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    Behavior Of Men And Women Series

    Contributed by Steve Shepherd on Mar 25, 2011
    based on 27 ratings
     | 18,072 views

    In our text, Paul speaks of the behavior of Christian men and women.

    INTRO.- Our world is full of bad behavior. However, it’s not supposed to be in the church! Christians are supposed to be somewhat different from other people in the world. ILL.- Geroge Gallup wrote: There’s little difference in ethical behavior between the churched and the unchurched. ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

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    The Godly Life Series

    Contributed by Steve Shepherd on Oct 15, 2011
    based on 35 ratings
     | 18,927 views

    Living the godly life. What is it? What will it take? 1- The godly life will center on Christ 2- The godly life will bring on persecution 3- The godly life will rely on scripture

    INTRO.- The Godly life is NOT what many people want. I think many people would rather have the world and all of its goodies. ILL.- How would you like to own a 5000 square foot home with 5 bedrooms, 3 baths, three car garage, etc.? We’re talking $500,000 to $600,000 home. And let’s say you have ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

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    Do Not Slander One Another Series

    Contributed by Steve Shepherd on Jun 2, 2012
    based on 134 ratings
     | 36,690 views

    James tells us why we must not slander one another. 1- Slandering makes you a judge of others 2- Slandering makes you above the law 3- Slandering makes you above the lawgiver

    INTRO.- ILL.- Who said, “Read my lips. No new taxes”? "Read my lips: no new taxes" is the famous phrase spoken by then presidential candidate George H. W. Bush at the 1988 Republican National Convention as he accepted the nomination on August 18th. Written by speechwriter Peggy Noonan, the line ...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 Apr 16, 2015
    based on 61 ratings
     | 31,043 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 good pair of shoes. A favorite pair of jeans. A favorite car or truck. Many things wear out unless we get rid of them before that time. We hate to part with some things. And how about the human body? Whew! Man, does it ever perish or fade ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

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    A Minister Of Christ Jesus Series

    Contributed by Steve Shepherd on Mar 5, 2014
    based on 90 ratings
     | 16,628 views

    Paul speaks of his ministry in Christ and what it deals with. 1- Ministry is a matter of believing in others 2- Ministry uses the avenue of writing 3- Ministry always points to Christ

    INTRO.- Romans 15:15-16 “I have written you quite boldly on some points, as if to remind you of them again, because of the grace God gave me to be a minister of Christ Jesus to the Gentiles...” Paul was a minister of Christ Jesus but not many men are interested today in becoming a ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

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    "I Know My Sheep"

    Contributed by Don Schultz on Apr 28, 2004
    based on 76 ratings
     | 15,480 views

    Jesus knows us. But how well? What are the implications?

    “I Know My Sheep” (John 10:27) Of all the people in the world, who knows you the best? If you are married, perhaps that person would be your spouse. Or maybe for you, your mother or father is the one person in the world who knows you better than anyone else. Maybe it’s a brother or sister, or ...read more

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    Denomination: Lutheran

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    Christ-Likeness

    Contributed by Steve Shepherd on Aug 30, 2003
    based on 155 ratings
     | 17,580 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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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

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    They Devoted Themselves

    Contributed by Steve Shepherd on Jan 28, 2002
    based on 137 ratings
     | 21,054 views

    The early church devoted themselves to the Lord in certain ways which caused the church to grow.

    THEY DEVOTED THEMSELVES Acts 2:42-47 INTRO.- ILL.- A Methodist church tried to get a man to attend, but he never did. "Why don’t you come?" the minister asked, and the man finally admitted it was because he didn’t have proper clothes. So a member of the congregation took him to a clothing store ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

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    End Of Year Stuff

    Contributed by Steve Shepherd on Dec 29, 2001
    based on 46 ratings
     | 17,890 views

    End of year stuff: clean up, shape up, and spruce up.

    END OF YEAR STUFF Romans 13:11-12 INTRO.- End of year stuff. ILL.- A young wife said to her husband, "Don’t forget to bring home another mousetrap." Her husband said, "What’s the matter with the one I bought yesterday?" She said, "IT’S FULL." End of year stuff. Get rid of full mousetraps. No, ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

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    Building The Church, Building You

    Contributed by Steve Shepherd on Dec 14, 2000
    based on 104 ratings
     | 50,586 views

    To build the church is to build people.

    BUILDING THE CHURCH, BUILDING YOU! Phil. 1:6-8 INTRO.- ILL.- A certain congregation was about to build a new building. The building committee passed the following resolutions: 1- We shall build a new building. 2- The new building is to be located on the site of the old one. 3- The material in ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

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    Have You Felt Like Giving Up Lately?

    Contributed by Steve Shepherd on Dec 14, 2000
    based on 105 ratings
     | 9,114 views

    We sometimes feel like giving up in life. There is help available.

    HAVE YOU FELT LIKE GIVING UP LATELY? INTRO.- ILL.- The backwoods preacher found a small boy all alone, playing in the dirt. “Where’s your father?” the preacher asked. The boy said, “He was hanged last week.” “Where’s your mother?” “She run off.” “Where’s your sister?” “She’s in jail.” “Is ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

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    Anchors For The Soul

    Contributed by Steve Shepherd on Apr 5, 2002
    based on 148 ratings
     | 15,009 views

    My life is not futile. My failures are not fatal. And my death is not final.

    ANCHORS FOR THE SOUL I Cor. 15:1-8 INTRO.- Anchors and fishing. ILL.- Two men were out fishing on Sunday morning and were feeling pretty guilty, especially since the fish weren’t biting. One said to the other, "I guess I should have stayed home and gone to church this morning." The other man ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

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    Talents, Money And Judgment

    Contributed by Steve Shepherd on Mar 29, 2007
    based on 54 ratings
     | 6,004 views

    Let’s examine three key points to this parable about talents, money and the judgment. 1- God entrusts His property V. 14 2- God requires accountability V. 19 3- God punishes the wicked Vs. 28-30

    INTRO.- Talents, money and judgment. Do these sound bad? In the light of this scripture they sound somewhat bad. ILL.- A young Bible college student was witnessing in Atlanta, GA. As he approached one house an elderly gentleman was sitting in his chair on the front porch. He asked, “Are you a ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

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    Tis The Season To Get It Right

    Contributed by Steve Shepherd on Dec 15, 2008
    based on 45 ratings
     | 8,487 views

    1- tis the season to get it right about righteousness 2- tis the season to get it right about getting right 3- tis the season to get it right about death

    INTRO.- ILL.- One man said: Last year when I called my parents to wish them a happy New Year, my dad answered the phone. "Well, Dad, what’s your New Year’s resolution?" I asked him. "To make your mother as happy as I can all year," he answered proudly. Then mom got on, and I said, "What’s your ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

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    Jesus, The Devil And Blasphemy

    Contributed by Steve Shepherd on Nov 20, 2006
    based on 76 ratings
     | 8,148 views

    What Jesus did and does in regard to the devil, blasphemy and sin.

    INTRO.- This title sounds like a pretty serious subject and it is! Life is serious stuff. Life is both serious and scary. In just a few weeks’ time we’ve had four school shootings in the US. If that isn’t serious I don’t know what is! Oct. 2, 2006: A gunman killed at least five people, ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ