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  • Brandon Boyd avatar

    What Does It Mean To Be Saved?

    Contributed by Brandon Boyd on Sep 28, 2016
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    Many say they are saved but there has never been any change!

    What does it mean to be saved? Matthew 7:16-23 Intro: Most of us are here today in this church and we are searching for something or we have a reason for being here. I want you to ask yourself why did I really come today to the house of God? I mean did you come to see friends or the preacher or to ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    The Meaning Of Love: Easter 2005

    Contributed by Wayne Solomon on Apr 11, 2009
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    Matt 27:42 He saved others; himself he cannot save. If he be the King of Israel, let him now come down from the cross, and we will believe him...To save us He could not save Himself...You see there was a power that satan had underestimated in this whole e

    The Meaning of Love Text: Matt 27:42 He saved others; himself he cannot save. If he be the King of Israel, let him now come down from the cross, and we will believe him. On Monday (March 21st 2005) 16-year-old Jeff Weise put his plan in action. He walked up to his grandfather, a local police ...read more

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    Denomination: Church Of God

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    In The Mean Time Part 2 Series

    Contributed by Rodney V Johnson on Aug 30, 2008
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    Part two focuses on what we should be doing while we are going through and when we have successfully come through something.

    In The Mean Time Part 2 Scriptures: 2 Chronicles 20:1-26; Philippians 4:4-7 Introduction: Last week I introduced this series by explaining how each of us are either getting ready to go through something; are currently going through something; or just came through something. Regardless of which ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

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    What The Word Means To The Church

    Contributed by Jerry Stepp on Mar 18, 2009
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    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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    The Meaning Of Jesus' Resurrection Series

    Contributed by William Baeta on Feb 12, 2025
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    “If in Christ we have hope in this life only, we are of all people most to be pitied. But in fact Christ has been raised from the dead, the first fruits of those who have fallen asleep.” (1 Corinthians 15:19-20 ESV)

    The resurrection of Jesus Christ is central to the Christian faith and without the resurrection there can be no Christianity. It is significant because when Jesus rose from the dead, He proved that He was exactly who He claimed to be, the Son of God, and had accomplished what He came to ...read more

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    Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

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    What It Means To Become Real Series

    Contributed by Larry Thompson on May 29, 2002
    based on 28 ratings
     | 7,379 views

    Using the Velveteen Rabbit as a moral this message examines the importance of merging old and young generations together in the Body of Christ to reach the greatest effectiveness.

    ¡§Happily Ever After¡K¡¨ ¡V Part Two - The Velveteen Rabbit Something Old/Something New Introduction: Read from, ¡§The Velveteen Rabbit - How a Toy Becomes Real¡¨ ¡§The Skin Horse had lived longer in the nursery than any of the others. He was so old that his brown coat was bald in patches and ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Sins Against The Holy Spirit: Insulting Series

    Contributed by Alvin Hathaway, Sr. on May 22, 2011
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    The idea of insulting the Holy Spirit means that you will accept the benefits of God's love; and do not reciprocate with your love and allegiance; but with contempt.

    Sunday, March 8, 2009 Sins against the Holy Spirit: Insulting Hebrews 10: 22 – 31 Many of you may remember the original version of Lorraine Hansberry’s play, “A Raisin in the Sun”, later it would become a movie, and recently it was shown on Broadway with an updated cast. ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    What It Means To Give Thanks!

    Contributed by Michael Mccartney on Nov 26, 2003
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     | 14,776 views

    Thanksgiving is time recognized by the United States Government to Give thanks to the Lord God Almighty. Yes it is a religious holiday and as you study the history of this day you see it clearly is about giving thanks to the Lord for all his provision in

    What it means to Give Thanks Thesis: Thanksgiving is time recognized by the United States Government to Give thanks to the Lord God Almighty. Yes it is a religious holiday and as you study the history of this day you see it clearly is about giving thanks to the Lord for all his provision in our ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

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    "So What Does It Mean?"

    Contributed by John Quigley on Mar 1, 2005
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    What does the call of Jesus mean to us today, as opposed to what it meant to the first disciples.

    Matthew tells us that Jesus, walking along the shoreline one day, happens on Peter and Andrew and tells them to; "come follow me, I’ll make you fishers of men." Then a short while later he comes upon John and James his brother, and calls them to follow him. In both instances they do so, they just ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    What Does It Mean To Be A Christian

    Contributed by Billy Ricks on Jun 10, 2009
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     | 16,689 views

    What does it really mean to be a Christian? Is it fancy buildings and great music? Or is there something more, deeper, better? Here is 3 of the most basic truths of what it means to be a Christ follower.

    Intro: Vince Lombardi Head coach of the Green Bay Packers from 1959-1967. What was it that Lombardi did to spur his team on to greatness? He got back to basics. What is the famous quote from Vince Lombardi? “This is a football.” From the condition of churches around the United States and ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    What Does It Mean To Us?

    Contributed by Ronald Courtney on Sep 13, 2008
    based on 4 ratings
     | 5,578 views

    A sermon for a Lord’s Supper service.

    What Does It Mean To Us? Exodus 12:1-14 “I can hear you, the rest of the world can hear you and the people who knocked these buildings down will hear all of us soon.” (President George W. Bush September 14, 2001 Ground Zero) For the last six years we have paused, on a personal level and on a ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    What The Resurrection Means To You

    Contributed by Guy Glass on May 21, 2024
     | 642 views

    Why is the resurrection of Christ important to us?

    WHAT THE RESURRECTION MEANS TO YOU 1 PETER 1:3–6 PRAISE BE TO THE GOD AND FATHER OF OUR LORD JESUS CHRIST! IN HIS GREAT MERCY HE HAS GIVEN US NEW BIRTH INTO A LIVING HOPE THROUGH THE RESURRECTION OF JESUS CHRIST FROM THE DEAD, 4AND INTO AN INHERITANCE THAT CAN NEVER PERISH, SPOIL OR FADE—KEPT IN ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

  • A. Todd Coget avatar

    What The Resurrection Means To Me!

    Contributed by A. Todd Coget on Mar 28, 2002
    based on 60 ratings
     | 10,599 views

    This sermon explains why the resurrection is not just an historical event, but it has relevence for our lives today.

    Resurrection Sunday What the Resurrection Means to Me! March 31, 2002 Acts 4:8-31 Intro: A. [illustration, by Joel Pankow] I have heard that possums are smart animals. You wouldn’t think so because you hardly ever see one except when it’s dead on the road. There’s a joke that goes, "Why did ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

  • Marilyn Murphree avatar

    "Transfiguration--What Does It Mean?"

    Contributed by Marilyn Murphree on Feb 1, 2005
    based on 105 ratings
     | 29,511 views

    How can we understand the transfiguration today and why is it important for us?

    February 6, 2005 Iliff and Saltillo UM Church "Transfiguration: What Does it Mean?" Mark 9:2-12 INTRODUCTION: Just prior to the transfiguration experience Jesus began to tell his disciples about his impending death and that he must suffer many things and be rejected by people. He ...read more

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    Denomination: Methodist

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    Owooooo... I Mean Baaa Series

    Contributed by Jeff Strite on Oct 14, 2002
    based on 130 ratings
     | 16,183 views

    How do you tell the wolves from the sheep?

    ILLUSTRATION: Years ago, the "Glory Barn," led by Hobart Freeman, was a wondrous experience. His church had established a beautiful auditorium inside a refurbished barn. It was packed - even on Sunday nights - as people left their communities and traveled 30 to 100 miles to attend and hear this ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ