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  • William D. Brown avatar

    # 11~eight~ Bible Number Meanings Series

    Contributed by William D. Brown on Dec 31, 2011
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     | 33,637 views

    The number EIGHT always means a NEW BEGINNING a NEW ORDER OF THINGS. As the number SEVEN means completion, EIGHT signifies a new beginning; so 8 stands for the NEW in contrast to the old.

    # 11~EIGHT~ BIBLE NUMBER MEANINGS 12-31-11 Today Lord be willing we'll bring a few thoughts to do with the number (8). Before we begin let me say that I obtained much of this information from reading behind Brother Ed Vallowe and others. It's my hope and ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    #12~ Nine~ Bible Number Meanings

    Contributed by William D. Brown on Jan 9, 2012
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     | 32,038 views

    As we look into the meaning of Bible number meanings, it will be evident that only God could do such a marvelous thing, it will cause our faith in God to increase. The sceptics and unbelievers can not explain away these solid facts, praise be too our Grea

    #12~ NINE~ BIBLE NUMBER MEANINGS 1-7-12 Today we’ll continue with the meaning of Bible number, and today the number is NINE. Nine is found 133 times in our KJ Bible. The number NINE speaks of FINALITY or DIVINE COMPLETENESS FROM THE ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    #13~ Ten~ Bible Number Meanings Series

    Contributed by William D. Brown on Jan 14, 2012
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    TEN is found 248 times in our KJ Bible, TEN has been a significant number through out all ages. TEN stands for TESTIMONY-TEN stands for RESPONSIBILITY, and also O.T. LAW. Man was RESPONSIBLE under the LAW to keep the commandments and bear a TESTIM

    #13~ TEN~ BIBLE NUMBER MEANINGS 1-14-12 ~ "TEN" REPRESENTS, TESTIMONY, LAW, AND RESPONSIBILITY ~ TEN is found 248 times in our KJ Bible, TEN has been a significant number through out all ages. TEN stands for ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    What Does It Mean To Be Born Again?

    Contributed by J. Darren Duncan on Oct 31, 2013
     | 5,170 views

    EXPERIENCING SALVATION IS A PERSONAL THING, AND THIS MESSAGE EXPLAINS IT TO THE BEST OF MY ABILITY.

    WHAT DOES IT MEAN TO BE BORN AGAIN-John 3:5 Introduction: A man named Nicodemus came by night to see Jesus. There is much debate about WHY he came at night. Perhaps because it was the only time he could be sure to get Jesus alone. He came with Honest Questions about salvation and the Lord answered ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    What Does The Resurrection Mean To Me?

    Contributed by David Cramer on Sep 13, 2009
    based on 9 ratings
     | 27,897 views

    What is the resurrection mean to me?

    The message; What Does the Resurrection Mean? First and foremost, Jesus was gone and the disciples were stressed. The disciples not only loved this man, they had been convinced that He was the Messiah, the One the prophets had said would come to rescue Israel from the hand of her oppressors ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

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    What Walking By Faith Really Means

    Contributed by Evangelist Sola Ibironke on Jan 13, 2011
    based on 8 ratings
     | 18,779 views

    The sermon aims to give biblical explanations on the practical definition of walking by faith.

    WHAT WALKING BY FAITH REALLY MEANS 2CORINTHIANS 5:7 (New King James Version) 7 For we walk by faith, not by sight. This scripture shows to us how a Christian ought to live his Christian ...read more

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    Denomination: Charismatic

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    Does Everlasting Really Mean Forever? Series

    Contributed by Chuck Sligh on Apr 17, 2011
    based on 5 ratings
     | 9,277 views

    To be assured of our salvation sets us free to serve the Lord free without the fear of Hell. Jesus made many wonderful promises to give the believer assurance so he could serve the Lord with gladness and freedom.

    Does Everlasting Really Mean Forever? Sermon 3 in the series, "Free Grace in Focus – A Biblical Answer to Lordship Salvation" Chuck Sligh August 29, 2010 Much of the main points in this sermon come from a booklet titled “You Can Be Eternally Sure.” The booklet has been lost and the author and ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    What It Means To Have Faith (1)

    Contributed by Christian Cheong on Nov 2, 2011
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     | 6,254 views

    Biblical faith is real, practical and experiential. Faith is dependency on God. Practical faith is (1) believing when you don’t see it, and (2) obeying when you don’t understand it.

    Turn with me to Hebrews 11. Look through and you’ll see these words: BY FAITH… • We have here a list of men (and woman) in history that have exercised faith in God and saw the acts of God in their lives. • Biblical faith is not an emotion or a feeling. It is not abstract or intangible. It is ...read more

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    Denomination: Independent/Bible

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    What It Means To Have Faith (2)

    Contributed by Christian Cheong on Nov 14, 2011
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    Faith is persevering when you don’t feel like it, and trusting God even when you don’t get it.

    Faith is dependency on God. Faith is practical. We exercise faith by acting on what we believe. The FOUR Principles of Practical Faith (from Hebrews 11) (1) FAITH IS BELIEVING WHEN YOU DON’T SEE IT (Heb 11:1,7) • In a sense, you have to have faith that it is going to happen, FOR IT to happen. ...read more

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    Denomination: Independent/Bible

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    The Search For Life’s Meaning Series

    Contributed by Sherm Nichols on Nov 16, 2011
    based on 1 rating
     | 12,147 views

    from a series about the life of Solomon. An examination of the book of Eccelesiastes, to conclude the series, and to see what Solomon concluded near the end of his recorded life.

    Ecclesiastes 12:13 Intro: Ecclesiastes 12:13 Now all has been heard; here is the conclusion of the matter: Fear God and keep his commandments, for this is the whole duty of man. If you were to read those words at the end of a book, you might say, “Well, here it is. Here’s the ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

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    What Does It Mean To Be Born Again? Series

    Contributed by Moy Hernandez on Oct 27, 2009
     | 5,472 views

    For some this decision eventually turned into a commitment for Christ, which meant that after accepting the redeeming power of Christ they moved on to working and being involved in the ministry in one way or another according to their God given calling, g

    What does it mean to be born again? The New Birth - John 3:1-9 Too often in our Christian walk we go about our business without truly understanding the commitment that we made on that faithful day, the moment, the place, the time when you accepted Christ as your personal Savior, and hopefully, the ...read more

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    Denomination: Salvation Army

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    What Does It Mean To Be A Child Of God?

    Contributed by Daniel Habben on Nov 1, 2010
    based on 10 ratings
     | 20,886 views

    What Does It Mean To Be A Child Of God? 1) Now: trouble 2) In eternity: glory

    Do you remember the television show “The Lives of the Rich and Famous”? On the program you may have seen a house like this one in New York. It’s supposedly the most expensive house in North America and has 29 bedrooms, 39 bathrooms, and is surrounded by 63 acres of manicured ...read more

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    Denomination: Lutheran

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    What Does It Mean To Encounter God? Series

    Contributed by Dean Courtier on Nov 4, 2010
    based on 26 ratings
     | 83,790 views

    Having an encounter with God, is more than a distant admiration or an emotional 5 minutes sometime in your life. An Encounter with the living God, a true encounter with our Savior! An encounter with Jesus should not just excite us; It should change us.

    Encountering the Living God Introduction Good evening, friends. Even though it may be cold outside, there is a real warmth of the Spirit here tonight. Tonight is Encounter Night, and our time together will be a little different from our usual evening services. At the end of the service, you ...read more

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    Denomination: Pentecostal

  • Chris Gowen avatar

    Noah's Ark And What It Means For You Series

    Contributed by Chris Gowen on Jan 24, 2010
    based on 9 ratings
     | 30,533 views

    The account of Noah and the Ark is more than just a story. It is an historical fact which speaks to our very day. There are several lessons we can learn about Noah's Ark.

    Noah’s Ark and What it Means for You! Genesis 6:11-22 13 And God said to Noah, “I have determined to make an end of all flesh, for the earth is filled with violence through them. Behold, I will destroy them with the earth. 14 Make yourself an ark of gopher wood. Make rooms in the ark, ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Funeral Message Unbeliever - Mean And Nasty

    Contributed by Peter Loughman on Jun 17, 2009
    based on 14 ratings
     | 20,001 views

    "You can’t say anything nice about Helen - everyone will know you are lying", was the first thing the family said as we sat down to discuss the funeral.

    (Note to reader: This was one of the most unusual graveside ceremonies I have ever attempted. There was a very large group at this graveside funeral, and most who were there were there not because they loved the deceased, but because she had ruined them. Bitter people. It turns out, just saying it ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational