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    Making The Church Grow

    Contributed by Steve Shepherd on Aug 14, 2003
    based on 89 ratings
     | 4,227 views

    There are certain Biblical things we must do in order for the church to grow.

    I Corinthians 3:6 “I planted the seed, Apollos watered it, but God made it grow.” 1- LESS DEFENDING, MORE PREACHING I Peter 3:15, Matthew 28:19-20, Acts 1:8 2- LESS FEUDING, MORE LOVING Galatians 5:14-15, John 13:35 3- LESS SITTING, MORE SERVING James 1:22, Galatians 6:2, 9-10 4- LESS ...read more

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    Things That Go Together/Work Together

    Contributed by Steve Shepherd on Aug 23, 2003
    based on 256 ratings
     | 30,971 views

    Things that go together/work together and will do a great deal of good if we let them.

    INTRO.- Things that go together, work together, and often work well together. ILL.- Love and marriage. A horse and carriage. Hot dogs and picnics. Hamburgers and hot dogs. Baseball and hot dogs. Hot dogs and mustard. Hamburgers and French fries. Reading and writing. Food and fellowship. ...read more

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    Like Your Labor

    Contributed by Steve Shepherd on Aug 27, 2003
    based on 275 ratings
     | 27,071 views

    We are commanded in Scripture to work.

    INTRO.- ILL.- When John F. Kennedy was campaigning for the presidency in the late 50’s, he visited a coal mine in West Virginia. One coal miner said, “Mr. Kennedy, is it true that you’re the son of one of the wealthiest men in America?” Kennedy said, “yes, it is.” The man said, “Mr. Kennedy, is ...read more

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    Christ-Likeness

    Contributed by Steve Shepherd on Aug 30, 2003
    based on 155 ratings
     | 17,078 views

    All who claim Christ need to become like Him.

    INTRO.- ILL.- What do you think of my mustache? I haven’t always worn a mustache. I grew it for a fun program that we had at our last church and Elaine liked it so much that I just kept it. BESIDES, DON’T YOU THINK I LOOK AN AWFUL LOT LIKE TOM SELLECK OF MAGNUM PI FAME? Don’t answer that! It’s ...read more

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    What's Your Cause?

    Contributed by Steve Shepherd on Sep 6, 2003
    based on 120 ratings
     | 6,176 views

    Everyone has a cause, which they promote.

    INTRO.- ILL.- A small church in the hills of Tennessee struck oil on its parking lot. It was a gusher and money was coming in so fast that the finance committee didn’t know what to do with it. The committee called a special congregational meeting of the 40 church members asked them what to do ...read more

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    Existing Evil - Exhausting Evil

    Contributed by Steve Shepherd on Sep 12, 2003
    based on 104 ratings
     | 7,591 views

    Remembering 9/11.

    INTRO. - The Galveston Hurricane. ILL.- There is a book entitled, “Isaac’s Storm” which is about a hurricane that hit Galveston, Texas, in 1900. Apparently, everyone was convinced that a hurricane could never strike Galveston, even as one approached. The author vividly described how the streets ...read more

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    Expectation And Hope

    Contributed by Steve Shepherd on Sep 12, 2003
    based on 276 ratings
     | 32,122 views

    We, like Paul, should live in expectation and hope.

    INTRO.- ILL.- A man approached a little league baseball game one afternoon. He asked a boy in the dugout what the score was. The boy responded, "Eighteen to nothing--we’re behind." "Boy," said the spectator, "I’ll bet you’re discouraged." "Why should I be discouraged?" replied the little ...read more

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    Safe And Secure

    Contributed by Steve Shepherd on Sep 19, 2003
    based on 86 ratings
     | 7,470 views

    Are we safe since 9/11?

    INTRO.- ILL.- A backwoods boy was about to make his first parachute jump. His sergeant reminded him, “Count to ten and pull the first rip cord. If it doesn’t work, then pull the second ripcord for the auxiliary parachute. After you land, our truck will pick you up.” The paratrooper took a deep ...read more

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    Remembering People (Memorial Day)

    Contributed by Steve Shepherd on May 25, 2002
    based on 734 ratings
     | 59,429 views

    Memorial Day is about remembering people.

    REMEMBERING PEOPLE (Memorial Day) Phil. 2:3-4 INTRO.- ILL.- There’s a story about a city fellow who was visiting relatives on a farm and the farmer gave a whistle and his dog herded the cattle into the corral, then latched the gate with her paw. "Wow, that’s some dog. What’s her name?" The ...read more

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    Don't Lose Heart!

    Contributed by Steve Shepherd on Jun 1, 2002
    based on 120 ratings
     | 15,583 views

    Our relationship to Christ can keep us from losing heart in life.

    DON’T LOSE HEART! II Cor. 4:1-12 INTRO.- ILL.- The New York City Transit Company was missing a bus and a driver some years ago. For over a week, authorities searched for the man but couldn’t find him. Finally, ten days later after the man had disappeared, he was found, bus included. IN MIAMI, ...read more

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    How To Treat A New Christian

    Contributed by Steve Shepherd on Jun 8, 2002
    based on 114 ratings
     | 11,718 views

    New Christians should be treated with acceptance, understanding and patience.

    HOW TO TREAT A NEW CHRISTIAN Acts 9:19-31 INTRO.- ILL.- Bob Russell of the large Southeast Christian Church in Louisville, KY, tells this story about a young man he baptized while in college. Bob said, "In my senior year at Bible college I met a tall, gangly basketball player from the University ...read more

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    Father's Day 2002

    Contributed by Steve Shepherd on Jun 13, 2002
    based on 250 ratings
     | 16,343 views

    A father’s life should be considered and honored.

    FATHER’S DAY - 2002 INTRO.- ILL.- Susan from St. Louis said, "I was preparing breakfast on Father’s Day morning when I told my 3-year-old to go and wish his daddy a "Happy Father’s Day." I repeated the phrase several times and we practiced it together so he would remember. By the time he made ...read more

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    Victory Over The Enemy

    Contributed by Steve Shepherd on Jun 21, 2002
    based on 95 ratings
     | 18,206 views

    All Christians need to experience victory over the enemy.

    VICTORY OVER THE ENEMY II Kings 6:1-12 INTRO.- ILL.- Dunblane, Scotland. Dunblane is a small tranquil town at the foot of the Scottish highlands, but it was anything but tranquil on Wednesday, March 13, 1996. A former Boy Scout leader named Thomas Hamilton armed with four handguns killed or ...read more

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    What The Church Should Be

    Contributed by Steve Shepherd on Jul 13, 2002
    based on 238 ratings
     | 20,287 views

    The apostle Paul describes what the church should be in the book of I Thessalonians.

    WHAT THE CHURCH SHOULD BE INTRO.- ILL.- The sermon was longer than usual on this particular Sunday morning. Little Johnny was getting more restless by the minute. Finally, in what was supposed to be a whisper, Johnny blurted out, "IF WE GIVE HIM THE MONEY NOW WILL HE LET US LEAVE!" ILL.- That’s ...read more

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    Be A Sunday School Booster

    Contributed by Steve Shepherd on Jul 21, 2002
    based on 195 ratings
     | 25,339 views

    There are many reasons for being a Sunday School booster.

    INTRO.- ILL.- "Say, Dad, did you go to Sunday School when you were a boy?" "Yes, son, I went all the time." "Well, then, I guess it won’t do me any good either." I beg to differ with that boy. SUNDAY SCHOOL WILL DO A PERSON SOME GOOD, A WORLD OF GOOD! Some of my best times as a youngster in ...read more

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