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  • Scott Jensen avatar

    Baptism: What Does It Mean?

    Contributed by Scott Jensen on Jan 15, 2009
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     | 3,985 views

    This is 1 of 2 sermons that share some common elements. This one focuses on the Greek behind the word “baptizo” and some of the historical, literature references

    Introduction Baptism has become a part of every believer’s life. At some point, we make the plunge, are cleansed from our sins, and take on the name as Christians. But, Christians, as a whole, can not agree on the proper way to baptize and the effect that bestows on us. Tonight, I’d like you to ...read more

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    Denomination: Lutheran

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    Forgive - Means Letting Go

    Contributed by Don Schultz on Jan 21, 2013
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     | 6,519 views

    What does it mean to forgive? Learn by seeing how God forgives us.

    Genesis 45 Friday FORGIVE Revised This past week we have been looking at the topic of forgiveness. I'd like to read to you one more time that section from Genesis chapter 45, where Joseph has that amazing moment of forgiving his brothers. Could you do what Joseph did? Listen again to this ...read more

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    Denomination: Lutheran

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    What Does It Mean To Be A Christian? PRO Sermon

    Contributed by Sermon Research Assistant on Sep 25, 2023
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     | 662 views

    Encourage believers to embrace humility and follow Jesus' example of selflessness and obedience, leading to transformed lives and relationships that glorify God.

    Good morning, church family! Today, we're diving into a passage of Scripture that has the potential to transform our lives, our relationships, and our witness to the world. It's a passage that reminds us of the incredible example of our Lord and Savior Jesus Christ, challenges us to embrace an ...read more

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    In The Mean Time Part 1 Series

    Contributed by Rodney V Johnson on Aug 23, 2008
     | 7,557 views

    Part one focuses on what we do as we prepare to go through difficult situations.

    In The Mean Time Part 1 Scripture: Matthew 6:25-34; Mark 4:35-40; 16:17-18; 1 John 3:21-22; James 1:6-7 Introduction It has been said that we are either getting ready to go through something; are already in the midst of going through something; or we have just came through something. ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

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    The True Meaning Of A Lenten Sacrifice

    Contributed by Ryan Ferwerda on Mar 9, 2019
     | 6,957 views

    Most people attempt to give something up for Lent. But is what we give up for Lent beneficial to us or to God?

    This past Wednesday, the collective whole of the Christendom observed Ash Wednesday. A day in the church year when we are reminded of our mortality, but more importantly, reminded of our reliance on God, both for life in this world and for life in the next. This day is the mark of the beginning of ...read more

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    Denomination: Lutheran

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    Discipleship Means Total Commitment Series

    Contributed by T.j. Conwell on Jun 24, 2013
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     | 6,138 views

    Many know the story of Saul’s conversion – but many miss the meaning of it and how it applies to Christians today. (Acts 9:1-19)

    Discipleship Means Total Commitment Acts 9:1-19 Introduction - Not all of us have everything together – especially in the church -- When it comes to dwelling together we often rub each other the wrong way -- Saul’s conversion gives a unique backstage look into our own ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

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    A Valley Means A Wrong Turn Series

    Contributed by Jim Kilson on Apr 23, 2014
     | 6,140 views

    Part 9 of 10 in a series dedicated to debunking commonly held myths that we think are in the Bible but really aren't, myths that can and often do have devastating effects on our faith.

    INTRODUCTION: To begin I’m going to share a little bit of “my story,” and it’s not a part that I look back on with any amount of fondness. My first ministry experience could be defined by a single word – “Miserable” I’ll spare the details, but suffice ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian Church

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    What The Resurrection Means To You

    Contributed by Guy Glass on May 21, 2024
     | 287 views

    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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    Understanding The True Meaning Of Christmas SermonCentral

    Contributed by SermonCentral on Sep 9, 2023
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     | 530 views

    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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    # 2 ~ The Meaning Of ~ One & Two ~ Series

    Contributed by William D. Brown on Oct 8, 2011
     | 4,634 views

    As we get into these number meanings in the Bible, I am confident that our faith will increase as we realize that the only way this could be possible is that it certainly comes from God as any man or group of men could never have put these great truths of

    # 2 ~ ONE & TWO ~ THE MEANING OF BIBLE NUMBERS ~ 10-8-11 We mentioned last time a few things to do with the number “one” so today I’ll point out some other things to do with this number “one” and then we’ll move on. This number (1) is used 2371times throughout the Word of God. ONE is ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    The End Does Not Justify The Means Series

    Contributed by Victor Yap on Nov 8, 2003
    based on 19 ratings
     | 11,297 views

    Jacob: Wrestling with God and Man, Pt. 2

    THE END DOES NOT JUSTIFY THE MEANS (GEN 27:1-46) //The new science of siblings Time July 10, 2006 Katherine Conger of the University of California, Davis, “devised a study to test how widespread favoritism is. She assembled a group of 34 adolescent sibling pairs and their parents, visiting them ...read more

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    Denomination: Independent/Bible

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    End Does Not Justify The Means

    Contributed by Victor Yap on Jun 28, 2008
    based on 4 ratings
     | 4,863 views

    Jacob, Pt. 2

    THE END DOES NOT JUSTIFY THE MEANS (GENESIS 27:1-46) In Italy, a man went to a priest and confessed. “Forgive me, Father,” he said, sobbing. “During World War II, I hid a refugee in my attic.” “Well,” the priest replied, “That’s not a sin.” “But,” the man admitted, “I made him pay rent.” “That ...read more

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    Denomination: Independent/Bible

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    (Another) True Meaning Of Christmas

    Contributed by Charles Tucker on Dec 16, 2003
    based on 97 ratings
     | 8,785 views

    While we think of the cute and cuddly baby in the manger and the promise of "peace on earth," John tells a different version of the birth of Jesus... and another true meaning of Christmas

    I decided to start today with “The Top Ten Reasons We Should Keep Christmas.” With all the hustle and bustle, I thought we needed to be reminded why Christmas is a good idea. Without Christmas… • The candied fruit market would completely collapse! • Our boring, uneventful lives would have no ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

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    The More The Word The Less The Meaning.

    Contributed by Bola Folakemi Praise on May 18, 2020
     | 1,887 views

    Believers are created to emulate Jesus; we are to be like him in all our ways, that is why we are being called Christians; that is, we are Christ like.

    When we put bits into the mouths of horses to make them obey us, we can turn the whole animal. 4 Or take ships as an example. Although they are so large and are driven by strong winds, they are steered by a very small rudder wherever the pilot wants to go. 5 Likewise, the tongue is a small part ...read more

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    Denomination: Pentecostal

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    Repentance? What Does That Mean?

    Contributed by Ronnie Miller on Jul 18, 2013
     | 4,145 views

    Amos was not a professional preacher; in fact he was a shepherd and fig tree farmer. He lived in a small town called Tekoa, which was located about 11 miles from the city of Jerusalem. But God called Amos to be a prophet and gave him a very important mess

    Repentance? What does that mean? Amos 5:18 Woe unto you that desire the day of the LORD! to what end is it for you? the day of the LORD is darkness, and not light. 19 As if a man did flee from a lion, and a bear met him; or went into the house, and leaned his hand on the wall, and a serpent bit ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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