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  • Steve Shepherd avatar

    Well Meaning But Wrong

    Contributed by Steve Shepherd on Jan 27, 2007
    based on 86 ratings
     | 23,268 views

    In our text, we see some well meaning people who made some mistakes and how Jesus responded. 1- The mother’s request 2- The Savior’s comeback 3- The disciples’ reaction 4- The Savior’s example

    INTRO.- Well meaning but wrong. Ever happen to you? ILL.- A young preacher said, “I was completing my first funeral service in my first congregation on the plains of Kansas. The words of committal for a dear, aged mother had been spoken and a prayer following concluded the graveside ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

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    The True Meaning Of Christmas Series

    Contributed by Lalachan Abraham on Dec 21, 2022
     | 3,308 views

    The heart of Christmas is beautifully described in the gospel of John. “For God so loved the world that he gave his only Son so that everyone who believes in him may not perish but may have eternal life

    Christmas! The very word brings joy to our hearts. If there is a single word that describes what Christmas is all about, it is a Hebrew word, “Emmanuel” found in the gospel of Matthew: It reads "Look, the virgin will conceive a child! She will give birth to a son, and they will call him ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

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    What It Means To Repent

    Contributed by Rodney V Johnson on Sep 27, 2020
    based on 1 rating
     | 8,417 views

    This message is about Repentrance - what it means in Scripture and how it starts with the heart versus the mouth. True repentance is not just saying you're sorry , it's actually being sorry and willing to stop and change.

    What It Means To Repent Scripture: Matthew 3:1-2; 4:17; Mark 6:12; Acts 2:38; 3:19 Second Chronicles 7:14 says, “If My people, who are called by My name, shall humble themselves, and pray, and seek My face, and turn from their wicked ways; then will I hear from heaven, and will forgive their ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

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    Go Means Go Series

    Contributed by Michael Mccartney on Apr 5, 2012
    based on 1 rating
     | 7,341 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

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    Forgiving Means Forgeting Series

    Contributed by Michael Luke on Jul 22, 2016
     | 7,698 views

    Misconceptions concerning forgiveness have forged a very formidable spiritual myth. This spiritual myth is the widely-held belief that genuine forgives means literally forgetting what happened.

    Series: Mythbusters “Forgiving Means Forgetting” 1 Samuel 12:13-14 Matthew 18:21-35 Open After a two week break with Youth Sunday two weeks ago and the concert last week, we’re back in our series of messages called Mythbusters. We’re focusing in on spiritual myths. ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

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    Walking In The Light Means..

    Contributed by Paul Apple on Oct 18, 2000
    based on 10 ratings
     | 2,368 views

    Walking in the Light Means Taking Sin Seriously 1.

    Walking in the Light Means Taking Sin Seriously 1. By Not Denying Sin a. In Principle -- "we don't have a sin nature" (:8) self deception; divorced from the truth b. In Practice -- "we haven't sinned" (:10) blasphemy; divorced from God's Word 2. By Confessing Sin (:9) a. In Accordance With ...read more

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    Denomination: Independent/Bible

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    What's The Meaning Of The Cross

    Contributed by John Mccaherty on Mar 23, 2006
    based on 11 ratings
     | 8,636 views

    After asking several people on the street what the cross meant to them, the answers were astounding, how would we as Christians answer that question? What does the Cross mean to us.

    What’s the meaning of the Cross? 1 Corinthians 1:18-25 1. To some a symbol, maybe a religious symbol (like the star of David) a reminder, a crutch, a form of punishment, where some nice Jewish boy died years ago. 2. Bible says it is foolishness to them that perish – If you’re looking for some ...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
     | 3,686 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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    Love Means What? Series

    Contributed by Neil Partington on Feb 23, 2006
    based on 26 ratings
     | 29,072 views

    We hear all the time that we are to love each other, but what does that really mean? Today we are going to take a look at what Jesus might have meant by "loving each other as I have loved you."

    I wonder why it’s such a compliment to tell a woman she looks like a breath of spring, but not to tell her she looks like the end of hard winter. Isn’t that the same thing? I wonder why it pleases her to say time stands still when you look into her face, but not to say her face would stop a clock. ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

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    What Does This Mean?

    Contributed by Gaither Bailey on Jun 15, 2005
    based on 6 ratings
     | 2,183 views

    This sermon leads the congregation to an understanding of the meaning of the Pentecost experience.

    What Does This Mean? - Acts 2: 1 - 21 Intro: What does it mean when: 1) You are given your10 year service pin by your boss and it comes with& resume writing kit 2) The love of life give ticket to Paris because they know you’ve always wanted to go there but the ticket is one way. 3) You have ...read more

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    Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

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    The Meaning Of The New Birth Series

    Contributed by George Bannister on Oct 18, 2002
    based on 28 ratings
     | 7,858 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

  • Danny Moss avatar

    "The Meaning Of The Resurrection" Series

    Contributed by Danny Moss on Apr 9, 2004
    based on 67 ratings
     | 8,018 views

    This message proclaims the significance and meaning of the resurrection to us today.

    SERIES ON PASSION WEEK "The Meaning of the Resurrection" EASTER SUNDAY-A DAY OF TRIUMPH Text-Mark 16:2-8 Introduction- We have come now to Christ’s day of glorious triumph. "Up from the grave, He arose, with a mighty triumph over His foes. He arose ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    The Meaning Of The Cross Is Bittersweet

    Contributed by John Williams Iii on Mar 19, 2003
    based on 79 ratings
     | 7,166 views

    For Jesus, there is no such thing as a crown without a cross! The meaning of the cross is bittersweet!

    THE MEANING OF THE CROSS IS BITTERSWEET Text: Mark 8:31-38 "A girl reportedly came up to Dwight L. moody after one of his evangelistic meetings and said, "I felt that God was calling me to go to the mission field tonight." Moody asked her, "How did you reply to that?" "No, ...read more

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    Denomination: United Methodist

  • Dennis Lawrence avatar

    Meaning Of Communion Bread Series

    Contributed by Dennis Lawrence on Mar 31, 2003
    based on 117 ratings
     | 51,513 views

    Simple bread has incredible meaning when it’s used to celebrate the Lord’s Supper.

    Meaning of the Bread For Christians, this is a season of remembering. We look forward to celebrating and remembering Christ’s death and resurrection but, in advance, we remember many other events and words that led up to that horrific sacrificial offering of Himself. During his final meal with his ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

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    All Means All

    Contributed by John Beehler on Dec 29, 2003
    based on 81 ratings
     | 10,046 views

    The 2 greatest commandments

    All Means All Jesus has made his triumphal entry into Jerusalem. He has cursed the fig tree, cleared the temple, and had his authority questioned. It is now Tuesday of his last week and he is teaching in the Temple. It had been a day of intense debate, a war of wits and words ...read more

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    Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed