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    I Must Insist On This

    Contributed by Steve Shepherd on Mar 14, 2008
    based on 58 ratings
     | 4,947 views

    1- I insist that you don’t live like others 2- I insist that you did not learn Christ from the world 3- I insist that the truth is in Jesus

    INTRO.- Roger Clemens. Guilty or not? Is he guilty of using drugs and Human Growth Hormone or not? Clemens insists he is not guilty! Clemens has won seven Cy Young Awards, two more than any other pitcher. He throws and bats right-handed. On December 13, 2007, Clemens’ name was listed in the ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

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    The Place Of Prayer

    Contributed by Steve Shepherd on Mar 17, 2008
    based on 61 ratings
     | 11,451 views

    1- Prayer will increase our devotion 2- Prayer will release us from our prisons 3- Prayer will open the door to doing good

    INTRO. - ILL.- One lady said: My AUNT KAREN is the mother of two high-spirited young girls. When I called her one morning, our conversation was constantly interrupted by the din of kids screaming and chasing each other. "Could you hold on for a moment?" my aunt finally asked, putting down the ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

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    The Nobility Of You, The Nobility Of Me

    Contributed by Steve Shepherd on Mar 17, 2008
    based on 47 ratings
     | 7,539 views

    1- We must receive the message 2- We must examine the scriptures 3- We must present the Word

    INTRO.- The nobility of you and me. Nobility doesn’t sound like a big deal to us. Nobility sounds like someone who is royal, high and mighty, wealthy, great, powerful, or perhaps someone who is a celebrity. Do any of these adjectives fit you? Are there any celebrities here today? ILL.- When ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

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    The City Was Full Of Idols

    Contributed by Steve Shepherd on Mar 17, 2008
    based on 55 ratings
     | 6,349 views

    1- We must allow God to convict us 2- We must reason with those who will listen 3- We must preach the good news about Jesus

    INTRO.- Name that song? Remember that TV show? They would play a tune and the contestant would try to name that song. Ok, here’s another version of that contest: NAME THAT IDOL! What? Please play along with me. What’s the biggest idol that you’ve seen here in America? Let me help you with ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

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    Good Days - Bad Days

    Contributed by Steve Shepherd on Mar 17, 2008
    based on 45 ratings
     | 10,822 views

    1- The good day in the life of Jesus 2- The bad day in the life of Jesus

    INTRO.- You’ve heard some of those good news/bad news deals. Here are a few for preachers. Good News: The Women’s Group voted to send you a get-well card. Bad News: The vote passed by 11-10. Good News: The Elder Board accepted your job description the way you wrote it. Bad News: They were so ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

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    If There Is No Resurrection

    Contributed by Steve Shepherd on Mar 22, 2008
    based on 97 ratings
     | 49,316 views

    If there is no resurrection from the dead then what? 1- Then preaching is useless 2- Then faith is futile 3- Then sin controls 4- Then Christ is dead

    INTRO.- No gas means no driving or less driving. "The average national price of a gallon of gas hit an all-time record high of $3.28 this week. Meaning that wherever you’re going this summer, it might be cheaper to mail your car." Letterman said, "Gas prices, aren’t they crazy? It’s so ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

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    More Church Happenings

    Contributed by Steve Shepherd on Sep 4, 2007
    based on 56 ratings
     | 5,336 views

    Let’s take a look at some more happenings in the early church. 1- Great persecution 2- Genuine mourning 3- Gritty preaching 4- Glorious joy

    INTRO.- ILL.- Three churches got together to sponsor a community-wide revival. The churches were Methodist, Baptist and Presbyterian. 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 ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

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    Good Conquers Evil

    Contributed by Steve Shepherd on Sep 4, 2007
    based on 69 ratings
     | 8,326 views

    In our text, let’s consider the procedure of how good conquered evil. 1- Philip preached - that’s the good 2- Simon boasted - that’s the bad 3- People believed - that’s the good 4- Simon backslid - that’s the bad 5- Peter warned - that’s the good

    INTRO.- ILL.- In Florida, an atheist became incensed over the preparation for Easter and Passover holidays and decided to contact the local ACLU about the discrimination inflicted on atheists by the constant celebrations afforded to Christians and Jews with all their holidays while the atheists had ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

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    How To Lead People To Christ

    Contributed by Steve Shepherd on Sep 19, 2007
    based on 99 ratings
     | 14,747 views

    Let’s see what Philip did to evangelize the eunuch and what we must do. We must: 1- Respond to God’s leading 2- Show genuine interest 3- Share the good news 4- Follow through to completion

    INTRO.- ILL.- Two social workers were walking through a rough part of the city in the evening. They heard moans and cries for help from a back alley. Upon investigation, they found a semi-conscious man in a pool of blood. "Help me, I’ve been mugged and beaten," he pleaded. The two social ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

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    An Unusual Conversion

    Contributed by Steve Shepherd on Sep 19, 2007
    based on 98 ratings
     | 20,403 views

    In our text, let’s take a look at Saul, the kind of man he was and how he came to accept Christ. Saul was: 1- A mean man 2- A humbled man 3- A new man 4- A preaching man

    INTRO.- Did ever have a conversion experience? That is, being converted from the Cubs to the Cardinals? Or from Ford to Chevrolet? Or from McDonald’s to Burger King? Etc. ILL.- After moving here over four years ago, I started visiting Brother Elmer Schilly, who at that time was in the nursing ...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
     | 11,101 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

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    Don't Be Ignorant

    Contributed by Steve Shepherd on Nov 17, 2008
    based on 34 ratings
     | 13,169 views

    1- Don’t be ignorant about the deceased 2- Don’t be ignorant about the resurrection 3- Don’t be ignorant about the return of Christ

    INTRO.- ILL.- During a board meeting in a small mountain church one of the deacons said, "Preacher, I think we need a chandelier in this church." "No, I’m against it," said another deacon. The preacher asked, "Well, why don’t you think we need a chandelier in this church?" The deacon said, ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

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    The Day Of The Lord Will Come

    Contributed by Steve Shepherd on Nov 17, 2008
    based on 34 ratings
     | 8,177 views

    1- The day will come surprisingly to some 2- The day will come rejoicingly to others 3- The day will come lovingly to God

    INTRO.- The day will come. Consider this day, the day of birth. Perhaps your first baby. ILL.- A man called 911, saying, "My wife is pregnant, and her contractions are only two minutes apart!" "Is this her first child?" the doctor queries. "No, of course not!" the man shouts. "This is her ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

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    How To Deal With People In The Church

    Contributed by Steve Shepherd on Nov 17, 2008
    based on 35 ratings
     | 8,396 views

    1- Respect your leaders 2- Live peacefully with all 3- Warn some, encourage others 4- Never seek vengeance

    INTRO.- ILL.- A man asked the preacher, “How many active members do you have in your church?” The preacher said, “They’re all active. Half of them are working with me and half of them are working against me.” AND THIS DOES HAPPEN IN SOME CHURCHES. What’s a preacher to do in a situation like ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

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    Short Takes In Scripture

    Contributed by Steve Shepherd on Nov 17, 2008
    based on 44 ratings
     | 11,155 views

    Our text gives us six short takes in scripture. 1- Be joyful 2- Pray continually 3- Give thanks 4- Build fire 5- Test everything

    INTRO.- Short takes. What is this? I assume it’s the idea of taking a short look at some subject. It could be a short or brief look at politics. No, we don’t want to go there because it seems that there is nothing short when it comes to politics; not speeches, not conventions, not debates, etc. ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ