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  • Steve Shepherd avatar

    The Gospel Of God Series

    Contributed by Steve Shepherd on Oct 24, 2013
    based on 80 ratings
     | 19,568 views

    Several different looks at this “good news” gospel. 1- It’s the gospel of the apostles 2- It’s the gospel of the prophets 3- It’s the gospel of the Son

    INTRO.- The word “gospel” means glad tidings or good news! Good news! Know some? Heard any lately? Good news seems to be few and far between these days what with the poor economy, high gas prices, unemployment, decent jobs hard to find, falling housing market, etc. ILL.- A farmer ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

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    The Wrath Of God

    Contributed by Steve Shepherd on Nov 10, 2013
    based on 86 ratings
     | 37,377 views

    The wrath of God is too hot to handle. This text shows heat from the wrath of God toward mankind. 1- God’s wrath is revealed from heaven 2- God’s wrath is reserved for the ungodly 3- God’s wrath is restrained from the godly

    INTRO.- ILL.- On one occasion Col. Robert G. Ingersoll, the agnostic lecturer of the last century, was announced to give a lecture on hell. He declared he would prove conclusively that hell was a wild dream of some scheming theologians who invented it to terrify people. As he was launching into ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

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    'tis The Season

    Contributed by Steve Shepherd on Dec 1, 2001
    based on 58 ratings
     | 7,161 views

    ’Tis the season to live and give, to reach and teach.

    ‘ TIS THE SEASON Eccl. 3:1-8 INTRO.- ILL.- Someone described the seven ages of man in these ways: spills, drills, thrills, bills, ills, pills, wills. Spills - infancy. Drills - childhood. We get drilled about doing this and that. Thrills - Teen years perhaps. I’m not sure they are all that ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

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    Earmarks Of The Christian

    Contributed by Steve Shepherd on Oct 19, 2005
    based on 136 ratings
     | 61,701 views

    Earmarks or distinguishing marks of the Christian.

    INTRO.- The apostle Paul bore the marks of Jesus on his body. What did he mean? Many commentators suggest that those “marks” were scars from being beaten as a Christian. Do you have any distinguishing marks that you are a Christian? ILL. - I heard it said years ago that if you were sent to ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

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    Commitment To Witness

    Contributed by Steve Shepherd on Oct 19, 2005
    based on 244 ratings
     | 27,519 views

    We all need to be committed to witnessing for Christ.

    INTRO.- ILL.- You have perhaps heard the old story told about a pig and a chicken walking down the road together. As they walked along they read a sign advertising a breakfast to benefit the poor. The chicken said to the pig, “You and I should donate a ham and egg breakfast.” The pig replied, ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

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    Life Is Like Going To School

    Contributed by Steve Shepherd on Aug 16, 2004
    based on 234 ratings
     | 23,240 views

    Life is like going to school. 1- We go to school to learn. 2- We have many teachers. 3- We hope to graduate.

    INTRO.- You are slow to learn. Some of us are slow learners, but learn we must. Life is a learning process. School is a matter of learning. ILL.- Pete walked up to his teacher’s desk, holding a report card with a big red F. He said, "If I were you I would change this while you still can." ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

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    God Bless Us With Happiness - Part Ii

    Contributed by Steve Shepherd on Jul 18, 2005
    based on 164 ratings
     | 23,292 views

    We need a change of focus in order to find any happiness at all in this life.

    INTRO.- ILL.- Someone said that marriage is full of excitement and frustration: * In the first year of marriage, the man speaks and the woman listens. * In the second year, the woman speaks and the man listens. * In the third year, they both speak and the neighbors listen. Quote: “It is true that ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

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    In The Face Of Human Suffering

    Contributed by Steve Shepherd on Feb 3, 2010
    based on 50 ratings
     | 13,681 views

    We know the story of the good Samaritan. It’s about being in the face of human suffering and how we respond.

    INTRO.- We know the story of the good Samaritan. It’s about being in the face of human suffering and how we respond. The Living Sermon. I’d rather see a sermon than hear one any day, I’d rather one would walk with me than merely tell the way, The eye’s a better pupil and ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

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    Love Must Be Sincere Series

    Contributed by Steve Shepherd on Feb 13, 2013
    based on 177 ratings
     | 79,495 views

    Paul describe the sincerity of love in this text. 1- We love by hating evil 2- We love by honoring others 3- We love by showing zeal 4- We love by sharing with others

    INTRO.- Is there anything worse than fake love or insincere love? ILL.- After a 4 and a half year ministry with the Fairland Christian Church, Fairland, OK (population 1025) my friend Truman Brady from Seneca, MO, began preaching at the Villa Heights Christian Church in Joplin, MO. Truman ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

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    Adultery And The Adulterous Woman Series

    Contributed by Steve Shepherd on Feb 23, 2015
    based on 54 ratings
     | 17,730 views

    God’s wisdom reveals the truth and gives us some guidelines to follow in order to avoid the sin of adultery. 1- Store up God’s Word to overcome 2- Following smooth talk leads to trouble 3- Guard the heart for victory over sin

    INTRO.- ILL.- There was a teenage boy and his grandfather who went fishing one day. While fishing, the old man starts talking about how times have changed. The young fellow picks up on this and starts talking about sex and sexually transmitted diseases going around. The teen says, "Grandpa, they ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

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    Love Must Be Sincere Series

    Contributed by Steve Shepherd on Feb 4, 2014
    based on 77 ratings
     | 23,427 views

    Paul describe the sincerity of love in this text. 1- We love by hating evil 2- We love by honoring others 3- We love by showing zeal 4- We love by sharing with others

    INTRO.- Is there anything worse than fake love or insincere love? ILL.- After a 4 and a half year ministry with a church in a small Oklahoma town a preacher friend began preaching in Joplin, MO. He figured there would be more church growth in Joplin and one thing he had going for him is a ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

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    I Am Obligated

    Contributed by Steve Shepherd on Nov 8, 2013
    based on 78 ratings
     | 26,165 views

    We are obligated in many ways in this life as Christians. 1- We are obligated to men 2- We are obligated to preaching 3- We are obligated to faith

    INTRO.- ILL.- One day, when one of his secretaries suggested dropping work for a diversion which he knew would appeal to President Woodrow Wilson, he replied, “My boss won’t let me do it.” “Your boss?” questioned the friend, wondering who could be the boss of the ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

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    Lost And Found

    Contributed by Douglas Phillips on Sep 17, 2015
    based on 1 rating
     | 8,063 views

    I DOUBT IF THERE IS AN EXPERIENCE THAT IS MORE SCARY THAN BEING LOST. THIS SERMON IS ABOUT THREE ACCOUNTS OF SOMETHING LOST AND THE JOY WHEN THEY ARE FOUND..

    LOST AND FOUND I DOUBT IF THERE IS AN EXPERIENCE TO A CHILD THAT IS MORE SCARY THAN BEING LOST. IT CAN HAPPEN EASILY. WE GET SIDETRACKED OIN A STORE, THE CHILD GOES OUT FOR A SHORT WALK, AND THEY GET TURNED AROUND. IT HAPPENS TO ADULTS AS WELL. I REMEMBER WHEN I WAS AT MOODY BIBLE INSTITUTE ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Introduction To New Testament Leadership Series

    Contributed by Terry Kreuger on Oct 31, 2002
    based on 19 ratings
     | 4,321 views

    New Testement Leadership

    Introduction to New Testament Leadership A Shepherds Heart 1) What are your expectations for the course? 2) Write down the mission statement of the church. 3) Write down why the church exists. 4) Tell me why you want to be a leader in this church. My expectations on you as a ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

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    Victory Or Survival?

    Contributed by Steve Shepherd on Jun 9, 2001
    based on 51 ratings
     | 7,203 views

    Life is sometimes a matter of survival more than victory. We all need help.

    VICTORY OR SURVIVAL? Gal. 6:1-5 INTRO.- SURVIVOR. The Australian Outback. The TV show. Did you watch it? How many of you watched at least one of the “survivors” shows? How about the whole series? Beginning January 28, 2001 the world watched as 16 people were stranded in the Australian ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ