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  • Justin Steckbauer avatar

    Jesus Christ Drives The Money-Changers From The Temple Series

    Contributed by Justin Steckbauer on Sep 25, 2023
     | 1,455 views

    Messiah Jesus clears the temple of the money changers. This is symbolic of the fact that Jesus would make the way of the gentiles to come into God’s kingdom as well.

    "While Josh McDowell was attending seminary in California, his father went Home to be with the Lord. His mother had died years earlier, but Josh was not sure of her salvation. He became depressed, thinking that she might be lost. Was she a Christian or not? The thought obsessed him. ...read more

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    Denomination: Salvation Army

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    Step Into The New Season Series

    Contributed by Senior Pastor Ndayiragije-Misigaro Joel on Oct 24, 2023
     | 4,046 views

    In the Bible, seasons hold significant symbolism and represent different spiritual phases. They reflect the cyclical nature of life and the divine order in which everything operates.

    STEP INTO THE NEW SEASON. Part 2 Written by Senior Pastor Ndayiragije Misigaro Joel. October 18, 2023 Step into the new season, a time of change and transformation. In the Bible, seasons hold significant symbolism and represent different spiritual phases. They reflect the cyclical nature of life ...read more

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    Denomination: Pentecostal

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    Blood Is Thicker Than Water PRO Sermon

    Contributed by Sermon Research Assistant on Sep 27, 2023
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     | 1,223 views

    Explore the significance of blood in the Bible, symbolizing life, sacrifice, and unbreakable bonds, and the power of the blood of Jesus Christ in cleansing us from all sin.

    Good morning, church family! I'm so glad to see all y'all here today, ready to delve into God's Word. Today, we're going to be talking about something that's both deeply human and profoundly divine; something that's at the core of our faith and our relationships. We're talking about the power of ...read more

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    I Will Raise It Up PRO Sermon

    Contributed by Sermon Research Assistant on Feb 24, 2024
    based on 3 ratings
     | 1,297 views

    This sermon explores Jesus' righteous anger against sin, His symbolic representation of resurrection, and His prophetic revelation of His own death and resurrection.

    Good morning, beloved church family. I trust that this day finds you wrapped in the warmth of God's love, standing on the solid ground of His promises, and filled with the joy that comes from knowing Him. We are here, gathered in His name, ready to engage with His word, and eager to see the ...read more

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    3 - Gold, Frankincense, And Myrrh

    Contributed by Sterling Franklin on Jan 22, 2002
    based on 69 ratings
     | 18,295 views

    The Gifts the Wise Men brought were a symbol of Jesus’ Life - He would be our King, High Priest, and would die for the payment of our sins.

    Herod was king of Jerusalem when Jesus was born in Bethlehem (means “House of Bread.”) Bethlehem, also known as Ephrath, was about 5 miles south of Jerusalem, and when wise men came to Herod asking where the REAL King of the Jews was, Herod got pretty jealous and tense, not to mention angry. ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

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    'after Christmas' Gifts

    Contributed by Jerry Shirley on Dec 8, 2005
    based on 104 ratings
     | 14,409 views

    The Wise Men and the symbolic significance of their gifts, and how they should change us all this Christmas! Link included to formatted text, handout, and PowerPoint Presentation.

    ‘After Christmas’ Gifts Matthew 2:1-11 PowerPoint for this and all our sermons available at http://gbcdecatur.org/sermons.html 2 common misconceptions about the wise men that we have come to believe by tradition: -Nowhere does the Bible say there were 3 wise men. Every picture I could find had ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Narnia: Feeling The Icy Brip Of Evil Series

    Contributed by Glenn Teal on Dec 10, 2005
    based on 13 ratings
     | 2,616 views

    Today we look at how C.S. Lewis used the symbols of evil -- Turkish Delight and the White Witch to remind us that evil is indeed real...

    Feeling the Icy Grip of Evil CrossRoads Community Church Glenn H. Teal, Lead Pastor Sunday December 11, 2005 Why would anyone write a classic children’s fantasy tale and set the story in a lovely place called Narnia but then go and spoil it all by making it always winter there and never ...read more

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    Denomination: Free Methodist

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    God Divides The Sea Series

    Contributed by Jeff Simms on Nov 7, 2004
    based on 17 ratings
     | 4,311 views

    To examine how God protected his people and defeated the enemy and How the Exodus is symbolic of our being freed from sin to a new life in Christ

    Goddividesthesea SBC Philippi 11/07/04 pm God Divides The Sea Exodus 14:5-28 Primary Purpose: To examine how God protected his people and defeated the enemy Secondary purpose: How the Exodus is symbolic of our being freed from sin to a new life in Christ We come now to one of the most ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    The Rainbow

    Contributed by Steven Cook on Mar 29, 2003
    based on 45 ratings
     | 16,699 views

    The "rainbow" is God’s symbol of peace to mankind. In this sermon, the rainbow is shown to sometimes appear AFTER a storm, sometimes DURING a storm, and sometimes BEFORE a storm.

    “The Rainbow” Genesis 9:9-14 I. The Rainbow Appeared to Noah AFTER the Storm (Gen. 9:9-14) A. Read Genesis 9:9-14 B. The Life of Noah –  Noah found grace in the eyes of the Lord (Gen. 6:8)  God commanded Noah to build an ark for the saving of his house  Noah obeyed God ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Understand Jesus' Life Of Humble Service! Series

    Contributed by Chad Wright on Mar 30, 2004
    based on 54 ratings
     | 9,418 views

    The second in a series on Lenten symbols, this sermon focuses on Jesus’ humble life of service first as our Substitute and secondly to be an example to his followers of humble service.

    3 Jesus knew that the Father had put all things under his power, and that he had come from God and was returning to God; 4 so he got up from the meal, took off his outer clothing, and wrapped a towel around his waist. 5 After that, he poured water into a basin and began to wash his disciples’ feet, ...read more

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    Denomination: Lutheran

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    Jesus And The Chief: Courage Series

    Contributed by R. David Reynolds on Apr 16, 2007
    based on 24 ratings
     | 4,042 views

    For over 80 years Chief Illiniwek, symbol of the University of Illinois, represented Christian attributes; this is the first of six sermons that examine those attributes based on the Scriptures.

    Jesus and the Chief: Courage --Mark 6:45-52 This has been a newsworthy week. On Tuesday, April 10th, it was finally announced that Larry Birkhead is the biological father of Anna Nichole Smith’s baby daughter Dannielynn. Radio-Television shock jock Don Imus’ program “Imus in the Morning” was ...read more

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    Denomination: Methodist

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    Sunshine Christians

    Contributed by Rodney Fry on Nov 7, 2016
    based on 1 rating
     | 4,105 views

    The symbol used here to set forth the greatness and power of the Christian life, is the sun. No created object displays more strikingly the amazing power and goodness of God.

    Sermon Sunshine Christians Judges 5:31 The symbol used here to set forth the greatness and power of the Christian life, is the sun. No created object displays more strikingly the amazing power and goodness of God. Warmth The sun is on fire from center to circumference What that inner fire is ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    The Place Of God's Presence: The Holy Of Holies Series

    Contributed by Ron Tuit on Nov 9, 2016
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     | 19,391 views

    The Holy of Holies was the place where God's Presence dwelt in the Tabernacle. The symbolism of this Most Holy Place represented the character of God and the only way to approach Him.

    “The Place of God’s Presence: The Holy of Holies” Hebrews 9:1-14: Then indeed, even the first covenant had ordinances of divine service and the earthly sanctuary. 2 For a tabernacle was prepared: the first part, in which was the lampstand, the table, and the showbread, which is ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    The Lord's Supper, A Long Story Series

    Contributed by Perry Greene on Mar 29, 2016
     | 5,074 views

    The Lord's Supper was not born in isolation. It is the symbolic demonstration of God's redemptive plan through the ages. This lesson touches God's work through Abram, Moses, and Jesus.

    1. Gilligan's Isolation There were very few of these episodes that you could consider emotionally touching. But I do remember one. Gilligan had gotten his feelings hurt and decided to move away to the other side of the Island to live alone in a cave. Immediately, this became a miserable existence ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

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    "Stephen: A Heart Of Commitment"

    Contributed by David Henderson on Nov 24, 2013
    based on 2 ratings
     | 9,256 views

    It is always right to do the right thing, even if it is difficult. Jesus never said the Christian life would be easy. Remember, the symbol of the Christian life is a cross.

    HEARTBEATS “Stephen: A heart of Commitment” Acts 6:8-15 and 8:54-60 One of the things that are clear as you look at the gospels is that popularity can be costly. Most of us if we would admit it, certainly desire to have it. But we sometimes don’t realize what it can cost us. ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist