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  • Jeff Strite avatar

    Judge Not Lest Ye Be Judged Series

    Contributed by Jeff Strite on Mar 23, 2015
    based on 23 ratings
     | 32,637 views

    Almost everybody can quote Jesus' statement: "Judge not". But are they quoting Him properly? Is there something in His words that say more than most people think?

    OPEN: Little Tommy was out on the playground during recess and was picking on the other children on the playground. One of his favorite ways of taunting the other kids was make ugly faces at them. Mrs. Smith was the teacher in charge of supervising recess and she saw Tommy doing this. She took ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

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    The Kiss Of A Prostitute Series

    Contributed by Jeff Strite on Feb 24, 2013
    based on 228 ratings
     | 63,325 views

    When would the kiss of a prostitute EVER be acceptable? When it honored the man who forgave her sins.

    Alan Calhoun of Bristol, Connecticut told of a tag sale (garage sale) he and wife had several years ago. They had decided to put out a mirror they’d received as a wedding gift. The reason they were selling it was that it had a gaudy aqua-colored metal frame and they just couldn’t find a room in ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

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    The Beginning And The End Series

    Contributed by Jeff Strite on Apr 25, 2020
    based on 3 ratings
     | 17,028 views

    Jesus said He was the Alpha and the Omega, the Beginning and the End, the 1st and the Last. What does that mean for us and how can that change our lives?

    Back in 2008, there was a surprise best selling book entitled: “Not Quite What I Had Planned - 6-Word Memoirs by Writers Famous & Obscure” Notice the first SIX words of the title. “Not Quite What I Had Planned.” The book essentially asked people to sum up their lives in 6 words. Amongst ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

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    The Most Important Part Of The Race

    Contributed by Jeff Strite on Nov 24, 2019
    based on 4 ratings
     | 7,251 views

    The Bible tells us we should "Run in such a way as to get the prize." But there's one part of the race that's crucially important for us. Do you know what that is?

    I love this church. It’s so great to have this kind of worship where our Hispanic and Anglo congregations can get together, pray, sing praises and study God’s Word together. I’ve preached for about 24 years now, and every couple of years or so, I’ve preached the type of sermon I’m going to preach ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

  • Jerry Shirley avatar

    Seeing Double Series

    Contributed by Jerry Shirley on Jun 11, 2008
    based on 41 ratings
     | 9,363 views

    If symbolism is gold, then Ex. 12 is ‘Fort Knox!’ A passage rich in practical truths to enhance Christian living. Link inc. to formatted text, audio, and PowerPoint.

    Double Meanings Exodus 12:1-15 http://gbcdecatur.org/sermons/doublemeanings.html The OT is rich in symbolism. Throughout it you find golden gems...stories which could stand alone and be powerful enough, and yet they have further meaning which apply later in the NT. If symbolism is riches, then ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    A Christian Passover Seder

    Contributed by D. Dewaine Phillips on Apr 11, 2025
    based on 1 rating
     | 252 views

    This Passover Seder (service) has been adapted and "Christianized," to remember and celebrate how believers have been set free from the bondage of sin and brought forth into the promised land of eternal life in Christ.

    REMOVAL OF THE LEAVEN – Have Leavened Bread Hidden Leader: Welcome to our Passover Seder. Let us ready our hearts to celebrate and tell the story of deliverance, freedom, and redemption. We must all consider ourselves to be like the Hebrew slaves in Egypt, meaning we must understand ourselves to ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Judgement Begins With The House Of God Series

    Contributed by Matthew Kratz on Oct 25, 2014
     | 6,164 views

    1) The Need (1 Corinthians 5:1–2a), 2) The Method (1 Corinthians 5:2b–5), and 3) The Reason (1 Corinthians 5:6–8) that the discipline should be imposed.

    One of the common themes in modern news reporting is the "failure to act" story. Reporters mention attacks in places like Bagdad and Syria and how forces have failed to act to repel ISIS. We see how we must root out domestic forms of terrorism or face domestic terrorist attacks like the one ...read more

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    Denomination: Other

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    Passover/Unleavened Bread

    Contributed by Pat Damiani on Apr 14, 2009
    based on 8 ratings
     | 9,178 views

    A look at how Jesus fulfilled the Jewish Feasts of Passover and Unleavened Bread by his crucifixion and burial.

    Note: This sermon was a joint presentation by our two Pastors. Pat: This year Dana and I have decided to take some time to focus on some of our rich heritage as followers of Jesus Christ. As we’ve consistently pointed out, the Bible is, from beginning to end, the account of the reconciliation of ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

  • Perry Greene avatar

    The King's Trio Series

    Contributed by Perry Greene on Apr 5, 2012
    based on 1 rating
     | 6,014 views

    The first three feasts (Passover, Unleavened Bread, and Firstfruits) on the Jewish calendar were significant to the death, burial, and resurrection of Jesus.

    1. Signs Two preachers were on the roadside with a sign that read, "The End is Near - turn around now before it’s too late". A passing driver yelled "leave us alone you religious nuts". Then the preachers heard a loud splash. One preacher said to the other, "Do you think we should have just ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

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    Spring Cleaning: A Sermon For The Third Sunday In Lent.

    Contributed by Mark A. Barber on Mar 2, 2021
    based on 1 rating
     | 8,751 views

    Now is a good time to clean our spiritual house as the body of Christ as well as each of us individually.

    Spring Cleaning John 2:13-25 It has been a long and gloomy winter here where I live. So, it is good to see the first signs of spring come. After staying inside most of the season because of the cold, rainy, weather and the persistence of the Coronavirus, houses here tend to get musty and dusty. ...read more

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    Denomination: Independent/Bible

  • Byron Sherman avatar

    Turning Religious Reluctance-11

    Contributed by Byron Sherman on Mar 9, 2019
     | 2,361 views

    11 of ? Jesus bore witness of His Messianic identity to a reluctant but religious woman. God’s people bear witness of Jesus’ identity to reluctant religious people. What does it take to turn that religious reluctancy around? Turning religious reluctance to God requires...

    TURNING RELIGIOUS RELUCTANCE-XI—John 4:1-42 Turning the Religious Lost Attention: What Temptation? A man who was getting a bit overweight, decided to go on a life-altering diet. But one of his main problems with his diet was that he would stop for donuts every morning on the way to work. To make ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

  • Maurice McCarthy avatar

    Shadows Part 1

    Contributed by Maurice Mccarthy on Sep 3, 2019
    based on 1 rating
     | 2,494 views

    In this series we will examine shadows from multiple angles. Shadows and types, shadows of influence, the shadow of death, and so on.

    Shadows Part 1 PPT 1 Series title PPT 2 Message Title What Do You See? (Link: https://commons.wikimedia.org/wiki/Category:Face_or_vase) Do you see two faces or a vase? It depends on what you focus on. When it comes to certain biblical truths some people focus on the shadow and miss the ...read more

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    Denomination: Pentecostal

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    World Communion Sunday 2009

    Contributed by Mark Aarssen on Dec 3, 2009
    based on 11 ratings
     | 17,387 views

    Friends we are to examine ourselves before we partake of communion we are called to search our lives and our hearts for any hidden sin. We are to sweep our hearts clean before God.

    World Communion Sunday 2009 1 Corinthians 11:17-34 Today we join Christians from every country around the world in Celebrating World Communion Sunday. Just think of it all around our globe Christians of every tongue, tribe, and on every continent are doing what we are doing this morning. They ...read more

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    Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

  • David Taylor avatar

    The Gospel Is Narrow, Part 5 Series

    Contributed by David Taylor on Mar 6, 2014
     | 6,062 views

    Open Doors The Gospel is Narrow, part 5

    Open Doors The Gospel is Narrow, part 5 Luke 13:22-30 October 27, 2013 As we started this series, I said that we have no control over when we die but we have lots of control over what we do with the days God has given us. So the psalmist prayed, 'teach us to number our days that we may get a ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

  • Nettie J Pennington avatar

    Stand United Or Fall Divided

    Contributed by Nettie J Pennington on Apr 26, 2022
     | 1,268 views

    Summary: "The eye cannot say to the hand, "I do not need you!" And the head cannot say to the feet, "I do not need you" (1 Corinthians 12:21).

    Father in heaven, hallowed be thy name, thy kingdom come, Lord let your will be done on earth as it is done in heaven. I am glad to be a part of your Ministry of Reconciliation. Lord, help us to pursue holiness and peace. Thank you, Lord, for blessing those who hear your Word and are striving to ...read more

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    Denomination: Other