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Why Jesus Came

Contributed by Steve Shepherd on May 1, 2006

based on 100 ratings

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1- Jesus sought and John baptized 2- Jesus submitted and God spoke

INTRO.- Ways you know you’re from Arkansas: - "Vacation" means driving to Hot Springs or maybe even Branson. - Up North to you means Missouri. - You know several people who have hit a deer. - Your school classes were canceled because of cold. - Your school classes were canceled because of ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 3:13-17

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

The Christmas Spirit

Contributed by Steve Shepherd on Dec 26, 2000

based on 99 ratings

| 11,352 views

The Christmas spirit is many things.

THE CHRISTMAS SPIRIT Matthew 2:1-12 INTRO.- What is the Christmas spirit? It all depends on who you are. ILL.- Here’s a story called “The Christmas Spirit,” which is one of the best I’ve found. “Pardon me, Sir, I’m a stranger in town. I thought you might be able to tell me what’s going ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 2:1-12

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Short Takes In Scripture

Contributed by Steve Shepherd on Nov 17, 2008

based on 44 ratings

| 11,083 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

Scripture: 1 Thessalonians 5:16-22

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Great Powers

Contributed by Steve Shepherd on Feb 16, 2001

based on 74 ratings

| 7,658 views

Several great powers are seen in the life of our Lord.

GREAT POWERS Luke 7:11-17 INTRO.- ILL.- Three boys at school were bragging about their fathers. The first boy said, “My Dad scribbles a few words on a piece of paper, he calls it a poem, and they give him a $100 for it.” The second boy said, “That’s nothing. My Dad scribbles a few words on a ...read more

Scripture: Luke 7:11-17

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Expectation And Hope

Contributed by Steve Shepherd on Sep 12, 2003

based on 276 ratings

| 32,393 views

We, like Paul, should live in expectation and hope.

INTRO.- ILL.- A man approached a little league baseball game one afternoon. He asked a boy in the dugout what the score was. The boy responded, "Eighteen to nothing--we’re behind." "Boy," said the spectator, "I’ll bet you’re discouraged." "Why should I be discouraged?" replied the little ...read more

Scripture: Philippians 1:19-26

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

When Christians Disgree

Contributed by Steve Shepherd on Mar 31, 2001

based on 74 ratings

| 7,743 views

There are lessons to help avoid the dangers of disagreement.

WHEN CHRISTIANS DISAGREE Acts 15:1-2, 36-41 INTRO.- Do people ever disagree? Do Christians ever disagree? What a question! Of course, they do. All people disagree at times. ILL.- Two boys were fighting and one was on top of the other. Finally, the mother of the boy who was on top came out ...read more

Scripture: Acts 15:36-41, Acts 15:1-2

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Has Your Flight Been Delayed?

Contributed by Steve Shepherd on Feb 5, 2001

based on 84 ratings

| 12,483 views

We all experience spiritual flight delays, but there is a way to change these.

HAS YOUR FLIGHT BEEN DELAYED? Psalm 4:1 “Answer me when I call to you, O my righteous God. Give me relief from my distress; be merciful to me and hear my prayer.” INTRO.- ILL.- Thirteen ministers were on a flight to New York. When they came into a large storm, they told the stewardess to tell ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 4:1, Psalm 5:1

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Now For The Rest Of The Story

Contributed by Steve Shepherd on Apr 16, 2007

based on 90 ratings

| 12,571 views

Our text follows the story after Jesus’ resurrection from the dead. What happened? In our text we will see these things unfold: 1- The lie that was told 2- The vision that was spiritual 3- The command that was established 4- The promise that was ce

INTRO.- ILL.- As far back as anyone could remember, Kris knew where he was going. He was clean-cut boy, bright and well behaved. The kind of kid any parent would be proud to call their son. His father was a major general in the Air Force and immensely proud of his son when Kris announced his ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 28:11-20

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Chosen, Royal And Holy Series

Contributed by Steve Shepherd on Aug 15, 2009

based on 106 ratings

| 35,575 views

1- We are a chosen people 2- We are a royal priesthood 3- We are a holy nation

INTRO.- ILL.- A guy had been feeling down for so long that he finally decided to seek the aid of a psychiatrist. He went there, lay on the couch, spilled his guts then waited for the profound wisdom of the psychiatrist to make him feel better. The psychiatrist asked a few questions, took some ...read more

Scripture: 1 Peter 2:9-10

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Giving Thanks To God Series

Contributed by Steve Shepherd on Nov 13, 2012

based on 215 ratings

| 185,145 views

Some thoughts about thanksgiving from God’s Word. 1- In a list of sins ingratitude is a big one 2- In the presence of all people we must give thanks 3- In a world of impurity there must be thanksgiving 4- In the midst of asking we must give thanks

INTRO.- ILL.- It was on Thanksgiving many years ago that actress Helen Hayes cooked her first turkey. Before serving it she announced to her husband, Charles MacArthur, and their son James: “Now I know this is the first turkey I’ve ever cooked. If it isn’t right, I don’t want anybody to say a ...read more

Scripture: 1 Thessalonians 5:18

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Mother's Day 2000

Contributed by Steve Shepherd on Oct 18, 2000

based on 584 ratings

| 45,449 views

Our mothers need to be honored and appreciated.

INTRO.- Mothers. What can we say about them? Everything good and nothing bad. ILL.- Eight-year-old Mary wrote her mother a note for Mother’s Day. "Dear Mother, here is the box of candy I bought you for Mother’s Day. IT IS VERY GOOD CANDY. I KNOW, BECAUSE I ALREADY AT 3 PIECES." ILL.- ...read more

Scripture: Proverbs 31:10-31

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

The End Is Near

Contributed by Steve Shepherd on Feb 2, 2004

based on 260 ratings

| 6,236 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

Scripture: Philippians 4:5-9

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

All Day Delight

Contributed by Steve Shepherd on Dec 2, 2002

based on 198 ratings

| 14,210 views

There is a way to find all day delight.

INTRO.- ILL.- Dennis Wholey, author of "Are You Happy?" reports that according to expert opinion, only 20 percent of Americans are happy. One prominent psychiatrist said, "Happiness is an imaginary condition, formerly attributed by the living to the dead, now usually attributed by adults to ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 16:1-11

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Victory Or Survival?

Contributed by Steve Shepherd on Jun 9, 2001

based on 51 ratings

| 7,096 views

Life is sometimes a matter of survival more than victory. We all need help.

VICTORY OR SURVIVAL? Gal. 6:1-5 INTRO.- SURVIVOR. The Australian Outback. The TV show. Did you watch it? How many of you watched at least one of the “survivors” shows? How about the whole series? Beginning January 28, 2001 the world watched as 16 people were stranded in the Australian ...read more

Scripture: Galatians 6:1-5

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Five Were Wise And Five Were Foolish

Contributed by Steve Shepherd on Mar 21, 2007

based on 84 ratings

| 19,236 views

This parable is about foolishness, wisdom and preparation.

INTRO.- ILL.- A black American Baptist preacher from Richmond was attending a Baptist convention in Mississippi. A Mississippi preacher, reading the Scripture lesson for a morning session, read: “Now the Kingdom of Heaven was likened unto ten Virginians which took their lamps and went forth to meet ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 25:1-13

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

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