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    Have You Lost Your Song?

    Contributed by Steve Shepherd on Oct 14, 2003
    based on 234 ratings
     | 20,937 views

    We tend to lose our song in life and need to get it back.

    INTRO.- Have you lost your song? Have you lost your ability to sing? Or it may be that you never had it in the first place. Have you lost your enthusiasm for living? Have you lost your joy for living? ILL.- Listen to the story about Chippie the parakeet. A Texas newspaper carried this story ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

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    The Going Of The Servant

    Contributed by Steve Shepherd on Oct 14, 2003
    based on 125 ratings
     | 7,997 views

    The Psalmist tells us how to evangelize.

    INTRO.- ILL.- The preacher was called to hear the reading of the will of a wealthy member of his church who had died. The preacher and the man’s family members were all very disappointed to hear the will which read, "BEING OF SOUND MIND AND BODY, I SPENT ALL MY MONEY ON MYSELF." ILL.- A man and ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

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    Knowing God

    Contributed by Steve Shepherd on Feb 18, 2004
    based on 204 ratings
     | 22,403 views

    Knowing God is the most important thing that can take place in life.

    INTRO.- ILL.- A Sunday School teacher at Calvary Temple in Compton, CA, once asked her students this question. WHAT DO YOU THINK GOD LOOKS LIKE? Here are the answers the children gave. - A human being with a heart, feet, eyes like fire, and He shampoos his hair everyday. - He’s tall, gray ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

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    To Give Or Not To Give?

    Contributed by Steve Shepherd on Feb 18, 2004
    based on 251 ratings
     | 58,142 views

    Giving is not the question for the Christian. It is a rule by which we live.

    INTRO.- ILL.- The American industrialist, Henry Ford, was once asked to donate money for the construction of a new medical facility. The billionaire pledged to donate $5,000. The next day in the newspaper, the headline read, "Henry Ford contributes $50,000 to the local hospital." The irate Ford ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

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    The Cross Of Christ

    Contributed by Steve Shepherd on Feb 27, 2004
    based on 448 ratings
     | 22,283 views

    Consider the cross: 1- The death of the cross 2- The blood of the cross 3- The power of the cross

    INTRO.- ILL.- The parents of a ten year old public school boy who was failing fifth grade math decided to enroll their son in a private Catholic school after exhausting all methods. The youngster stormed home the first day of school, walked right past them, charged straight to his room, and locked ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

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    Proverbial Wisdom

    Contributed by Steve Shepherd on Feb 27, 2004
    based on 287 ratings
     | 3,676 views

    God offers proverbial wisdom to us.

    INTRO.- There is all kinds of wisdom in this world. Some good and some not so good. Here are some non-american, non-biblical, proverbial sayings that I think are good. A quarrel is like buttermilk: once it’s out of the churn, the more you shake it, the more sour it grows. Irish Proverb A rich ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

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    The Cross Of Christ

    Contributed by Steve Shepherd on Feb 27, 2004
    based on 314 ratings
     | 7,116 views

    1- The offense of the cross 2- The preaching of the cross 3- The priority of the cross

    INTRO.- ILL.- Since 1710, the skyline of London has been dominated by the soaring dome of St. Paul’s Cathedral. On the top of the dome is a cross. So it is fair to say that for nearly 300 years there has been a cross on the roof of London! That is one way to say that Christ is above all! ILL.- ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

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    God's Purpose

    Contributed by Steve Shepherd on Mar 10, 2004
    based on 164 ratings
     | 9,369 views

    We all need to discern God’s purpose for our lives.

    INTRO.- Eph. 5:17 “Therefore do not be foolish, but understand what the Lord’s will is.” We all need to understand the Lord’s will or the Lord’s purpose for our lives. If we claim to believe in God the creator and Christ the Savior we must seek to understand their will/purpose for our ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

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    Proverbial Wisdom

    Contributed by Steve Shepherd on Mar 10, 2004
    based on 156 ratings
     | 3,972 views

    God’s wisdom is revealed in the book of Proverbs.

    INTRO.- Once again, I want to begin with non-Proverbs, proverbial sayings. - After three days without reading, talk becomes flavorless. Chinese proverb - An open enemy is better than a false friend. Greek Proverb - The best answer to anger is silence. German Proverb - A bit of fragrance always ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

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    God's Purpose

    Contributed by Steve Shepherd on Mar 16, 2004
    based on 278 ratings
     | 57,602 views

    1- God’s purpose in our church 2-God’s purpose in our sinful world 3- God’s purpose in our hurting world

    INTRO.- ILL.- Here is what some call “The Property Laws of a Toddler.” 1. If I like it, it’s mine. 2. If it’s in my hand, it’s mine. 3. If I can take it from you, it’s mine. 4. If I had it a little while ago, it’s mine. 5. If it’s mine, it must never appear to be yours in any way. 6. If I’m ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

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    More Proverbial Wisdom

    Contributed by Steve Shepherd on Mar 23, 2004
    based on 125 ratings
     | 6,659 views

    1- Fear not 2- Withhold not

    INTRO.- More American proverbs, sayings, or quips and quotes. - Honeymoon: the period between “I do” and “you’d better.” - Marriage begins when you sink in his arms and ends with your arms in the sink. - It takes two to make a marriage – a single girl and an anxious mother. - The greatest ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

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    God's Purpose

    Contributed by Steve Shepherd on Mar 30, 2004
    based on 144 ratings
     | 9,925 views

    1- God’s purpose in our worship 2- God’s purpose in our relationships

    INTRO.- Where are you headed? Where are you going? ILL.- Two friends went hunting for moose in Canada every year. Each time they were flown out to the marshland in a small bush plane. After landing them at the hunting site, the pilot said, “I’ll pick you up in four days and you can only ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

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    Proverbial Wisdom

    Contributed by Steve Shepherd on Mar 30, 2004
    based on 151 ratings
     | 5,010 views

    1- Plot not 2- Accuse not 3- Envy not

    INTRO.- More human proverbs or quips and quotes. - Many people complain of their memory, few of their judgment. - One thing is certain: more people are going on diets tomorrow than today. - Many people are too busy making a living to make a life worth living. - There is less pain in biting your ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

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    All Day Delight

    Contributed by Steve Shepherd on Dec 8, 2003
    based on 180 ratings
     | 5,154 views

    Is there a way to experience all day delight?

    INTRO.- ILL.- HAPPILY EVER AFTER? Paul Thigpen wrote an article for CHRISTIANITY TODAY entitled, “Happily Ever After?” He wrote, “Down in Georgia they have a saying: ‘If Mama ain’t happy, ain’t nobody happy.’ It’s a reminder that one person’s moods affect the entire household, but indirectly ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

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    Christmas Concerns

    Contributed by Steve Shepherd on Dec 12, 2003
    based on 136 ratings
     | 7,041 views

    What are your Christmas concerns?

    INTRO.- ILL.- For several years a woman had been having trouble getting to sleep at night because she worried that burglars might break into her home. One night her husband heard a noise in the house, so he went downstairs to investigate. When he got there, he did find a burglar. "Good ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ