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    Cleanse Me Series

    Contributed by Steve Shepherd on Dec 27, 2011
    based on 95 ratings
     | 29,613 views

    Several scriptures gives us the lowdown on cleansing. 1- The person of cleansing 2- The process of cleansing 3- The purpose of cleansing

    INTRO.- Cleanse me, fill me and use me is a prayer that we should be praying this year. God wants to use us in service but He can’t effectively use us until we are cleansed from sin and filled with His Spirit. The first step in being used by God in service is to be cleansed from sin. Proverbs ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

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    Fill Me Series

    Contributed by Steve Shepherd on Dec 27, 2011
    based on 138 ratings
     | 42,556 views

    Let’s consider what God says in His Word about being filled with His Spirit. 1- Being filled with God’s Spirit energizes witnessing 2- Being filled with God’s Spirit produces joy 3- Being filled with God’s Spirit induces worship

    INTRO.- All people are filled with something, some desire, some interest, etc. ILL.- A fisherman returned to shore with a giant marlin that was bigger and heavier than he was. On the way to the cleaning shed, he ran into a second fisherman who had a stringer with a dozen baby fish. The second ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

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    Use Me Series

    Contributed by Steve Shepherd on Dec 27, 2011
    based on 378 ratings
     | 85,438 views

    Why are we suppose to serve the Lord? Many reasons are given in scripture. 1- We serve because it’s what Jesus did 2- We serve because it demonstrates love 3- We serve because it pleases God

    INTRO.- Everyone serves someone or something and of course, it should be the Lord. Not money and not some other person. ILL.- When Irving S. Olds was chairman of the U.S. Steel Corporation (1940-52), he arrived for a stockholders’ meeting and was confronted by a woman who asked, "Exactly who are ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

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    If You Are Religious Series

    Contributed by Steve Shepherd on Jan 4, 2012
    based on 239 ratings
     | 47,422 views

    1- If you are religious - listen and do the Word 2- If you are religious - keep a rein on your tongue 3- If you are religious - minister to those in distress 4- If you are religious - keep yourself clean

    INTRO.- ILL.- The two thousand member Baptist church was filled to overflowing capacity one Sunday morning. The preacher was ready to start the sermon when two men, dressed in long black coats and black hats entered thru the rear of the church. One of the two men walked to the middle of the ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

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    Power In Christ Series

    Contributed by Steve Shepherd on Feb 14, 2012
    based on 221 ratings
     | 53,022 views

    Paul tells how to receive power for life. 1- Power through prayer 2- Power through Spirit 3- Power through love

    INTRO.- ILL.- Three people were arguing about what profession was used first in the bible. The Surgeon says, "The Medical profession was used first when God took a rib from Adam and made Eve. The Engineer says, "No, engineering was used first. Just think of the engineering job it took to create ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

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    Who Is Wise Among You? Series

    Contributed by Steve Shepherd on Feb 14, 2012
    based on 156 ratings
     | 24,481 views

    James gives an additional description of the truly wise person versus the unwise person. 1- The wise person is marked by good 2- The unwise person is tainted by evil 3- The wise person is stirred by heaven

    INTRO.- ILL.- An angel appears at a faculty meeting and tells the dean that in return for his unselfish and exemplary behavior, the Lord will reward him with his choice of infinite wealth, wisdom or beauty. Without hesitating, the dean selects infinite wisdom. "Done!" says the angel, and ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

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    Life In Christ Series

    Contributed by Steve Shepherd on Feb 16, 2012
    based on 189 ratings
     | 95,585 views

    Paul tells us what we should do in our life in Christ. 1- We put away the former life 2- We put on the new life 3- We put down the devil

    INTRO.- ILL.- There was a New England Patriots’ fan with a really crummy seat. Looking with his binoculars, he spotted an empty seat on the 50-yard line. Thinking to himself "what a waste," so he made his way down to the empty seat. When he arrived at the seat, he asked the man sitting ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

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    What Causes Fights And Quarrels? Series

    Contributed by Steve Shepherd on Feb 16, 2012
    based on 179 ratings
     | 44,972 views

    What causes fights and quarrels? 1- Wrong desires 2- Wrong directions 3- Wrong motives

    INTRO.- ILL.- One Navy Seal Obituary: Aaron Carson Vaughn. Killed in that helicopter crash, Afghanistan, August 6,2011. Aaron Carson Vaughn was a man of deep faith, insisting to his family that he didn’t fear his job as a Navy SEAL "because he knew where he was going" when he died. "Aaron was a ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

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    Wisdom In Christ Series

    Contributed by Steve Shepherd on Mar 14, 2012
    based on 204 ratings
     | 44,440 views

    Paul explains what it means to have wisdom in Christ. 1- We expose the darkness 2- We use time wisely 3- We respond to the Spirit

    INTRO.- Wisdom. Who doesn’t need it? ILL.- A preacher said: When I was a young minister, a funeral director asked me to hold a grave side service for a homeless man with no family or friends. The funeral was to be at a cemetery way out in the country. This was a new cemetery and this man ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

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    You Adulterous People Series

    Contributed by Steve Shepherd on Mar 14, 2012
    based on 220 ratings
     | 29,601 views

    What does spiritual adultery mean? Several things according to this text. 1- Spiritual adultery means friendship with the world 2- Spiritual adultery means opposition to God 3- Spiritual adultery means giving in to the devil

    INTRO.- People commit adultery in various ways. Our world is notorious for committing adultery. It seems to happens in Hollywood often. ILL.- Remember actress Sandra Bullock in the award winning movie, “The Blind Side”? And do you remember to whom she was married? She was married from 2005 to ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

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    Life After Graduation Series

    Contributed by Steve Shepherd on May 7, 2012
    based on 219 ratings
     | 124,160 views

    Let me share some goals for life after graduation. 1- Seek the Lord 2- Continue your education 3- Concentrate on people 4- Go to work

    INTRO.- ILL.- Physics Teacher: "Isaac Newton was sitting under a tree when an apple fell on his head and he discovered gravity. Isn’t that wonderful?" Student: "Yes sir, if he had been sitting in class looking at books like us, he wouldn’t have discovered anything." Do we really learn anything ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

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    Do Not Slander One Another Series

    Contributed by Steve Shepherd on Jun 2, 2012
    based on 134 ratings
     | 36,731 views

    James tells us why we must not slander one another. 1- Slandering makes you a judge of others 2- Slandering makes you above the law 3- Slandering makes you above the lawgiver

    INTRO.- ILL.- Who said, “Read my lips. No new taxes”? "Read my lips: no new taxes" is the famous phrase spoken by then presidential candidate George H. W. Bush at the 1988 Republican National Convention as he accepted the nomination on August 18th. Written by speechwriter Peggy Noonan, the line ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

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    Today Or Tomorrow We Will Series

    Contributed by Steve Shepherd on Jun 2, 2012
    based on 187 ratings
     | 50,167 views

    James gives us the proper perspective for life. 1- Don’t be quick to make plans in life 2- Recognize how quickly life disappears 3- Seek the Lord’s will in all things 4- Acknowledge the sin of doing nothing

    INTRO.- Today or tomorrow. Well, what about today and tomorrow? What are you going to do today? And tomorrow? Hopefully, on the Lord’s Day you will always make it priority to worship the Lord with the Lord’s people wherever they assemble. And personally speaking, I think many Christians really ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

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    A Father’s Pride Series

    Contributed by Steve Shepherd on Jun 12, 2012
    based on 115 ratings
     | 46,259 views

    A father’s pride can be seen in several areas of his life. 1- He has pride in his children 2- He has pride in his work 3- He has pride in his faith

    INTRO.- I Peter 5:5 “God opposes the proud but gives grace to the humble.” Pride is not good. Most of the time it is not good because it deals with self and not others. ILL.- I love the old story about a lady who went to preacher to make a confession. She said to him, “I must confess a great ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

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    Giving Thanks To God Series

    Contributed by Steve Shepherd on Nov 13, 2012
    based on 215 ratings
     | 185,468 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

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ