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    Memorial Day Observances

    Contributed by Steve Shepherd on May 31, 2010
    based on 54 ratings
     | 32,051 views

    Let me suggest to you that we observe or do Memorial day from the past to the present and on to the future.

    INTRO.- Memorial day weekend means “fun day” to most people! Play, pleasure, cookouts, etc. ILL.- If you want to go to Garden Grove, CA, here is what you can do on Memorial Day weekend. Garden Grove Strawberry Festival: Four day festival celebrating everything to do with the humble strawberry. ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

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    Lost And Found PRO Sermon

    Contributed by Sermon Research Assistant on Nov 8, 2023
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     | 1,140 views

    Explores God's relentless love, His pursuit of the lost, and His promise of salvation, as illustrated in the parable of the lost sheep.

    Good morning, dear family of God. As we gather here today, let's take a moment to be still in His presence, to feel His love surrounding us, to listen to His voice whispering to our souls. We are here, not by accident, but by divine appointment. This is a sacred moment, a moment to connect with our ...read more

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    The Cross Of Christ

    Contributed by Steve Shepherd on Feb 27, 2004
    based on 448 ratings
     | 22,752 views

    Consider the cross: 1- The death of the cross 2- The blood of the cross 3- The power of the cross

    INTRO.- ILL.- The parents of a ten year old public school boy who was failing fifth grade math decided to enroll their son in a private Catholic school after exhausting all methods. The youngster stormed home the first day of school, walked right past them, charged straight to his room, and locked ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

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    The Race Of Life

    Contributed by Steve Shepherd on Jun 22, 2001
    based on 64 ratings
     | 8,620 views

    Life is a tough course. Certain factors can help us or hinder us.

    THE RACE OF LIFE Heb. 12:1-3 INTRO.- Life is a race, don’t you think? A race against something or someone. ILL.- TOP 10 SIGNS YOU ARE BROKE 10. American Express calls and says: "Leave home without it!" 9. You’re formulating a plan to rob the food bank. 8. Long distance companies don’t call ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

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    Jesus "i Am" The Door Series

    Contributed by Michael Mccartney on Jul 11, 2021
     | 4,630 views

    Jesus is the door or the gate to heaven. It is only through Him that we are able to find eternal life and a relationship with Abba Father. There is no other gateway into eternity than this doorway.

    Video transition: “The Work” from Skit Guys! “I am the Door/Gate!” Thesis: Jesus is the door or the gate to heaven. It is only through Him that we are able to find eternal life and a relationship with Abba Father. There is no other gateway into eternity than this doorway. Introduction: The ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

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    The Bigger They Are The Harder They Fall

    Contributed by Michael Grant on Dec 6, 2016
     | 9,897 views

    A look at the denial of the Apostle Peter.

    The bigger they are the harder they fall – mark 14:26-72 One of the things that I enjoy doing is hiking or just going on walks in the woods. It’s quiet, peaceful, there is fresh air and it’s good to get a little exercise. One thing I notice in the woods is that there are a lot ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

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    The Death And Resurrection

    Contributed by Steve Shepherd on Apr 1, 2007
    based on 119 ratings
     | 35,007 views

    Consider the hope that we have in Jesus by looking once again at the death and resurrection of Jesus. 1- the excruciating death 2- the exhilarating resurrection

    INTRO.- ILL.- In 1173 the Italian architect Bonnano Pisano began work on what would become his most famous project: A separately standing eight-story bell tower for the Cathedral of the city of Pisa. The tower was to be eight-stories and 185-foot tall. There was just one "little" problem: ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

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    The Imperishable Word Of God Series

    Contributed by Steve Shepherd on Aug 2, 2009
    based on 96 ratings
     | 41,943 views

    In our text, let’s consider what the imperishable Word of God produces in people: 1- Purification 2- Love 3- Eternity

    INTRO.- Many good things don’t last long, do they? A delicious meal. A good pair of shoes. A favorite pair of jeans. A favorite car or truck. They all eventually wear out unless we get rid of them before that time. And how about the human body? Whew! Man, does it ever perish or fade with ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

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    The Only Hope For America

    Contributed by Steve Shepherd on Jul 1, 2010
    based on 138 ratings
     | 70,254 views

    What do we need to do help turn America around? There is no magic solution to save America. To save America we must save ourselves and others. 1- We must repent 2- We must pray 3- We must trust 4- We must evangelize

    INTRO.- It’s pretty obvious that America is in trouble what with the 13 Trillion dollar debt and climbing every day. I read that it took only 6 months to go from 12 trillion to 13. And the moral situation of America is not good and getting worse when 40 percent of all teens from ages 15 to 19 ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

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    A Blessed Attitude Toward People

    Contributed by Steve Shepherd on Jun 4, 2006
    based on 165 ratings
     | 38,826 views

    1- Demonstrate mercy 2- Pursue peace

    INTRO.- ILL.- Do you remember the 1966 Clint Eastwood movie entitled, “The Good, The Bad, and The Ugly”? It’s just one of many cheaply made, Italian films that helped to make Clint Eastwood famous. THE GOOD, THE BAD AND THE UGLY. Have you had a run-in with any of those people lately? If not ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

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    The Kingdom Of Heaven Is Like

    Contributed by Steve Shepherd on Jan 18, 2007
    based on 85 ratings
     | 18,244 views

    1- The kingdom of heaven is like a landowner 2- The kingdom of heaven is like men working 3- The kingdom of heaven is like getting paid

    INTRO.- The kingdom of heaven is a kingdom. It is a country, a domain, an empire. It is similar to our country and yet it is not similar. Heaven is not America and America is not heavenly! ILL.- When Edward Everett Hale was Chaplain of the Senate, someone asked him, “Do you pray for the ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

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    The Salvation We Share

    Contributed by Steve Shepherd on Sep 1, 2008
    based on 39 ratings
     | 8,057 views

    Because we have such a great salvation we have some responsibilities in life. Two are listed in this text. 1- We fight the fight 2- We condemn the condemned

    INTRO.- ILL.- Florida Woman to Get Brain Surgery Thanks to ’FOX and Friends’. Friday , July 18, 2008 Insurance provider Aetna will cover a Florida woman’s brain surgery after the intervention of a "FOX & Friends" contributor. Caitlin White, 19, of Bartow, Fl, suffers from a debilitating brain ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

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    The Sins Of The Godless

    Contributed by Steve Shepherd on Sep 8, 2008
    based on 24 ratings
     | 4,862 views

    In our text, I see two great sins of the godless: 1- They change God’s grace 2- They deny the Lord Jesus

    INTRO.- ILL.- A church deacon was trying to impress a class of boys the importance of living the Christian life. He said, "Why do people call me a Christian?" After a moment’s pause, one youngster said, "Maybe it’s because they don’t really know you." Can a person be one way on the outside and ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

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    The Greatest Of These

    Contributed by Steve Shepherd on Feb 14, 2011
    based on 41 ratings
     | 12,290 views

    The greatest of these is defined and explained in this text. 1- The superiority of love 2- The service of love 3- The steadfastness of love

    INTRO.- ILL.- Two friends were discussing the possibility of love. "I thought I was in love three times," one friend says. "How so?" his friend asks. "Five years ago I deeply cared for a woman who wanted nothing to do with me." "Was that not love?" his friend asks. "No," he replies. "That was ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

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    The Great Quake And Tsunami - What To Think - What To Do

    Contributed by Steve Shepherd on Mar 17, 2011
    based on 75 ratings
     | 5,801 views

    We should think something and do something about the terrible devastation in Japan and for the people.

    INTRO. - The whole world shook and not just Japan, this past week, actually on Friday, March 11th, and that certainly wasn’t the end. The end may never come for those who live in Japan and the surrounding areas. I might tell a joke about earthquakes but it wouldn’t be funny. One nationally known ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ