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  • Jeff Strite avatar

    At The Cross - The Cross & Forgiveness Series

    Contributed by Jeff Strite on Apr 15, 2002
    based on 209 ratings
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    The Cross of Jesus tells us things we need to know, but we’re not sure we want to hear.

    Several years ago, I was driving through downtown Fort Wayne, Indiana. It was a 4 lane, one way street that I had traveled several times before. I was going the speed limit (maybe a little faster) when I saw the light up ahead turn yellow. I thought to myself, "I can make that light if I just speed ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

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    God's Crowning Moment

    Contributed by David Nolte on Apr 23, 2001
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    Describes 4 crowning moments in God’s experience and designates one as the ultimate.

    "GOD’S CROWNING MOMENT!"/COLOSSIANS 1:13-23/SHASTA WAY/04-22-01/A.M. For each of us there are those pivotal, mountain top experiences. There are those times, those events, those happenings which we will remember all our lives as our "Crowning Moment" so to speak. For the athlete it might be ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

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    He Is Lord Because Of Who He Is Series

    Contributed by Jeff Strite on Jun 8, 2003
    based on 73 ratings
     | 21,620 views

    In almost every church, someone eventually says "I am in Charge Here!" So - who is in charge in the church? Is it someone with a position of authority, or is it someone who has has a unique experience from God? Or could it be both?

    OPEN: A young sentry was on guard duty for the 1st time, and he had orders not to admit any car unless it had a special identification seal on its bumper. About the middle of the night, an unmarked car approached his guard shack and the sentry stopped it. Inside, was a general and his driver. ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

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    The Mystery - Lordship Series

    Contributed by Jeff Strite on Jun 17, 2003
    based on 204 ratings
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    Colossians speaks of "the mystery" that has been revealed to us. What is this mystery and what can it mean to us?

    OPEN: One of the greatest scientists of our time was Albert Einstein. He was a man who was so focused on his scientific theories. He was so focused, he often neglected even the simplest things of life, such as personal appearance (as evidenced by his hair). One time, Albert Einstein was taking a ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

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    A New Look At Your Savior Series

    Contributed by Jonathan Mcleod on Sep 21, 2006
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    Jesus Christ is Lord, and He is love.

    Read Colossians 1:15-23. I. JESUS CHRIST IS LORD (1:15-19). A. He is Lord over CREATION (vv. 15-17). 1. He is GOD in human flesh. “He is the image of the invisible God” (v. 15a). God became a man and His name was Jesus of Nazareth. The birth of Jesus fulfilled what the Lord had said through ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Don't Forget Your Change Series

    Contributed by Grant Macdonald on Sep 21, 2006
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    Christ has transformed us. We need to remind ourselves of that fact and continually claim it by faith!

    Everything seemed normal when British Airways’ flight #2069 left London’s Heathrow Airport. Six hours into the flight things started to go downhill fast, literally! Scuffling was heard near the front and the cockpit became a whirling kaleidoscope of fists, arms and legs. The problem was that a ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

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    The Work Of Reconciliation - Chancing One's Arm Series

    Contributed by Duane Smith on Jul 26, 2009
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    To help us gain a wonderful picture of reconciliation found in Christ and encourage us to be about the ministry of reconciliation given to the church.

    FOR THE LOVE OF CHRIST A MESSAGE SERIES FROM COLOSSIANS The Work of Reconciliation – Chancing One’s Arm, Col 1:19-29 INTRODUCTION: A. The oldest Christian site in Ireland is said to be St. Patrick’s Cathedral in Dublin. (Slide Of St Patrick’s) 1. It is a beautiful edifice as you can see ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    The Uniqueness, Supremacy And Sufficiency Of Christ

    Contributed by Nigel Heath on Aug 2, 2009
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    Christians in Colossae were losing sight of the supremacy of Christ as they listened to popular world opinion. Paul’s letter restores their confidence, and ours.

    2.8.09 THE UNIQUENESS, SUPREMACY AND SUFFICIENCY OF CHRIST Colossians 1:15-23 INTRO Have you ever considered how much an adventure is the Christian life? It could be likened in some ways to a good marriage. Whereas once we were on our own, after making covenant vows we begin a life together ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    The Absolute Supremacy Of Jesus Christ

    Contributed by Gerald Steffy on Aug 8, 2009
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    A person fully acknowledges the absolute supremacy of Jesus Christ after one has trusted Christ and made a full commitment to giving Christ preeminence in every area of one’s spiritual life.

    THE ABSOLUTE SUPREMACY OF JESUS CHRIST Colossians 1:15-23 Proposition: One fully acknowledges the absolute supremacy of Jesus Christ after one has trusted Christ and made a full commitment to giving Christ preemin-ence in every area of one’s spiritual life. . Objective: My purpose is to ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    What Are We Made Of? Part 1: The Source Of Our Strength Series

    Contributed by Stephen Collins on Aug 10, 2009
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    A vision-casting 4 part series on our core values as a church.

    What Are We Made Of? The DNA of Millville Avenue † Key Thought † Key Scripture: Colossians 1:15-29 Icebreaker: Today, I want to lay a foundation for what we’re going to talk about for the next 3 weeks. Intro: The desire of God’s heart is that in everything Jesus Christ might have the ...read more

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    Denomination: Church Of God

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    Enemies Reconciled & Saints Persevere! Series

    Contributed by Rickey Bennett on Aug 16, 2009
     | 4,880 views

    God permanently transforms his enemies into friends through the cross of Christ.

    INTRODUCTION Please turn in your Bibles to Colossians 1:21-23. Despite its great complexity, this passage gives us a wonderful opportunity to reflect on the course of God’s salvation. It is something of a road map, tracing the spiritual journey of God’s redeemed people from its beginning to its ...read more

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    Without Shifting From Hope

    Contributed by Joseph Smith on Dec 12, 2008
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    For Day of Prayer for World Peace: Peace is shattered because of social, personal, and spiritual relationship breakdowns. It is restored through spiritual healing, which leads to personal and then social healings.

    Introduction A All around us lies the evidence that peace is a sometime, fragile thing. Everywhere we turn we discover that peace has been broken, peace has been shattered. 1 We have the international scene to remind us. A few years ago we hardly knew where Yugoslavia was, but now we are having to ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    You Can Just Fill In The Blanks

    Contributed by Joseph Smith on Dec 27, 2008
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    The work of Christ is not complete until we fill in the blanks of justice not yet done, kindness not yet given, and witness not yet shared. He wants our very cores.

    To do anything these day, you have to fill out a form. Have you noticed? To get anywhere with anything you want to do, you have to fill out an application. Some of you have been job-hunting. So what happens? You go to the personnel office, you pull out your beautifully polished resume, the one ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    The Glories Of Christ

    Contributed by Neil Richardson on Mar 12, 2008
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    Since Jesus is the image of the invisible God and the firstborn over all creation, how should we respond to Him?

    The glories of Christ Proverbs 8:22-36- wisdom in creation Colossians 1- the pre-eminence of Christ Jesus 1,7- sends faithful apostles/ministers (calling of the disciples while they were yet humble fishermen- took them where they were and moved them on); ministers of life, cst. Solomon and ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Who Are You Serving? Series

    Contributed by Scott Jordan on Mar 4, 2007
    based on 8 ratings
     | 3,246 views

    Part 5 in the Series from Colossians

    Who are you serving? Colossians 1:23-29 When a person has a life changing experience with Christ they also: I. BECOME A SERVANT OF CHRIST. But you must continue to believe this truth and stand in it firmly. Don’t drift away from the assurance you received when you heard the Good News. The Good ...read more

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