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    What Do You Do With A Dead Jesus? Series

    Contributed by Jeff Strite on Mar 20, 2021
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    When Jesus died, no one expected Him to rise from the dead. But if you don't believe Jesus is coming back from the dead, what do you do with a dead Jesus?

    OPEN: Back when I was in High School, I had a poem by John Donne on a poster on my wall that looked like parchment paper. It was cool, and the words sounded impressive. The last few words of the poem read this way: “Each man's death diminishes me, for I am involved in mankind. Therefore, send ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

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    The Mark Of A True Christian Series

    Contributed by Jeff Strite on Nov 17, 2013
    based on 27 ratings
     | 90,475 views

    Jesus said we should love one another. But why bother to tell us to do it? Shouldn't it come naturally to us? Apparently not. So, what do we need to understand in order to obey this command that Jesus gave us?

    OPEN: Several years ago there was an Olympics held in Seattle Washington. And the special event that was talked about for years afterward was the 100 yard dash. Lined up on the starting line were 9 contestants, waiting for the gun to go off. At the gun, the started their run… kind of. For ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

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    The Sign Of Fear Series

    Contributed by Jeff Strite on Mar 26, 2017
    based on 11 ratings
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    The disciples weren't afraid of the storm. And they weren't really afraid of Jesus. What was it that they were afraid of that day? And what did Jesus do to deal with their fear?

    I once read the story of a man who was hitch hiking on a very dark night in the middle of a storm. It was late at night and no cars were passing. The storm was fierce and the winds strong he could hardly see a few feet ahead. Suddenly, he saw a car coming towards him and stop. Without further ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

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    Bringing A Penknife To A Sword Fight Series

    Contributed by Jeff Strite on Sep 22, 2013
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    There are folks who try to bring a "penknife" to a Sword fight they want to have with the Bible. Why would they even try? And why are such folks doomed to failure?

    OPEN: Back in the Old Testament, in the book of Jeremiah, we read an intriguing story of a Jewish King who didn’t like something God had to say. The King’s name was Jehoiakim and God had had Jeremiah write down a prophecy condemned the King and his kingdom because of the evil that King ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

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    The Man With The Pitcher, Not The Picture, Just The Pitcher Series

    Contributed by Ron Ferguson on Oct 14, 2022
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    Guidance can be difficult and we may struggle with it. God often send to us the man with a pitcher. We don't have much of a picture of what lies ahead, but the Lord is there. Just take note of the man with a pitcher.

    THE MAN WITH THE PITCHER, NOT THE PICTURE, JUST THE PITCHER [1]. THE MESSAGE FROM PILGRIM’S PROGRESS Who has read Pilgrim’s Progress by John Bunyan? I love that book. Many decades ago, and all through the 1800s etc., nearly everyone read Pilgrim’s Progress, even non-Christians. Sometimes in ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

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    "I Am The Way And The Truth And The Life” - Presentation In The "I Am Series Of John’s Gospel” Part 1 Series

    Contributed by Ron Ferguson on Aug 26, 2022
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    When Jesus declared that He is THE way and the truth and the life, He meant exactly that. Men try to find other systems and other "isms" but the truth of God will always stand firm. God's words are for our comfort when troubled, and for our assurance. PART 1 of a 2 PART posting.

    “I AM THE WAY AND THE TRUTH AND THE LIFE” - PRESENTATION IN THE “I AM SERIES OF JOHN’S GOSPEL” PART 1 This talk was given in a seminar on the series, “THE I AMs OF JOHN’S GOSPEL”. Because the message is long, I have split it into two parts. This is PART 1. John 14 v 1 “Let not your hearts be ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

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    The Courage To Believe

    Contributed by Paul Decker on Apr 22, 2003
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    Believe in the Lord Jesus.

    THE COURAGE TO BELIEVE John 20:24-31 S: Resurrection Sunday Th: Courage to believe Pr: BELIEVE IN THE LORD JESUS. ?: Inductive KW: Steps TS: We will find in our study of John 20:24-31 how Thomas comes to believe in Jesus. The _____ step in the process is… I. DISBELIEF (24-25) II. DISPLAY ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Goals In Counseling For Those Facing Human Crisis

    Contributed by Paul Fritz on Aug 19, 2001
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    Goals in Counseling For those Facing Human Crisis

    Goals in Counseling For those Facing Human Crisis 1. Aim to help the counselees find the solution for their problems in Jesus Christ and the scriptures. All needs can be met through His power, His love, His provisions, His word, His promises, and His comforting Spirit. Without Jesus Christ there ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

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    Not One Is Missing Series

    Contributed by Victor Yap on Dec 18, 2007
    based on 1 rating
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    Apostles, Pt. 21

    NOT ONE IS MISSING (JOHN 20:19-31) I had lost a lot of things besides my shampoo and swimming trunks in gym. One was a set of keys I lost inside a hotel room on a trip. No maid entered my room but I could not find it again after seeing it in the morning. Another was my driver’s license on my way to ...read more

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    Denomination: Independent/Bible

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    Skepticism Or Cynicism

    Contributed by Bob Hager on Apr 26, 2001
    based on 77 ratings
     | 5,214 views

    Our doubts can lead us to faith or away from faith.

    If I were to mention the names of certain Biblical characters to you and asked you to write down the first word that comes into your mind, it is doubtful that many of you would come up with similar words. If I were to mention the name of Judas many of you would write down the word betray or ...read more

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    Denomination: Methodist

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    From Doubt To Faith

    Contributed by Bob Hager on Apr 26, 2001
    based on 106 ratings
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    Highlights the difference between a healthy skepticism and cynicism

    If I were to mention the names of certain Biblical characters to you and asked you to write down the first word that comes into your mind, it is doubtful that many of you would come up with similar words. If I were to mention the name of Judas many of you would write down the word betray or ...read more

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    Denomination: Methodist

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    Wedding

    Contributed by Jimmy Davis on Apr 1, 2001
    based on 88 ratings
     | 20,707 views

    Traditional reaffirmation of wedding vows for 50th Wedding Anniversary in a Southern Baptist Church

    Wedding.059 Thomas & Claudie Cooke, reaffirm 50th From the pulpit of Bayview Baptist Church, Columbia, SC PRELUDE: Organist THOMAS & CLAUDIE WALK DOWN ISLE TOGETHER. I WOULD LIKE TO WELCOME YOU TO THE REAFFIRMING OF THE WEDDING VOWS OF THOMAS AND CLAUDIE COOKE. THIS IS A JOYFUL TIME IN WHICH ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    What About My Doubt? Series

    Contributed by Timothy Smith on Aug 2, 2004
    based on 27 ratings
     | 4,083 views

    3rd in a 3 part series about finding significant answers to life from intimate encounters with Jesus.

    “What About My Doubt?” JOHN 20: 19 - 31 INTRODUCTION: In 1957, Lieutenant David Steeves walked out of the California Sierras Mts. 54 days after his Air Force trainer jet had disappeared. He related an unbelievable tale of survival after parachuting from his disabled plane. For almost 3 months ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian Church

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    Seeing Is Believing

    Contributed by Michael Karpf on Aug 29, 2008
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    When we are doubting, Jesus meets us at our point of need to dispel our doubts, so we can believe.

    SEEING IS BELIEVING John 20:24-31 A few weeks ago I went to Macau, which is near Hong Kong. It was my first trip there, and it is not an easy place to get to. I flew to Hong Kong and took a ferry to Macau. The ferry took one hour and I waited an hour to clear customs and immigration in Macau. ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical Free

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    Doubtless Belief

    Contributed by Charles Mallory on Aug 10, 2006
    based on 6 ratings
     | 3,117 views

    Our faith must be an active faith. It must come alive to bring others to Christ.

    I FIND IT INTERESTING THAT THOMAS MISSED THE FIRST EASTER APPEARANCE OF JESUS. WHAT I FIND TO BE EVEN MORE INTRIGUING IS THE FACT THAT THE DISCIPLES ARE STILL HIDING BEHIND A LOCKED DOOR ONE WEEK FOLLOWING THEIR ENCOUNTER WITH THE RISNEN CHRIST. I THINK THOMAS GETS A BUM RAP AS THE “LONE” DISCIPLE ...read more

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    Denomination: Free Methodist