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  • Jeff Strite avatar

    The Lion Of God Series

    Contributed by Jeff Strite on Oct 19, 2014
    based on 28 ratings
     | 53,001 views

    Quick question: Who was Othniel? Give up? Most people would. He's not all that memorable to most believers... but he was to God. God chose him to be the very first judge of Israel. But why him, and why should we care?

    OPEN: “Muhammad Ali” was probably one of the greatest heavyweight boxers in the sport's history. Not only was he a skilled boxer, he was very good at self-promotion, and he’d use clever pieces of short poetry to catch the imagination of his audience. For example, before his fight ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

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    God Alone

    Contributed by James May on Jun 1, 2014
    based on 4 ratings
     | 24,927 views

    God Alone is God! Worship God Alone.

    God Alone By Rev. James May We live in an hour when everything about God is being questioned. The faith of those who would trust in him is being tested, tried and proven by the words of men, the circumstances of life and the pressures to fit into the mold that has been set before us. Which ...read more

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    Denomination: Independent/Bible

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    The God Of Gold Series

    Contributed by Jeff Strite on Feb 22, 2015
    based on 16 ratings
     | 24,386 views

    How can I tell if money has become my "god?" What is the tell-tale sign of this kind of idolatry, and what can this idolatry do to me that Jesus is warning me against?

    (Comments before the scripture reading and prayer): This sermon series has been entitled “The Guardrails of Life” with the intention of exploring the guardrails God has set up for our lives to keep us from going off the road in our faith and crashing our lives and relationships. ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

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    The Kiss Of God Series

    Contributed by Jeff Strite on Feb 11, 2013
    based on 94 ratings
     | 29,137 views

    Warren Buffett believed his donation of $37 billion dollars to the Gates Foundation would buy him a place in heaven? Is that possible? Can we buy our way into heaven? Can we work our way in? Or is there another way?

    OPEN: A man and wife were sitting in their living room when they noticed their neighbor across the street pull up in to his drive. He stepped out of the car with flowers in his hand, met his wife at the door and laid a passionate kiss on her. As they watched all this play out across the ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

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    Autocorrecting God

    Contributed by Rodney V Johnson on Jun 9, 2024
     | 751 views

    If you find yourself thinking that "maybe" the Bible is not correct in some of the things it teaches us as Christians then you need to read this message as you might find yourself in a position where you are correcting God about something He has commanded.

    Autocorrecting God Scripture: Genesis 3:1-6; Genesis 5:1-3; Proverbs 14:12 Good morning, Strangers Rest! The title of my message this morning is “Autocorrecting God.” Two weeks ago, I told you that of all of God’s creation we are what He values most. On last Sunday, I told you that we ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

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    Armor Of God PRO Sermon

    Contributed by Sermon Research Assistant on Oct 26, 2025
    based on 3 ratings
     | 131 views

    God equips believers with spiritual armor to stand firm against life’s battles, offering strength, courage, and victory through His presence and truth.

    Friends, some weeks feel like a wrestling match from sunup to sundown. Bills stack up. Deadlines creep closer. The phone pings with headlines that twist your stomach. The mind can hum with a hundred what-ifs—What if I fail? What if the doctor is right? What if I can’t fix this? Have you ever felt ...read more

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    Building An Altar Of Worship Series

    Contributed by Stuart Blount on Aug 10, 2005
    based on 47 ratings
     | 34,716 views

    God is looking for a people who will build an altar of worship. It is that concept that some captured my attention. In particular the place that the altar plays in Old Testament worship, and it’s accompanying challenge to you and I.

    Egypt is synonymous of our world and it’s accompanying bondage. God’s desire for Israel was that they would be free from Egypt to worship him without constrain, that’s the story of Exodus. The first 2 commandments – EXODUS 20:1-6 Worship is that central affirmation of God in our lives, above ...read more

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    Denomination: Pentecostal

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    Paving The Way Through Stewardship Series

    Contributed by Scott Kircher on Apr 3, 2011
    based on 14 ratings
     | 4,500 views

    Stewardship. What does proper stewardship entail and how does sacrifice play into proper stewardship? Why would God call us to sacrifice and how exactly does the Bible tell us to sacrifice?

    Paving the Way through Stewardship Matthew 6:19-24 Why Sacrifice? Sacrifice Draws me Closer to God – Matthew 6:21 Sacrifice Frees me From Materialism – Matthew 6:24 How to sacrifice? Sacrifice the Best, NOT the Worst – Malachi 1:6-8 Sacrifice Willingly, NOT Unwillingly – 2 Corinthians 8:1-5, ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

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    Calling All Angels Series

    Contributed by Pat Cook on May 2, 2006
    based on 16 ratings
     | 4,463 views

    This talks about the role that angels played on the first Resurrection day. God used them because He wanted to, not because He had to. It’s the same with His servants today.

    Luke 24:1-8 – Calling All Angels Tonight we are continuing to look at various angles of the resurrection and what it means for us today. Tonight’s message is a thought I have never preached on before, and I hope that it speaks to your heart. I’m talking about angels. Let’s read Luke 24:1-7. ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Trusting In The Futures Series

    Contributed by Larry Thompson on Mar 19, 2015
     | 7,664 views

    Decisions we make today impact our future for His kingdom; Pain may play a role in your future; truth today will transform your future; pleasing God is the purpose of your future

    DEFINING MOMENTS – PART THREE TRUSTING IN THE FUTURES JOSHUA 24:14-18 - DR. LARRY L. THOMPSON (2015) Introduction: (Pastor opens with story of visit by President of Insurance Company – “You’ve just made the biggest mistake in your life!”) Cody Delistraty has ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Character Study Of Priscilla – Wife Of Aquila, Teacher Of Apollos Series

    Contributed by Rev. Samuel Arimoro on Mar 26, 2025
     | 1,021 views

    Priscilla was a faithful servant, teacher, and disciple of Christ. Her life teaches that women can play a significant role in ministry, that marriages should be focused on God, and that teaching and hospitality are powerful tools in spreading the Gospel.

    CHARACTER STUDY OF PRISCILLA – WIFE OF AQUILA, TEACHER OF APOLLOS By Rev. Samuel Arimoro Main Text: Acts 18:24-26 "Now a certain Jew named Apollos, born at Alexandria, an eloquent man and mighty in the Scriptures, came to Ephesus... So he began to speak boldly in the synagogue. When Aquila ...read more

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    Denomination: Assembly Of God

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    "God’s Vision For His Church- Koinonia” Series

    Contributed by Clarence Eisberg on Jun 8, 2022
     | 2,252 views

    The sermon opens with an illustration of people attending a foot ball game or a basketball game sitting next to each other...They come in as strangers and leave as strangers. The Church must be different. some illustrations from Max Lucado, & others.

    In Jesus Holy Name June 12, 2022 Text: Acts 2:42 Redeemer Lutheran “God’s Vision for His Church- Koinonia” This is a very big week for Basketball fans. The Boston Celtics and San Francisco Warriors are playing for the National Championship. Warrior fans will ...read more

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    Denomination: Lutheran

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    God Is Not Fair

    Contributed by Reg Watson on Jun 23, 2004
    based on 34 ratings
     | 15,942 views

    God is not fair in the way he deals with us. For that we can be thankful. Instead of being fair, he shows us mercy and grace.

    “The Unfairness of God” Psalm 103:8-10 June 20, 2004 When was the last time you felt like you were treated unfairly? When did you last think, “That’s not fair”? It doesn’t matter what it was about, it could have been anything. You just simply felt that whatever it was that happened, it wasn’t ...read more

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    Denomination: Holiness

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    Groping For God

    Contributed by Clark Tanner on Jan 1, 2001
    based on 58 ratings
     | 6,032 views

    The phrase that defines all of mankind, for all time.

    As I began to study this portion of scripture in preparation for a sermon, a phrase jumped out at me as one that could be used to define all of mankind, in all of history. “...if perhaps they might grope for Him and find Him...” Now before I go any further with that, let me make clear that ...read more

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    Denomination: Orthodox

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    Knowing God

    Contributed by Steve Shepherd on Feb 18, 2004
    based on 204 ratings
     | 22,782 views

    Knowing God is the most important thing that can take place in life.

    INTRO.- ILL.- A Sunday School teacher at Calvary Temple in Compton, CA, once asked her students this question. WHAT DO YOU THINK GOD LOOKS LIKE? Here are the answers the children gave. - A human being with a heart, feet, eyes like fire, and He shampoos his hair everyday. - He’s tall, gray ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ