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  • Steve Shepherd avatar

    Chosen And Serving

    Contributed by Steve Shepherd on Aug 1, 2008
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    1- We are chosen by God 2- We are models for others 3- We are messengers of the gospel

    INTRO.- ILL.- A site foreman had ten very lazy men working for him, so one day he decided to trick them into doing some work for a change. "I’ve got a really easy job today for the laziest one among you," he announced. "Will the laziest man please put his hand up." Nine hands went up. "Why didn’t ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

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    Where Are You? Series

    Contributed by Mark Nichols on Aug 4, 2008
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    The first question God asks is the question he cares about the most: Where are you?

    TEXT: Genes 3:1-9 TITLE: Where are you? SERIES: Questions God Asks TOPIC: Sin & farness from God OCCASION: Burnside Christian Church, August 3, 2008 PROP.: The first question God asks is the question He cares about more than anything: Where are you? INTRODUCTION: Have you seen those ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

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    Growing Through Fear Series

    Contributed by Mark Nichols on Apr 19, 2008
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    Fear can have a tight grip. Will we allow the grip of fear to keep us from growing in God?

    TEXT: Matthew 1:18-25 TITLE: Growing Pain #3 - Growing through Fear TOPIC: Spiritual Growth SERIES: The Growing Church OCCASION: Burnside Christian Church, April 20, 2008 PROP.: Fear can have a tight grip. Will we allow the grip of fear to keep us from growing in our trust of ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

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    Learning To Pray

    Contributed by Mark Opperman on Jan 12, 2009
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    Everyone can and should learn to pray - a look at what Jesus taught about prayer and applying those truths to our own relationship with God.

    Learning to Pray Matthew 6:7-15 7 And when you pray, do not keep on babbling like pagans, for they think they will be heard because of their many words. 8 Do not be like them, for your Father knows what you need before you ask him. 9 "This, then, is how you should pray: "’Our Father in heaven, ...read more

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    Denomination: Assembly Of God

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    In This You Greatly Rejoice

    Contributed by Steve Shepherd on Jan 19, 2009
    based on 94 ratings
     | 9,908 views

    1- We rejoice in spite of trials 2- We rejoice in honor of Christ 3- We rejoice in hope of salvation

    INTRO.- ILL.- Bobby McFerrin sang the song, "Don’t Worry, Be Happy," which came out in 1988. Here is a little song I wrote You might want to sing it note for note Don’t worry be happy In every life we have some trouble When you worry you make it double Don’t worry, be happy...... Ain’t got no ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

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    Be Strong In The Grace Series

    Contributed by Steve Shepherd on Sep 24, 2011
    based on 28 ratings
     | 23,894 views

    Let’s think about what it means to be strong in the grace of Christ. 1- Being strong means to impart the Word 2- Being strong means to endure hardship 3- Being strong means to please the commander 4- Being strong means to obey the rules 5- Being str

    INTRO.- 1 You then, my son, be strong. I thought all sons were strong! I guess it depends on the son and the type of strength you’re talking about. But when I was a son at home with mom and dad I only thought of one kind of strength and that was physical. What about you men? Did you ever ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

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    Terrible Times In The Last Days Series

    Contributed by Steve Shepherd on Oct 10, 2011
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     | 56,371 views

    Paul plainly describes the character of people in the last days. 1- Lovers of self 2- Lovers of money 3- Lovers of sinfulness 4- Lovers of pleasure

    INTRO.- ILL.- The doctor tells his patient: "Well I have good news and bad news..." The patient says, "Lay it on me Doc. What's the bad news?" "You have Alzheimer's disease." "Good heavens! What's the good news?" "You can go home and forget about it!" The bad news is that we are living in the ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

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    Those Who Oppose The Truth Series

    Contributed by Steve Shepherd on Oct 10, 2011
    based on 24 ratings
     | 10,785 views

    Paul describes some specific people who opposed the truth of God. 1- They are home invaders 2- They are ignorant of the truth 3- They are depraved of mind

    INTRO.- ILL.- A little girl came very early one morning to her mother, saying, “Which is worse, Mama, to tell a lie or to steal?” The Mother replied that both were so sinful she could not tell which was worse. “Well, Mama,” replied the little one, “I’ve been thinking a good deal about it, and I ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

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    The Widows' List Series

    Contributed by Steve Shepherd on Aug 29, 2011
    based on 16 ratings
     | 10,817 views

    I break down these widows into two different categories: 1- The over sixty servers 2- The younger idlers

    INTRO.- One of life’s difficulties is losing loved ones. And it seems like men generally die before women, which makes the wife a widow. ILL.- I read this note about Vicki Kennedy, widow of the late Teddy Kennedy who passed away Aug. 25, 2009. (NEWSER) – All agree that Vicki ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

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    Sunday Elders And Sundry Exhortations Series

    Contributed by Steve Shepherd on Aug 29, 2011
    based on 19 ratings
     | 8,824 views

    Paul gives instructions about elders and then various or sundry exhortations on several subjects. 1- Consider elders as worthy 2- Partake not in the sins of others 3- Remember the judgment

    INTRO.- What’s the difference between Sunday and sundry? A change of letters. But what’s the real difference? Sunday is important to the Christian because it’s considered in scripture as the first day of the week, resurrection day and the day the early Christians partook of the Lord’s Day. (Acts ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

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    The Only Hope For America

    Contributed by Steve Shepherd on Jul 1, 2010
    based on 138 ratings
     | 70,011 views

    What do we need to do help turn America around? There is no magic solution to save America. To save America we must save ourselves and others. 1- We must repent 2- We must pray 3- We must trust 4- We must evangelize

    INTRO.- It’s pretty obvious that America is in trouble what with the 13 Trillion dollar debt and climbing every day. I read that it took only 6 months to go from 12 trillion to 13. And the moral situation of America is not good and getting worse when 40 percent of all teens from ages 15 to 19 ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

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    Praying In The Spirit Series

    Contributed by Mark Opperman on Dec 10, 2009
    based on 8 ratings
     | 9,207 views

    When we realize how fully present God is with us through His Holy Spirit, our prayers can take on a new dimension of power and effectiveness.

    Praying in the Spirit Ephesians 6:13-18 13 Therefore put on the full armor of God, so that when the day of evil comes, you may be able to stand your ground, and after you have done everything, to stand. 14 Stand firm then, with the belt of truth buckled around your waist, with the breastplate of ...read more

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    Denomination: Assembly Of God

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    Preparing For Your Future Series

    Contributed by Mark Opperman on Dec 15, 2009
    based on 4 ratings
     | 18,862 views

    Our preparation for the future must be based on God’s loving presence and the good plan He has for our lives.

    Preparing for Your Future Acts 21:1-15 Intro: We live in a world where the future seems less and less certain with each crisis and tragedy that happens. We have people all around us reminding us of the things that could go wrong. Gas prices could soar even higher. The economy could collapse. The ...read more

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    Denomination: Assembly Of God

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    Keeping The Peace Series

    Contributed by Mark Opperman on Dec 15, 2009
    based on 4 ratings
     | 8,173 views

    Our words and actions have a direct impact on the unity of the church.

    Keeping the Peace Acts 21:16-26 Intro: Jesus said, “Blessed are the peacemakers.” Paul refers to God as the “God of all peace.” If the only peace people get from you is a piece of your mind, then maybe this message is for you. Regardless, we all need peace w/ God, others, and ourselves. In our ...read more

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    Denomination: Assembly Of God

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    Becoming An Effective Witness For Christ Series

    Contributed by Mark Opperman on Dec 15, 2009
    based on 5 ratings
     | 19,172 views

    Jesus wants us to be witnesses for Him, who effectively share the good news of His grace with others.

    Becoming an Effective Witness for Christ Acts 23:1-11 Intro: [Get picture of a BMW] Has anyone here ever owned a BMW? Has anyone here ever wanted to own a BMW? Well, it may shock you to know that Jesus gave His disciples a BMW before He went back to heaven. Well, sort of. In Acts 1, Jesus told His ...read more

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    Denomination: Assembly Of God