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    Then Jesus Came Calling Series

    Contributed by Jeff Strite on May 5, 2019
    based on 7 ratings
     | 17,934 views

    Why would people not want Jesus in their lives? Why did John 1:11 say Jesus came to His own, but His own did not receive Him?

    OPEN: There’s a true story told about a plastic surgeon who had a patient that had been injured in a fire. The patient had attempted to save his parents from a burning house, but he couldn't get to them in time... and they died. His own face was burned and disfigured. And (as sometimes happens ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

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    Traveling 1st Class Series

    Contributed by Jeff Strite on Jan 26, 2014
    based on 27 ratings
     | 43,932 views

    As Christians we may be traveling on the same "airplane" as the rest of the world. But we have advantages and blessings everyone else does not. We're literally traveling 1st class. But what does that mean and how does that change us?

    OPEN: A plane was on its way to London when a blonde woman in economy class got up and moved into an open seat in the first class section. The flight attendant saw her do this, and politely informed her that she had to sit in economy because that's the ticket she paid for The blonde replied, ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

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    Trying To Trap Jesus - The Easter Story - Day 3 Series

    Contributed by Jenny Franklin on Apr 3, 2023
    based on 1 rating
     | 2,277 views

    Over the next few days, Jesus taught in the temple daily and lodged in Bethany. The religious leaders looked for an opportunity to kill Him and tried to trap Him with questions. Jesus rebuked them publicly. He spoke parables and talking to his disciples about the end times.

    ******************* Over the next few days, Jesus taught in the temple daily and lodged in Bethany. — Cursed the Fig Tree - Mark 11:12-14 — Temple Cleansed - Mark 11:15-19, Isaiah 56:7 — Children in the Temple - Matthew 21:12-17, Psalm 8:2 — Withered Fig Tree - Mark 11:20-26 The religious ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Remember To Do This... Series

    Contributed by Jeff Strite on May 25, 2014
    based on 49 ratings
     | 45,530 views

    As soldiers of Christ, this passage gives us our marching orders. What can we learn from what Jesus instructed His disciples to do on their mission?

    OPEN: I read the true story of a newly married flight engineer with the Air Force who had planned a weekend getaway with his new bride. But on Friday, his squadron called and told him he was to leave the next afternoon for an eight-day mission. His wife was obviously disappointed. "Don't you ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

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    The Father Figure Of Freedom Series

    Contributed by Jeff Strite on Jun 21, 2015
    based on 11 ratings
     | 30,067 views

    Moses was the father figure to Israel of their Heavenly Father, just as earthly father are also father figures who point to God. But how do earthly fathers reflect a Heavenly God? And just who is this prophet Moses' spoke of?

    James Dobson once told of the time his 2 year old son Ryan said grace. He said: “He had watched his mother and me pray before we ate each meal, but he had never been asked to say grace. One day, when I was out of town on a business trip, Shirley spontaneously turned to our toddler and ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

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    What Does A "grownup" Church Look Like? Series

    Contributed by Jeff Strite on Jul 26, 2020
    based on 5 ratings
     | 11,221 views

    Paul tells the church at Ephesus that one of their goals should be to "growup" and no longer be children. But how would they know when they had accomplished that? What are the marks of a mature congregation?

    OPEN: My grandson Benjamin (the apple of my eye) is 2 years old, and I know that one day someone is going to ask him this question: “What are you going to be when you …. (grow up)?” As I was doing research for the sermon this morning I found there was huge number of children’s books with this ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

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    The Kiss Of A Prostitute Series

    Contributed by Jeff Strite on Feb 24, 2013
    based on 228 ratings
     | 63,626 views

    When would the kiss of a prostitute EVER be acceptable? When it honored the man who forgave her sins.

    Alan Calhoun of Bristol, Connecticut told of a tag sale (garage sale) he and wife had several years ago. They had decided to put out a mirror they’d received as a wedding gift. The reason they were selling it was that it had a gaudy aqua-colored metal frame and they just couldn’t find a room in ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

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    The Beginning And The End Series

    Contributed by Jeff Strite on Apr 25, 2020
    based on 3 ratings
     | 17,454 views

    Jesus said He was the Alpha and the Omega, the Beginning and the End, the 1st and the Last. What does that mean for us and how can that change our lives?

    Back in 2008, there was a surprise best selling book entitled: “Not Quite What I Had Planned - 6-Word Memoirs by Writers Famous & Obscure” Notice the first SIX words of the title. “Not Quite What I Had Planned.” The book essentially asked people to sum up their lives in 6 words. Amongst ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

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    The Wonder Of Jesus Accepting Us Series

    Contributed by Jeff Strite on Mar 10, 2013
    based on 105 ratings
     | 30,730 views

    It’s become fashionable for churches to "target" a specific audience in their messages and ministry. But is that really such a good idea? Is it possible that in targeting specific groups we might be undermining our real ministry?

    OPEN: In my files I ran across these nuggets of wisdom from little children: Patrick, age 10 - "Never trust a dog to watch your food." Hannah, age 9 - "When your dad is mad and asks you, ’Do I look stupid?’ don’t answer." Taylia, age 11 - "When your mom is mad at your dad, don’t let her brush ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

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    Sanctified Saints Series

    Contributed by Jeff Strite on Jul 17, 2016
    based on 7 ratings
     | 23,113 views

    Sanctification can be a very intimidating word. But why is that? What does it mean? And how can I be "sanctified?"

    Do you remember your days in High School? Do you remember being asked questions on tests and you didn’t know the answer? What did you do when that happened? (Some left the space blank, others made it up) Well, here are actual answers given by High School students to real test questions. I ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

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    Sibling Rivalry Series

    Contributed by Jeff Strite on Sep 23, 2018
    based on 3 ratings
     | 13,385 views

    Sibling rivalry starts with one person feeling they've been slighted. They deserved to be treated better. And expect this kind of rivalry in children - it's when we become adults that this desire to "be the star" can destroy families, churches and relationships.

    OPEN: Video - https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=iVI2fX-1uPU That clip was from a popular TV series called “This Is Us” where a couple of the main actors (brothers Kevin and Randall) get into a fight. The scene is an excellent example of a common conflict most families experience called ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

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    A Change In Religion Series

    Contributed by Jeff Strite on Jan 12, 2020
    based on 5 ratings
     | 14,965 views

    What did Jesus mean when He told Nicodemus "You must be born again"? And what does His comment about being "born of the water and the Spirit" mean to us today?

    OPEN: A man was obviously lost. He saw a little boy was standing by the side of a road and a and pulled up beside him. “Sonny,” he said, “do you know how to get to town?” The kid said, “No sir, I don’t.” Then the man said, “Well do you know the way to route 20?” The little boy said, “No.” And the ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

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    Looking To The Future

    Contributed by Jeff Strite on Dec 29, 2013
    based on 41 ratings
     | 48,301 views

    What did the angels mean when they asked the disciples "Why do you stand here looking into the sky?" Were they rebuking them for wanting to see Jesus when He came back? Or was there something deeper that they (and we) need to hear?

    It seems Moody Bible Institute supports a home for mentally handicapped children. One day the President of Moody (Joseph Stowell) went there for a visit. While walking through the corridors, he noticed that the windows were covered with tiny little hand prints. He asked the director, what that ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

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    How Will You Finish?

    Contributed by Barry O Johnson on Oct 13, 2018
    based on 1 rating
     | 26,137 views

    When we accept Jesus as Lord there is an excitement. We want to save the world. But over time the world beats so many of us into silence. This message is about how the Apostle Paul refused to let circumstances keep him from finishing his race.

    The book of Philippians – The Back Story Roman Prison: The Tullianum (Keep) When we read scripture sometimes knowing the circumstances from which they were written can paint what we read in a totally different light. Paul’s letter to the Philippians is an excellent example of this. It’s common ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

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    What Jesus Touches, He Changes. Series

    Contributed by Jeff Strite on Apr 24, 2016
    based on 17 ratings
     | 59,891 views

    His name had been Saul, but that - along with his entire life - was changed when he met Jesus. What changed him and what can we learn from his experience?

    OPEN: There is a story about a little girl who proudly wore a shiny cross on a chain around her neck. One day her preacher noticed how proud she seemed to be of her pretty cross, and said to her, “Honey, don't you know that the cross Jesus died on wasn't beautiful like the one you're ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ