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    From The Beginning God Series

    Contributed by Steve Shepherd on Dec 29, 2008
    based on 57 ratings
     | 8,978 views

    1- We are called through the gospel 2- We are saved through the Spirit 3- We are equipped through the Word

    INTRO.- ILL.- On the first day of creation, God created the dog. - On the second day, God created man to serve the dog. - On the third day, God created all the animals of the Earth to serve as potential food for the dog. - On the fourth day, God created honest toil so that man could labor for the ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

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    Since The Party's Over

    Contributed by Steve Shepherd on Jan 2, 2009
    based on 54 ratings
     | 8,653 views

    Since the party’s over, let’s attend to business, some spiritual business in the new year more than we ever have. 1- Get more spiritual 2- Reach more people 3- Perform more service

    INTRO.- ILL.- On New Year’s Eve, Daniel was in no shape to drive, so he sensibly left his van in the car park and walked home. As he was wobbling along, he was stopped by a policeman. ’What are you doing out here at four o’clock in the morning?’ asked the police officer. ’I’m on my way to a ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

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    Pray For Us

    Contributed by Steve Shepherd on Jan 2, 2009
    based on 55 ratings
     | 12,120 views

    What are we to pray about? 1- Pray for the spreading of the message 2- Pray for the deliverance from evil people 3- Pray for the strengthening of God’s Spirit

    INTRO.- Prayer is the one of the great privileges that we have as Christians. People outside of Christ can only meditate, but we can talk to God, knowing He is there, listening, loving, etc. ILL.- A group of bats, hanging from the ceiling of a cave, discover a single bat STANDING upright below ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

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    Keep Away From The Brothers

    Contributed by Steve Shepherd on Jan 6, 2009
    based on 48 ratings
     | 9,714 views

    Our text tells us what idleness is in God’s eyes. 1- Idleness is sinning 2- Idleness is stealing 3- Idleness is snooping

    INTRO.- Keep away from the brothers. That’s strange advice. Keep away from certain people. That may not be so strange. ILL.- A farmer, seeing a lot of crows picking up seed he had sown in a field, took his shotgun and fired at them. All the birds flew away except one that lay wounded on the ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

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    In His Mercy Series

    Contributed by Steve Shepherd on Jan 6, 2009
    based on 74 ratings
     | 15,727 views

    1- In His mercy He has given us new birth 2- In His mercy He has given us an inheritance 3- In His mercy He has given us protection

    INTRO. - ILL.- The story is told of a politician who, after receiving the proofs of a portrait, was very angry with the photographer. He stormed back to the photographer and said these angry words: "This picture does not do me justice!" The photographer replied, "Sir, with a face like yours, you ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

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    The Place Of Prayer And The Open Heart

    Contributed by Steve Shepherd on Feb 3, 2008
    based on 84 ratings
     | 29,590 views

    Some "musts" for the Christian when it comes to the matter of prayer. 1- We must find God’s place 2- We must listen to God’s Word 3- We must respond to God’s will

    INTRO. - ILL.- Shortly after the US Supreme Court outlawed prayer in public schools, a pupil in class heard her teacher sneeze and said, "God bless you." The teacher said, "Cut that out or we’ll both be in trouble." ILL.- One person said, "Now that there’s no more praying in schools, kids will ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

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    When I Kneel Before The Father

    Contributed by Steve Shepherd on Feb 3, 2008
    based on 99 ratings
     | 12,314 views

    What God is saying about prayer and praying in this text. 1- Prayer is a membership-matter 2- Prayer is a power-producer 3- Prayer is an eye-opener 4- Prayer is a filler-upper 5- Prayer is a glory-getter

    INTRO.- ILL.- Someone said: A friend of mine took his small son with him to town one day to run some errands. When lunch time arrived, the two of them went to a familiar diner for a sandwich. The father sat down on one of the stools at the counter and lifted the boy up to the seat beside him. ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

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    Super Sunday

    Contributed by Steve Shepherd on Feb 3, 2008
    based on 65 ratings
     | 15,974 views

    Why every Sunday should be Super Sunday to us. It’s because we have: 1- A Super God 2- A Super Savior 3- A Super church

    INTRO.- Preoccupation. What is it? Is it good or bad? To be preoccupied with something is to enthralled with or engrossed in or perhaps just plain crazy about something. Have you ever been crazy about anything? And Americans are preoccupied. But with what? Do you think Americans are ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

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    What's Love Got To Do With It?

    Contributed by Steve Shepherd on Feb 11, 2008
    based on 94 ratings
     | 36,015 views

    1- What’s love got to do with marriage? 2- What’s love got to do with raising kids? 3- What’s love got to do with life?

    INTRO.- ILL.- A man called the police and reported that all of his wife’s credit cards had been stolen. Then he added, "But don’t look too hard for the thief. He’s charging less than my wife ever did." ILL.- Someone said: The only reason a great many American families don’t own an elephant is ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

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    Godless Dreamers

    Contributed by Steve Shepherd on Oct 16, 2008
    based on 20 ratings
     | 6,362 views

    In our text, Jude speaks specifically about certain godless dreamers. 1- They pollute themselves 2- They reject authority 3- They slander celestial beings

    INTRO.- Dreaming isn’t bad, depending on what you dream for. And I’m not talking about night dreams because we all have some crazy night dreams. ILL.- For example, I had a crazy dream that some people were trying to kill me and I defended myself by stabbing my attackers with a set of deer ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

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    Here Comes The Judge

    Contributed by Steve Shepherd on Oct 16, 2008
    based on 34 ratings
     | 7,571 views

    Everyone and every thing will be judged on the judgment day but there are some specific matters that the Lord may judge more critically. Here they are: 1- God will judge ungodly acts 2- God will judge ungodly words

    INTRO.- ILL.- A young Bible college student was witnessing in a suburb of Atlanta. As he approached one house, there was an elderly gentleman sitting on the porch. He said, “Are you a Christian?” The old man said, “No, I’m a Smith. The Christians live two doors down.” “You don’t understand. ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

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    Keep The Faith

    Contributed by Steve Shepherd on Oct 16, 2008
    based on 30 ratings
     | 12,262 views

    In our text, we are told how we can keep the faith and be more active in the living the faith. 1- Remember scripture 2- Pray much 3- Wait patiently 4- Demonstrate mercy

    INTRO.- ILL.- Adoniram Judson sweated out Burma’s heat for 18 years without a furlough, six years without a convert. Enduring torture and imprisonment, he admitted that he never saw a ship sail without wanting to jump on board and go home. When his wife’s health broke and he put her on a homebound ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

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    To Him Who Is Able

    Contributed by Steve Shepherd on Oct 16, 2008
    based on 37 ratings
     | 19,794 views

    What is our God able to do? 1- He is able to keep us from falling 2- He is able to present us without fault 3- He is able to receive all praise

    INTRO.- ILL.- Coming home from his Little League game, Billy swung open the front door very excited. Unable to attend the game, his father immediately wanted to know what happened. "So, how did you do son?" he asked. "You’ll never believe it!" Billy said. "I was responsible for the winning ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

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    Good News And Pleasant Memories

    Contributed by Steve Shepherd on Oct 16, 2008
    based on 31 ratings
     | 6,676 views

    In our text, Paul speaks of good news and pleasant memories that come from his relationship to his Christian brothers and sisters. 1- Good news and pleasant memories come when faith is working 2- Good news and pleasant memories come when fellowship is en

    INTRO.- ILL.- The New York Times reported this story. For Coach, God and Archery Are a Package Deal, Aug. 19, 2008 BEIJING — Two weeks before leaving to compete in the Olympics, the archer Brady Ellison waded into a pool not far from the Olympic Training Center in Chula Vista, Calif., and was ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

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    May The Lord Bless You And Clear The Way

    Contributed by Steve Shepherd on Oct 16, 2008
    based on 49 ratings
     | 11,576 views

    Our text tells us how the Lord blesses us and others. 1- May the Lord clear your way 2- May the Lord increase your love 3- May the Lord strengthen your heart

    INTRO.- ILL.- A 4-year-old boy who was asked to return thanks before Christmas dinner. The family members bowed their heads in expectation. He began his prayer, thanking God for all his friends, naming them one by one. Then he thanked God for Mommy, Daddy, brother, sister, Grandma, Grandpa, and ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ