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    The Message From The Beginning Series

    Contributed by Steve Shepherd on Aug 3, 2010
    based on 24 ratings
     | 9,951 views

    The message from the beginning is two-fold. 1- We should love people 2- We should loathe evil

    INTRO.- ILL.- A prominent lawyer's son dreamed of following in his father's footsteps. After graduating from college and law school with honors, he returned home to join his father's firm, intent on proving himself to be a skilled and worthy attorney. At the end of his first day at work he rushed ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

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    Heading Toward Christmas Series

    Contributed by Steve Shepherd on Dec 13, 2009
    based on 20 ratings
     | 14,022 views

    Since we’re heading toward Christmas I think we should be: thinking, taking, and talking.

    INTRO.- ILL.- An ill-prepared college student taking an economics exam just before Christmas vacation wrote on his paper. “Only God knows the answers to these questions. Merry Christmas!” The professor graded the papers and wrote this note: “God gets 100, you get 0. Happy New Year!” That ...read more

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    You Foolish People! Series

    Contributed by Steve Shepherd on Mar 18, 2010
    based on 35 ratings
     | 12,559 views

    In our text, the apostle Paul is trying to straighten out the thinking of the Galatians. There are some matters in their thinking and faith that need to be cleared up. 1- The matter of receiving God's Spirit 2- The matter of faith and righteousness 3-

    INTRO.- People often do dumb things or foolish things. ILL.- June 16, 2009, BRUSSELS - A Belgian teenager told police how she came from a tattoo parlor with 56 stars over one side of her face, rather than the three she had asked for. "I said this part, the top, is ok, but not the rest," Kimberley ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

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    Win Some, Lose Some

    Contributed by Steve Shepherd on Dec 8, 2007
    based on 66 ratings
     | 17,430 views

    From our text, let’s think about how to win some people to Christ. 1- Speak effectively 2- Give people time 3- Discern those with faith

    INTRO.- ILL.- A conversation took place between a rabbi, a preacher and a priest. They talked about how each of them celebrated Christmas. The preacher and priest explained that they both gave thanks to God for Christ and all they blessings they received because of Christmas. "We do it a little ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

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    Together With His Wife

    Contributed by Steve Shepherd on Aug 2, 2007
    based on 74 ratings
     | 7,870 views

    Consider what Ananias and Sahhpira did, what happened to them and how it applies to us today. 1- Conspiring in evil 2- Lying to God 3- Dying in suddenness

    INTRO.- Together with his wife. This is the way it should be. A man and his wife should be together on things, such as going places, going to church, shopping, and buying lottery tickets! ILL.- Fri Jun 29, 2007. Don Harvey and his wife, Joyce, just became millionaires and then some. OKLAHOMA ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

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    Lord, Come Quickly! Series

    Contributed by Steve Shepherd on Dec 24, 2013
    based on 80 ratings
     | 26,220 views

    What is it that the Psalmist wanted or desired of the Lord? 1- Hear my prayer 2- Guard my mouth 3- Keep my heart

    INTRO.- ILL.- I got into a fight one day. It was high school. Gym class. We were playing hog ball. The coach blew the whistle and each team ran for the balls placed in the middle of the gym floor. I got to one ball first. On the opposing team there stood a guy, one year older than me. I ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

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    Let's Go To The House Of The Lord Series

    Contributed by Steve Shepherd on Oct 31, 2013
    based on 80 ratings
     | 54,885 views

    What do we find in the house of the Lord? 1- In the house there is great joy 2- In the house there is much praise 3- In the house there is peace and security

    INTRO.- 1 I rejoiced with those who said to me, “Let us go to the house of the Lord.” The people of God were going to worship the Lord at His house. ILL.- A man was answering questions for a national poll one time. When asked for his church preference, he responded, "Red brick." ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

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    Complaint Department Series

    Contributed by Steve Shepherd on Jan 1, 2014
    based on 74 ratings
     | 26,098 views

    But what do we do when we have a complaint in life? Where do we turn? The Psalmist tells us. 1- We pour out our complaints to the Lord 2- We confess the Lord as our refuge 3- We ask for the Lord’s help in time of need

    INTRO.- ILL.- A monk joined a monastery and took a vow of silence. After the first 10 years his superior called him in and asked, "Do you have anything to say?" The monk replied, "Food bad." After another 10 years the monk again had opportunity to voice his thoughts. He said, "Bed hard." ...read more

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    Hope In A World Of Despair

    Contributed by Steve Shepherd on Nov 3, 2004
    based on 345 ratings
     | 20,524 views

    1- A - all have sinned 2- B - Behold the Lamb of God 3- C - Come unto me

    INTRO.- We live in a stressful or stress-filled society. ILL.- A Tahoma, Washington newspaper carried the story of Tattoo the basset hound some time ago. Tattoo didn’t intend to go for an evening run, but when his owner shut the dog’s leash in the car door and took off for a drive – with Tattoo ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

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    Taking The Fear Out Of Halloween

    Contributed by Steve Shepherd on Oct 26, 2005
    based on 225 ratings
     | 33,598 views

    The truth of God’s Word will take the fear out of Halloween.

    INTRO.- ILL.- One dark night two guys were walking home after a party and decided to take a shortcut through the cemetery. When they got to about the middle of the graveyard they were startled and stopped moving. There was this terrifying noise, “TAP-TAP-TAP” coming from the shadows. Trembling ...read more

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    Proverbial Wisdom

    Contributed by Steve Shepherd on May 24, 2004
    based on 114 ratings
     | 8,115 views

    Proverbial wisdom. 1- Making good plans. 2- Finding joy.

    INTRO.- Quips, quotes and notes. - Before deciding to retire from your job, stay home a week and watch daytime television. - Science has increased our life span. We can look forward to paying our taxes at least ten years longer. - No matter what your lot in life, build something on it. - It’s ...read more

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    Are You Listening?

    Contributed by Steve Shepherd on Jun 7, 2004
    based on 158 ratings
     | 7,233 views

    In the parable of the sower we have four different types of hearers or listeners.

    INTRO.- ILL.- An excited little boy was telling his daddy about something that had happened to him that day. His daddy said, "Slow up, honey, you are talking too fast!" His boy shot back at him, "Oh, no, Daddy, I’m not talking too fast. You’re just listening too slow!" ARE YOU LISTENING? ILL.- ...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
     | 5,389 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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    Gamblers For Christ

    Contributed by Steve Shepherd on Dec 12, 2003
    based on 168 ratings
     | 7,357 views

    It pays to gamble your life on Christ.

    INTRO.- ILL.- J.E. Bedenbaugh said, “My grandmother, a staunch Southern Baptist, had marched me off to Sunday school and church regularly. So when I switched to the Episcopal church after marriage, she challenged me: "What’s wrong with the Baptist Church, son?" "Well," I explained, "Carole and I ...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
     | 15,638 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