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  • Jeff Strite avatar

    Make A Choice Series

    Contributed by Jeff Strite on Sep 4, 2021
    based on 6 ratings
     | 17,336 views

    Christianity is about making a choice. Do I choose to do things God's way, or mine? Do I choose to follow His wishes, or the wishes of others who disagree with Him? The Bible repeatedly tells us: "Make a choice."

    There is the story of the “good old boy” who came down out of the mountains one day. He was all dressed up and carrying his Bible. A friend saw him and asked, “Elias, what’s going on? Where are you going all dressed up like that?” Elias said, “I’ve been hearing about New Orleans. I hear that ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

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    God's Magnificent Masterpiece (Manuscript) Series

    Contributed by Ron Freeman, Evangelist on Jul 21, 2023
    based on 2 ratings
     | 11,289 views

    To establish that the splendor and beauty of the Italian artist Leonardo da Vinci’s portrait of the “Mona Lisa”: --fails in comparison to the beauty of what God has created in all of us. This lesson describes how one is saved by grace: through faith and obedience.

    INTRODUCTION Outline. 1. Our Portrait Before Restoration 2. Our Portrait During Restoration 3. Our Portrait After Restoration Introductory Remarks. 1. In our lesson today, we will discuss: “God’s Magnificent Masterpiece.” We can never hear or read enough about God's grace and how He has made us ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

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    Sermon # 26 - Faith Coupled With Obedience Series

    Contributed by Andrew Dixon on Jun 11, 2025
    based on 1 rating
     | 420 views

    Faith and obedience must go hand in hand if we want to experience the wonderful miracles of the Lord Jesus in our lives. The widow of Zarephath, Naaman, and Abraham are great examples of how faith in God combined with obedience can yield great results.

    For our meditation we will look at Luke 4:16, “Then Jesus went to Nazareth, where he had been brought up, and on the Sabbath he went as usual to the synagogue. He stood up to read the Scriptures ..” (GNB) Jesus was returning to Nazareth, which was His home town where He had grown up, and it was a ...read more

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    Denomination: Other

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    Man, The Created Series

    Contributed by Jeff Strite on Mar 30, 2014
    based on 30 ratings
     | 50,932 views

    God said He created man in His image. But what do we do if we've damaged and warped that image? How can we ever repair and regain what was lost?

    OPEN: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=K3IRZPjdpr0 (Video “Imago Dei” on youtube.com - play it through the 1:00 minute mark then fade out) Psalm 8:3-4 asks an intriguing question: “When I consider your heavens, the work of your fingers, the moon and the stars, which you have set ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

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    What Do You Do With A Dead Jesus? Series

    Contributed by Jeff Strite on Mar 20, 2021
    based on 4 ratings
     | 7,215 views

    When Jesus died, no one expected Him to rise from the dead. But if you don't believe Jesus is coming back from the dead, what do you do with a dead Jesus?

    OPEN: Back when I was in High School, I had a poem by John Donne on a poster on my wall that looked like parchment paper. It was cool, and the words sounded impressive. The last few words of the poem read this way: “Each man's death diminishes me, for I am involved in mankind. Therefore, send ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

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    The Tears That Touched Jesus’ Heart Series

    Contributed by Jeff Strite on Apr 15, 2012
    based on 199 ratings
     | 241,422 views

    Jesus only raised 3 people (that I know of) from the dead. Why didn’t He raise everybody out of the grave? Why just people like this only son of the widow of Nain?

    OPEN: One of my favorite radio preachers is a man named Tony Evans. I remember listening to him use an illustration about standing in a cafeteria line – and he made it sound intriguing and almost exciting. What I want to share with you this morning (copying as best I can Evans’ distinctive way of ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

  • Ron Freeman, Evangelist avatar

    The Mystery Of Christ

    Contributed by Ron Freeman, Evangelist on Apr 21, 2017
    based on 8 ratings
     | 11,386 views

    To establish that the mystery of Christ revealed by God unto the apostle Paul; was, that the Gentiles should be fellow-heirs, and of the same body, and partakers of His promise in Christ by the gospel.

    INTRODUCTION Outline. 1. The Mystery Received by Revelation (Uncovering) 2. The Mystery Recorded by Recollection (Inspiration) 3. The Mystery Read for Realization (Understanding) Remarks. 1. In our lesson today we are going to be discussing a theme: “the mystery of Christ.” First, the word ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

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    The Revelation Of Christ Series

    Contributed by Ron Freeman, Evangelist on Oct 18, 2017
    based on 4 ratings
     | 7,579 views

    To establish that one work of the Holy Spirit was to make known through revelation, the “mystery of Christ to the world.” This mystery was given to the holy apostles and prophets by the Spirit.

    INTRODUCTION Outline. Revelation of Christ Remarks. 1. We will consider the Holy Spirit’s work in the revelation of the Mystery of Christ. Jesus promises in our text of discussion, that the Holy Spirit: “would guide the apostles into all truth,” John 16:13. 2. Paul would speak of this revelation ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

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    Mary And The Unusual Biblical Picture Of Motherhood

    Contributed by Fr Mund Cargill Thompson on Apr 7, 2015
    based on 5 ratings
     | 12,938 views

    Not roses, Not Teddy Bears but this ...I will buy you a round of beers if anyone can find me a Mother’s Day card with this particular image on it ....

    Mothering Sunday According to Clinton Cards 27th July is Auntie’s day; 3rd October is Grandparents day, 21st June is Father’s day; 20th February is Pet’s day and today is Mother’s Day. In fact find a relative and the card manufacturers will invent a day for it. I am sure that very soon there ...read more

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    Denomination: Anglican

  • Jeff Strite avatar

    The Hour Of The Power Of Darkness Series

    Contributed by Jeff Strite on Oct 27, 2013
    based on 25 ratings
     | 45,291 views

    Life can get dark. And that darkness can create doubt and fear in our lives. What can we do when life gets hard and there doesn't seem to be anyway out of the difficulties we face?

    OPEN: One woman told about her favorite spot at the local zoo. It was an exhibit called the House of Night. It was a place where you could see creatures of the night that would crawl and fly about, but because it held creatures of the night… it was nearly totally dark. She said that one very ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

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    The Significance Of The Lord's Supper

    Contributed by Scott Maze on Mar 7, 2022
     | 3,838 views

    Many people don’t understand this why the Lord’s Supper is important. If we really understood the Lord’s Table, the Lord’s Supper as it is called in Scripture — it would be a transforming experience in our lives.

    Today is a special day when take the Lord’s Supper together. In a just a few minutes we will take what is known as the Lord’s Supper. You should have picked up the elements on the way in. Find 1 Corinthians 11 with me. I wanted to see what God’s Word says about the instructions in taking the ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

  • Jeff Strite avatar

    Why Do You Seek The Living Among The Dead? Series

    Contributed by Jeff Strite on Mar 31, 2013
    based on 107 ratings
     | 84,088 views

    What do people visit cemeteries to find? Dead people. So, why would the angels ask "Why do you seek the living among the dead?

    OPEN: In the last century, there was a very prominent British philosopher named Bertrand Russell who had a interesting view of life and death. He wrote: “The life of man is a long march through the night, surrounded by invisible foes, tortured by weariness and pain, towards a goal that few can ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

  • Ron Freeman, Evangelist avatar

    The Art Of Preparation (Lesson 1) Series

    Contributed by Ron Freeman, Evangelist on Mar 31, 2020
    based on 5 ratings
     | 6,096 views

    To establish that preaching is an art, that this skill can be taught, learned, developed and perfected. This lesson reviews the need for the church: to identify sound, capable, and, faithful men; to be trained in the "art of preaching." This lesson stresses the art of preparation.

    INTRODUCTION Outline. 1. The Art of Preparation Remarks. 1. This is lesson one, in the sermon-series: "The Art of Preaching." This lesson will review the need for the church of Christ, to identify sound; capable, and faithful men, to be taught the "art of preaching" of the word ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

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    One Door And Only One Series

    Contributed by Jeff Strite on Mar 15, 2020
    based on 4 ratings
     | 13,799 views

    What does it mean for Jesus to be "the door?" And why should that matter to us?

    There’s a cute little children’s song about Jesus that goes this way: “One Door, and only one, and yet its sides are two, inside and outside, on which side are you? One Door, and only one, and yet its sides are two, I want the inside - on which side are you? “One Lord, and only one and yet the ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

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    You Are Called In Jesus Christ

    Contributed by Nickolas Kooi on Aug 4, 2018
    based on 1 rating
     | 6,744 views

    As Paul moves to chapters 4-6 of Ephesians, he begins his "application" part of the letter. In 4:1-16, Paul talks about what it means to be called. What that looks like for life, your church life, and your serving.

    As you know, for the last three weeks, we have been in the book of Ephesians. Paul has told us back in chapter one how we are blessed, adopted, chosen, and sealed in Jesus Christ. In chapter two, he told us about what we were like before Christ came, aliens and strangers to grace! Last week, we ...read more

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    Denomination: Lutheran