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  • Steve Shepherd avatar

    Short Takes In Scripture

    Contributed by Steve Shepherd on Nov 17, 2008
    based on 44 ratings
     | 10,922 views

    Our text gives us six short takes in scripture. 1- Be joyful 2- Pray continually 3- Give thanks 4- Build fire 5- Test everything

    INTRO.- Short takes. What is this? I assume it’s the idea of taking a short look at some subject. It could be a short or brief look at politics. No, we don’t want to go there because it seems that there is nothing short when it comes to politics; not speeches, not conventions, not debates, etc. ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

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    Gone With The Wind Series

    Contributed by Mike Gilbert on Jul 21, 2008
    based on 7 ratings
     | 12,772 views

    How to avoid being tossed around by every wind of false doctrine.

    INTRO>In the frigid waters around Greenland are countless icebergs, some little and some gigantic. If you observe them carefully and over time, you’ll notice that sometimes the small ice floes move in one direction while the huge masses of ice flow in another. The explanation is simple: surface ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    The Great Christian Hope

    Contributed by Gordon Curley on Nov 27, 2010
    based on 1 rating
     | 4,220 views

    2nd Coming - our hope! (PowerPoint slides to accompany this talk are available on request - email: gcurley@gcurley.info)

    Reading: 1 Thessalonians chapter 4 verses 13-18. Ill: Years ago an S-4 submarine was rammed by a ship off the coast of Massachusetts. • It sank immediately. • The entire crew was trapped in a prison house of death. • Every effort was made to rescue the ...read more

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    Denomination: Brethren

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    Discipling The Disciples

    Contributed by Steve Shepherd on Jan 11, 2008
    based on 78 ratings
     | 17,906 views

    And there are many things we can do to disciple the disciples. 1- Number the disciples 2- Strengthen the disciples 3- Charge the disciples

    INTRO.- A disciple is a follower. And we’re all disciples of someone or of something. ILL.- On April 25, 1994, the news section of Christianity Today, reported that some fans of Elvis Presley were actually revering the king of rock and roll as a god. Not surprising, is it? Pockets of ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

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    Committed To Doing Something

    Contributed by Steve Shepherd on Jan 22, 2006
    based on 176 ratings
     | 19,544 views

    1- Committed to preaching 2- Committed to serving 3- Committed to teaching

    INTRO.- ILL.- The preacher stood in his pulpit and said, “It’s a fact that you are sitting here, but it’s a matter of faith that makes me believe any of you are listening.” I think I know what that preacher is talking about. If I didn’t use some humor in order to make you laugh I wouldn’t know if ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

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    Commitment To Thanksgiving

    Contributed by Steve Shepherd on Nov 15, 2005
    based on 1,066 ratings
     | 263,823 views

    We have it so good. We enjoy it so much. We express it so little.

    INTRO.- ILL.- One man wrote, “The day before Christmas became a thanksgiving day for my family. The station wagon was packed with kids and travel stuff for the 400-mile trip to Grandma’s. As is our custom, before leaving we asked God to protect us on the road. He did, but in an unusual way. ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

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    Since The Party's Over

    Contributed by Steve Shepherd on Jan 2, 2009
    based on 54 ratings
     | 8,633 views

    Since the party’s over, let’s attend to business, some spiritual business in the new year more than we ever have. 1- Get more spiritual 2- Reach more people 3- Perform more service

    INTRO.- ILL.- On New Year’s Eve, Daniel was in no shape to drive, so he sensibly left his van in the car park and walked home. As he was wobbling along, he was stopped by a policeman. ’What are you doing out here at four o’clock in the morning?’ asked the police officer. ’I’m on my way to a ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

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    The Fruit Of The Spirit Is Faithfulness Series

    Contributed by Gordon Curley on Mar 24, 2015
    based on 1 rating
     | 5,966 views

    The Fruit of the Spirit is Faithfulness - PowerPoint slides to accompany this talk are available on request – email: gcurley@gcurley.info

    SERMON OUTLINE: • (1). The ‘fruit of the Spirit’ is a reflection of God’s character • (2). Question: What is faithfulness? • (3). Answer: "Faithfulness is love hanging on." It is love saying, "I will not quit." • (4). In Practice: (a). Faith in Christ. ...read more

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    Denomination: Brethren

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    Five Seeds Worth Planting

    Contributed by Gordon Curley on Oct 6, 2014
     | 12,058 views

    Harvest Service 2014 - (PowerPoint slides to accompany this talk are available on request – email: gcurley@gcurley.info)

    Ill: • At a nursing home, a resident group was discussing ailments. • One man said: "My arms are so weak I can hardly life this cup of coffee," • An old lady added: • "Yes I know, my cataracts are so bad I can't even see my coffee," • Then a third person ...read more

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    Denomination: Brethren

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    A New Commandment Series

    Contributed by Gordon Curley on Feb 2, 2013
     | 5,013 views

    A New Commandment. (Powerpoint slides to accompany this talk are available on request – email: gcurley@gcurley.info)

    SERMON OUTLINE: • A desire to glorify God (vs 31) • A love for one another (vs 34) • A submission to Jesus (vs 36-38) SERMON BODY: Note: • The New Testament word used for “disciple” is the Greek word ‘mathetes’; • And it means ...read more

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    Denomination: Brethren

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    Praise The Lord At All Times! Series

    Contributed by Steve Shepherd on Dec 29, 2015
    based on 54 ratings
     | 86,867 views

    Why praise the Lord? Specifically, what has the Lord done for us? 1- The Lord has answered my prayers (4) 2- The Lord saved me from my troubles (6) 3- The Lord blessed me with good (7-10)

    INTRO.- 1 I will extol the LORD at all times; his praise will always be on my lips. Do we ever praise the Lord enough or give thanks too much? Is there ever a limit to our praise and thanks? No, never. Thanksgiving to God should be a never ending practice in our lives. ILL.- A Sunday School ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

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    Christmas Visitors: 'the Magi'

    Contributed by Gordon Curley on Dec 18, 2022
     | 1,631 views

    Christmas Visitors: 'The Magi' - Matthew chapter 2 verses 1-12 - sermon Gordon Curley (PowerPoint slides to accompany this talk are available on request – email: gcurley@gcurley.info)

    SERMON OUTLINE: • A wise man’s journey is one of FAITH. • A wise man’s journey is one of WORSHIP. • A wise man’s journey is one of CHANGE. SERMON BODY: Ill: • For more than thirty years, archaeologist Howard Carter, • Searched the deserts of Egypt for something that most people thought didn’t ...read more

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    Denomination: Brethren

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    The Man's Role In The Home Series

    Contributed by Douglas Bryan on Jun 21, 2004
    based on 39 ratings
     | 10,067 views

    This message addresses how a godly man treats his wife. (Some of the material was taken from Jeffrey Anselmi’s sermon "The Roles of the Christian Husband."

    HOME BUILDERS: THE MAN’S ROLE IN THE HOME Ephesians 5:21-31 INTRODUCTION: A. This week I ran across a list of things you’ll never hear Dad say–Here are the top 4. ILL> Top 4 Things You’ll Never Hear Dad Say 4. Hey, kids, your mother and I are going away for a few days. You might ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

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    Key Words In The Christian Life - Redemption Series

    Contributed by Gordon Curley on Nov 29, 2010
    based on 1 rating
     | 4,094 views

    Key Words in the Christian Life - Redemption (PowerPoint slides to accompany this talk are available on request - email: gcurley@gcurley.info)

    Reading: 1 Peter chapter 1 verse 18-21. Ill: • In the 1800’s there was a well known American Baptist preacher; • Called Dr. A. J. Gordon. • One day as he walked down a street in Boston; • He met a boy carrying an old rusty bird cage, • Inside the cage were ...read more

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    Denomination: Brethren

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    Appointing Those Elders Series

    Contributed by Steve Shepherd on Oct 22, 2011
    based on 30 ratings
     | 10,584 views

    Paul gives directions about appointing elders in churches. 1- An elder is a family man 2- An elder is a trustworthy man 3- An elder is a blameless man 4- An elder is a spiritual man

    INTRO.- ILL.- When the Methodist minister falls down the stairs, he picks himself up and says, "That was an experience, how do I learn from it?" When the Catholic priest falls down the stairs, he picks himself up and says, "I must have done something really bad to deserve that." When the ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ