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    Rethinking Church Growth

    Contributed by Steve Shepherd on Sep 1, 2010
    based on 27 ratings
     | 12,586 views

    We need to rethink church growth. Most churches are not growing.

    INTRO.- ILL.- After the worship service a young couple talked to a church member about joining the church. He hadn't met the husband before, and he asked what church he was transferring from. After a short hesitation, he replied,"I am transferring from the Municipal Golf Course." Brothers and ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

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    Getting The Most From Your Job

    Contributed by Steve Shepherd on Sep 2, 2010
    based on 46 ratings
     | 19,131 views

    Let’s think about how to get more out of life and our work. 1- Put more into it 2- Always be considerate of others 3- Realize who your real boss is

    INTRO.- ILL.- Freddie was eighteen years old, friendly, and eager to do things right. Unfortunately, he wasn’t especially bright. He had just started his first job, as a delivery boy and general gofer at a furniture warehouse. His first task was to go out for coffee. He walked into a nearby ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

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    At One Time We Were Foolish Series

    Contributed by Steve Shepherd on Nov 7, 2011
    based on 31 ratings
     | 12,186 views

    1- We were once slaves to sin but now we are saved 2- We were once lacking mercy but now we are recipients 3- We were once ignorant of grace but now we are heirs

    INTRO. - At one time we were foolish. We all have a past. And sometimes our past is not the best. Haven’t we all done some foolish things? ILL.- The running of the bulls. Did you ever want to run with the bulls in PAMPLONA, Spain? Thousands of daredevils dashed through the narrow streets of ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

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    Troublemakers Series

    Contributed by Steve Shepherd on Nov 7, 2011
    based on 49 ratings
     | 19,283 views

    We are told what to do avoid and what to do in order to cease the troublemakers. 1- Avoid the foolish 2- Warn the contentious 3- Dodge the divisive

    INTRO.- Troublemakers. Ever met any? Ever been one? ILL.- After the revival had concluded, the three pastors were discussing the results with one another. The Methodist minister said, “The revival worked out great for us! We gained four new families.” The Baptist preacher said, “We did ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

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    True Faith In The Lord Series

    Contributed by Steve Shepherd on Nov 10, 2011
    based on 30 ratings
     | 37,083 views

    1- True faith demonstrates the love 2- True faith shares the faith 3- True faith refreshes the saints

    INTRO.- I say PhI-lemon. Some say Phile-mon. What do you say? You know old Philemon, don’t you? He was a slave owner. Onesimus had run away and came back a Christian, consequently, Paul asked Philemon to receive him back and treat him kindly. It pays to be kind, don’t you know? What you sow ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

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    The Appeal Of An Old Man Series

    Contributed by Steve Shepherd on Nov 10, 2011
    based on 29 ratings
     | 15,522 views

    What was Paul’s appeal as an old man to Philemon? 1- His appeal was love 2- His appeal was acceptance 3- His appeal was obedience

    INTRO.- ILL.- Observations on Growing Older - Your kids are becoming you...and you don’t like them ...but your grandchildren are perfect! - Going out is good. Coming home is better! - When people say you look "Great"... they add "for your age!" - You forget names ... but it’s OK because other ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

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    Pure Joy Series

    Contributed by Steve Shepherd on Nov 10, 2011
    based on 44 ratings
     | 16,074 views

    1- It’s pure joy to experience trials 2- It’s pure joy to attain wisdom 3- It’s pure joy to be single-minded

    INTRO.- Joy can mean many things to many people. ILL.- A January 1994 Reuters News Service story on Manuel Oliveira's ice cream shop in Merida, Venezuela, reported on his 567 flavors: including onion, chili, beer, eggplant, smoked trout, spaghetti parmesan, chicken with rice, and spinach. He ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

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    If God Is For Us Series

    Contributed by Steve Shepherd on Jan 13, 2014
    based on 84 ratings
     | 62,088 views

    Paul explains how God is for us and not against us. 1- God is for us - He gave up His son for us 2- God is for us - He graciously gives to us 3- God is for us - He grants victory over all

    INTRO.- ILL.- During quail season in Georgia, an Atlanta journalist met an old farmer hunting with an old pointer at his side. Twice the dog ran rheumatically ahead and pointed. Twice his master fired into the open air. When the journalist saw no birds rise, he asked the farmer for an ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

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    The Grace Of God

    Contributed by Steve Shepherd on Jan 13, 2014
    based on 90 ratings
     | 363,828 views

    Our text tells us about the grace of God and what it does for us. 1- The grace of God brings salvation 2- The grace of God teaches how to live 3- The grace of God gives hope

    INTRO.- ILL.- Preacher Dwight L. Moody loved to study the Bible topically, and it occurred to him one day that he had never studied the subject of grace. Setting aside a day, Moody gave himself to the study of God’s grace. But a second day was required. Even on the third day Moody had not ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

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    Expressions Of Thanksgiving

    Contributed by Steve Shepherd on Nov 17, 2011
    based on 48 ratings
     | 38,068 views

    1- The reason for thanksgiving 2- The place of thanksgiving 3- The way of thanksgiving

    INTRO.- We are to give thanks IN all circumstances. This doesn’t mean that we must give thanks FOR all circumstances, because not everything that happens to us in life is a good thing. For example, it’s hard to give thanks when a loved one passes away. That is a heart-wrenching time, but we can ...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
     | 36,002 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
     | 28,917 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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    We Who Are Strong Series

    Contributed by Steve Shepherd on Feb 28, 2014
    based on 86 ratings
     | 34,592 views

    If we claim to be strong in the faith or know that we are strong or maybe stronger than some others, what should we do? 1- We should bear with the failings of the weak 2- We should please our neighbor for his good 3- We should accept one another

    INTRO.- We who are strong. I’ve always been interested in strength and strong men. I guess that’s a boy thing. ILL.- I first became interested in strong men by watching Superman on TV. That was the old Superman, George Reeves and by today’s standards he wasn’t much of a ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

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    A Minister Of Christ Jesus Series

    Contributed by Steve Shepherd on Mar 5, 2014
    based on 90 ratings
     | 16,600 views

    Paul speaks of his ministry in Christ and what it deals with. 1- Ministry is a matter of believing in others 2- Ministry uses the avenue of writing 3- Ministry always points to Christ

    INTRO.- Romans 15:15-16 “I have written you quite boldly on some points, as if to remind you of them again, because of the grace God gave me to be a minister of Christ Jesus to the Gentiles...” Paul was a minister of Christ Jesus but not many men are interested today in becoming a ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

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    Help Me, Help Me! Series

    Contributed by Steve Shepherd on Mar 9, 2014
    based on 88 ratings
     | 32,063 views

    We can learn to help one another through Paul’s experience about asking for help. 1- We must be motivated by Christ to help one another 2- We must struggle with one another in prayer 3- We must rescue one another from evil

    INTRO.- We all need help in life, even the best of us. God allows us all to get to that point in life even though we’d like to be as independent as possible. ILL.- The soldier's first article of faith is summed up in an 1865 letter from Gen. William Tecumseh Sherman to U.S. Grant: "I knew ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ