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  • Jeff Strite avatar

    The Food Sign Series

    Contributed by Jeff Strite on Mar 20, 2017
    based on 14 ratings
     | 36,715 views

    Jesus did many miracles but only 2 are told about in all four Gospels. One is the miracle of Jesus' resurrection... and the other is the miracle of the feeding of the 5000. The question is "Why are these 2 the only miracles listed that in all 4?"

    (Note: I put a large piece of Matzah bread on the communion table for a physical illustration later in the sermon) OPEN: (We put a “McDonald’s sign” – without the word McDonalds – up on the screen) Does anybody recognize this? That’s right, it’s the symbol for McDonalds. The first McDonalds ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

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    If You Aren’t Fishing, Then You Aren’t Following Series

    Contributed by David Dykes on Oct 9, 2014
    based on 3 ratings
     | 26,500 views

    Good fishermen always EXPECT to catch fish, even if they don’t.

    INTRODUCTION This is the third message from the Gospel According to Mark. I was walking along the shores of the Sea of Galilee just a few days ago where Jesus called His disciples. I got up before sunrise and went out with my Bible to watch the same sun rise over the same mountains around the same ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Are You Ready For The Rapture? Series

    Contributed by David Dykes on Oct 9, 2014
    based on 1 rating
     | 14,890 views

    When the bodies of believers are raptured, they will become like the resurrected body of Jesus.

    INTRODUCTION A nervous young preacher was preaching his first sermon. His topic was the Second Coming of Christ. He quoted from Revelation 22. He ran toward the edge of the platform and said with great enthusiasm, “Behold, I come quickly!” But he lost his train of thought and ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Give Thanks To The Lord For He Is Good Series

    Contributed by Matthew Kratz on Oct 8, 2016
    based on 4 ratings
     | 19,943 views

    Giving thanks for 1) The divine work of Redemption (Psalm 107:1-9), and 2) The divine work of Restoration (Psalm 107:10-15)

    The Pilgrims first celebrated Thanksgiving as we currently know it, with the indigenous peoples of North America. Governor William Bradford in his account of the founding of the Plymouth Plantation explicitly referred to Psalm 107 in his well-known summation of their achievement: “Our fathers ...read more

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    Denomination: Other

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    Engage With The Holy Spirit Series

    Contributed by Brian Bill on Oct 23, 2016
    based on 2 ratings
     | 23,473 views

    Having the Holy Spirit within you is better than having Jesus beside you.

    Engage with the Holy Spirit John 16:7-14 Rev. Brian Bill October 22-23, 2016 Eric Metaxas mentioned in a recent Breakpoint Commentary that if Americans took a theology exam, their only hopes of passing would be if God graded on a curve. LifeWay Research released results of a survey last month ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Creation: God Makes Series

    Contributed by Brian Bill on Dec 7, 2016
    based on 4 ratings
     | 9,001 views

    The story of Scripture is about the glory of the Savior.

    Creation: God Makes Genesis 1:1 Rev. Brian Bill December 3-4, 2016 Prayer Time – Let’s pray for Rick Williams and family in the death of his father and Janet Janacek and family in the death of her mother. I’ve been fascinated and frustrated about something for many years (just ask my family). ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Jesus And The Pharisee's Series

    Contributed by Michael Mccartney on Jun 11, 2014
     | 5,088 views

    Jesus confronted the Pharisee’s with straight talk to get them to change their ways. He wanted them to see the error in their thinking, behavior and change. He wanted them to see their legalistic – non grace attitude which was driving them away from Heaven and not toward Heaven.

    Video from sermon central: Shoes and Judging Theme: Let’s Talk Series 3: Straight Talk What is it? Straight talk from a redneck: 1. Darlin. You’re hotter than donut grease at a fat man convention. 2. Duct tape is like "The Force." It has a light side, a dark side, and it holds the ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

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    Daring The Risk Of Reach

    Contributed by Michael Stark on Jul 26, 2014
     | 4,542 views

    Reach carries risks; but the child of God must always reach for the beautiful and the glorious.

    “When they came to the disciples, they saw a great crowd around them, and scribes arguing with them. And immediately all the crowd, when they saw him, were greatly amazed and ran up to him and greeted him. And he asked them, ‘What are you arguing about with them?’ And someone ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Duck Calls Series

    Contributed by Jeff Strite on Jul 27, 2014
    based on 25 ratings
     | 26,305 views

    The Robertsons have made millions producing duck calls that sound real and authentic to ducks. And they've reached 1000s with a witness that sounds real and authentic to the lost. What can we learn from their styles of witnessing?

    OPEN: (I preached this sermon in hunting gear with a “deer call” around my neck. The opening 6 minutes were from a video of Jase Robertson telling of his first attempt at witnessing – answering a “prank” phone call at midnight and witnessing for 3 hours. You can find ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

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    Authentic Worship Series

    Contributed by Michael Luke on Dec 1, 2015
     | 5,948 views

    Have we substituted lesser things for the grandeur of God?

    Series: The Big 10 (based on a series by James Merritt) “AUTHENTIC WORSHIP” EXODUS 20:4-6 OPEN We continue on today in our series of messages on the 10 Commandments called “The Big 10.” As we begin, I want to ask you: What is the first thing that comes to your ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

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    The Practice Of Growing Series

    Contributed by Brian Bill on Jan 4, 2016
    based on 2 ratings
     | 23,054 views

    A life lived fully for the Lord will never be in vain.

    The Practice of Growing 1 Corinthians 15:58 Rev. Brian Bill January 2-3, 2016 I was so pumped about our Christmas Eve services that I arrived early and parked on the grass on our new property to make sure we had enough spaces available for our guests. When I drove in I stayed to the right like I ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    The Paradox Of Growing Series

    Contributed by Brian Bill on Jan 12, 2016
    based on 5 ratings
     | 20,552 views

    You have more than you think when you offer the little that you have.

    The Paradox of Growing 2 Kings 4:1-7 Rev. Brian Bill January 9-10, 2016 [Fill up front of platform with various containers and bottles and jars] These containers and bottles and jars all serve different purposes [show dark chocolate covered walnuts and Citrucel]. Many of them are Ball Mason ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Manner And Message Of Paul

    Contributed by Richard Tow on Feb 1, 2016
     | 6,838 views

    The manner of Paul's life was consistent with the message God had given him to preach. Now Paul is telling these leaders to follow his example (his lifestyle) and hold to the same message. This is something we as Christians must do today.

    Manner & Message of Paul
 (08-16-15 www.LifeChurchSpringfield.org) We take as our text ...read more

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    Denomination: Charismatic

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    Your Life Is Formed By Your Thoughts Series

    Contributed by Lalachan Abraham on Feb 7, 2016
    based on 4 ratings
     | 33,936 views

    “Be careful what you think, because your thoughts run your life.”(Proverbs 4:23 NCV)

    Every words that comes out of our mouth comes from a thought - whether consciously or unconsciously.Fleeting thoughts could determine the quality of our life. We can choose our thoughts and we don’t have to just think about whatever falls into our mind. Proverbs 4:23 NIV says “Above all ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

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    He Came To Serve Others (2014)

    Contributed by Gordon Curley on Dec 20, 2014
     | 4,297 views

    He came to serve others - PowerPoint slides to accompany this talk are available on request – email: gcurley@gcurley.info

    SERMON OUTLINE: • (1). The Parable (vs 1-16). • (2). The Announcement (vs 17-19). • (3). The Mistake (vs 21-25) • (4). The Example (vs 26-28) SERMON BODY: • If there is one word in the English language that is sure to cause a debate when spoken, • That word ...read more

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    Denomination: Brethren