Sermons on Refusal To Fear:

Commentary On Joshua

Contributed by Narinder Choranji on Oct 19, 2017

Joshua a strong and reliable young man trusts God for the impossible and has everything God wanted him to have.

INTRODUCTION In the bible the meaning of someone's name was very significant to their story. Joshua means Jehovah saves. We read can read about Joshua in Exodus, Numbers, Deuteronomy then in Joshua. These stories are about 2000 years old but they still relate to us today because they have spiritual ...read more

Scripture: Joshua 24:1-33, Joshua 1:1-18, Deuteronomy 31:6-8, Numbers 27:12-22, James 1:5-8, Numbers 14:1-38, Isaiah 55:8-9, Numbers 11:1-35, Exodus 17:8-16  (view more)  (view less)

Denomination: Evangelical Free

Have I Got A Covenant For You Series

Contributed by Jeff Strite on Sep 15, 2019

God made a special set of promises to Abraham. But do those promises apply to us?

OPEN: A mother was read a Bible story about Abraham to her 5-year-old daughter. when she finished, she started asking her a few questions about it. “What was Abraham's name before God changed it?” She looked puzzled for a moment… then smiled as she asked, “Lincoln?” (Annelle Maurer, Loma ...read more

Scripture: Genesis 12:1-9

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Humility, Yielding, Surrender

Contributed by Barry O Johnson on Sep 28, 2019

A humble heart is the bedrock of any meaningful relationship with God.

Humility, Yielding, Surrender Throughout scripture we see a truth that is the bedrock of our relationship with God: a humble heart. It’s a heart that finds joy in yielding and surrendering its will and desires to God’s will and desires. Sadly, this doesn’t appeal to many in the Body of Christ ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 119:128, 2 Chronicles 7:14, 2 Chronicles 34:27, 1 Peter 5:5-7, James 4:6-7, Proverbs 15:33, Proverbs 8:32-34, Proverbs 10:17, Proverbs 23:26, Luke 6:45, Matthew 18:1-4, Psalm 19:14, John 5:30, Acts 9:4-6, 2 Peter 1:20-21, Proverbs 8:13, Psalm 119:89, Malachi 3:6, Psalm 138:2, 1 Samuel 9:2, 1 Samuel 13:14, Psalm 51:16-17, John 3:30  (view more)  (view less)

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Why Do You Seek The Living Among The Dead? Series

Contributed by Jeff Strite on Mar 31, 2013

What do people visit cemeteries to find? Dead people. So, why would the angels ask "Why do you seek the living among the dead?

OPEN: In the last century, there was a very prominent British philosopher named Bertrand Russell who had a interesting view of life and death. He wrote: “The life of man is a long march through the night, surrounded by invisible foes, tortured by weariness and pain, towards a goal that few can ...read more

Scripture: Luke 24:1-8

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Jesus' Bff Series

Contributed by Jeff Strite on Jan 26, 2020

Jesus showed up 4 days late for Lazarus' funeral. Why? And what can that mean to us as Christians?

Social Media (texting/twitter/etc.) has created a whole new set of terms. These terms are called “acronyms”, and they’re basically abbreviations of common phrases. For example “LOL” means (wait for the audience to respond) – that’s right “Laugh Out Loud.” LOL is simply shorthand for a term that ...read more

Scripture: John 11:32-53, John 12:1, John 12:9-11

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Why Do I Need A Shepherd? Series

Contributed by Jeff Strite on Mar 21, 2020

Jesus said He was the good shepherd. But why do I need Him to do that? Why can't I get along just fine without Him?

OPEN: Several years ago in the country of Turkey, a flock of sheep made the news. It seems that the shepherds of the flock had been eating breakfast when their sheep began to wander off. Now, ordinarily this wouldn’t have been a problem, except the flock was just a stone’s throw away from a cliff. ...read more

Scripture: John 10:11-16

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Blessed Subtractions Series

Contributed by Jeff Strite on Jan 28, 2018

When Ananias and Sapphira lied about their contribution and were punished by God - the church grew. Why?

OPEN: I always loved Church camp. And I especially loved the camp songs. I’m going to sing one of them today, and if you know the song – sing along: "Ananias and Sapphira got together to conspire a plot - to cheat - the church and get ahead, They knew God's power – but did not fear it, tried to ...read more

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

The Walking Billboard Series

Contributed by Jeff Strite on Apr 9, 2017

Why would Jesus show up 4 days late for the funeral of one of His best friends? What was Jesus trying to teach and what can we learn from this miracle/"sign"?

OPEN: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Y3lp0z981iM (Mark Lowry time stamp: 15:32-16:47) When the dead sit up… the funeral’s over. (That’s the last sentence in Mark Lowry’s segment on YouTube) In Jesus’ ministry He raised only 3 people from the dead. 1. The son of the widow from Nain. 2. The ...read more

Scripture: John 11:17-53

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

All The Church Has Is Jesus Series

Contributed by Jeff Strite on Apr 21, 2013

What makes sheep? Sheep make sheep. And we are his people and the sheep of His pasture. So how do we go about making more sheep for His flock?

In a large city there was once a prominent church building. It was a beautiful four story structure that dominated the city block on which it stood. It was well known in the community for its beautiful building, it’s dignified and well educated preacher, a choir with professional quality, and a ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 28:16-20

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Taking It To The Mat Series

Contributed by Jeff Strite on Aug 23, 2015

How do we defeat Satan? It appears we do it by (as a Church) beating down the gates of Hell. But how exactly do that, and what is the objective in beating down those gates?

When Joe Louis was in his prime he fought "Two-Ton" Tony Galento. Louis was favored to win because 2 Ton Tony loved to fight… but he hated to train. At the first part of the fight, Galento threw his Sunday punch and sent Louis sprawling to the mat. Louis was more surprised than hurt and ...read more

Scripture: 2 Corinthians 10:3-5

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Beauty Is In The Eye Of The Beholder Series

Contributed by Jeff Strite on Jun 7, 2020

The first chapter of Ephesians is dedicated to telling the Christians there how pretty they are to God. Why would Paul spend all that ink and paper on this topic? And what can that mean to us?

I read once about a nursing home worker who would go from room to room taking care of the needs of the residents. On day she was in the room of one of the residents when the woman looked up at her and said “My but you’re pretty!” The attendant blushed. She was “plump” and “overweight and wasn’t ...read more

Scripture: Ephesians 1:1-14, John 3:16

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

God Made Them "babel" Series

Contributed by Jeff Strite on Aug 18, 2019

Is this a true story? (Hint: yes) And why did God include it in the Bible?

OPEN: Several years ago, there was a tiny village in Scotland called “Lost.” It’s a quaint name for a quaint little village… but they had a problem. Lost kept losing their sign. A local official explained, "For many years now, the sign has continually been taken because all it says on it is ...read more

Scripture: Genesis 11:1-9

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

The Beginning And The End Series

Contributed by Jeff Strite on Apr 25, 2020

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

Scripture: Revelation 22:13-14

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Miracles For Moses Series

Contributed by Jeff Strite on Oct 31, 2021

God gave Moses 3 miracles to convince the Israelites God had sent him. But these miracles seem (to me) to be fairly unimpressive - a little like "parlor tricks." Why would God ask Moses to use them to convince the Elders of Israel that God had sent him?

(Sing) “I believe for every drop of rain that falls, a flower grows. I believe that somewhere in the darkest night, a candle glows. I believe for everyone who goes astray, someone will come to show the way. I believe, I believe. I believe above the storm the smallest pray'r will still be heard. ...read more

Scripture: Exodus 4:1-9

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Why Bethlehem? Series

Contributed by Jeff Strite on Dec 21, 2014

In the day of Jesus, Bethlehem wasn't very impressive. And yet God chose it as the birthplace of the King. Why?

I love to sing, and so I want to start out this sermon by having us all sing the first 2 verses of “O Little Town of Bethlehem”. “O little town of Bethlehem, How still we see thee lie! Above your deep and dreamless sleep, the silent stars go by. Yet in thy dark streets shineth ...read more

Scripture: Luke 2:1-17

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ