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Mean What You Say

Contributed by Rick Boyne on Jul 10, 2012

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Matthew 5:33-37

Mean What You Say August 24, 2008 Morning Service Immanuel Baptist Church, Wagoner, OK Rick Boyne Focus Passage: Matthew 5:33-37 Supplemental Passage: Luke 10:27 YOU SHALL LOVE THE LORD YOUR GOD WITH ALL YOUR HEART, AND WITH ALL YOUR SOUL, AND WITH ALL YOUR STRENGTH, AND WITH ALL YOUR MIND; AND ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 5:33-37

Denomination: Baptist

What Is The Meaning Of The Lord's Supper?

Contributed by Evie Megginson on Aug 20, 2001

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We see in this sermon that the Lord’s Supper is AN EXPRESSION,AN EXPLANATION,AN EXPECTATION, AN EXAMINATION, AND AN ENCOURAGEMENT.

WHAT IS THE MEANING OF THE LORD’S SUPPER? I Corinthians 11:23-33 Notice in verse 24, He says “this do”. Jesus expects every Christian to observe the Lord’s Supper. It is not something that optional but rather it is a direct command from Jesus. Every now and then I come in contact with those who ...read more

Scripture: 1 Corinthians 11:23-33, 1 Corinthians 11:23

Denomination: Baptist

What It Means To Be Born Again

Contributed by Jerry Flury on Mar 9, 2002

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What is the new birth?

What Does It Mean To Be Born Again? John 3:1-16 I. Born Again Defined. A. The strong assertion, “Except a man be born again.” The word “again” (anoôthen PWS: 80) has three different meanings in Greek. It means... 1. From the first: from the beginning or completely and fully 2. Again: a second ...read more

Scripture: John 3:1-16

Denomination: Baptist

What Jesus Really Means

Contributed by Charles Mallory on Aug 15, 2024

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Jesus made strong statements about His "body and blood" that could be misinterpreted as "cannibalism." However, Jesus meant something so much deeper as the Atoning sacrifice for sin.

JESUS IS CAUSING QUITE A STIR AMONGST THE PEOPLE. THERE IS A RISING DISPUTE AMONGST THE JEWISH LEADERS INSINUATING A POSSIBILITY OF CANNIBALISM. MANY FOLLOWERS ARE TAKING THE WORDS OF JESUS LITERALLY THAT HE IS SPEAKING OF EATING REAL HUMAN FLESH AND BLOOD. IS THIS FOR REAL? JESUS DOESN’T SEEM TO ...read more

Scripture: John 6:51-58, John 3:16, Leviticus 17:10-12, John 15:1-5, John 17:21, James 4:8, Psalm 42:1-2 (view more) (view less)

Denomination: Free Methodist

What Christ Means To The Christian

Contributed by Pastor Dempsey Daniels on Dec 4, 2003

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What Christ Means To The Christian

To know Christ was Paul’s detemined purpose, not only for his own edification, but that he might edify others as well as make the realness of Christ known.(Acts 16:10). It COULD NOT BE OTHERWISE, for to truly know the Lord in the intimate way expressed in these verses must inevitably lead to a deep ...read more

Scripture: Philippians 3:8

Denomination: Baptist

Having A Life That Has Meaning

Contributed by Dennis Selfridge on Sep 17, 2008

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Getting roots so we can be strong ino ur faith

Having a life that has meaning Have you ever felt that some people seem to be productive in almost everything they do? In our land we have become very conscious of being productive as the main goal in life. We are given once a month from the government a report of our gross national product which ...read more

Scripture: John 15:1-8

Denomination: Wesleyan

The Source, Means And Goal Of Success

Contributed by Paul Fritz on Apr 18, 2003

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Only when we are able to come to the full realization and trust in that God’s Sovereign will are people able to come to grips with the incomprehensible. For this reason Paul writes, “For from Him and through Him and to Him are all things. To be Him be t

Rom. 11:33-36 Every day the news is filled with incomprehensible stories of tragedies which causes some people to ask the question, “Why does God allow so much suffering in the world?” The terrorists attack on the World Trade Center has caused billions to ask the question, “Why did God allow ...read more

Scripture: Romans 11:35-36

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

What Does The Resurrection Mean?

Contributed by Carl Kolb on Mar 24, 2008

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A resurrection Sunday message.

1 Corinthians 15:12-20 "What Does the Resurrection Mean?" • Every year thousands of people climb a mountain in the Italian Alps, passing the "stations of the cross" to stand at an outdoor crucifix. One tourist noticed a little trail that led beyond the cross. He fought through the rough ...read more

Scripture: 1 Corinthians 15:12-20

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Baptism: What Does It Mean?

Contributed by Scott Jensen on Jan 15, 2009

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This is 1 of 2 sermons that share some common elements. This one focuses on the Greek behind the word “baptizo” and some of the historical, literature references

Introduction Baptism has become a part of every believer’s life. At some point, we make the plunge, are cleansed from our sins, and take on the name as Christians. But, Christians, as a whole, can not agree on the proper way to baptize and the effect that bestows on us. Tonight, I’d like you to ...read more

Scripture: Mark 1:4-11

Denomination: Lutheran

What It Means To Be Dead To Sin

Contributed by Dr. Odell Belger on Dec 13, 2021

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In the movie “Karate Kid”, young Daniel asks Mister Miagi to teach him karate. He agrees to teach him all he knows about karate under one condition: Daniel must submit totally to his instruction, and never question his methods.

He agrees to teach him all he knows about karate under one condition: Daniel must submit totally to his instruction, and never question his methods. Daniel shows up the next day, eager to learn. The first thing Mr. Miagi has him do is paint a fence. Mr. Miagi demonstrated the precise motion for ...read more

Scripture: Colossians 2:13-23

Denomination: Baptist

The Meaning Of Life...and Death Series

Contributed by Darryl Klassen on Oct 30, 2008

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To live is Christ; to die is gain. This is the great creed of the Christian who wants to live a joyful life whether in this life or the next.

THE MEANING OF LIFE…AND DEATH I emailed a friend recently who is an adventurer. I told him that I look back on his exploits with awe and sometimes I live vicariously through his ventures. He emailed back and said, “Don’t live through me… early in July I started tearing my dad’s old barn down (to ...read more

Scripture: Philippians 1:19-26

Denomination: Mennonite

What Does It Mean To Believe?

Contributed by Dawn Duryea on Mar 11, 2024

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Do you ever wonder what it means to “believe?” Today we are going to consider what it means to “believe” by examining the passage from Numbers 21 alongside the gospel reading from John 3.

Is it true that you just believe in Jesus and you are saved? When I first became a Christian at the age of 16 and was taking confirmation classes at Cocoa Presbyterian Church, I remember Reverend Flanagan telling us that if you believe in Jesus you will be saved. Right away that statement raised ...read more

Scripture: John 3:14-21, Numbers 21:4-9

Denomination: United Methodist

Mean? They Took My Coat!

Contributed by Wade Martin Hughes, Sr on Jul 6, 2022

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There were 10 step-brothers, and they hated their step-brother. They stripped away Joseph's coat of many colors. They could not strip away the blessings. God replaced the coat of many colors with a new coat of authority and a ring of gold... the dreams came true.

THEY TOOK MY COAT! GOD DID NOT EXPLAIN THIS STRIPPING AWAY TO ME? THE DREAMER COMES? STRIP AWAY MY COAT… By Wade Martin Hughes, Sr. Kyfingers@aol.com *STRIP: often strip seems unfair, dishonest taking, to take away something, to remove all coverings, to leave bare, take off all the ...read more

Scripture: Genesis 37:2-30, Genesis 39:3-5, Genesis 41:41

Denomination: Assembly Of God

"What Does All This Mean?”

Contributed by The Rev Deniray Mueller on Apr 13, 2020

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in the midst of the pandemic, what does the raising of Lazarus mean

John 11:1-45 Good morning to you, wherever you are. You have just heard our long, well-known and beautiful Gospel reading from John about Jesus raising Lazarus from the dead. Hold that story in you mind as I read you today’s poem by Padraig O’ Tuama, an Irish poet and theologian, entitled ...read more

Scripture: John 11:1-45

Denomination: Episcopal

Finding Real Meaning In Life

Contributed by Andy Grossman on Mar 17, 2007

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Four things you must do to find real joy and happiness and meaning in life.

“Finding Real Meaning In Life” March 18, 2007 Years ago on a TV show, a guest appeared that was a body builder. As he entered the stage with his huge muscular body the crowd went crazy as the body builder began to flex his muscles and show his power. The first question asked of him was this: “What ...read more

Scripture: Ecclesiastes 1:2

Denomination: Holiness

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