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  • Steve Shepherd avatar

    The Game Of Life

    Contributed by Steve Shepherd on Dec 14, 2000
    based on 84 ratings
     | 7,016 views

    Life is similar to the Olympics.

    THE GAME OF LIFE I Cor. 9:24-27 INTRO.- ILL.- A man was discussing his tennis technique with a friend. He said, “My brain immediately barks out a command to my body: ‘Run forward, and fast.’ It says, ‘Start right now. Drop the ball gracefully over the net and then race back to ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

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    Unexpected Converts

    Contributed by Rodney Buchanan on Dec 26, 2000
    based on 67 ratings
     | 16,528 views

    Grace. Those most people thought were least likely to become God’s people are the ones who come to Christ; while the ones often thought to be most likely became his enemies.

    Two of the surprises that we come across as we read the New Testament are the people who become close to Jesus, and the people who are alienated from Jesus. It is surprising because it is exactly the opposite of what we would expect to find. We would expect Jesus to be close to the religious folk ...read more

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    Denomination: Methodist

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    When Life Tumbles In

    Contributed by Rodney Buchanan on Dec 30, 2000
    based on 76 ratings
     | 5,993 views

    Job wanted to know: What is the benefit in being good? Where is God? What should my response to God be?

    The most difficult part of being a pastor is regularly walking into situations which are filled with tragedy and brimming with raw emotion. The added pressure for a pastor is that there is a silent expectation in some people’s minds that you are supposed to have some answers — or at least some ...read more

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    Denomination: Methodist

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    Watch Your Words Series

    Contributed by Jim Mooney on Dec 30, 2000
    based on 246 ratings
     | 61,854 views

    Words can build up or tear down, through this sermon you will learn to watch what you say.

    WATCH YOUR WORDS Grow Up Rather Than Give Up Part 8 JAMES 3:1-12 All of us here know the saying, " STICKS AND STONES MAY BREAK MY BONES, BUT WORDS WILL NEVER HURT ME. " I am here to tell you that is not true. Words do hurt. Broken bones will heal over a period of time. Sometime we never recover ...read more

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    Denomination: Pentecostal

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    Abraham's Journey Of Faith

    Contributed by Rodney Buchanan on Dec 31, 2000
    based on 97 ratings
     | 23,510 views

    Abraham was fully human, but he was also a man of God. He was a part of something bigger than himself.

    ABRAHAM’S JOURNEY OF FAITH Genesis 12:1-20 Joe Stowell, the president of Moody Bible Institute, tells about his experience watching the Olympics. He writes, “In 1980, America’s economy was in the ditch. The Cold War was in its fury. Russia seemed bigger, more powerful than us, and America ...read more

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    Denomination: Methodist

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    Against All Odds

    Contributed by Rodney Buchanan on Jan 1, 2001
    based on 91 ratings
     | 10,070 views

    Joshua learned from Moses, leaned on God and let God be in control.

    Carrie Bryant tells about the time her brother moved to California, and her parents needed to get his car out to him. Her Mom decided to drive the car out and then her husband would fly out for Christmas, and they would fly home together. But the day before the trip, her mother fell and broke her ...read more

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    Denomination: Methodist

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    People Count (Memorial Day)

    Contributed by Steve Shepherd on May 29, 2001
    based on 134 ratings
     | 9,585 views

    People count most of all.

    PEOPLE COUNT II Tim. 1:3-5 INTRO.- ILL.- Ron was a fifteen-year-old teenager, a tenth-grade student at Granger High School. It was game day, and he was the only sophomore suiting up with the varsity team. Excitedly, he invited his mother to attend. It was her very first football game, and she ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

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    How To Bring Change To The World Series

    Contributed by Andrew Chan on Jun 2, 2001
    based on 30 ratings
     | 4,841 views

    Before we can change the world, something else need changing... Guess who needs changing first!

    How to Bring change to the world It’s easy - let’s see now (jingle coins) 5 cents, 10 cents… not pocket change. Obvious, I’m not talking about that! Ephesians 4:1-16 A. Intro: The World - examples of problems Plastered in front page of our great city newspaper on Wed. were four faces. These ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical Free

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    Strong Muscles, Weak Morals

    Contributed by Greg Nance on Jun 11, 2001
    based on 46 ratings
     | 10,681 views

    The story of Samson is not so much about his delivering Israel, but about God delivering him.

    Samson: Strong Muscles, Weak Morals Bible background: Judges 13-16 tell about Samson… is he a success or failure? His leadership follows three little known leaders. Ibzan, Elon, and Abdon. He is followed by two final leaders before God anoints Israel’s first king. Many times the cycle of ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

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    I Pledge Allegiance To The Lamb

    Contributed by Steve Malone on Jun 18, 2001
    based on 1,235 ratings
     | 123,891 views

    The Patriots - they made a pledge; paid the price and reaped the reward (freedom, a new land, a bright future, - a new beginning). And those who pledge their allegiance to the lamb do the same.

    "I Pledge Allegiance To The Lamb" [note:The tittle of this message is based on a song by Ray Boltz - during this message it really has an impact to show the video, you can see where I choose to show - but any time whould be good] One thing I usually like to do in my 4th of July ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

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    Funeral Benjamin Williams Sr.

    Contributed by Rick Gillespie- Mobley on Jun 18, 2001
    based on 71 ratings
     | 10,121 views

    Eulogy for a Christian who loved his family as much as he did life itself. He died of cancer, but was strong to the very end in his faith.

    Benjamin R.Williams, son, a grandson, a brother, a husband, a teacher, a counselor , a principal, a father, a grandfather, and a follower of Jesus Christ. He has completed the circle of leaving his mother’s womb, impacting this world, and finally entering into the presence ...read more

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    Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

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    His Word Is Enough, Don't Be Fooled Series

    Contributed by Steve Malone on Jun 19, 2001
    based on 105 ratings
     | 12,312 views

    Paul wanted the Colossians to realize that in Christ, they already had all of the hidden treasures of wisdom and knowledge available to them.... Therefore what could these false teachers really have to offer them --- answer not a thing!! (Jesus Is Enough - part 3)

    "HIS Word Is Enough, Don’t Be Fooled" Jesus Is ENOUGH - part three - Col 2:1-23 A little boy was lost inside a busy shopping mall. He was standing in the aisle of a department store just crying and crying, "I want my mommy.. I want my mommy." People who passed by felt sorry for him and many ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

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    The Pursuit Of God

    Contributed by Maximiliano Zapata on Jun 19, 2001
    based on 28 ratings
     | 9,569 views

    God has been after you for along time. He has pursued you despite time, nature and yourself.

    “The pursuit of God” {Acts 17:24-27} In confronting the thinking of the Athenians, Paul begins correcting their view of the “Unknown God” as he says in verse 23; “Now what you worship as something unknown, I am going to proclaim to you.” He begins by taking them back to the beginning of ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

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    Attributes Of God - Enlightener To Glorious Sword

    Contributed by Paul Fritz on Jun 21, 2001
    based on 23 ratings
     | 3,452 views

    Praises for the attributes of God as the enlightener of our perceptions to our glorious sword

    141. Enlightener of Our Perceptions – I praise you Lord that you can give me deeper spiritual insights that enrich my perspectives. Paul prayed, “I pray also that the eyes of your heart may be enlightened in order that you may know the hope to which He has called you, the riches of His glorious ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

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    God Bless America

    Contributed by Steve Shepherd on Jun 30, 2001
    based on 314 ratings
     | 16,728 views

    God has blessed America. Now it’s our turn.

    GOD BLESS AMERICA I Tim. 2:1-6 INTRO.- Here is some of America’s craziness. ILL.- Someone wrote these interesting words entitled, “Only in America.” 1- Only in America can a pizza get to your house faster than an ambulance. 2- Only in America are there handicap parking places in front of a ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ