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    The Goodness Trap

    Contributed by Steve Shepherd on Jan 9, 2007
    based on 121 ratings
     | 36,382 views

    The goodness trap: 1- a human question 2- A human response 3- The divine way

    INTRO.- ILL.- A young boy traveling by airplane to visit his grandparents sat beside a man who happened to be a seminary professor. The boy was reading a Sunday school take-home paper when the professor thought he would have some fun with the boy. "Young man," said the professor, "If you can tell ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

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    The Kingdom Of Heaven Is Like

    Contributed by Steve Shepherd on Jan 18, 2007
    based on 85 ratings
     | 18,211 views

    1- The kingdom of heaven is like a landowner 2- The kingdom of heaven is like men working 3- The kingdom of heaven is like getting paid

    INTRO.- The kingdom of heaven is a kingdom. It is a country, a domain, an empire. It is similar to our country and yet it is not similar. Heaven is not America and America is not heavenly! ILL.- When Edward Everett Hale was Chaplain of the Senate, someone asked him, “Do you pray for the ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

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    The Coming Of The End

    Contributed by Steve Shepherd on Mar 5, 2007
    based on 130 ratings
     | 44,563 views

    Jesus talks about several things that we need to be aware of before the end comes. 1- There will be worldwide chaos 2- There will be hatred of people 3- There will be false leaders 4- There will be much wickedness 5- There will be much preaching

    INTRO.- ILL.- A girl said, “My mother and I returned to my parents’ house late one evening to find my father, my college-age brother, Steven, and my ten-year-old sister fast asleep. “Mom had forgotten her house keys, so we knocked loudly, first at the back door and then the front and side doors. ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

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    Crown Him Lord Of All

    Contributed by Steve Shepherd on Mar 19, 2007
    based on 127 ratings
     | 15,405 views

    In our text, Jesus is described in various ways: 1- He is the Savior 2- He is the creator 3- He is the Head man

    INTRO.- ILL.- It happened in the jungle one day. A lion with a big ego went around asking the other animals who the king of the jungle was. “Who’s the king of the jungle?” the lion roared at a monkey. “Why you are, Mr. Lion,” said the monkey with fear in his voice. The lion went on and found a ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

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    Learning The Lessons

    Contributed by Steve Shepherd on Mar 19, 2007
    based on 68 ratings
     | 9,635 views

    Simple lessons. 1- Some things are obvious - proceed with speed. 2- Some things are not so obvious - proceed with caution.

    INTRO.- ILL.- A little boy came home from his first day at school. His Mother asked him, "Well, what did you learn today?" He said, "Not enough. They want me to come back tomorrow." I always had to go back too. The truth is even once we get out of school we are still engaged in the learning ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

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    The Cleaning Process

    Contributed by Steve Shepherd on Mar 21, 2007
    based on 71 ratings
     | 10,187 views

    Our text reveals the cleaning process of the soul. 1- Alienation 2- Reconciliation 3- Continuation 4- Glorification

    INTRO.- How many of you men do laundry? ILL.- Many years ago when my daughter Holly and her hubby Chris were home on a weekend from Lincoln Christian College they had to do laundry. After Holly did a load of wash she brought them into the room and dropped them in front of her hubby Chris and ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

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    Five Were Wise And Five Were Foolish

    Contributed by Steve Shepherd on Mar 21, 2007
    based on 84 ratings
     | 19,292 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

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

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    Our Ministry

    Contributed by Steve Shepherd on Mar 27, 2007
    based on 66 ratings
     | 18,448 views

    In this text, we want examine three different aspects of our ministry. 1- The attitude of our ministry 2- The author of our ministry 3- The activity of our ministry

    INTRO.- ILL.- One man said, “In my house, I make all the major decisions and my wife makes all the minor decisions. For example, I decide such things as East-West trade, crime in the streets, welfare cheating and increase in taxes. My wife decides the minor things such as which house to buy, what ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

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    Talents, Money And Judgment

    Contributed by Steve Shepherd on Mar 29, 2007
    based on 54 ratings
     | 5,989 views

    Let’s examine three key points to this parable about talents, money and the judgment. 1- God entrusts His property V. 14 2- God requires accountability V. 19 3- God punishes the wicked Vs. 28-30

    INTRO.- Talents, money and judgment. Do these sound bad? In the light of this scripture they sound somewhat bad. ILL.- A young Bible college student was witnessing in Atlanta, GA. As he approached one house an elderly gentleman was sitting in his chair on the front porch. He asked, “Are you a ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

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    The Road To Calvary

    Contributed by Steve Shepherd on Apr 1, 2007
    based on 91 ratings
     | 39,633 views

    Christ’s road to Calvary: The plot. The betrayal. The supper. The denial. The garden.

    INTRO.- ILL.- A tired hunter out in the wilderness stumbled into a camp. “Am I glad to see you,” he said. “I’ve been lost for three days.” “Don’t get too excited, friend,” the other hunter replied. “I’ve been lost for three weeks.” Have you ever been lost in the woods? How about on the ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

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    The Death And Resurrection

    Contributed by Steve Shepherd on Apr 1, 2007
    based on 119 ratings
     | 34,968 views

    Consider the hope that we have in Jesus by looking once again at the death and resurrection of Jesus. 1- the excruciating death 2- the exhilarating resurrection

    INTRO.- ILL.- In 1173 the Italian architect Bonnano Pisano began work on what would become his most famous project: A separately standing eight-story bell tower for the Cathedral of the city of Pisa. The tower was to be eight-stories and 185-foot tall. There was just one "little" problem: ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

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    At The Time Of Prayer

    Contributed by Steve Shepherd on May 21, 2007
    based on 87 ratings
     | 6,303 views

    1- At the time of prayer we may be tested 2- At the time of prayer we must do good 3- At the time of prayer we must point to Jesus

    INTRO.- ILL.- A lady said, “As my five year old son and I were headed to McDonald’s one day, we passed a car accident. Usually when we see something terrible like that, we say a prayer for those who might be hurt, so I pointed and said to my son, ‘We should pray.’ “From the back seat I heard his ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

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    Since You Have Been Raised With Christ

    Contributed by Steve Shepherd on May 21, 2007
    based on 85 ratings
     | 8,930 views

    In our text, Paul speaks of the new life that we have in Christ. He looks at it from three different perspectives: past, present and future. 1- A past experience 2- A present enjoyment 3- A future ecstasy

    INTRO.- ILL.- I am reminded of the old story about the funeral of the unsavory character who had never been to church in his life. He had led a very questionable life, meaning he’d done about anything and everything a person could think of and it wasn’t good. The service was being conducted by a ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

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    Church Happenings

    Contributed by Steve Shepherd on Jun 5, 2007
    based on 63 ratings
     | 3,484 views

    In the first church, let’s take a look at what happened and how it relates to the church today. 1- the proclamation of the gospel 2- the persecution of the apostles 3- the proliferation of the church

    INTRO.- Church happenings. What is happening in our churches? ILL.- A group of women were talking. One lady said, “Our congregation is sometimes down to thirty and forty on Sunday night.” Another said, “That’s nothing, sometimes our group is down to six or seven.” An old maid added her bit, ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

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    Killing The Old Varmint

    Contributed by Steve Shepherd on Jun 5, 2007
    based on 67 ratings
     | 8,773 views

    In this text, there are some strong, powerful reasons for killing the earthly nature in us. 1- Because God is angry 2- Because the new has come

    INTRO.- ILL.- Two snakes were out for a stroll, when one turned to the other and asked: "Are we poisonous?" "Why no, we’re not", said the second. Again the first snake asked, "Are you sure we’re not poisonous?" "Yes, we are definitely NOT poisonous." Again the snake asked, "Are you sure we’re ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ