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  • Patrick O'Loughlin avatar

    The True Meaning Of Christmas Series

    Contributed by Patrick O'loughlin on Dec 7, 2010
    based on 6 ratings
     | 40,655 views

    The true meaning of Christmas is the worship of Christ. Here is how people respond to the true meaning of Christmas.

    Text: Matthew 2:1-12 Title: The true meaning of Christmas “Where is the one who has been born king of the Jews? We saw his star in the east and have come to worship him.” (v2) The true meaning of Christmas is the worship of Jesus Matthew 2: 1-12 contains 3 different attitudes towards ...read more

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    Denomination: Assembly Of God

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    What Does This Mean?

    Contributed by Gaither Bailey on Jun 9, 2011
    based on 1 rating
     | 6,084 views

    Sermon for Pentecost, 2011

    Acts 2: 1 – 21 / What Does This Mean? Intro: Children love to celebrate their birthday with a party, cake, ice cream and most importantly, presents. But as we get older, we are less prone to celebrate our birthdays. I don’t like to put candles on my birthday cake because the sheer ...read more

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    Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

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    What It Means To Be Free

    Contributed by Jerry Flury on Jul 4, 2011
    based on 10 ratings
     | 10,755 views

    The Condemned Prisoner, the slave, and the addict - all pictures of us without Christ as Savior. But Christ came to set us free.

    What it means to be Free John 8:32-36 Imagine spending 23 hours a day in a cement enclosure the size of a bathroom. Now imagine sitting in that small room nearly all day, every day without respite, for a year, five years, even 10 years. How long before you start pacing and talking to yourself? ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Jesus Meaning Of Life Series

    Contributed by Jesse Bennett on May 3, 2009
    based on 4 ratings
     | 10,721 views

    Many people don’t have life they don’t even know what life is/ They don’t understand life they live there lives very pessimistically: John 10:10 10The thief cometh not, but for to steal, and to kill, and to destroy: I am come that they might have life, an

    Jesus The meaning of live Jesse Bennett Bible Baptist Church Shawnee Oklahoma John 11:1-26 I want to tell you: Jesus is the only reason we live. Jesus came so that we might have life. John 10:10 10The thief cometh not, but for to steal, and to kill, and to destroy: I am come that they might have ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Well Meaning But Wrong

    Contributed by Steve Shepherd on Jan 27, 2007
    based on 86 ratings
     | 23,195 views

    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

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

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    Hallel Means Praise!

    Contributed by Howard Strickland on Apr 6, 2006
    based on 8 ratings
     | 3,277 views

    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

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    Denomination: Pentecostal

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    Discovering Life's Meaning

    Contributed by David Owens on Nov 16, 2009
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     | 3,803 views

    I used this lesson for our annual Friend Day.

    Introduction: A. Good morning and welcome to Friend Day. 1. I sincerely hope you are uplifted and challenged by what takes place among us today! 2. If you are visiting with us today, we hope that you will come again – you are always welcome. B. Let’s start with some cartoons about the ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

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    The Meaning Of Christ To Us

    Contributed by Anthony Zibolski on Aug 16, 2008
     | 2,951 views

    3 Things the Hebrew writer says about Jesus 1. He is the living sacrifice 2. Jesus is our high Priest 3. Jesus is the only one who can cleanse sin

    THE MEANING OF CHRIST FOR US HEBREWS 10:19-25 HEBREWS 10:19-25 I WANT THIS MORNING TO TAKE A LOOK AT WHAT CHRIST MEANS TO US, OR AT LEAST WHAT HE SHOULD MEAN TO US. IF YOU ONLY LOOK AT( V25) AND YOU USE IT AS A HAMMER TO THOSE THAT DON’T GO TO CHURCH, ...read more

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    Denomination: Nazarene

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    Whosoever Means Whosoever

    Contributed by Rodney Kelley on Sep 14, 2008
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     | 3,321 views

    Jesus extends salvation to all.

    Introduction: In Chapter 8 of Acts, we find an Ethiopian trust Christ (a descendant of Ham.) In Chapter 9, Saul, later to be the Apostle Paul was saved (He was a Jew, a descendant of Shem). Now in chapter 10, we see a Roman saved - A Gentile, descendant of Japeth. In these three chapters, the ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    The Ministry And Meaning Of Friendship Series

    Contributed by Tim Smith on Sep 16, 2008
    based on 4 ratings
     | 5,311 views

    We have a fundamental need and desire to be in relationship to other people. God knew that and so God gives us the gift of companionship and help from each other. You and I were created for relationship with each other.

    The Ministry and Meaning of Friendship Genesis 2:18, Ecclesiastes 4:9-12, John 15:1 David W. Smith writes Chuck had been perhaps the most hard-working salesman in his company’s history. He usually spent 65 to 75 hours a week at the office when he wasn’t traveling. And when he was on the road ...read more

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    Denomination: Methodist

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    The Meaning & The Message Of Christmas

    Contributed by Dave Mcfadden on Dec 12, 2013
    based on 1 rating
     | 3,590 views

    A summary of what Christmas really means.

    1. The One who is unapproachable has approached us. We are natural, while God is supernatural; we are fleshly, while God is spiritual; we are ordinary, while God is extraordinary; we are sinful, while God is holy. We could not approach God, so He approached us. The One who is supernatural, became ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Go Means Go Series

    Contributed by Michael Mccartney on Apr 5, 2012
    based on 1 rating
     | 7,204 views

    So what part of “Go” do you think we do not understand as the Body of Christ today? Jesus told us to “Go” to be His witnesses to the world around us which means our neighbors and those across the seas. Jesus gave us the green light to be His witness to th

    Open with Video: From You Tube http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=FYB3vm9u3AQ Jesus said, “GO!” time: 1:59 Spiritual Mile Marker message for March 2012 Focus Evangelism: 12 ways to invite 12 people to church for Easter or other times of the year. See the 12 ways to invite someone to church card ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

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    What Resurrection Means?

    Contributed by Gerald Roberts on Mar 27, 2013
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     | 3,634 views

    Resurrection means nothing to many, but to others it is everything.

    Acts 23:6 I am on trial because of my hope in Resurrection. 1. The Resurrection means nothing To some people A. Resurrection means nothing To those who are craving for the ways of the world B. Resurrection means nothing To those who have their mind on earthly things and not ...read more

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    Denomination: Methodist

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    Whatever Love Means

    Contributed by Andrew Warriner on Apr 9, 2013
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     | 4,049 views

    It is the most recognised word in any language, it is the subject used most commonly in literature, both fiction and non- fiction, it is the most common central theme for lyricists in secular and religious song writing alike and is responsible for selling

    On the 24th February 1981, our country and indeed the world was captivated by the official announcement of the engagement of our future king, Prince Charles to Lady Diana Spencer. When asked by journalists “Were they in love?” they both replied “yes”, actually if I remember ...read more

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    Denomination: Salvation Army

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    Leaving The Mean In 2013

    Contributed by Lance Hostetter on Dec 24, 2013
     | 3,588 views

    This sermon will give some suggestions on how to have a better New Year.

    Text: Luke 5:33-39 Title: “Leaving the mean in 2013!” Introduction: Jesus defended his disciples from the critics. I. Stop complaining! The Living Bible translates verse 33 this way: “Their next complaint was that Jesus’ disciples were feasting instead of ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ