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  • The Sign Of Wine Series

    Contributed by Jeff Strite on Feb 27, 2017
    based on 9 ratings
     | 30,653 views

    What was the purpose of "signs" in Jesus ministry? And what did this particular sign have to say to us?

    OPEN: The Chicago suburb of Oak Lawn had a problem - motorists weren't coming to a complete stop at stop signs. So in 2007 the Mayor came up with a creative solution. He added a second, smaller octagonal sign the town's 50 or so stop signs that read: “STOP And smell the roses” "STOP No really, ...read more

  • A "Come To Jesus" Moment Series

    Contributed by Jeff Strite on Mar 5, 2017
    based on 10 ratings
     | 40,949 views

    A grieving father comes to Jesus to ask him to heal his dying son, and yet Jesus rebukes him. Why? What possible reason could Jesus have to be so harsh with this man?

    OPEN: An instructor was conducting a seminar for executives and focusing on the topic of decision making. So he started out telling the story of 5 frogs sitting on a log. “Four of the frogs decide to jump into the water. How many frogs are there left on the log?” The class almost unanimously ...read more

  • The Sign Of The Sabbath Series

    Contributed by Jeff Strite on Mar 12, 2017
    based on 11 ratings
     | 27,770 views

    Why would Jesus heal a man on the Sabbath and then tell the man (in violation of the Sabbath rules of the Pharisees) to pick up his mat and walk?

    OPEN: There’s a story I read once of 3 umpires who were talking about the feeling of power they had on the baseball field. As they talked about what gave them this sense of empowerment, the 1st umpire said – “I call ‘em as I see ‘em.” The 2nd smiled and said, “That ain’t nothing. I call ‘em as ...read more

  • The Food Sign Series

    Contributed by Jeff Strite on Mar 20, 2017
    based on 14 ratings
     | 36,815 views

    Jesus did many miracles but only 2 are told about in all four Gospels. One is the miracle of Jesus' resurrection... and the other is the miracle of the feeding of the 5000. The question is "Why are these 2 the only miracles listed that in all 4?"

    (Note: I put a large piece of Matzah bread on the communion table for a physical illustration later in the sermon) OPEN: (We put a “McDonald’s sign” – without the word McDonalds – up on the screen) Does anybody recognize this? That’s right, it’s the symbol for McDonalds. The first McDonalds ...read more

  • The Sign Of Fear Series

    Contributed by Jeff Strite on Mar 26, 2017
    based on 11 ratings
     | 25,738 views

    The disciples weren't afraid of the storm. And they weren't really afraid of Jesus. What was it that they were afraid of that day? And what did Jesus do to deal with their fear?

    I once read the story of a man who was hitch hiking on a very dark night in the middle of a storm. It was late at night and no cars were passing. The storm was fierce and the winds strong he could hardly see a few feet ahead. Suddenly, he saw a car coming towards him and stop. Without further ...read more

  • Can You See This Sign? Series

    Contributed by Jeff Strite on Apr 2, 2017
    based on 10 ratings
     | 26,813 views

    The blind saw Jesus, but the Pharisees couldn't. What were the differences in their blindnesses and what can we learn from the man born blind?

    (Before reading the text and opening with prayer, we sang the following chorus: “I saw the light, I saw the light No more darkness, no more night Now I’m so happy, no sorrow in sight For praise the Lord… I saw the light.”) OPEN: When I’m preparing for a sermon, a lot of times I’ll take little ...read more

  • The Walking Billboard Series

    Contributed by Jeff Strite on Apr 9, 2017
    based on 8 ratings
     | 25,564 views

    Why would Jesus show up 4 days late for the funeral of one of His best friends? What was Jesus trying to teach and what can we learn from this miracle/"sign"?

    OPEN: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Y3lp0z981iM (Mark Lowry time stamp: 15:32-16:47) When the dead sit up… the funeral’s over. (That’s the last sentence in Mark Lowry’s segment on YouTube) In Jesus’ ministry He raised only 3 people from the dead. 1. The son of the widow from Nain. 2. The ...read more

  • The Journey Of Hope Series

    Contributed by Jeff Strite on Nov 26, 2017
    based on 3 ratings
     | 21,258 views

    What was it about the message of Gabriel about the Christ child that changed the world?

    OPEN: (This sermon began with a clip from the Sony movie “The Star” – a cartoon rendition of the nativity as seen through the eyes of the animals that might have been there. Today’s movie clip showed Mary being told by the angel of her impending pregnancy) The video clip we saw retold the scene in ...read more

  • Journey Of Love Series

    Contributed by Jeff Strite on Dec 4, 2017
    based on 5 ratings
     | 18,839 views

    God tells us that Joseph was a "just man" because he was "unwilling to put (Mary) to shame, resolved to divorce her quietly." What does that mean? And what does difference can it make to our faith?

    OPEN: (We began the service with a clip from the movie "The Star" that showed Mary and Joseph at their wedding party just before Mary is going to tell Joseph that she's pregnant with the Christ Child) There’s a true story about a grade school class that was putting on a Christmas which included ...read more

  • Journey To Joy Series

    Contributed by Jeff Strite on Dec 11, 2017
    based on 4 ratings
     | 16,210 views

    The angel announced a message of "great joy". But the world often confuses Joy with Happiness and ends up being disappointed. What brings us joy and what difference does that make in our lives?

    OPEN: I love to sing Christmas Carols, so this morning we’re going to start out the sermon with “Joy to the World”. If you would, stand and sing it with me. 1. Joy to the world the Lord has come, let earth receive her King Let every heart prepare him room And heaven and nature sing, and heaven and ...read more

  • Jesus The Path To Peace Series

    Contributed by Jeff Strite on Dec 17, 2017
    based on 3 ratings
     | 13,116 views

    Peace on earth? With wars and rumors of wars what possible peace could the angels be announcing? And how does the baby Jesus fit into all this?

    OPEN: I love to sing Christmas Carols, so this morning I want you to stand and sing 3 verses of “Silent Night” with me. 1. “Silent night, holy night! All is calm, all is bright. Round yon Virgin, Mother and Child. Holy infant so tender and mild, Sleep in heavenly peace, sleep in heavenly ...read more

  • Led By The Star Series

    Contributed by Jeff Strite on Dec 24, 2017
    based on 4 ratings
     | 16,835 views

    What was the star that led the Wisemen to Jesus and what difference does that make to us today?

    OPEN: Years ago I wrote a song about the Wise Men. The first verse went this way “Out in the fields, watching the sky. Looking to heaven, searching on high. Troubled by things I’d seen on this earth, I knew that my answer lay with a child’s birth. For the prophecy said that a star in the sky, ...read more

  • The Seed Of Promise Series

    Contributed by Jeff Strite on Dec 31, 2017
    based on 4 ratings
     | 33,510 views

    Jesus came to do 2 things: save the lost and build His church. But how was He going to build His church and what tool did He give us to use to help Him do that?

    There’s a true story about a young boy named “Greggy” who was playing on beach. He spent long hours working on intricate sand castles; whole cities would appear beneath his hands. But then one day, some bullies came along and the kicked and smashed them all. And they did this day after day after ...read more

  • The First Fruits Series

    Contributed by Jeff Strite on Jan 7, 2018
    based on 6 ratings
     | 27,585 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

  • What Do You Have? Series

    Contributed by Jeff Strite on Jan 14, 2018
    based on 6 ratings
     | 55,314 views

    Peter said to the lame man "such as I have give I thee". What did he have to offer that made the difference that day, and what do WE have that can make the difference today?

    Years ago, I learned this cute little camp song. If you know it, sing along with me. “Peter and John went to pray – they met a lame man on the way He held out his palm and asked for an alm – and this is what Peter did say 'Silver and gold have I none, but such as I have give I thee In the name of ...read more