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  • Jeff Strite avatar

    Congratulations - It's A God! Series

    Contributed by Jeff Strite on Dec 2, 2018
    based on 4 ratings
     | 13,090 views

    Isaiah said the virgin birth was a "sign." Matthew picked up on that, as did the angels. But why was this "sign" so important to us?

    OPEN: A Sunday School put on their own impromptu Christmas pageant. The teachers read the story and provided some props; then they stood back and let the kids dramatize the story on own. One girl grabbed the doll and said, “I’ll be Mary.” A boy shouted, “I’ll be Joseph,” Some of them put on ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

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    The Rebellion Of Korah Is An Example Of The Rebellious False Teachers - Jude 1 V 11(C) Series

    Contributed by Ron Ferguson on Aug 16, 2022
     | 2,366 views

    Jude has been exposing the false teachers quite graphically. One was a murderer, one perverted God's people for money, and here is Korah, a man of rebellion. God put him to the test and he failed. This whole account is examined in this message.

    THE REBELLION OF KORAH IS AN EXAMPLE OF THE REBELLIOUS FALSE TEACHERS - Jude 1 v 11(c) In a previous message we looked at Cain and Korah together. This time only Korah is in the spotlight and the account has been expanded. Jude 1 v 11 Woe to them for they have gone the way of Cain, and for pay, ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

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    A Perfect Christmas - Part 3 Series

    Contributed by Scott Maze on Nov 11, 2021
     | 2,877 views

    For many people, this will be their first Christmas without their husband or their wife, or a son or a daughter, or a father or a mother. For I have good news for each of you: this child will bring Eden.

    It seems many of us are searching for joy this time of year. Let me show you… The top five Christmas songs according to Billboard Charts for this past week were: 5) Mary Did You Know by Pentatonix 4) Rockin Around the Christmas Tree by Brenda Lee 3) Jingle Bell Rock by Bobby Helms 2) Hallelujah by ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Born To Be A King Series

    Contributed by Jeff Strite on Dec 23, 2018
    based on 4 ratings
     | 10,438 views

    Jesus was born in a stable, but He was born to be the King of Kings. Unfortunately there are many people who prefer He stay a baby in a manger and are upset when He is presented as a King.

    OPEN: In New York City there is a 15,000 square foot mansion that you can rent for a mere $35,000 a month. (purchase price: $13.5 million). It sits on 2.3 acres of land in the Bronx and it’s a fit for a King. In fact, it was built for a King… the King of Kings. Back in 1928 a religious order ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

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    All On The Altar Of Sacrifice Series

    Contributed by Jeff Strite on Nov 1, 2020
    based on 6 ratings
     | 12,027 views

    Why did God have the Israelites offer sacrifices? Was He hungry? And does God call on us to make sacrifices in the New Testament era?

    There’s a true story of a church that had a parking problem. Right next door was a store that was closed on Sunday. So they asked the owner if they could use his parking lot. He said that they could use it for 51 Sundays out of the year but it would be chained off one week. They were happy with ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

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    The Sad, Sad Decision Of Cain, The Firstborn Of Adam And Eve (Expanded) – Genesis Chapter 4; Jude 1:12 Series

    Contributed by Ron Ferguson on Aug 16, 2022
     | 1,698 views

    When Jude deals with the ravenous wolves of the false teachers, his thoughts go to three vile people in the Old Testament. Today I am doing only one of those even though we touched on it in the past. Cain is the disobedient and murderous one. We will examine the story in more detail.

    THE SAD, SAD DECISION OF CAIN, THE FIRSTBORN OF ADAM AND EVE (EXPANDED) – GENESIS CHAPTER 4 Jude 1:12 There was an earlier massage that contained Cain and Korah together. Now Cain alone is expanded. Today we look at Cain. {{Jude 1 v 11 “Woe to them for they have gone the way of Cain, and for ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

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    A Son Worth Waiting For - A Christmas Message Series

    Contributed by Scott Maze on Nov 6, 2021
     | 4,786 views

    2 Samuel 7 is a key chapter in the overall plotline of the Bible. The significance of this chapter lies in the promise God makes to David. God promises to build a house, and this promise is called the Davidic Covenant, or David’s Covenant.

    The story of Christmas is splashed across the pages of your Bible long before Mary, Joseph, Wise Men, and the shepherds arrive. We’re exploring the promises made a millennium ahead of Christmas, and it’s these promises that serve as a bedrock granite underneath the holiday season. 2 Samuel 7 is ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Herod And The Wise Men Series

    Contributed by Scott Maze on Nov 9, 2021
     | 4,912 views

    The wise men were religious outsiders who traveled a good distance while the religious insiders were sitting on the front porch of Bethlehem but failed to take another step. The religious insiders watched the religious outsiders pass right by them.

    Today, we begin a short Christmas series entitled The Characters of Christmas. All throughout the story of Christmas, there are major and minor characters who play an important role in making the story of Christmas great theatre. Now, I love to watch a good movie, and I imagine many of you are the ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

  • Jeff Strite avatar

    The Word Was God Series

    Contributed by Jeff Strite on Dec 22, 2019
    based on 4 ratings
     | 13,554 views

    Why was it important for God to become human? And why become a human baby?

    WE OPENED WITH VIDEO “O, What A Gift” (https://www.facebook.com/watch/?v=562729207881472) “I read the story of a woman who saw her friend at church and then, without thinking, said: “Happy Christmas!” The problem was… it was Easter. So, she quickly corrected herself and said, “I’m sorry. I meant ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

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    God The Creator Series

    Contributed by Jeff Strite on Mar 23, 2014
    based on 31 ratings
     | 75,532 views

    Genesis begins "In the beginning God..." What does that mean for us, and what does rest of the first chapter mean for our lives?

    OPEN: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=28sqs5H5hao (It’s a video “Creation Calls” by Brian Doerksen. I immediately followed video with quote by Abraham Lincoln and then immediately began to read from the entire chapter of Genesis 1) Abraham Lincoln once said: “I never behold ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

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    The 12 Days Of Christmas Series

    Contributed by Jeff Strite on Dec 22, 2015
    based on 15 ratings
     | 16,560 views

    When you view the Christmas story in Scripture, it almost seems like God didn't invest much in Jesus' birth. Lowly parent, born in a barn, laid in a manger, announced to mere shepherds. Is there something about this gift of Christ that we're missing?

    https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Yc00HVmkaXY (acapella – fade out at 3:00) Did you notice how much fun those guys had singing that song? That’s the way it ought to be because Christmas is a fun time of the year. There’s another Christmas song that says that Christmas is the ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

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    Born To Be Wild Series

    Contributed by Jeff Strite on Aug 4, 2013
    based on 71 ratings
     | 31,782 views

    What can ferrets and hamsters teach us about our freedom in Christ?

    OPEN: Years ago, there was popular rock group named Steppenwolf. How many of you have ever heard of Steppenwolf? (most raised their hands) How many of you have heard of their song “Born To Be Wild”? (everybody raised their hands) The chorus went like this (I sang it for ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

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    Why Do I Need A Shepherd? Series

    Contributed by Jeff Strite on Mar 21, 2020
    based on 3 ratings
     | 12,927 views

    Jesus said He was the good shepherd. But why do I need Him to do that? Why can't I get along just fine without Him?

    OPEN: Several years ago in the country of Turkey, a flock of sheep made the news. It seems that the shepherds of the flock had been eating breakfast when their sheep began to wander off. Now, ordinarily this wouldn’t have been a problem, except the flock was just a stone’s throw away from a cliff. ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

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    06 - James 3:1-12 Series

    Contributed by Michael Collins on Aug 26, 2021
     | 2,703 views

    This is the 6th of 11 Studies in the Book of James and it talks about the importance of controlling the way we use our tongues, and the ill-effects of being careless with the use of our tongues. Special caution is suggested to those who are teachers of God's word.

    James 3:1-2 My brethren, let not many of you become teachers, knowing that we shall receive a stricter judgment. 2 For we all stumble in many things. If anyone does not stumble in word, he is a perfect man, able also to bridle the whole body. After talking about the importance of possessing a ...read more

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    Denomination: Independent/Bible

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    Born To Be A Savior Series

    Contributed by Jeff Strite on Dec 17, 2012
    based on 84 ratings
     | 41,327 views

    If the Gospel message is all about Jesus coming to die for our sins... why would God waste ink telling about the birth of a baby Jesus in a manger? What possible impact could that story have on our understanding of God’s gift of salvation?

    OPEN: Santa Claus has come into the 21st century – he has an email now. Apparently you can email Santa at Emailsanta.com. It seems they get over a million emails a year, and among those emails are these intriguing comments: • A boy named Jon wrote: “I’m sorry, but I don’t have a chimney... I’ll ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ