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  • Ed Wood avatar

    Love Is The Theme Series

    Contributed by Ed Wood on Jun 6, 2002
    based on 41 ratings
     | 12,773 views

    14th in First John Series

    LOVE IS THE THEME 1 John 4:7-16 INTRO: There was a great theologian who came to the USA from England and was being interviewed by a group of seminary students. The question was asked, “What is the most profound thought that ever occupied your mind.” The answer was, “Jesus loves me this I know ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Full Of Love Series

    Contributed by Brian Moon on Jun 26, 2002
    based on 14 ratings
     | 4,351 views

    Part two of a series done on 1st John

    “Dear John,” part 2 (Full of Love) by Brian A. Moon Story – I love the game of Golf. To me there is nothing better than going out to the links on a warm summer afternoon. I love the anticipation as you drive up to the clubhouse and drop off your clubs. I love the smell of the grass and the fresh ...read more

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    Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

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    The Love Of God

    Contributed by Melvin Newland on Jun 28, 2002
    based on 429 ratings
     | 78,814 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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    True Love

    Contributed by Jason Zahn on Sep 28, 2001
    based on 9 ratings
     | 3,230 views

    God demonstrates his true love for us in sending his Son to die for us even while we were still sinners.

    “My father died today. I do not want to celebrate my father’s life right now. I want to mourn his death, and the dirty trick that was played on him. I do not want to trade sentimental anecdotes or well-intentioned euphemisms to hide from the fact that a terrible thing has happened. We live in ...read more

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    Denomination: Lutheran

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    Knowing God - #1 - God Is Love Series

    Contributed by Brian La Croix on Oct 5, 2001
    based on 70 ratings
     | 9,467 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

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    Denomination: Wesleyan

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    It All Starts With Loving Jesus

    Contributed by Charles Mallory on May 21, 2002
    based on 54 ratings
     | 4,826 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

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    Denomination: Free Methodist

  • Stephen Fournier avatar

    The Love Of God I

    Contributed by Stephen Fournier on Dec 20, 2000
    based on 114 ratings
     | 5,080 views

    Sermon on God’s Love toward us.

    THE LOVE OF GOD I TITUS 3:4 I must admit that I have preached on the subject we will be looking at today on several occasions. But it is a subject that we do well at looking at over and over again. It is obvious from the Bible that we do learn by the three “R’s” Repetition, repetition, ...read more

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    Denomination: Bible Church

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    First John Chapter Four

    Contributed by Robert Kerr on Dec 21, 2000
    based on 54 ratings
     | 4,772 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

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Giving Love To Get Love

    Contributed by Jeff Strite on Nov 1, 2002
    based on 404 ratings
     | 24,947 views

    "Love One Another" is repeated again and again throughout the pages of the New Testament. Why dwell so heavily on this command when it would seem there is so much more to learn about God?

    OPEN: "That’s marvelous, having a lion and monkey in the same cage," said the visitor to a small zoo. "How do they get along?" "Okay, usually," answered the zookeeper. "Occasionally they have a disagreement, and we have to get a new monkey." APPLY: Now, why do they need to get a new monkey? ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

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    Perpendicularity: Proof Of The Fellowship Series

    Contributed by Gary Kins on Nov 2, 2002
    based on 34 ratings
     | 3,196 views

    The qualities of a believer that demonstarte that they are part of The Fellowship.

    Perpendicularity: Proof of the Fellowship -- 1 John 4:1-21 Introduction: 1. Strange English word: Perpendicularity -- Moral Uprightness, Being of one kind, class or group; close association. 2. Common Greek word: KOINONIA -- To have in common A. Old English word: Fellowship -- The state of ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

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    He Is Perfect

    Contributed by Ervin Kimrey on Jul 5, 2005
    based on 18 ratings
     | 1,766 views

    A look at how God has the perfect plan for us because of His perfect love for us and his perfect wisdom of us.

    HE IS PERFECT 1 John 4:7-13 I. PERFECT LOVE (1 John 4: 7-13) A. Sovereign. Deut 7:8; 10:15 1. above all other love 2. Fuller than all other love B. Unfailing. Is 49:15,16 1. Regardless of our worthiness 2. Regardless of our reaction C. Everlasting. Jer 31:3. II. PERFECT WISDOM A. He ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

  • Carl Willis avatar

    A Lesson In Love Series

    Contributed by Carl Willis on Jul 15, 2005
    based on 6 ratings
     | 3,361 views

    A discussion of true love.

    A Lesson In Love 1 John 4:7-21 May 16, 2004 1 John 4:7-8 (NLT) Dear friends, let us continue to love one another, for love comes from God. Anyone who loves is born of God and knows God. [8] But anyone who does not love does not know God—for God is love. Love For Others  Love is a ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

  • Carl Allen avatar

    What Are The Facts About God's Love

    Contributed by Carl Allen on Aug 4, 2005
    based on 7 ratings
     | 9,764 views

    There is nothing like God’s love. It is the most overwhelming thing I have ever encountered in my life. It is the greatest thing God has ever did for me.

    WHAT ARE THE FACTS ABOUT GOD’S LOVE 1 John 4:7-12 Introduction: There is nothing like the love of God! It is the most overwhelming thing I have ever encountered in my life. It is the greatest thing God ever did for any of us! The reason I can say that is this, because He loved us, He was moved to ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Compelled By Christ's Love

    Contributed by W Pittendreigh on Jan 17, 2005
    based on 7 ratings
     | 3,093 views

    Christ loves us deeply -- that ought to prompt a response from us to love him back.

    Fred Craddock is a great preacher and a great story-teller, and one of the stories I’ve heard him tell had to do with a trip in which he and his wife went back to their native Tennessee. They drove up to a small restaurant in Gatlinburg. They were tired and hungry and still had miles to drive ...read more

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    Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

  • Michael Luke avatar

    God Loves You: No Doubt About It

    Contributed by Michael Luke on Feb 12, 2005
    based on 47 ratings
     | 11,149 views

    Five amazing facts about God’s love for you.

    SPECIAL DAY: VALENTINE’S DAY TEXT: 1 JOHN 4:9-10 TITLE: “GOD LOVES YOU: NO DOUBT ABOUT IT!” INTRODUCTION: A. Two teenaged boys were out cave exploring when they found what appeared to be huge bear tracks deep inside a long, cavernous tunnel. ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ