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    A Different Gospel Series

    Contributed by Steve Shepherd on Nov 2, 2011
    based on 30 ratings
     | 11,065 views

    1- A different gospel is no gospel at all 2- A different gospel is a perversion of the true gospel 3- A different gospel will bring on condemnation

    INTRO.- Who said "Variety is the spice of life"? William Cowper, who was an English poet. Since variety is the spice of life, something different is good, CORRECT? Not necessarily. It depends on what you’re talking about. ILL.- Something different was not necessarily a thing that my daddy ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

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    My Testimony Series

    Contributed by Steve Shepherd on Nov 2, 2011
    based on 38 ratings
     | 21,532 views

    Let's think about Paul's personal testimony and how it relates to our lives. (two positives and a negative) 1- He did not preach a made-up gospel 2- He did persecute believers in the past 3- He did receive a call from God

    INTRO.- Do you have a testimony? Yes, whether you realize it or not. Every human has a testimony or is a living testimony. ILL.- For example, let me name some people and you say the word or words that immediately come to your mind that reminds you of these people: Babe Ruth, Lance Armstrong, ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

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    God Is Series

    Contributed by Steve Shepherd on Sep 22, 2012
    based on 264 ratings
     | 76,925 views

    The Psalmist declares, God is what? 1- God is our refuge, we must not fear 2- God is our strength, we must not fall 3- God is our God, we must not fight

    INTRO.- God is. The Psalmist doesn’t question the existence of God. He simply states, God is. Gen. 1:1 “In the beginning God.” ILL.- An orator in Hyde Park of London was speaking out against religion. He said, “My hatred of religion is inherited; my grandfather was an atheist; my father was an ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

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    Give Ear To My Words, O Lord Series

    Contributed by Steve Shepherd on Oct 28, 2012
    based on 231 ratings
     | 75,388 views

    How to plead with God to hear your prayers. 1- Ask early 2- Hate evil 3- Seek mercy 4- Live righteously 5- Find refuge

    INTRO.- ILL.- One Sunday in a Midwest city a little boy was "acting up" during the morning worship. His parents did their best to maintain some sense of order in the pew but were losing the battle. Finally the father picked the little boy up and walked sternly up the aisle on his way out. Just ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

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    Who May Live On God’s Holy Hill? Series

    Contributed by Steve Shepherd on Oct 30, 2012
    based on 238 ratings
     | 62,011 views

    Who may live with God? 1- Those who walk blamelessly 2- Those who speak truthfully 3- Those who wrong nobody 4- Those who give graciously

    INTRO.- ILL.- Three preachers got together for coffee one day and found all their churches had bat-infestation problems. "I got so mad," said one, "I took a shotgun and fired at them. All I did is make holes in the ceiling, but did nothing to the bats." "I tried trapping them alive," said the ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

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    Veterans Day 2012 Series

    Contributed by Steve Shepherd on Nov 3, 2012
    based on 245 ratings
     | 121,656 views

    What it takes to be a veteran of the faith of Christ, something we all need to be and do. 1- Obey the Commander 2- Engage the enemy 3- Fight to the end

    INTRO.- ILL.- When Dwight D. Eisenhower was President from 1953 to 1961, he received a letter from eight-year-old Keith Aiken of Trumbull, CT. Kevin wrote, “After listening to the news about the cold war, I am worried about the people in the world. In thinking it over, I have a plan. Get all the ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

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    Giving Thanks To God Series

    Contributed by Steve Shepherd on Nov 13, 2012
    based on 215 ratings
     | 184,784 views

    Some thoughts about thanksgiving from God’s Word. 1- In a list of sins ingratitude is a big one 2- In the presence of all people we must give thanks 3- In a world of impurity there must be thanksgiving 4- In the midst of asking we must give thanks

    INTRO.- ILL.- It was on Thanksgiving many years ago that actress Helen Hayes cooked her first turkey. Before serving it she announced to her husband, Charles MacArthur, and their son James: “Now I know this is the first turkey I’ve ever cooked. If it isn’t right, I don’t want anybody to say a ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

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    I Will Watch My Ways Series

    Contributed by Steve Shepherd on Nov 22, 2012
    based on 196 ratings
     | 45,744 views

    1- I will watch my mouth 2- I will watch my days 3- I will watch my hope

    INTRO.- I will watch my ways. Why would we ever want to watch our ways in life? One of the things my dad used to say to me was, “Pay attention to what you’re doing.” It pays to pay attention to whatever you are doing and especially, when you are driving an automobile. We ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

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    Love Must Be Sincere Series

    Contributed by Steve Shepherd on Feb 13, 2013
    based on 177 ratings
     | 79,363 views

    Paul describe the sincerity of love in this text. 1- We love by hating evil 2- We love by honoring others 3- We love by showing zeal 4- We love by sharing with others

    INTRO.- Is there anything worse than fake love or insincere love? ILL.- After a 4 and a half year ministry with the Fairland Christian Church, Fairland, OK (population 1025) my friend Truman Brady from Seneca, MO, began preaching at the Villa Heights Christian Church in Joplin, MO. Truman ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

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    Resurrection Response Series

    Contributed by Steve Shepherd on Mar 25, 2013
    based on 171 ratings
     | 81,272 views

    Lessons about people in response to the resurrection of Jesus. 1- Some consider Jesus but do not recognize Him 2- Some know scripture but do not believe it

    INTRO.- Response to the resurrection of Jesus Christ from the death is like anything else. We see, we hear, we question, and we consider. And we either believe or we do not. ILL.- It was possibly the most prayed-for event in human history. And it succeeded! On Sunday, July 20, 1969, as ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

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    Blessed Are They Who Walk According To The Law Of The Lord

    Contributed by Steve Shepherd on Oct 20, 2013
    based on 78 ratings
     | 42,931 views

    What does God’s Word do for us? 1- God’s Word keeps us pure 2- God’s Word helps us to know God 3- God’s Word brings joy to our hearts

    INTRO.- ILL.- A collector of rare books ran into an acquaintance who told him he had just thrown away an old Bible that he found in a dusty, old box. He happened to mention that Guten-somebody-or-other had printed it. "Not Gutenberg?" gasped the collector. "Yes, that was it!" "You idiot! ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

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    I Lift My Eyes To The Hills Series

    Contributed by Steve Shepherd on Oct 23, 2013
    based on 81 ratings
     | 91,754 views

    We look to the Lord for help in life. And what does He do for us? 1- The Lord will keep us from slipping 2- The Lord will watch over us always

    INTRO.- ILL.- Week after week, a man came to his preacher with a big problem. He said, “When I go to bed, I can’t sleep because I’m afraid of monsters under my bed. I know it’s silly, but I can’t help it.” His preacher recommended prayer, reading the Bible, ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

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    The Gospel Of God Series

    Contributed by Steve Shepherd on Oct 24, 2013
    based on 80 ratings
     | 19,478 views

    Several different looks at this “good news” gospel. 1- It’s the gospel of the apostles 2- It’s the gospel of the prophets 3- It’s the gospel of the Son

    INTRO.- The word “gospel” means glad tidings or good news! Good news! Know some? Heard any lately? Good news seems to be few and far between these days what with the poor economy, high gas prices, unemployment, decent jobs hard to find, falling housing market, etc. ILL.- A farmer ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

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    Let's Go To The House Of The Lord Series

    Contributed by Steve Shepherd on Oct 31, 2013
    based on 80 ratings
     | 54,635 views

    What do we find in the house of the Lord? 1- In the house there is great joy 2- In the house there is much praise 3- In the house there is peace and security

    INTRO.- 1 I rejoiced with those who said to me, “Let us go to the house of the Lord.” The people of God were going to worship the Lord at His house. ILL.- A man was answering questions for a national poll one time. When asked for his church preference, he responded, "Red brick." ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

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    Your Faith Is Being Reported Series

    Contributed by Steve Shepherd on Oct 31, 2013
    based on 78 ratings
     | 24,844 views

    Paul speaks of the faith of those saints at Rome. 1- A faith that is remembered 2- A faith that is renewed 3- A faith that is rewarded

    INTRO.- ILL.- Little Billy brought home his report card. His mother was very disappointed with his low grades and she let him know about it. Billy said, “But it’s got a good side to it too. At least you know I’m not cheating.” ILL.- Another boy came home from school with ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ