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  • Christian Cheong avatar

    What It Means To Have Faith (2)

    Contributed by Christian Cheong on Nov 14, 2011
    based on 4 ratings
     | 5,081 views

    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 Real Meaning Of Christmas (Part 3) Series

    Contributed by Denis O'callaghan Ph.d. ,th.d., D.d., D. Phil. on Dec 24, 2011
     | 3,879 views

    The Jews tried to keep Christ contained within their law, while the Greeks sought to turn Him into a philosophy; the Romans made of Him an empire; the Europeans reduced Him to a culture, and we Americans have made a business of Him. God may thunder His co

    The "Real" meaning behind Christmas (Part 3) The seven sayings of Christ on the cross are seven windows from which we are able to look into the very heart and mind of God! Gentle Readers, The Third word that Christ spoke from the cross was The Word of Affection "Now there stood by the cross ...read more

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    Denomination: Independent/Bible

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    Finding Meaning For Us In The Conversion Of Saul Series

    Contributed by Guy Glass on Sep 16, 2012
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     | 9,048 views

    THIS PORTION OF THE BOOK OF ACTS DEALS WITH THE SPIRITUAL TRANSFORMATION OF ONE OF THE MOST SIGNIFICANT PLAYERS IN THE SPREAD OF THE GOSPEL OF JESUS CHRIST – SAUL OF TARSUS. WHAT I FIND OF INTEREST HERE IS THE APPLICATION THIS WONDERFUL EVENT IN THE LIF

    FINDING MEANING FOR US IN THE CONVERSION OF SAUL ACTS 9:1-19 INTRODUCTION: THIS PORTION OF THE BOOK OF ACTS DEALS WITH THE SPIRITUAL TRANSFORMATION OF ONE OF THE MOST SIGNIFICANT PLAYERS IN THE SPREAD OF THE GOSPEL OF JESUS CHRIST – SAUL OF TARSUS. WHAT I FIND OF INTEREST HERE IS THE ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    The Gospel Should Mean Everything To Us.

    Contributed by Mark Mitchell on Jan 8, 2019
     | 2,232 views

    While we are comfortable in our homes and pews there are people around the world who are suffering and dying for the sake of the gospel. This should embolden us to preach the gospel ever more.

    I. Stephen’s death seems to instigate the persecution of the church. A. The stoning was likely illegal. B. It was a result of the crowd’s emotions being stirred up. C. It seems to have emboldened Saul carry out his persecution of the church. II. The church persecuted. A. This portion of this verse ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Salvation Means You Get Onboard Series

    Contributed by Darian Catron on Aug 23, 2019
     | 3,003 views

    What does it mean to be saved? That's a question I asked the kids in VBS this year. None of them could tell me. Is this concept that we don't explain well enough in the Church? Maybe it's time to revisit how are we saved.

    INTRODUCTION: Illustration/Story/Quote/Statistic- What does it mean to be saved? Why do I need to be saved and from what? Last week our nation was once again shocked by violence. At least 31 people were killed in mass shootings in Texas and Ohio. On Saturday a gunman shot and killed at least ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

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    What Does It Mean To Be A Friend Of Jesus? Series

    Contributed by Jim Butcher on Jul 27, 2021
     | 3,146 views

    This passage mentions multiple times that we are Jesus' friends. What does that mean exactly?

    - “Refrigerator rights.” The idea that you become good enough friends that when you’re at their house you don’t have to ask to get something out of the refrigerator. THE PROOFS OF THE FRIENDSHIP: 1. His proof of friendship is His sacrifice. - John 15:13. 2. Our proof of friendship is our ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    What Does It Mean To Be A Man Of God?

    Contributed by Chris Swanson on Apr 20, 2023
     | 1,678 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

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    What Is The Meaning Of The Four Chariots And The Crown?

    Contributed by Chris Swanson on Dec 26, 2024
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     | 354 views

    Zechariah sees multiple visions at night, and then he gives a few messages to the people. We will read about one of those visions and one of those messages.

    Four Chariots In verses one - eight: Zechariah sees four chariots. The first chariot had red horses which represents the bloodshed. Revelation 6:4, “And there went out another horse that was red: and power was given to him that sat thereon to take peace from the earth, and that they should kill ...read more

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    Denomination: Independent/Bible

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    Hanukkah: Its Roots And Prophetic Meaning

    Contributed by Dennis Lee on Oct 21, 2024
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     | 1,042 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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    What Does It Mean To Appeal For The Useful?

    Contributed by Chris Swanson on Jul 7, 2024
     | 450 views

    An example of grace in how it demonstrates the action of true Christian fellowship.

    Paul wrote this letter as a plea for a runaway slave of Philemon’s named Onesimus. He had stolen from Philemon then ran away to Rome where he met Paul. Subsequently he accepted Christ as his Savior, so Paul was writing this letter as he was sending Onesimus back to Philemon, but he wanted Philemon ...read more

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    Denomination: Independent/Bible

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    What Does It Mean To Be Of Little Faith?

    Contributed by Chris Swanson on May 18, 2025
     | 384 views

    There is something that we should ask ourselves. Do Christians truly have enough faith in today’s society?

    What Does It Mean to Be of Little Faith? Luke 12:28 There are five instances within the New Testament that speak about being “of little faith.” The online Merriam-Webster dictionary defines faith as belief and trust in and loyalty to God, something that is believed with strong conviction. So, with ...read more

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    Denomination: Independent/Bible

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    Contributed by Sermon Research Assistant on Sep 26, 2023
    based on 3 ratings
     | 1,078 views

    Explore the meaning of being "poor in spirit" as stated in Matthew 5:3, emphasizing our spiritual poverty without God and the importance of depending on Him to live out the Beatitudes.

    Good morning, brothers and sisters! Today, we're diving into the heart of Jesus' teaching from the Sermon on the Mount, specifically, Matthew 5:3: "Blessed are the poor in spirit, for theirs is the kingdom of heaven." This verse is one of the Beatitudes, those beautiful blessings that Jesus ...read more

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    Pray Receptively Series

    Contributed by James Jackson on Feb 1, 2020
    based on 1 rating
     | 5,095 views

    Praying Receptively means praying with the awareness that God gets the deciding vote.

    Pray Receptively Acts 13:1-2 Good morning! Please open your Bibles to Acts 13. We are going to wrap up our series on prayer this morning. Just as a reminder of where we’ve been, here’s a quick review: A review: Week One: Pray Expectantly: Believe something will happen. Week Two: Pray ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    How To Maintain The Holy Spirit’s Presence Series

    Contributed by Rev. Samuel Arimoro on Sep 24, 2025
     | 195 views

    The presence of the Holy Spirit in a believer’s life is precious, but it must be cultivated, honoured, and maintained through obedience, holiness, and fellowship with God.

    HOW TO MAINTAIN THE HOLY SPIRIT’S PRESENCE By Rev. Samuel Arimoro Main Text: Ephesians 4:30 Key Verse: “And grieve not the holy Spirit of God, whereby ye are sealed unto the day of redemption.” (Ephesians 4:30, KJV) Supporting Texts: Psalm 51:11, 1 Thessalonians 5:19, John 14:16-17, Galatians ...read more

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    Denomination: Assembly Of God

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    Living A Holy Life

    Contributed by Ian Drucker on Jan 23, 2006
    based on 17 ratings
     | 40,595 views

    Guidance on understanding what it means to be Holy, and the proper response to God’s call on Christians to live a Holy life.

    LIVING A HOLY LIFE The Call to Be Holy 1. One of the most significant callings that God puts on the hearts of Christians is the call to be Holy. 2. 1 Peter, specifically 1 Peter 1:15-16 (NIV), says: 15But just as he who called you is holy, so be holy in all you do; 16for it is written: "Be ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ