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The Means Of Grace Is Jesus The Christ

Contributed by Ronald Harbaugh on Aug 26, 2006

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Sermon for Proper 16, Series B.

12th Sunday after Pentecost (Pr 16) August 27, 2006 “Series B” Grace be unto you and peace, from God our Father and from our Lord, Jesus Christ. Amen. Let us pray: Dear Heavenly Father, in Jesus the Christ your Word became flesh and dwelt among us, to reveal your steadfast love ...read more

Scripture: John 6:56-69

Denomination: Lutheran

What Is The Meaning Of Jesus Death? Series

Contributed by Tim Patrick on Sep 11, 2006

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Look with us at three reasons behind Jesus death.

This is the second sermon in a series on John 3:16. The first sermon examined the question “What Is God Like?” Today we examine the question “What Is The Meaning of Jesus Death?” In John 3:16 we read that God “gave His only begotten son.” What is the meaning behind that gift? Jesus death had a ...read more

Scripture: John 3:16

Denomination: Baptist

What Does It Mean To Be A Christian?

Contributed by David Smith on Jul 15, 2001

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A look at what being a Christian is, and is not

What does it mean to be a Christian? Matt 16:24 - 27 KJV-- disciple. 3101 mathetes (math-ay-tes’); from 3129; a learner, i.e. pupil: I - What does to mean to be a Christian? A - To love God? 1 - many profess such 2 - their actions will either prove or deny this claim John 14:15 ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 16:24-27

Denomination: Pentecostal

What Does It Mean To Be Lost

Contributed by David Carter on Feb 22, 2001

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What does it mean to be lost

WHAT DOES IT MEAN TO BE LOST Text: Luke 19:10 "For The Son of man is come to seek and to save that which was lost." What do you think about when you think about the word, Lost? Maybe you think of being lost yourself. Have you ever been lost? I remember one time when I was a little boy my mother ...read more

Scripture: Luke 19:10

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

What Does It Mean To Be A Christian?

Contributed by Carl Allen on Jan 29, 2008

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Christian is a fallen term cheapened by common usage. It now covers a multitude of religious ideas, error as well as truth, paganism as well as the revelation of God’s divine truth. This term Christian has been stretched to the extent that it covers rat

What Does It Mean to Be a Christian? Acts 11:26 Intro Christian is a fallen term cheapened by common usage. It now covers a multitude of religious ideas, error as well as truth, paganism as well as the revelation of God’s divine truth. This term Christian has been stretched to the extent that ...read more

Scripture: Acts 11:26

Denomination: Baptist

What Does It Mean To Lament?

Contributed by Chris Swanson on Jun 3, 2025

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People who are sincerely remorseful for the wrongs or transgressions that they have committed will openly show some type of emotion.

What Does It Mean to Lament? Luke 16:19-31 The Merriam-Webster online dictionary defines lament as (1) to express sorrow, mourning, or regret for often demonstratively, to mourn, to regret strongly, and (2) a crying out in grief, a wailing, dirge, elegy, complaint. It could also be said that one ...read more

Scripture: Luke 16:19-31

Denomination: Independent/Bible

A Valley Means A Wrong Turn Series

Contributed by Jim Kilson on Apr 23, 2014

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Part 9 of 10 in a series dedicated to debunking commonly held myths that we think are in the Bible but really aren't, myths that can and often do have devastating effects on our faith.

INTRODUCTION: To begin I’m going to share a little bit of “my story,” and it’s not a part that I look back on with any amount of fondness. My first ministry experience could be defined by a single word – “Miserable” I’ll spare the details, but suffice ...read more

Scripture: Exodus 14:1-4

Denomination: Christian Church

What The Resurrection Means To You

Contributed by Guy Glass on May 21, 2024

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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

Scripture: 1 Peter 1:3-6

Denomination: Baptist

What It Means To Have Faith Series

Contributed by Jamie Wright on Jun 28, 2004

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Taken from Hebrews 11, what does it mean to have faith as a Christian?

What It Means to Have Faith? Pastor Jamie Wright * Maranatha Fellowship Church Hebrews 11:6 “But without faith it is impossible to please Him, for he who comes to God must believe that He is, and that He is a rewarder of those who diligently seek Him.” Faith is: 1. Believing when I don’t see ...read more

Scripture: Hebrews 11:1-6

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

New Meaning For Old Feasts

Contributed by Scott Coltrain on Sep 28, 2007

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A look at the prophetic, spiritual meaning behind the three major Feasts of the Mosaic Covenant.

In Colossians 2:16-17, we have the Apostle Paul telling the brethren that they were to no longer allow some people to tell them that they must - to be good Christians - observe the various ordinances and statutes of the old Mosaic Law. Paul explains that the various parts of the Mosaic Law have ...read more

Scripture: Colossians 2:16-17

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

What It Means To Give Thanks!

Contributed by Michael Mccartney on Nov 26, 2003

based on 24 ratings

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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

Scripture: Psalm 100:1-5, Psalm 145:1-21

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Pray It Like You Mean It Series

Contributed by David Flowers on Apr 29, 2005

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Looks at the weakness in most prayers, and probes ways of praying more deeply and successfully. Part 3 in series, "Learning to Pray."

Pray It Like You Mean It Series: Learning to Pray (prt. 3) Wildwind Community Church February 6, 2005 David Flowers Some of the things I am talking about during this series on prayer come from one of the most popular books ever written on prayer. It’s a book called With Christ in the School of ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 7:7-8

Denomination: Free Methodist

What Does It Mean To Be Justified? Series

Contributed by Bobby Stults on Oct 29, 2012

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Paul's teaching of justification in Romans 5 is glorious news to all believers, but what does justification really mean for the believer? Let's explore...

Sermon Brief Date Written: October 18, 2012 Date Preached: October 21, 2012 Where Preached: OZHBC (AM)-Homecoming Sunday 2012 Sermon Details: Series Title: A Homecoming Sermon - OZHBC Sermon Title: Justification – What it Means! Sermon Text: Romans 5:1-11 [HCSB] Introduction: ...read more

Scripture: Romans 5:1-11

Denomination: Baptist

Living Like You Mean It

Contributed by Mike Rickman on Feb 2, 2008

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God has a plan for you to know exactly who you can be in Christ.

February 3, 2008 Evening Worship Text: Colossians 1:9-14 Subject: The Fullness of Christ Title: Living Like You Mean It When our girls were little and played softball I used to help with their teams a little. I never wanted to be one of those coaches who insisted that their kid pitch or play an ...read more

Scripture: Colossians 1:9-14

Denomination: Assembly Of God

"What It Means To Forgive Others" Series

Contributed by Dave Mcfadden on Nov 16, 2004

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What does it mean to really forgive?

The meaning of the word "forgiveness" is: to dismiss, to release, to leave or abandon. We hear of a judge that has "dismissed" the charges against a defendant. What that means is that person has been forgiven of any wrong doing. We hear of a person that is released from an obligation, such as a ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 18:21-35

Denomination: Baptist

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