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  • William D. Brown avatar

    # 7~ Five Pt.2 The Meaning Of Bible Numbers Series

    Contributed by William D. Brown on Nov 19, 2011
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    It’s my hope and prayer that as we see the meaning of these numbers that it will cause our faith to increase as we realize that no man or any group of men could have possible worked these great truths out, only God could do this.

    # 7~ FIVE pt.2 THE MEANING OF BIBLE NUMBERS 11-19-11 Today we’ll continue on with our study of the meaning of Bible numbers, as I told you last time the number five has a two fold meaning , (grace or we could say Gods goodness—and the other meaning is death) It’s ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    # 9~six Pt.2 Bible Number Meanings Series

    Contributed by William D. Brown on Dec 3, 2011
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    SIX shows the WEAKNESS OF MAN and also the EVILS OF SATAN. This is true all through the Word of God. SIX is mentioned 331times in our KJ Bible. Man was created on the SIXTH day. – 666 is the number of the man, antichrist.

    # 9~SIX pt.2 BIBLE NUMBER MEANINGS 12-3-11 Today we’ll continue to talk about the number six Lord be willing. SIX shows the WEAKNESS OF MAN and also the EVILS OF SATAN. This is true all through the Word of God. SIX is mentioned ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    A Gracious Master / The Meaning Behind The Parable Of The Unjust Manager

    Contributed by J Jeffrey Smead on Sep 22, 2013
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    This parable is deeply embedded in Middle Eastern tradition and culture, and it is to that culture that interpreters should turn.

    By the fourth century the parable of the unjust manager ..... which we read today ...... and the parable of the prodigal son were separated by ..... a chapter division. If the monks who established those divisions ...... had kept the two parables in the same chapter, ....... The entire history of ...read more

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    Denomination: Anglican

  • W Pat Cunningham avatar

    Words Mean Something--And What About Mom? Series

    Contributed by W Pat Cunningham on May 7, 2011
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     | 3,706 views

    On the Greek letter iota the religious history of the world turned; and here's how to honor Mom today

    Third Sunday of Easter May 8, 2011 The Spirit of the Liturgy In my youth–and we really did have radio and TV back then–there was a media hero named The Lone Ranger. Folks would get into unsolvable trouble, and then the man in the white hat and his faithful companion Tonto would show ...read more

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    Denomination: Catholic

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    What Does The Bible Mean That We Are Not To Judge Others?

    Contributed by John Ong on Sep 22, 2017
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    Nobody would ever forgive anyone for wrongs he had done; we only forgive people for what we accuse them, and we blame them only after we have judged them.

    In three powerful and straightforward words, Jesus commanded us, “Do not judge.” Let’s look into this Bible verse to see the whole context of what God is telling us: “Judge not, that you be not judged. For with the judgment you pronounce you will be judged, and with the measure you use it will be ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

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    "I Hope He Didn't Mean It"

    Contributed by Ken Sauer on Feb 16, 2017
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    A sermon about being Jesus' radical church.

    “I Was Hoping Jesus Didn’t Mean It” Matthew 5:38-48 A pastor tells the story of stumbling into his kitchen after a long day of work. He put down his groceries and pressed the voice-mail button. It was one of his church members: “Pastor, I’m doing the Scripture ...read more

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    Denomination: United Methodist

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    Fundamentals Of The Faith - Week 1 - What It Means To Not Be A Christian. Series

    Contributed by Dr. Craig Nelson on Dec 15, 2020
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     | 3,370 views

    I. THE REJECTION OF DIVINE REVELATION CONDEMNS EVERY HUMAN BEING II. MANKINDS RELATIONSHIP TO THE WORLD CONDEMNS HIM III. MANKINDS RELATIONSHIP TO SATAN CONDEMNS THEM IV. MANKIND IS CONDEMNED BECAUSE OF THEIR RELATIONSHIP TO SIN

    (The Reality of Being One of the LOST) Jesus said in Luke 19:10 "For the Son of Man came to seek and to save the lost." He spoke of the lost coin, the lost sheep, and the lost son. The apostle Paul wrote in 2 Cor 4:3 "And even if our gospel is veiled, (hidden) it is veiled to ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

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    Can A Person Interpret Scripture And Give Their Own Meaning?

    Contributed by Dr. Craig Nelson on Oct 23, 2019
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    Some believe that the 66 books that make up the Bible are insufficient, so they continuously look for private prophetic words, dreams, or visions for a more meaningful personal experiential revelation from God. - A Multi-Part Message

    There is a growing belief in the church today that a person can interpret and give their own meaning to Scripture because Jesus said, “My sheep hear my voice, and I know them, and they follow me” (John 10:27-28 ESV), as well as, “Behold, I stand at the door and knock. If anyone hears my voice and ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

  • William R. Nabaza avatar

    Rejection Of Christ's Blood Will Mean Much More Death Series

    Contributed by William R. Nabaza on Jun 10, 2014
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     | 5,161 views

    To show that hell is the result of rejection and violation of CHRIST's blood in the New Testament.

    I. EXORDIUM: Have you CHRIST's offer of salvation? II. AUDIENCE PROFILE: Believers III. OBJECTIVES: To show that hell is the result of rejection and violation of CHRIST's blood in the New Testament. IV. TEXT: Hebrews 10:29 (Amplified Bible) 10:29 How much worse (sterner and heavier) ...read more

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    Denomination: Pentecostal

  • Chris Swanson avatar

    What Does It Mean To Have Spiritually Blurred Vision?

    Contributed by Chris Swanson on Jan 24, 2023
     | 4,639 views

    What does it mean in having blurred vision? Blurred vision is the deficiency of sharpness of visual perception, causing objects to show up cloudy or out of focus.

    The essential drivers of obscured vision are refractive issues – myopia (nearsightedness), hyperopia (farsightedness), astigmatism (imperfection in the curvature of the eye), or presbyopia (gradual loss of seeing close things clearly). Blurred vision can likewise be an indication of a more ...read more

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    Denomination: Independent/Bible

  • Darrell Stetler II avatar

    What Does The Bible Mean When It Says Heaven? Series

    Contributed by Darrell Stetler Ii on Sep 5, 2015
     | 4,701 views

    What does the Bible say about heaven? Why aren't Christians excited about it? Where do we get our misconceptions about heaven?

    >>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>> THIS SERMON AVAILABLE WITH POWERPOINT IN RESOURCE DOWNLOAD! This sermon (and several hundred others) are available for download. > Microsoft Word > Most with handouts More info: www.sermonsubscribe.com or darrellstetler2@gmail.com >>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>> Romans 8:18 ...read more

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    Denomination: Holiness

  • Freddy Fritz avatar

    Come And Die: What Does It Mean To Follow Jesus? Series

    Contributed by Freddy Fritz on Nov 13, 2015
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     | 10,948 views

    The aim of this lesson is to recap what we have covered so far (in this series) about Jesus' identity and mission, and then to explain what Jesus demands of those who want to follow him.

    Scripture Today is the seventh and final week of a seven-week series of messages based on a book that is titled Christianity Explored by Rico Tice and Barry Cooper, out of England. In this series of sermons we have been exploring Christianity by looking primarily at The Gospel of Mark. Let us ...read more

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    Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

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    Responding Means Submitting To God – Ruth, Part 5 Series

    Contributed by T.j. Conwell on Nov 7, 2022
     | 1,669 views

    When you are given direction to move and follow God, are you willing to step out and trust even though you have NO IDEA where the future will lead? Said differently, are we willing to give up our preferences and wants to follow Jesus?

    “Responding means Submitting to God” – Ruth, Part 5 Ruth Sermon Series, Part 5 Ruth 3:1-9 Cookout today, ALL invited … you got to eat!! Introduction - So, let’s sum up the first four sermons very quickly with three ideas: - “Sometimes when you abandon God, your life has disastrous ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

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    Baptism Means Walking With God (January 9, 2022)

    Contributed by John Williams Iii on Mar 11, 2022
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    Why did Jesus get Baptized if He was without sin? Jesus got baptized because He came to identify with the sinners He had come to save. In fact, it is through Baptism that sinners and the grace of God meet.

    BAPTISM MEANS WALKING WITH GOD Text: Luke 3:15-17, 21-22 Luke 3:15- 17, 21 - 22 As the people were filled with expectation, and all were questioning in their hearts concerning John, whether he might be the Messiah,  (16)  John answered all of them by saying, "I baptize you with ...read more

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    Denomination: United Methodist

  • Jefferson Williams avatar

    What Does It Mean To Be Born Again? (Part 1) Series

    Contributed by Jefferson Williams on Mar 13, 2022
     | 2,464 views

    Jesus blew all of Nicodemus' categories when he told him that in order to see or enter the kingdom of God he must be born again.

    Now That’s a Good Question: What Does it Mean to Born Again? (Part 1) John 3:1-8 Pastor Jefferson M. Williams Chenoa Baptist Church 3-13-2022 Easter 1980. Easter Sunday morning, 1980. Wooddale Church of Christ. I was 12 years old, uncomfortable in my Easter dress clothes, sitting with a couple ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist