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  • Kenneth R. Jenkins avatar

    A Christmas Message From The Peanut Gang

    Contributed by Kenneth R. Jenkins on Dec 10, 2022
     | 2,709 views

    Good Grief! What does Christmas really mean? In this message, the famous Peanut Gang gives a lesson on what Christmas is all about.

    I would like to try and preach from one of the familiar books in the New Testament that depicts the beginning of Christendom. A beginning of how Christmas really gotten started. And I am not putting down the other legends or folklores of traditions of Christmas like the story of the Christmas Tree ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    What’s It All About Anyway? Series

    Contributed by Jerald Scott on Nov 19, 2024
     | 791 views

    Taking our Christmas Celebration beyond the tree and presents

    Advent # 1 What’s it all about anyway? Rumors not withstanding, I really do like the Christmas season! Bev started getting out the decorations this week. On Saturday, we’ll head out to get a tree. I’ve already got most of the gifts for which I am responsible. Three of our four kids will make ...read more

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    Denomination: Assembly Of God

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    Advent - The Realization Series

    Contributed by Jerald Scott on Nov 19, 2024
     | 778 views

    Adjusting our expectations to meet God's desires

    Advent - The Realization Christmas is the happiest time of year, right? During the coming week, most of us will join with family and friends in celebration. We will have time off from school and work. But, experts tell us that December is when there is the highest incidence of depression. One ...read more

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    Denomination: Assembly Of God

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    The Torn Veil: An Open Way To God's Mercy PRO Sermon

    Contributed by Sermon Research Assistant on Mar 16, 2024
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     | 1,294 views

    This sermon explores the significance of the tearing of the temple veil, symbolizing the end of separation and the beginning of reconciliation with God through Jesus Christ.

    Good morning, beloved family in Christ. What a joy it is to gather together in the house of our Lord, united in our love for Him and each other. It is my privilege to share with you today a message that has been stirring in my heart, a message that resonates with the very core of our faith. I want ...read more

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    What Jesus Really Means

    Contributed by Charles Mallory on Aug 15, 2024
     | 718 views

    Jesus made strong statements about His "body and blood" that could be misinterpreted as "cannibalism." However, Jesus meant something so much deeper as the Atoning sacrifice for sin.

    JESUS IS CAUSING QUITE A STIR AMONGST THE PEOPLE. THERE IS A RISING DISPUTE AMONGST THE JEWISH LEADERS INSINUATING A POSSIBILITY OF CANNIBALISM. MANY FOLLOWERS ARE TAKING THE WORDS OF JESUS LITERALLY THAT HE IS SPEAKING OF EATING REAL HUMAN FLESH AND BLOOD. IS THIS FOR REAL? JESUS DOESN’T SEEM TO ...read more

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    Denomination: Free Methodist

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    The Kingdom Of God Comes To Earth Series

    Contributed by Bob Faulkner on May 30, 2015
     | 5,656 views

    Eventually a literal kingdom is set up in the New Jerusalem. Christ's people literally reign over a literal planet with a literal King, Jesus. We stress "literal" because of so many who love to "spiritualize" texts.

    5 . THE KINGDOM COMES TO EARTH A. The day of the Lord! No less than fifteen Bible characters speak of a unique day that is to come at the end of this present age. All of their descriptions point to a time that has not begun as yet! They speak of an unrepeatable time, as exceptionally ...read more

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    Denomination: Assembly Of God

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    The Means Of Grace Is Jesus The Christ

    Contributed by Ronald Harbaugh on Aug 26, 2006
    based on 4 ratings
     | 3,950 views

    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

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    Denomination: Lutheran

  • Denis O'Callaghan Ph.D. ,Th.D., D.D., D. Phil. avatar

    Who Is The Real Jesus And What Did He Mean? Series

    Contributed by Denis O'callaghan Ph.d. ,th.d., D.d., D. Phil. on Sep 19, 2012
     | 4,467 views

    Understanding our historical faith

    There are Two Extremes in the consideration of who Jesus is... One extreme in this debate is a radical skepticism. Ever since the publication of the writings of H. S. Reimarus in 1778, the belief of the church that Jesus was and is the Christ, the divine Son of God, born of a virgin, ...read more

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    Denomination: Independent/Bible

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    What Does It Mean To Be A Christian

    Contributed by Billy Ricks on Jun 10, 2009
    based on 24 ratings
     | 16,936 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

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    (Another) True Meaning Of Christmas

    Contributed by Charles Tucker on Dec 16, 2003
    based on 97 ratings
     | 9,272 views

    While we think of the cute and cuddly baby in the manger and the promise of "peace on earth," John tells a different version of the birth of Jesus... and another true meaning of Christmas

    I decided to start today with “The Top Ten Reasons We Should Keep Christmas.” With all the hustle and bustle, I thought we needed to be reminded why Christmas is a good idea. Without Christmas… • The candied fruit market would completely collapse! • Our boring, uneventful lives would have no ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

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    Christmas Means God Is With Us

    Contributed by Wayne Solomon on Dec 24, 2000
    based on 86 ratings
     | 10,157 views

    The message of Christmas is that God is with us.

    Maranatha Tabernacle Church of God 381 Manton Avenue Providence RI 02909 God is with us Isaiah 7:14 Therefore the Lord himself shall give you a sign; Behold, a virgin shall conceive, and bear a son, and shall call his name Immanuel. An outstanding fact ...read more

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    Denomination: Church Of God

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    What Doe It Mean To Be A Christian

    Contributed by Willie Fagg on Nov 17, 2007
    based on 1 rating
     | 5,274 views

    Evangelism

    There is much confusion among the general public, as well as the religious community, concerning what it means to be a "Christian." Does it mean assenting to a particular belief-system? Does it mean consenting to a prescribed morality pattern? Does it mean changing and improving one’s ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Finding Real Meaning In Life

    Contributed by Andy Grossman on Mar 17, 2007
    based on 25 ratings
     | 10,386 views

    Four things you must do to find real joy and happiness and meaning in life.

    “Finding Real Meaning In Life” March 18, 2007 Years ago on a TV show, a guest appeared that was a body builder. As he entered the stage with his huge muscular body the crowd went crazy as the body builder began to flex his muscles and show his power. The first question asked of him was this: “What ...read more

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    Denomination: Holiness

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    What Is The Meaning Of Jesus Death? Series

    Contributed by Tim Patrick on Sep 11, 2006
    based on 11 ratings
     | 26,323 views

    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

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    What Does It Mean To Be Perfect?

    Contributed by Austin Lamos on Oct 31, 2019
     | 3,639 views

    Message on Matthew 5:43-48. What does it mean to love our enemies? What does it mean to be "perfect" as our heavenly Father is perfect?

    Matthew 5:43-48 (NIV) Love for Enemies 43 “You have heard that it was said, ‘Love your neighbor[i] and hate your enemy.’ 44 But I tell you, love your enemies and pray for those who persecute you, 45 that you may be children of your Father in heaven. He causes his sun to rise on the evil and the ...read more

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    Denomination: Nazarene