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    Life Is Like A Baseball Game

    Contributed by Steve Shepherd on Sep 1, 2004
    based on 206 ratings
     | 37,990 views

    1- We’re on a team, so be a team player. 2- We have a coach, so listen to him. 3- We may get hurt, so what? Play anyway.

    INTRO.- Everyone should have a goal in life. Goals give motivation to our lives whether it’s the game of baseball or the Christian life. ILL.- A little boy was overheard talking to himself as he strutted through the backyard, wearing his baseball cap and toting a ball and bat: "I’m the greatest ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

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    The Meaning Of Life

    Contributed by Steve Shepherd on Jun 6, 2005
    based on 168 ratings
     | 24,911 views

    Psalm 24 reveals the meaning of life or God’s plan for man.

    INTRO.- ILL.- Did you hear about one man’s quest to visit 1,000 bars in a year? Dan Freeman (retired computer consultant and Brooklynite) set out Jan. 1 to visit 1,000 bars in a single year. Barely five months later, the Don Quixote of drink is halfway to completing his boozy impossible dream. ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

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    Be Good Citizens

    Contributed by Steve Shepherd on Dec 9, 2000
    based on 76 ratings
     | 6,033 views

    Christians should be good citizens.

    BE GOOD CITIZENS Titus 3:1-2 INTRO.- ILL.- A girl went into a Chinese restaurant in Chicago and told Wing Foo Sam, a waiter, that she wanted an order of chow mein to take out. She said she wanted a first-class order because, as she explained, “it’s for a mighty nice chap.” Wing Foo Sam brought ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

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    Church Growth

    Contributed by Steve Shepherd on Aug 27, 2001
    based on 54 ratings
     | 14,163 views

    More ideas on what it will take to make a church grow.

    CHURCH GROWTH Acts 18:7-8 INTRO.- ILL.- Top 10 Ways You Know You’re In A Bad Church 10. The church bus has gun racks. 9 . The church staff consists of Senior Pastor, Associate Pastor and Socio-pastor. 8. The Bible they use is the "Dr. Seuss Version." 7. There’s an ATM in the lobby. 6. The choir ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

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    The Ceo Christ

    Contributed by Steve Shepherd on Dec 21, 2002
    based on 64 ratings
     | 3,281 views

    Our CEO is the Christ who has never deceived anyone.

    INTRO.- ILL.- On a trip through the hill country, a motorist stopped at a small country store for a soft drink. The owner/manager, who had been resting comfortably in a rocker on the front porch, got up and followed the customer inside. He said he had soft drinks in 20 oz. size only and they cost ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

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    All Day Delight

    Contributed by Steve Shepherd on Dec 8, 2003
    based on 180 ratings
     | 5,411 views

    Is there a way to experience all day delight?

    INTRO.- ILL.- HAPPILY EVER AFTER? Paul Thigpen wrote an article for CHRISTIANITY TODAY entitled, “Happily Ever After?” He wrote, “Down in Georgia they have a saying: ‘If Mama ain’t happy, ain’t nobody happy.’ It’s a reminder that one person’s moods affect the entire household, but indirectly ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

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    The Big If

    Contributed by Steve Shepherd on Oct 27, 2003
    based on 208 ratings
     | 5,369 views

    If certain things are in our lives then some positive action should take place.

    INTRO.- The word “if” is a big, little word. It’s a little word, but can carry a big meaning. ILL.- After visiting with my 1962 classmate, Larry Roberts from Doniphan, MO, I thought, “If only I had worked for General Motors like he did, I could be retired now.” I think most of us have said ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

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    Accepting People Into The Church

    Contributed by Steve Shepherd on Oct 16, 2007
    based on 60 ratings
     | 7,586 views

    When new people come into the church they need attention just as Saul needed it. Let’s think about specific needs they have. 1- They need acceptance 2- They need protection 3- They need patience 4- They need instruction

    INTRO.- How were you treated the first time you ever came to church? Obviously, if you were raised in the church as a child, more than likely, you were treated well. Of course, if a certain little child comes to the preacher, looks up at him and says, "You have a big belly." That child WILL NOT ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

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    The High And The Mighty

    Contributed by Steve Shepherd on Nov 9, 2007
    based on 76 ratings
     | 7,709 views

    Consider these thoughts about the high and mighty of all ages: 1- They throw their weight around 2- They portray themselves as great 3- They seek the praise of men 4- BUT...They are no match for God

    INTRO.- ILL.- During the 1964 Presidential campaign an elderly woman was said to have told a reporter that she intended to vote against Senator Barry Goldwater because “he’s the guy who’s going to get rid of TV.” “But, madam,” said the reporter, “I think you’re making a mistake. Senator ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

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    Since The Party's Over

    Contributed by Steve Shepherd on Jan 2, 2009
    based on 54 ratings
     | 8,755 views

    Since the party’s over, let’s attend to business, some spiritual business in the new year more than we ever have. 1- Get more spiritual 2- Reach more people 3- Perform more service

    INTRO.- ILL.- On New Year’s Eve, Daniel was in no shape to drive, so he sensibly left his van in the car park and walked home. As he was wobbling along, he was stopped by a policeman. ’What are you doing out here at four o’clock in the morning?’ asked the police officer. ’I’m on my way to a ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

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    Fear Not Christmas

    Contributed by Steve Shepherd on Dec 15, 2007
    based on 85 ratings
     | 35,297 views

    1- Fear not the birth 2- Fear not the angel 3- Fear not the announcement

    INTRO. - ILL.- Charles Sawyer, former U.S. Secretary of Commerce (under Harry Truman), told about the planeload of people flying across the Atlantic. A voice came on the intercom: “We are now flying at 35,000 feet. If you will notice, out the right window, the two engines on that side are on ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

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    God Bless Us With Victory

    Contributed by Steve Shepherd on Aug 1, 2005
    based on 164 ratings
     | 13,038 views

    We need victory over the troubles of this life.

    INTRO.- ILL.- Someone said, "Life is unfair. I lost my car keys at a ball game and never found them. I lost my sunglasses at the beach and never found them. I lost my socks in the washing machine and never found them. I lost three pounds on a diet -- I found them and five more." Life does ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

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    Remembering 9/11

    Contributed by Steve Shepherd on Sep 3, 2011
    based on 29 ratings
     | 27,859 views

    In this message, I want us to look back, to look around, and to look up, because looking up is our only hope.

    INTRO.- WHO SAID THESE WORDS? “We are hard pressed on every side, but not crushed; perplexed, but not in despair.” II Corinthians 4:8 ILL.- (From a news release by DeMoss News) In a summer filled with superhero movies, Americans are confusing Captain America’s messages of triumph with quotes ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

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    Super Sunday

    Contributed by Steve Shepherd on Feb 3, 2008
    based on 65 ratings
     | 16,148 views

    Why every Sunday should be Super Sunday to us. It’s because we have: 1- A Super God 2- A Super Savior 3- A Super church

    INTRO.- Preoccupation. What is it? Is it good or bad? To be preoccupied with something is to enthralled with or engrossed in or perhaps just plain crazy about something. Have you ever been crazy about anything? And Americans are preoccupied. But with what? Do you think Americans are ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

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    Life In Christ Series

    Contributed by Steve Shepherd on Feb 16, 2012
    based on 189 ratings
     | 95,517 views

    Paul tells us what we should do in our life in Christ. 1- We put away the former life 2- We put on the new life 3- We put down the devil

    INTRO.- ILL.- There was a New England Patriots’ fan with a really crummy seat. Looking with his binoculars, he spotted an empty seat on the 50-yard line. Thinking to himself "what a waste," so he made his way down to the empty seat. When he arrived at the seat, he asked the man sitting ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ