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  • Steve Shepherd avatar

    The Salvation We Share

    Contributed by Steve Shepherd on Sep 1, 2008
    based on 39 ratings
     | 7,975 views

    Because we have such a great salvation we have some responsibilities in life. Two are listed in this text. 1- We fight the fight 2- We condemn the condemned

    INTRO.- ILL.- Florida Woman to Get Brain Surgery Thanks to ’FOX and Friends’. Friday , July 18, 2008 Insurance provider Aetna will cover a Florida woman’s brain surgery after the intervention of a "FOX & Friends" contributor. Caitlin White, 19, of Bartow, Fl, suffers from a debilitating brain ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

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    2008 Is Gonna Be Great!

    Contributed by Andy Grossman on Dec 18, 2009
     | 1,887 views

    Encouragement for the new year

    2008 is Gonna be GREAT! December 30, 2007 A reporter covering a coal-mine disaster wrote a story that began: “God looked at the grief today in this little West Virginia mining town, and He wept.” The city editor emailed back: “Forget the mine cave-in. Interview God.” Obviously, getting to know ...read more

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    Denomination: Holiness

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    God's Not Dead: Prepare To Give An Answer Series

    Contributed by Fred Sigle on Nov 18, 2014
     | 6,620 views

    Convincing unbelievers that God is not dead starts with an intimate relationship with God and a passion in wanting to share that relationship with anyone who will listen.

    GOD’S NOT DEAD: PREPARE TO GIVE AN ANSWER A. How many of you have ever had to DEFEND your FAITH in COMMENT: Maybe you had a co-worker who challenged your belief in God? Or had a classmate in school who made fun of you because you went to church? Perhaps the one who you have to defend ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

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    Hope For A Hopeless Mess Series

    Contributed by Rick Burdette on May 13, 2014
     | 6,407 views

    Our Past, Shame, The Holy Spirit, Our Testimony

    John 4:4-26 (p. 741) May 18, 2014 Introduction: [Brennan Manning tells a story in “Lion and Lamb” of a recent convert to Jesus who was approached by an unbelieving friend. His friend’s first statement: “So you’ve been converted to Christ?” ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

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    A Minister Of Christ Jesus Series

    Contributed by Steve Shepherd on Mar 5, 2014
    based on 90 ratings
     | 16,455 views

    Paul speaks of his ministry in Christ and what it deals with. 1- Ministry is a matter of believing in others 2- Ministry uses the avenue of writing 3- Ministry always points to Christ

    INTRO.- Romans 15:15-16 “I have written you quite boldly on some points, as if to remind you of them again, because of the grace God gave me to be a minister of Christ Jesus to the Gentiles...” Paul was a minister of Christ Jesus but not many men are interested today in becoming a ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

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    God's Design For Marriage: Defending The Biblical View

    Contributed by Justin Steckbauer on Mar 27, 2021
    based on 1 rating
     | 2,687 views

    Jesus Christ was once asked about marriage and divorce. He replied in this way:

    Jesus Christ was once asked about marriage and divorce. He replied in this way: “Haven’t you read,” he replied, “that at the beginning the Creator ‘made them male and female,’ and said, ‘For this reason a man will leave his father and mother and be united to his wife, and the two will become one ...read more

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    Denomination: Salvation Army

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    The Many Other Significant 3:16 Verses

    Contributed by Dennis King on Feb 25, 2018
     | 7,549 views

    When “3:16” is mentioned as a Bible verse, most of us think of John 3:16. “For God so loved the world....” That verse contains a powerful message to be sure. But the New Testament has many other “3:16” verses that are very meaningful.

    When “3:16” is mentioned as a Bible verse, most of us think of John 3:16. “For God so loved the world that he gave his one and only Son, that whoever believes in him shall not perish but have eternal life.” That verse contains a powerful message to be sure. But the New Testament has many other ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    What Is Christian Nationalism?

    Contributed by Dr. Craig Nelson on Jul 12, 2025
    based on 4 ratings
     | 284 views

    Attacks upon Christianity are not new and have been taking place since day one

    In the United States of America (USA), Christian nationalism is a form of patriotism held by Christians of various backgrounds and genders since the country began, who believe the USA is the central player in God's historical purposes because it is a country founded on and defined by Christian ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

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    Jesus Frees Us From All Burdens

    Contributed by William Baeta on Jul 23, 2005
    based on 10 ratings
     | 5,778 views

    “Come to me, all who are weary and burdened, and I will give you rest. Take my yoke upon you and learn from me, for I am gentle and lowly in heart, and you will find rest for your souls” Matthew 11:28-29.

    Theme: Jesus frees us from all burdens Text: Zech. 9:9-10; Rom. 8:9-14; Matt. 11:25-30 Human reasoning and understanding cannot understand the truth that Jesus Christ is the Messiah. They cannot discern who Jesus is or what the Kingdom is unless God reveals it to them and God has been doing this ...read more

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    Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

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    Ba Christian Vs Cultural Christian

    Contributed by Ajai Prakash on Mar 8, 2012
    based on 4 ratings
     | 8,593 views

    Cultural Christianity means to pursue the God we want instead of the God who is. It is the tendency to be shallow in our understanding of God, wanting Him to be more of a gentle grandfather type who pampers us and lets us have our own way. It is sensing a

    Opening illustration: Throughout our life, Maureena and I have been exposed to a number of cultures but we have yielded to none, not even the one that we were born in. The weaning process takes a longer time for some than others. The impact that the culture has in the church in America is ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

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    The Yoke: 2nd Symbol Of Christianity

    Contributed by John Gaston on Sep 28, 2022
     | 2,803 views

    Jesus requires this of you; you are not only to take up the Cross of Surrender, but also the Yoke of Continual Service with Christ in the Gospel work. You face life with Christ; bear each other's burdens; learn of His gentle nature & love.

    THE YOKE: 2ND SYMBOL OF CHRISTIANITY Mt. 11:29-30 INTRODUCTION A. HUMOR: A FLYING DEAD DUCK 1. John McKay, of the NFL, tells a story illustrating the supreme confidence of University of Alabama football coach Bear Bryant. 2. “We were out shooting ducks, and finally, after about three hours, ...read more

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    Denomination: Assembly Of God

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    Lord Of The Sabbath - Servant Of Mercy - Matthew 12:1-21 Series

    Contributed by William Akehurst on May 3, 2025
     | 358 views

    JESUS reveals that God's heart gives priority to mercy over ritual, rest over burden, and compassion over condemnation. JESUS redefines true Sabbath rest, corrects legalistic distortions, and fulfills the Servant prophecy with a ministry of gentle justice and mercy.

    2025.05.04.Sermon Notes. Matthew 12.1-21 LORD OF THE SABBATH-SERVANT OF MERCY William Akehurst, HSWC SCRIPTURES: Matthew 12:1-21, Mark 2:25-28, 1 Samuel 21:1-6, Hosea 6:6, Mark 2:27, BIG IDEA: JESUS reveals that God's heart gives priority to mercy over ritual, rest over burden, and ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

  • Steve Shepherd avatar

    Avoid Foolishness

    Contributed by Steve Shepherd on Jan 24, 2014
    based on 80 ratings
     | 19,232 views

    Avoid various things in life and you’ll avoid trouble. 1- Avoid religious arguments 2- Avoid selfishness

    INTRO.- We need to learn how to avoid certain pitfalls and even disasters in life. ILL.- One time I was driving home around 10 p.m. I had worked all day in a retail store and was tired and sleepy. I was driving about 55 to 60 mph when I suddenly started to fall asleep. I didn’t even ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

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    God's Hope In Troubled Times

    Contributed by Matthew Stoll on Dec 12, 2006
    based on 4 ratings
     | 4,967 views

    Through the birth of the Christ child and the visitation of the angels to the shepherds we see a God who cares and comes to us at our worst times to deliver us.

    When we read the Christmas story of the birth of Christ I think we have a tendency to gloss over and glamorize what really happened. We sing our Christmas songs and envision this postcard picture of Jesus in a pristine creche as he lies in a manger on a bed of hay or straw. It’s beautiful, ...read more

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    Denomination: Methodist

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    Discovering God's Treasure

    Contributed by Scott Bayles on Mar 14, 2012
    based on 6 ratings
     | 10,509 views

    The Ethiopian Treasurer in Acts 8 discovered God's treasure because he was willing to Look for something more, Listen to another point of view, and Leave his past behind. Expository. Alliterated. Custom PowerPoint is available if you e-mail me.

    Discovering God’s Treasure Scott R. Bayles, pastor (after Allen Webster) Blooming Grove Christian Church: 2/5/2012 Dr. Williamson, a Canadian geologist, had been slipping along a rain-soaked road that led through Tanzanian’s back country when suddenly his Land Rover sunk to its axles ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian Church