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  • Michael Hollinger avatar

    For Christ's Sake Series

    Contributed by Michael Hollinger on May 30, 2006
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     | 3,352 views

    Symbols are very important - In light of the overwhelming power of Christ, it is unwise to take him lightly…

    Tomorrow morning, of course, is Memorial Day. Memorial Day is that sacred day which Congress set us aside to remind us that your local car dealership has deep discounts on new and used vehicles. Oh wait, that’s not right. That’s the day we set aside to tell us that summer is starting and the pool ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    The Cross

    Contributed by David Butcher on Oct 21, 2006
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     | 9,554 views

    The importance of the cross in the life of the believer TODAY. Especially in the light of opposition in the UK to this Christian symbol

    Galatians 6:11-18 NLT 11 Notice what large letters I use as I write these closing words in my own handwriting. 12 Those who are trying to force you to be circumcised are doing it for just one reason. They don’t want to be persecuted for teaching that the cross of Christ alone can save. 13 And even ...read more

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    Denomination: Pentecostal

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    The Annointing At Bethany Series

    Contributed by Robert Higgins on Aug 23, 2006
    based on 15 ratings
     | 8,137 views

    What happened at Bethany when Jesus was annointed by Mary? What symbolisms were at work?

    The Annointing at Bethany Jesus Cleanses the Temple and spends some time there teaching. It is clear that he spent at least that Monday and Tuesday teaching in the Temple. While in the temple, Jesus gives a number of teachings (found most clearly in Matthew’s gospel). These include the Parable ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    The Yeast Series

    Contributed by Charles Salmon on Mar 3, 2005
    based on 26 ratings
     | 8,114 views

    Evil, symbolized by yeast, permeates our lives and our Churches: an unpopular interpretation of the parable.

    The Yeast Matthew 13:33 INTRO.: As a child, I watched my mother bake bread. She would mix the dough and the yeast and let it sit in a large basin until it rose. Then she would knead it some more and divide it into smaller pans for baking. My brother and I would come around often to see if it had ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

  • Jeremy McCombs avatar

    Greater Glory Series

    Contributed by Jeremy Mccombs on Aug 17, 2001
    based on 54 ratings
     | 11,672 views

    Part five of the Symbols of the Covenants. The New covenant experience, from lesser to greater glory.

    Symbols of the Covenants V: Greater Glory I. Review of past topics, Hagar and Sarai, Earthly and Heavenly Sanctuaries (Law on the Stones vs. Law in the Heart). The Tutor: the law added because of transgression to bring us back into a relationship where God can work with us. Finally Children, ...read more

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    Denomination: Seventh-Day Adventist

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    Baptism

    Contributed by Mark Holdcroft on Jun 28, 2003
    based on 61 ratings
     | 21,497 views

    This is a short gospel message preached at a baptisimal service, using the account of Noah as symbol of baptism.

    Baptism There are many misconceptions about God, many people just thinking that He is just an old man on a cloud. People can see Him as a person to cry out to only when desperate, to use as a swear word when angry or upset, and as somebody to blame when things go wrong. Many have a much clearer ...read more

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    Denomination: Pentecostal

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    The Best Gift Series

    Contributed by William Huegel on Dec 30, 2005
    based on 4 ratings
     | 4,657 views

    Christmas is a time of gift giving. Our giving is symbolic of the best gift - the gift of a Savior.

    Christmas Eve Service “The Best Gift” Romans 6:23 Dec. 24, 2005 Rev. Wm. A. Huegel Wallingford FBC “For the wages of sin is death, but the gift of God is eternal life in Christ Jesus our Lord.” Romans 6:23 He came to that which was his own, but his own did not receive Him. Yet to all who received ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Congregational Candlelight Service

    Contributed by Jeffrey Hall on Dec 28, 2006
    based on 11 ratings
     | 10,099 views

    Congregational candlelight service. Excellent symbolism. May be used for Christmas, Good Friday or Easter

    –Candlelight Service– Supplies – 3 place Candelabra (2 white, 1 red cnadle) 1 White Pastor’s Candle 2 Red Usher Candles Congregational Candles Drip Protectors -Pass out candles (no one under 6yrs) John 8:12 Then Jesus spoke to them again, saying, "I am the light of the world. He who follows Me ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

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    Remember The Rainbow Series

    Contributed by Kevin Burden on Jul 28, 2008
    based on 24 ratings
     | 16,703 views

    AFTER THE FLOOD, God put a Rainbow in the sky as a symbol of His eternal covenant with mankind.

    Genesis 9:8-17 “And God spake unto Noah, and to his sons with him, saying, 9 And I, behold, I establish my covenant with you, and with your seed after you; 10 And with every living creature that is with you, of the fowl, of the cattle, and of every beast of the earth with you; from all that go out ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Power Of The Cross

    Contributed by Dr. Madana Kumar, Phd on Mar 27, 2015
     | 11,963 views

    How did the cross become a symbol of love and hope from a tool for excruciating death?

    Power of the Cross We are in the Lent season. Since we are not in the mainline, or traditional congregation, this fact might be overlooked and forgotten by many of us. Parishioners in the mainline churches take Lent very seriously. I was reminded about this when I opened the news paper last ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

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    The 12 Days Of Christmas Series

    Contributed by Todd Leupold on Dec 20, 2008
    based on 4 ratings
     | 6,628 views

    A fun look and Scriptural examination of the doctrines and teachings reportedly behind the symbols of the popular song.

    “THE 12 DAYS OF CHRISTMAS” Christmas Caroling In The Word – Message 3 Rev. Todd G. Leupold, Perth Bible Church, 12/14/2008 AM INTRODUCTION: The Twelve Politically-Correct Days of Christmas On the 12th day of the Euro-centric-intolerant-fundamentalist-imposed midwinter festival, my current true ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

  • James Jackson avatar

    The Donkey And The Palms Series

    Contributed by James Jackson on Apr 9, 2022
     | 6,073 views

    This sermon takes a deep dive into the meaning of two of the symbols we associate with Palm Sunday.

    [Note: I am grateful for the Come Alive sermon series from Sermon Central. It was the starting point for this series.] Good morning! Welcome to worship on Palm Sunday! This is the beginning of Holy Week—the most significant week on the Christian calendar. For thousands of years, Christians have ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

  • Grant Adams avatar

    The Marks Of The Lord

    Contributed by Grant Adams on Feb 8, 2022
     | 1,635 views

    This is a day of symbols or day of signs. We want people to know where we stand.

    Paul had a sign, a symbol and every where he went people knew to whom he belonged, and they knew where he stood. Verse 17, “I bear in my boy the marks” or the stigmata, that mark of the Lord. The Greek word stigmata has reference to a custom back in those days. A very cruel custom of branding a ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    The Altar (Part 1) Series

    Contributed by Joshua Blackmon on Jan 9, 2023
     | 1,725 views

    This sermon introduces the Tabernacle and the altar. It points to the reality that the Tabernacle was symbolic of the finished work of Calvary.

    The True Tabernacle (The Altar: Part 1) TEXT: Hebrews 13:9-16 (NKJV) "We have an altar from which those who serve the tabernacle have no right to eat. 11 For the bodies of those animals, whose blood is brought into the sanctuary by the high priest for sin, are burned outside the camp. 12 ...read more

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    Denomination: Pentecostal

  • Wayne Lawson avatar

    Shadows

    Contributed by Wayne Lawson on Dec 4, 2009
    based on 36 ratings
     | 21,370 views

    Symbolically, a person’s shadow is the symbol of their influence. The shadow of a man is often larger and more far reaching than the man himself. The most potent form of influence is not only silent but also for the most part, unaware -- Just as we are

    Dr. Wayne A. Lawson Antioch Institutional Baptist Church Oklahoma City, OK 73117 RevWLawson@aol.com Preached Sunday, November 15, 2009 TITLE: SHADOWS SCRIPTURE: ACTS 5:15 Simon Peter is one of the most interesting men in religious history. More conspicuously than any other, he illustrates ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist