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    Ready & Faithful Youth Sermon

    Contributed by Youth Sermons on Sep 5, 2023
    based on 4 ratings
     | 1,085 views

    In this passage, we receive the encouragement from Christ to be faithful and to remain ready. We can remain faithful because He is a good shepherd who looks over His flock. We stay ready because we don’t know the day or the hour when Christ will return, but we trust that He is coming soon.

    Today, we're going to talk about being ready and faithful. Life can be pretty unpredictable, right? Sometimes we're prepared for what's coming, and other times, we're caught off guard. But when it comes to our faith, Jesus wants us to be ready and faithful all the time. So, let's dive into our main ...read more

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    Iron Man = A Wolf In Iron Clothing Series

    Contributed by Jeff Strite on Jun 16, 2010
    based on 66 ratings
     | 16,197 views

    Paul told the Ephesian elders that wolves would arise from among the own number. How were they to be able to tell when someone (like an Elder) had become one of the bad guys?

    OPEN: Last week I told you I loved superheroes. And I have done extensive research for this sermon series for years. I’ve read superhero comic books/ watched superhero TV shows/ went to superhero Movies. I’m what you might call an “expert” in superheroes. And one of the things about superheroes ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

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    How Does An Elder Eld? Series

    Contributed by Jeff Strite on Sep 12, 2010
    based on 65 ratings
     | 22,396 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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    Are You Willing To Stand In The Gap? Series

    Contributed by Jeff Strite on Sep 12, 2021
    based on 4 ratings
     | 8,633 views

    Paul "stood in the gap." Heresy was threatening the churches in Galatia that was so powerful that even Peter and Barnabas were swayed by its influence. What Paul did can tell us a lot about the importance of standing firm against false teachings and standing up to protect God's people

    OPEN: About 500 years before Jesus was born in Bethlehem, a famous battle took place in mountain pass called Thermopylae in Greece. The Persians invaded Greece with approximately 150,000 soldiers, and King Leonidas of Sparta led a small force of soldiers to oppose them. The Spartan strategy was to ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

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    Build-A-Bear Jesus

    Contributed by Stephen Belokur on May 18, 2019
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    We were created in the image of God. Now many are trying to create God into an image that is comfortable for us.

    Build-A-Bear Jesus Please stand as we read our newest memory Scripture together … 2 Timothy 4:3-4 “The time will come when men will not put up with sound doctrine. Instead, to suit their own desires, they will gather around them a great number of teachers to say what their itching ears want to ...read more

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    Denomination: Nazarene

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    Divine Concern For Unity

    Contributed by Ron Freeman, Evangelist on Sep 25, 2015
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     | 14,833 views

    To establish that unity is possible only when all agree to follow the divine standard of God -- the bible, which brings unity to the body of Christ. This lesson encourages all believers to strive for "the unity of the Spirit in the bond of peace."

    INTRODUCTION Outline. 1. Jesus’ Prayer for Unity 2. Spirit’s Plea for Unity 3. Father’s Plan for Unity Remarks. 1. Unity is only possible when all believers respect and follow the divine will and word of God. Jesus prayed for unity, the Spirit pleaded for unity, and the Father has outlined a plan ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

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    "I Am The Door Of The Sheep - I Am The Door” - Presentation In The "I Am Series Of John’s Gospel” Part 1 Series

    Contributed by Ron Ferguson on Aug 27, 2022
     | 2,366 views

    We continue with the Study of the "I AMs" in the Gospel of John and this time we look at Christ as the Good Shepherd and the Door. He is the Door to the sheepfold and we will look at the role of the shepherd in the Middle East. Are you feeding in God's pasture?

    “I AM THE DOOR OF THE SHEEP - I AM THE DOOR” - PRESENTATION IN THE “I AM SERIES OF JOHN’S GOSPEL” PART 1 [A]. THE DOOR OF THE SHEEP In this particular study of the I AM series, we come to chapter 10 of John where we find two of these great I AMs. One will be the Door and the other is the Good ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

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    Three That Beareth Record In Heaven

    Contributed by Ron Freeman, Evangelist on Oct 19, 2017
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     | 8,414 views

    To establish there are three that bear record in heaven; the Father, the Word and the Holy Spirit regarding the truth. It is the Spirit's witness that has granted unto us the "message of salvation, and the hope of eternal life."

    INTRODUCTION Outline. 1. The Father Beareth Record in Heaven 2. The Word Beareth Record in Heaven 3. The Holy Ghost Beareth Record in Heaven Remarks. 1. John the Apostle writes: “And it is the Spirit that beareth witness, because the Spirit is truth. For there are three that bear record in heaven, ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

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    Preaching Your Sermon - True Ministers Regurgitate, Or Do They – Should They Series

    Contributed by Ron Ferguson on May 19, 2024
     | 394 views

    Here, we are sharing some thoughts about church ministry especially the tendency to preach on what someone else has done because one has not bothered to study for oneself. Every situation is specific to its own church but here are general principles.

    PREACHING YOUR SERMON - TRUE MINISTERS REGURGITATE, OR DO THEY – SHOULD THEY? I keep some finches and just recently one pair had babies. It is interesting the way the Lord has arranged for the babies to be fed. I think most people have noticed the method used by birds as the young are fed. ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

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    A Word From Your Pilot Series

    Contributed by Jeff Strite on Mar 16, 2014
    based on 71 ratings
     | 48,223 views

    We're strangers in this world and we will encounter difficulty. What has God supplied to help us survive the struggles and sufferings and persecutions we may encounter here?

    OPEN: On a Continental flight a pilot began his usual comments to the passengers: “Ladies and gentlemen, good afternoon and welcome on board Continental flight 428. This is your Captain speaking and I have some information about our flight. We've reached cruising altitude of 35,000 ft. ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

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    Divine Appointment Series

    Contributed by Ron Freeman, Evangelist on May 31, 2019
    based on 3 ratings
     | 5,971 views

    To establish that one of the church’s greatest needs is a sound and faithful leadership. That means the appointing of elders and deacons (along with their families), who are committed to their divine assignment of: lovingly watching over, caring for and shepherding, the children of God.

    INTRODUCTION Outline. 1. The Leadership’s: Divine Appointment Remarks. 1. Today we will be discussing point one, of the lesson series: “Divine Call to Leadership.” This lesson deals with the leadership’s, divine appointment. One of the church’s greatest needs is sound and faithful leadership. ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

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    Why Do I Need A Shepherd? Series

    Contributed by Jeff Strite on Mar 21, 2020
    based on 3 ratings
     | 12,777 views

    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

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

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    The Thrill Of Hope Series

    Contributed by Jeff Strite on Dec 8, 2019
    based on 6 ratings
     | 19,463 views

    What did the birth of Jesus bring to the world that offered Hope?

    OPEN: I love singing Christmas carols… so I’d like you to join me in singing this one. It’s called “O Holy Night” and it goes like this: “O holy night, the stars are brightly shining. It is the night of our dear Savior's birth. Long lay the world in sin and error pining, till He appeared and ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

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    Born To Be A Messiah Series

    Contributed by Jeff Strite on Dec 23, 2012
    based on 64 ratings
     | 30,856 views

    Some people regard Jesus to be like Santa Claus - He’s just a little further up the food chain. But as our Messiah, Jesus came to offer far more than a jolly elf. What is it that Jesus as Messiah offers that this world can not equal?

    It was the day after Christmas at a church in San Francisco. The preacher, was looking at the nativity outside when he noticed the baby Jesus was missing. Immediately, he turned towards the church to call the police. But as he was about to do so, he saw little Jimmy with a red wagon, and in the ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

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    Jesus, The Good Shepherd

    Contributed by Dan Santiago on Dec 4, 2006
    based on 17 ratings
     | 6,206 views

    This sermon explains the reasons Jesus is the good Shepherd of everyone.

    JESUS, THE GOOD SHEPHERD JOHN 10:1-39 The “I AM” statements represent a particular relationship of Jesus to the spiritual needs of men. 1. Bread of life – source of provision for life. 2. True Vine – source of vitality and productivity. 3. Resurrection & Life – ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist