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  • Dr. Jerry Morrissey avatar

    "What Are The Meanings Of Signs?”

    Contributed by Dr. Jerry Morrissey on Nov 9, 2001
    based on 231 ratings
     | 19,702 views

    Year C. twenty-fourth Sunday after Pentecost Luke 21: 5-19, November 18, 2001 Heavenly Father thank you for giving us signs to find your hidden presence. Amen. Title: “What are the meanings of signs?”

    Year C. twenty-fourth Sunday after Pentecost Luke 21: 5-19, November 18, 2001 Heavenly Father thank you for giving us signs to find your hidden presence. Amen. Title: “What are the meanings of signs?” In all three Synoptic gospels, just before the passion narrative, there is a “sermon” on ...read more

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    Denomination: Lutheran

  • Benjamin Utomo avatar

    The True Meaning Of Christmas

    Contributed by Benjamin Utomo on Dec 11, 2024
     | 672 views

    Is Jesus pleased with the Christmas that are celebrated everywhere? Many people celebrate Christmas but do not know the true meaning of Christmas. John 3:16 shows the true meaning of Christmas.

    Every December, hundreds of millions, even billions of people around the world celebrate the birth of Jesus. Throughout history, no one's birth has been celebrated as widely as Jesus. In general, we are happy when friends remember and celebrate our birthdays. Do you think Jesus is happy with ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

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    Jesus Meaning Of Life Series

    Contributed by Jesse Bennett on May 3, 2009
    based on 4 ratings
     | 10,623 views

    Many people don’t have life they don’t even know what life is/ They don’t understand life they live there lives very pessimistically: John 10:10 10The thief cometh not, but for to steal, and to kill, and to destroy: I am come that they might have life, an

    Jesus The meaning of live Jesse Bennett Bible Baptist Church Shawnee Oklahoma John 11:1-26 I want to tell you: Jesus is the only reason we live. Jesus came so that we might have life. John 10:10 10The thief cometh not, but for to steal, and to kill, and to destroy: I am come that they might have ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    What Is The Meaning Of Life?

    Contributed by Kevin Ruffcorn on Mar 25, 2005
    based on 18 ratings
     | 3,543 views

    A haunting question with which we all deal is why we are living and what is the meaning of our lives. The Bible contains powerful answers that not only motivate us, but also shape us.

    THE SEVEN SERIVCE JUNE 9, 2002 Ecclesiastes 12:13-14 “What is the Meaning of Life?” INTRODUCTION We often ask many “Why?” questions. Usually they are frustrating and useless because there is no answer to them. There is one, “Why?” question that is vital for us to answer. The question is, ...read more

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    Denomination: Lutheran

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    The Meaning Of The New Birth Series

    Contributed by George Bannister on Oct 18, 2002
    based on 28 ratings
     | 7,641 views

    This message deals with the meaning of the new birth as recorded in John chapter 3.

    TEXT: John 3:1-21 ETS: Jesus instructs Nicodemus about the “New Birth”. ESS: The Term, “Born Again” is rich in meaning. OSS: Those who have never been born again will choose to be. PQ: What does it mean to be “Born Again”? UW: Facts TITLE:# “The Meaning of the New Birth” Series: “BACK TO THE ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    The Meaning Of Christmas: Love Series

    Contributed by Doug Warren on Nov 25, 2006
    based on 6 ratings
     | 12,629 views

    #1 in series leading up to Christmas. Deals with God’s love: the origin, objects, operation, and outcome of God’s love. Simple sermon for seekers.

    Intro: 5 am...day after Thanksgiving, shoppers pushing, shoving, trampling over one another to get bargains on merchandise. Cashiers cursed by customers because they made a mistake, moms yelling at kids, kids crying because they’re tired, dads stressed out seeing bills forthcoming. Conceal your ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    What It Means To Be Justified

    Contributed by Ben Mandrell on Apr 18, 2008
    based on 1 rating
     | 2,194 views

    Justification, a big word describing something very simple.

    Christianity 101: What It Means to Be Justified Romans 5:12-21 Englewood Baptist Church Sunday morning, April 13, 2008 We have been studying the book of Romans, often referred to as the Constitution of Christianity. Now why is it called that? Because, like no other book in the Bible, basic ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    The Study Of The Meaning Of The Church Series

    Contributed by Dr. William D. Poovey on Jul 21, 2015
     | 3,052 views

    The Study Of The Meaning Of The Church

    The Study Of The Meaning Of The Church Matthew 16:18 (KJV) 18 And I say also unto thee, That thou art Peter, and upon this rock I will build my church; and the gates of hell shall not prevail against it. No one will deny that the Bible talks about a church. But whose church? Which church? What ...read more

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    Denomination: Foursquare

  • Steve Bond avatar

    To Love Means To Communicate Series

    Contributed by Steve Bond on Aug 15, 2007
    based on 1 rating
     | 3,039 views

    The changes in the American family have been shocking. To one extent or another, all of us are struggling to find ways to make our households work. But the challenges we face today are much different than those faced by our grandparents.

    Introduction The transformation of the American family during my lifetime has been nothing short of breathtaking. When I was a kid the television shows we watched were Ozzie and Harriet, Father Knows Best and Leave it to Beaver. All three shows dealt with middle class families with mom and dad and ...read more

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    Denomination: Independent/Bible

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    What Are The Means Of Grace?

    Contributed by Freddy Fritz on Apr 6, 2018
    based on 3 ratings
     | 5,162 views

    In our lesson today, we learn about the means of grace that God has provided to enable believers to grow in Christ.

    Scripture This is our third “Sunday Seconds” service. When the Session considered topics for the Sunday Seconds’ sermons, one of the topics suggested was: “What are the means of grace? That is, how does a Christian grow?” So, that is tonight’s topic. After the Apostle Peter preached on the Day of ...read more

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    Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

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    Repentance Means Change

    Contributed by Scott Jensen on Feb 14, 2011
     | 5,336 views

    A sermon based on both the Law and the Gospel. Jesus explained what sin was. We need to head His command and turn away from temptation.

    Introduction In Thomas Costain’s history, “The Three Edwards”, he describes the life of Raynald III, a fourteenth-century duke in what is now Belgium. Grossly overweight, Raynald was commonly called by his Latin nickname, Crassus, which means "The Fat." After a violent quarrel, ...read more

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    Denomination: Lutheran

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    Go Means Go Series

    Contributed by Michael Mccartney on Apr 5, 2012
    based on 1 rating
     | 7,121 views

    So what part of “Go” do you think we do not understand as the Body of Christ today? Jesus told us to “Go” to be His witnesses to the world around us which means our neighbors and those across the seas. Jesus gave us the green light to be His witness to th

    Open with Video: From You Tube http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=FYB3vm9u3AQ Jesus said, “GO!” time: 1:59 Spiritual Mile Marker message for March 2012 Focus Evangelism: 12 ways to invite 12 people to church for Easter or other times of the year. See the 12 ways to invite someone to church card ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

  • Steve Malone avatar

    What Christmas Means...

    Contributed by Steve Malone on Dec 23, 2002
    based on 87 ratings
     | 20,765 views

    In this message we will look at 6 things that Christmas means that are totally independent of food, family, gifts and snow.

    What Christmas Means… [show a clip from Jingle All The Way – in the beginning of the movie where Arnie goes to the store and meets Sinbad… start clip when it shows sky line and it when Arnie goes outside of store…] I don’t know about you, BUT like the character that Arnie is playing in the clip ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

  • Randy Bataanon avatar

    Rediscovering The Meaning Of Christmas

    Contributed by Randy Bataanon on Dec 20, 2011
    based on 67 ratings
     | 20,815 views

    Decorations and symbols are everywhere this Christmas season. But reviewing what are the meaning behind them can make this season more memorable.

    Christmas symbols and characters are attractive on everyone’s eyes. But unless we discover their meaning and understand the stories behind them, they will remain as mere decorations. Let us therefore reflect with four usual symbols and characters of Christmas and see if we can get valuable lessons ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

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    What It Means To Be A Witness Series

    Contributed by Ken Henson on Aug 5, 2018
    based on 1 rating
     | 3,635 views

    God wants us to experience His adventure, His miraculous provision and defense, His Word, His will, and, like Jesus, His choice of ending to the story. The story may not be like the storybooks, fairy tales, and superhero movies. It may end in martyrdom.

    Revelation Chapter 11 continued 7. and when they have completed their testimony (witness), the beast will come out of the Abusso and make war with them, and overcome them and kill them. 8. and their bodies will be on the street of the great city, which is called spiritually Sodom and Egypt, where ...read more

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