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  • Ken Sauer avatar

    "The Motives And Means Of Ministry"

    Contributed by Ken Sauer on Jul 14, 2009
    based on 28 ratings
     | 8,838 views

    Doing minstry Jesus’ Way.

    Mark 6:30-44 “Motives and Means of Ministry” By: Rev. Ken Sauer, Pastor of East Ridge United Methodist Church, Chattanooga, TN As we look at our Scripture passage for this morning, one thing which is apparent is that ministry is not necessarily convenient. It’s not neat and tidy and wrapped up ...read more

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    Denomination: United Methodist

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    The Meaning Of Life...and Death Series

    Contributed by Darryl Klassen on Oct 30, 2008
    based on 4 ratings
     | 6,054 views

    To live is Christ; to die is gain. This is the great creed of the Christian who wants to live a joyful life whether in this life or the next.

    THE MEANING OF LIFE…AND DEATH I emailed a friend recently who is an adventurer. I told him that I look back on his exploits with awe and sometimes I live vicariously through his ventures. He emailed back and said, “Don’t live through me… early in July I started tearing my dad’s old barn down (to ...read more

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    Denomination: Mennonite

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    What Do These Stones Mean

    Contributed by Jerry Stepp on Nov 24, 2008
    based on 4 ratings
     | 4,289 views

    Looking through some use of stones and what they can mean to us today

    What do these stones mean? Joshua 4:1-9 Those stones were left there to represent A few things: 1. The wonders of God = parting the Jordan River 2. The work of the people = some working, giving there time, talents, materials, muscle power, some praying, some cooking, etc; 3. The way to the ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Believing Means Feeding On Jesus

    Contributed by Mike Cleveland on Aug 3, 2008
    based on 1 rating
     | 3,455 views

    Believing is not giving mental assent to certain facts about Jesus, it is feeding on Him and drinking Him in so that He becomes the satisfaction of our hearts.

    Let’s open our Bibles to John chapter 6 this morning. As you’re opening your Bible I want to tell you about Andy Harris. Andy was one of a several people leading an expedition up Mt. Everest. When he reached the peak, he stayed there just admiring the amazing beauty. But he stayed there too long ...read more

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    Denomination: Independent/Bible

  • James Cloud avatar

    What Does It Mean To Be "Perfect?"

    Contributed by James Cloud on Dec 21, 2007
    based on 1 rating
     | 4,222 views

    Exploring the principles that make us more Christlike.

    What Does It Mean To Be Perfect? Illustration: (There was a young boy who had been writing God a note on how good he had been throughout the past year. He began by writing, “Dear God, I have been good for six months now and I think I deserve a good gift for Christmas.” Upon thinking about it he ...read more

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    Denomination: Anglican

  • David Cook avatar

    What It Means To Be A Disciple Of Jesus

    Contributed by David Cook on Jun 9, 2009
    based on 10 ratings
     | 13,022 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

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    "What Does It Mean To Be Crucified?"

    Contributed by Joe Robbins on Mar 4, 2009
    based on 11 ratings
     | 10,535 views

    What it means to be wholly dedicated to Christ.

    "What Does It Mean To Be Crucified?" Galatians 2:20 What does it mean? It means three things. 1. The man on the cross is facing only one direction. 2. He is not going back. 3. He has no futher plans of his own. To many Christians are trying to face two directions at the same time. They ...read more

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    Denomination: Church Of God

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    What The Word Means To The Church

    Contributed by Jerry Stepp on Mar 18, 2009
    based on 4 ratings
     | 3,710 views

    The Importance of the Word of God to the Church

    What The Word Means to The Church Mark 2:1-2 Introduction: When we come to church, we are not going to share a message with you, but to proclaim the Good News of the Gospel. Were not gathering to sing, were not here to see who is here. Were not hereto see what your wearing, but here to see what ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Jesus Provides Meaning And Clarity

    Contributed by Allan Bernardo on Mar 12, 2013
    based on 4 ratings
     | 8,012 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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    What The Resurrection Means For You Series

    Contributed by D Marion Clark on Oct 15, 2012
     | 4,548 views

    What do you hope for? A good job? A good marriage? Financial security? Good health? What makes the top of your list? It is an important question, because what we hope for influences how we live, as we shall see.

    1 Corinthians 15:20-34 What the Resurrection Means for You 10/24/04 D. Marion Clark Introduction What do you hope for? A good job? A good marriage? Financial security? Good health? What makes the top of your list? It is an important question, because what we hope for influences how we ...read more

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    Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

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    What It Means For Jesus To Be King.

    Contributed by Richard Schwedes on Nov 26, 2007
     | 3,688 views

    A sermon for Christ the King Sunday exploring what it means for Jesus to be our king!!

    Did you get the leader you wanted yesterday? In Australia we have this great privilege of voting for those who lead our country. Generally we vote on how we perceive things. Whether they are true or not? Our votes are often based on what we want. Some times we even vote to seek some revenge, even ...read more

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    Denomination: Lutheran

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    Did You Mean It?

    Contributed by David Wilson on Dec 1, 2007
    based on 4 ratings
     | 2,753 views

    Are you willing to honor your commitment to Jesus?

    Did You Really Mean It? Do you guys ever watch OETA ? I think it stands for the Oklahoma Educational Television ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian Church

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    Having A Life That Has Meaning

    Contributed by Dennis Selfridge on Sep 17, 2008
    based on 1 rating
     | 2,640 views

    Getting roots so we can be strong ino ur faith

    Having a life that has meaning Have you ever felt that some people seem to be productive in almost everything they do? In our land we have become very conscious of being productive as the main goal in life. We are given once a month from the government a report of our gross national product which ...read more

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    Denomination: Wesleyan

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    Fellowship Means Living Love Series

    Contributed by Brien Sims on Jun 17, 2008
    based on 3 ratings
     | 4,747 views

    Loving with action and not just words can and will build fellowship with other people as well as with God.

    All human beings like to feel as though they belong or fit in with others. Being different can be difficult and we may even find ourselves exiled or outcast from the group we thought we associated with so easily. The world around us today is all about going with the flow. Actually, it pushes more ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

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    End Does Not Justify The Means

    Contributed by Victor Yap on Jun 28, 2008
    based on 4 ratings
     | 5,430 views

    Jacob, Pt. 2

    THE END DOES NOT JUSTIFY THE MEANS (GENESIS 27:1-46) In Italy, a man went to a priest and confessed. “Forgive me, Father,” he said, sobbing. “During World War II, I hid a refugee in my attic.” “Well,” the priest replied, “That’s not a sin.” “But,” the man admitted, “I made him pay rent.” “That ...read more

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    Denomination: Independent/Bible