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  • Jeff Strite avatar

    Stand Firm Series

    Contributed by Jeff Strite on Dec 30, 2022
    based on 4 ratings
     | 15,864 views

    The world lives by the concept of "go along to get along" but God says "no - stand firm and stand for Me!" Why is that important to God and how do we "stand firm?"

    OPEN: The story is told of a man who was on his way to a costume ball on a Sunday evening. He’d rented a fairly realistic Satan Costume. It was a red suit with a tail and a skintight mask with horns. It was a quality outfit, and … he kind of looked like Satan. In order to get to the party, he had ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

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    Listening For His Still, Small Voice

    Contributed by Les Buttolph on Sep 13, 2025
     | 249 views

    God speaks to us when we drown out the world's noise

    Fearing his wife was losing her hearing, a man stood at the back of the kitchen as she was washing dishes in the sink and said “I love you”. Hearing no response, he moved closer, again saying, “I love you”. Again, hearing no response, he stands directly behind her and says, “I love you”. She ...read more

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    Denomination: Methodist

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    My Times Are In Your Hands

    Contributed by John Gaston on Sep 17, 2025
     | 1,199 views

    If you watch the nonstop news, you might be tempted to despair! David faced a period of discouragement. In Psalm 31 we see David's hard plight but watch as he wrestles to trust & find hope and victory in God. It points us how to do it.

    MY TIMES ARE IN YOUR HANDS Ps. 31:15 INTRODUCTION A. HUMOR: YOU KNOW YOU’RE IN TEXAS IN JULY WHEN… 1. The best parking place is determined by shade instead of distance. 2. Hot water now comes out of both taps. You can make sun tea instantly. 3. You learn that a seat belt buckle makes a ...read more

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    Denomination: Assembly Of God

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    Life From The Grave Series

    Contributed by Jeff Strite on Mar 30, 2024
    based on 2 ratings
     | 4,583 views

    Jesus said "on the third day I will rise." But did He? And how can we be confident of Christ's resurrection?

    The 53rd chapter of the Old Testament book of Isaiah is a powerful passage. For centuries Jewish Rabbis believed it talked about the coming Messiah. But they struggled with the message Isaiah 53 spoke of the Messiah as A SUFFERING SAVIOR: “He has borne our griefs and carried our sorrows; yet we ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

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    Revelation Lesson #17 Series

    Contributed by Phillip Smith on Apr 10, 2024
     | 817 views

    In the evil spirit realm, Satan and his beast have created an evil influencer to tempt mankind to fornicate–sin–by turning from the will of God to doing the will of Satan. This influencer is described as a great whore.

    A thorough study of the Revelation of Jesus Christ, which God gave unto him, to show his servants things which must shortly come to pass. (Rev. 1:1) Welcome to our study of the Revelation of Jesus Christ given unto Apostle John. I am Phillip Smith, your host and fellow servant of our Lord and ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

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    Measure Upon Measure – Judgment And Condemnation – The Restoration Of God - Part 16 (Section 2) Series

    Contributed by Ron Ferguson on Jul 27, 2025
     | 116 views

    This is the second part of the great transformation from condemnation, having been declared guilty, to what we are in Jesus Christ. Jesus took all the condemnation for us and we have justification. It is a wonderful appropriation of righteousness. That is what we will look at now.

    MEASURE UPON MEASURE – JUDGMENT and CONDEMNATION – THE RESTORATION OF GOD - Part 16 (Section 2) This is the second part of the great transformation from condemnation, having been declared guilty, to what we are in Jesus Christ. Jesus took all the condemnation for us and we have justification. ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

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    What Is That To You? You Follow Me!

    Contributed by John Gaston on Oct 4, 2025
    based on 1 rating
     | 888 views

    Peter had denied the Lord 3X. When the Lord told Peter how he would die, he wanted to know about John. Jesus said, "What is that to you? You follow Me!" We're looking at 4 things that distract us from following Jesus.

    WHAT IS THAT TO YOU? YOU FOLLOW ME! John 21:18-22 INTRODUCTION A. HUMOR: Gifts from Heaven 1. A kitten climbed a 15-foot tree in a pastor’s front yard and climbed all the way to the top, and started crying loudly. The pastor’s children asked him to save it, so he pulled the tree over sideways, ...read more

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    Denomination: Assembly Of God

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    Hope Has Come Christmas Program Series

    Contributed by Michael Mccartney on Dec 11, 2025
     | 118 views

    Christmas always reminds me of Jesus – Especially how He fulfilled so many prophecies and promises from God’s Word (He fulfilled 300 of them in accordance with the Bible)

    Christmas Program School 2025 – Hope has Come! Survey: Top Ten Christmas Characters The most popular Christmas characters: 1. Santa Claus: The quintessential symbol of Christmas, Santa Claus embodies the spirit of giving and joy. He is known for his red suit, white beard, and the tradition of ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

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    It Started With An Argument Series

    Contributed by Michael Stark on Dec 22, 2025
     | 112 views

    Our salvation from sin began with an argument between an angel and God Who created all things.

    “Now the birth of Jesus Christ took place in this way. When his mother Mary had been betrothed to Joseph, before they came together she was found to be with child from the Holy Spirit. And her husband Joseph, being a just man and unwilling to put her to shame, resolved to divorce her quietly. ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Remembering Your Sacrifice

    Contributed by Scott Sharpes on Sep 5, 2002
    based on 149 ratings
     | 6,929 views

    Special sermon for 9-11 honoring Police and Firefighers. Remembering their sacrifice, remembering the sacrifice of Christ, and remembering to lay down your life as a living sacrifice.

    Title: Remembering Your Sacrifice 09/08/02 West Side Text: Romans 8:35-39 A.M. Service Purpose: Special service honoring our local Police and Firefighters. A 9-11 Sunday Morning Service. May be used at any ...read more

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    Denomination: Nazarene

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    Give Praise To The Lord For Freedom

    Contributed by Timm Meyer on Jul 6, 2004
    based on 20 ratings
     | 6,481 views

    PENTECOST 5(A) - Believers give praise to the Lord for freedom because wickedness loses and God is victorious.

    GIVE PRAISE TO THE LORD FOR FREEDOM Jeremiah 20:7-13 - July 4, 2004 Pentecost 5 / Independence Day JEREMIAH 20:7-13 7O LORD, you persuaded me, and I was persuaded; you overpowered me and prevailed. I am ridiculed all day long; everyone mocks me. 8Whenever I speak, I cry out proclaiming ...read more

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    Denomination: Lutheran

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    Beyond The Cross

    Contributed by Chris Talton on May 14, 2003
    based on 98 ratings
     | 59,254 views

    The message of Easter is hope. There is something beyond the cross - beyond the suffering. There is resurrection.

    April 20, 2003 Colossians 1:24-27 “Is there anything beyond the cross?” INTRODUCTION A Sunday School teacher asked her class to write one sentence each on "What Easter Means to Me." One pupil wrote: "Egg salad sandwiches for the next two weeks!" As a child, I might have said ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    The Immeasurable Difference Between Our 'deservings' And Our 'receivings' Series

    Contributed by Peter Bines on Sep 10, 2005
    based on 10 ratings
     | 5,505 views

    What is written in big letters all over the book of Jonah is God’s great grace and patience; His amazing mercy and kindness. How little we deserve it; in fact we don’t deserve it at all. As Richard Baxter put it: “What an astonishing thought it will be to

    JONAH CHAPTER THREE INTRODUCTION During the construction of the Golden Gate Bridge over San Francisco Bay, the work fell badly behind schedule because a number of workers had accidentally fallen from the scaffold to their deaths. The engineers and administrators couldn’t come up with a solution ...read more

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    Denomination: Independent/Bible

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    Weather-Proofing Against Life's Storms Series

    Contributed by Kevin Higgins on Sep 29, 2005
    based on 24 ratings
     | 9,976 views

    Sermon 4 of 4: Facing the inevitable storms of family life.

    Extreme Home Makeovers Weather-Proofing Against Life’s Storms Psalm 127:1 Woodlawn Baptist Church September 25, 2005 Introduction During World War II Winston Churchill spoke some powerful words that inspired his nation and has continued to inspire today. He said, "We shall fight on the beaches, ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Being A Forgiver Series

    Contributed by D Marion Clark on Nov 15, 2010
    based on 1 rating
     | 3,322 views

    What it takes to be a grace giver - kindness, tenderheartedness, forgiveness.

    Introduction We have come to the end of a chapter rich with teaching about the church and the individual Christian life. Let’s review briefly. The first three chapters of Ephesians form one glorious doxology extolling the riches we have received in Christ Jesus. Chapter 4 addresses the ...read more

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    Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed