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The Meaning Of The Cross Is Bittersweet

Contributed by John Williams Iii on Mar 19, 2003

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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

Scripture: Mark 8:31-38

Denomination: United Methodist

Finding Life's Meaning

Contributed by Neal Gracey on Mar 10, 2007

based on 64 ratings

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What is the meaning of life? King Solomon was blessed and vexed with the 3 P’s. Power, Possessions, and Pleasure

Ecclesiastes 1:1-9 Finding Life’s Meaning Ecclesiastes is one of the most misunderstood books of the Bible and it’s too bad because Ecclesiastes is a divinely inspired meditation on one of the most profound questions asked by man: “What is the meaning of Life?” Q. What is the meaning of life? ...read more

Scripture: Ecclesiastes 1:1-9

Denomination: Baptist

What It Means To Worship

Contributed by Mark Roper on Nov 26, 2007

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Worship is not what is taking place around you: It’s what is taking place within you. Worship is not a time and a place you attend, it’s how we live our life all the time. Worship is a living testimony, of God in your life.

What it means to Worship Romans 12:1-2 I want to introduce you to a mythical church member that I am going to call Kenny. When we first meet Kenny he is attending services at First Church but he left because the services were too formal, every one on the platform wore a tie. He and his ...read more

Scripture: Romans 12:1-2

Denomination: Church Of God

The Deeper Meaning Of Christmas

Contributed by Kenneth Trent on Dec 2, 2007

based on 66 ratings

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The world today has no real conception of what Christmas really means, and much less its deeper meaning.

THE DEEPER MEANING OF CHRISTMAS "Therefore the Lord Himself will give you a sign: Behold, the virgin shall conceive and bear a Son, and shall call His name Immanuel.” Isaiah 7:14 (NKJV) Much of the world today has no real conception of what Christmas really means. To many, it is Santa Claus, ...read more

Scripture: Isaiah 7:14

Denomination: Baptist

Well Meaning But Wrong

Contributed by Steve Shepherd on Jan 27, 2007

based on 86 ratings

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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

Scripture: Matthew 20:20-28

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

"Waht It Means To Be Church"

Contributed by Ken Sauer on Jun 2, 2007

based on 5 ratings

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The meaning of relationship and community within the church.

Acts 2:42-47 “What It Means to be Church” by: Rev. Ken Sauer Grace United MEthodist Church, 9833 Hixson Pike, Soddy Daisy, TN www.gbgm-umc.org/grace-sdtn Have you ever felt lonely, even when you are surrounded by a large crowd of people? Have you ever moved to a new town or headed off to ...read more

Scripture: Acts 2:42-47

Denomination: United Methodist

The Only Means Of Revival

Contributed by Thomas Lanthrip on Nov 4, 2006

based on 11 ratings

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Are you weary from the daily struggles of life? Do you long for a brighter more spiritually uplifting life? There has been and currently is a lot of effort being placed on “Revival”, but the problem is in our methodology; “Revival” cannot be structured by

Quote: Lord, revive the church—beginning with me. SAMUEL M. SHOEMAKER First things first, Revival is not an evangelistic campaign, neither is it about what I can receive from Jehovah. It can be stated this way by an old statement from Teddy Roosevelt: “Ask not what my country can do for me ...read more

Scripture: Isaiah 57:10-15

Denomination: Baptist

Capturing The Meaning Of Easter Series

Contributed by Mike Gilbert on Jun 19, 2007

based on 10 ratings

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Message #3 in sermon series, "Pursuing Victory." Easter Sunday message, focusing on the importance and depth of meaning of Easter and Jesus’ resurrection.

Series -- Pursuing Victory Message #2: "Capturing the Meaning of Easter" -- How An Empty Tomb Can Fill Our Lives Mt.28:5-6 -- "The angel said to the women, ’Do not be afraid; for I know that you are looking for Jesus who has been crucified. He is not here, for He has risen, just as He ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 28:1-8

Denomination: Baptist

"The Meaning Of The Resurrection" Series

Contributed by Danny Moss on Apr 9, 2004

based on 67 ratings

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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

Scripture: Mark 16:2-8

Denomination: Baptist

Motion Without Meaning Series

Contributed by Stephen Elmer on Nov 10, 2006

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If What We See About The Lord Does Not Affect Our Hearts For The Lord, What We Do For The Lord Will Be Meaningless!

Introduction 1. Sometimes It Is Helpful To Be Reminded Of Things That We Should Already Know & Things That We Should Already Be Doing! - How Do You Remind Yourself? - Some Are Reminded By Writing Things Down! But This Only Works If You Remember Where You Put The Paper You Wrote The Things You ...read more

Scripture: Hebrews 9:1-10

Denomination: Baptist

The Meaning Of Christmas: Love Series

Contributed by Doug Warren on Nov 25, 2006

based on 6 ratings

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#1 in series leading up to Christmas. Deals with God’s love: the origin, objects, operation, and outcome of God’s love. Simple sermon for seekers.

Intro: 5 am...day after Thanksgiving, shoppers pushing, shoving, trampling over one another to get bargains on merchandise. Cashiers cursed by customers because they made a mistake, moms yelling at kids, kids crying because they’re tired, dads stressed out seeing bills forthcoming. Conceal your ...read more

Scripture: John 3:16

Denomination: Baptist

The True Meaning Of Christmas

Contributed by Joseph Mcculley on Dec 9, 2005

based on 14 ratings

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Christmas is about Jesus; not snow, Santa, or presents...

Matt. 1:18-25 The True Meaning of Christmas Christmas 2003 Intro. When you think of Christmas what do you think about? Snow?, Tree?, presents?, cookies?, shopping?, giving and receiving presents?, family? Santa Clause and Rudolph?, Read text. The focus of this text is not on the "how" ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 1:18-25

Denomination: Independent/Bible

Love Means What? Series

Contributed by Neil Partington on Feb 23, 2006

based on 26 ratings

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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

Scripture: John 15:12-17

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

What's The Meaning Of The Cross

Contributed by John Mccaherty on Mar 23, 2006

based on 11 ratings

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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

Scripture: 1 Corinthians 1:18-25

Denomination: Baptist

Hallel Means Praise!

Contributed by Howard Strickland on Apr 6, 2006

based on 8 ratings

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When everyone is introduced to worshiping Jesus Christ as today’s Savior and Lord their lives will change!

Hallel means Praise! Text: Mark 11:1-10 1 Now when they drew near Jerusalem, to Bethphage and Bethany, at the Mount of Olives, He sent two of His disciples; 2 and He said to them, “Go into the village opposite you; and as soon as you have entered it you will find a colt ...read more

Scripture: Mark 11:1-10

Denomination: Pentecostal

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