

    This sermon deals with God’s Love to us, Our Love to Him, and our Love to others.

    BE GOD’S VALENTINE 2/10/03 1 John 4:19 We have just celebrated the Holiday referred to as Valentines Day. Some of you are still feeling the pain from the cries of your wallets. It is a time where people think of cards, candy, and flowers. It is a time when we show others that we care for them. ...read more

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    Denomination: *other

  • Scott Chambers avatar

    "A Place Where Love Grows" Series

    Contributed by Scott Chambers on Mar 25, 2005
    based on 41 ratings
     | 4,552 views

    Part of the sermon series on the building blocks necessary for a Church to grow.

    Webster’s dictionary, defines love as a strong liking for someone or something, or a passionate affection for another person. Notice that Webster’s definition of love involves objects of the world, using the word “person” or “something.” The problem that is evident in a human definition of love is ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

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    How To Be Like Jesus

    Contributed by David Bubb on Apr 11, 2005
    based on 29 ratings
     | 7,463 views

    This message gives us the job discription of every born again believer

    Subject: How To Be Like Jesus Scripture Reading: I John 4:10-17 There are many things that I do not think that we comprehend when we read the Bible. In verse 12 it says that no one has ever seen God, but if we love one another, then God dwells in us, and people can get a glimpse of God through ...read more

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    Denomination: Holiness

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    God Is Love

    Contributed by Scott Bayles on Jun 4, 2004
    based on 248 ratings
     | 59,360 views

    According to 1 John 4, God is love because His love is personal, proven, perfecting, and preserving. Power Point is avaible, just e-mail me.

    If this sermon is helpful to you look for my latest book, “The Greatest Commands: Learning To Love Like Jesus.” Each chapter is sermon length, alliterated, and focuses on the life and love of Jesus. You can find it here: www.amazon.com/gp/product/1606471120 GOD IS LOVE Scott R. Bayles, ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian Church

  • JOEL SANTOS avatar

    The Power Of God's Love Works In Us

    Contributed by Joel Santos on Oct 1, 2004
    based on 34 ratings
     | 37,797 views

    Love inspires us. Inspiration is simply being touch by the Spirit. And God has touched us by His Spirit because of love.

    Maybe you have heard about a guy who fell in love in an opera singer. Church Swindoll tells this story in his book, “Strike the Original Match.” So what is love doing in us? What difference can love make in our lives? I. The power of love inspires us (vs.13-16) -Story of losers loser, a guy had ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

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    God's Unconditional Love

    Contributed by Gary Huckaby on Feb 19, 2004
    based on 68 ratings
     | 38,038 views

    Often we put conditions on our contracts, but God wants all to come to His Son Jesus Christ. In this message we can know God’s Unconditional Love for mankind.

    A Sermon For You A Ministry of Huckaby’s Evangelism Sermon Title God’s Unconditional Love By-Evangelist Gary Huckaby D.D. Please turn to the book of 1John for our text reading today. 1John 4:7-21; Beloved, let us love one another: for love is of God; and every one that loveth is born of ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Confidence

    Contributed by Jon Mackinney on Mar 2, 2004
    based on 10 ratings
     | 6,972 views

    It’s too bad that not all believers experience the confidence God wants us to have as His children. But He has gone to great lengths to give us this confidence through the sending of His Son.

    I think the greatest film that’s ever been made in the history of filmmaking, and this is my own humble opinion, is “Saving Private Ryan.” And the reason I like Saving Private Ryan so much is because it has one of the most potent theological statements ever made in film. The thing is it’s not an ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical Free

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    Love Is? Part 1

    Contributed by Michael Mccartney on Mar 11, 2004
    based on 17 ratings
     | 3,324 views

    Love needs to be defined in light of what the Bible says love is. Love really is only defined in light of the statement “God is Love!” If you do not start with God then you cannot know or experience love in your life.

    Love is …Part one Thesis: Love needs to be defined in light of what the Bible says love is. Love really is only defined in light of the statement “God is Love!” If you do not start with God then you cannot know or experience love in your life. Opening Illustration from: “Forever Young”. The ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

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    Who Is Your Brother?

    Contributed by David Thrower on Feb 5, 2005
    based on 6 ratings
     | 6,206 views

    Our Christian Brothers are often found in some unusual places. It should caution us about judging too quickly!

    In this day and age, when there is so much competition and our litigation-crazed society encourages more division than healing, it is often easy for us as Christians to forget that we are supposed to be "living icons" of Jesus Christ to those around us. We actually fight more among ourselves as ...read more

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    Denomination: Orthodox

  • David Henderson avatar

    Getting Over Fear Series

    Contributed by David Henderson on Feb 14, 2005
    based on 34 ratings
     | 9,430 views

    This message will help the listener to discover four truths from 1st John that will help us overcome fear. It is written to help the listener understand the realationship between love and fear.

    "Getting Over Fear" 1st John 4:11-18 A young five-year-old was in the kitchen as his mother was making supper. She asked him to go into the pantry and get her a can of tomato soup, but he didn’t want to go in alone. He said, it’s dark in there and I’m scared. So she asked him again but he ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

  • Michael McCartney avatar

    Test The Spirit's-Know Love-Fear Not! Series

    Contributed by Michael Mccartney on Feb 16, 2005
    based on 20 ratings
     | 4,122 views

    John gives us three actions that are to be apart of the children of God’s daily lives. Test the Spirit’s, Know Love, and Fear Not.

    1 John 4 – Test the Spirit’s! - Know Love! - Fear Not! Thesis: John gives us three actions that are to be apart of the children of God’s daily lives. Test the Spirit’s, Know Love, and Fear Not. Listen to this Chapter on the DVD, The Audio Bible and follow along in your Bible! Scripture Text: 1 ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational