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  • Jeff Strite avatar

    Do You Know Who You Are? Series

    Contributed by Jeff Strite on May 14, 2020
    based on 5 ratings
     | 11,777 views

    Who are you? Whose name do you bear? And what difference does that make to your life?

    OPEN: There was a famous singer back in the 70’s named Jim Croce. He wrote songs like “Time in a bottle,” “Don’t mess around with Jim”, and others. One of the last songs he wrote began with these words… “Like the pine trees linin' the windin' road, I've got a name, I've got a ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

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    The War To End All Wars Series

    Contributed by Jeff Strite on Oct 16, 2016
    based on 15 ratings
     | 15,736 views

    Revelation is about a war to end all wars. But what is this about Armageddon and what does it mean to us?

    OPEN: Years ago I received a flyer for a Revival to be held in Richmond, Indiana. The “Revivalist” was going to tell us about 2nd coming of Christ. His topics would include the “rapture”, the rebuilding of the Temple, and the battle to end all battles – Armageddon. ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

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    Understanding Spiritual Warfare Series

    Contributed by Eric Hanson on Mar 4, 2025
     | 1,243 views

    This is a short book on an important topic for every believer in Jesus Christ to gain an understanding of. Spiritual Warfare comes to us, whether we are prepared of not. This breaks down nicely into sermons for all you preachers and teachers. God bless you!

    UNDERSTANDING SPIRITUAL WARFARE Pastor Eric J. Hanson Spiritual warfare is not something that we have a choice about. It comes to us unbidden. If you are a Christian Believer, you are already in God’s Army. You already have a commander, the Lord Jesus Christ, who has given you weapons and armor. ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

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    The Husband Of One Wife Series

    Contributed by Ron Freeman, Evangelist on Mar 10, 2023
    based on 2 ratings
     | 15,128 views

    To investigate the meaning of the Christian characteristic: “the husband of one wife,” as outlined in Paul’s Pastoral Epistles to Timothy and Titus, as a prerequisite for any man “desiring the office of a bishop (elder) or deacon,” in the Lord’s church.

    INTRODUCTION Outline. 1. The Husband of One Wife Introductory Remarks. 1. Today's lesson will discuss the theme: “The husband of one wife.” This is the fifteenth lesson in the sermon series: "Re-digging in Old Wells." There will be many others bearing this title. We are re-digging in ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

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    A Commentary On Faith

    Contributed by Ron Freeman, Evangelist on Oct 5, 2015
    based on 11 ratings
     | 13,273 views

    To establish that “pistis” is the process or the doctrine of faith. It is the gospel of grace that is preached. While “pisteuo” is the end results of that process. It is one’s belief in the gospel of Christ, after hearing it preached.

    INTRODUCTION Outline. 1. Faith Defined 2. Faith Directed 3. Faith Demonstrated Remarks. 1. In this lesson, we will examine the words "faith" and "belief" from their source, the Greek. The writer of the Book of Hebrews in our text uses both terms almost synonymously. Though there ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

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    Did God Make Sin? Series

    Contributed by Jeff Strite on Apr 18, 2021
    based on 5 ratings
     | 7,149 views

    The YouTube teacher named Joe Scott (Answers With Joe) once shared questions about Christianity that troubled him. And one of those questions was "Did God Make Sin?"

    OPEN: A woman had volunteered to teach a Sunday School class for toddlers. She was teaching them about Creation, and she started the class by asking questions like “Who made the trees?” and “Who made the sun?” The children responded, “God did” and the woman She was pleased the children were quickly ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

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    Christ's Preaching: To Spirits In Prison

    Contributed by Ron Freeman, Evangelist on Oct 9, 2018
    based on 3 ratings
     | 9,493 views

    To establish that Peter’s discussion of this great event occurred when Noah was building the Ark; during 120 years which culminated by the flood. It was Christ’s Spirit in Noah, that preached to the disobedient people refusing to obtain safety in the Ark; where Noah and his house was saved by God.

    INTRODUCTION Outline. 1. Christ Preached: Through Righteous Noah 2. Christ Preached: To the Disobedient 3. Christ Preached: To the Spirits in Prison Remarks. 1. In our lesson today we are going to be discussing the theme: “Christ's Preaching: to spirits in prison.” This theme has encouraged many ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

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    Luke 4:18 - Part Two.

    Contributed by Christopher Holdsworth on Jan 1, 2022
    based on 2 ratings
     | 2,590 views

    Bible reading: Luke 4:14-37.

    LUKE 4:18 - PART TWO. Bible reading: Luke 4:14-37. “To preach deliverance to the captives” (Luke 4:18d). We all have our own presuppositions about who Jesus is, and what He came to do: but one thing Jesus is NOT is a political revolutionary! Jesus did not come to raise an army, and ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

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    Contributed by Sermon Research Assistant on Dec 26, 2023
    based on 3 ratings
     | 1,784 views

    This sermon explores the divine power of God's Word to demolish strongholds and liberate believers from spiritual bondage, empowering them for spiritual battles.

    Good morning, beloved family of God. Isn't it a blessing to stand together in unity, in this sacred place where the Spirit of God dwells? We are here today, not as individuals lost in our own worlds, but as a collective body, knit together by the love of our Savior, Jesus Christ. We stand at the ...read more

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    Release Me And Let Me Go Series

    Contributed by Rev. Samuel Arimoro on Jan 15, 2025
     | 1,371 views

    This sermon teaches the importance of deliverance from spiritual bondage. It focuses on Jesus as the ultimate deliverer and emphasises the power of prayer, faith, and the Word of God in breaking chains.

    Title: RELEASE ME AND LET ME GO By Rev. Samuel Arimoro Main Text: John 11:44 And he that was dead came forth, bound hand and foot with graveclothes: and his face was bound about with a napkin. Jesus saith unto them, Loose him, and let him go. Supporting Texts: Psalm 124:7, Isaiah 49:24-26, Luke ...read more

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    Denomination: Assembly Of God

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    O Come O Come Emanuel Series

    Contributed by Glenn Durham on Dec 7, 2010
    based on 4 ratings
     | 7,904 views

    God’s own Redeemer comes to ransom his people.

    Scripture Introduction The church has marked the Sundays preceding Jesus’ birthday since at least the 5th century. We usually call this the Advent season, because advent means “arrival, especially of something important.” During advent, we prepare for the birth of the Christ, but also for his ...read more

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    Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

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    Freedom In The Son

    Contributed by James Chandler on Jul 6, 2015
     | 4,213 views

    A 4th of July Sermon reminding us of where we truly find freedom- in the Grace of God through His Son Jesus Christ!

    Freedom in the Son John 8:1-11, John 10:1-10 Words of freedom: When in the Course of human events, it becomes necessary for one people to dissolve the political bands which have connected them with another, and to assume among the powers of the earth, the separate and equal station to which ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

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    The Road To Revival

    Contributed by Jason Bonnicksen on May 15, 2011
    based on 4 ratings
     | 8,512 views

    Desiring God enough to walk along Revival's long and arduous road.

    INTRO I have to tell ya, I hunger and I thirst for God. I desire his movement in my life; and I desire God’s restoration, and his reformation for our community, the valley, and nation. Let me ask you: Do you desire that too? For many years now, God’s being stirring the hearts of ...read more

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    Denomination: Lutheran

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    Why Does Revival Terry #2

    Contributed by Dale Carter Sr. on Jul 7, 2021
     | 1,538 views

    Intro: On July 4, 1776, the Second Continental Congress adopted the Declaration of Independence which formally proclaimed the 13 colonies as independent. The war, however, continued as Britain was not willing to give up its North American colonies.

    Why Does Revival Terry? Series #2 Dale Carter Sr Harvest Fellowship Community Church July 4, 2021 John 8:31-36 31 Then said Jesus to those Jews which believed on him, If ye continue in my word, then are ye my disciples indeed; 32 And ye shall know the truth, and the truth shall make you free. 33 ...read more

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    Denomination: Pentecostal

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    The Challenges Of Freedom Series

    Contributed by David Flowers on Dec 19, 2006
    based on 4 ratings
     | 5,372 views

    Jesus came to bring freedom. But there are two challenges God has in bringing spiritual freedom to human beings.

    The Challenges of Freedom Jesus in Isaiah, part 2 Wildwind Community Church 12/17/06 David Flowers With the threat of global terrorism, we are focused on freedom in ways we never were before. There’s constant bantering in the media and among politicians about the issue of freedom vs. the issue ...read more

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    Denomination: Free Methodist