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  • Steve Shepherd avatar

    Responding To A World Of Despair

    Contributed by Steve Shepherd on Nov 3, 2004
    based on 335 ratings
     | 29,581 views

    1- Live your faith 2- Stand firm in your faith 3-Spread your faith

    INTRO.- ILL.- A grandmother overheard her 5-year-old granddaughter playing "wedding." The wedding vows went like this: "You have the right to remain silent, anything you say may be held against you, you have the right to have an attorney present. Now you may kiss the bride." ILL.- While enjoying ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

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    When God Says No! Series

    Contributed by Gordon Curley on Nov 21, 2010
    based on 1 rating
     | 8,870 views

    Gods Promise to David. (PowerPoint slides to accompany this talk are available on request - email: gcurley@gcurley.info)

    When God Says "No!” Reading: 2 Samuel chapter 7: Ill: • All of us are familiar with the ‘Taj Mahal’ in India. • It is one of the most recognizable structures in the world. • But not everyone knows the story behind it. • In 1631, a great emperor named Shah Jahan; • Built this beautiful ...read more

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    Denomination: Brethren

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    The People And The Book

    Contributed by Gordon Curley on Nov 1, 2020
     | 2,434 views

    ‘The People and the Book’ – Nehemiah chapter 8 verses 1-11 – sermon by Gordon Curley (PowerPoint slides to accompany this talk are available on request – email gcurley@gcurley.info)

    SERMON OUTLINE: (1). Visually: He made sure people could see him (vs 5). (2). Audibly: He made sure people could hear him (vs 5). (3). Respectfully: He made sure people were tuned in (vs 5b & 6). (4). Patiently: He made sure people were (vs 5b). (5). Clarity: He made sure people could ...read more

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    Denomination: Brethren

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    Father's Day 2000

    Contributed by Steve Shepherd on Oct 18, 2000
    based on 638 ratings
     | 89,003 views

    Christian fathers should be honored and appreciated.

    INTRO.- ILL.- A small boy said, "Father’s Day is just like Mother’s Day, only you don’t spend as much on the gift." And I say, "What gift?" ILL.- Mark Twain said, "When I was a boy of 14 my father was so ignorant I could hardly stand to have the old man around. But when I got to the 21, I was ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

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    Super Sunday - Super Team

    Contributed by Steve Shepherd on Feb 2, 2004
    based on 240 ratings
     | 4,514 views

    The early church was a "super" church.

    INTRO.- ILL.- The new preacher was getting concerned. He told one of his deacons that he’d noticed many of the church members had colds and were coughing during the services. The deacon replied, "As time goes on, preacher, you’ll begin to realize all those coughs aren’t colds. THEY’RE TIME ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

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    The Cross Of Christ

    Contributed by Steve Shepherd on Feb 27, 2004
    based on 314 ratings
     | 7,318 views

    1- The offense of the cross 2- The preaching of the cross 3- The priority of the cross

    INTRO.- ILL.- Since 1710, the skyline of London has been dominated by the soaring dome of St. Paul’s Cathedral. On the top of the dome is a cross. So it is fair to say that for nearly 300 years there has been a cross on the roof of London! That is one way to say that Christ is above all! ILL.- ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

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    Life Is Like Going To School

    Contributed by Steve Shepherd on Aug 16, 2004
    based on 234 ratings
     | 23,122 views

    Life is like going to school. 1- We go to school to learn. 2- We have many teachers. 3- We hope to graduate.

    INTRO.- You are slow to learn. Some of us are slow learners, but learn we must. Life is a learning process. School is a matter of learning. ILL.- Pete walked up to his teacher’s desk, holding a report card with a big red F. He said, "If I were you I would change this while you still can." ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

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    All Day Delight

    Contributed by Steve Shepherd on Dec 8, 2003
    based on 180 ratings
     | 5,333 views

    Is there a way to experience all day delight?

    INTRO.- ILL.- HAPPILY EVER AFTER? Paul Thigpen wrote an article for CHRISTIANITY TODAY entitled, “Happily Ever After?” He wrote, “Down in Georgia they have a saying: ‘If Mama ain’t happy, ain’t nobody happy.’ It’s a reminder that one person’s moods affect the entire household, but indirectly ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

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    The Mind That Matters

    Contributed by Steve Shepherd on Nov 1, 2003
    based on 194 ratings
     | 16,633 views

    The mind that matters is the mind of Christ, the mind of God, and the mind of man.

    INTRO.- ILL.- A man named Al Smith was a presidential candidate in 1928. Surely you remember him? Al Smith was making a speech when a heckler in the audience yelled, “Tell ‘em what’s on your mind, Al. It won’t take long.” Smith grinned, pointed at the man and shouted back, “Stand up, partner, ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

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    Committed To Doing Something Part Ii

    Contributed by Steve Shepherd on Jan 30, 2006
    based on 158 ratings
     | 35,202 views

    1- Committed to encouraging 2- Committed to contributing 3- Committed to leading 4- Committed to demonstrating mercy

    INTRO.- ILL.- Lawyer and statesman Daniel Webster was a powerful orator who gave early evidence of his quick mind and his way with words. One day Webster’s father, who was to be absent from the home, left Daniel and his brother Ezekiel specific work instructions. But on his return he found the ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

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    Earmarks Of The Christian

    Contributed by Steve Shepherd on Oct 19, 2005
    based on 136 ratings
     | 61,581 views

    Earmarks or distinguishing marks of the Christian.

    INTRO.- The apostle Paul bore the marks of Jesus on his body. What did he mean? Many commentators suggest that those “marks” were scars from being beaten as a Christian. Do you have any distinguishing marks that you are a Christian? ILL. - I heard it said years ago that if you were sent to ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

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    Father's Day

    Contributed by Steve Shepherd on Jun 11, 2003
    based on 327 ratings
     | 378,849 views

    We need to be thankful to our fathers for many things.

    Father’s Day 2003 Ephesians 6:1-3 INTRO.- ILL.- A small boy said, "Father’s Day is just like Mother’s Day, only you don’t spend as much on the gift." And I say, "What gift?" ILL.- Mark Twain said, "When I was a boy of 14 my father was so ignorant I could hardly stand to have the old man ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

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    Don’t Neglect! Don’t Even Drift!

    Contributed by Gordon Curley on Nov 10, 2010
    based on 1 rating
     | 7,440 views

    The dangers of drifting in the Christian Life

    DON’T NEGLECT! DON’T EVEN DRIFT! Reading: Hebrews chapter 2 verses 1-9. Ill: • A little boy asked his mum a question; • “Mum, where did I get my intelligence from?” • She replied; • “I guess you got it from your father… because…. I still have mine!” Many Christians avoid the book of Hebrews ...read more

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    Denomination: Brethren

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    Just A List Of Names?

    Contributed by Gordon Curley on Nov 23, 2010
    based on 1 rating
     | 4,998 views

    Just a list of names? (PowerPoint slides to accompany this talk are available on request - email: gcurley@gcurley.info)

    Outline: THREE TRUTHS ABOUT JESUS: it shows his humanity it shows his authority it shows his divinity TWO TRUTHS ABOUT OURSELVES: all people are important all people will die Sermon Text: Ill: • “Who Do You Think You Are?” is a BBC television documentary series, • In each episode, a ...read more

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    Denomination: Brethren

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    A Psalm For Giving Thanks!

    Contributed by Gordon Curley on Jan 18, 2012
    based on 1 rating
     | 6,551 views

    A Psalm For Giving Thanks. (Powerpoint slides to accompany this talk are available on request – email: gcurley@gcurley.info)

    SERMON OUTLINE: A call to worship (vs 1-3) • Shout (vs 1) • Sing (vs 2) • Remember (vs 3) A call to thanksgiving (vs 4-5) • Be full of awe (vs 4a) • Be full of Gratitude (vs 4b) • Be full of praise (vs 5) SERMON BODY: • This is the only Psalm in the 150 Psalms that is in its entirety a ...read more

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    Denomination: Brethren