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    Godliness With Contentment Series

    Contributed by Steve Shepherd on Sep 6, 2011
    based on 48 ratings
     | 27,763 views

    What will godliness plus contentment do for us? 1- Godliness plus contentment will bring great gain 2- Godliness plus contentment will avoid harmful desires 3- Godliness plus contentment will keep us faithful

    INTRO.- What’s the hardest thing you’ve ever done in life? Let’s say the hardest physical thing. Work an 80 hour week? That’s just about 12 hours a day. Well, 84 hours in 7 days. Did you ever do that? That would be hard no matter what kind of work you were doing. Let ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

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    The Pursuit Of Holiness Series

    Contributed by Steve Shepherd on Sep 16, 2011
    based on 30 ratings
     | 16,376 views

    Paul speaks of the pursuit of holiness, the path to holiness, the path we all need to take. 1- Go after holy living 2- Fight the good fight 3- Cling to the good confession 4- Seek to honor the King

    INTRO.- 11 But you, man of God, flee from all this. All of what? The previous verses about lack of godliness, material discontent, and the love of money, etc. We must flee evil or run from evil. We cannot purse something if we don’t leave something behind. And we cannot pursue godliness if we ...read more

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    Command The Rich Series

    Contributed by Steve Shepherd on Sep 16, 2011
    based on 16 ratings
     | 8,121 views

    Paul said to command the rich to do something good with their wealth. 1- Command the rich to put their hope in God 2- Command the rich to be rich in good deeds 3- Command the rich to lay up heavenly treasures

    INTRO.- Command the rich. Do we ever have the right to command anyone? Maybe not, but God does. God can command us to do whatever He wants because He is God. It’s like parenting. Parents can tell their kids what to do and when, but of course, that doesn’t mean they’ll do it. But parents have ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

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    Thank God And Fan The Flame Series

    Contributed by Steve Shepherd on Sep 22, 2011
    based on 26 ratings
     | 15,203 views

    We all need to recognize that we are in Christ and Christ in us. We need to serve Him most of all in this life. How so? 1- Remember others in prayer 2- Recall the faith of others 3- Refuel the flame in you

    INTRO.- I thank God, whom I serve. Who are you serving in this life? ILL.- When I worked for Safeway stores many years ago in Joplin, MO, the manager often made you feel like you owed Safeway your living and you should be totally dedicated to Safeway. For example, my manager would often call me ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

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    Don't Be Ashamed Series

    Contributed by Steve Shepherd on Sep 22, 2011
    based on 25 ratings
     | 14,340 views

    1- Don’t be ashamed - you’ve been saved and called 2- Don’t be ashamed - you’ve been given grace 3- Don’t be ashamed - you’ve been given a ministry

    INTRO.- ILL.- The London Missionary Society almost lost the most prominent missionary of the nineteenth century when they were considering him because the candidate forgot his sermon. Had it not been for one member of the society’s board, they probably would have rejected the young man. The ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

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    The Pattern Series

    Contributed by Steve Shepherd on Sep 24, 2011
    based on 46 ratings
     | 22,086 views

    The pattern that Paul refers to is sound teaching but it includes several thoughts. 1- Keep the teaching 2- Guard the deposit 3- Show the mercy

    INTRO.- NLT 13 Hold on to the pattern of wholesome teaching you learned from me—a pattern shaped by the faith and love that you have in Christ Jesus. Hold to the pattern. What’s the pattern? It depends on what you’re talking about. There is a pattern for almost anything and everything. ILL.- ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

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    Be Strong In The Grace Series

    Contributed by Steve Shepherd on Sep 24, 2011
    based on 28 ratings
     | 24,203 views

    Let’s think about what it means to be strong in the grace of Christ. 1- Being strong means to impart the Word 2- Being strong means to endure hardship 3- Being strong means to please the commander 4- Being strong means to obey the rules 5- Being str

    INTRO.- 1 You then, my son, be strong. I thought all sons were strong! I guess it depends on the son and the type of strength you’re talking about. But when I was a son at home with mom and dad I only thought of one kind of strength and that was physical. What about you men? Did you ever ...read more

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    Remember Series

    Contributed by Steve Shepherd on Oct 1, 2011
    based on 54 ratings
     | 45,216 views

    What did Paul tell Timothy to remember? 1- Remember God’s Son 2- Remember God’s Word 3- Remember God’s elect

    INTRO.- ILL.- The man looked a little worried when the doctor came in to administer his annual physical, so the first thing the doctor did was to ask whether anything was troubling him. "Well, to tell the truth, Doc, yes," answered the patient. "You see, I seem to be getting forgetful. I'm never ...read more

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    A Trustworthy Saying Series

    Contributed by Steve Shepherd on Oct 1, 2011
    based on 28 ratings
     | 16,672 views

    The word of God contains nothing but trustworthy sayings. 1- If we died with Him, we will live 2- If we endure, we will also reign 3- If we disown Him, He will disown us 4- If we are faithless, He remains faithful

    INTRO.- Is this a trustworthy saying? “When I served in Vietnam....” ILL.- It’s called “Blumenthal’s Blunder” (Conn. State Attorney General Richard Blumenthal) but it’s a not a trustworthy saying. Here’s the story and here’s what he said. "We have learned something important since the days ...read more

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    God’s Approved Worker Series

    Contributed by Steve Shepherd on Oct 6, 2011
    based on 29 ratings
     | 27,287 views

    The approved worker for the Lord is busy doing God’s business. What business? 1- God’s worker reminds people of scriptural truth 2- God’s worker correctly handles God’s Word 3- God’s worker avoids anything ungodly

    INTRO.- Did you ever know a “yes man” or “a teacher’s pet”? These such people have been called by other names, which are not so flattering or nice. What’s the idea? The idea is someone who is always trying to please certain people (the teacher, the boss, etc.) in order to get on their good side. ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

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    Useful To The Master Series

    Contributed by Steve Shepherd on Oct 6, 2011
    based on 24 ratings
     | 20,308 views

    How to make ourselves useful to the Master. 1- We must be cleansed from sin 2- We must pursue righteousness 3- We must avoid stupidity

    INTRO.- ILL.- A director was screen testing Sylvestor Stallone and Arnold Schwarzenegger for a new film about classic composers. Not having figured out who to give which part to, he asked Sly who he would like to be. Stallone said, "I like Mozart. I want to be Mozart" So the Director said, ...read more

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    Terrible Times In The Last Days Series

    Contributed by Steve Shepherd on Oct 10, 2011
    based on 60 ratings
     | 56,619 views

    Paul plainly describes the character of people in the last days. 1- Lovers of self 2- Lovers of money 3- Lovers of sinfulness 4- Lovers of pleasure

    INTRO.- ILL.- The doctor tells his patient: "Well I have good news and bad news..." The patient says, "Lay it on me Doc. What's the bad news?" "You have Alzheimer's disease." "Good heavens! What's the good news?" "You can go home and forget about it!" The bad news is that we are living in the ...read more

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    Those Who Oppose The Truth Series

    Contributed by Steve Shepherd on Oct 10, 2011
    based on 24 ratings
     | 10,917 views

    Paul describes some specific people who opposed the truth of God. 1- They are home invaders 2- They are ignorant of the truth 3- They are depraved of mind

    INTRO.- ILL.- A little girl came very early one morning to her mother, saying, “Which is worse, Mama, to tell a lie or to steal?” The Mother replied that both were so sinful she could not tell which was worse. “Well, Mama,” replied the little one, “I’ve been thinking a good deal about it, and I ...read more

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    The Godly Life Series

    Contributed by Steve Shepherd on Oct 15, 2011
    based on 35 ratings
     | 18,754 views

    Living the godly life. What is it? What will it take? 1- The godly life will center on Christ 2- The godly life will bring on persecution 3- The godly life will rely on scripture

    INTRO.- The Godly life is NOT what many people want. I think many people would rather have the world and all of its goodies. ILL.- How would you like to own a 5000 square foot home with 5 bedrooms, 3 baths, three car garage, etc.? We’re talking $500,000 to $600,000 home. And let’s say you have ...read more

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    Preach The Word Series

    Contributed by Steve Shepherd on Oct 15, 2011
    based on 40 ratings
     | 17,695 views

    God will judge the living and the dead. What must we do? 1- We must preach the Word 2- We must correct the incorrect 3- We must discharge the duties

    INTRO.- ILL.- Just before takeoff one day, a flight attendant approached Muhammad Ali and asked that he fasten his seat belt. "Superman don’t need no seat belt," Ali growled. "Well, Superman," the stewardess replied, "don’t need no airplane!" Did you ever meet Muhammad Ali in person? My ...read more

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