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  • Grace Church Modesto avatar

    What Does It Mean To Believe? Series

    Contributed by Grace Church Modesto on Aug 28, 2010
     | 5,643 views

    We examine the three aspects of true faith (knowledge, assent and trust), before seeing the distinctive features of a saving faith.

    "What Does It Mean to Believe?" (Acts 16:31) I. Introduction. A. Orientation. 1. We talk a lot about faith in connection with salvation, and no wonder: Paul tells us it's something we must have in order to be saved, as we see from our passage. But what does it mean to believe? a. In ...read more

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    Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

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    Jesus Provides Meaning And Clarity

    Contributed by Allan Bernardo on Mar 12, 2013
    based on 4 ratings
     | 7,866 views

    A 15-minute Exegesis on Luke 24:13-35

    I love reading books. One of my favorite books is the dictionary! I remember a story of a young man who told a girl that he has been courting, “You're like a dictionary? I find meaning whenever I’m with you.” In Luke 24 beginning verse 13, we can find a story of two Christians ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian Church

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    Resurrection: What Does It Mean

    Contributed by Rick Pendleton on Apr 1, 2013
     | 3,031 views

    A strong message about the never ending love and grace of God

    The Resurrection What does It Mean? 1 Peter 1:3-5 Easter, the resurrection, is a BIG deal The resurrection is the most important, most amazing, most powerful, most life altering, most life giving event in the history of mankind. Then why is it that on the day that we celebrate the ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Lent Means Return To God

    Contributed by Rev. Matthew Parker on Mar 4, 2014
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    This is a brief homily given at The Tuesday Feast, a weekly meal, worship and discipleship outreach event at Yonge Street Mission in Toronto.

    **This is a brief homily given at The Tuesday Feast, a weekly meal, worship and discipleship outreach event at Yonge Street Mission in Toronto** Lent is a time of getting ready, when many Christians prepare for Easter by observing a period of fasting, repentance, moderation and spiritual ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

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    Finding Meaning In A Meaningless Life"

    Contributed by Andy Grossman on May 15, 2013
     | 5,735 views

    Discovering how the woman at the well found meaning in life.

    “Finding Meaning in a Meaningless Life” May 19, 2013 John 4:2-26 The Pharisees heard that Jesus was winning and baptizing more disciples than John. 2 But in fact Jesus was not baptizing. His disciples were. 3 When the Lord found out about all this, he left Judea. He went back to ...read more

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    Denomination: Holiness

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    Discipleship Means Total Commitment Series

    Contributed by T.j. Conwell on Jun 24, 2013
    based on 4 ratings
     | 6,578 views

    Many know the story of Saul’s conversion – but many miss the meaning of it and how it applies to Christians today. (Acts 9:1-19)

    Discipleship Means Total Commitment Acts 9:1-19 Introduction - Not all of us have everything together – especially in the church -- When it comes to dwelling together we often rub each other the wrong way -- Saul’s conversion gives a unique backstage look into our own ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

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    The Real Spirit And Meaning Of Christmas Series

    Contributed by Dean Courtier on Dec 21, 2012
    based on 5 ratings
     | 23,210 views

    What are your real priorities for Christmas this year - where would remembering and celebrating the birth of Jesus be on your list?

    Tonight, we are going to think about the Real Spirit of Christmas. There are many different ideas about what the Spirit of Christmas is. Perhaps that phrase makes your mind immediately travel to the story of Ebernezzer Scrooge and the Spirits of Christmas Past, Christmas Present and Christmas ...read more

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    Denomination: Pentecostal

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    Forgive - Means Letting Go

    Contributed by Don Schultz on Jan 21, 2013
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     | 7,030 views

    What does it mean to forgive? Learn by seeing how God forgives us.

    Genesis 45 Friday FORGIVE Revised This past week we have been looking at the topic of forgiveness. I'd like to read to you one more time that section from Genesis chapter 45, where Joseph has that amazing moment of forgiving his brothers. Could you do what Joseph did? Listen again to this ...read more

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    Denomination: Lutheran

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    Repentance? What Does That Mean?

    Contributed by Ronnie Miller on Jul 18, 2013
     | 4,498 views

    Amos was not a professional preacher; in fact he was a shepherd and fig tree farmer. He lived in a small town called Tekoa, which was located about 11 miles from the city of Jerusalem. But God called Amos to be a prophet and gave him a very important mess

    Repentance? What does that mean? Amos 5:18 Woe unto you that desire the day of the LORD! to what end is it for you? the day of the LORD is darkness, and not light. 19 As if a man did flee from a lion, and a bear met him; or went into the house, and leaned his hand on the wall, and a serpent bit ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    What Does It Mean To Be Saved Series

    Contributed by Ralph Juthman on Oct 3, 2009
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     | 5,724 views

    The first of a series of messages etitled ASk The Pastor. A simple gospel message

    ASK THE PASTOR: What Does It Mean To Be Saved? Acts 16:31: Romans 10:5-13 INTRODUCTION: I want you to think of one event that happened in your life which changed everything for you. ( First car; first apartment; marriage; when children were born) The most life transforming event that ever ...read more

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    Denomination: Pentecostal

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    What Does It Mean To Be Saved Series

    Contributed by Ralph Juthman on Oct 8, 2009
    based on 4 ratings
     | 12,892 views

    This is a simple gospel message addressng the question what is a Christian

    ASK THE PASTOR: What Does It Mean To Be Saved? Acts 16:31: Romans 10:5-13 INTRODUCTION: I want you to think of one event that happened in your life which changed everything for you. ( First car; first apartment; marriage; when children were born) The most life transforming event that ever ...read more

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    Denomination: Pentecostal

  • John Wright avatar

    The Meaning And The Importance Of The Resurrection Of Christ Series

    Contributed by John Wright on Mar 29, 2010
    based on 4 ratings
     | 18,535 views

    This lesson discusses what the resurrection means to Christ - to the church - to the Christian and to the non-Christian!

    INTRODUCTION 1. Open your bibles to 1 Cor. 15:3&4. 2. The title of our lesson is: 3. Let’s read our passage. 4. The purpose of our lesson will be better understand the meaning and importance of the resurrection. DISCUSSION I. WHAT DOES THE RESURRECTION MEAN TO CHRIST? 1. THE ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

  • David Cook avatar

    What It Means To Be A Disciple Of Jesus

    Contributed by David Cook on Jun 9, 2009
    based on 10 ratings
     | 12,855 views

    What does Jesus say it means to be His disciple?

    What It Means to Be A Disciple of Jesus Mark 8:31-38 How many of you like or know someone who likes to go to cafeterias? One of my favorite cafeteria’s or buffets is Kaycee’s in Lawrenceville, GA. They have the best fried chicken! These cafeteria places are popular today because they offer a huge ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

  • Billy Ricks avatar

    What Does It Mean To Be A Christian

    Contributed by Billy Ricks on Jun 10, 2009
    based on 24 ratings
     | 16,969 views

    What does it really mean to be a Christian? Is it fancy buildings and great music? Or is there something more, deeper, better? Here is 3 of the most basic truths of what it means to be a Christ follower.

    Intro: Vince Lombardi Head coach of the Green Bay Packers from 1959-1967. What was it that Lombardi did to spur his team on to greatness? He got back to basics. What is the famous quote from Vince Lombardi? “This is a football.” From the condition of churches around the United States and ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

  • Gerald Manning avatar

    What Easter Means To Me

    Contributed by Gerald Manning on Apr 4, 2012
    based on 4 ratings
     | 7,275 views

    "What Easter Means to Me" is a short from the heart sharing that covers six points: Excitement, anticipation, Surprise, Theology, Expectation, and Renewal.

    WHAT EASTER MEANS TO ME 4-4-12 Bluefield VA UMC Lenten Service 1. Easter means EXCITEMENT about an EMPTY TOMB! I don't know about how it was for you, but when I was a very young fellow, Easter was a very important holiday. Now, I didn't know about the crucifixion, or the resurrection. ...read more

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    Denomination: Nazarene