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What's It Mean To Be Shrewd?

Contributed by Edward Frey on Oct 11, 2001

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Christian shrewdness means to use earthly treasures to build heavnly friendships

Sermon Text: Luke 16:1-10 WHAT’S IT MEAN TO BE SHREWD? Do you know any shrewd characters? It all depends on our understanding of the word “shrewd”. That word seems to cause red flags to come up in our minds. Perhaps we equate shrewdness with dishonesty. We might think a businessman is shrewd ...read more

Scripture: Luke 16:1-13

Denomination: Lutheran

What It Means To Be A Christian

Contributed by Ray Ellis on Jun 4, 2002

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"The Disciples were called Christians First at Antiioch."

What It Means to Be a Christian Acts 11:19-26 Verse 26c “The disciples were called Christians first at Antioch.” The US News reported on a poll taken in America. People across America were asked the question? “Are you a Christian?” 86% said, “Yes I am.” If you asked the same people what it ...read more

Scripture: John 3:1-8

Denomination: Free Methodist

What It Means To Be Lost

Contributed by Bud Martenn on Nov 3, 2000

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Jesus gives us three vivid pictures in this chapter of what it means to be lost

Pastor Bud Martenn Bethel Memorial Baptist Church LaFayette, GA WHAT IT MEANS TO BE LOST Lk.15:1-32 Personal need for Christ To give clear distinctions between being lost and saved Key Thought: Luke.19:10 BEGINNING 1. Jesus gives us three parables in this chapter to show us what it is like ...read more

Scripture: Luke 15:1-32

Denomination: Baptist

The Ring That Means Forever

Contributed by Timothy Gardner on Jan 7, 2005

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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

Scripture: Luke 15:11-24

Denomination: Salvation Army

What's The Meaning Of The Cross

Contributed by John Mccaherty on Mar 23, 2006

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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

Scripture: 1 Corinthians 1:18-25

Denomination: Baptist

The Meaning Of Christmas: Love Series

Contributed by Doug Warren on Nov 25, 2006

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#1 in series leading up to Christmas. Deals with God’s love: the origin, objects, operation, and outcome of God’s love. Simple sermon for seekers.

Intro: 5 am...day after Thanksgiving, shoppers pushing, shoving, trampling over one another to get bargains on merchandise. Cashiers cursed by customers because they made a mistake, moms yelling at kids, kids crying because they’re tired, dads stressed out seeing bills forthcoming. Conceal your ...read more

Scripture: John 3:16

Denomination: Baptist

Whosoever Means Whosoever

Contributed by Rodney Kelley on Sep 14, 2008

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Jesus extends salvation to all.

Introduction: In Chapter 8 of Acts, we find an Ethiopian trust Christ (a descendant of Ham.) In Chapter 9, Saul, later to be the Apostle Paul was saved (He was a Jew, a descendant of Shem). Now in chapter 10, we see a Roman saved - A Gentile, descendant of Japeth. In these three chapters, the ...read more

Scripture: Acts 10:1-48

Denomination: Baptist

The Ministry And Meaning Of Friendship Series

Contributed by Tim Smith on Sep 16, 2008

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We have a fundamental need and desire to be in relationship to other people. God knew that and so God gives us the gift of companionship and help from each other. You and I were created for relationship with each other.

The Ministry and Meaning of Friendship Genesis 2:18, Ecclesiastes 4:9-12, John 15:1 David W. Smith writes Chuck had been perhaps the most hard-working salesman in his company’s history. He usually spent 65 to 75 hours a week at the office when he wasn’t traveling. And when he was on the road ...read more

Scripture: Ecclesiastes 4:9-12

Denomination: Methodist

What Does It Mean To Be Series

Contributed by Dr. Jerry N. Watts on Mar 15, 2009

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From Romans, a message which speaks to being a "believer."

WHAT DOES IT MEAN TO BE “HIS” Romans 12:3-8 * (Video- “I am a Child of God) “For HIS service.” Think about this word with me, “Possession.” What does it mean to possess something? It means you “own it”, and you “control it.” To possess something give you power over whatever it is that you ...read more

Scripture: Romans 12:3-8

Denomination: Baptist

Profit, A Means, Not An End Series

Contributed by W Pat Cunningham on Sep 26, 2009

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The attitude of a child is the attitude of knowing you are incomplete, and need to grow, to change, to take the risk to be wrong.

September 28, 2009 Caritas in Veritate The emphasis Jesus constantly puts on being childlike puzzled me until I read Carol Dweck’s great book Mindset. A child knows–perhaps without being able to articulate it–that she needs to change, learn and grow. A child knows his own incompleteness. As we ...read more

Scripture: Luke 9:46-50

Denomination: Catholic

What It Means To Be God's! Series

Contributed by Dr. Jerry N. Watts on May 27, 2009

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What are some of the identifying marks of belonging to God? This text gives us a clue.

(PowerPoint files are available by emailing me) What it means to be God’s! Romans 15:14-21 * This is Memorial Day weekend. Memorial Day is the day we remember those who have been killed in our nation’s service. We honor those who made the ultimate sacrifice for “freedom.” You see, it meant ...read more

Scripture: Romans 15:14-21

Denomination: Baptist

Discovering Life's Meaning

Contributed by David Owens on Nov 16, 2009

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I used this lesson for our annual Friend Day.

Introduction: A. Good morning and welcome to Friend Day. 1. I sincerely hope you are uplifted and challenged by what takes place among us today! 2. If you are visiting with us today, we hope that you will come again – you are always welcome. B. Let’s start with some cartoons about the ...read more

Scripture: John 3:16-19

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Repentance Means Change

Contributed by Scott Jensen on Feb 14, 2011

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A sermon based on both the Law and the Gospel. Jesus explained what sin was. We need to head His command and turn away from temptation.

Introduction In Thomas Costain’s history, “The Three Edwards”, he describes the life of Raynald III, a fourteenth-century duke in what is now Belgium. Grossly overweight, Raynald was commonly called by his Latin nickname, Crassus, which means "The Fat." After a violent quarrel, ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 5:21-37

Denomination: Lutheran

Jesus Meaning Of Life Series

Contributed by Jesse Bennett on May 3, 2009

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Many people don’t have life they don’t even know what life is/ They don’t understand life they live there lives very pessimistically: John 10:10 10The thief cometh not, but for to steal, and to kill, and to destroy: I am come that they might have life, an

Jesus The meaning of live Jesse Bennett Bible Baptist Church Shawnee Oklahoma John 11:1-26 I want to tell you: Jesus is the only reason we live. Jesus came so that we might have life. John 10:10 10The thief cometh not, but for to steal, and to kill, and to destroy: I am come that they might have ...read more

Scripture: John 11:1-26

Denomination: Baptist

Gospel Means Go Series

Contributed by Brian Bill on Mar 20, 2011

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When we get the gospel, we'll go with the gospel.

Gospel Means Go Romans 15:14-21 Rev. Brian Bill 3/20/11 I love the lyrics to that song Dan just sang called “I Refuse.” ‘Cause I don’t want to live like I don’t care. I don’t want to say another empty prayer. Oh, I refuse to sit around and wait for someone ...read more

Scripture: Romans 15:14-21

Denomination: Baptist

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