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Rx For The Soul - Healing For Depression Series

Contributed by Jeff Strite on Feb 3, 2003

based on 518 ratings

| 141,184 views

A case study in clinical depression and what God did to bring healing to Elijah.

OPEN: Psychiatry students were in their college class one day when their professor began a discussion to prove a point. "What we’re going to talk about today," the professor said, "are the emotional extremes that many mentally disturbed people go through… for example “What’s the opposite of joy?" ...read more

Scripture: 1 Kings 19:1-18, 1 Kings 19:1-19

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Rx For The Soul - Relieving Stress Series

Contributed by Jeff Strite on Feb 9, 2003

based on 67 ratings

| 18,472 views

Stress is a common emotion in every person’s life, but God said we should not allow it dominate our lives and gave us, in the life of Jesus, an example of how to deal with the anxieties and worries that bring stress into our lives.

OPEN: An elderly mountain farmer had been involved in an accident between his mule-drawn wagon and an car driven by another man. Now, the farmer was suing the driver, claiming personal injuries as a result of the accident. When the farmer was on the stand, the attorney for the driver of the car ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 8:14-27

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Rx For The Soul - The Cure For Loneliness Series

Contributed by Jeff Strite on Feb 16, 2003

based on 66 ratings

| 15,895 views

The general belief is that if we can find that "special someone" we can cure our loneliness. Genesis 2 tells us why that isn’t true.

OPEN: Being as this is the Valentine Weekend I wanted to share a few quotes by children about love: - Glenn, age 7 - If falling love is anything like learning how to spell, I don’t want to do it. It takes too long. - Tom, age 5 - Once I’m in kindergarten, I’m going to find me a wife. - Kenny, age ...read more

Scripture: Genesis 2:18-25

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Rx For The Soul - Peace For The Mind Series

Contributed by Jeff Strite on Feb 25, 2003

based on 124 ratings

| 19,026 views

Jesus promised a peace unlike that offered by the world. What was the difference between the two, and how can we lay hold of God’s peace?

OPEN: Several years ago, I visited the historic site of Appomattox and heard an amazing story. As I remember it, our guide told of Wilmer McLean who owned a home near Bull Run. His house was seriously damaged during the opening battle of the Civil War, and so, falsely believing he would be safer ...read more

Scripture: Isaiah 26:1-12

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Don't Take With Broccoli (Whose Line Is It?) Series

Contributed by Jeff Strite on Mar 2, 2003

based on 67 ratings

| 10,510 views

Caiaphas was allowed to give one of the most powerful prophecies regarding Jesus’ mission to earth. And yet, Caiaphas was a ruthless, ungodly and illegitimate High Priest. Why would God use him for this purpose?

OPEN: A mother shared this incident about taking her son to the doctor: “Because of an ear infection, my young son, Casey, had to go to the pediatrician. I was impressed with the way the doctor directed his comments and questions to my son. When he asked Casey, "is there anything you are allergic ...read more

Scripture: John 11:33-54

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

The Question That Condemned Jesus - (Whose Line Is It?) Series

Contributed by Jeff Strite on Mar 9, 2003

based on 146 ratings

| 9,166 views

There was one phrase that Jesus never used of Himself... but when others used it, dramatic things would happen. What was that phrase?

OPEN: A Jewish father was concerned about his son. He had not truly raised him to be grounded in the faith of Judaism… So, hoping to remedy this he sent his son to Israel so the boy could experience his heritage. A year later the young man returned home. He said, "Father, thank you for sending ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 26:57-68

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Rsvp Series

Contributed by Jeff Strite on Oct 21, 2001

based on 159 ratings

| 24,772 views

Why did Jesus heal the man with Dropsy? Was it merely a man who happened to be there at the banquet, or was there something more?

OPEN: A teacher at a privately run church school wanted to point out to her children how they should behave when they were at church. So she started out by asking the children what kind of rules that their parents might give before taking them to a nice restaurant. One second-grader excitedly ...read more

Scripture: Luke 14:15-25

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

How Far Would God Go? Series

Contributed by Jeff Strite on Oct 29, 2001

based on 120 ratings

| 23,478 views

Jesus could have made his point with only one of these stories and yet he told all three that day. Why?

OPEN: The boss of a big company needed to call one of his employees about an urgent problem with one of the main computers. He dialed the employees home telephone number and was greeted with a child’s whispered, "Hello?" The boss asked, "Is your Daddy home?" "Yes," whispered the small voice. ...read more

Scripture: Luke 15:1-24, Luke 15:11-24

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

A View From Heaven Series

Contributed by Jeff Strite on Nov 4, 2001

based on 87 ratings

| 17,068 views

Giving to God can get Heaven’s attention and have benefits that only the faithful can realize.

Open: A preacher died and found himself waiting in line at the Pearly Gates. Ahead of him was a guy dressed in sunglasses, a loud shirt, leather jacket and jeans. Saint Peter addresses him, "Who are you, so that I may know whether or not to admit you into Heaven?" The guy replies, "I’m Joe ...read more

Scripture: Philippians 4:10-19

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Showers Of Blessing Series

Contributed by Jeff Strite on Nov 12, 2001

based on 88 ratings

| 32,909 views

What would a prophecy about Jesus have to do with the idea of tithing?

A minister took his son with him one night to a small church where he’d been invited to preach. At the entrance of the church building, they passed a little table with a box on it and a sign which read "Alms Box." Reaching into his pocket, the preacher took out $10 and dropped it in. When the ...read more

Scripture: Malachi 3:1-12, Malachi 3:7-12

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Recieving The Riches Of God Series

Contributed by Jeff Strite on Nov 19, 2001

based on 101 ratings

| 24,260 views

The parable of the dishonest steward is perhaps the most uncomfortable one to preach on. But, there may be more there to learn than we had previously thought.

A man took his seat in the theater, but he was too far from the stage. He whispered to the usher, "This play is a mystery, and I like this type of play so much I really watching them close up so I can catch all of the dialogue. If you’ll get me a better seat I’ll give you a handsome tip." So, ...read more

Scripture: Luke 16:1-15

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Believing To See Series

Contributed by Jeff Strite on Dec 3, 2001

based on 117 ratings

| 13,955 views

If faith is so critical to God... why did He make and fulfill a promise to a man who doubted the message of an angel?

OPENING: "The Floating Ball" from "Heno Head’s Simple Science Object Talks." Take a hairdryer and two ping pong balls. (Since we have a video projector and a long worship hall, we focused a camera on the demonstration and ran the image thru the projector onto the wall). Turn on the hairdryer and ...read more

Scripture: Luke 1:5-25

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Truth In Advertising Series

Contributed by Jeff Strite on Dec 11, 2001

based on 67 ratings

| 11,088 views

The same angel gives the same basic message to Zechariah and Mary. Zechariah reacts with skepticism while Mary responds with calm acceptance. Why the difference?

OPEN: I recently ran across an article that gave some of the signs of the Christmas season: - A toy store advertised: “Ho, ho, ho spoken here.” - In a bridal boutique sign declared: “Marry Christmas.” - Outside a church – this proclamation: “The original Christmas Club.” - From a department store: ...read more

Scripture: Luke 1:26-38

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

The Exciting Promise Series

Contributed by Jeff Strite on Dec 17, 2001

based on 66 ratings

| 9,307 views

It went just like in the cantatas... except of a couple of small things. (Good physical illustration toward the end that can be used in almost any Christmas sermon)

OPEN: (I began the sermon by bringing out a gaily wrapped golf bag, complete with clubs & irons - I tried hard to make sure it was fairly obvious what was wrapped)Then I asked: “Does anybody know what’s in the package?” The audience seemed to enjoy the humor of the obvious. Then I gave this ...read more

Scripture: Luke 2:1-20

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

The Gift Of The Warm Heart Series

Contributed by Jeff Strite on Dec 24, 2001

based on 74 ratings

| 15,946 views

Christmas can be a very stressful time. But Simeon and Anna hold 3 secrets to getting hold of the peace and tranquility that Christmas is supposed to offer us.

AP story reported in the Indianapolis Star 12/25/99 Dateline LOS ANGELES – A shopping mall Santa Claus had a meltdown after refusing to cuddle a bawling toddler, calling the mother evil and ripping off his beard and costume in front of startled children. Kelly Fornatoro, 33, said she told Santa ...read more

Scripture: Luke 2:21-40

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

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