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    On This Rock I Stand

    Contributed by Steve Shepherd on Jan 22, 2001
    based on 95 ratings
     | 11,223 views

    There are essentials of our faith upon which we must stand.

    ON THIS ROCK I STAND II Timothy 1:12 “I know whom I have believed, and am convinced that He is able to guard what I have entrusted to Him for that day.” INTRO.- ILL.- Two politicians decided to have a friendly wager on the subject of religion. One of them bet the other that he couldn’t repeat ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

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    Playing Hurt

    Contributed by Steve Shepherd on Jan 27, 2001
    based on 89 ratings
     | 10,685 views

    We have to play game of life even though we get hurt.

    PLAYING HURT I Peter 4:12-16 INTRO..- ILL.-A college football coach walked into the locker room before a game, looked over to his star player and said, “I’m not supposed to let you play since you failed math, but we need you in this game. So, what I have to do is ask you a math question and if ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

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    Has Your Flight Been Delayed?

    Contributed by Steve Shepherd on Feb 5, 2001
    based on 84 ratings
     | 12,688 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

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

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    This Is Love

    Contributed by Steve Shepherd on Feb 9, 2001
    based on 179 ratings
     | 23,903 views

    The apostle Paul describes the "most excellent way" of love.

    THIS IS LOVE I Corinthians 13:1-13 INTRO.- ILL.- Here are some children’s ideas about love. - Glenn, age 7 - If falling love is anything like learning how to spell, I don’t want to do it. It takes too long. (loving people takes a long time. It should take a lifetime. We should love people ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

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    God Bless America

    Contributed by Steve Shepherd on Jun 30, 2001
    based on 314 ratings
     | 16,859 views

    God has blessed America. Now it’s our turn.

    GOD BLESS AMERICA I Tim. 2:1-6 INTRO.- Here is some of America’s craziness. ILL.- Someone wrote these interesting words entitled, “Only in America.” 1- Only in America can a pizza get to your house faster than an ambulance. 2- Only in America are there handicap parking places in front of a ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

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    The Troublemakers

    Contributed by Steve Shepherd on Jul 9, 2001
    based on 65 ratings
     | 5,825 views

    There are troublemakers in our own lives which need to be dealt with.

    THE TROUBLEMAKERS INTRO.- ILL.- An evangelist was speaking in a meeting when a heckler shouted, “Listen to him! And his father used to drive a wagon led by a donkey.” “That’s right,” said the evangelist, “and today my father and the wagon are gone. But I see we still have the donkey with ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

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    Extending Grace

    Contributed by Steve Shepherd on Jul 20, 2001
    based on 235 ratings
     | 15,150 views

    Those who are touched by grace will extend it to others.

    EXTENDING GRACE Matthew 18:21-35 INTRO.- ILL.- After a long search through her purse, a lady who had just boarded a bus handed the driver a $20 bill. Noting the driver’s disapproving look, she snapped, “Well, I’m sorry, but I don’t have a dollar bill!” “Oh, don’t worry, Lady,” said the driver, ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

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    Influencing People

    Contributed by Steve Shepherd on Aug 4, 2001
    based on 47 ratings
     | 12,483 views

    Christians must somehow influence others for Christ in a positive way.

    INFLUENCING PEOPLE Col. 4:2-6 Prov. 27:17 “As iron sharpens iron, so one man sharpens another.” I Cor. 15:33 “Do not be misled: Bad company corrupts good character.” INTRO.- ILL.- A mother took her young son shopping. After shopping in one store, a clerk handed the little boy a lollipop. "What ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

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    Confidence For Living

    Contributed by Steve Shepherd on Aug 4, 2001
    based on 84 ratings
     | 11,336 views

    Christ gives confidence for living.

    CONFIDENCE FOR LIFE II Cor. 3:1-6 INTRO.- ILL.- A lady went to a minister one time and said, “Preacher, I must confess a great sin in my life.” He said, “What is it?” She said, “It’s the sin of pride. I often stand before my mirror and admire my beauty for hours on end.” The preacher replied, ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

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    Overcoming

    Contributed by Steve Shepherd on Aug 11, 2001
    based on 104 ratings
     | 21,837 views

    The apostle Paul gives us more ways to overcome life’s difficulties.

    OVERCOMING II Thess. 3:1-5 INTRO.- ILL.- A university student was seen with a large "K" printed on his T- shirt. When someone asked him what the "K" stood for, he aid, "Confused." "But," the questioner replied, "you don’t spell "confused" with a "K." The student answered, "You don’t know how ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

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    Church Growth

    Contributed by Steve Shepherd on Aug 20, 2001
    based on 79 ratings
     | 17,454 views

    The Lord’s church can grow!

    CHURCH GROWTH Acts 2:36-41 INTRO.- ILL.- Many churches are like the church that was going to build a new building. The building committee passed the following resolutions: 1- We shall build a new church. 2- The new building is to be located on the site of the old one. 3- The material in the old ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

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    Like Your Labor

    Contributed by Steve Shepherd on Sep 1, 2001
    based on 55 ratings
     | 11,901 views

    A Labor Day message about work and learning to like it.

    LIKE YOUR LABOR Col. 3:23-24 INTRO.- ILL.- When John F. Kennedy was campaigning for the presidency in the late 50’s, he visited a coal mine in West Virginia. One coal miner said, “Mr. Kennedy, is it true that you’re the son of one of the wealthiest men in America?” Kennedy said, “yes, it ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

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    When The Party's Over (Easter Sunrise Service)

    Contributed by Steve Shepherd on Apr 16, 2001
    based on 98 ratings
     | 22,327 views

    The work begins after the resurrection. The recognition, the responsibility, and the realization.

    WHEN THE PARTY’S OVER Matthew 28:18-20 INTRO.- ILL.- The spring fling was great! The food, the fun, the frivolity! - Loved those cornbread and beans. - Loved Gary and Marilyn singing and acting, especially when the table under them about collapsed. - Loved Gary Edwards singing and dancing ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

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    Divine Openings (Easter)

    Contributed by Steve Shepherd on Apr 16, 2001
    based on 81 ratings
     | 10,770 views

    Luke chapter 24 contains several divine openings which deal with the resurrection of Christ.

    DIVINE OPENINGS Luke 24:1-3, 13-16, 28-32 INTRO.- I Cor. 16:9 Paul said, “A great door for effective work has opened to me, and there are many who oppose me.” A GREAT DOOR HAS OPENED TO ME. Many times throughout our lives certain doors are opened to us. Doors of opportunity. ILL.- A ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

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    Old Time Gospel Beliefs

    Contributed by Steve Shepherd on Apr 21, 2001
    based on 67 ratings
     | 7,755 views

    Old time gospel beliefs are never out of date with the Lord.

    OLD TIME GOSPEL BELIEFS INTRO.- ILL.- Someone wrote, “You’re over the hill when...” - You find yourself beginning to like accordion music. - You’re sitting on a park bench and a Boy Scout comes up and helps you cross your legs. - Lawn care has become a big highlight of your life. - You’re ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ