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  • William D. Brown avatar

    Some May Wonder, "Saved From What”

    Contributed by William D. Brown on Jul 31, 2008
     | 2,106 views

    WHAT DOES IT MEAN"TO BE SAVED?"

    John 3:16-3:17 10 7-06 Today I want to talk a little while about being saved, Some may wonder, “saved from what” · What does the word “save” mean to you? Well really it can mean many different things: ~To set aside money for later use, often adding ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Becoming 1 In 1000

    Contributed by Kevin Hoffman on Aug 13, 2008
    based on 1 rating
     | 4,185 views

    What does it mean to be an ambassador for Christ?

    I was raised a heathen and for the first 27 years of my life I lived as one. God saved me at that point through the personal witness of a couple of people that He had brought into my life at the right time for the circumstances that He had allowed to come to pass which prepared me for that moment. ...read more

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    Denomination: Independent/Bible

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    Guideline #7: Every Member In Ministry Series

    Contributed by Michael Luke on Nov 3, 2003
    based on 181 ratings
     | 20,768 views

    Being a Christian means being a minister.

    SERIES: “GOD-GIVEN GUIDELINES FOR GROWING A GREAT CHURCH” TEXT: EPHESIANS 4:7-16 TITLE: Guideline #7: “EVERY MEMBER IN MINISTRY” (bulk of material from Bob Russel’s When God Builds A Church) INTRODUCTION: A. Sometimes it’s extremely difficult to get a well-established church to get moving ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

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    Learning How To Walk

    Contributed by Don Crowson on Mar 23, 2008
    based on 11 ratings
     | 9,639 views

    What does it mean to walk with God?

    Learning How to Walk Isa. 30:18-26 Introduction: Lance Armstrong won 7 Tour De France titles. His training regiment for the sport of cycling did not begin just prior to the Tour De France but began long before the race. Even in the off season training was essential. It has been estimated that ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

  • Robert Mitchell avatar

    Galatians 2:20

    Contributed by Robert Mitchell on Mar 30, 2008
    based on 4 ratings
     | 9,978 views

    A look at what it means to be crucified with Christ.

    A heavily booked commercial flight out of Denver was canceled, and a single agent was rebooking a long line of inconvenienced travelers. Suddenly an angry passenger pushed his way to the front and slapped his ticket down on the counter. "I have to be on this flight and it has to be first class!" he ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    "Life Is Not A One Way Trip To Nowhere"

    Contributed by Ken Sauer on Apr 30, 2008
    based on 9 ratings
     | 5,012 views

    Life in Christ is what brings meaning.

    Acts 1:1-11; Ephesians 1:15-23 “Life Is Not a One Way Trip to Nowhere” by: Rev. Ken Sauer, Pastor of Grace United Methodist Church, Soddy Daisy, TN www.graceumcsd.org In the 1997 blockbuster movie, As Good As It Gets Jack Nicholson plays the dysfunctional, acid-tongued, romance novelist Melvin ...read more

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    Denomination: United Methodist

  • Marilyn Murphree avatar

    "Why Freedom?" Series

    Contributed by Marilyn Murphree on Jun 29, 2004
    based on 45 ratings
     | 8,184 views

    What does freedom mean for the Christian?

    Iliff and Saltillo UM Churches July 4, 2004 Why Freedom? Galatians 5:1, 13-25 INTRODUCTION: Today, the 4th of July, our country celebrates its 228th birthday. That’s 228 years of freedom. Freedom from what? Most of us probably don’t think much about it. We take too many things for granted. ...read more

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    Denomination: Methodist

  • Steven Simala Grant avatar

    Citizenship

    Contributed by Steven Simala Grant on Oct 19, 2010
     | 6,286 views

    What it means to actually be a citizen of heaven.

    Citizenship October 17, 2010 Phil. 1:27a Intro: In the “big picture”, what is your life really about? What do you want out of it, what do you expect out of it, where are you putting your energies and efforts on a day-by-day basis? And I mean that “day-by-day” bit, it is ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

  • Dr.W.Samuel Legon avatar

    Free Indeed

    Contributed by Dr.w.samuel Legon on Dec 25, 2010
    based on 7 ratings
     | 7,320 views

    What the birth of Christ means to us.

    FREE INDEED John 8:36If the Son therefore shall make you free, ye shall be free indeed. 1. Free from the law Rom7:6But now we are delivered from the law, that being dead wherein we were held; that we should serve in newness of spirit, and not in the ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Loving Others Series

    Contributed by Mark Elkins on Jan 27, 2011
    based on 1 rating
     | 9,289 views

    What does it mean to 'BE THE CHURCH?"

    LOVING OTHERS 1 John 3:14-20 If you knew that Jesus was coming back tomorrow, what would you do different? Would you change how you live? If so what? Is there someone that you would repay? What would you do? This was asked to a Clear Creek class. One student said that he would immediately go ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

  • Mike Rickman avatar

    Three Reasons To Give Thanks

    Contributed by Mike Rickman on Nov 20, 2009
    based on 18 ratings
     | 9,986 views

    What does Thanksgiving mean to you?

    November 22, 2009 Morning Worship Text: Philippians 4:4-7 Subject: Thanksgiving Title: Thanksgiving – Really? Three Reasons to Give Thanks The holiday season is right around the corner. Time to begin preparing for the New Year’s diet. On Thursday we will celebrate Thanksgiving – a day set ...read more

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    Denomination: Assembly Of God

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    Part Six - Choosing Legacy Series

    Contributed by Russell Brownworth on Sep 18, 2009
    based on 1 rating
     | 4,388 views

    What does it mean to be a church member?

    Zechariah 2:8 (NRSV) 8For thus said the LORD of hosts (after his glory sent me) regarding the nations that plundered you: Truly, one who touches you touches the apple of my eye. Colossians 3:1 - 3 (NRSV) 1So if you have been raised with Christ, seek the things that are above, where Christ is, ...read more

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    Denomination: United Methodist

  • Scott Kircher avatar

    Blessed Are The Poor In Spirit Series

    Contributed by Scott Kircher on Feb 8, 2010
    based on 9 ratings
     | 11,647 views

    What does it mean to be poor in Spirit?

    Poor in Spirit The Beatitudes – Attitudes to Live By Slide Good Morning. On a visit to the Beethoven museum in Bonn, a young American student became fascinated by the piano on which Beethoven had composed some of his greatest works. She asked the museum guard if she could play a few bars on ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

  • Kyle Sullivan avatar

    "Peace With God And Man." Series

    Contributed by Kyle Sullivan on Jun 11, 2010
    based on 4 ratings
     | 3,457 views

    What it means to have peace with God.

    Luke 2:14 "Glory to God in the highest, and on earth, peace to men on whom his favor rest." (NIV). Pride is what led to man¡¦s first act of disobedience. 1. THEREFORE CHRIST HAS MADE PEACE AMONG MEN. Vs. 14-15 "For he himself is our peace, who has made the two one and has destroyed the ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

  • Melvin Shelton avatar

    The Raising Of Jairus's Daughter.

    Contributed by Melvin Shelton on Dec 28, 2003
    based on 34 ratings
     | 16,925 views

    The delays of Jesus does not mean denial.

    The raising of Jairus’s daughter. Mark 5:22 -- 24, 35—42 12/28/03 When Jesus walked this earth, He went around doing well. Everywhere he went he was an example of compassion on foot. He loved the ones that the world considered an outcast. He even loved the ones who would consider others outcast. ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist