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  • DAWN DURYEA avatar

    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

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    Denomination: United Methodist

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    Hosanna! What Does This Mean?

    Contributed by Joel Pankow on Mar 20, 2024
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    An explanation of the prayer "Hosanna" and why the Jews sang it, and why we sing it.

    March 24, 2024 Mark 11:1-10 As they approached Jerusalem and came to Bethphage and Bethany at the Mount of Olives, Jesus sent two of his disciples, 2 saying to them, "Go to the village ahead of you, and just as you enter it, you will find a colt tied there, which no one has ever ridden. ...read more

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    Denomination: Lutheran

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    "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

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    Denomination: Episcopal

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    What Easter Means To Me

    Contributed by Gerald Manning on Apr 4, 2012
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    "What Easter Means to Me" is a short from the heart sharing that covers six points: Excitement, anticipation, Surprise, Theology, Expectation, and Renewal.

    WHAT EASTER MEANS TO ME 4-4-12 Bluefield VA UMC Lenten Service 1. Easter means EXCITEMENT about an EMPTY TOMB! I don't know about how it was for you, but when I was a very young fellow, Easter was a very important holiday. Now, I didn't know about the crucifixion, or the resurrection. ...read more

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    Denomination: Nazarene

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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

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Finding Meaning In A Meaningless Life"

    Contributed by Andy Grossman on May 15, 2013
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    Discovering how the woman at the well found meaning in life.

    “Finding Meaning in a Meaningless Life” May 19, 2013 John 4:2-26 The Pharisees heard that Jesus was winning and baptizing more disciples than John. 2 But in fact Jesus was not baptizing. His disciples were. 3 When the Lord found out about all this, he left Judea. He went back to ...read more

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    Denomination: Holiness

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    Things That Are True And What They Mean Series

    Contributed by Monty Newton on Oct 23, 2017
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    The church exists for the glory of God and the good of others.

    Title: Things That Are True and What They Mean Text: I Thessalonians 1:1-10 Introduction This week I read that the police department of Bothell, WA has requested that residents stop dialing 911 to report they can’t log onto Facebook which reminded me of a phrase popularized a few years ago by a ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

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    New Meaning To An Old Meal

    Contributed by Alvan Lewis on Oct 28, 2019
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    A look at Holy Communion from its Jewish Roots

    When Jesus was a little boy he had a very special festive dinner every year in the spring. It was called Passover. In a Jewish home the Passover was the High Holiday of the year. It was the time the whole Nation remembered the time when God supernaturally brought the Children of Israel out of ...read more

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    Denomination: Anglican

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    What Does It Mean To Be Perfect?

    Contributed by Austin Lamos on Oct 31, 2019
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    Message on Matthew 5:43-48. What does it mean to love our enemies? What does it mean to be "perfect" as our heavenly Father is perfect?

    Matthew 5:43-48 (NIV) Love for Enemies 43 “You have heard that it was said, ‘Love your neighbor[i] and hate your enemy.’ 44 But I tell you, love your enemies and pray for those who persecute you, 45 that you may be children of your Father in heaven. He causes his sun to rise on the evil and the ...read more

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    Denomination: Nazarene

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    What Does It Mean To Be Successful? Series

    Contributed by Jonathan Spurlock on Dec 25, 2019
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    The dictionary has definitions of success and successful. Being successful in this life is no guarantee one will be successful in the next life!

    Preface: The dictionary has a few definitions of success, mostly with the idea of accomplishing something or acquiring something (you either do something or get something you want to do). Jesus has been engaged in teaching and conversation with others (see chapter 11 and 12:1-12) but some of the ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    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

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    Denomination: Independent/Bible

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    Understanding The True Meaning Of Christmas SermonCentral

    Contributed by SermonCentral on Sep 9, 2023
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    What is the significance of the Purpose of the Birth of Jesus. People today forget what the true reason is, especially around Christmas. They forget why Christ was born and some do not see it as significant. But the birth of Jesus was very significant.

    Today is my last sermon for the year, and I want to take this opportunity to reflect on the significance of the birth of Jesus. Many people today seem to forget the true reason for Christmas and get caught up in the materialistic aspects of the holiday. But we must remember that the birth of Jesus ...read more

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    Celebrating The True Meaning Of Christmas SermonCentral

    Contributed by SermonCentral on Sep 8, 2023
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    It’s considered impolite to attend a party without bringing a gift for the host or honoree. We should feel honored to receive an invitation to attend. Therefore, it’s extremely important that we bring the right gifts to the honoree.

    Today, we gather to discuss the significance of "The Ultimate Birthday Celebration." It is a time-honored tradition for people around the world, both believers and non-believers, to celebrate on December 25th. While the exact date of Jesus Christ's birth is not mentioned in the Bible, we celebrate ...read more

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    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

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    The Meaning Of Jesus' Resurrection Series

    Contributed by William Baeta on Feb 12, 2025
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    “If in Christ we have hope in this life only, we are of all people most to be pitied. But in fact Christ has been raised from the dead, the first fruits of those who have fallen asleep.” (1 Corinthians 15:19-20 ESV)

    The resurrection of Jesus Christ is central to the Christian faith and without the resurrection there can be no Christianity. It is significant because when Jesus rose from the dead, He proved that He was exactly who He claimed to be, the Son of God, and had accomplished what He came to ...read more

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    Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed