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    Wisdom In Christ Series

    Contributed by Steve Shepherd on Mar 14, 2012
    based on 204 ratings
     | 43,563 views

    Paul explains what it means to have wisdom in Christ. 1- We expose the darkness 2- We use time wisely 3- We respond to the Spirit

    INTRO.- Wisdom. Who doesn’t need it? ILL.- A preacher said: When I was a young minister, a funeral director asked me to hold a grave side service for a homeless man with no family or friends. The funeral was to be at a cemetery way out in the country. This was a new cemetery and this man ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

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    You Adulterous People Series

    Contributed by Steve Shepherd on Mar 14, 2012
    based on 220 ratings
     | 28,925 views

    What does spiritual adultery mean? Several things according to this text. 1- Spiritual adultery means friendship with the world 2- Spiritual adultery means opposition to God 3- Spiritual adultery means giving in to the devil

    INTRO.- People commit adultery in various ways. Our world is notorious for committing adultery. It seems to happens in Hollywood often. ILL.- Remember actress Sandra Bullock in the award winning movie, “The Blind Side”? And do you remember to whom she was married? She was married from 2005 to ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

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    The Appeal Of An Old Man Series

    Contributed by Steve Shepherd on Nov 10, 2011
    based on 29 ratings
     | 14,796 views

    What was Paul’s appeal as an old man to Philemon? 1- His appeal was love 2- His appeal was acceptance 3- His appeal was obedience

    INTRO.- ILL.- Observations on Growing Older - Your kids are becoming you...and you don’t like them ...but your grandchildren are perfect! - Going out is good. Coming home is better! - When people say you look "Great"... they add "for your age!" - You forget names ... but it’s OK because other ...read more

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    Pure Joy Series

    Contributed by Steve Shepherd on Nov 10, 2011
    based on 44 ratings
     | 15,310 views

    1- It’s pure joy to experience trials 2- It’s pure joy to attain wisdom 3- It’s pure joy to be single-minded

    INTRO.- Joy can mean many things to many people. ILL.- A January 1994 Reuters News Service story on Manuel Oliveira's ice cream shop in Merida, Venezuela, reported on his 567 flavors: including onion, chili, beer, eggplant, smoked trout, spaghetti parmesan, chicken with rice, and spinach. He ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

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    Expressions Of Thanksgiving

    Contributed by Steve Shepherd on Nov 17, 2011
    based on 48 ratings
     | 35,079 views

    1- The reason for thanksgiving 2- The place of thanksgiving 3- The way of thanksgiving

    INTRO.- We are to give thanks IN all circumstances. This doesn’t mean that we must give thanks FOR all circumstances, because not everything that happens to us in life is a good thing. For example, it’s hard to give thanks when a loved one passes away. That is a heart-wrenching time, but we can ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

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    Prayer Series

    Contributed by Steve Shepherd on Nov 22, 2011
    based on 45 ratings
     | 31,693 views

    1- Pray that you will be more loving 2- Pray that you will be more discerning 3- Pray that you will be more righteous

    INTRO.- There is a difference between prayer and meditation. ILL.- Two good old friends were meeting. "How are you and your family?" asks the one. "Oh we’re all fine". The other one answers, "We’re all healthy and are working. But how ’bout your son?? Is he still not working??" "Not at ...read more

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    Purity Series

    Contributed by Steve Shepherd on Nov 22, 2011
    based on 59 ratings
     | 18,636 views

    1- Purity - Work at your faith 2- Purity - Don’t complain 3- Purity - Hold out the Word

    INTRO.- ILL.- As a father came home from his work he saw his little girl who had been playing in the mud. He said to her, “My, you’re pretty dirty.” She replied, “Yes, I know daddy, but I’m prettier clean.” Yes and aren’t we all prettier when we’re clean? Our text speaks of us as being ...read more

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    Perfection Series

    Contributed by Steve Shepherd on Nov 22, 2011
    based on 54 ratings
     | 53,087 views

    1- Don’t think you are there 2- Forget the past 3- Press on toward the goal

    INTRO.- ILL.- PERFECTIONISM and bowling? Odds against rolling a perfect 300 in the game are about 225,000 to one. And one bowler appropriately collapsed when he qualified to join that brotherhood of 300. Another bowler just couldn’t bring himself to play the final ball of an otherwise perfect ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

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    Preparation Series

    Contributed by Steve Shepherd on Dec 2, 2011
    based on 64 ratings
     | 14,880 views

    How do you prepare for death or the Lord’s coming? Paul tell us how to prepare. 1- Rejoice in the Lord 2- Be gentle toward all 3- Trust the Lord in prayer

    INTRO.- Preparation is important in all of life. ILL.- Some guy wrote: “One morning I went out to start car to go to church. Flat tire. Lucky I had a spare. I changed tire quickly and was on my way. I didn’t think to drop spare off to be fixed. I thought, "I’ll get around to it." Within ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

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    Humble Circumstances Series

    Contributed by Steve Shepherd on Dec 6, 2011
    based on 58 ratings
     | 21,716 views

    James speaks of two different people; the rich and the poor. What’s the meaning? 1- Humble means high 2- Rich means low 3- Perseverance means salvation

    INTRO.- The brother in humble circumstances. Did you ever have those? Ever live in humble circumstances? ILL.- One day, a wealthy family man took his son on a trip to the country so he could have his son see how poor country people were. They stayed one day and one night at the farm of a very ...read more

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    When You Are Tempted Series

    Contributed by Steve Shepherd on Dec 6, 2011
    based on 85 ratings
     | 33,097 views

    What must we do when tempted? What can we do? 1- When tempted - don’t blame God 2- When tempted - do blame yourself 3- When tempted - do look up

    INTRO.- ILL.- Thomas Edison was once asked how he resisted temptations. He said, “Never have any. I don’t have time.” I love his idea of escaping the temptation to do evil. Keep busy doing good. If your life is filled with doing good you will no have time or thought for doing ...read more

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    Take Note Of This Series

    Contributed by Steve Shepherd on Dec 14, 2011
    based on 93 ratings
     | 29,328 views

    James says to take note of important matters of life. 1- Take note of your listening 2- Take note of your speaking 3- Take note of your anger 4- Take note of your sin

    INTRO.- Take note of this. Pay attention to this. Pay attention to scripture. This is divine revelation. This is the Word of God. ILL.- One day a professor was discussing a particularly complicated concept. A pre-med student rudely interrupted to ask, "Why do we have to learn this pointless ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

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    Jesus Is The One! Series

    Contributed by Steve Shepherd on Dec 15, 2011
    based on 77 ratings
     | 21,342 views

    Jesus is the reason for our gathering on Christmas and every Sunday. He was, he is, and will be. 1- He is the one who was 2- He is the one who is 3- He is the one who can

    INTRO.- ILL.- The story is told of two women who were enjoying an elaborate lunch in a downtown restaurant. When one asked the occasion for the luncheon, the other lady said, “We are celebrating the baby’s birthday.” “But where is the baby?” said the friend. “Oh,” said the mother, “you didn’t ...read more

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    Cleanse Me Series

    Contributed by Steve Shepherd on Dec 27, 2011
    based on 95 ratings
     | 28,564 views

    Several scriptures gives us the lowdown on cleansing. 1- The person of cleansing 2- The process of cleansing 3- The purpose of cleansing

    INTRO.- Cleanse me, fill me and use me is a prayer that we should be praying this year. God wants to use us in service but He can’t effectively use us until we are cleansed from sin and filled with His Spirit. The first step in being used by God in service is to be cleansed from sin. Proverbs ...read more

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    Fill Me Series

    Contributed by Steve Shepherd on Dec 27, 2011
    based on 138 ratings
     | 41,387 views

    Let’s consider what God says in His Word about being filled with His Spirit. 1- Being filled with God’s Spirit energizes witnessing 2- Being filled with God’s Spirit produces joy 3- Being filled with God’s Spirit induces worship

    INTRO.- All people are filled with something, some desire, some interest, etc. ILL.- A fisherman returned to shore with a giant marlin that was bigger and heavier than he was. On the way to the cleaning shed, he ran into a second fisherman who had a stringer with a dozen baby fish. The second ...read more

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