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    Finding A Way For Jesus Series

    Contributed by Jeff Strite on Sep 21, 2014
    based on 28 ratings
     | 47,228 views

    Jesus said we should seek first the Kingdom of God. What is that Kingdom and how do I go about making it a priority in my life?

    OPEN: Back in 1999 Eddie Stankey died at the age of 83. Now you might ask – who is Eddie Stankey? (I'm glad you asked). According to Time magazine - Eddie Stankey “was a pugnacious, pennant-winning 2nd baseman.” He battled his way through 11 seasons for the champion Brooklyn ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

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    The Day Of Death Series

    Contributed by Jeff Strite on Oct 23, 2022
    based on 4 ratings
     | 4,077 views

    Would you baptize someone on Halloween? One preacher refused to do that because he saw Halloween as a focus on death... and he didn't want the young girl he was baptizing to become confused by the aura of death in the season, and having that connection ruin her walk with Christ.

    Ordinarily I read a Scripture before each sermon because anything the Bible says is more important than what I have to say. But today I'm not going to do that. The text will still be there in the body of the sermon, but I'm not reading first because I don't want to spoil the surprise. ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

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    What Shall A Man Give? Series

    Contributed by Jeff Strite on Nov 26, 2022
    based on 4 ratings
     | 8,399 views

    If I can't "buy" my way into heaven, why would Jesus ask "What shall a man give in return for his soul?"

    (This sermon is part of series is loosely based on a book by Randy Alcorn – “The Treasure Principle”) OPEN: King Tutankhamen (King Tut) was only 17 years old when he died. Thousands of years later, in 1922, his tomb was discovered and became one of the most famous and wealthy burial places in ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

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    Sold Out Series

    Contributed by Jeff Strite on Oct 12, 2014
    based on 36 ratings
     | 63,654 views

    Jesus told the rich young ruler to sell everything that he had, give it to the poor and follow Him. Do I have to give away everything to follow Christ? Do I have to sell all that I have in order to please Him?

    Ravi Zacharias tells the story about a boy that loved collecting marbles. He lived next door to a little girl who had a lot of candy. She said to him: “If you’ll give me all of your marbles, I’ll give you all of my candy.” He said he’d think about it. The next ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

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    Measure Upon Measure – Separation – The Restoration Of God - Part 3 Series

    Contributed by Ron Ferguson on Jun 22, 2025
     | 239 views

    In this continuing study of the Restoration of God, we look at what sin ruined, the results of that; how the Lord identified with those results, and now what God has restored. This time our theme is SEPARATION. Sin caused separation.

    MEASURE UPON MEASURE – SEPARATION – THE RESTORATION OF GOD - Part 3 CHAPTER 2 - THE SECOND CONSEQUENCE In the previous two messages we studied the first consequence to come from the disobedience of Adam and Eve. That was GUILT and associated SHAME. In the Garden of Eden SERENITY was RUINED ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

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    Balancing The Books - An Easter Sermon Series

    Contributed by Jeff Strite on Apr 16, 2017
    based on 8 ratings
     | 21,043 views

    Easter is all about "accounting". When most people think about going to heaven, they count their good deeds... but God doesn't do it that way. How do we prepare ourselves for standing before the one to Whom we must give an accounting?

    OPEN: There’s been a story in the news recently about the US Dept. of Housing and Urban Development, otherwise known as HUD. Apparently HUD has had a problem balancing their books. It seems their books were off about (PAUSE) $516 BILLION dollars. Now that’s not an error of a few 100,000 dollars… or ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

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    They Don't Like Him Very Much Series

    Contributed by Jeff Strite on Dec 15, 2013
    based on 36 ratings
     | 23,519 views

    Why would the world hate Jesus? What is there about His message that makes them so upset? Uses the advertisement against Christmas the American Humanist Organization used 5 years ago to explore those questions.

    OPEN: About 5 years ago, the American Humanist Association spent $40,000 in December for an ad campaign in Washington D.C. that attacked God during the Christian season. Now, that’s not what the spokesman for the humanist group said they meant to do: "Our reason for doing it during ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

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    Will God Send People To Hell? Series

    Contributed by Jeff Strite on Aug 24, 2014
    based on 24 ratings
     | 25,691 views

    There are many people who are uncomfortable with the idea that God sends people to hell. Does He? And if He does, what kind of people does He send there?

    OPEN: Calvin Coolidge was known for his dry wit and the fact that virtually nothing seemed to upset him or disturb him. Before Coolidge became President of the United States, he was a senator in the Massachusetts State Senate. Apparently one of Coolidge’s responsibilities was to decide which ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

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    Lesson 5 (23rd Psalm): Walking Through Death's Valley*

    Contributed by Elmer Towns on Jun 18, 2002
    based on 241 ratings
     | 30,319 views

    Even when you choose to go through dangers and difficulties, the Shepherd goes through them with you to the other side.

    Psalm 23 Series By Elmer Towns Lesson 5: Walking through death’s valley A. INTRODUCTION: WHAT DO WE KNOW ABOUT VALLEYS? 1. Surrounded by high mountains. There are cliffs or obstacles that will keep you in shadows or the dark. 2. There are mountain barriers to keep you ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Pictures Of Death

    Contributed by Jeffrey Rowe on Dec 29, 2012
     | 10,118 views

    Used at a funeral for an older gentleman but could apply to many.

    Funeral Service Introduction Welcome Good afternoon and welcome. We’ve gathered today to remember and to celebrate the life of ______ John 11:25-26 (NASB) 25 Jesus said to her, "I am the resurrection and the life; he who believes in Me will live even if he dies, 26 and everyone who lives ...read more

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    Denomination: Holiness

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    The Day They Cancelled Jesus Series

    Contributed by Jeff Strite on Mar 13, 2021
    based on 6 ratings
     | 14,390 views

    The cancel culture has swept our nation... and destroyed lives, careers and futures. But the actions of those of the cancel culture are as old as history. They cancelled Abel, and the prophets... and they even cancelled Jesus. Or at least they thought they had.

    OPEN: There is a phenomenon that is quickly sweeping through our country that’s called the “Cancel Culture.” It’s a mindset that demands that if anyone says or does something that someone else finds offensive, THAT PERSON must be silenced and destroyed. As a result people have lost their jobs, ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

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    This Is Us Series

    Contributed by Jeff Strite on Sep 2, 2018
    based on 4 ratings
     | 11,293 views

    We have 2 advantages over non-Christians. Because of God's blessings in our lives, we are better off than many in this world, but we must be careful not to see ourselves as being "better" than others.

    For the next few weeks we’re going to be focusing on what can we learn from Scripture as it applies to a popular new TV series (now entering its 3rd season) called “This Is Us”. It’s been nominated for 8 Emmys because of the power of its writing and its acting, and it has literally brought many of ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

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    Life Or Death Series

    Contributed by Jeff Strite on Dec 11, 2016
    based on 7 ratings
     | 11,314 views

    One of the gifts Jesus was born to give was the gift of Eternal life. How and when did He give us that gift and how does His birth figure into it?

    OPEN: Today is the 200th anniversary of the founding of the state of Indiana. Today we have members of the Cass County bi-centennial group present in worship. (We showed pictures of the group on the screen) We’ve had women dressed up to portray the various walks of life, a Union soldier, a ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

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    The Wonder Of Jesus’ Crucifixion Series

    Contributed by Jeff Strite on Mar 24, 2013
    based on 110 ratings
     | 111,878 views

    Jesus shed His blood several times during the last 24 hours of His life. And there is a powerful story to be found in blood and water that came from Jesus’ side. Do you know what that story is? And do you know what it can mean to your life?

    In Oklahoma, someone saw this poster promoting a Red Cross blood drive: "I gave my blood. Christ gave his. I give a pint. He gave all. The needle is small, sharp. The nails were large, dull. The table soft, restful. The cross rough, painful. The nurses ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

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    How To Live When You're Dying

    Contributed by Don Schultz on Jul 8, 2014
     | 7,853 views

    You are dying. How then, can you live forever? Is there a way out of dying?

    Numbers 21:4-9: How to Live when You're Dying Have you ever gone to church and you looked at the bulletin and you thought to yourself, I don't think this sermon is really going to apply to me. Maybe it's Father's Day and the sermon is talking about being a father, and you think to yourself, "I ...read more

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    Denomination: Lutheran