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Is it wearing a cross in our neck, wearing all the time white shirt, kurta, makes us Christians or because our parents wrote our religion Christian in the Birth Certificate column that makes us Christians. What makes us or shows as a Christian? Let's study and find out the answer.
Scripture: John 13:3-5, John 13:34-35, Matthew 22:38, Philippians 2:5
Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational
A relationship with God through Jesus Christ leads us to become outward focused people ...and churches.
Scripture: Isaiah 6:1-10, Philippians 2:1-4, John 13:35, Galatians 6:2
Denomination: United Methodist
Examines God's concern with how we treat other people, and how we can love them like Jesus
Scripture: John 13:34-35
Denomination: Baptist
A disciple is one who loves like Jesus loves.
Scripture: John 13:34-36
Troublesome times are surrounding each one of us right now. There are two main issues that have a grip on us as we reach the mid-way point of the month of January: Pandemic and Politics. Both issues have divided us.
Scripture: Colossians 3:12, Philippians 2:3-4, 1 Thessalonians 5:11, Colossians 2:2, John 13:34-35 (view more) (view less)
Denomination: Christian Church
What does this mean? Are supposed to be angry? Of course the phrasing is in Old English from the 1600's and newer translations put it this way, "In your anger do not sin." Is such a feat even possible? What does God's Holy Word say?
Be Ye Angry and Sin Not Please stand with me as we go over our current memory Scripture: Psalm 1:1-2 “Blessed is the man who does not walk in the counsel of the wicked or stand in the way of sinners or sit in the seat of mockers. But his delight is in the Law of the LORD, and on His Law he ...read more
Scripture: Ephesians 4:17-32, Matthew 5:38-48, 1 Corinthians 11:20-22, 1 Corinthians 11:27-29, John 13:34 (view more) (view less)
Denomination: Nazarene
Love should be a Christian's single most defining attribute.
Badges identify people. There’s the policeman’s badge (make a paper star). Every service company has its’ employees wear a badge (plastic cover with name inside). Boy Scouts and Awana children have badges telling you about their achievements (Awana shirt or sash). Christians have badges too. ...read more
If we are going to be effective disciples and disciple makers, then our lives and our relationships must be characterized by love. Jesus said that they will know we are His disciples because of our love.
Scripture: John 13:1-35, Matthew 22:37-40, 1 John 3:16, 1 Corinthians 13:1-3, Acts 2:42-47 (view more) (view less)
Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ
Nations are deeply divided over politics, the appropriate response to COVID-19, racial and ethnic justice, and many other issues. Not even the church is a safe place from the divisiveness. How do we live together in this “very good and pleasant” way that the psalmist celebrates?
Scripture: Psalms 133:1-3, John 8:31-32, John 13:35
Denomination: Methodist
Jesus makes it clear that our love for others is the cornerstone of displaying our love for God. In this message we look at what it meant when Jesus gave this new commandment to love one another.
Loving One Another John 13:34-35 *** Watch: https://youtu.be/Jpv3Ygkp4Zc In a quick review of New Testament, I found that the phrase, “one another” was used 100 times, and 60% of the time it was written as a command, and even more telling is that 47 of these were written instructions to followers ...read more
Denomination: Foursquare
A look at the post election results and what to do next.
Now What? November 15, 2020 Two weeks ago we talked about the upcoming election. The election is over. All along as I listened to the candidates from various parties and races, I was not sure who to believe. I’m not sure when it will end? Not every one of my candidates won, that’s probably true ...read more
Scripture: John 13:34-35, John 17:22-23, Matthew 11:28, Mark 12:29-31
As believers abandon this world and seek after God's perfect love, they will find that they have nothing to fear. God's unconditional love grants us peace of heart and mind.
I BELIEVE THAT WE HAVE MANAGED TO REACH A SHAMEFUL MILESTONE IN THE UNITED STATES. WE HAVE BECOME “PHOBIA” CRAZY AND HAVE DECLARED “PHOBI-WARFARE” WHEN SOMEONE SAYS SOMETHING THAT APPARENTLY OFFENDS US! WHEN WE DECLARE SUCH “OFFENSE,” WE STAGE OUR OVER-DRAMATIC, THEATRICAL PERFORMANCE TO LET ...read more
Scripture: 1 John 4:16-18, John 14:27, John 13:34-35, James 4:7-8, 1 John 3:1, Philippians 3:7-8 (view more) (view less)
Denomination: Free Methodist
sermon by Gordon Curley (PowerPoint slides to accompany this talk are available on request – email gcurley@gcurley.info)
SERMON OUTLINE: • Question #1: Who was "the elder"? • Question #2: Who was "the chosen lady"? • Question #3: What was the situation? • Question #4: What is the Big Idea of this letter? • Question #5: What is the message of 2 John? • (5a). Knowing the truth but not practicing ...read more
Scripture: John 13:34, John 2
Denomination: Brethren
The Lord has called us to live in peace AND He has called us to be peacemakers as well. What is a peacemaker? What does a peacemaker do? How can I become a peacemaker? Will God help me be a peacemaker?
Peace Makers Today we will be reading from Matthew 5:1-10 Last week we took a look at the peace of God that is available to those who are in Christ, those have placed their faith and trust in Jesus for the salvation of their souls. This week we will be taking a look to see if those who are filled ...read more
Scripture: Matthew 5:1-10, Psalms 85:10, Psalms 139:24, Philippians 4:7, 2 Corinthians 5:20, 1 Corinthians 6:8, 1 Corinthians 6:7, John 13:34-35 (view more) (view less)
We are commanded to love, challenged to love, confirmed by our love and changed by His love
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