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  • Jeff Strite avatar

    Rocky Iii - Ko'd Series

    Contributed by Jeff Strite on May 19, 2003
    based on 91 ratings
     | 14,025 views

    Peter is often depicted as a weak and unreliable disciple, but was that really his problem... or was there something else that lay behind his denials of Christ in the High Priest’s Courtyard?

    OPEN: Nearly 30 years ago on October 30, 1974, Muhammad Ali and George Foreman squared off in the boxing ring in Zaire. Ali had dubbed it “The Rumble in the Jungle.” Foreman was heavily favored, and was considered to be the hardest puncher in heavyweight history. Foreman was fairly confident he ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

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    Opening Ceremony Series

    Contributed by Alison Bucklin on Jun 24, 2011
    based on 3 ratings
     | 4,936 views

    Jesus won in the end, but not through the usual methods. Jesus was authorized to break the seal on the deed to eternity because he was slain.

    The academy Awards are coming up... next week, as a matter of fact. How many of you enjoy watching them? Who do you think deserves Best Actress? Best Actor? Best Director? What will be the best picture? I’m hoping for The Two Towers, but most people seem to think it will be Chicago or ...read more

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    Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

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    The Time Is Now

    Contributed by Gerald Steffy on Sep 7, 2009
    based on 4 ratings
     | 30,171 views

    Jesus shares in His first Inaugural Address that now is the point in history for Jesus’ ministry of redemption to begin and do God’s will.

    THE TIME IS NOW-- Luke 4:14-21 Proposition: “Jesus shares in His first Inaugural Address that now is the point in history for Jesus’ ministry of redemption to begin and do God’s will. Objective: My purpose is to challenge people to realize that the time is now to trust Christ as Savior and to ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Introduction To Book Of Micah

    Contributed by Johnny A. Palmer Jr. on Mar 28, 2010
    based on 4 ratings
     | 11,057 views

    Background to the 4th largest book of the Minor Prophets

    Intro: 1. Kyle Yates, “It is good to find a worthy champion of the poor who has courage and power to deliver an effective message…His profound sympathy with the oppressed people came to life in unforgettable words. His spirit burned with righteous indignation as he saw the rank ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Releasing Your Ownership

    Contributed by Ajai Prakash on Jul 12, 2008
    based on 5 ratings
     | 15,431 views

    When You Give Your Child Back to God You Commit to Raise Your Kids God’s Way. Your children are not your toys to play with and enjoy life with. They belong to God and when you give your child back to God.

    Opening illustration: Have you ever given your children back to God? Some of you may be thinking – why should I? This kid is mine and I have the sole ownership – if you don’t believe it, I’ll show you their ‘Birth Certificate.’ It has my name on it to prove that I am the parent. Well I always ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

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    The Deal Breaker

    Contributed by Sherm Nichols on Sep 1, 2015
     | 3,692 views

    Easter Sermon - The resurrection of Jesus, or the lack of it, is a deal breaker when it comes to accepting the authority of Jesus

    If you’re in the market – for anything – there’s a list of conditions called “deal breakers.” Everything else might be right, but if one of those conditions is present, forget it. If it’s a house, it might be something like pet odors, or a bad location, ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

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    The Person In The Mirror Part 3 Series

    Contributed by Rodney V Johnson on Sep 20, 2015
     | 4,607 views

    Part 3 of this series continue with Romans chapter one focusing on God's response when mankind refused to acknowledge Him.

    The Person In The Mirror Part 3 Scriptures: James 1:21-24; Romans 1:22-32; 6:1 Introduction This message is part 3 in my series “The Person In The Mirror.” In part one and two I shared with you what was recorded in James chapter one. He said “Therefore, putting aside all ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

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    The Shemitah, The Blood Moons And The Rise And Fall Of Empires

    Contributed by Dr. William D. Poovey on Oct 1, 2015
     | 4,394 views

    The Shemitah, the Blood Moons and the Rise and Fall of Empires

    The Shemitah, the Blood Moons and the Rise and Fall of Empires Dr. William D. Poovey Luke 21:33-21:36 The Shemitah, the Blood Moons and the Rise and Fall of Empires Luke 21:33-36 Heaven and earth shall pass away: but my words shall not pass away. 34 And take heed to yourselves, lest at ...read more

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    Denomination: Foursquare

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    When Jesus Ascended Into Heaven Series

    Contributed by John White on May 11, 2017
     | 9,315 views

    One of the most inspiring aspects of this account of the ascension is the realization that someday we will have mthe same capacities demonstrated by our Saviour on this occasion. A simple statement in the Word of God clearly settles the issue for me.

    When Jesus Ascended Into Heaven Acts1:3-14 Do you remember Superman? How many of the younger generations have been fascinated by the very idea that he came from another planet; a place where all you had to do was say, "Up, up, and away," and you could zip away into the sky at the speed of light ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Journey Of Love Series

    Contributed by Jeff Strite on Dec 4, 2017
    based on 5 ratings
     | 18,771 views

    God tells us that Joseph was a "just man" because he was "unwilling to put (Mary) to shame, resolved to divorce her quietly." What does that mean? And what does difference can it make to our faith?

    OPEN: (We began the service with a clip from the movie "The Star" that showed Mary and Joseph at their wedding party just before Mary is going to tell Joseph that she's pregnant with the Christ Child) There’s a true story about a grade school class that was putting on a Christmas which included ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

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    Never Surrender Series

    Contributed by Denn Guptill on Oct 12, 2019
     | 7,638 views

    While there are many things we need to surrender to God, there are some things that we should never surrender.

    It’s almost a dirty word. One that nobody wants to use, and certainly not a word that anybody wants to be identified with. In today’s culture of shame, you can probably think of any number of words that fall in that category, and that society has taken to referring to by their first letter, as ...read more

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    Denomination: Wesleyan

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    When Jesus Said "thank You" Series

    Contributed by James Jackson on Nov 25, 2019
     | 7,692 views

    Four times in the Gospels, Jesus thanked God for something. Here's how to follow His example

    Part Two: When Jesus Said “Thank You” This coming Thursday, we celebrate Thanksgiving. We love thanksgiving. We love the travel. We love the food. We love the triptophen that makes all the men fall asleep watching football. How many of you know which President made Thanksgiving a federal ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Racists And Bigots And Bias, Oh My!

    Contributed by Derrick Tuper on Jun 15, 2020
     | 6,300 views

    The death of George Floyd brought the problem of racial injustice to the forefront again. Although there may be a need for police reform, the underlying problem goes deeper. What does God's word say about things like racism, prejudice and discrimination?

    RACISTS AND BIGOTS AND BIAS, OH MY! The death of George Floyd brought the problem of racial injustice to the front burner again. This time it seems like the protesters are not letting up until there's at least some level of reform. Although there may be a need for that, the underlying problem ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

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    What Does God Want Me To Do With My Isaac? Series

    Contributed by Paul Barreca on Jun 10, 2012
    based on 4 ratings
     | 20,954 views

    God tested Abraham to ensure that Abraham’s devotion was still sound, and to free Abraham from the snare of making an idol out of something that was given by God as a gift.

    In her book, “When I Lay My Isaac Down,” Carol Kent tells her story of a devastating event in their family. She recounts how her and her husband were enjoying a night together and shared their joy by saying, “does life get any better than this?” Everything was going well ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

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    Obituary:the American Dream

    Contributed by Stephen E. Trail on Jul 2, 2012
    based on 4 ratings
     | 9,492 views

    Patriotic themed message to stir Christians to action.

    How many of you read the newspaper each morning? And how many of you read the obituary column? And how many of you are happy to find that your name is not listed in the column? I thought that would be the case! This morning I want to speak for a few minutes about another name in an obituary that I ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist