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Men of Valor: It is known that Some Gave what they were called to do, But Many
Gave All
JOHN 15:13
Greater love hath no man than this, that a man lay down his life for his friends.
Introduction:
Good morning, Church. Today, we honor the courage , The Call, The Sacrifice,
And The Legacy Of Those Who Have Served, Especially Those Who Made The
Ultimate Sacrifice In Service . As a retired combat Veteran Marine, I have seen humanity
at its best and at its worst. I've walked through fields of fire, but I've also walked through
fields of grace. And I can testify that some stood for the calling. But many gave THEIR
all. They will never see the home they left, their wife or significant other, their parents, or
their children, if they had any. What a grim picture to paint. This
The words of our Savior in John 15:13 ring loud today: “ Greater love hath no
man than this, that a man lay down his life for his friends .” This is not just a verse—
it is a portrait of the warrior spirit, the sacrificial soul, and the valorous heart. “We are to
love our neighbor as we love ourselves.” The problem is that many of us have found it
hard to love ourselves. I must ask the question, why? Some of us are darker than others,
and we want to be lighter because we feel that they get more attention, get the better job,
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