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What Does It Mean To Be "Saved"?

Contributed by Jonathan Mcleod on Aug 8, 2006

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The basics of salvation: Why do I need to be saved? and How can I be saved?

The word “save” can mean many different things: • To set aside money for later use, often adding to the sum periodically. (She’s saving for a new computer.) • To avoid wasting something or using something unnecessarily. (He took a shortcut to save time.) • To set something aside, keep something ...read more

Scripture: John 3:16-17

Denomination: Baptist

What Salvation Means To Us

Contributed by Ed Pruitt on Jun 15, 2005

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Here Jesus is telling us that we need not worry about the everyday functions of our life. God, all ready knows our need’s, and our wants. What we need to be worrying about is our own salvation

WHAT SALVATION MEANS TO US Sunday AM February 18, 2000 Matthew 6:25-34 25 “Therefore I say to you, do not worry about your life, what you will eat or what you will drink; nor about your body, what you will put on. Is not life more than food and the body more than clothing? 26 “Look at the birds ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 6:25-34

Denomination: Church Of God

Meek Does Not Mean Weak Series

Contributed by Brian Bill on Mar 24, 2004

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I was struck with how “in control” Jesus was, even when events were transpiring around him and people were doing disturbing things to Him.

Meek Does Not Mean Weak This past Tuesday Pastor Jeff and I had had the opportunity to view a screening of the film called, “The Passion of the Christ” with about 4,000 other pastors. We should have known we were in for an unforgettable experience when we saw boxes of Kleenex arrayed on tables ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 5:5

Denomination: Baptist

What Does It Mean To Be "Perfect?"

Contributed by James Cloud on Dec 21, 2007

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Exploring the principles that make us more Christlike.

What Does It Mean To Be Perfect? Illustration: (There was a young boy who had been writing God a note on how good he had been throughout the past year. He began by writing, “Dear God, I have been good for six months now and I think I deserve a good gift for Christmas.” Upon thinking about it he ...read more

Scripture: Isaiah 55:8-9

Denomination: Anglican

What Do These Stones Mean? Series

Contributed by Art Good on Aug 14, 2007

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These stones speak to me of God’s grace. They are my pile of stones that remind me that God has worked powerfully in my life in times past, and He will do so again. These stones remind me of the thousands of stones God has moved in my life, of the thousan

How many early risers do we have here today? When you wake up you are ready to go! Wide awake! People who aren’t early risers can’t stand to be around you. When travel, I like to leave early! Excited to get where I’m going. Well, imagine dreaming and planning to go someplace your entire life. ...read more

Scripture: Joshua 3:1-17

Denomination: Wesleyan

What Christ Means To The Christian

Contributed by Pastor Dempsey Daniels on Dec 4, 2003

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What Christ Means To The Christian

To know Christ was Paul’s detemined purpose, not only for his own edification, but that he might edify others as well as make the realness of Christ known.(Acts 16:10). It COULD NOT BE OTHERWISE, for to truly know the Lord in the intimate way expressed in these verses must inevitably lead to a deep ...read more

Scripture: Philippians 3:8

Denomination: Baptist

Unwrapping Christmas - The Meaning Of The Incarnation

Contributed by W F on Dec 17, 2006

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Some brief observations about what the Incarnation means to you and me today.

INTRODUCTION Recently the news was announced that water may once have existed on Mars. It seems the world is increasingly obsessed with finding and interacting with extra-terrestrial life. Many people these days believe in alien life-forms. Many believe that we might actually one day, make contact ...read more

Scripture: John 1:14

Denomination: *other

The Means Of Grace Is Jesus The Christ

Contributed by Ronald Harbaugh on Aug 26, 2006

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Sermon for Proper 16, Series B.

12th Sunday after Pentecost (Pr 16) August 27, 2006 “Series B” Grace be unto you and peace, from God our Father and from our Lord, Jesus Christ. Amen. Let us pray: Dear Heavenly Father, in Jesus the Christ your Word became flesh and dwelt among us, to reveal your steadfast love ...read more

Scripture: John 6:56-69

Denomination: Lutheran

What Is The Meaning Of Jesus Death? Series

Contributed by Tim Patrick on Sep 11, 2006

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Look with us at three reasons behind Jesus death.

This is the second sermon in a series on John 3:16. The first sermon examined the question “What Is God Like?” Today we examine the question “What Is The Meaning of Jesus Death?” In John 3:16 we read that God “gave His only begotten son.” What is the meaning behind that gift? Jesus death had a ...read more

Scripture: John 3:16

Denomination: Baptist

What Does It Mean To Be Lost

Contributed by David Carter on Feb 21, 2001

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What does it mean to be lost

WHAT DOES IT MEAN TO BE LOST Text: Luke 19:10 "For The Son of man is come to seek and to save that which was lost." What do you think about when you think about the word, Lost? Maybe you think of being lost yourself. Have you ever been lost? I remember one time when I was a little boy my mother ...read more

Scripture: Luke 19:10

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

What It Means For You To Be In Christ

Contributed by Bob Briggs on Mar 6, 2001

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Have you tapped into the spiritual resources of being IN CHRIST, or just skating by on the fly?

What is your relationship to Jesus Christ? Is he a casual acquaintance? Is He someone you know about from others? Is He someone you have dedicated your life to serving and we could say you are In Christ? Most people have a second hand relationship with Christ. They only know of a ...read more

Scripture: Romans 8:1-4, 1 John 2:1-3

Denomination: Pentecostal

What It Means To Have Faith.

Contributed by Melvin Shelton on Jan 2, 2005

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I am glad we are in an army that never has to retreat. We are always on the move forward in faith. Because of what Jesus has done on the cross of Calvary and our faith in Him, we are not the victim but the Victor.

What it means to have faith. Hebrews 11: 6. 01/02/05 I am glad we are in an army that never has to retreat. We are always on the move forward in faith. Because of what Jesus has done on the cross of Calvary and our faith in Him, we are not the victim but the Victor. In the end, we are the ...read more

Scripture: Hebrews 11:6-40

Denomination: Baptist

What Does It Mean To "Worship”

Contributed by Max Goins on Dec 7, 2004

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Our Worship of God is deeply rooted in our entire life. If He is first in our lives, everything else, including our corporate worship will fall in place.

What Does It Mean to “Worship” Text: John 4:19-24 Vines Expository Dictionary of New Testament Words says, “The Worship of God is not clearly defined in the scriptures.” (Page 1247) In the Greek language there are five verbs and three nouns that are translated “Worship.” The first and ...read more

Scripture: John 4:19-24

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

The End Does Not Justify The Means Series

Contributed by Victor Yap on Nov 8, 2003

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Jacob: Wrestling with God and Man, Pt. 2

THE END DOES NOT JUSTIFY THE MEANS (GENESIS 27:1-46) In Italy, a man went to a priest and confessed. “Forgive me, Father,” he said, sobbing. “During World War II, I hid a refugee in my attic.” “Well,” the priest replied, “That’s not a sin.” “But,” the man admitted, “I made him pay rent.” “That ...read more

Scripture: Genesis 27:1-46

Denomination: Independent/Bible

What Does It Mean To Believe? Series

Contributed by Tim Patrick on Sep 26, 2006

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Join us as we examine what it means to believe in Jesus.

Believing in Christ is an important decision. It carries eternal consequences. Today, I want us to join together in considering what it means to believe in Jesus Christ. We want to make sure that all of us are on the same page in what we believe. This will aid those who have made decisions ...read more

Scripture: John 3:16

Denomination: Baptist

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