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  • Steve Shepherd avatar

    A Blessed Attitude

    Contributed by Steve Shepherd on May 11, 2006
    based on 120 ratings
     | 25,909 views

    A blessed attitude toward God.

    INTRO.- Do you have an attitude problem? Who doesn’t at certain times or on certain days?! Something perturbs you and it begins to show in your attitude. ILL.- Here is a true story about a man who said that one particular event cured him of being obnoxious in a restaurant. He had ordered a ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

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    Stamp Collection Series

    Contributed by Chris Schmitz on Aug 4, 2004
    based on 54 ratings
     | 7,781 views

    2nd sermon in a series i am preaching on TItus. this is an expository sermon w/outline, notes, and illustrations on Titus ch.2

    Titus 2 Expository sermon “Ashland A/G: A Stamp Collection” Introduction: last week I talked about unfinished work needing to be done and we talked about who Titus was and what he was up against. He was a Greek who was brought up in heathenism. He most likely was saved in the preaching and ...read more

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    Denomination: Pentecostal

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    Was Crucified, Died, And Was Buried Series

    Contributed by Freddy Fritz on Aug 5, 2004
    based on 24 ratings
     | 12,521 views

    This sermon examines the crucifixion, death and burial of Jesus Christ.

    Introduction As we continue our series in The Apostles’ Creed I would like to examine today what it means to believe that Jesus was crucified, died, and was buried. Please listen as I recite the Apostles’ Creed: I believe in God the Father Almighty, Maker of heaven and earth. I believe in Jesus ...read more

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    Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

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    I Won't Grow Up!

    Contributed by Thomas Bowen on Sep 15, 2004
    based on 24 ratings
     | 3,726 views

    Christians can choose to not grow up. It is important to do your part as the body of Christ and bring others along.

    I Won’t Grow up! Ephesians 4: 11-16, Are you ready for today’s lesson”, It comes for a young philosopher and I believe it tells us a lot about human nature. I won’t grow up, I don’t want to go to school. Just to learn to be a parrot, And recite a silly rule. If growing up means It would ...read more

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    Denomination: Congregational

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    Three Crosses

    Contributed by Dennis Cocks on Mar 27, 2006
    based on 44 ratings
     | 9,154 views

    I would like us to look at the three crosses mentioned in our text this morning/evening. Each one has a significant meaning for us today. It is important that we understand what each one represents, because your eternal destination may depend on it.

    THREE CROSSES TEXT: MATTHEW 27:26-31; LUKE 27:32-46 INTRODUCTION: I would like us to look at the three crosses mentioned in our text this morning/evening. Each one has a significant meaning for us today. It is important that we understand what each one represents, because your eternal ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Forget The Village; Just Give Me A Godly Mother

    Contributed by Keith Foskey on May 10, 2005
    based on 89 ratings
     | 12,579 views

    It has been said, “It takes a village to raise a child”…But this is not true

    “Forget the Village; Just Give Me a Godly Mother” II Timothy 1:3-5 OPENING JOKE: “150 a Week to Talk about Mom” Three ladies were exercising pride in their grown sons. The first lady told of the extravagant birthday parties her son provided her. “Why he even hired a full band for my last ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

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    A Loving Parent

    Contributed by Timothy Gardner on May 14, 2005
    based on 37 ratings
     | 8,982 views

    Parents have a duty to raise their children in the Lord!

    Introduction: I would like to read you a story out of Chicken Soup for the Soul written by Michelle Lawrence called “Almie Rose.” Listen. It was at least two months before Christmas when nine-year-old Almie Rose told her father and mother that she wanted a new bicycle. As Christmas drew nearer, ...read more

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    Denomination: Salvation Army

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    Nehemiah A Man Of Action

    Contributed by Aubrey Vaughan on Sep 6, 2006
    based on 6 ratings
     | 11,279 views

    This sermon is a call from the life and practice of Nehemiah to be men and women of God.

    Nehemiah a man of prayer and action. His name means “Yahweh has comforted” Background. The book of Nehemiah takes us back to 445-432 BC. Nehemiah was probably born in exile and had never visited his homeland of Judah. Jerusalem was over 1000 miles away. 140 years previous Jerusalem was ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    A New Beginning Needed Series

    Contributed by Chris Appleby on Oct 28, 2006
    based on 4 ratings
     | 5,276 views

    God gives us his Holy Spirit to enable us to be renewed and begin life again as children of God.

    A Pharisee, a leader of the Jews, came to see Jesus by night. We’re not told why he came. His opening statement might indicate a curiosity about who Jesus really is. But then, it might also be simply the opening statement that precedes some sort of accusation or put down. "We know that you are a ...read more

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    Denomination: Anglican

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    It's Time

    Contributed by Greg Nance on Oct 9, 2007
    based on 6 ratings
     | 9,472 views

    Esther is a great study on God’s timing and our obedience of faith. What has God got scheduled for your life?

    Esther God loves to take that which is nothing in the eyes of the world and work his greatest wonders. As Paul was praying for God to remove what he called “a thorn in my flesh,” God said: 2 Cor. 12:9 "My grace is sufficient for you, for My strength is made perfect in weakness." Therefore most ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

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    Something Beautiful

    Contributed by Jay Mcphearson on Oct 21, 2007
    based on 4 ratings
     | 5,055 views

    The beautiful part of Grace is that we don’t deserve it.

    If you would like the powerpoint for this sermon, email me with the title of the sermon in the subject line. Matthew 20:1-16 “Something Beautiful” “The beautiful part of Grace is that we don’t deserve it.” Sunday Morning Sermon 10.21.07 Intro: (Start with title and text) Every week I come up with ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

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    The Kingdom Of Heaven Is Like

    Contributed by Steve Shepherd on Jan 18, 2007
    based on 85 ratings
     | 18,211 views

    1- The kingdom of heaven is like a landowner 2- The kingdom of heaven is like men working 3- The kingdom of heaven is like getting paid

    INTRO.- The kingdom of heaven is a kingdom. It is a country, a domain, an empire. It is similar to our country and yet it is not similar. Heaven is not America and America is not heavenly! ILL.- When Edward Everett Hale was Chaplain of the Senate, someone asked him, “Do you pray for the ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

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    Who Is A Disciple Of Jesus?

    Contributed by Ray Ellis on Jan 22, 2007
    based on 4 ratings
     | 5,195 views

    Jesus gave gives clear teaching on what the conditions are to become a disciple in Luke 9:23-24.

    “Who is a Disciple of Jesus?” Matthew 28:19-20/ Luke 9:23-24 Jesus gave the command to all His followers, “Therefore go and make disciples of all nations, baptizing them in the name of the Father and of the Son and of the Holy Spirit…”Matthew 28:19 Making disciples is a process, “Going” ...read more

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    Denomination: Free Methodist

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    Walking With God

    Contributed by Bill Burnett on Mar 1, 2007
    based on 7 ratings
     | 12,213 views

    A description of how Abram walked with God and God’s response back to Him.

    The Joys Of Walking With God Genesis 17 Today’s society thrives on big events, speed, noise, movement, and drama. But it is not hyperactivity that troubles us - it’s quietness. Solitude is often considered boring, a waste of time. Mistakenly, we suppose that walking with God is a quick, ...read more

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    Denomination: Foursquare

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    Carry Our Burdens Series

    Contributed by Jason Cole on Mar 12, 2007
    based on 44 ratings
     | 15,616 views

    Jesus promises to bear our burdens, sometimes we needlessly carry them around anyways, but if we let go He will take it from us.

    Promises of Jesus: Carry Our Burdens Introduction: I want to read you a page from the U.S. Government Peace Corps Manual for its volunteers who work in the Amazon Jungle. The page I’m going to read concerns what to do in case you’re attacked by an Anaconda. The Anaconda is the largest snake in ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ