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  • Steve Shepherd avatar

    Big Mistakes That People Make

    Contributed by Steve Shepherd on Dec 14, 2000
    based on 90 ratings
     | 9,936 views

    People make some big mistakes in life.

    BIG MISTAKES THAT PEOPLE MAKE Luke 12:13-21 INTRO.- ILL.- A newspaper in Kansas, trying to correct a mistake that had occurred in a previous issue, carried the following item: “We wish to apologize for an error in the wedding story in last week’s paper. Due to a typesetter’s mistake we said, ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

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    Good, Better, Best

    Contributed by Steve Shepherd on Jan 26, 2004
    based on 254 ratings
     | 14,842 views

    There is a good life, a better life and a best life.

    INTRO.- We’re all given choices in life. Some good, some better and some best. ILL.- The college faculty was in their annual meeting when, suddenly, an angel appears. Turning to the Dean, the angel said, "I will grant you one of three choices -- infinite wisdom, infinite wealth or infinite ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

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    The Many Facets Of Life

    Contributed by Steve Shepherd on Jan 26, 2004
    based on 224 ratings
     | 9,245 views

    There are manny facets to the Christian life.

    INTRO.- ILL.- Some wit said the seven ages of man are: spills, drills, thrills, bills, ills, pills, wills. Most of us experience some of those, if not all of them. We especially don’t like the bills, the ills, and the pills. And maybe the wills! We probably prefer the thrills over anything ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

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    Covenant - The Basis Of Biblical Relationships Series

    Contributed by Mike Hullah on Jan 26, 2004
    based on 79 ratings
     | 11,316 views

    Covenant is the basis of all Biblical Relationships. This sermon examines principles of covenant and an application to believers. 1st in series.

    Biblical Relationships Understanding Covenant: the Basis of all Relationships Covenant = “to cut” A solemn agreement, negotiated or unilaterally imposed that binds parties to each other in permanent, defined relationships with specific promises, claims and obligations on both sides. Two types: ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

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    The Test Of Spiritual Maturity

    Contributed by Abraham Shanklin on Jan 31, 2004
    based on 35 ratings
     | 11,627 views

    John’s epistle has reminded us to exercise love (1 John 2:7–11)—the right kind of love. Now it warns us that there is a wrong kind of love, a love that God hates. This is love for what the Bible calls “the world.”

    The Test of Spiritual Maturity Scripture Reference: 1 John 2:12 – 17 Introduction A group of first-graders had just completed a tour of a hospital, and the nurse who had directed them was asking for questions. Immediately a hand went up. “How come the people who work here are always washing their ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

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    The End Is Near

    Contributed by Steve Shepherd on Feb 2, 2004
    based on 260 ratings
     | 6,289 views

    The end is near. What should we do?

    INTRO.- ILL.- There was once an earthquake, which terrified residents. One couple sent their little boy to stay with an uncle in another town, explaining the reason for the nephew’s sudden visit. A day later the parents got an e-mail, which read, “AM RETURNING YOUR BOY. SEND THE ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

  • Chris Taylor avatar

    Delays, Denials And Devotion Series

    Contributed by Chris Taylor on Feb 16, 2004
    based on 20 ratings
     | 7,328 views

    What is the basis of your faith? On what you think God will do, should do or on who he is?

    Delays, Denials and Devotion Little Log Church John 11:1-27 February 14-15, 2004 INTRODUCTION There is a path to life that’s narrow and that few find. We could call it the road less traveled. But those by the grace of God that are led to the path to life then begin a path of life. We begin our ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

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    To Give Or Not To Give?

    Contributed by Steve Shepherd on Feb 18, 2004
    based on 251 ratings
     | 59,562 views

    Giving is not the question for the Christian. It is a rule by which we live.

    INTRO.- ILL.- The American industrialist, Henry Ford, was once asked to donate money for the construction of a new medical facility. The billionaire pledged to donate $5,000. The next day in the newspaper, the headline read, "Henry Ford contributes $50,000 to the local hospital." The irate Ford ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

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    The Invitations Of Wisdom And Folly

    Contributed by Rodney Buchanan on Dec 30, 2000
    based on 107 ratings
     | 13,127 views

    Wisdom’s call is an invitation to fear the Lord, avoid deception and ultimately a call to life.

    This chapter of Proverbs contains the invitations of two women. One is called Wisdom and the other Folly. Wisdom abides in a rock solid house with seven pillars. She has prepared a banquet of choice meat and fine wine. The table is set and she sends out messengers to call out from the highest ...read more

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    Denomination: Methodist

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    How To Benefit From The Bible Series

    Contributed by Jim Mooney on Dec 30, 2000
    based on 228 ratings
     | 14,880 views

    God’s word is the source of our Chrisyian faith, this sermon will instruct Believers on how to get the most from it.

    HOW TO BENEFIT FROM THE BIBLE Growing Up Rather Than Giving Up - Part 5 James 1:19-27 Our lives are to be governed and controlled by the word of God, The Bible. Yet there are many in churches through out America the are governed and controlled by their fears, doubt, unbelief, wrong emotions and ...read more

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    Denomination: Pentecostal

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    Love Is Polite

    Contributed by Melvin Newland on Jan 3, 2001
    based on 74 ratings
     | 23,762 views

    Paul, what is so important about politeness? It sounds like a rather wimpy subject to me.

    MELVIN M. NEWLAND, MINISTER CENTRAL CHRISTIAN, BROWNSVILLE, TX A. As most of you know, I’m in the midst of a series of sermons based on 1 Corinthians 13, the "Love chapter" of the Bible. And that chapter begins with some powerful statements. Listen as I read those first 3 ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

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    Characteristics Of False Churches & Teachers

    Contributed by Frank Gallagher on Jan 3, 2001
    based on 194 ratings
     | 8,303 views

    Most believers are ill-equipped to deal with members of false groups, not because they don’t know enough about CULTS, but because they don’t know their OWN BELIEFS well enough.

    Characteristics Of False Churches & Teachers (2 Tim. 2:14-18) [HTML formatted version of this sermon is located at http://members.aol.com/abidingitw/falsechurches.html] Jesus Himself tells us in John 8:31-32: 31 "... If you abide in My word, then you are truly disciples of Mine; 32 and you ...read more

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    Denomination: Independent/Bible

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    What About Freemasonry?

    Contributed by Robert Fleener on Jan 11, 2001
    based on 184 ratings
     | 9,481 views

    What does the Bible have to say to the Christian man who would consider being involved in Masonry?

    "What Does the Bible Say About Freemasonry?" 9/19/99 WHAT IS FREEMASONRY? FOR EXAMPLE: ENTERED APPRENTICE RITUAL [BL] The candidate enters, blindfolded, with a 6’ rope ["cable tow"] around his neck. He stands before the "Worshipful Master" who has the point of a sword at his bare left ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

  • Timothy Peck avatar

    What Christians Think About The Bible Series

    Contributed by Timothy Peck on Jan 17, 2001
    based on 506 ratings
     | 83,742 views

    Five key concepts about what Christians think about the Bible for seekers investigating the Christian faith.

    If you take away the Bible, and you’ve taken away the entire Christian message. Yet lot of confusion exists today about the Bible. According to a 1996 Barna survey, 42% of Americans say they believe that the Bible is the literal word of God. Yet almost half of Americans believe that the Bible is ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

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    What Christians Think About The Cross Series

    Contributed by Timothy Peck on Jan 17, 2001
    based on 198 ratings
     | 12,510 views

    Four word pictures about the death of Jesus for people investigating the Christian faith.

    My wife committed her life to Jesus Christ while she was a junior in high school. Shortly after she became a follower of Jesus Christ, she had a conversation with a friend who was a Jehovah’s Witness about whether or not a Christian should wear a cross. Her friend reasoned that since the cross was ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational