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  • Steve Shepherd avatar

    Thank God For Committed Christians

    Contributed by Steve Shepherd on Aug 20, 2008
    based on 29 ratings
     | 9,216 views

    In our text, we see something of what a committed Christian is. 1- They receive the Word of God 2- They imitate other Christians 3- They suffer for Christ

    INTRO.- ILL.- How many electrical engineers does it take to change a light bulb? None. They simply redefine darkness as the industry standard. This sounds similar to many things/jobs in life. Many people don’t know how to do the job they are supposed to do or else they don’t want to do the job ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

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    What Do You Believe? Scientology

    Contributed by David Diyanni on Aug 26, 2008
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    This is part four of a series on different false religions and how they differ from Christianity.

    What Do You Believe? Scientology Introduction A. Today we are continuing our series called “What do you believe?” We are talking about some of the major false religions that we are faced with today such as Jehovah Witnesses, the Mormons, Scientology and Islam and why ...read more

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    Denomination: Vineyard

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    More Church Happenings

    Contributed by Steve Shepherd on Sep 4, 2007
    based on 56 ratings
     | 5,229 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

  • Victor Yap avatar

    Topsy Turvy Series

    Contributed by Victor Yap on Nov 21, 2007
    based on 1 rating
     | 2,911 views

    Christmas

    TOPSY TURVY (LUKE 1:26-38) Christmas spirits are down every five years or so in the 21st century, as typified by the down years of 2002 and 2007. War and more rumors of war are in the air, unemployment is up and stocks are down, hearts are anxious and worried. In 2002, more than two years of ...read more

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    Denomination: Independent/Bible

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    Article 5. Divine Providence Series

    Contributed by Aubrey Vaughan on Jun 25, 2009
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    This sermon unpacks the doctrine of Gods divine providence from the scriptures and its application to all areas of the creation and the creature.

    ARTICLE 5: DIVINE PROVIDENCE DIVINE PROVIDENCE IN A NUTSHELL IS: THE CONTINUOUS ACTIVITY OF GOD IN HIS CREATION BY WHICH HE PRESERVES AND GOVERNS ALL THINGS. • WAYNE GRUDEM STATES WE MAY DEFINE GODS PROVIDENCE AS FOLLOWS: GOD IS CONTINUALLY INVOLVED WITH ALL CREATED THINGS IN SUCH A WAY ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

  • Steve Shepherd avatar

    Good News And Pleasant Memories

    Contributed by Steve Shepherd on Oct 16, 2008
    based on 31 ratings
     | 6,586 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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    A Radical Methodical Teacher

    Contributed by D. Marie Hamilton on Oct 2, 2011
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    A confirmation sermon that shows that Christ's teachings are the basis for the docterine of the United Methodist Church.

    Let Me Tell You a Story about a Radical and Methodical Teacher Luke 16: 1-13 NRSV This is the world of the Lord. Thanks be to God. Let us pray. Well, last Sunday I talked about how through Christ we have meaning in our lives. We are able to be and do so much through Christ. But we have to get ...read more

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    Denomination: Methodist

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    Thanks Giving Every Day (Part 1) Series

    Contributed by Scott Bayles on Dec 1, 2011
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    Thanksgiving is more than just a holiday celebration; it's a heart condition! Overflowing with illustrations, this topical message explores the importance of Thanksgiving and acts as a prelude to an expository sermon (part 2) on living a life of thankfuln

    Thanksgiving Every Day Scott Bayles, pastor Blooming Grove Christian Church: 11/20/2011 So with Thanksgiving only four days away, have you thought much about what you’re thankful for this year? I don’t know about you, but for some reason I always associate Thanksgiving with Charlie ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian Church

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    Who Is Coming To The Party? Series

    Contributed by Paul Decker on Jun 24, 2007
    based on 8 ratings
     | 5,396 views

    We need to get the invitations out!

    WHO IS COMING TO THE PARTY? Revelation 20.11-15 S: Evangelism C: Judgment Th: Heaven Can’t Wait Pr: WE NEED TO GET THE INVITATIONS OUT! ?: Why? KW: Certainties TS: We will find in our study of Revelation 20 three certainties that show why we need to get the invitations out. Type: Propositional, ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    And Life Goes On... The Day After Christmas 2010

    Contributed by Steven Simala Grant on Jan 7, 2011
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    As followers of Jesus we are to follow His example and live out our new birth in the world around us.

    And Life Goes On… The Day After Christmas 2010: Luke 2:21-40 Intro: Guess what? Only 364 more sleeps till Christmas! Anybody counting down?? I found a couple things I thought I’d share this morning: Why Jesus is Better Than Santa Claus Santa lives at the North Pole... ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

  • Steve Shepherd avatar

    Fill Me Series

    Contributed by Steve Shepherd on Dec 27, 2011
    based on 138 ratings
     | 41,981 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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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

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    The Message We Declare Series

    Contributed by Steve Shepherd on Feb 26, 2010
    based on 76 ratings
     | 15,890 views

    1- The message is: There is no darkness in God 2- The message is: Claiming to know God doesn't mean you do 3- The message is: Confession and walking in the light go hand-in-hand

    INTRO.- ILL. The 23rd Channel The TV is my shepherd, I shall not want. It maketh me to lie down on the sofa; It leadeth me away from faith; It destroys my soul; It leadeth me into the paths of sex and violence for the sponsors sake. Yea, though I walk through the shadow of my ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

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    Surviving Through The Holy Spirit Series

    Contributed by Ricky Nelms on Aug 2, 2010
     | 4,671 views

    This is the fourth message in the series entitled "Survivor". We see one of the great ways to be a survivor is to tap into the power of the Holy Spirit.

    SURVIVOR SERIES #4 – SURVIVING THROUGH THE POWER OF THE HOLY SPIRIT Today, we are continuing our sermon series on the subject of SURVIVOR And what we’ve been doing is talking over the last few weeks about how to be A SURVIVOR in the times we live in And you know how it is in the ...read more

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    Denomination: Pentecostal

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    Uncoverted Believers Series

    Contributed by Rick Burdette on Apr 15, 2013
     | 4,088 views

    Surrender, commitment, sacrifice of self

    UNCONVERTED BELIEVERS Matt 7: 21-23 April 14, 2013 INTRODUCTION: I was just 26 years old when I went to Haiti for the first time….I went to an orphanage ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

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    God In The Drivers Seeat. Series

    Contributed by John Gullick on Apr 25, 2016
     | 11,067 views

    A sermon that uses the series title top gear to talk about powering forward with God this sermon is putting God in the drivers seat of your life.

    God in the drivers seat. “Anyone who intends to come with me has to let me lead. You’re not in the driver’s seat; I am.” (Matthew 16:24 MSG) Matthew 16:24-25Authorized (King James) Version (AKJV) 24 Then said Jesus unto his disciples, If any man will come after me, let him ...read more

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    Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed