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  • John McCaherty avatar

    What's The Meaning Of The Cross

    Contributed by John Mccaherty on Mar 23, 2006
    based on 11 ratings
     | 8,657 views

    After asking several people on the street what the cross meant to them, the answers were astounding, how would we as Christians answer that question? What does the Cross mean to us.

    What’s the meaning of the Cross? 1 Corinthians 1:18-25 1. To some a symbol, maybe a religious symbol (like the star of David) a reminder, a crutch, a form of punishment, where some nice Jewish boy died years ago. 2. Bible says it is foolishness to them that perish – If you’re looking for some ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    The Search For The Meaning Of Life Series

    Contributed by Robert Leroe on Jan 23, 2006
    based on 24 ratings
     | 7,237 views

    Ecclesiastes was written to people who question whether there is a God, and to those who outright reject God. What do they have left in life? Nothing but despair...but there is another Way.

    Overcoming Futility, a Sermon Series on Ecclesiastes Message #1, “The Search for the Meaning of Life,” chapter 1 -Pastor Bob Leroe, Cliftondale Congregational Church, Saugus, Massachusetts We’ve entered a new year, and many people looking back on 2005 feel a sense of relief. We’re glad that year ...read more

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    Denomination: Congregational

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    What Mean These Stones?

    Contributed by Kenneth Trent on Aug 18, 2003
    based on 59 ratings
     | 8,473 views

    Joshua was aware that we often forget the blessings God has given us. Joshua was not so concerned about his generation. What they had witnessed, he felt they could never forget. He realized that it is often not so with subsequent generations.

    WHAT MEAN THESE STONES? "Then Joshua spoke to the children of Israel, saying: When your children ask their fathers in time to come, saying, ’What are these stones?’ Then you shall let your children know, saying, ’Israel crossed over this Jordan on dry land; for the Lord your God dried up the ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    "Waht It Means To Be Church"

    Contributed by Ken Sauer on Jun 2, 2007
    based on 5 ratings
     | 2,877 views

    The meaning of relationship and community within the church.

    Acts 2:42-47 “What It Means to be Church” by: Rev. Ken Sauer Grace United MEthodist Church, 9833 Hixson Pike, Soddy Daisy, TN www.gbgm-umc.org/grace-sdtn Have you ever felt lonely, even when you are surrounded by a large crowd of people? Have you ever moved to a new town or headed off to ...read more

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    Denomination: United Methodist

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    What It Means To Worship

    Contributed by Mark Roper on Nov 26, 2007
    based on 8 ratings
     | 5,824 views

    Worship is not what is taking place around you: It’s what is taking place within you. Worship is not a time and a place you attend, it’s how we live our life all the time. Worship is a living testimony, of God in your life.

    What it means to Worship Romans 12:1-2 I want to introduce you to a mythical church member that I am going to call Kenny. When we first meet Kenny he is attending services at First Church but he left because the services were too formal, every one on the platform wore a tie. He and his ...read more

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    Denomination: Church Of God

  • Kenneth Trent avatar

    The Deeper Meaning Of Christmas

    Contributed by Kenneth Trent on Dec 2, 2007
    based on 66 ratings
     | 11,698 views

    The world today has no real conception of what Christmas really means, and much less its deeper meaning.

    THE DEEPER MEANING OF CHRISTMAS "Therefore the Lord Himself will give you a sign: Behold, the virgin shall conceive and bear a Son, and shall call His name Immanuel.” Isaiah 7:14 (NKJV) Much of the world today has no real conception of what Christmas really means. To many, it is Santa Claus, ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

  • David DeWitt avatar

    Advent Candle Meanings Series

    Contributed by David Dewitt on Dec 6, 2007
    based on 6 ratings
     | 9,607 views

    These are my weekly readings and mini devotionals that go with the entire Advent season for 2007. There is one set of readings for each week of Advent. There are four total readings with this.

    Advent Planning 2007 Personalities of the Christmas Story Week One: Angels One of the most interesting things about the Christmas story is the people involved. How each of them was changed by the coming of the Christ. Both Matthew and Luke record the events of Christ’s birth with special attention ...read more

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    Denomination: Church Of God

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    What The Gospel Means

    Contributed by Philip Cunningham Iii on Jan 6, 2008
     | 2,425 views

    A simple sermon on the nature of the gospel. Plucked the 3 main points of this sermon right out of a sentence in Rick Warren’s "Purpose Driven Church."

    The Gospel Sunday AM – Lynn Haven – 01/06/08 FOCUS: • The Core Gospel FUNCTION: • The Main Thing: Helping the church realize that the main thing is keeping the main thing the main thing. A. Pleasantries B. How’s the weather? ... It sure is starting to feel political out there, isn’t it ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

  • Mike Gilbert avatar

    Capturing The Meaning Of Easter Series

    Contributed by Mike Gilbert on Jun 19, 2007
    based on 10 ratings
     | 18,424 views

    Message #3 in sermon series, "Pursuing Victory." Easter Sunday message, focusing on the importance and depth of meaning of Easter and Jesus’ resurrection.

    Series -- Pursuing Victory Message #2: "Capturing the Meaning of Easter" -- How An Empty Tomb Can Fill Our Lives Mt.28:5-6 -- "The angel said to the women, ’Do not be afraid; for I know that you are looking for Jesus who has been crucified. He is not here, for He has risen, just as He ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

  • JOEL SANTOS avatar

    The True Meaning Of Christmas Series

    Contributed by Joel Santos on Dec 7, 2004
    based on 97 ratings
     | 18,162 views

    Part 2 of MERRY CHRISTMAS SERIES! What do people remember during Christmas season? This message will help us understand the true meaning of Christmas and how we celebrate it as followers of Christ.

    THE TRUE MEANING OF CHRISTMAS John 3:16 This message will help us understand the true meaning of Christmas and how we celebrate it as followers of Christ. Whoever Takes the Son Many years ago, there was a very wealthy man who shared a passion for art collecting with his son. They had priceless ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

  • Jason Cole avatar

    What It Means To Be Lost Series

    Contributed by Jason Cole on Feb 18, 2004
    based on 38 ratings
     | 9,114 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

  • Steve Bond avatar

    To Love Means To Communicate Series

    Contributed by Steve Bond on Aug 15, 2007
    based on 1 rating
     | 3,248 views

    The changes in the American family have been shocking. To one extent or another, all of us are struggling to find ways to make our households work. But the challenges we face today are much different than those faced by our grandparents.

    Introduction The transformation of the American family during my lifetime has been nothing short of breathtaking. When I was a kid the television shows we watched were Ozzie and Harriet, Father Knows Best and Leave it to Beaver. All three shows dealt with middle class families with mom and dad and ...read more

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    Denomination: Independent/Bible

  • TIMOTHY GARDNER avatar

    The Ring That Means Forever

    Contributed by Timothy Gardner on Jan 7, 2005
    based on 4 ratings
     | 4,831 views

    The ring is not meant to be a shackle, but a symbol of love that is meant to be forever.

    There is meaning behind this ring that you are giving to your loved one. It doesn’t just represent you being married, __________ & __________, it represents that you are loved. The ring is not meant to be a shackle, but a symbol of love that is meant to be forever. In the parable of the lost son ...read more

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    Denomination: Salvation Army

  • Joseph McCulley avatar

    The True Meaning Of Christmas

    Contributed by Joseph Mcculley on Dec 9, 2005
    based on 14 ratings
     | 5,661 views

    Christmas is about Jesus; not snow, Santa, or presents...

    Matt. 1:18-25 The True Meaning of Christmas Christmas 2003 Intro. When you think of Christmas what do you think about? Snow?, Tree?, presents?, cookies?, shopping?, giving and receiving presents?, family? Santa Clause and Rudolph?, Read text. The focus of this text is not on the "how" ...read more

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    Denomination: Independent/Bible

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    All Means All

    Contributed by John Beehler on Dec 29, 2003
    based on 81 ratings
     | 10,068 views

    The 2 greatest commandments

    All Means All Jesus has made his triumphal entry into Jerusalem. He has cursed the fig tree, cleared the temple, and had his authority questioned. It is now Tuesday of his last week and he is teaching in the Temple. It had been a day of intense debate, a war of wits and words ...read more

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    Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed