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  • Byron Sherman avatar

    The Realization Of God’s Guidance-1

    Contributed by Byron Sherman on Oct 21, 2025
     | 174 views

    1 of ? Luke records prophetic events surrounding the birth of John the Baptist. God’s ‘guidance’(1:79) has been realized or brought to fruition. ?How is God’s guidance realized? God’s guidance is realized thru a Prophetic...

    The REALIZATION Of GOD’s GUIDANCE-I—Luke 1:57-80 Attention: The following is just a short testament to a lack of lasting peace among God’s people, Israel: Some 30 years after the death, burial, resurrection, & ascension of Jesus Christ, the Jewish temple was decimated by the Roman ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Are You A Fan Or A Follower? Series

    Contributed by Jeff Strite on Sep 7, 2014
    based on 48 ratings
     | 100,219 views

    Fans walk away. Followers follow. But why do Fans walk away and how can we be sure we're not "one of them"?

    (Note, this sermon doesn't follow Idleman's approach. I preach differently than he does and felt I would fail to do justice to his message if I did it his way. I apologize for any frustration this may cause to those who read this sermon) A man named Charlie Moore moved into a new community with ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

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    Doing The Holy Hug Series

    Contributed by Jeff Strite on Feb 4, 2013
    based on 94 ratings
     | 24,741 views

    The "holy kiss" was a common way to show love and acceptance in the early church. What was that "kiss" intended to accomplish for God and how can we (who often don’t do that) accomplish the same goals?

    OPEN: For the next 4 weeks, we’re going to be looking at what the Bible says about kissing (pause). You know, the Bible is just FULL of kissing. There are stories where sons kiss their fathers. Friends kissing friends/ brothers kissing brothers. People kissing false idols. Kissing between a woman ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

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    Transformational Worship

    Contributed by C. Philip Green on Oct 4, 2018
     | 7,093 views

    If you want to experience life-transformational worship, come to a better altar – the cross of Jesus Christ – with better sacrifices: carry His shame; confess His name; and care for others.

    Joanne Weil describes the time her young son asked what was the highest number she had ever counted to. She didn't know, but she asked about his highest number. It was 5,372. “Oh,” she said. “Why did you stop there?” “Church was over,” he replied. (Mike and Amy Nappa, Bore No More! Group ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical Free

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    The Lord Will Return (Zechariah) Series

    Contributed by C. Philip Green on Jul 11, 2025
    based on 1 rating
     | 1,108 views

    When life gets hard, look to Christ. Look forward to the glorious future He has planned for you. Look within at the changes He is making to your heart. And look up because He is coming soon!

    A man stopped to watch a Little League baseball game. He asked one of the youngsters what the score was. “We're losing 18-0,” was the answer. “Well,” said the man. “I must say you don't look discouraged.” “Discouraged?” the boy said, puzzled. “Why should we be discouraged? We ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical Free

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    Foolish Wisdom-2(2024)

    Contributed by Byron Sherman on Nov 25, 2024
     | 519 views

    2 of 8. The apostle Paul related that the wisdom of the Cross-work of Christ, was seen as foolishness by those who were perishing. The wisdom of the Cross can be misinterpreted. But How can wisdom be properly interpreted? Foolish Wisdom is interpreted thru...

    FOOLISH WISDOM-II—1Corinthians 1:19-21(1:18--2:5) Attention: Fred had been sent to the big city in order to receive some training for a new position. Fred’s co-worker—Billy Bob—was charged with escorting Fred to work. While they were walking, Fred was bombarded by all the unfamiliar lights & ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Ministry With The Mind Of Christ-7

    Contributed by Byron Sherman on Feb 23, 2026
     | 68 views

    7 of ? The apostle Paul counseled the Philippian church to minister empowered with the mind of Christ Jesus. God’s people are to minister with the mind of Christ Jesus. But How do God’s people minister with the mind of Christ Jesus? Christmas/New Year/MINISTRY with the mind of Christ...

    MINISTRY: With The MIND Of CHRIST-VII —Philippians 2:12-13(2:1-18) Attention: 'Sure, No Problem': A young executive was leaving the office late one evening when he found the CEO standing in the secretary’s office, in front of the office shredder, with a piece of paper in his hand, ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Is It Right To Baptize Infants? Series

    Contributed by Jeff Strite on Sep 8, 2023
    based on 2 ratings
     | 4,276 views

    What would be wrong with "baptizing" an infant? Is it Biblical and was it a practice of the early Church?

    Raccoon John Smith was one of our brotherhood’s more colorful evangelists in the early 1800s. One day he was passing by a Methodist camp meeting and he watched as a young Methodist preacher sprinkled water (for baptism) on a baby who was kicking & screaming at the top of its lungs. When the ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

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    The First Fruits Series

    Contributed by Jeff Strite on Jan 7, 2018
    based on 6 ratings
     | 27,631 views

    Pentecost was a dramatic display of God's power and Spirit. Why did Jesus pick Pentecost to begin His church and what can that mean to us?

    OPEN: In the land of Norway there is a valley. This valley is long and narrow with mountainous peaks that tower 1000s of feet into the air, and nestled deep inside that valley is a little town whose name I’m not sure I can pronounce. This village has existed for over 100 years and it is a beautiful ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

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    Walking In Fellowship Series

    Contributed by Jeff Strite on Jul 24, 2016
    based on 8 ratings
     | 32,849 views

    What does fellowship look like and how does Church fellowship benefit us?

    OPEN: Once upon a time (as all good stories begin), a group of people agreed that they should spend each Sunday in the presence of one another. Many were not satisfied with the 6 or 8 hours each week, but also came together each Saturday for several more hours of fellowship.They did not count the ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

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    Called To Do Series

    Contributed by Jeff Strite on Jun 9, 2019
    based on 4 ratings
     | 16,753 views

    There's a difference between church people who are "hearers" and those who are "doers." Do you know the difference? And do you know how to tell which group you're in?

    OPEN: I read once about a certain Chinese church, where – when converts were baptized for the forgiveness of sins – when they came up out of the water they were told: “Now, Jesus has new eyes. And Jesus has new hands. And Jesus has new feet.” When we became Christians, we became the eyes and ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

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    The Cornerstone Of Worship Series

    Contributed by Jeff Strite on May 23, 2020
    based on 4 ratings
     | 11,268 views

    The cornerstone of Christian worship is The Lord's Supper. But sometimes this foundational part of church is buried by other stuff. What could bury Communion and how can we avoid that danger?

    On Sunday July 4th, 1848 a cornerstone was laid for the Washington Monument. It was made of pure white marble weighing 24,500 pounds and had been dragged through the streets of Washington from the railroad station to the site. It was a dramatic event - attended by a crowd of about 20,000 people. ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

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    The Name Of The Game Series

    Contributed by Rudolf E. Y. Mensah on Jan 17, 2022
    based on 3 ratings
     | 3,679 views

    The blessings of God will not carry you to where the grace of God cannot keep or sustain you.

    SPIRITUAL GROWTH ENHANCERS REF NO: 021 COLUMNIST: Rudolf Nii Yemoh Mensah PRELATE: Oasis Potterlight Chapel International (OPCI) OPENING PASSAGE: Hebrews 13:5, NIV: "Keep your lives free from the love of money and be content with what you have because God has said, 'Never will I leave ...read more

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    Denomination: Charismatic

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    Lesson #19 [id3b] The Encouragement Toward Maturity Series

    Contributed by John Lowe on Oct 21, 2020
     | 2,727 views

    No one can escape coming into the world as a baby because that is the only way to get here! But it is tragic when a baby fails to mature. No matter how much parents and grandparents love to cuddle and hold a baby, it is their greater desire that the baby matures.

    2/1/20 Tom Lowe Lesson #19 [ID3b] The Encouragement toward Maturity (Hebrews 6:1-3) Scripture: Hebrews 6:1-3 (NIV) 1. Therefore let us move beyond the elementary teachings about Christ and be taken forward to maturity, not laying again the foundation of repentance from acts that lead to death ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    The Blood Of Holiness Series

    Contributed by Jeff Strite on Apr 21, 2019
    based on 4 ratings
     | 12,785 views

    Why is there so much emphasis on the blood of Jesus in the Bible? What difference does it make that Jesus died on the cross and then rose from the grave?

    OPEN: As I was working on today’s sermon I was looking at some old Gospel hymns and I was pleasantly surprised at the # of hymns that - mentioned the blood of Christ. So I thought we’d do this this morning is sing just a few of them: • Just as I am, without one plea, but that Thy blood was shed ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ