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  • Kenneth Henes avatar

    Living Together In Service Series

    Contributed by Kenneth Henes on Jun 23, 2004
    based on 33 ratings
     | 6,898 views

    The two men Paul introduces us to in this text demonstrate two qualities of people who live together in service.

    2002-07 G-4 M-1 (86-76) LIVING TOGETHER IN SERVICE Philippians 2:19-30 INTRODUCTION A. Have you been playing it safe as a Christian? – illustration: A Georgia farmer, ragged and bare-footed, was standing on the steps of his tumbledown shack. A stranger stopped for a drink of water. "How is ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

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    Train Up A Child

    Contributed by Steve Shepherd on Jun 28, 2004
    based on 245 ratings
     | 47,712 views

    1- Train up a child in the way he should go 2- Train up a child with loving discipline 3- Train up a child with loving affirmation

    INTRO.- ILL.- A young man was visiting his brother and sister-in-law and was surprised to find his young nephew, Timmy, helping them bake the cupcakes. After they were done, his sister-in-law allowed Timmy to put the icing on the cupcakes. When he had finished, he brought them to the table. ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

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    A Glorious Tomorrow Series

    Contributed by Victor Yap on Nov 18, 2004
    based on 24 ratings
     | 6,374 views

    Paul’s Thanksgiving for the Colossians

    A GLORIOUS TOMMOROW (2 THESSALONIANS 1:1-12) Robert Heilbroner suggests comparing one’s life with the daily experience of over a billion people worldwide to help us count our blessings: 1. Take out all the furniture in your home except for one table and a couple of chairs. Use blanket and pads for ...read more

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    Denomination: Independent/Bible

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    'tis The Season To Think Of Others

    Contributed by Steve Shepherd on Dec 10, 2004
    based on 271 ratings
     | 9,142 views

    1- To share with others 2- To pray for others 3- To reach out to others

    INTRO.- Matthew 20:28 Jesus said of himself, “The Son of man did not come to be served, but to serve…” Jesus gave us the example to follow. He came to serve. He came to minister to people. HE LIVED FOR OTHERS. ILL.- But Jack did something entirely different. Jack who? Jack Benny. No, he’s ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

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    Safe And Secure

    Contributed by Steve Shepherd on Sep 19, 2003
    based on 86 ratings
     | 7,644 views

    Are we safe since 9/11?

    INTRO.- ILL.- A backwoods boy was about to make his first parachute jump. His sergeant reminded him, “Count to ten and pull the first rip cord. If it doesn’t work, then pull the second ripcord for the auxiliary parachute. After you land, our truck will pick you up.” The paratrooper took a deep ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

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    The Going Of The Servant

    Contributed by Steve Shepherd on Oct 14, 2003
    based on 125 ratings
     | 8,126 views

    The Psalmist tells us how to evangelize.

    INTRO.- ILL.- The preacher was called to hear the reading of the will of a wealthy member of his church who had died. The preacher and the man’s family members were all very disappointed to hear the will which read, "BEING OF SOUND MIND AND BODY, I SPENT ALL MY MONEY ON MYSELF." ILL.- A man and ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

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    Life's Ups And Downs

    Contributed by Steve Shepherd on Feb 23, 2002
    based on 349 ratings
     | 33,205 views

    Paul’s life was full of ups and downs: He was a proud man, a humbled man and a new man.

    LIFE’S UPS AND DOWNS Acts 9:1-19 INTRO.- ILL.- At a commuter train station a policeman noticed a woman driver leaning over her steering wheel in evident discomfort. "Is there anything wrong?" asked the police officer. Half crying and half laughing, the woman replied, "For ten years I have driven ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

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    Church Growth: To Be Or Not To Be

    Contributed by Steve Shepherd on Mar 11, 2002
    based on 585 ratings
     | 46,534 views

    What hinders churches from growing and what causes them to grow?

    CHURCH GROWTH: To be or not to be Acts 2:36-41 INTRO.- ILL.- It was their 13th wedding anniversary. The husband was away at a meeting on their special day. He called a florist to send a bouquet of 13 helium balloons with a message of gratitude for the heights to which his wife had inspired ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

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    The Journey Of Life

    Contributed by Steve Shepherd on Aug 9, 2004
    based on 244 ratings
     | 47,724 views

    The journey of life includes: 1- the witnesses 2- the weights 3- the weariness 4- the winner

    INTRO.- ILL.- Two preachers were having lunch at a farm during a certain anniversary celebration. The farmer’s wife had fried several chickens and told her family they could have what was left after everyone had gone home. But it was not to be. Those hungry preachers ate every piece of fried ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

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    Eternal Security, Conditional Or Unconditional

    Contributed by James May on Aug 22, 2004
    based on 76 ratings
     | 10,331 views

    Can your Salvation be eternally secure? Is your salvation unconditional or conditional? Is your doctrine based upon the Word of God, or the opinion of Man?

    Eternal Security, Conditional or Unconditional By Pastor James May One of the most dangerous doctrines that have been perpetrated upon the church for a long time is the doctrine of “Unconditional Eternal Security”. Many of the main-line, denominational churches and a good percentage of the ...read more

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    Denomination: Independent/Bible

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    The Party's Over

    Contributed by Steve Shepherd on Dec 31, 2004
    based on 25 ratings
     | 4,075 views

    The party’s over, the year 2004. 1- Get spiritual 2- Touch others

    INTRO.- What party? It might have been that New Year’s eve party. It might have been a Christmas party. This is the time of the year for parties. Did you have a party recently? If so, what did you do? Eat food? Play games? Watch TV? Watch some movies? ILL.- Partying and eating go ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

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    The Party's Over

    Contributed by Steve Shepherd on Jan 5, 2005
    based on 196 ratings
     | 11,707 views

    The party’s over in 2004. 1- Get spiritual 2- Touch others

    INTRO.- What party? It might have been that New Year’s eve party. It might have been a Christmas party. This is the time of the year for parties. Did you have a party recently? If so, what did you do? Eat food? Play games? Watch TV? Watch some movies? ILL.- Partying and eating go together. Here ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

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    Which Way Are You Going?

    Contributed by Steve Shepherd on Jan 16, 2005
    based on 246 ratings
     | 11,812 views

    Different types of growth that should take place in our lives and in the church. 1- Ingrowth 2-Outgrowth 3- Upgrowth

    INTRO.- ILL.- One time a young Bible college student was witnessing in the suburb of Atlanta, Georgia. As he approached one house, there was an elderly man sitting on the porch. He said to the man, “Are you a Christian?” The man said, “No, I’m a Smith. The Christians live two doors down.” The ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

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    Rebuilding For The Future

    Contributed by Steve Shepherd on Sep 28, 2001
    based on 44 ratings
     | 7,689 views

    Since the terrorism of Sept. 11th, we need to rebuild for the future of America and the church.

    REBUILDING FOR THE FUTURE INTRO.- ILL.- A doctor said to his patient, “I have some good news and some bad news. Which do you want first?” Patient: “Give me the bad news first.” Doctor: “We amputated the wrong leg.” Patient: “What’s the good news?” Doctor: “Your other leg won’t need to be ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

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    The Importance Of Maintenance

    Contributed by Steve Shepherd on Jul 12, 2004
    based on 190 ratings
     | 18,305 views

    1- Maintaining the body 2- Maintaining the faith 3- Maintaining the church

    INTRO.- ILL.- "The hardest thing about milking cows," observed a farmer, " is that they never stay milked." This is true for many things. Many things in life have to be done over and over, again and again. The job is never really done. ILL.- It’s like the two mothers who were discussing their ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ