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  • What Time Is It? Series

    Contributed by Tom Shepard on Nov 22, 2006
    based on 751 ratings
     | 181,417 views

    Funerals are a time of remembering and comfort.

    Ecclesiastes 3:1-8 There is an appointed time for everything. And there is a time for every event under heaven - A time to give birth, and a time to die: A time to plant, and a time to uproot what is planted. A time to tear down, and a time to build up. A time to weep, and a time to laugh; A ...read more

  • He Died - He's Alive! Series

    Contributed by Tom Shepard on Nov 22, 2006
    based on 113 ratings
     | 20,417 views

    A funeral sermon of hope. Jesus died - BUT that’s not the end of the story.

    He Died - He’s Alive! What can be said at a time like this? Today we are faced with a multitude of emotions. There is pain and what feels like a emptiness. Some of us are overwhelmed with emotions today: feelings of anger, guilt, disbelief, anxiety; feelings of pain and protest - it is hard to ...read more

  • Earthen Vessels Series

    Contributed by Tom Shepard on Nov 22, 2006
    based on 104 ratings
     | 17,570 views

    This sermon speaks of the fact that outwardly we decay - yet inwardly we can become stronger.

    Earthen Vessels Paul writing to the church at Corinth, speaking about death writes these words in 2 Corinthians 4:16: Therefore we do not lose heart, but though our outer man is decaying, yet our inner man is being renewed day by day. Wouldn’t it be great if things could last forever? Clothes ...read more

  • Why? Series

    Contributed by Tom Shepard on Nov 22, 2006
    based on 139 ratings
     | 23,806 views

    This is a funeral sermon that points to Jesus - He too asked "Why?"

    Why? Today we are faced with a tragedy in our lives. We have felt disappointment and discouragement because we have come face to face with death - and we don’t like it. When these things happen we often ask the question, “Why?” Why has something like this happened? The problem is that we want ...read more

  • Walking With The Good Shepherd Series

    Contributed by Tom Shepard on Nov 22, 2006
    based on 68 ratings
     | 17,529 views

    Psalm 23 is one of the best known passages in the scripture. We can find hope and comfort by knowing that the Good Shepherd walks with us.

    Walking With The Good Shepherd For centuries the Twenty-third Psalm has been one of the most treasured passages in all the Bible. It has become so familiar that people of many religions recognize these words. The words are comforting and are often read at times such as this. Who does not know ...read more

  • Thoughts Of Comfort Series

    Contributed by Tom Shepard on Nov 22, 2006
    based on 1,491 ratings
     | 383,061 views

    This is a funeral sermon with thoughts of comfort.

    Thoughts of Comfort I would take nothing away from the grief you feel today. I would not say to you that everything is all right. Because it’s not and you know it. You hurt. And we know you will hurt for a long time. God made us so that we can have relationships with one another and when that ...read more

  • Developing A Servant's Heart Series

    Contributed by Tom Shepard on Nov 24, 2006
    based on 38 ratings
     | 33,058 views

    This sermon gives four ways to develope a servant’s heart. 1. Develope a volunteer spirit. 2. Have a determination to help. 3. Commit to follow-ship. 4. Start meeting the needs around you.

    Developing a Servant’s Heart If you are truly striving to serve God you must develop a servant’s heart. I think as a Christian we all want to be faithful servants. Remember what it says in Matthew 25:23. “Well done good and faithful servant, you were faithful with a few things, I will put you ...read more

  • Becoming A Great Leader Series

    Contributed by Tom Shepard on Nov 24, 2006
    based on 24 ratings
     | 8,487 views

    An outline on how Joshua became a great leader.

    Becoming a Great Leader TEXT: Joshua 3:17 Then the priests who bore the ark of the covenant of the Lord stood firm on dry ground in the midst of the Jordan; and all Israel crossed over on dry ground, until all the people had crossed completely over the Jordan. Joshua 3:17 (NKJV) FOCUS: ...read more

  • Trick Questions - Probing Answers Series

    Contributed by Tom Fuller on Nov 26, 2006
    based on 4 ratings
     | 6,834 views

    Jesus’ opponents try to trip him up, but his answers back reveal much about the human character and how many of us "play" church.

    In a way this chapter is a direct attack against Jesus’ authority as the King and Messiah He has just claimed to be. They were not engaging in a verbal dialogue to discern the truth, they were engaged in verbal warfare in a public relations game to discredit Jesus and eventually kill him. Verses ...read more

  • Wedding Ceremony Series

    Contributed by Tom Shepard on Nov 27, 2006
    based on 39 ratings
     | 55,178 views

    This is the wedding ceremony I have used for many years. It is very traditional and Biblically based.

    Message Dearly beloved, we are here in the presence of God to unite ----- and ----- in marriage. Marriage involves mutual commitment and responsibility. You as a couple will share together in the responsibilities and commitments of building a home. You will share also in the joys and sorrows of ...read more

  • Christmas Courage: The Story Of Joseph Series

    Contributed by Tom Shepard on Nov 28, 2006
    based on 124 ratings
     | 29,149 views

    There are three points to this sermon. 1. God gives courage to ordinary people. 2. God gives us courage to overcome our doubts and fears. 3. God gives us courage to face the future.

    (This sermon is a re-working of “The Nativity Story: The Courage of Joseph” by C. Raymond van Pletsen. I used some of the same wording and illustrations but changed the outline and applications. I only spoke of movies I had seen and since I am not a sports fan changed the ending.) Christmas ...read more

  • Living A Legacy - A Memorial Day Observance Series

    Contributed by Tom Shepard on May 22, 2007
    based on 80 ratings
     | 12,802 views

    This is a Memorial Day Sermon. We will remember 1. Soldiers 2. Christians 3. Our Lord. We conclude by observing the Lord’s Supper in a unique fashion.

    Living A Legacy A Memorial Day Celebration In a Change of Command Ceremony at Fort Riley, KS, on 2 June 2006, LTC Eric Wesley included these words in his speech. [“…allow me to tell you about these men and the families of the men standing in front of you. And I would start by telling you what ...read more

  • Who Has Wisdom? - Job Chapter Twelve Series

    Contributed by Tom Shepard on May 26, 2007
    based on 24 ratings
     | 10,920 views

    This is a study into Job chapter twelve.

    Who Has Wisdom? - Chapter #12 Job 12:1-25 Job speaks again. Zophar has concluded his remarks – so it is Job’s turn to answer. 1 Then Job answered and said: 2 "No doubt you are the people, And wisdom will die with you! 3 But I have understanding as well as you; I am not inferior to you. Indeed, ...read more

  • Five Keys To Giving Thanks Series

    Contributed by Tom Shepard on Nov 13, 2007
    based on 330 ratings
     | 297,433 views

    This is a sermon of Thanksgiving. My prayer is that God is thanked – with joy and gladness – with thankfulness and gratitude – and with a heart dependent on Him.

    Five Keys To Giving Thanks What Do You Think of When You Think of Thanksgiving? Eating, Football, Long Weekend, Shopping, History, or Family? Thanksgiving is much more than any of this. True thanksgiving is not just a day for food, football, and family. It’s not just a holiday every fourth ...read more

  • Listen To Me! - Job Chapter Twenty One Series

    Contributed by Tom Shepard on Nov 14, 2007
    based on 14 ratings
     | 11,525 views

    This is a study into Job chapter twenty one.

    Jewels From Job Job – Chapter #21 Job chapter 21 could be outlined: 1. Job wants to be heard. (verses 1-6) 2. The good life of the wicked. (verses 7-16) 3. God’s view of the wicked. (verses 17-26) 4. Future judgment of the wicked. (verses 27-34) 1 Then Job answered and said: 2 "Listen ...read more