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  • Jeff Strite avatar

    Where Is The Lamb? Series

    Contributed by Jeff Strite on Feb 5, 2017
    based on 11 ratings
     | 27,226 views

    When John the Baptist declared that Jesus was the Lamb of God, he was answering a question from Genesis: "Where is the Lamb?" Do you know the importance of that question, and of the idea that Jesus was the Lamb of God?

    OPEN: Back in 1970’s, I read about a 78 year old King of a small country in South Africa. What I found interesting was the titles this man had. He was called: • Ngwenyama, or the Lion. • He is also known as the Sun, • the Milky Way, • the Master in Weapons, • the Obstacle to the Enemy, ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

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    Update: Signs Of The Times - March 2025 Series

    Contributed by Ron Ferguson on Mar 14, 2025
     | 361 views

    What if I told you those who prayed silently are now guilty of thought crime? Free speech is being slain. I share part of a fantastic speech by VP J.D. Vance. Christians are heading for difficult times. This article looks at some of the significant recent happenings.

    UPDATE: SIGNS OF THE TIMES - MARCH 2025 WHY DO WE BOTHER TO CONSIDER THE AFFAIRS OF THE WORLD? [A]. INTRODUCTION It is not beneficial to be weighed down by the bad things in the world, and some get depressed by such things. Like most aspects of life we need to be balanced and sober. It is ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

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    Sanctified Saints Series

    Contributed by Jeff Strite on Jul 17, 2016
    based on 7 ratings
     | 23,266 views

    Sanctification can be a very intimidating word. But why is that? What does it mean? And how can I be "sanctified?"

    Do you remember your days in High School? Do you remember being asked questions on tests and you didn’t know the answer? What did you do when that happened? (Some left the space blank, others made it up) Well, here are actual answers given by High School students to real test questions. I ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

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    21. Romans Chapter 5 Verse 2- Messages In Romans - Glory In The Scriptures – How Does It Affect Us? - Message 21 Series

    Contributed by Ron Ferguson on Jun 15, 2024
     | 722 views

    The glory of God, and our relationship to glory are examined through several scriptures. This is an important subject as we consider many issues relating to glory, now and in the future. The connection of glory with light.

    21. ROMANS CHAPTER 5 VERSE 2- MESSAGES IN ROMANS - GLORY IN THE SCRIPTURES – HOW DOES IT AFFECT US? - MESSAGE 21 {{Romans 5:2 through whom also WE HAVE OBTAINED our introduction by FAITH into this GRACE in which we stand, and we exult in HOPE of the GLORY of God.”}} GLORY GLORY – THE ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

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    The Pride Of The Godless Series

    Contributed by Jeff Strite on Jun 3, 2018
    based on 4 ratings
     | 16,174 views

    Sodom was guilty of six sins and the first on the list was "pride". What is it about pride that makes God so angry and how can we avoid that sin?

    OPEN: A man told of driving West Texas highway. There were no cars in sight and he was going about 70 mph when suddenly, as he went over a crest in the road, he could see up ahead a huge hawk feeding on a rabbit who’d been killed by a passing vehicle. Now ordinarily, what do you think a bird would ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

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    Can You Justify That? Series

    Contributed by Jeff Strite on Jul 10, 2016
    based on 12 ratings
     | 21,994 views

    Justification sounds like a $20 word that nobody would use outside of Church. But surprisingly the words justify and justification are interwoven into our culture and are used in ways that tell us a lot about what God did when He justified us.

    I’m going to show you a list of some common English sayings on the screen. Tell me you recognize them. A thorn in the side Eat, drink, and be merry Handwriting on the wall. The blind leading the blind. Like a lamb to the slaughter Do not throw your pearls before swine Can a leopard ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

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    God's Illogical Demand Series

    Contributed by Jeff Strite on Mar 13, 2016
    based on 11 ratings
     | 24,595 views

    I thought God hated child sacrifice? What is God doing asking Abraham to sacrifice his only son?

    OPEN: I read the true story of a woman who told of the time she was teaching the toddler-age Sunday school class. Part of the reason she taught there was that her daughter was in that class. During one lesson on creation she was trying to make the concept as understandable as possible, so she ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

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    Empowering For Adventure Series

    Contributed by Jeff Strite on Aug 22, 2016
    based on 17 ratings
     | 21,610 views

    Jesus chose "ordinary, unschooled" men to be His disciples. For 3 years He equipped them for a ministry that turned the world upside down. But how did Jesus change them so they were ready for that adventure. And how can He do the same for us?

    OPEN: In 1972, NASA launched a space probe named Pioneer 10. The satellite’s primary mission was to reach Jupiter, study the planet and its moons, and beam the data back to earth. Scientists regarded this as a bold plan, for at that time no earth satellite had ever gone beyond Mars, and they ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

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    The Image Of Liberty Series

    Contributed by Jeff Strite on May 31, 2015
    based on 24 ratings
     | 30,192 views

    Israel was trapped, and afraid. And yet God had one simple message was: "Be still and trust me." But how could that kind of reaction help solve their problem? And how can it solve our problems as well?

    OPEN: (we showed the following video from the 10 Commandments with Heston and Yul Brenner) https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Jo0JMs-evQU. (Beginning at 2:43 running till 4:09) The year was 1856. Artist Auguste Bartholdi was vacationing in Egypt and he was overwhelmed by what he saw. The grandeur ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

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    The Fearsome Storm

    Contributed by Mark Aarssen on Jun 25, 2018
     | 6,523 views

    Today the church faces storms coming from all corners of society and even from within. How do we face such fearsome events? Maybe you face a personal storm in your marriage, job, or your health? Maybe its conflict in a ministry team? Hang on to Jesus.

    The Fearsome Storm Mark 4:35-41 35 That day when evening came, he said to his disciples, “Let us go over to the other side.” 36 Leaving the crowd behind, they took him along, just as he was, in the boat. There were also other boats with him. 37 A furious squall came up, and the waves broke over ...read more

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    Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

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    Standing On The Promises Series

    Contributed by Jeff Strite on Apr 28, 2013
    based on 101 ratings
     | 135,506 views

    Acts 1 tells about three promises that are better than any other promise found in Scripture. Do you know what those promises are? And do you know why they are so important to us?

    OPEN: I’d like you to stand with me as we sing this great Hymn: “Standing on the Promises.” Sing with me: “Standing on the promises that cannot fail When the howling storms of doubt and fear assail, By the living Word of God I shall prevail Standing on the promises of God. (Chorus) ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

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    Can You Fall Down So Far You Can't Get Up? Series

    Contributed by Jeff Strite on Aug 3, 2014
    based on 76 ratings
     | 61,178 views

    Can you fall down so far you can't get up? Judas did. Are there people in the church today who are like Judas? Is it possible we could be like him? And if so, how would we avoid becoming like him in our lives?

    OPEN: A tourist was visiting a famous landmark on the ocean and he’d walked out on a pier to see the ocean better. But as he looked over the edge of the pier he was disturbed by how deep the water seemed to be. As he was thinking about how deep the water must be at this point, he noticed an ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

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    First Day Of The Week (Full) Series

    Contributed by Ron Freeman, Evangelist on May 24, 2020
    based on 3 ratings
     | 5,042 views

    To establish that on the first day of the week; the church congregated; observed the communion and contributed of their means, to the Lord. This is a day of fellowship, preaching, breaking of bread, songs, and, prayers. This lesson establishes the day and acts of Christian worship.

    INTRODUCTION Outline. 1. Day their Congregation 2. Day their Communion 3. Day their Contribution Remarks. 1. In our lesson today, we are going to be discussing the theme: "The First Day of the Week." This lesson will stress; that this day is not a day to "go to church." It is ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

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    Once Saved, Always Saved? Series

    Contributed by Ron Freeman, Evangelist on May 2, 2022
    based on 5 ratings
     | 11,022 views

    To establish the saints indeed can fall from the grace of God. This lesson refutes the notion: “Once saved, always saved.” Our eternal salvation is promised, but we must continually strive to make: “our calling and election sure.” Peter, tells us how this is possible.

    INTRODUCTION Outline. 1. Once saved, always saved? Introductory Remarks. 1. In this lesson today, we will be discussing the theme: “Once Saved, Always Saved?" This will become the thirteenth lesson in the sermon-series entitled: "Re-digging in Old Wells." There will be many others ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

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    The Food Sign Series

    Contributed by Jeff Strite on Mar 20, 2017
    based on 14 ratings
     | 36,672 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