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  • Lalachan Abraham avatar

    The Miracle, Meaning & The Message Of Christmas Series

    Contributed by Lalachan Abraham on Dec 20, 2013
    based on 7 ratings
     | 21,931 views

    And the angel answered and said to her, “The Holy Spirit will come upon you, and the power of the Highest will overshadow you; therefore, also, that Holy One who is to be born will be called the Son of God.” - (Luke 1:35)

    The miracle, meaning & the message of Christmas In today's reading, our text is taken from gospel of Matthew 1:18-25 and Luke chapter 2:1-14. The historic record of the birth of Christ can be found in the gospel of Matthew 1:18-25 and Luke 2:1-20. It starts with the full description of that ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

  • Michael Stark avatar

    "Yes!" Means Yes. "No!" Means No. Series

    Contributed by Michael Stark on Mar 23, 2009
    based on 4 ratings
     | 9,238 views

    Say what you mean, and mean what you say.

    JAMES 5:12 “YES” MEANS YES; “NO” MEANS NO! “Above all, my brothers, do not swear, either by heaven or by earth or by any other oath, but let your ‘yes’ be yes and your ‘no’ be no, so that you may not fall under condemnation.” “His word is his bond” was a common saying about people of integrity ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    What It Means To Be Born Again Series

    Contributed by Rodney V Johnson on Sep 16, 2024
     | 786 views

    New Light Faith Ministries and Barry Johnson Ministries, founded by Rodney V. Johnson and Barry O. Johnson, respectively, are partnering to offer Bible studies for Christians who are seeking to grow in their relationship with Jesus. This is a Bible study lesson, not a sermon.

    What It Mean To Be Born Again (Rev. Barry Johnson and Rev. Rodney Johnson) NOTE: New Light Faith Ministries and Barry Johnson Ministries, founded by Rodney V. Johnson and Barry O. Johnson, respectively, are partnering to offer Bible studies for Christians who are seeking to grow in their ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

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    What It Means To Be Born Again

    Contributed by Barry O Johnson on Dec 16, 2024
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    This Bible study looks at what happens to the individual who has accepted Jesus as his/her Lord and Savior.

    What It Means to Be Born Again (Rev. Barry Johnson and Rev. Rodney Johnson) NOTE: New Light Faith Ministries and Barry Johnson Ministries, founded by Rodney V. Johnson and Barry O. Johnson, respectively, are partnering to offer Bible studies for Christians seeking to grow in their relationship ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

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    What Does It Mean To Repent Of Sin? Series

    Contributed by Jason Cole on Apr 1, 2007
    based on 64 ratings
     | 24,294 views

    Sometimes in the church we throw around words and due to their constant use we forget what the meaning of the word actually is. One of the most misunderstood words we use is the word "repentance". What exactly does repentance mean and how important is r

    What Does it Mean to Repent of Sin? Introduction: The word repentance is not a popular word in today’s society. It is not popular because if we call people to repentance then we are admitting that people are doing something wrong. People don’t like to be told that they are wrong or have ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

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    Living Within Our Means Without Being Mean Series

    Contributed by Ed Vasicek on Mar 27, 2006
    based on 4 ratings
     | 9,530 views

    Handling money can be a spiritual and moral issue, since its use or misuse affects others.

    Living Within Our Means Without Being Mean (Romans 13:8) Last week, we talked about why many of us struggle with overspending. Whereas frugality is good, we are also commanded to be generous. Lars asked Ole, "Do ya know da difference between a Norvegian and a canoe?" "No, I don’t," said Ole. "A ...read more

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    Denomination: Independent/Bible

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    Nativity: The Meaning Is Love

    Contributed by Warner Pidgeon on Dec 16, 2013
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    A short all-age nativity talk using 1 Corinthians 13, examples from the life of Mandela and a song called Christmas Meaning by Silent Monk. Jesus is God's love message to the world!

    “This is how God showed his love among us: He sent his only begotten Son into the world that we might live through him” (4:9)! Jesus was God’s love in action. I know God loves me, and I know God loves you because he sent Jesus into the world for us. All of us! Love is a big ...read more

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    Denomination: Anglican

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    The Original Meaning Of Communion

    Contributed by Michael Koplitz on Sep 3, 2024
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     | 535 views

    What did communion mean when Jesus’ performed it for the first time? It’s Aramaic cultural meaning will enhance today’s usage of the evennt.

    The Original Meaning of Communion Luke 22:14-23 Rabbi Rev. Dr. Michael H. Koplitz 14 And when the hour had come He reclined at the table, and the apostles with Him. 15 And He said to them, “I have earnestly desired to eat this Passover with you before I suffer; 16 for I say to you, I shall never ...read more

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    Denomination: United Methodist

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    What Does It Mean To Be Series

    Contributed by Dr. Jerry N. Watts on Mar 15, 2009
     | 2,796 views

    From Romans, a message which speaks to being a "believer."

    WHAT DOES IT MEAN TO BE “HIS” Romans 12:3-8 * (Video- “I am a Child of God) “For HIS service.” Think about this word with me, “Possession.” What does it mean to possess something? It means you “own it”, and you “control it.” To possess something give you power over whatever it is that you ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Gospel Means Go Series

    Contributed by Brian Bill on Mar 20, 2011
    based on 4 ratings
     | 10,842 views

    When we get the gospel, we'll go with the gospel.

    Gospel Means Go Romans 15:14-21 Rev. Brian Bill 3/20/11 I love the lyrics to that song Dan just sang called “I Refuse.” ‘Cause I don’t want to live like I don’t care. I don’t want to say another empty prayer. Oh, I refuse to sit around and wait for someone ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

  • Jason Cole avatar

    What It Means To Be Lost Series

    Contributed by Jason Cole on Feb 18, 2004
    based on 38 ratings
     | 8,692 views

    What does it really mean to be lost?

    “What Does it Mean to Be Lost?” Introduction: A little boy opened the big and old family Bible with fascination; he looked at the old pages as he turned them. Then something fell out of the Bible and he picked up and looked at it closely. It was an old leaf from a tree that has been pressed in ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

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    Spiritual Adoption - What Does That Mean?

    Contributed by J Jeffrey Smead on Jul 20, 2014
    based on 44 ratings
     | 45,989 views

    Adoption during the writings of Paul meant something totally different then it does today. Adoption signifies that you are legally a child of God. You are a full fledged member of the family. A joint heir with Christ. Updated July 2023.

    For Those Not Familiar with an Anglican Service there are four Scripture Readings that proceed the Message. Today's Readings were Isaiah 55, Psalm 65, Romans 8:7-17 and Matthew 13:1-9 & Matthew 13:18-23. A young man entered the movie theater ... loaded down ......with popcorn, ... drinks, ...read more

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    Denomination: Anglican

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    What Do You Mean The Bible Is Inspired?

    Contributed by Scott Coltrain on Jun 19, 2006
    based on 17 ratings
     | 4,603 views

    An examination of how the Bible explains what is means that the Scriptures are inspired.

    What Do You Mean The Bible Is Inspired? In 2 Timothy 3:16, the Apostle Paul makes the statement that “All Scripture is inspired by God.” What exactly does Paul mean by that statement? Paul is stating the fundamental truth about the source of all Scripture. Scripture comes from God. The phrase ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

  • Douglas Phillips avatar

    The Meaning Of Jesus’ Baptism

    Contributed by Douglas Phillips on Apr 12, 2018
     | 9,593 views

    A LOOK AT SOME OF THE REASONS THAT JESUS WAS BAPTISED

    THE MEANING OF JESUS’ BAPTISM MATTHEW 3:1-17 I HAVE HEARD MANY STORIES ABOUT BAPTISM OVER THE YEARS. A YOUNG MINISTER NAMED JAY UTLEY TOLD THIS STORY OF HIS FIRST BAPTISM. THE PERSON HE WAS BAPTIZING WAS ALSO A YOUNG MAN, BUT IT HAD BEEN A NUMBER OF YEARS SICE JAY WAS BAPTIZED AND WONDERED HOW ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Your Name Means A Lot

    Contributed by Thomas Swope on May 23, 2019
     | 4,429 views

    A study in the book of Psalms 9

    Psalm 9: 1 – 20 Your Name means a lot to me 1 I will praise You, O LORD, with my whole heart; I will tell of all Your marvelous works. 2 I will be glad and rejoice in You; I will sing praise to Your name, O Most High. 3 When my enemies turn back, they shall fall and perish at Your presence. 4 For ...read more

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    Denomination: Calvary Chapel