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  • Jeff Strite avatar

    Why So Long In Slavery? Series

    Contributed by Jeff Strite on Apr 12, 2015
    based on 30 ratings
     | 28,959 views

    Why did God allow Israel to even be in slavery? And why did He allow it for so long? The answers to these questions tell us much about the chains God would free us from in our lives.

    (Props – 10 foot length of ¼ inch chain; a cross on stage that can handle the weight of the chain) OPEN: I once read the story of a marketplace in northern India where people brought their wares to trade and sell. One old farmer brought in a whole covey of quail that he caught. He hoped to ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

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    Living Humbly Series

    Contributed by Dean Rhine on Nov 3, 2016
     | 9,309 views

    Having humility

    Living Humbly - 1 Peter 2b July 13, 2008 Turn with me this morning to the end of your Bibles, to the book of 1 Peter, chapter 2. We want to continue on in our study of the book of 1 Peter. Remember that Peter is writing to give practical help to Christians dealing with daily problems. He starts ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

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    Independence Day! The Samaritan Woman Encounters Christ

    Contributed by Christopher Arch on Mar 25, 2023
    based on 1 rating
     | 1,659 views

    This is from a series on encountering Christ.

    Title: “Independence Day: Jesus Encounters a Samaritan Woman” Script: Jn. 4 Type: Series Where: GNBC 3-26-23 Intro: "Independence Day" is a song written by Gretchen Peters, and recorded by American country music singer Martina McBride. The song was officially released in May 1994 ...read more

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    Denomination: Independent/Bible

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    Scriptures That Are Greatly Abused By…

    Contributed by Dr. Odell Belger on May 19, 2022
     | 1,763 views

    We all want justice, but we do not always get justice.

    Illus: Makes me think of a young lady who occasionally walked through the park after work, stopped to have her picture taken by a photographer on this particular day. She was very excited about her picture being taken. As she walked out of the park, she looked at the Polaroid picture in total ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    The Gift Of Forgiveness Series

    Contributed by Jeff Strite on Dec 4, 2016
    based on 8 ratings
     | 13,263 views

    The angel said that Jesus had come to forgive us of our sins... but why would the story of a baby be important to the Gospel message. What is there about a baby that would figure into God offering us forgiveness?

    OPEN: Here it is the first week of December and people are already getting into the Christmas spirit. They’re decorating their homes, putting up Christmas trees and mistletoe and holly… and Christmas lights all over the place. We Americans are so used to our traditions of the season ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

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    Grace And God's Choice Series

    Contributed by Martin Wiles on May 19, 2011
     | 6,471 views

    This sermon gives an extensive treatment of Christian thought on the doctrine of election.

    Series: Understanding God’s Grace Grace And God’s Choice Lesson Twenty Nine Romans 9:14-29 A. Have you ever wondered whether you chose God or he chose you? B. Further, if you chose God, does that mean you determined your salvation and God only responded to you? C. Or did God choose you ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Meekness Not Weakness Series

    Contributed by Adrian Warnock on Feb 15, 2007
    based on 1 rating
     | 5,238 views

    The antidote to "self-esteem" - othewise known as pride.

    Meekness not weakness By Adrian Warnock Audio available at http://jubilee-church.org/sermons/kingdom/meek.wma 8th Feb 2003 (Mat 5:5) Like the other beatitudes, this one is completely contrary to what the world says- the world says blessed are the RICH, the Happy and the assertive. Jesus ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

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    Dare To Hang On One More Day Series

    Contributed by Steven Simala Grant on May 2, 2003
    based on 64 ratings
     | 6,396 views

    Holy Saturday is a day of mourning and lament. We would do well in modern Christianity to learn how to authentically pour our pain out to God like the Psalmist.

    Dare to Hang On One More Day Jn 19:30; Ps 22 Holy Saturday: April 19, 2003 Intro: I have no doubt that the Sabbath which began the day Jesus was crucified was the worst Sabbath the disciples had ever known. It was supposed to be a day of worship and celebration. And the Passover Sabbath was ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Fix Your Judgements Series

    Contributed by David Salisbury on May 29, 2003
    based on 39 ratings
     | 3,492 views

    Lesson 13 in a series on the Sermon on the Mount. This one focuses on judging others and what it means and does not mean. We can still be fruit inspectors, just not judges of another’s heart.

    Fix your Judgements Matthew 7:1-5 This morning we continue our series on the Sermon on the Mount. We’ve been talking about making permanent fixes in our lives. We are rapidly coming to the close of this series and we have examined several areas of our lives where Jesus tells us we need to make ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

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    Relationships–all In The Family Series

    Contributed by D. Greg Ebie on Jun 15, 2002
    based on 136 ratings
     | 56,670 views

    God has a plan for our family relationships. Let’s discover God’s plan using the acrostic F.A.M.I.L.Y.

    An old saying that hold a lot of truth goes: “You can choose your friends, but you can’t choose your family.” God gave you your parents–your brothers or sisters; God gave you your children, and God has no exchange policy. Your family is yours for life. God has created or designed man to share ...read more

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    Denomination: Assembly Of God

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    Promises And Prisoners Series

    Contributed by Guy Caley on May 26, 2002
    based on 90 ratings
     | 15,224 views

    Paul makes it clear that faith and not the law has always been the key to God’s favor.

    Introduction In the early 1930’s the US had a problem. Crime had run amok. The prohibition of alcohol in the 1920’s had given rise to pervasive organized crime. A frightened public demanded a response, and the government wanted to send a message to criminals. Their message was named Alcatraz. ...read more

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    Denomination: Assembly Of God

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    "A Great Dad" Series

    Contributed by Marilyn Murphree on Jun 14, 2003
    based on 24 ratings
     | 6,479 views

    What makes a great Dad according to scripture.

    Iliff and Saltillo UM churches June 15, 2003 Father’s Day “A Great Dad” Psalm 103:1-13 INTRODUCTION: Today is Father’s Day. Anyone can be a father but it takes a special person to be a Dad. The title for today’s message is a “A Great Dad.” Just what are the characteristics of a great Dad? ...read more

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    Denomination: Methodist

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    Gaining Greater Spiritual Perception

    Contributed by Paul Fritz on Jul 17, 2003
    based on 48 ratings
     | 10,649 views

    Perception: To apprehend with the mind or through all of the senses; to observe, notice, understand all of the truth.

    Gaining Greater Spiritual Perception (I Cor. 2:8-16) Perception: To apprehend with the mind or through all of the senses; to observe, notice, understand all of the truth. Illustration: Get the right perspective. When Goliath came against the Israelites, the soldiers all thought, "He’s so big we ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

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    Holistic Stewardship Series

    Contributed by Justin Meek on Sep 6, 2003
    based on 20 ratings
     | 6,440 views

    Sermon two in stewardship series. Show what stewarship is an important part of our Christian lives.

    Holistic Stewardship Text: Various 9/7/03 FFWB Louisville Introduction: A College student had the following message on his dorm answering machine: “Hi! This is Fred. If it’s the phone company, I sent the money. If it’s Mom or Dad, please send money. If it’s the financial office, you didn’t ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    When Tragedy Strikes- God Answers

    Contributed by Paul Newell on Sep 21, 2001
    based on 107 ratings
     | 7,268 views

    A response sermon to the September 11th WOrld Trade Center attack based on Luke 13:1-5. It deals with both tragedy and terrorism.

    To paraphrase a past President, Tuesday, September 11, 2001 will forever go down in history as a day of infamy. I remember watching as a child the funeral of John F. Kennedy. I remember as a young college student watching the explosion of the space shuttle Challenger. The bombings of embassies, the ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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