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  • George Odell avatar

    The Promise Of Meaning Series

    Contributed by George Odell on Dec 6, 2002
    based on 8 ratings
     | 4,530 views

    Sermon 2 of an Advent/Christmas series on the promises we find in the Christ Child.

    The Promise of Meaning Isaiah 40: 1-11 How many of us have asked the question what purpose does this highway. What were those who constructed this highway thinking when they were building this road? Sometimes we question meaning for many things in our lives. It is in this wonderful chapter ...read more

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    Denomination: Methodist

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    The Meaning Of Man Series

    Contributed by Chris Smith on Feb 11, 2003
    based on 44 ratings
     | 6,013 views

    What does it mean to be created in the Image of God, and the institution of the cultural mandate to fill and subdue the earth.

    The Meaning of Man Job 7:17 "What is man that You magnify him, And that You are concerned about him, Psalms 8:4 What is man that You take thought of him, And the son of man that You care for him? Psalms 144:3 O LORD, what is man, that You want to know him? Or the son of man, that You think of ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

  • Bill Huffhine avatar

    The Meaning Of Baptism

    Contributed by Bill Huffhine on May 27, 2004
    based on 154 ratings
     | 10,997 views

    Understanding the true meaning of Christian baptism through an examination of the Jewish ritual of proselyte baptism.

    One of the greatest joys that I have as a pastor is when an individual who is far from God visits our community of believers, begins to hear the voice of God calling them to a higher place, a fresh beginning, a new life, and that person responds to the call of God by committing their life to ...read more

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    Denomination: Free Methodist

  • Steve Shepherd avatar

    The Meaning Of Life

    Contributed by Steve Shepherd on Jun 6, 2005
    based on 168 ratings
     | 24,754 views

    Psalm 24 reveals the meaning of life or God’s plan for man.

    INTRO.- ILL.- Did you hear about one man’s quest to visit 1,000 bars in a year? Dan Freeman (retired computer consultant and Brooklynite) set out Jan. 1 to visit 1,000 bars in a single year. Barely five months later, the Don Quixote of drink is halfway to completing his boozy impossible dream. ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

  • Brian William avatar

    The Means Of Grace

    Contributed by Brian William on Nov 10, 2005
    based on 14 ratings
     | 9,130 views

    Sometimes we experience God’s love directly. But other times, we receive God’s love *through* things like prayer, reading the Bible, and Holy Communion

    [This was from a sermon series I preached based on the sermons of the founder of Methodism, John Wesley. While the illustrations and language are updated, many of the concepts and ideas, as well as the general structure and message of the sermon, are taken directly from Wesley’s sermon entitled ...read more

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    Denomination: Methodist

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    The Meaning Of Resurrection Series

    Contributed by Rick Stacy on Mar 28, 2005
    based on 15 ratings
     | 4,830 views

    5th of 5 on life after life. This was preached on Easter Sunday. Credit for the main illustration goes to Matthew Rogers. Sermon Central contributor.

    It was a windy but sunny spring day in May of 1986… Matt was a part of the team but the best runner was John Waller. John was somewhat of a living legend at that time in boys track. He was an incredibly gifted runner who had consistently placed in the top 5-10 spots in the mile run at the state ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

  • Byron Maynard avatar

    Means Of Grace

    Contributed by Byron Maynard on Apr 25, 2005
    based on 17 ratings
     | 11,337 views

    This sermon is intended to help you prepare for the Means of Grace talk on a Walk to Emmaus. I have never used this sermon in a Worship Serive. I wrote this talk using the required information in the Spiritual Directors Manual.

    *I’ve tried to give credit to the source when credit is due, but much of the information hase been in my file for some time and I cannot remember the source. If you see any information in this sermon and can identify the source, please let me know so I can give due credit. MEANS OF GRACE by Byron ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

  • R. David Reynolds avatar

    Means Of Grace Series

    Contributed by R. David Reynolds on Feb 3, 2005
    based on 14 ratings
     | 20,658 views

    This is the clergy talk I do when serving as Weekend Spiritual Director for a Women’s Walk to Emmaus. With slight modification I also use it for a Men’s Emmaus Walk, and it can be adapted into two effective sermons your local Church.

    II Corinthians 12:9 Elisa Morgan, president of MOPS (Mothers of Preschoolers) International, testifies: "I’m probably the least likely person to head a mothering organization. I grew up in a broken home. My parents were divorced when I was 5. My older sister, younger brother, and I were raised ...read more

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    Denomination: Methodist

  • Arulselvam Rayappan avatar

    The Meaning Of Suffering

    Contributed by Arulselvam Rayappan on Mar 1, 2005
    based on 18 ratings
     | 4,134 views

    We will never be tried beyond our strength.Jesus Christ our Lord shows us that suffering and death have meaning and helps us to carriy our burdens cheerfully.

    SUFFERING There is a natural revulsion to suffering in us all. No one likes pain or irritation. Our natural inclination is to avoid suffering at all costs. What a lot of weeping there is in the world! If we could gather it in one place it would fill a sea, a great ocean. We are not free from ...read more

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    Denomination: Catholic

  • Vance Elzinga avatar

    Mean Christians

    Contributed by Vance Elzinga on Aug 27, 2001
    based on 107 ratings
     | 6,359 views

    (How to deal with the reality of unredeemed behavior in the church)

    2Timothy 3 – “Mean Christians” (How to deal with the reality of unredeemed behavior in the church) Opening Here’s how things are going to be in the “last days” i.e. NOW. FACE IT I want to introduce you to some people, here… Notice first the misdirected love: (1) lovers of themselves ...read more

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    Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

  • Greg Nance avatar

    Meaning Of Membership Series

    Contributed by Greg Nance on Jul 31, 2004
    based on 39 ratings
     | 6,247 views

    The common communion of Christians includes conviction, conversion, and commitment to membership. And the benefits are out of this world.

    Acts 2:41-47 The Common Communion of Christians – A commitment to Membership A young man came to the Grand Canyon for the first time and when he got to the edge and saw it he gasped, “Wow! Something big happened here!” 150 years ago an Indian from the dessert plains made it across the Rocky ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

  • Chris Appleby avatar

    The Meaning Of Love

    Contributed by Chris Appleby on Oct 8, 2001
    based on 231 ratings
     | 11,956 views

    Jesus teaching on love is totally radical. He pushes us to practice love, rather than giving excuses, and he points out that to love is to be a neighbour to anyone we might come across who needs our care.

    You may remember the Beatles, back in the 60’s singing "All you need is Love." There’s no doubt that there was a great truth carried in those simple lyrics. If we were to look around the world today, it’s clear that a good dose of love would cure many of the world’s ills. But it’s easier said than ...read more

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    Denomination: Anglican

  • Bruce Ball avatar

    Easter Means .....

    Contributed by Bruce Ball on Apr 5, 2006
    based on 59 ratings
     | 31,064 views

    This sermons breaks down the meaning of Easter, using Palm Sunday and Passion Sunday illustrations.

    Jesus was going on up to Jerusalem. As he approached Bethpage and Bethany, near the Mount of Olives, He sent two of His disciples into the next village and told them they would find a donkey and they were to bring that donkey back to Him so He could ride it into Jerusalem. They found the donkey ...read more

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    Denomination: *other

  • J.D. Tutell avatar

    The Meaning Of Love

    Contributed by J.d. Tutell on Feb 25, 2011
    based on 6 ratings
     | 8,592 views

    A look at what love is and is not in the context of the church in Corinth.

    Today we are going to be talking about one of the most well known passages in the Bible that deals with love. 1 Corinthians 13:4-13, “Love is patient, love is kind. It does not envy, it does not boast, it is not proud. It is not rude, it is not self-seeking, it is not easily angered, it ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

  • Amor A. Dee avatar

    The Meaning Of Redemption Series

    Contributed by Amor A. Dee on Mar 11, 2011
    based on 1 rating
     | 7,731 views

    A study of the English word “Redemption” will enlighten our minds to see the cost of God’s redemption to his people trough the sacrifice of Jesus Christ.

    Amor Dee Text: Psalm 119:9 Sermon Structure: Etymological Subject: Redemption Theme: The Meaning of Redemption Introduction: Good morning… I thank the Lord for this privilege once more wherein I can share to you His word. If you have your bible with you open it with me in Psalm 111:9, it ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian Missionary Alliance