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    Friendship, Fellowship And Followship

    Contributed by Steve Shepherd on May 17, 2004
    based on 154 ratings
     | 16,209 views

    Three things that the church needs in order to grow.

    INTRO.- ILL.- A cartoon once showed a little boy sitting beside his father and mother at church. The little boy said to his father: “Mom wants to cook the dinner, you want to play golf, I want to play football. Why are we here?” Why do people come to church? Hopefully, they come because they do ...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
     | 14,086 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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    Like Your Labor

    Contributed by Steve Shepherd on Sep 1, 2001
    based on 55 ratings
     | 11,771 views

    A Labor Day message about work and learning to like it.

    LIKE YOUR LABOR Col. 3:23-24 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 ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

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    Church Growth

    Contributed by Steve Shepherd on Sep 8, 2001
    based on 97 ratings
     | 17,376 views

    More ideas as to what will help the church grow.

    CHURCH GROWTH Matthew 28:18-20 INTRO.- ILL.- A Baptist preacher had the habit of going down to the train station every single day to watch the Sunset Limited go by. There was no chore he wouldn’t interrupt to carry out this daily ritual. Members of his church thought he was a bit nuts and they ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

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    Existing Evil - Exhausting Evil

    Contributed by Steve Shepherd on Sep 15, 2001
    based on 71 ratings
     | 5,119 views

    This message is in response to what happened in New York and Washington. It answers the questions of "why" and "what."

    EXISTING EVIL - EXHAUSTING EVIL 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 ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

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    Refocusing Our Priorities

    Contributed by Steve Shepherd on Sep 21, 2001
    based on 163 ratings
     | 13,658 views

    In the light of the terrorism of September 11th in New York and Washington we need to refocus our priorities.

    REFOCUSING OUR PRIORITIES INTRO.- ILL.- A boy said to his girlfriend, “Ah, look at that cow and calf rubbing noses in the pasture. That sight makes me want to do the same.” His girlfriend said, “WELL, GO AHEAD. IT’S YOUR COW.” Brothers and sisters, what’s your focus in life? Rubbing noses ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

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    Rebuilding For The Future

    Contributed by Steve Shepherd on Sep 28, 2001
    based on 44 ratings
     | 7,731 views

    Since the terrorism of Sept. 11th, we need to rebuild for the future of America and the church.

    REBUILDING FOR THE FUTURE INTRO.- ILL.- A doctor said to his patient, “I have some good news and some bad news. Which do you want first?” Patient: “Give me the bad news first.” Doctor: “We amputated the wrong leg.” Patient: “What’s the good news?” Doctor: “Your other leg won’t need to be ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

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    The Party's Over

    Contributed by Steve Shepherd on Dec 31, 2004
    based on 25 ratings
     | 4,097 views

    The party’s over, the year 2004. 1- Get spiritual 2- Touch others

    INTRO.- What party? It might have been that New Year’s eve party. It might have been a Christmas party. This is the time of the year for parties. Did you have a party recently? If so, what did you do? Eat food? Play games? Watch TV? Watch some movies? ILL.- Partying and eating go ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

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    The Party's Over

    Contributed by Steve Shepherd on Jan 5, 2005
    based on 196 ratings
     | 11,723 views

    The party’s over in 2004. 1- Get spiritual 2- Touch others

    INTRO.- What party? It might have been that New Year’s eve party. It might have been a Christmas party. This is the time of the year for parties. Did you have a party recently? If so, what did you do? Eat food? Play games? Watch TV? Watch some movies? ILL.- Partying and eating go together. Here ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

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    Proverbial Wisdom

    Contributed by Steve Shepherd on Jan 5, 2005
    based on 166 ratings
     | 6,279 views

    1- Zeal and Knowlege 2- Wealth and Poverty

    INTRO.- Quips and quotes. Abraham Lincoln: 1809-1865, Sixteenth President of the USA - Common looking people are the best in the world: that is the reason the Lord makes so many of them. - How many legs does a dog have if you call the tail a leg? Four. Calling a tail a leg doesn’t make it a ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

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    Analyze, Evangelize, Scrutinize

    Contributed by Steve Shepherd on Jan 10, 2005
    based on 278 ratings
     | 18,221 views

    1- Analzye everything 2- Evangelize everyone 3- Scrutinize yourself

    INTRO.- ILL.- The founder of McDonald’s, Ray Kroc, was asked by a reporter about his order of priorities. "I believe in God, my family and McDonald’s," he said. Then he added, "When I get to the office, I reverse the order." When many people enter the public arena their priorities change and ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

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    'tis The Season To Remember Christ

    Contributed by Steve Shepherd on Dec 20, 2004
    based on 255 ratings
     | 10,700 views

    ’Tis the season to worship Christ.

    INTRO.- ILL.- A man called the church office one day and said, "Can I please speak to the head hog at the trough?" The secretary, highly offended, said, "If you mean the pastor, then you may refer to him as ’Pastor’ or ’Brother,’ but you may certainly NOT refer to him as the ‘head hog at the ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

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    Looking Back, Planning Ahead

    Contributed by Steve Shepherd on Dec 23, 2004
    based on 460 ratings
     | 57,480 views

    In preparation for the new year we must look back, but also plan ahead.

    INTRO.- ILL.- Someone came up with these humorous observations or insights about life. 1) A balanced diet is a cookie in each hand. 2) I love cooking with wine. Sometimes I even put it in the food. 3) If it weren’t for STRESS I’d have no energy at all. 4) Whatever hits the fan will not be ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

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    Making The Best Out Of Life - Part Iv

    Contributed by Steve Shepherd on Sep 16, 2002
    based on 194 ratings
     | 12,417 views

    Three more ingredients for making the best out of life.

    INTRO.- Who doesn’t want a better life? More peace. Greater joy. Contentment. Fulfillment. Love. ILL.- The story is told that Abraham Lincoln was surprised one day when a rough-looking man drew a revolver and thrust it in his face. "Abe" figured that debate or argument was out of the ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

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    Protection In Times Of Terror And Danger

    Contributed by Steve Shepherd on Nov 9, 2006
    based on 45 ratings
     | 12,208 views

    Considering the terror of 9/11/01 and all danger in our world today there are several, common sense things we can do.

    INTRO.- ILL.- The children had all been photographed, and the teacher was trying to persuade them each to buy a copy of the group picture. "Just think how nice it will be to look at it when you are all grown up and say, ’There’s Jennifer; she’s a lawyer,’ or ’That’s Michael, he’s a doctor.’" A ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ