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    Have Mercy On Me, O God Series

    Contributed by Steve Shepherd on Oct 7, 2012
    based on 457 ratings
     | 71,986 views

    David’s prayer of repentance after he committed adultery with Bathsheba. 1- A prayer of confession 2- A prayer of concession 3- A prayer of cleansing 4- A prayer of commitment

    INTRO.- ILL.- Sometimes women are overly suspicious of their husbands. When Adam stayed out very late for a few nights, Eve became upset. "You’re running around with other women," she charged. "You’re being unreasonable," Adam responded. "You’re the only woman on earth." The quarrel continued ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

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    God Is To Be Feared Series

    Contributed by Steve Shepherd on Jan 30, 2013
    based on 138 ratings
     | 31,379 views

    The Psalmist tells us why we must fear God. 1- We fear because God can be angered 2- We fear because God will judge everyone

    INTRO.- His name is great. Not many people think of themselves of being great or their name as being great, but then there is 76 year old Silvio Berlusconi who was the 50th Prime Minister of Italy from 2008-2011. He actually served as Prime Minister three times. And he’s a very wealthy ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

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    I Cried Out To God Series

    Contributed by Steve Shepherd on Jan 30, 2013
    based on 184 ratings
     | 55,683 views

    What should we do when we find ourselves in a distressing or desperate situation in life? 1- We cry out to God 2- We look to scripture 3- We offer our praise

    INTRO.- Life is full difficulties and sometimes it’s more of a disaster than a difficulty. Like Hurricane Sandy hitting New York and New Jersey. That was one of the worst, at least, for them. Or like that tornado that hit Joplin, MO, a year ago last May. ILL.- Thomas Edison invented the ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

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    Love Must Be Sincere Series

    Contributed by Steve Shepherd on Feb 13, 2013
    based on 177 ratings
     | 79,439 views

    Paul describe the sincerity of love in this text. 1- We love by hating evil 2- We love by honoring others 3- We love by showing zeal 4- We love by sharing with others

    INTRO.- Is there anything worse than fake love or insincere love? ILL.- After a 4 and a half year ministry with the Fairland Christian Church, Fairland, OK (population 1025) my friend Truman Brady from Seneca, MO, began preaching at the Villa Heights Christian Church in Joplin, MO. Truman ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

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    The Wisdom Of God Series

    Contributed by Steve Shepherd on May 8, 2014
    based on 54 ratings
     | 23,737 views

    The wisdom of God speaks to us from the Proverbs. 1- Wisdom says to fear the Lord 2- Wisdom says to avoid sinful men 3- Wisdom says to listen for wisdom everywhere

    INTRO.- Wisdom speaks. But not all wisdom is good wisdom. ILL.- Two men got out of their cars after they collided at an intersection. One took a flask from his pocket and said to the other, "Here, maybe you'd like a nip to calm your nerves." "Thanks," he said, and took a big gulp from the ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

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    True Wisdom Series

    Contributed by Steve Shepherd on May 14, 2014
    based on 56 ratings
     | 32,436 views

    Aspects of true wisdom; where it comes from and what it does. 1- True wisdom comes from God 2- True wisdom gives discernment 3- True wisdom saves from wickedness

    INTRO.- ILL.- ATLANTA – December 2013 - It’s the most wonderful time of the year for Ira Curry. The Stone Mountain woman purchased one of two winning jackpot tickets in December 17th’s $648 million Mega Millions drawing. She claimed her prize Wednesday morning at Georgia ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

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    Trust In The Lord Series

    Contributed by Steve Shepherd on May 28, 2014
    based on 61 ratings
     | 60,758 views

    What is this trust that Solomon is talking about? 1- Put your trust in the right person 2- Allow trust to bless your life 3- Show evidence of your trust

    INTRO.- Trust is not easy to do in this world. The reason is because so many people betray our trust in them. ILL.- Someone once said, “Never trust anyone who says trust me!” Or perhaps more like, “Never trust a politician who says trust me!” Never trust a restaurant ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

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    Resurrection Response Series

    Contributed by Steve Shepherd on Mar 25, 2013
    based on 171 ratings
     | 81,346 views

    Lessons about people in response to the resurrection of Jesus. 1- Some consider Jesus but do not recognize Him 2- Some know scripture but do not believe it

    INTRO.- Response to the resurrection of Jesus Christ from the death is like anything else. We see, we hear, we question, and we consider. And we either believe or we do not. ILL.- It was possibly the most prayed-for event in human history. And it succeeded! On Sunday, July 20, 1969, as ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

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    Blessings Of Being A Christian

    Contributed by Steve Shepherd on Apr 24, 2013
    based on 165 ratings
     | 76,937 views

    Blessings of being a Christian. 1 - We have help for daily living 2 - We have provision for our needs 3 - We have confidence for death

    INTRO. - ILL.- Two men boarded a coast-to-coast flight and were seated next to each other on the commercial plane. After breezing through the on-flight magazine, the first man turned to the other and asked, what do you do? The man replied: "I am a pastor of a church." "Oh," said the first ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

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    A Tribute To Mothers Series

    Contributed by Steve Shepherd on May 6, 2013
    based on 260 ratings
     | 87,377 views

    Three different scriptures and thoughts that give tribute to mothers from whom we can learn.

    A TRIBUTE TO MOTHERS INTRO.- ILL.- A man came home from work and found his three children outside, still in their pajamas, playing in the mud. The door of his wife’s car was open, as was the front door to the house and there was no sign of the dog. Proceeding into the entry, he found an even ...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
     | 44,343 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
     | 29,517 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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    Understanding The Present Time Series

    Contributed by Steve Shepherd on Feb 18, 2014
    based on 86 ratings
     | 35,993 views

    In the light of our salvation what must we do? 1- Put aside the deeds of darkness 2- Behave decently as in the daytime 3- Clothe ourselves with the Lord Jesus

    INTRO.- Do you know what time it is? Many people are living in their own little fairy tale world and they don’t know what’s going on spiritually. ILL.- “Actress Katie Holmes Six Years Later” the article stated. Six years after what? Six years after meeting Tom Cruise. ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

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    Accept Him Whose Faith Is Weak Series

    Contributed by Steve Shepherd on Feb 22, 2014
    based on 85 ratings
     | 28,904 views

    What does this text say about accepting others in regard to their faith? 1- We must accept others who eat everything 2- We must accept others who observe sacred days 3- We must accept others without judging them

    INTRO.- ILL.- A man said: I was walking across a bridge one day, and I saw a man standing on the edge, about to jump off. I immediately ran over and said, "Stop! Don't jump!” "Why shouldn't I?" he said. I said, "Well, there's so much to live for!" "Like what?" "Well ... are you ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

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    Stop Passing Judgment Series

    Contributed by Steve Shepherd on Feb 26, 2014
    based on 84 ratings
     | 29,880 views

    Let’s consider what it means to stop passing judgment on others. 1- We must not be stumbling blocks 2- We must recognize the kingdom 3- We must do whatever leads to peace

    INTRO.- ILL.- Wrong Guesses: A six-year-old lad came home with a note from his teacher in which it was suggested that he be taken out of school because he was “too stupid to learn.” That boy was Thomas A. Edison. (and yet Edison is the fourth most prolific inventor in history, ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ