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  • Jeff Strite avatar

    Get A Clue Series

    Contributed by Jeff Strite on Jan 18, 2015
    based on 23 ratings
     | 17,431 views

    In the game of "Clue" the person who died was "Mr. Boddy." In the Scripture, the person who died was us - we died in our sins. But what killed us, and whose fault was it that we should be counted dead?

    OPEN: During WWII Nazi Germany believed they could bomb Britain into submission, so over the years they sent 1000s of bombs down upon London and other parts of England and 1000s of English people died. One of Britain’s forms of defense was to build bomb shelters. Essentially these were ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

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    The Perfect Father Series

    Contributed by Jeff Strite on Jun 19, 2017
    based on 6 ratings
     | 16,549 views

    The Lord's Prayer tells us God is our "Heavenly Father". That implies that God uses the better tendencies of earthly fathers to communicate who He is. So, what are the traits of decent Earthly fathers?

    (Explanation of opening: The traditionally memorized version of the Lord’s Prayer is found only in the KJV. Since we have ESV pew Bibles – which leave off the last verse – I felt that would create confusion as to why that verse was missing. I didn’t want to go there, so I put the KJV on screen and ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

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    Easter - The Journey To The Cross Series

    Contributed by Dean Courtier on Apr 19, 2019
    based on 4 ratings
     | 20,706 views

    A journey back through time nearly 2000 years to what some people call Holy Week or Passion Week. The days between Palm Sunday and Easter Sunday, days packed with real historical events of meaning and power.

    This morning I want to take us on a journey back through time nearly 2000 years to what some people call Holy Week or Passion Week. The days between Palm Sunday and Easter Sunday, days packed with real historical events of meaning and power. We are going to briefly consider what happened on ...read more

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    Denomination: Pentecostal

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    The Blood Of Sprinkling

    Contributed by Christopher Holdsworth on Jul 19, 2019
    based on 4 ratings
     | 5,502 views

    Abel's blood cried out for vengeance, but Jesus' blood goes on speaking gracious words of mercy.

    THE BLOOD OF SPRINKLING. Hebrews 12:22-24. The first mention of the sprinkling of blood is found in the institution of the Passover (Exodus 12:7). The writer to the Hebrews explains the significance of this: it is ‘lest he that destroyed the firstborn might touch them’ (cf. Hebrews 11:28). ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

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    Gems From Philippians Series

    Contributed by Richard Tow on Nov 30, 2020
    based on 1 rating
     | 3,495 views

    Message reviews 12 key verses in Philippians that are particularly helpful in the Christian's daily life.

    We have completed a detailed study of Philippians. The epistle is full of counsel for the way Christians should think about life and all its components. What should be our mindset about Christ, about the will of God, about life and death, about the challenges we face in life, and a variety of other ...read more

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    Denomination: Charismatic

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    Part 26: Getting Back To The Joy Of Jesus - Sermon 2: The Miraculous Works Of The Holy Spirit Series

    Contributed by Rick Crandall on Jul 8, 2025
     | 377 views

    Seven miraculous works of the Holy Spirit in the Old Testament, and the major difference between having the Holy Spirit in the Old Testament versus the New Testament.

    Great Prayers of the Old Testament Part 26: Getting Back to the Joy of Jesus Sermon 2: The Miraculous Works of the Holy Spirit Psalm 51:11 Sermon by Rick Crandall (Prepared July 8, 2025) (Revised August 31, 2025) BACKGROUND: *Last time we start a series of sermons to cover three great themes in ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Sermon # 36- Privileges Of A Child Of God Series

    Contributed by Andrew Dixon on Jul 16, 2025
    based on 1 rating
     | 457 views

    The greatest privilege to anyone who puts their faith is Jesus is that we become sons and daughters of the Most High God. As children of God we approach God with the confidence that we can pray to Him and draw near to Him knowing that He is merciful and gracious to us.

    Today’s meditation is based on Galatians 3:26, “It is through faith that all of you are God's children in union with Christ Jesus.” (GNB) The above mentioned verse explains to us that everyone who has put their faith in Jesus Christ are children of God. We have the blessed privilege of being ...read more

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    Denomination: Other

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    Burning The Bulls Series

    Contributed by Jeff Strite on Nov 5, 2017
    based on 3 ratings
     | 12,616 views

    When Martin Luther posted his challenge to the church's selling of indulgences on the church door in Wittenberg, Pope Leo X was not pleased. The Pope issue a Papal Bull condemning Luther as a heretic. Luther responded by burning copies of the Bull.

    OPEN: October 31st was Halloween… but it was also the date of something even more significant. Many churches celebrate the last day of October as “Reformation Day” – the day (500 years ago) when Martin Luther nailed a document to the door of a Church building in Wittenberg, Germany that challenged ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

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    Who Determines How You Think?

    Contributed by Barry O Johnson on Feb 22, 2019
    based on 7 ratings
     | 12,363 views

    Over the years, the Body of Christ has allowed the world, instead of the Bible, determine how it talks about issues.

    Good evening to the blessed of the Lord! Good evening to men and women and young people who are more than conquerors in every situation. Pro-Life, Pro-Choice I want to tell you up front that this is not a message about abortion. It’s a message about how we have come to the place of using terms ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

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    Fully Alive Series

    Contributed by C. Philip Green on Apr 14, 2022
     | 3,780 views

    If you want to stay out of the ditches in life, live your life in grateful dependence upon Christ, and appreciate your completeness in Him. Appreciate the purity, pardon, and power that comes from your faith in Him. For when Jesus is all you got, Jesus is all you need.

    I came across a YouTube video this week, in which a young boy encounters a sheep stuck headfirst in a long narrow trench. Take a look (show video: “Sheep gets stuck in trench”). The boy uses his hands and a belt around the leg of the sheep to rescue the trapped sheep. Immediately on being set ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical Free

  • Nickolas Kooi avatar

    Standing And Status Before God

    Contributed by Nickolas Kooi on Oct 24, 2019
     | 4,080 views

    This sermon looks at the parable of the Tax Collector and Pharisee, and answers the question, "How do I approach God?"

    On the eve of those 500th anniversary of Martin Luther’s birth in 1983, someone wrote, “In most big libraries, books by and about Martin Luther occupy more shelf room than those concerned with any other human being except Jesus of Nazareth.” In other words, next to Jesus Christ, Martin Luther is ...read more

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    Denomination: Lutheran

  • Jeff Strite avatar

    This I Believe: I Have Chosen To Be A Sinner Series

    Contributed by Jeff Strite on Sep 9, 2012
    based on 134 ratings
     | 32,499 views

    Adam and Eve chose to Sin. And when we sin, it’s our choice. It’s our fault. But why is it important that I admit my own fault?

    OPEN: (We opened with a Dorito’s commercial that has Eve attempting to share the forbidden fruit with Adam and he rejects her offer – holding up a Dorito’s Bag and saying “I’m good.” http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=zHSjpezHHcw) Now, I liked that. Not only was it humorous… but it a great point. The ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

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    Covering God With Our Love Series

    Contributed by Jeff Strite on Feb 11, 2019
    based on 4 ratings
     | 20,016 views

    I can worship God anywhere... but Psalm 100 talks about "going someplace" to worship. Where should I "go" to worship, and how and why should I worship?

    I read the story about a couple named Mary and Jim and their dog 'Lucky.' Lucky was an unusual dog. Whenever company come for a weekend visit Mary and Jim had to warn their friends to not leave their luggage open because Lucky would help himself to whatever struck his fancy. Inevitably, ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

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    Marriage, Divorce, And Remarriage

    Contributed by Ron Freeman, Evangelist on Aug 10, 2015
    based on 24 ratings
     | 29,317 views

    To present sound teaching on marriage, divorce, and remarriage. Marriage is honorable in all, and he that findeth a wife, findeth a good thing. This lesson refutes the notion that a baptized believer must return to their former spouse as fruits of repentance.

    INTRODUCTION Outline. 1. Christ’s Discourse on “Marriage” 2. Christ’s Discourse on “Divorce” 3. Christ’s Discourse on “Remarriage” Introductory Remarks. 1. This lesson will discuss “marriage, divorce, and remarriage." This topic is among the most misunderstood and debated in the Christian ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

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    Woman: Where Are Your Accusers? Series

    Contributed by Ron Freeman, Evangelist on Sep 25, 2022
    based on 3 ratings
     | 14,224 views

    To establish Jesus' wisdom in dealings with Israel’s leaders that brought to Him a woman alleging she was caught in adultery, and Moses commanded to stone such a woman, tempting Him to have reason to accuse Him. This lesson exposes their plot against the Lord.

    INTRODUCTION Outline. 1. The Woman’s Accusers 2. The Woman Accused 3. The Woman’s Acquitter Introductory Remarks. 1. Today's lesson will discuss the theme: “Woman: Where Are Your Accusers?” Jesus’ words to the mob: "You without sin cast the first stone," convicted her accusers, ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ