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    Life In The Spirit

    Contributed by Steve Shepherd on Jan 19, 2004
    based on 235 ratings
     | 5,775 views

    Paul describes what life in the Spirit means.

    INTRO.- ILL.- The captain’s voice came over the PA system of the airplane. He said, "There’s no cause for alarm but we felt you passengers should know that for the last three hours we’ve been flying without the benefit of radio, compass, radar, or navigational beam due to the breakdown of some ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

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    Taking Notes Or Take Note?

    Contributed by Steve Shepherd on Jan 19, 2004
    based on 195 ratings
     | 7,241 views

    Taking notes and taking note are important to the Christian life.

    INTRO.- ILL.- W.G. Blaikie says in his Life of Livingstone that when David Livingstone was sent as a student to preach at Sanford Rivers, he stood up in the pulpit and completely forgot what he was going to say. Although this incident would have signaled the end of public speaking for many, ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

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    Good, Better, Best

    Contributed by Steve Shepherd on Jan 26, 2004
    based on 254 ratings
     | 14,643 views

    There is a good life, a better life and a best life.

    INTRO.- We’re all given choices in life. Some good, some better and some best. ILL.- The college faculty was in their annual meeting when, suddenly, an angel appears. Turning to the Dean, the angel said, "I will grant you one of three choices -- infinite wisdom, infinite wealth or infinite ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

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    The Many Facets Of Life

    Contributed by Steve Shepherd on Jan 26, 2004
    based on 224 ratings
     | 9,131 views

    There are manny facets to the Christian life.

    INTRO.- ILL.- Some wit said the seven ages of man are: spills, drills, thrills, bills, ills, pills, wills. Most of us experience some of those, if not all of them. We especially don’t like the bills, the ills, and the pills. And maybe the wills! We probably prefer the thrills over anything ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

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    Super Sunday - Super Team

    Contributed by Steve Shepherd on Feb 2, 2004
    based on 240 ratings
     | 4,485 views

    The early church was a "super" church.

    INTRO.- ILL.- The new preacher was getting concerned. He told one of his deacons that he’d noticed many of the church members had colds and were coughing during the services. The deacon replied, "As time goes on, preacher, you’ll begin to realize all those coughs aren’t colds. THEY’RE TIME ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

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    The End Is Near

    Contributed by Steve Shepherd on Feb 2, 2004
    based on 260 ratings
     | 6,199 views

    The end is near. What should we do?

    INTRO.- ILL.- There was once an earthquake, which terrified residents. One couple sent their little boy to stay with an uncle in another town, explaining the reason for the nephew’s sudden visit. A day later the parents got an e-mail, which read, “AM RETURNING YOUR BOY. SEND THE ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

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    This Is Love

    Contributed by Steve Shepherd on Feb 9, 2004
    based on 210 ratings
     | 15,450 views

    Paul gives us the meaning of true love in I Corinthians 13.

    INTRO.- ILL.- Here are some children’s ideas about love. - Glenn, age 7 - If falling love is anything like learning how to spell, I don’t want to do it. It takes too long. - Tom, age 5 - Once I’m in kindergarten, I’m going to find me a wife. - Kenny, age 7 - It gives me a headache to think ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

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    A Renewed Faith

    Contributed by Steve Shepherd on Feb 9, 2004
    based on 198 ratings
     | 14,627 views

    The apostle Paul speaks about a renewed faith.

    INTRO.- ILL.- An elderly man visited a doctor for a thorough exam. After the exam, the doctor said, “You’re as fit as a fiddle. You’ll live to be eighty.” The man said, “But I am eighty!” The doctor replied, “See, what did I tell you?” Most of us don’t mind growing older as long as we can stay ...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
     | 22,607 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
     | 58,925 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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    Making The New Year Count

    Contributed by Steve Shepherd on Jan 2, 2006
    based on 167 ratings
     | 21,079 views

    How to make the new year count: 1- Keep on loving 2- Wake from sleep 3- Dress for living

    INTRO.- Making the new year count. It’s time to take stock of our lives. How are you? And where are you going? ILL.- Some might say, “Well, I’m overweight, tired, aging, can’t hear, can’t see well, but I’m doing pretty good for the shape I’m in.” Life is tough. ILL.- Dr. Paul Faulkner in his ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

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    Committed To The Bible

    Contributed by Steve Shepherd on Jan 9, 2006
    based on 179 ratings
     | 17,435 views

    We may not understand everything in God’s Word, but we must stand on it.

    INTRO.- ILL.- Years ago NEWSWEEK had an article entitled, “No Allusions in the Classroom.” The article told about 26 people in the college classroom, ranging in age from 18 to 54. All of these people had completed at least one-quarter of their college work. They were given 86 questions to ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

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    Committed To Prayer

    Contributed by Steve Shepherd on Jan 15, 2006
    based on 140 ratings
     | 44,549 views

    1- Committed to praise 2- Committed to intercession 3- Committed to seeking

    INTRO.- ILL.- One day a woman was rushing home from a doctor’s appointment. The doctor had been somewhat delayed at the hospital, and the lab work took a little longer than usual so by the time she left the clinic she was running quite a bit behind schedule. She still had to pick up her ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

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    Committed To Doing Something

    Contributed by Steve Shepherd on Jan 22, 2006
    based on 176 ratings
     | 19,586 views

    1- Committed to preaching 2- Committed to serving 3- Committed to teaching

    INTRO.- ILL.- The preacher stood in his pulpit and said, “It’s a fact that you are sitting here, but it’s a matter of faith that makes me believe any of you are listening.” I think I know what that preacher is talking about. If I didn’t use some humor in order to make you laugh I wouldn’t know if ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

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    Committed To Doing Something Part Ii

    Contributed by Steve Shepherd on Jan 30, 2006
    based on 158 ratings
     | 35,171 views

    1- Committed to encouraging 2- Committed to contributing 3- Committed to leading 4- Committed to demonstrating mercy

    INTRO.- ILL.- Lawyer and statesman Daniel Webster was a powerful orator who gave early evidence of his quick mind and his way with words. One day Webster’s father, who was to be absent from the home, left Daniel and his brother Ezekiel specific work instructions. But on his return he found the ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ