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  • Jeff Strite avatar

    Is Jesus In Here? - 3:16 & Jesus Series

    Contributed by Jeff Strite on Jun 28, 2005
    based on 67 ratings
     | 13,514 views

    As powerful a verse as I Timothy 3:16 is, it seems out of place with verses around it. That is, it seems out of place until we understand "the mystery of godliness". What is the "mystery of godliness?"

    OPEN: 5 year old Johnny was in the kitchen as his mother made supper. She asked him to go into the pantry and get her a can of tomato soup, but he didn’t want to go alone. “It’s dark in there and I’m scared.” She asked again and he persisted. Finally she said, “It’s OK-Jesus will be in ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

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    Listen To Dad Series

    Contributed by Jeff Strite on May 17, 2004
    based on 78 ratings
     | 13,919 views

    In our society, dads have almost become irrelevant. But in God’s mind, fathers are almost indispensable. Find out why.

    OPEN: A writer named Donald Ogden Stewart, had a son away at prep school. When his son reached the age of 14, Stewart wrote him the following letter: "Dear son, now that you have reached the magic age of fourteen, the time has come to tell you about the flowers and the bees. There is a male and a ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

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    Long And Winding Road

    Contributed by Rick Stacy on Apr 13, 2005
    based on 3 ratings
     | 3,203 views

    Joseph and his dreams. A message about hope and the love of God for us. Don’t be afraid to dream God’s dreams in your life.

    A Long and Winding Road Joseph had a dream…And he believed that it was a dream from God. For the next couple of months we will explore the story of a young man who had the strength, personal integrity and discipline to believe what God believed about him. And that makes him very different from ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

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    Our Commitment To God Must Be Consistent

    Contributed by Joe Bedy on Jan 30, 2003
    based on 66 ratings
     | 28,345 views

    Whining,grumbling and complaining are signs of inconsistent faithfulness or consistent unfaithfulness.

    January 30 2003 Central Christian Church St. Petersburg, Florida Joe Bedy Our Commitment to God Must Be Consistent Joshua 24:14-15 Our scripture tonight that Brian read comes from the mouth of Joshua, Joshua was the young man God had chosen and Moses mentored to lead the Jews into the promise ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

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    Living In The Zone

    Contributed by Monty Newton on Jan 29, 2007
     | 2,599 views

    We are in the zone when we serve God by doing what we do best, the best we can, so that others are blessed and God is glorified.

    Title: Living in the Zone Text: I Peter 4:7-11 Thesis: If you want a life that counts, do what you do best, as best you can. (The idea for this message originated from a message by the same title in a series of stewardship messages written by Bryan Wilkerson, pastor of Grace Chapel in ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

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    Don't Hang Up Your Harps & Don't Stop Singing

    Contributed by Vincent Oliver on Feb 26, 2007
    based on 75 ratings
     | 73,718 views

    Eulogy for Derro "Smitty" Smith, a faithful church organist. Sermon can be easily adapted to encourage continued Chritian service.

    Psalm 137:1-6 “By the rivers of Babylon, there we sat down, yea, we wept, when we remembered Zion. We hanged our harps upon the willows in the midst thereof. For there they that carried us away captive required of us a song; and they that wasted us required of us mirth, saying, Sing us one of the ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Life Isn't Fair!

    Contributed by Lew Slade on Dec 22, 2008
    based on 5 ratings
     | 9,594 views

    If God is just why is life so unfair?

    Life isn’t fair? “Life isn’t fair!” How often have you heard those words spoken? We read ‘unfair’ news stories everyday. Widows and pensioners defrauded of their life savings; young women attacked and raped; young men killed or maimed in car accidents; refugees from yet another war in Africa dying ...read more

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    Denomination: Episcopal/Anglican

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    Awesome God Series

    Contributed by K. Edward Skidmore on Aug 21, 2008
    based on 1 rating
     | 6,883 views

    Sermon #6 in the Hymn-writers series is about Rich Mullins who wrote such popular songs as "Awesome God" and "Step by Step"

    Awesome God CHCC: August 24, 2008 INTRODUCTION: Phil. 1:21, “For me, to live is Christ, and to die is gain.” Today I’m finishing up a series of sermons on hymn writers. I’ve talked about several great Christian song writers from the past. But today I want to talk about someone who wrote ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

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    The Reset Of Your Mindset Series

    Contributed by Mark Opperman on Sep 26, 2011
    based on 11 ratings
     | 53,137 views

    God wants to change the way we think and the way we live! Our primary focus is on the mind today, since that is where our actions originate. Let’s take a look at our mindset and ask God to help us change where we need to change.

    The Reset of Your Mindset Romans 8:5-11 I. Evaluate your Mindset – search me, O God II. Surrender your Mindset – you are controlled by the Spirit III. Redirect your Mindset – things above, transform, capture, God-thoughts IV. Encourage your Mindset – The Spirit can help you change! Resurrection ...read more

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    Denomination: Assembly Of God

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    Prayer Keys - Humility Series

    Contributed by Mark Stepherson on Feb 16, 2012
     | 9,286 views

    Humility is being totally consumed with glorifying God and not at all concerned with glorifying self. When I am totally consumed with glorifying God and not at all concerned with glorifying self, I pray as God wants me to pray.

    PRAYER KEYS - HUMILITY One Christmas afternoon, a pastor's wife dropped into a chair and said, “Boy! Am I ever tired!” Her husband looked over at her and said, “I’ve been on my feet for most of two days. I led two special services last night, three today. I’ve ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Getting Into The Game Series

    Contributed by Tim White on Apr 16, 2012
    based on 4 ratings
     | 8,544 views

    Here is a story that was not content sitting on the sidelines and watching life go by. Despite his obstacles, he got into the game.

    Getting Into The Game Of Life Mark 10:46-52 • “Well, beat the drum and hold the phone - the sun came out today! • “We’re born again, there’s new grass on the field. • “A-roundin’ third, and headed for home, it’s a brown-eyed handsome man; • “Anyone can understand the way I feel. • “Oh, put me in, ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Your Adversary The Devil? Again?

    Contributed by Clarence Eisberg on Feb 13, 2013
    based on 1 rating
     | 4,666 views

    This sermon is for the text Luke 4, the Temptation of Jesus, Lent I Jesus is tempted constantly to deny his mission. ((Matt. 1:21) The key is Luke's phrase: "until an opportune time" the same remains for us. some illustrations are from Leonard Sweet and

    In Jesus Holy Name February 17, 2013 Luke 4:1-13 Lent I “Your Adversary the Devil, Again?” When I was a boy, I was told, "Baptists don't do Lent." No one knew why. I suspect that it was an anti-Catholic thing which I pray we are over. It was the old argument, ...read more

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    Denomination: Lutheran

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    A Successful Life

    Contributed by Matthew Mobley on Mar 28, 2008
    based on 4 ratings
     | 4,623 views

    Jesus’ description of a successful life is different than that of most folks.

    Bishop Will Willimon is the resident bishop for the North Alabama Conference of the United Methodist Church. But before he was elected bishop in 2004, he was dean of the chapel at Duke University – one of the most prestigious universities in America. He tells this story from his days at Duke about ...read more

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    Denomination: Methodist

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    Why Celebrate Christmas Series

    Contributed by Rule Digal on Apr 2, 2008
    based on 4 ratings
     | 30,685 views

    D. For sure, God wants us to know His reasons why He had His only begotten Son born into this world. On the night Jesus was born, the angels of God delivered a glorious message to the shepherds to make clear what Christmas is all about. Christmas is all a

    Theme: WHAT CHRISTMAS IS ALL ABOUT Text: Luke 2: 8-14 Introduction A. Greetings: It’s our thanksgiving and Christmas celebration today. So let us greet one another: “Merry Christmas and Happy Thanksgiving.” B. A heated discussion occurred during our pastoral and theological upgrading seminar ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

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    Praise The King Who Saves Series

    Contributed by Timothy Darling on Jul 3, 2006
     | 3,927 views

    The God who delivers from enemies and from death The God who creates the incredible forces of nature. The God who cares for you. Deserves your most intimate and joyful and powerful expressions of praise.

    Praise the King who saves Psalm 95 Unlike some of the psalms, we know almost nothing about the author or the background of this one. It is in Book 4 of the Psalms, so it was probably not written by David. Perhaps it was written a few centuries later, during the time of Hezekiah, who made a ...read more

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    Denomination: Mennonite