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  • Jeff Strite avatar

    The Mystery Of The Feast Of Weeks Series

    Contributed by Jeff Strite on Oct 11, 2020
    based on 8 ratings
     | 9,982 views

    We know the "Feast of Weeks' better by the name "Pentecost." The last major Pentecost in Scripture was where about 3000 people were baptized into Christ. But was there a FIRST Pentecost in the Bible... and if so, what can that Pentecost mean to us?

    We’re going to have a quiz today. I’m gonna give you a famous quote and ask if you think it is in Scripture: 1. "To the victor go the spoils." (False—It’s a quote from "Life of Jackson" by William Learned Marcy) 2. "Can a leopard change his spots?" (True—in Jeremiah ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

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    Do You Know Who You Are? Series

    Contributed by Jeff Strite on May 14, 2020
    based on 5 ratings
     | 11,321 views

    Who are you? Whose name do you bear? And what difference does that make to your life?

    OPEN: There was a famous singer back in the 70’s named Jim Croce. He wrote songs like “Time in a bottle,” “Don’t mess around with Jim”, and others. One of the last songs he wrote began with these words… “Like the pine trees linin' the windin' road, I've got a name, I've got a ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

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    Father Of Another's Son

    Contributed by Ron Freeman, Evangelist on Jun 4, 2016
    based on 19 ratings
     | 12,838 views

    To establish that Joseph was the father of another’s son. He took upon himself a bride, which was with child by another. This lesson honors and commends men like Joseph, who became fathers of another’s son! It also deals with the human drama; of a perceived betrayal of Mary, to her marriage vows.

    INTRODUCTION Outline. 1. Joseph’s Bride 2. Joseph’s Burden 3. Joseph’s Blessing Remarks. 1. This lesson deals with a just and honorable man, that took upon himself to be the father of another’s son, a child that was not his own through conception. There are many men like Joseph today in our modern ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

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    Boredom On The Job Series

    Contributed by Jeff Strite on Jul 13, 2015
    based on 15 ratings
     | 19,702 views

    Boredom is a constant complaint of many workers, but Solomon points to the one thing that can turn the emptiness of the workplace into a powerful tool for our faith. What is this "one thing" that can makes such a big difference for us?

    Back in 2009, a 16-year-old British girl was fired from her office job because her manager saw - on Facebook - that she had said her job was “boring”. She was called into her manager's office and given the following letter: “Following your comments made on Facebook... we feel it ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

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    The Miracle Mom Series

    Contributed by Jeff Strite on May 11, 2014
    based on 36 ratings
     | 110,794 views

    Mary was not a sinless saint. She was a meddling mom. But did that make her a bad mother? Or did it make her a better witness for Christ?

    OPEN: We opened with a Youtube video entitled “An Open Letter To Moms from Kid President”, a cute presentation by a young boy citing “10 things Every Mom Needs To Know” https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=pQ4Rnba85o8 (Start fading out about the 2:49 minute mark) He’s a ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

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    You Reap What You Sow – Israel And Hamas – And The Wider Nations Series

    Contributed by Ron Ferguson on Oct 27, 2023
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    Around the world are demonstrations in support of the Palestinians and Hamas, and bitterness against Israel, even hate. This article looks at that, plus the inroads of socialism and the origin of Allah, and the Islamic mind. Also a small look at how we got into this situation.

    YOU REAP WHAT YOU SOW – ISRAEL AND HAMAS – AND THE WIDER NATIONS [1]. SHAMEFUL GODLESS DEMONSTRATIONS This message will be a bit political but we have to thread through, and tread carefully that we don’t miss the Christian implications of these events. I did post on the Hamas subject earlier ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

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    Learning To Be Content (Full) Series

    Contributed by Ron Freeman, Evangelist on Jan 5, 2021
    based on 2 ratings
     | 4,381 views

    To establish, we must learn: to be content in all life’s situations; to genuinely commend others for their communications (financial support); and, to be contingent (dependent) upon God’s supplying all of our needs according to His riches in glory by Christ Jesus.

    INTRODUCTION Outline. 1. Learning to be Content 2. Learning to be Commending 3. Learning to be Contingent Remarks. 1. In this lesson, we will discuss the theme: "Learning to be Contented.” The apostle Paul now in prison, in the city of Rome: imprisoned for his work in Christ among the ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

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    The Noise Of War Series

    Contributed by Jeff Strite on Jan 22, 2017
    based on 12 ratings
     | 18,427 views

    Joshua heard the commotion in the camp and thought it was the "noise of war". He was partly right and partly wrong. Do you know what Israel was doing and why... and do you understand why God and Moses were so furious with the people?

    At the turn of the century, there was an Iowa singing group named the Cherry Sisters. Following one of their concerts a reporter for The Des Moines Register ran a scathing review He wrote that "Their long skinny arms, equipped with talons at the extremities... waved frantically at the ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

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    The Bad Judge Series

    Contributed by Jeff Strite on Nov 2, 2014
    based on 25 ratings
     | 27,787 views

    God dedicated 57 verses to a wicked judge who ruled as king in Israel for about 3 years. Why would He do that? Is it possible the story of this evil man has something to us about how we should think as Christians?

    OPEN: In Clay County, Kentucky there was a judge named R. Cletus Maricle. He was one of the rare judges I could find online who had been permanently disbarred. You might ask: “Jeff, why was he disbarred?” I’m glad you asked. R. Cletus Maricle was disbarred because he and 7 other ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

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    Trust Not In The Words "the Temple Of The Lord" Series

    Contributed by W Pat Cunningham on Aug 31, 2019
     | 974 views

    In Jeremiah’s words, there is murder, theft, fornication, perjury and the out-and-out worship of money. But we cannot forget the legal murder sanctioned by the Supreme Court.

    Jeremiah 7: 1-15 “The Temple of the Lord. . .” We are encouraged by the Church to listen to the word of the Lord, as much as possible, with ears sensitive to their original meaning. In other words, we listen as the people of Judah, the Jews, would have heard them in the days of Jeremiah. They were ...read more

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    Denomination: Catholic

  • Jeff Strite avatar

    Den Of Iniquity Series

    Contributed by Jeff Strite on Jun 19, 2016
    based on 8 ratings
     | 21,636 views

    Iniquity is sin at its worst. It is the a state where a person is so depraved that evil is normal. How do people get into that way of living and thinking? And how can they escape it?

    Open: Our sermon series over the next few weeks is called “Christianeze” – Christian words that the world around us may not understand. And today’s sermon is on Biblical word: “INIQUITY”. As I was preparing this sermon, one of the questions that came to mind ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

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    Sin - Whose Fault Is It? Series

    Contributed by Jeff Strite on Apr 6, 2014
    based on 28 ratings
     | 43,744 views

    Whose fault was it that Adam and Eve sinned in the Garden? Was it all THEIR fault? Did Satan influence Eve's choice? Was God at fault for their failure?

    OPEN: One of the most popular Christian Hymns of all time was written in the 1700’s by a man named John Newton. Does anybody know the name of that hymn? (Amazing Grace) It’s such a popular hymn that it has been sung by numerous singers down through the years including such artists as ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

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    Baptism

    Contributed by Tony Grant on Oct 3, 2005
    based on 27 ratings
     | 11,078 views

    When we are baptized into the body of Christ, we become part of that great family of believers of all times and places.

    Baptism Acts 2:38-39 8/7/05 2017 words I now invite you to turn in your bibles to the second chapter of the book of Acts and follow alone as I read verses 38 and 39. 38 Peter said to them, "Repent, and be baptized every one of you in the name of Jesus Christ so that your sins may be forgiven; ...read more

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    Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

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    Developing A Vision For Spiritual Growth Series

    Contributed by Tom Shepard on Nov 17, 2006
    based on 34 ratings
     | 16,296 views

    This is the third sermon from Ruth. It shows how Naomi had a vision and developed a plan which affected her future. Our Purpose Driven Vision is included.

    Developing a Vision for Spiritual Growth Ruth 3:1-3, 18 Review: Chapter one shows Naomi is in a bad situation. She has left her own country, lost her husband, lost her two sons and one of her daughters-in-law left her too. In chapter two we find that Naomi and Ruth had returned to Naomi’s ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

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    Sticking With God's Plan And Purpose

    Contributed by Jon Mackinney on Apr 26, 2011
     | 7,081 views

    Here we find a troubling passage in which Jesus is driving the money-changers and their customers out of the Temple. What was the problem, and do we still do it today?

    Passage: Matthew 21:12-17 Intro: This is a story that we are a little uncomfortable with. 1. because we are a little bit taken aback by the strength of Jesus’ behavior. 2. He is knocking over tables and chairs, hitting people with a whip. 3. if we would be honest, we would almost ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical Free