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  • Michael Stark avatar

    God Means What He Says! Series

    Contributed by Michael Stark on Feb 18, 2017
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     | 23,478 views

    God's commands are to be obeyed. We excuse disobedience at the threat of divine judgement.

    “An old prophet lived in Bethel. And his sons came and told him all that the man of God had done that day in Bethel. They also told to their father the words that he had spoken to the king. And their father said to them, ‘Which way did he go?’ And his sons showed him the way that the man of God ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    What Does Easter Mean To You?

    Contributed by Dr.w.samuel Legon on Mar 24, 2017
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     | 4,330 views

    What Easter should mean to all people.

    WHAT DOES EASTER MEAN TO YOU? (1) E mpty tomb Mark16: 1 And when the sabbath was past, Mary Magdalene, and Mary the mother of James, and Salome, had bought sweet spices, that they might come and anoint him. 2 And very early in the morning the first day of the week, ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    What Does Easter Mean To You?

    Contributed by Dr.w.samuel Legon on Apr 14, 2017
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    Each person should see the true meaning of Easter.

    WHAT DOES EASTER MEAN TO YOU? E mpty tomb Mark16: 1 And when the sabbath was past, Mary Magdalene, and Mary the mother of James, and Salome, had bought sweet spices, that they might come and anoint him. 2 And very early in the morning the first day of the week, they ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    What Does It Mean To Be Born Again

    Contributed by Douglas Phillips on Apr 20, 2017
     | 6,299 views

    TODAY I WISH TO TALK WITH YOU ABOUT WHAT I CONSIDER TO BE THE CRUCIAL BIBLICAL TEACHING FOR PEOPLE TODAY. THIS IS AN AREA WHERE THERE ARE NO OPTIONS. TODAY, WE TALK ABOUT WHAT IT MEANS TO BE BORN AGAIN.

    WHAT DOES IT MEAN TO BE BORN AGAIN JOHN 3:1-18 WE HAVE BEEN TAKING TIME TO LOOK AT SOME OF THE BASIC THEOLOGICAL BELIEFS THAT WE FOLLOW AS CHRISTIANS. I WANT TO MAKE IT CLEAR THAT THESE ARE DENOMINATIONAL BELIEFS AS WELL, BUT FIRST AND FOREMOST THEY ARE CHRISTIAN BELIEFS, FORMED ON THE SECURE ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Communion What Does It Really Mean?

    Contributed by David Radcliff on Apr 22, 2017
     | 4,516 views

    The words of the Apostle Paul still ring true today. We are continuing to pass on the service of Communion to commemorate the death of Jesus and celebrate the new covenant that he bought for us through His blood. This morning as we prepare our hearts for

    COMMUNION WHAT DOES IT REALLY MEAN? I Corinthians 11:23,26 The words of the Apostle Paul still ring true today. We are continuing to pass on the service of Communion to commemorate the death of Jesus and celebrate the new covenant that he bought for us through His blood. This morning as we prepare ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    The Advent Of Jesus Means The Advent Of Eden

    Contributed by Daniel Habben on Dec 4, 2016
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     | 11,665 views

    Jesus isn't just like an ambulance rushing to our rescue, he's also like a resort shuttle bus, for he is coming to take us to paradise.

    Take a look at the two vehicles pictured on the screen. Which one is more like Jesus? The ambulance or the Disney-resort shuttle bus? On one hand since Jesus comes to rescue us from our sins and from eternal death, you could say that he’s like the ambulance. On the other hand Jesus ...read more

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    Denomination: Lutheran

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    Jesus Ascension / What Does This Mean?

    Contributed by J Jeffrey Smead on May 26, 2017
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     | 17,311 views

    Every time Martin Luther would read the Scriptures he would ask the age-old question: "What does this mean?" We proclaim: "Christ has died, Christ is risen, Christ will come again!" So Beloved, "What does the Ascension of Jesus mean"? Updated May 2018.

    Every time ... Martin Luther would read the Scriptures he would ask the age-old question: ...... "What does this mean?" I pray ... that you too .... Will ask that same question .... every time you read a portion of God's word, ......or meditate on the truth ... of the Scriptures. "What does ...read more

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    Denomination: Anglican

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    What Does It Mean That There Will Be A ‘davidic Branch’?

    Contributed by Jim Butcher on Jul 5, 2017
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     | 4,699 views

    A look at the nature of the "Davidic branch" prophecy.

    Raising Up A Branch: The prophecy is that there will be a descendant of David who will fulfill these predictions. - Jeremiah 23:5. What Will That Look Like? 1. There will be a king. - Jeremiah 23:5. 2. He will be wise and just. - Jeremiah 23:5. 3. His people will live in safety. - ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    #19~seventeen~ Bible Number Meanings Series

    Contributed by William D. Brown on Feb 23, 2012
     | 10,133 views

    Seventeen is found in our KJ Bible TEN times, seventeenth SIX times, all through God’s Word, both the Old and New Testaments, SEVENTEEN is revealed as bearing the meaning of "vanquishing the enemy" and complete victory in Christ."

    #19~SEVENTEEN~ BIBLE NUMBER MEANINGS 2-25-12 The numbers SEVENTEEN signifies "vanquishing the enemy" and complete victory in Christ. Seventeen is found in our KJ Bible TEN times, seventeenth SIX times, all through God’s Word, both the Old and New ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    The Meaning Of "it Is Finished"

    Contributed by Benjamin Utomo on Mar 27, 2024
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     | 1,170 views

    Jesus has finished everything for us. He sacrificed Himself so that we don't need to face punishment and we may have eternal life. When we accept Him, He would also love to transform our lives, to make our lives meaningful.

    "Later, knowing that everything had now been finished, and so that Scripture would be fulfilled, Jesus said, "I am thirsty." A jar of wine vinegar was there, so they soaked a sponge in it, put the sponge on a stalk of the hyssop plant, and lifted it to Jesus' lips. When he had ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

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    Being First Means Being Last

    Contributed by Craig Condon on Jul 29, 2015
     | 5,063 views

    Jesus said that anyone who wants to be first in God’s Kingdom must be last on earth by serving everyone, including the less fortunate.

    Good morning boys and girls! :) It’s been a long time since I’ve seen most of you! How was your summer? Did you do lots of fun stuff? Did you play lots of sports? How many of you won or were on a team that won? It’s fun to win, isn’t it? Now, who actually lost or was on a ...read more

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    Denomination: Anglican

  • Gerald Roberts avatar

    "Did He Really Mean It"?

    Contributed by Gerald Roberts on Aug 9, 2015
     | 2,979 views

    Jesus said, many things did he mean it?

    Did He Really Mean it” John 14:2 if it were not so, I would have told you. 1. “Did Jesus really Mean it” If the resurrection is true then you better believe every words Jesus said. • Matthews Gospel says A messenger said “He is not here for he is risen, as ...read more

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    Denomination: Methodist

  • Chris Swanson avatar

    What Does It Mean To Be A Man Of God?

    Contributed by Chris Swanson on Apr 20, 2023
     | 1,644 views

    The people of Israel had become careless and complacent. God called a man from a small country town to prophesy judgment and preach repentance. This man submitted to God's call to go and prophesy unto Israel.

    The affluent people of Israel were enjoying their life of luxury and prosperity. They had become careless, complacent, mistreating poor people, and selling them into servitude. Before long, Israel would be vanquished by Assyria, and the rich would become slaves. Then in walks a God called man from ...read more

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    Denomination: Independent/Bible

  • Dennis Lee avatar

    Hanukkah: Its Roots And Prophetic Meaning

    Contributed by Dennis Lee on Oct 21, 2024
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     | 935 views

    This message looks at where the Jewish Feast of Hanukkah comes from. It is also known as the Feast of Dedication or the Festival of Light. We also will look at how it prophetically points to Jesus, the Messiah, His coming and purpose.

    Hanukkah Its Roots and Prophetic Meaning Watch on YouTube Channel: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=5Jo5SUynA_E This is one of the few years with the Jewish feast of Hanukkah falls on December 25th, when Christians, and a lot of the world celebrate Christmas. Therefore, I’d like to give a crash ...read more

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    Denomination: Foursquare

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    Message #1: The Meaning Of A Thankful Heart Series

    Contributed by Matt Skiles on Nov 13, 2024
     | 2,876 views

    I want us to focus our hearts and minds on the thought of having a thankful heart and in these verses that we are going to examine this morning we are going to talk about what it means to have a thankful heart.

    Scripture: Colossians 3:15-17-And let the peace of God rule in your hearts, to the which also ye are called in one body; and be ye thankful. 16 Let the word of Christ dwell in you richly in all wisdom; teaching and admonishing one another in psalms and hymns and spiritual songs, singing with ...read more

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    Denomination: Pentecostal