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  • Rick Pendleton avatar

    What Does It Mean To Be Called A Christian

    Contributed by Rick Pendleton on Feb 2, 2004
    based on 44 ratings
     | 6,635 views

    What did it mean when the first believers were called Christians? What does it mean today?

    What Does It Mean To Be Called a Christian? Acts 11:19-26 If I were to ask you the question “What Does It Mean To Be Called a Christian?”, there would be many varied answers... even in this place, even among Christians. Today, I want to answer that question for then, in Paul’s day, and now, in ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

  • Brad Crocker avatar

    The Twist: What Does The Resurrection Mean? Series

    Contributed by Brad Crocker on Mar 2, 2004
    based on 86 ratings
     | 7,628 views

    Jesus’ resurrection means that we can live with Him now and forever. Third of four in the series "Dying was His Reason for Living."

    Dying Was His Reason for Living The Twist: What Does the Resurrection Mean? Brad Crocker Landmark Christian Church, Chippewa Falls, WI 3/2/2004 In April of the year 2000, there was a car crash in Japan. Sadly, a man died in the accident. When the police came to examine the body, witnesses at the ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

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    What Does Father Mean To You? Series

    Contributed by Dale Pilgrim on Jun 17, 2006
    based on 4 ratings
     | 4,031 views

    Father conjures up wonderful memories for many and dreadful realities for others. Let’s get to the heart of Fatherhood God style!

    Intro Play DVD - Fatherhood (MediaShout.com) •Wishing everyone a Happy Father’s Day is risky and sometimes out of place it seems – images of Father conjure up different images drawing different reactions by various people. •Before this message is finished I am hoping everyone here will leave ...read more

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    Denomination: Salvation Army

  • Jake Kircher avatar

    What Does It Really Mean To Serve Series

    Contributed by Jake Kircher on Jul 18, 2006
    based on 5 ratings
     | 12,027 views

    Jesus gave everything, we too should choose to give and serve one another in love.

    Tonight I want to start out by having a little brain storming session. I have a blank card for each of you that I want to pick one of the sides and write the word “serve” at the top. Now, I want us to take a minute or two and just write down all the things that come to your mind when you hear this ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

  • Rodney Buchanan avatar

    What Does It Mean To Be The Family Of God?

    Contributed by Rodney Buchanan on Aug 13, 2006
    based on 44 ratings
     | 11,987 views

    What does it mean to be the family of God? What does it look like for us to live in community? 1. A commitment to the hard work of relationships. 2. Having compassion, kindness, humility, gentleness and patience. 3. Risk

    Max Lucado, in his book In the Grip of Grace tells the story of the family of God in the form of a parable. He writes, “God has enlisted us in his navy and placed us on his ship. The boat has one purpose — to carry us safely to the other shore. This is no cruise ship. . . . We aren’t called to ...read more

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    Denomination: Methodist

  • Tim Patrick avatar

    What Do You Mean, Saved?

    Contributed by Tim Patrick on Aug 29, 2006
    based on 8 ratings
     | 3,840 views

    This sermon examines the word "saved" and defines the Biblical meaning of it.

    Some years ago I was visiting a man who caused me to rethink the wording I use in addressing unbelievers. I asked the man a question, "Are you saved?" Like most believers, I assumed the man knew what I meant by the word saved. After all, the word "saved" appears in the Bible. He put into clear ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Discover What It Really Means To Be Saved

    Contributed by Timm Meyer on Apr 3, 2008
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     | 2,304 views

    Palm Sunday (B) - Discover what it really means to be saved. God is working in you so that believers may try to shine like lights.

    DISCOVER WHAT IT REALLY MEANS TO BE SAVED (Outline) March 16, 2008 – PALM SUNDAY (Lent 6) - Philippians 2:12-18 INTRO: Different events in the life of Jesus command our attention. Even those outside of the church take note of different events in Jesus’ life. Jesus’ birth, Christmas, is ...read more

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    Denomination: Lutheran

  • Jim Kane avatar

    What Does It Mean To Be A Jesus Follower?

    Contributed by Jim Kane on Sep 27, 2008
     | 2,278 views

    The Fifth Sermon in the 2008 Summer Sermon Series God is.

    (The sermon began with the Reader’s Theater piece ‘Who, Me?’ published by Carson-Dellosa Christian Publishing.) This morning I begin with a visual and active illustration of the challenge of following someone. I need two volunteers… thank you ____________ and ___________! Now, _______________, ...read more

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    Denomination: Church Of God

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    What Does It Mean To Follow Jesus

    Contributed by Scott Berry on Aug 14, 2009
    based on 4 ratings
     | 6,310 views

    Following Christ is more than just warm fuzzys in worship it’s about taking up your cross and being obedient to him as Lord

    What does it mean to follow Jesus. How do you define what it means to be a Christian? What is possibly the most common definition of what it means to be Christian? ‘I have a relationship with Jesus’ What does that even mean – I get it, he listens to you and you listen to him He makes you feel ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

  • Anthony Zibolski avatar

    What Does The Cross Mean To You?

    Contributed by Anthony Zibolski on Apr 16, 2009
    based on 12 ratings
     | 20,387 views

    This message was given to a four church community service on Good Friday.

    What does the cross mean to you? Luke 23:32-43 Disclaimer: This sermon came from ideas from Sermon Central and my own private study of the Word. Introduction- Walk quickly through the holy week events. What is the most common religious ...read more

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    Denomination: Nazarene

  • Richard Schwedes avatar

    What Does It Mean To Follow Jesus?

    Contributed by Richard Schwedes on Dec 27, 2007
    based on 34 ratings
     | 17,819 views

    This sermon looks at how following Jesus is a life long committment of listening to Jesus and reflecting HIS light.

    Imagine being like those fishermen. Sitting at work, in a place that is familiar to you a place you are comfortable with, even if things were occasionally a bit difficult, then all of a sudden some character comes up to you and says "Hey come, follow me, and I will make you fishers of ...read more

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    Denomination: Lutheran

  • Cesar Delgado avatar

    What Does It Mean To Live For Christ? Series

    Contributed by Cesar Delgado on Sep 25, 2007
    based on 9 ratings
     | 7,117 views

    Jesus turn to the crowd and laid to them exactly of what is the cost of being a disciple. What does it mean to live for Him.

    What Does It Mean To Live For Christ? Luke 14:25-35 August 19, 2007 Sermon Series: Following Christ Scripture Reading: Bro.Emmanuel Nacido Introduction: A. The Ill-fated Sir John Franklin Arctic Expedition 1. Many writers describes the ill-fated Franklin’s expedition which ignores the harsh ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

  • Jason Cole avatar

    What Does It Mean To Have Freedom? Series

    Contributed by Jason Cole on Mar 12, 2007
    based on 96 ratings
     | 29,349 views

    We throw around many words and cliches in the church. One of those is that we are free in Christ, but what does that freedom mean? Many assume it means a freedom to do more things, but that is not what freedom in Christ is all about.

    “What Does It Mean to Have Freedom?” Introduction: Martin Luther King, Jr. in his famous “I Have a Dream” speech said some beautiful words that he quoted from an old Negro spiritual, “free at last, free at last, thank God Almighty we’re free at last…” Patrick Henry famously said in a speech to the ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

  • Marilyn Murphree avatar

    What Being A Parent Sometimes Means

    Contributed by Marilyn Murphree on Mar 21, 2007
    based on 14 ratings
     | 11,848 views

    Mothers have to often make difficult decisions. With God’s help they can do it wisely.

    Mother’s Day Sermon “What Being a Parent Sometimes Means” Exodus 2:1-11 INTRODUCTION: “The Lord gives good many things twice over; but he don’t give ye a mother but once” says Tom in Harriet Beecher Stowe’s Uncle Tom’s Cabin. Today is the day set aside each year to pay tribute to Mothers, ...read more

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    Denomination: Methodist

  • Bruce Rzengota avatar

    Charlie Brown: What Christmas Means Series

    Contributed by Bruce Rzengota on Mar 29, 2007
    based on 1 rating
     | 16,621 views

    What Christmas Means from Charlie Brown

    Charlie Brown-- What Christmas Means The first of nearly 50 Peanuts television movies, A Charlie Brown Christmas is the longest-running cartoon special in history, airing every year since its debut in 1965. Whimsical, melancholy, and ultimately full of wonder, it is a holiday favorite for ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian Missionary Alliance