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    What Has Been Will Be Again

    Contributed by Steve Shepherd on Mar 26, 2006
    based on 184 ratings
     | 10,224 views

    1- Learning is wearisome, but don’t stop learning. 2- Work is tiring, but don’t stop working.

    INTRO.- Sometimes life gets old. Does it not? If not, then you’re not human! What has been will be again. Doesn’t life sometimes seem to be just a revolving door of sorts? Every day it’s the same old routine. Every month. Every year. Year in, year out. ILL.- Marriage counselor to mother: ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

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    Wounds From A Friend

    Contributed by Steve Shepherd on Mar 27, 2006
    based on 141 ratings
     | 29,320 views

    Are you a trusted friend?

    Friends and enemies. Are you a friend or enemy? How can we tell which from which? Some things are rather obvious. Some are not so obvious. ILL.- Pepper Rogers, coach of UCLA’s football team suffered through a poor season back in the 1970’s. He came under intense criticism and pressure from ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

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    The Burden God Laid On Us

    Contributed by Steve Shepherd on Apr 2, 2006
    based on 174 ratings
     | 32,799 views

    1- Lookinng but not understanding 2- Striving but not finding

    INTRO.- Who said? Double, double toil and trouble. William Shakespeare (1564-1616) from Macbeth. Actually, these are the words chanted by three witches in the play Macbeth, as they mix a potion. Sometimes in life it seems like we have nothing but trouble, double toil and trouble. Job 14:1 “Man ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

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    Are You Listening?

    Contributed by Steve Shepherd on Jun 7, 2004
    based on 158 ratings
     | 7,264 views

    In the parable of the sower we have four different types of hearers or listeners.

    INTRO.- ILL.- An excited little boy was telling his daddy about something that had happened to him that day. His daddy said, "Slow up, honey, you are talking too fast!" His boy shot back at him, "Oh, no, Daddy, I’m not talking too fast. You’re just listening too slow!" ARE YOU LISTENING? ILL.- ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

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    Proverbial Wisdom

    Contributed by Steve Shepherd on Jun 7, 2004
    based on 109 ratings
     | 5,309 views

    Proverbial Wisdom. 1- Cheer 2- Motives

    INTRO.- There is a difference in wisdom. There is the wisdom of man or the wisdom of the world and the wisdom of God. Here is the wisdom of the world. * "I’m not afraid to die. I just don’t want to be there when it happens." Woody Allen I would say that’s stupid wisdom. When a person leaves ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

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    Credentials Of A Committed Christian

    Contributed by Steve Shepherd on Jun 13, 2004
    based on 190 ratings
     | 13,508 views

    Your life says something about your commitment to Christ or lack of commitment.

    INTRO.- ILL.- The Indian in Arizona heard his first Christian sermon. Asked for his opinion, he replied, "Big wind! Loud thunder! No rain!" I’ve heard some sermons like that and I’ve preached many of them! ILL.- In 1974 when I went to try out for the church in Iberia, MO, elder Ralph ...read more

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    Father's Day 2004

    Contributed by Steve Shepherd on Jun 21, 2004
    based on 128 ratings
     | 17,108 views

    1- a father’s instruction 2- a father’s discipline 3- a father’s love

    INTRO.- ILL.- An eight-year-old boy is walking down the road one day when a car pulls over next to him. "If you get in the car," the driver says, "I’ll give you $10 and a piece of candy." The boy refuses and keeps on walking. A few moments later, not to take no for an answer, the man driving ...read more

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    Train Up A Child

    Contributed by Steve Shepherd on Jun 28, 2004
    based on 245 ratings
     | 47,899 views

    1- Train up a child in the way he should go 2- Train up a child with loving discipline 3- Train up a child with loving affirmation

    INTRO.- ILL.- A young man was visiting his brother and sister-in-law and was surprised to find his young nephew, Timmy, helping them bake the cupcakes. After they were done, his sister-in-law allowed Timmy to put the icing on the cupcakes. When he had finished, he brought them to the table. ...read more

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    How To Bless America

    Contributed by Steve Shepherd on Jun 29, 2004
    based on 228 ratings
     | 10,005 views

    1- Be respectful of governmental authorities 2- Be diligent in your work 3- Be considerate of others

    INTRO.- All is not right in America, but all is not wrong either. Even though America is plagued with many problems…political, moral and spiritual…she is still the greatest country in the world! Of course, I am biased. I have known no other. ILL.- Calvin Coolidge once said, “To live under the ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

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    The Importance Of Maintenance

    Contributed by Steve Shepherd on Jul 12, 2004
    based on 190 ratings
     | 18,476 views

    1- Maintaining the body 2- Maintaining the faith 3- Maintaining the church

    INTRO.- ILL.- "The hardest thing about milking cows," observed a farmer, " is that they never stay milked." This is true for many things. Many things in life have to be done over and over, again and again. The job is never really done. ILL.- It’s like the two mothers who were discussing their ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

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    Making A Graceful Exit

    Contributed by Steve Shepherd on Jul 19, 2004
    based on 211 ratings
     | 19,936 views

    In Paul’s farewell address he spoke of the past, the present and the future. 1- His past work 2- His present commitment 3- His future concern

    INTRO.- How do you say “goodbye” when you exit someone’s presence? - “Gotta go. Bye.” - “It’s been fun. Take it easy.” - “Adios Amigo.” - “After while, crocodile.” - “Later gator.” - “So long. Catch you later.” - “Toodle-oo.” (that’s an old one) - “Goodbye and God bless you.” - ...read more

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    Proverbial Wisdom

    Contributed by Steve Shepherd on Jul 19, 2004
    based on 176 ratings
     | 5,503 views

    Through love and faithfulness sin is atoned for.

    INTRO.- Quips, quotes and notes. - If some TV shows are not taken off the air, the public will demand longer commercials. ILL.- You perhaps recall that very old (70’s) Virginia Slims cigarette commercial saying, “You’ve come a long way, baby”? Well, we have come a long way in our TV programs! ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

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    Loving God, Loving People.

    Contributed by Steve Shepherd on Jul 26, 2004
    based on 274 ratings
     | 50,529 views

    The two great commandments: 1- Loving God 2- Loving People

    INTRO.- ILL.- There was a not-too-bright fellow who decided to become a counterfeiter. He hired an engraver of equal intelligence, and they proceeded to produce some counterfeit money. By some mix-up, the money turned out to be $11 bills. Not wanting to waste the effort, the crook decided to ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

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    Proverbial Wisdom

    Contributed by Steve Shepherd on Jul 26, 2004
    based on 184 ratings
     | 13,063 views

    Proverbial wisdom from chapter 16. 1- Plans 2- Pride 3- Prosperity

    INTRO.- Quips and quotes. - A balanced diet is a cookie in each hand. - A bulldog can whip a skunk, but sometimes it’s not worth it. - A clean house is a sign of a misspent life. - A clear conscience is usually the sign of a bad memory. - A closed mouth gathers no feet. - A diplomat is one who ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

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    Living To Please God

    Contributed by Steve Shepherd on Nov 17, 2008
    based on 29 ratings
     | 11,118 views

    The Bible is full of admonition on how to please God in life. We have three different admonitions in this text. 1- Avoid sexual lust 2- Adopt brotherly love 3- Ambitiously work hard

    INTRO.- ILL.- The American investment banker was at the pier of a small coastal Mexican village when a small boat with just one fisherman docked. Inside the small boat were several large yellow fin tuna. The American complimented the Mexican on the quality of his fish and asked how long it took to ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ