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  • Jeff Strite avatar

    Csi Jerusalem - The Motive Series

    Contributed by Jeff Strite on Apr 10, 2006
    based on 60 ratings
     | 19,453 views

    The "Motive" of Christ’s death on the cross is fairly clear in Scripture... but there are people who are offended by that message.

    OPEN: (We started the sermon playing the theme music for "CSI Miami". Then commented:) Some of you may be asking “What in the world was that?” That was the theme music from the hit TV show “CSI Miami”. There’s CSI, CSI Miami, and CSI New York… and for the next few weeks we’re going to be ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

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    I Am The Resurrection And The Life Series

    Contributed by K. Edward Skidmore on Apr 12, 2006
    based on 20 ratings
     | 21,373 views

    Fifth Sermon in the "I am" series. Jesus says He is the resurrection and the life. From John 11 we learn these things about Christ: 1. His response to us is Purposeful (vs.1-16) 2. His connection to us is Personal (vs.17-37) 3. His effect on us is Pow

    I AM series #5 Castle Hills Christian Ch. 07-18-04 I AM the Resurrection and the Life John 11 Scripture Reading: John 11:17-27 INTRODUCTION: Chapter 11 is pivotal in John’s gospel. It contains the final action on Jesus’ part to set the stage for his arrest and crucifixion. It begins when ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

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    Convicition Of The Spirit

    Contributed by Timothy Jones on Sep 14, 2006
    based on 1 rating
     | 12,986 views

    What does the Holy Spirit do?

    THE CONVICTION OF THE SPIRIT Romans 8:12-14 JOKE: Late one night, a burglar broke into a house that he thought was empty. He tiptoed through the living room but suddenly he froze in his tracks when he heard a loud voice say: "Jesus is watching you." Silence returned to the house, so the burglar ...read more

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    Denomination: Holiness

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    Conversion From Diversion Series

    Contributed by Brad Bailey on Sep 22, 2006
    based on 5 ratings
     | 9,326 views

    DISCOVERING OUR DEEPER DESIRES

    Intro: This morning continuing in a series I’ve entitled ‘The Pursuit of True Pleasure’. It’s my observation that we are living in a ‘Crisis of Contentment.’ - Our hope lies in hearing what God is saying to us as His people and our culture at large. - We began last week asking the most primary ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

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    Trusting God In Difficult Times

    Contributed by Rodney Buchanan on Oct 2, 2006
    based on 30 ratings
     | 64,873 views

    The beliefs we must commit ourselves to when facing suffering are: 1. God is good, even when life is bad. 2. God can redeem the evil that comes into our lives. 3. We must do the right thing, even when it does not seem to pay off.

    Those of you who have seen the classic movie Fiddler on the Roof remember the scene where Tevye, the main character, is walking on a dusty road, pulling both a milk cart and a lame horse. He says: “Ah, dear God, was that necessary? Did you have to make him lame just before the Sabbath? That ...read more

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    Denomination: Methodist

  • David Owens avatar

    The Strength Of Sacrifice Series

    Contributed by David Owens on Oct 16, 2006
     | 6,019 views

    As we try to put ourselves into a position to be able to share the gospel with others, there are few things that will get their attention more than self-sacrifice.

    A. Self-sacrifice. A word we are not too familiar with, right? 1. Certainly, we understand its meaning. It is not too hard to define, but it is hard to embrace and embody. Wouldn’t you agree? 2. And yet when we witness self-sacrifice, we are drawn to it. We are amazed by it. 3. Sacrifice ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

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    Soldiers, Athletes And Farmers

    Contributed by Scott Coltrain on Mar 22, 2007
    based on 15 ratings
     | 17,877 views

    Paul talks about three occupations - soldiers, athletes and farmers. He says that these occupations provide great object lessons for the successful Christian. There are facets of these occupations that the Christian needs to mimic on a spiritual plane in

    In our passage, today, Paul talks about three occupations - soldiers, athletes and farmers. He says that these occupations provide great object lessons for the successful Christian. There are facets of these occupations that the Christian needs to mimic on a spiritual plane in order to be ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

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    The Goat That Got Away

    Contributed by Darryl Klassen on Mar 28, 2007
    based on 6 ratings
     | 8,679 views

    Part of an Easter series this sermon looks at the OT foreshadows of the cross. In this sermon the scapegoat analogy is applied to Jesus.

    THE GOAT THAT GOT AWAY Wouldn’t it be nice to be able to blame all your troubles on someone else? You know, when you fail at some project, pass the blame off on someone who caused you to mess up. Maybe you do that anyways. The truth is we all do that at some point. Some psychologists will ...read more

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    Denomination: Mennonite

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    God, The Covenant Maker Series

    Contributed by K. Edward Skidmore on Apr 3, 2007
    based on 4 ratings
     | 7,488 views

    In Genesis 15 we see God making promises to Abraham and affirming those promises in an amazing way.

    Genesis Series # 3 CHCC: January 28, 2007 God, the Covenant Maker Genesis 15:1-18 INTRODUCTION: So far in our study of Genesis we’ve looked at the Creation and the Fall. Last week in Ronnie Morgan’s message we saw how God sent judgment on the world in the flood … and how God extended ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

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    The Resurrection Power Of Christ

    Contributed by Fred Sigle on Apr 5, 2007
    based on 24 ratings
     | 20,488 views

    Paul said he wanted to know the "power of Christ’s Resurrection." The resurrection power of Christ is not only available to us when Christ returns, but is available to us here and now.

    THE RESURRECTION POWER OF CHRIST (Inspired by Max Lacado’s book: He Still Moves Stones) A. (SHOW NEWS CLIP ABOUT "THE LOST TOMB OF CHRIST") ILLUSTRATION: Michael Medved is right, once again Christianity and our belief in Jesus as the Christ is under another ATTACK. Last year at this time it ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

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    Seeing Then... Now!

    Contributed by Monty Newton on Nov 26, 2006
    based on 14 ratings
     | 6,184 views

    The best way to keep the present in perspective is to focus on the future.

    Title: Seeing Then, Now! Text: Daniel 7:1-14 (Revelation 1:1-4, 21:4-8) Thesis: The best way to clarify the present is to focus on the future. The Messiah of Morris Avenue End-Time Countdown as told by humorist, Tony Hendra, attempts to imaginatively (and satirically) capture world events that ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

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    Dying To Live

    Contributed by Paul Aguilar on Sep 17, 2008
    based on 4 ratings
     | 14,328 views

    Dying to self that we might live for Christ

    The Book Of Romans. Sunday, September 7, 2008. Romans 6:1 - 14. Dying To Live. I considered another title to this teaching which was -- Putting Sin 6 Feet Under, and that idea will also play a major roll in our study today. But, a full 15 times in the first 14 verses of this chapter the word ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

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    Stepping Stones To Faith: Diligence

    Contributed by Jim Kane on Sep 27, 2008
     | 4,149 views

    The sixth sermon of a seven part series, ‘Stepping Stones and Stumbling Blocks to Faith.’ (Mother’s Day 2008)

    (Slide 1) Last Sunday during the bridal shower that was held here after worship, I thought that it would be a very helpful thing to have several married men take the groom-to-be out to lunch and share with him some important advice we had learned from our marital experiences. So we did… four ...read more

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    Denomination: Church Of God

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    Your Struggle For Contentment Series

    Contributed by Chris Appleby on Aug 7, 2008
    based on 1 rating
     | 3,908 views

    The commandment against coveting is about contentment. God wants us to be godly with contentment

    Blind Spots I recently discovered that I have a blind spot. In fact I have two. I had my eyes checked for new glasses a few weeks ago and while I was there they said I should have a field vision test. This is a test that checks whether there are parts of your retina that aren’t functioning ...read more

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    Denomination: Anglican

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    Being Calm In Calamity

    Contributed by Monty Newton on Jun 2, 2008
    based on 4 ratings
     | 8,344 views

    Christians may be calm when the world is in chaos.

    Title: Being Calm in Calamity Text: Psalm 46 The Big Idea: Christians may be calm when the world is in chaos. Introduction Project Masada 1 Masada is the name of ancient fortifications in the Southern District of Israel on top of an isolated rock plateau. Masada is on the eastern edge of the ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational