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  • Commitment To The Truth

    Contributed by Steve Shepherd on Nov 23, 2005
    based on 314 ratings
     | 16,840 views

    Commitment to the truth of the gospel is needed in this messed up world.

    INTRO.- ILL.- Two elderly women were out driving in a large car and both could barely see over the dashboard. As they were cruising along they came to an intersection. The stoplight was red but they just went on through. The woman in the passenger seat thought to herself "I must be losing it, I ...read more

  • Commitment To Trust

    Contributed by Steve Shepherd on Dec 2, 2005
    based on 185 ratings
     | 97,951 views

    Our greatest trust should be in the Lord.

    INTRO. - ILL. - Two partners from a small law firm were having lunch when suddenly one of them looked alarmed. He announced, "I have to go back to the office right away! I forgot to lock the safe!" "What are you worried about?" asked the other lawyer. "We’re both here." Do lawyers trust ...read more

  • Making The Best Out Of Life - Part Ii

    Contributed by Steve Shepherd on Aug 19, 2002
    based on 110 ratings
     | 9,999 views

    More principles about making the best out of life.

    MAKING THE BEST OUT OF LIFE Matthew 11:28 Jesus said, "Come to me, all you who are weary and burdened, and I will give you rest." INTRO.- Making the best out of life. Most people want the best they can get out of life. How do we get it? ILL.- Some people are shooting for the stars! In TOKYO, ...read more

  • Life Is Like A Baseball Game

    Contributed by Steve Shepherd on Aug 19, 2002
    based on 94 ratings
     | 21,454 views

    The Cal Ripken Jr. World Series of baseball has invaded Mattoon, IL, and life is somewhat similar to a baseball game.

    LIFE IS LIKE A BASEBALL GAME I Cor. 9:25 "Everyone who competes in the games goes into strict training. They do it to get a crown that will not last, but we do it to get a crown that will last forever." INTRO.- ILL.- In the popular 1994 movie "Forrest Gump," Forrest with an IQ of 74 said, "Mama ...read more

  • Remembering, Honoring, Trusting

    Contributed by Steve Shepherd on Sep 9, 2002
    based on 115 ratings
     | 7,465 views

    In the light of Septmember 11, 2001, we must remember, honor, and trust.

    Remembering, Honoring, Trusting INTRO.- ILL.- One man said to his friend: "Say, you look depressed. What are you thinking about?" "My future," was the quick answer. "What makes it look so hopeless?" "My past." Our past does tend to "taint" or affect our future. Good, bad or otherwise. Our ...read more

  • Help From On High

    Contributed by Steve Shepherd on Oct 7, 2002
    based on 235 ratings
     | 41,379 views

    We all need help in life. Help from on high is best.

    INTRO.- ILL.- A Hollywood maternity shop received this note in the mail: "Dear Sirs, you have not yet delivered that maternity dress I ordered. Please cancel the order. MY DELIVERY WAS FASTER THAN YOURS." Sometimes babies do come sooner than expected. Doctors can set the date, but God ordains ...read more

  • Blessed Is The Man

    Contributed by Steve Shepherd on Oct 14, 2002
    based on 254 ratings
     | 28,650 views

    Psalm one tells us how to be blessed by God.

    INTRO.- ILL.- It is said that late in Sir Winston Churchill’s life he took a cruise on an Italian ship. A journalist from a Rome newspaper asked the former prime minister why he chose to travel on an Italian line when the stately Queen’s line under the British flag was available. Churchill gave ...read more

  • Hearing Voices

    Contributed by Steve Shepherd on Oct 21, 2002
    based on 76 ratings
     | 10,837 views

    Speaking may not be our only problem. Hearing could be a problem.

    INTRO.- ILL.- Casey Stengel lived from 1890 to 1975 and was a longtime major league baseball manager (particularly the New York Yankees). Casey held a position on the board of directors for a California bank. Casey described his duties this way: "There ain’t nuthin’ to it. You go into the ...read more

  • Commitment To Trust - Part Ii

    Contributed by Steve Shepherd on Dec 14, 2005
    based on 107 ratings
     | 11,306 views

    More benefits of putting our trust in the Lord.

    INTRO.- ILL.- A man pulled up next to a little girl walking home from school and said "If you get in, I’ll give you a lollypop." The girl kept walking. Following along slowly, the man said "Come on and get in the car with me and I’ll give you two lolly pops." She kept her eyes on the sidewalk ...read more

  • Commitment To The Lost

    Contributed by Steve Shepherd on Dec 19, 2005
    based on 130 ratings
     | 11,080 views

    If Christ is the Savior, why are we not committed to the lost?

    INTRO.- God, our loving Father, wants no one to be lost, but sometimes we act like we don’t care. ILL.- A Tea Party I had a little tea party This afternoon at three. ‘Twas very small – Three guests in all – Just I, Myself and Me Myself ate all the sandwiches While I drank up the tea; ‘Twas also ...read more

  • The Commitment Of Jesus

    Contributed by Steve Shepherd on Dec 22, 2005
    based on 125 ratings
     | 26,700 views

    Jesus was committed to His Father, to all mankind and to His believers.

    INTRO.- A few Christmas riddles. - What do elves learn in school? The "elphabet"! - Why was Santa’s little helper depressed? He had low "elfesteem"! - What do snowmen eat for breakfast? Frosted flakes! - What kind of candle burns longer, a red one or a green one? Neither, candles always burn ...read more

  • 'tis The Season To Sigh

    Contributed by Steve Shepherd on Dec 6, 2004
    based on 293 ratings
     | 7,240 views

    1- The sigh of sadness 2- The sigh of relief

    INTRO.- ‘Tis the season for shopping. ILL.- A lady said, “I was browsing in a souvenir shop when the man next to me struck up a conversation. Just as he was telling me that his wife was getting carried away with her shopping, a brief power shortage caused the lights to flicker overhead. ’That,’ ...read more

  • 'tis The Season To Think Of Others

    Contributed by Steve Shepherd on Dec 10, 2004
    based on 271 ratings
     | 9,163 views

    1- To share with others 2- To pray for others 3- To reach out to others

    INTRO.- Matthew 20:28 Jesus said of himself, “The Son of man did not come to be served, but to serve…” Jesus gave us the example to follow. He came to serve. He came to minister to people. HE LIVED FOR OTHERS. ILL.- But Jack did something entirely different. Jack who? Jack Benny. No, he’s ...read more

  • '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

  • 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