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The Bad Judge Series

Contributed by Jeff Strite on Nov 3, 2014

based on 23 ratings

| 16,475 views

God dedicated 57 verses to a wicked judge who ruled as king in Israel for about 3 years. Why would He do that? Is it possible the story of this evil man has something to us about how we should think as Christians?

OPEN: In Clay County, Kentucky there was a judge named R. Cletus Maricle. He was one of the rare judges I could find online who had been permanently disbarred. You might ask: “Jeff, why was he disbarred?” I’m glad you asked. R. Cletus Maricle was disbarred because he and 7 ...read more

Scripture: Judges 9:1-6

Tags: Brother, Wrath, Glory, Galatians, Power, Party, Politics, Repentance, Throne, Control, King, Baal, Gideon, Pagan, Judge, Vote, Abomination, Impurity, Rule, Abimelech, Immoral, Lbj, Shechem, Dominate, Johnson, Tyrants, Legislation, Thief, Struggle, Book Of Judges, Galatia, Jotham, Ron Ziegler, Alexander Haig, William Penn, Ballot Box, Crooks, Nixon, Fertility, Murderer, Tyrant, Thug, Shekels, Concubine, Destined, Entitled, Anti-Judge, Buying Votes, Voter Fraud, Disbarred (view more) (view less)

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

The Father Figure Of Freedom Series

Contributed by Jeff Strite on Jun 23, 2015

based on 11 ratings

| 19,818 views

Moses was the father figure to Israel of their Heavenly Father, just as earthly father are also father figures who point to God. But how do earthly fathers reflect a Heavenly God? And just who is this prophet Moses' spoke of?

James Dobson once told of the time his 2 year old son Ryan said grace. He said: “He had watched his mother and me pray before we ate each meal, but he had never been asked to say grace. One day, when I was out of town on a business trip, Shirley spontaneously turned to our toddler and ...read more

Scripture: Deuteronomy 18:15-20

Tags: David, Messiah, Honor, Christ, Isaiah, Jesus, Moses, Steal, Father's Day, Solomon, Prayer, Promise, Protect, Repent, Judgment, Pharisees, Rehoboam, Fornication, Abba, Judge, Living Together, Britain, John The Baptist, Alms, Lame Man, Ten Commandments, Fatherless, Blessings, Struggle, Father Figure, Elders, Struggling, Senator, Lord’s Prayer, Missouri, John Ashcroft, Bullies, Teacher Of The Law, The Prophet, George Foreman, Sexist, Iq, Urmee Khan, Focus On The Family, Saying Grace, James Dobson (view more) (view less)

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

The Hour Of The Power Of Darkness Series

Contributed by Jeff Strite on Oct 28, 2013

based on 25 ratings

| 28,705 views

Life can get dark. And that darkness can create doubt and fear in our lives. What can we do when life gets hard and there doesn't seem to be anyway out of the difficulties we face?

OPEN: One woman told about her favorite spot at the local zoo. It was an exhibit called the House of Night. It was a place where you could see creatures of the night that would crawl and fly about, but because it held creatures of the night… it was nearly totally dark. She said that one very ...read more

Scripture: Luke 22:39-54

Tags: Death, Fear, Protection, Baptism, Doubt, Plan, Moses, Light, Color, Peace, Resurrection, Vision, Abraham, Power, Hope, Prayer, Angels, Anxiety, Temptation, Darkness, Jacob, Gethsemane, Unknown, Isaac, Sweat, Abandon, Helplessness, Anguish, Night Light, Struggle, Hematohidrosis (view more) (view less)

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Where Is The Lamb? Series

Contributed by Jeff Strite on Feb 8, 2017

based on 9 ratings

| 11,987 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

Scripture: John 1:29-37, John 1:29

Tags: Sacrifice, Genesis, Revelation, Temple, Abraham, Africa, Slaughter, Vow, Passover, Sarah, Nazarite, Innocent, Sinless, Isaac, Calvary, Innocence, Artist, Gentle, Golgotha, Lamb Of God, John The Baptist, Blemish, Descriptions, Struggle, Lepers, Only Son, Test, Billy Sunday, Gypsy, Meat Inspector, Steinberg, Mt Moriah, Freewill Offering, Defect, Bull, Turtledove, Guiltless, Goat, Titles, Swaziland (view more) (view less)

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

The Sign Of Fear Series

Contributed by Jeff Strite on Mar 30, 2017

based on 9 ratings

| 10,215 views

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

Scripture: John 6:15-21

Tags: Fear, Afraid, Stormy, Supernatural, Wind, Unknown, Despair, Forsake, Courageous, Ghost, Normal, Diner, Sea Of Galilee, Bethsaida, Harsh, Hitchhiker, Seattle, Fear Not, Thomas Jefferson, Struggle, Max Lucado, Miracle, Physicist, Do Not Fear, Lemmel, Helen Hayworth, Doug Goins, Coffee Klatch, Gary Richmond, Regulars, Jefferson Bible, Paul Davies, Walking On The Water, Against Them, Templeton Prize, Amazed, Fourth Watch, Waves, Rough Night (view more) (view less)

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Journey To Joy Series

Contributed by Jeff Strite on Dec 20, 2017

based on 3 ratings

| 4,163 views

The angel announced a message of "great joy". But the world often confuses Joy with Happiness and ends up being disappointed. What brings us joy and what difference does that make in our lives?

OPEN: I love to sing Christmas Carols, so this morning we’re going to start out the sermon with “Joy to the World”. If you would, stand and sing it with me. 1. Joy to the world the Lord has come, let earth receive her King Let every heart prepare him room And heaven and nature sing, and heaven ...read more

Scripture: Luke 2:4-20

Tags: Death, Fear, Crucify, Hunger, Fate, Peace, Resurrection, Devil, Happiness, Chance, Joy, Dying, Understanding, Christmas Tree, Happy, Contentment, Luck, Rejoice, Baptize, Psychiatrist, Content, Deserve, Sorrow, Abundance, Grave, Need, Tears, Britain, Fortune, Norse, Secular, Santa Claus, Unhappy, Plenty, Secret, Struggle, Joy To The World, Weeping, Baptized, Angel, Carol, Sorrowful, Isaac Watt, Washed Away, Watery, Transcends, Washington Post, European, Jewish Encyclopedia, Happens, Mcmahon, Kaufmann Kohler, Darrin (view more) (view less)

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Struggling But Still Winning

Contributed by Derrick White Sr on May 11, 2017

based on 1 rating

| 8,681 views

IT IS THROUGH STRUGGLE THAT MANY OF US LEARN HOW TO FLY I DON'T KNOW IF YOU REALIZED IT YET

STRUGGLING BUT STILL WINNING (2 CORINTHIANS 4:7-9) VERSE 7: BUT WE HAVE THIS TREASURE IN EARTHEN VESSELS, THAT THE EXCELLENCY OF THE POWER MAY BE OF GOD, AND NOT OF US. VERSE 8: WE ARE TROUBLED ON EVERY SIDE, YET NOT DISTRESSED, WE ...read more

Scripture: 2 Corinthians 4:7-9

Tags: Struggles, Struggle, Life Is A Struggle

Denomination: Baptist

Eliphaz Takes Aim At Job, Again Series

Contributed by T.j. Conwell on Jul 11, 2017

| 820 views

Job is in a world of complete hopelessness, and his friends are only making things worse. Our lesson from this is actually simple: The key to strengthening our hope is to focus on God, not yourself!

Eliphaz takes aim at Job, again Job Sermon Series, Part 8 Introduction (Job Slide) - Today we continue to examine Job’s conversations with his friends -- Re: These men came in Ch. 2 to sit with him and mourn his loss - They appear to come to comfort … but quickly their real motives ...read more

Scripture: Job 15:1-17:16

Tags: Job, Hopelessness, Helpless, Eliphaz, Struggle (view more) (view less)

Denomination: Baptist

Deliver Us Series

Contributed by Matthew Kratz on Sep 2, 2017

| 2,464 views

Paul describes 1) The confusion (Romans 7:14–16), 2) The corruption (Romans 7:17–20) and 3) The conclusion (Romans 7:21–25). in seeing Christ as the ultimate deliverer of our inner conflict.

The totality of flooding this week in Texas from tropical storm Harvey has been devastating. 75 000 people called 911 seeking help. Calling out for help, the US Federal Emergency Management Agency deployed 900 personnel in search-and-rescue teams. A million liters of water, a million meals, 20, 520 ...read more

Scripture: Romans 7:14-25

Tags: Freedom, Bondage, Sin, Sanctification, Struggle (view more) (view less)

Denomination: Independent/Bible

Jesus: The Solution To Temptation Series

Contributed by William Jones on Jun 19, 2017

| 3,597 views

The conclusion to series of Biblical Characters that faced temptation. This is a brief look at how Jesus faced in the wilderness, in essence, the same temptations that Adam and eve faced in the Garden of Eden. We explore how Jesus defeated the tempter!

Hello and welcome back this morning to Church 360. I heard that the Ladies had a great time yesterday at the Brunch. Glad that you all had that time of fellowship together. Thanks to all the hands that put everything together for that event! Today we are going to take another look at the ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 4:1-11, Hebrews 4:15-16, 1 Corinthians 10:13, 2 Timothy 2:15

Tags: Bible, Eve, Scripture, Forgiveness, Jesus, Sin, Satan, Hope, Temptation, Victory, Resist, Struggle (view more) (view less)

Denomination: Baptist

Another "Jesus Saves Us From Our Storms" Sermon

Contributed by Jon Lipka on Aug 19, 2014

| 1,533 views

The message of Jesus' salvation and care for us in the midst of our storms is always relevant and new. Every day, new storms threaten to overtake us, if it weren't for the might of Jesus and His careful watch over us.

Today’s Gospel is very familiar to us all. We all love to hear of Jesus walking on the water, and Peter’s feeble attempt to walk to Jesus, from which Jesus saved him. And if you’re like me, you’re probably thinking that you know exactly what today’s sermon will be ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 14:22-33

Tags: Salvation, Immanuel, Storm, Jesus Christ, Storms Of Life, Struggle (view more) (view less)

Denomination: Anglican

Im Only Human

Contributed by Darrin Fish on Sep 3, 2015

| 3,114 views

Why do we do the wrong things when we know there wrong?

I want to start this morning by asking a few questions. • Raise your hands, who owns a radio? • How many listen to their radio? • How many listen to their radio in the car? • How many listen to their radio at home? I belong to the group that listens mostly in the ...read more

Scripture: Romans 7:14-25

Tags: Christian Life, Struggles, Life Struggles, Struggle

Denomination: Christian Church

Our Spiritual Battle: Part One Series

Contributed by Douglas Phillips on Sep 16, 2015

| 1,819 views

AN ISSUE THAT THE CHURCH, AND THE WORLD, IS GOING TO HAVE AN INCREASING STRUGGLE WITH, ESPECIALLY AS WE DRAW CLOSER TO THE RETURN OF THE LORD, IS THE ISSUE OF SPIRITUAL CONFLICT. THIS SERIES TAKES A CLOSE LOOK AT WHAT PUTTING ON THE AROMOR OF GOD MEANS.

OUR SPIRITUAL BATTLE: PART ONE EPHESIANS 6:10-20 AN ISSUE THAT THE CHURCH, AND THE WORLD, IS GOING TO HAVE AN INCREASING STRUGGLE WITH, ESPECIALLY AS WE DRAW CLOSER TO THE RETURN OF THE LORD, IS THE ISSUE OF SPIRITUAL CONFLICT. I CAN REMEMBER, AS A YOUNGSTER, SINGING SOME GREAT HYMNS OF ...read more

Scripture: Ephesians 6:10-20

Tags: Satan, Spiritual Warfare, Victory, Spiritual Battle, Struggle, Whole Armor (view more) (view less)

Denomination: Baptist

Dr. Jeckyl And Mr. Hyde! Series

Contributed by Kyle Sullivan on Nov 10, 2014

| 1,702 views

Battling the War within you!

Question: Have you ever said, “I want to do what’s right but I just can’t seem to it.” The War Inside of You: 1) You have Two Natures. New Nature—Ephesians 4:22-24 Old Nature—Galatians 5:16-18 Truth: As long as you live on this earth you ...read more

Scripture: Romans 7:14-25

Tags: War, Struggle, Old & New Natures

Denomination: Baptist

Playground Or Battleground?”

Contributed by John Gaston on Dec 1, 2015

based on 1 rating

| 2,907 views

Many Christians don’t realize they are living in a BATTLEGROUND; they think they live in a PLAYGROUND! We’re going to look at the 3 fold assault on the People of God and the 3 things Paul said to do to counteract it.

PLAYGROUND OR BATTLEGROUND? Eph. 6:10-13,18 INTRODUCTION A. HUMOR: WHO DO I SHOOT? 1. A new soldier was on sentry duty at the main gate. His orders were clear. No car was to enter unless it had a special sticker on the windshield. 2. A big Army car came up with a general seated in the back. ...read more

Scripture: Ephesians 6:10-18

Tags: Battle, Spiritual Warfare, Struggle

Denomination: Assembly Of God

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The Bad Judge Series

Contributed by Jeff Strite on Nov 3, 2014

The Father Figure Of Freedom Series

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The Hour Of The Power Of Darkness Series

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Where Is The Lamb? Series

Contributed by Jeff Strite on Feb 8, 2017

The Sign Of Fear Series

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Journey To Joy Series

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Struggling But Still Winning

Contributed by Derrick White Sr on May 11, 2017

Eliphaz Takes Aim At Job, Again Series

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Deliver Us Series

Contributed by Matthew Kratz on Sep 2, 2017

Jesus: The Solution To Temptation Series

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Another "Jesus Saves Us From Our Storms" Sermon

Contributed by Jon Lipka on Aug 19, 2014

Im Only Human

Contributed by Darrin Fish on Sep 3, 2015

Our Spiritual Battle: Part One Series

Contributed by Douglas Phillips on Sep 16, 2015

Dr. Jeckyl And Mr. Hyde! Series

Contributed by Kyle Sullivan on Nov 10, 2014

Playground Or Battleground?”

Contributed by John Gaston on Dec 1, 2015