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    Teachable Moments Series

    Contributed by Jeff Strite on May 28, 2006
    based on 256 ratings
     | 66,988 views

    It’s sometimes dangerous to forget things... and Deuteronomy 6 is telling us how important it is to teach our families to remember that God should be 1st in our lives. How do we do that?

    OPEN: I once read the true story of woman who had been just learning to golf. She had been at it for about a month or so when her father-in-law invited her to go golfing with him. After teeing off on one of the holes, her father-in-law was intent on finding the ball he had sliced into the ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

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    Spring Cleaning Series

    Contributed by Jeff Strite on Jun 5, 2006
    based on 114 ratings
     | 54,268 views

    The Passover was the first and most important feast day of the Jewish people... but it was only the first feast day of "The Feast of Unleavened Bread". There was a reason for that. Do you know what it was?

    THE SCENE: Israel had been in slavery in Egypt for years. In answer to the prayers of the Israelite people, God sent Moses to Pharaoh with this command: “Let my people go!” But of course Pharaoh wouldn’t listen and so God brought 10 terrible plagues upon Egypt and Pharaoh to convince them that it ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

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    The Bad Dad Series

    Contributed by Jeff Strite on Jun 12, 2006
    based on 124 ratings
     | 30,793 views

    Eli failed his son in 3 very distinct ways. What can we learn from his "bad" example?

    OPEN: Have you ever had something go “bad” in your refrigerator? How can you tell when food is spoiled? Well, one of the first hints might be – when you open the door - it smells like something has died inside. But someone has come up with a list of ways in which we can determine whether our food ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

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    The Prescription For Powerful Peace Series

    Contributed by Jeff Strite on Feb 26, 2006
    based on 66 ratings
     | 35,377 views

    According to a Gallup Poll, many people believe "peace of mind" is critical for success in life. So why doesn’t everybody experience this peace?

    Begin by reciting Galatians 5:22-23a “But the fruit of the Spirit is love, joy, peace, patience, kindness, goodness, faithfulness, gentleness and self-control.” OPEN: Some time back the Gallup organization polled Americans about their most important criteria for judging personal success. They ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

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    God's Idea Of Kindness Series

    Contributed by Jeff Strite on Mar 6, 2006
    based on 67 ratings
     | 29,376 views

    We all like to think of our selves as good, decent, and kind people. But, I was shocked to find out that the Bible tells us kindness doesn’t come naturally to us.

    (this was a sermon centered on the “Fruit of the Spirit" in Galatians 5:22-23a) Open: A Sunday school teacher was telling her class the story of the Good Samaritan, in which a man was beaten, robbed and left for dead. She described the situation in vivid detail so her students would catch the ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

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    The Tree Of Goodness Series

    Contributed by Jeff Strite on Mar 12, 2006
    based on 65 ratings
     | 14,750 views

    The Bible tells us that we should strive for goodness in our lives... but Jesus said no one was good except God. How can we be asked to do something that only God can accomplish?

    Open with audience reciting the following verse: “But the fruit of the Spirit is love, joy, peace, patience, kindness, goodness, faithfulness, gentleness and self-control...” Galatians 5:22-23a OPEN: A preacher once spoke of the fact that some of the people in his congregation had gotten in the ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

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    Getting A Booster Shot Of Faith Series

    Contributed by Jeff Strite on Mar 20, 2006
    based on 57 ratings
     | 23,387 views

    Some Christians never grow up in their faith. And yet, Galatians 5 tells me that God’s Spirit can help me have more faith in my life. How does He do that?

    OPEN: When I listen to Christian radio in the evenings, I’ve often tuned in to a call-in program featuring a wise, grandfatherly gentleman who has that calm reassuring voice capable of melting fear. One night a lady, who was obviously crying, called in and related the following: “I was born blind, ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

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    Csi Jerusalem - The Motive Series

    Contributed by Jeff Strite on Apr 10, 2006
    based on 60 ratings
     | 19,496 views

    The "Motive" of Christ’s death on the cross is fairly clear in Scripture... but there are people who are offended by that message.

    OPEN: (We started the sermon playing the theme music for "CSI Miami". Then commented:) Some of you may be asking “What in the world was that?” That was the theme music from the hit TV show “CSI Miami”. There’s CSI, CSI Miami, and CSI New York… and for the next few weeks we’re going to be ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

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    A Centurion's Story Series

    Contributed by Jeff Strite on Apr 16, 2006
    based on 38 ratings
     | 20,627 views

    A first person portrayal of the Centurion who proclaimed "Surely this was the Son Of God."

    (Everything listed in parenthesis is either a stage direction or a comment meant to give information that was not verbalized as part of the actor’s monologue. Items used for this presentation were: a rented centurion outfit, a short sword, a cat of 9 tails, and a tube of tanning cream to give the ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

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    The Sign Of The Season Series

    Contributed by Jeff Strite on Dec 4, 2006
    based on 79 ratings
     | 34,673 views

    The "sign" the shepherds received was a baby in a manger. But compared to the sights and sounds of the angels in the sky... a baby in a feeding trough would seem somewhat anti-climatic. Why did God do it that way?

    OPEN: A Salvation Army woman was informed by a policeman that a local ordinance would prevent her from ringing her bells to invite contributions. She was contrite and apologetic that she had “broken” the law. But the next day she was back in front of the store… doing a brisker business than ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

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    Are You Prepared For Christmas? Series

    Contributed by Jeff Strite on Dec 11, 2006
    based on 48 ratings
     | 37,508 views

    How did Joseph and Mary prepare for their 1st Christmas? And what does this say about how we can prepare for pleasing God this season?

    OPEN: A new Christmas movie has just come out starring Matthew Broderick and Danny Devito. Does anybody know the name this movie? That’s right “Deck The Halls”. It’s a comedy about two neighbors who engage in a cutthroat competition to have the most decorated home in the neighborhood. Devito’s ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

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    What Gifts Did The Magi Give? Series

    Contributed by Jeff Strite on Dec 18, 2006
    based on 60 ratings
     | 36,364 views

    Wise men came late to the party... but at least they showed up. Then - as now - many are too busy to bother. Why would so many people seek something else to focus on during the Christmas season?

    OPEN: It was almost Christmas Day, and the mother of a 3 year old boy was furiously running from store to store trying to get her last minute shopping done. Suddenly she realized that her son’s pudgy little hand was no longer in hers. Frantically she began to look around and then not finding him ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

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    Star Of Hope For New Years Eve

    Contributed by Jeff Strite on Dec 31, 2006
    based on 117 ratings
     | 52,157 views

    The ball that drops at Times Square is called the "Star of Hope" and on its face are the "wishes" of our nation for courage, peace, fellowship etc. But if we listen to Scripture, we have a hope based on something more than "wishing upon a star."

    OPEN: Tonight at 11:59 pm, over one billion people all across the world will be watching as the “ball” drops in New York City’s Times Square. That got me to wondering about the history of the New Year’s Eve “ball” and what I discovered was intriguing: · The 1st "time-ball" was installed on top of ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

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    Don't Be Fooled By Appearances Series

    Contributed by Jeff Strite on Jan 7, 2007
    based on 69 ratings
     | 23,841 views

    The Israelites had returned from captivity to find their city and their temple in ruins. They rebuilt what they could, but they became despondant because they weren’t wealthy enough to restore the temple to its former glory. However, God gave them insight

    OPEN: An old farmer was about to die and he called his 2 sons to his bedside. He said, "Boys, my farm and the fields are yours. You each have equal shares. I leave you a little ready money, but the bulk of my wealth is hidden somewhere in the ground of the farm. I’m not sure anymore quite where it ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

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    Treasure Hunt Series

    Contributed by Jeff Strite on Jan 14, 2007
    based on 104 ratings
     | 20,111 views

    Our tithes and offerings should be a matter of joy... but too often they’re not. Learn the secret of placing your treasure with God.

    OPEN: Back in 1905, there was baseball game at Salt Lake City, Utah. The Rhyolites were playing the Beattys and the Beattys were up to bat. The pitcher threw the ball, the batter swung - and the ball rocketed toward 1st base. The 1st baseman was a man named William Giffiths, and as he saw the ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ