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  • Jeff Strite avatar

    How Does An Elder Eld? Series

    Contributed by Jeff Strite on Sep 12, 2010
    based on 65 ratings
     | 22,766 views

    Titus and Timothy are both told to select appropriate men to lead the church as Elders. But what does God expect of these leaders and how can we (as the congregation) assist them in their role?

    OPEN: In one medical school, the students were complaining that they didn’t see why a class in Physics was necessary for them to be doctors. Finally one student actually challenged the teacher with that question. The teacher thought about that for a moment and then said “Well, we study Physics ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

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    Male Role Models - Good & Bad

    Contributed by Brian Atwood on Jun 17, 2005
    based on 20 ratings
     | 9,904 views

    Beneficial versus detrimental models of manhood juxtaposed in the lives of David and Nabal.

    The 25th chapter of First Samuel tells the story of two vastly different approaches to being a man. One is rewarding and the other ruinous. One is admirable and the other despicable. One is to be repeated and the other repudiated. To this day most men fall into one of the two categories ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    "The People Factor" Series

    Contributed by Lance Hostetter on Apr 8, 2013
     | 3,983 views

    This sermon is part of a series that looks at how Jesus prepared his church for his ascension. Most of the text will focus on the early days prior to and directly after the ascenion.

    Series How Jesus Grew the Kingdom of God Title: The People Factor Text: John 20:17-18; 21:15-20 Introduce the Series: In the next six weeks we are going to at the days between the resurrection and. the ascension to heaven. It is during this time that Jesus lays the ground work for his church ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

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    Woe. Don't Do That! Series

    Contributed by Jeff Strite on Jul 21, 2018
    based on 5 ratings
     | 15,315 views

    Jesus stressed the need to help the poor and needy. It's a powerful commandment, but there are those who would warp it to meet their own agendas (rather than God's). But how would they do that?

    OPEN: Chicago is just about to approve a new entitlement. They intend to give 1,000 unemployed families $500 per month with no strings attached (total of $6 million per year). The argument seems to be that automation is robbing people of jobs and so this is intended to put money in the pockets of ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

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    Where Do You Turn When The Bottom Falls Out?

    Contributed by Donnie De Loney on Jan 15, 2010
    based on 4 ratings
     | 6,533 views

    What do you do when the bottom drops out? When you are facing failure and nobody seems to care.

    Where do you turn when the bottom falls out? 1 Samuel 25:1-25 Illustration JUST CAN’T QUIT Wilma didn’t get much of a head start in life. A bout with polio left her left leg crooked and her foot twisted inward so she had to wear leg braces. After seven ...read more

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    Denomination: Assembly Of God

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    A Christmas Message – Bethlehem Cameos For The Greater Picture Series

    Contributed by Ron Ferguson on Dec 19, 2022
     | 1,817 views

    The Christmas accounts in Matthew and Luke contain small cameos of a greater ministry that belongs to the Lord Jesus. These small pictures reveal His interaction with the Christmas story and what happened at that time.

    A CHRISTMAS MESSAGE – BETHLEHEM CAMEOS FOR THE GREATER PICTURE Christmas is a blessed time for many, for families, for singing, for getting the message of a Saviour out to people, and a chance to look into scriptures related to Christmas that normally are not considered through the year. These ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

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    Parables Of The Kingdom – The Second – The Wheat And The Tares – Part 2 Of 2 Series

    Contributed by Ron Ferguson on Aug 3, 2025
     | 174 views

    The tares are still alive today with growing false doctrine and practices. At the end of the age they are taken away to leave the righteous for the Kingdom on earth. There is a lot of application to Israel here in the Tribulation and after. The church at Smyrna is also considered.

    PARABLES OF THE KINGDOM – THE SECOND – THE WHEAT AND THE TARES – Part 2 of 2 In this Part 2 of the Parable of the Wheat and the Tares, we will concentrate on the prophetic side of the Parable and take a look at the church at Smyrna. Let us revise the scripture again – FROM MATTHEW – {{Matthew ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

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    Friends Sharpen Friends

    Contributed by Mike Fogerson on Aug 6, 2003
    based on 24 ratings
     | 9,490 views

    God has given us friendships as gifts.

    "Friends Sharpen Friends" (Originally preached by Frank Lewis, FBC Nashville, TN) March 16, 2003 Chester’s FBC, Chester, IL Mike Fogerson, Speaker Items needed: Anvil, Blacksmith’s Hammer, Sheep Sheers, Steele, Knife, piece of metal, channel locks, metal file/rasp, table for ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Covering God With Our Love Series

    Contributed by Jeff Strite on Feb 11, 2019
    based on 4 ratings
     | 19,870 views

    I can worship God anywhere... but Psalm 100 talks about "going someplace" to worship. Where should I "go" to worship, and how and why should I worship?

    I read the story about a couple named Mary and Jim and their dog 'Lucky.' Lucky was an unusual dog. Whenever company come for a weekend visit Mary and Jim had to warn their friends to not leave their luggage open because Lucky would help himself to whatever struck his fancy. Inevitably, ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

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    One Door And Only One Series

    Contributed by Jeff Strite on Mar 15, 2020
    based on 4 ratings
     | 13,768 views

    What does it mean for Jesus to be "the door?" And why should that matter to us?

    There’s a cute little children’s song about Jesus that goes this way: “One Door, and only one, and yet its sides are two, inside and outside, on which side are you? One Door, and only one, and yet its sides are two, I want the inside - on which side are you? “One Lord, and only one and yet the ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

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    The Gift That Keeps On Giving Series

    Contributed by Jeff Strite on Oct 4, 2015
    based on 17 ratings
     | 20,866 views

    The gift of "giving" is perhaps closest to God's heart. What is it about this gift that makes it so special, and how can we know if we have this particular gift?

    OPEN: One preacher told of the time he found himself in a situation where he truly needed to announce publicly what he was giving to a special church offering. “This wasn’t for the purpose of boastfulness, for I was only giving $25, although, at that time, that was significant to me. ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

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    David And Abigail--Part 1 Series

    Contributed by Freddy Fritz on Sep 27, 2019
    based on 1 rating
     | 10,729 views

    First Samuel 25:1-31 shows us the Lord's restraining providence in the life of his servant.

    Scripture David was on the run from King Saul, who wanted to kill David. Saul caught up with David near the wilderness of Engedi, but David spared Saul’s life. Saul affirmed that David would be the next king over Israel, and went back to his home in Gibeah, while David remained in the caves at ...read more

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    Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

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    The Power Of Touch Series

    Contributed by Jeff Strite on Nov 3, 2013
    based on 29 ratings
     | 107,734 views

    Why touch a leper? They were "untouchable", declared unclean, outcasts to all. But Jesus touched this man. Why? And what can we learn from what He did that day?

    We’re going to begin today’s sermon with a trivia question: Question: What is the largest organ of your body? (Answer: the skin) If you an average adult, your skin covers about 21 square feet of your body. It will weigh 9 pounds and contain more than 11 miles of blood vessels. If you ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

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    Tender Mercy Makers Series

    Contributed by Jeff Strite on Oct 19, 2015
    based on 19 ratings
     | 20,238 views

    God is merciful and calls us to be as well. But what does mercy look like and how can we know when we've gotten it right?

    OPEN: I once read the true story of a preacher was organizing an evangelistic outreach using small acts of kindness to demonstrate Christ's love. He phoned several neighborhood grocery stores and Laundromats for permission to do specific services. On one call, the employee who answered the phone ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

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    Follow The Leader Series

    Contributed by Perry Greene on Jan 19, 2016
    based on 1 rating
     | 7,259 views

    In selecting additional shepherds (elders) for our congregation, we need to be aware of the way in which the Lord leads his people. Psalm 23 gives us insight into the compassionate leadership of Jesus.

    1. Knowing the Shepherd A famous actor was once the guest of honor at a social gathering where he received many requests to recite favorite excerpts from various literary works. An old preacher who happened to be there asked the actor to recite the twenty-third Psalm. The actor agreed on the ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ