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  • Steve Shepherd avatar

    The Worst Sluggard

    Contributed by Steve Shepherd on Jun 13, 2005
    based on 205 ratings
     | 23,201 views

    The worst sluggard of all is the spiritual sluggard.

    INTRO.- ILL.- A teacher gave a subject for composition class. The subject given was the word, “WHAT?” For an hour, the whole class busily expounded and defined this word. One boy, however, submitted his paper in only 1 minute and left the class. On his paper, he had written: “SO WHAT?” Was he ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

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    "The Persuasive Power Of The Word"

    Contributed by Clark Tanner on Jun 22, 2005
    based on 14 ratings
     | 4,192 views

    There has never been a time when it was more important than now for Christians to internalize the scriptures and be prepared to live them and speak them.

    “And he entered the synagogue and continued speaking out boldly for three months, reasoning and persuading them about the kingdom of God. But when some were becoming hardened and disobedient, speaking evil of the Way before the people, he withdrew from them and took away the disciples, reasoning ...read more

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    Denomination: Orthodox

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    Simon's New Name Series

    Contributed by Rick Stacy on Jun 27, 2005
    based on 9 ratings
     | 5,333 views

    4th of 7 messages on the transformation of Simon into Peter. This message focuses on the blessing and responsibility of confessing Jesus as Lord.

    Simon’s New Name Ricky vs. Richard. My mother wanted Ricky. My dad wanted Richard in case I grew up to be a minister. Now that I’m a preacher I prefer Rick – or maybe “Flash”. Just kidding! That was Charlie Brown’s secret desire – to be called “Flash” by his friends and of course Lucy ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

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    Gethsemane

    Contributed by Matthew Sickling on Mar 10, 2008
    based on 9 ratings
     | 15,232 views

    This message examines why we all need a place like Gethsemane in our lives.

    Text: Mark 14:32-42 Date: 3/9/08 a.m. Location: Sulphur Spring Baptist Church My father’s parents lived in a small farmhouse in a little community in Southern Illinois. One fo the things that I remember about their home, is a painting. It was an artists depiction of Jesus in the Garden of ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    I Must Insist On This

    Contributed by Steve Shepherd on Mar 14, 2008
    based on 58 ratings
     | 4,939 views

    1- I insist that you don’t live like others 2- I insist that you did not learn Christ from the world 3- I insist that the truth is in Jesus

    INTRO.- Roger Clemens. Guilty or not? Is he guilty of using drugs and Human Growth Hormone or not? Clemens insists he is not guilty! Clemens has won seven Cy Young Awards, two more than any other pitcher. He throws and bats right-handed. On December 13, 2007, Clemens’ name was listed in the ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

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    How Do They Love Me? Series

    Contributed by Glenn Durham on Mar 19, 2008
    based on 6 ratings
     | 9,763 views

    God gives shepherds to love us with the affection of Christ Jesus, that we might be both encouraged and taught to love one another.

    Scripture Introduction Elizabeth Barrett Browning wrote a Sonnet some of you will have heard: “How do I love thee? Let me count the ways. I love thee to the depth and breadth and height my soul can reach…. I love thee freely, as men strive for Right; I love thee purely, as they turn from Praise…. ...read more

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    Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

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    Not All Who Die, Die Series

    Contributed by Glenn Durham on Mar 25, 2008
    based on 14 ratings
     | 4,717 views

    Jesus’ resurrection confirms his authority to give life to those who keep his word.

    Scripture Introduction I was reminded a couple of week’s ago that some Jewish people find the Gospels offensive, even “anti-Semitic.” One writer described John’s gospel as a “polemical pamphlet against Judaism.” I disagree; John does show us the conflict between Jesus and certain Jewish leaders, ...read more

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    Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

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    Pray For Us

    Contributed by Steve Shepherd on Jan 2, 2009
    based on 55 ratings
     | 12,258 views

    What are we to pray about? 1- Pray for the spreading of the message 2- Pray for the deliverance from evil people 3- Pray for the strengthening of God’s Spirit

    INTRO.- Prayer is the one of the great privileges that we have as Christians. People outside of Christ can only meditate, but we can talk to God, knowing He is there, listening, loving, etc. ILL.- A group of bats, hanging from the ceiling of a cave, discover a single bat STANDING upright below ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

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    What Every Husband Needs From His Wife: Series

    Contributed by Harold Hansen on Jan 6, 2009
    based on 15 ratings
     | 14,731 views

    Lesson on the husbnds need from the wife

    LESSON 3 WHAT EVERY HUSBAND NEEDS FROM HIS WIFE: Eph. 5: 21-33 The most beautiful rose in God’s garden is a virtuous woman. Her price is far above rubies. Proverbs 31:10 Who can find a virtuous woman? for her price is far above ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Is God Faithful? Series

    Contributed by Byron Harvey on Jan 8, 2009
    based on 1 rating
     | 7,808 views

    This continues in my expository series through the book of Acts.

    Table Talk What are some reasons the question “Is God faithful” is a valid question? Why might even Paul himself have questioned this? News flash: Paul was human like the rest of us, and that’s one of the things that I think we need to be constantly reminded of. We ought at this point to ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical Free

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    Words Are Necessary

    Contributed by Nate Herbst on Jan 8, 2009
    based on 6 ratings
     | 4,756 views

    We’ve all heard the quote falsely attributed to St. Francis of Assisi, "Preach the gospel at all times. use words if necessary;" words are necessary and this message encourages believers to speak boldly.

    MEN’S RETREAT – NOV 3, 2007 Speaking in the Fight Col.4:6 - Let your conversation be always full of grace, seasoned with salt, so that you may know how to answer everyone. 1. Why speaking is a fight: hard to take a stand, etc. a. Speaking is difficult. i. We’re scared to speak! 1. It’s been said ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

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    A Question Of Heart Series

    Contributed by Bruce Goettsche on Jan 12, 2009
    based on 6 ratings
     | 8,005 views

    The life of David gives us principles for living with the heart of God

    A Question of Heart 1 Samuel 8 and 16 ©Copyright January 4, 2009 Rev. Bruce Goettsche SERIES: Living With the Heart of God This morning we begin a new series of sermons which I have titled “Living with the Heart of God”. The title of the series is drawn from Acts 13:22 where David is called a ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

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    It's Not That Complicated!

    Contributed by Monty Newton on Jan 16, 2009
    based on 17 ratings
     | 8,778 views

    Jesus simply says, "Follow me."

    Title: It’s Not That Complicated! Text: John 1:43-51 The Big Idea: Jesus simply says, “Follow me.” Introduction Sometimes I think we make much more of what it means to be a Christian than is necessary or even intended. Perhaps you’ve been following the hiring of Josh McDaniels to replace Mike ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

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    I Want To Know Christ Series

    Contributed by Darryl Klassen on Jan 21, 2009
    based on 4 ratings
     | 5,462 views

    If you and I want to truly know Christ it’s going to cost us. Knowing Jesus requires that you and I take stock of our gains, our prestige, our very personages and like Paul, consider their worth in light of Christ. What does it mean to know Christ? What w

    I WANT TO KNOW CHRIST I want to know Christ. To say this is to commit ourselves to a monumental task that would involve the rest of our lives and would never find its completion. When Jesus comes back, He will have a name that only He knows (Rev. 19:12). This reveals to us that all there is to ...read more

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    Denomination: Mennonite

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    Ripe Ritual And Redemptive Righteousness Series

    Contributed by Joseph Smith on Jul 20, 2008
    based on 5 ratings
     | 8,988 views

    Dramatic monologue as if it were from Micah himself, summarizing the entire book around the contrast between practicing ritual in order to avoid judgment vs. living God’s requirements of justice, mercy, and the humble walk.

    [Outside the sanctuary] Justice, O God! Justice! We must have your justice! And righteousness! Without that we are lost! Oh, Lord God, the Temple and the city – what I see there sickens me. That ripe and rotten ritual, those empty gestures, those paid and padded priests! O God, ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist