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  • Joe Robbins avatar

    "What Does It Mean To Be Crucified?"

    Contributed by Joe Robbins on Mar 4, 2009
    based on 11 ratings
     | 10,475 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
     | 3,658 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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    Baptism: What Does It Mean?

    Contributed by Scott Jensen on Jan 15, 2009
    based on 4 ratings
     | 4,296 views

    This is 1 of 2 sermons that share some common elements. This one focuses on the Greek behind the word “baptizo” and some of the historical, literature references

    Introduction Baptism has become a part of every believer’s life. At some point, we make the plunge, are cleansed from our sins, and take on the name as Christians. But, Christians, as a whole, can not agree on the proper way to baptize and the effect that bestows on us. Tonight, I’d like you to ...read more

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    Denomination: Lutheran

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    What Does It Mean To Be Saved Series

    Contributed by Ralph Juthman on Oct 3, 2009
    based on 1 rating
     | 5,739 views

    The first of a series of messages etitled ASk The Pastor. A simple gospel message

    ASK THE PASTOR: What Does It Mean To Be Saved? Acts 16:31: Romans 10:5-13 INTRODUCTION: I want you to think of one event that happened in your life which changed everything for you. ( First car; first apartment; marriage; when children were born) The most life transforming event that ever ...read more

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    Denomination: Pentecostal

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    What Does It Mean To Be Saved Series

    Contributed by Ralph Juthman on Oct 8, 2009
    based on 4 ratings
     | 12,922 views

    This is a simple gospel message addressng the question what is a Christian

    ASK THE PASTOR: What Does It Mean To Be Saved? Acts 16:31: Romans 10:5-13 INTRODUCTION: I want you to think of one event that happened in your life which changed everything for you. ( First car; first apartment; marriage; when children were born) The most life transforming event that ever ...read more

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    Denomination: Pentecostal

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    What Do These Stones Mean

    Contributed by Jerry Stepp on Nov 24, 2008
    based on 4 ratings
     | 4,252 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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    Pictures Of The Meaning Of Christ's Coming

    Contributed by Gerald Steffy on Sep 3, 2009
    based on 4 ratings
     | 5,121 views

    There are many beautiful pictures of what the coming of Jesus Christ as Messiah to bring salvation really means.

    PICTURES OF THE MEANING OF CHRIST’S COMING Luke 1:57-80 Proposition: There are many beautiful pictures of what the coming of Jesus Christ as Messiah to bring salvation really means. Objective: My purpose is to help God’s children appreciate a fuller meaning of what Christ’s coming means to ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    What It Means To Be Walking With God....

    Contributed by Richard Schwedes on Jul 11, 2009
    based on 4 ratings
     | 4,478 views

    Walking with God means reflecting who God is..... This means forgiving as God has forgiven us.

    What does walking with God mean for you? Tim and Patricia had been married for 17 years. They were faithful members of the church. They went to church regularly, helped out where they could and were committed in helping their children learn about God. For most of the years they felt they walked ...read more

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    Denomination: Lutheran

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    "The Motives And Means Of Ministry"

    Contributed by Ken Sauer on Jul 14, 2009
    based on 28 ratings
     | 8,773 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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    Discipleship Means Total Commitment Series

    Contributed by T.j. Conwell on Jun 24, 2013
    based on 4 ratings
     | 6,597 views

    Many know the story of Saul’s conversion – but many miss the meaning of it and how it applies to Christians today. (Acts 9:1-19)

    Discipleship Means Total Commitment Acts 9:1-19 Introduction - Not all of us have everything together – especially in the church -- When it comes to dwelling together we often rub each other the wrong way -- Saul’s conversion gives a unique backstage look into our own ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

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    What Is The True Meaning Of Christmas?

    Contributed by Revd. Martin Dale on Nov 18, 2011
     | 5,029 views

    You cannot sensibly divorce "Christ the King" from Christmas - for why else would we remember the birth of a child born in an obscure part of the world 200 years ago unless he was different

    WSG 20-11-2011 With Christmas just around the corner and this being the last Family Service before the New Year, I wanted to ask the question Why is Christmas so special? What is there about Jesus Christ that marks him out as being different from all the other babies born in Israel 2000 years ...read more

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    Denomination: Anglican

  • John Wright avatar

    The Meaning And The Importance Of The Resurrection Of Christ Series

    Contributed by John Wright on Mar 29, 2010
    based on 4 ratings
     | 18,557 views

    This lesson discusses what the resurrection means to Christ - to the church - to the Christian and to the non-Christian!

    INTRODUCTION 1. Open your bibles to 1 Cor. 15:3&4. 2. The title of our lesson is: 3. Let’s read our passage. 4. The purpose of our lesson will be better understand the meaning and importance of the resurrection. DISCUSSION I. WHAT DOES THE RESURRECTION MEAN TO CHRIST? 1. THE ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

  • David Cook avatar

    What It Means To Be A Disciple Of Jesus

    Contributed by David Cook on Jun 9, 2009
    based on 10 ratings
     | 12,892 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 Believe? Series

    Contributed by Grace Church Modesto on Aug 28, 2010
     | 5,656 views

    We examine the three aspects of true faith (knowledge, assent and trust), before seeing the distinctive features of a saving faith.

    "What Does It Mean to Believe?" (Acts 16:31) I. Introduction. A. Orientation. 1. We talk a lot about faith in connection with salvation, and no wonder: Paul tells us it's something we must have in order to be saved, as we see from our passage. But what does it mean to believe? a. In ...read more

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    Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

  • Darryl Klassen avatar

    The Meaning Of Life...and Death Series

    Contributed by Darryl Klassen on Oct 30, 2008
    based on 4 ratings
     | 5,950 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