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    Concerning This Salvation

    Contributed by Steve Shepherd on Mar 29, 2009
    based on 62 ratings
     | 9,990 views

    Consider the spiritual ignorance of some we would not consider to be ignorant. 1- The prophets searched 2- The angels longed

    INTRO.- ILL.- Professional golfer Tommy Bolt (known as Thunder Tommy - March 31, 1916 – August 30, 2008) was playing in Los Angeles and had a caddy with a reputation of constant chatter. Before they teed off, Bolt told him, "Don’t say a word to me. And if I ask you something, just answer yes or ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

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    Prepare For Action Series

    Contributed by Steve Shepherd on Apr 1, 2009
    based on 104 ratings
     | 20,992 views

    Our text speaks of preparation for living a successful Christian life. Prepare what? 1- Prepare your mind 2- Prepare your body 3- Prepare your heart

    INTRO.- Prepare for action. Prepare for what? It could be anything. ILL.- A man said: One morning I went out to start my car to go to church. I had a flat tire. Luckily, I had a spare tire. I changed the tire quickly and was on my way. But I didn’t think to drop the spare off to be fixed. ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

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    Fixing Our Eyes On Jesus

    Contributed by Steve Shepherd on Apr 1, 2009
    based on 104 ratings
     | 25,909 views

    Our text tells us exactly what is important about fixing our eyes on Jesus. It’s because of who He is and what He did. 1- Jesus is the author 2- Jesus is the savior 3- Jesus is the victor

    INTRO.- Let us run the race. ILL.- A man decided to take up jogging. He was astounded by the wide selection of jogging shoes available at the local sports shoe store. While trying on a basic pair of jogging shoe, he noticed a minor feature and asked the clerk: "What is this little pocket thing ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

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    Believing In The Resurrection Of Christ

    Contributed by Steve Shepherd on Apr 5, 2009
    based on 118 ratings
     | 23,845 views

    From our text on the resurrection of Christ, there are three important points that we need to take with us. We need to believe them and live them. 1- Fear not 2- Come see 3- Go tell

    INTRO.- ILL.- Lee Strobel was an atheist who turned to Christ. He was the former award-winning legal editor of The Chicago Tribune, is a New York Times best-selling author of nearly twenty books and has been interviewed on numerous national television programs, including ABC’s 20/20, Fox News, and ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

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    Have Mercy On Me, O God Series

    Contributed by Steve Shepherd on Oct 7, 2012
    based on 457 ratings
     | 71,966 views

    David’s prayer of repentance after he committed adultery with Bathsheba. 1- A prayer of confession 2- A prayer of concession 3- A prayer of cleansing 4- A prayer of commitment

    INTRO.- ILL.- Sometimes women are overly suspicious of their husbands. When Adam stayed out very late for a few nights, Eve became upset. "You’re running around with other women," she charged. "You’re being unreasonable," Adam responded. "You’re the only woman on earth." The quarrel continued ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

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    Give Ear To My Words, O Lord Series

    Contributed by Steve Shepherd on Oct 28, 2012
    based on 231 ratings
     | 75,521 views

    How to plead with God to hear your prayers. 1- Ask early 2- Hate evil 3- Seek mercy 4- Live righteously 5- Find refuge

    INTRO.- ILL.- One Sunday in a Midwest city a little boy was "acting up" during the morning worship. His parents did their best to maintain some sense of order in the pew but were losing the battle. Finally the father picked the little boy up and walked sternly up the aisle on his way out. Just ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

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    Those Rebellious Talkers And Deceivers

    Contributed by Steve Shepherd on Dec 13, 2013
    based on 71 ratings
     | 13,969 views

    Who are these rebellious people and how are we supposed to respond to them? 1- They were religious but rebellious 2- They were teachers but liars 3- They were to be rebuked and silenced

    INTRO.- ILL.- William Penn Adair "Will" Rogers (November 4, 1879 – August 15, 1935) was an American cowboy, vaudeville performer, humorist, social commentator and motion picture actor. He was one of the world's best-known celebrities in the 1920s and 1930s. Known as "Oklahoma's Favorite ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

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    The Wisdom Of God

    Contributed by Steve Shepherd on Dec 17, 2013
    based on 76 ratings
     | 22,439 views

    The wisdom of God speaks to us from the Proverbs. 1- Wisdom says to fear the Lord 2- Wisdom says to avoid sinful men 3- Wisdom says to listen for wisdom everywhere

    INTRO.- Wisdom speaks. But not all wisdom is good wisdom. ILL.- Two men got out of their cars after they collided at an intersection. One took a flask from his pocket and said to the other, "Here, maybe you'd like a nip to calm your nerves." "Thanks," he said, and took a big gult from the ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

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    I Do Not Understand What I Do Series

    Contributed by Steve Shepherd on Dec 22, 2013
    based on 84 ratings
     | 33,478 views

    Paul struggled with his sin nature, just like us. Here is what he said about the sin nature and God’s deliverance. 1- Sin lives in me 2- God’s law delights me 3- Rescue awaits me

    INTRO.- I don’t understand what I do at times! What about you? I think this is true for most people. ILL.- Wayne Smith preached at the Southland Christian Church in Lexington, KY, for 40 years and had a great ministry. He was a well-loved preacher and full of laughter, but sometimes, he ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

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    Complaint Department Series

    Contributed by Steve Shepherd on Jan 1, 2014
    based on 74 ratings
     | 26,073 views

    But what do we do when we have a complaint in life? Where do we turn? The Psalmist tells us. 1- We pour out our complaints to the Lord 2- We confess the Lord as our refuge 3- We ask for the Lord’s help in time of need

    INTRO.- ILL.- A monk joined a monastery and took a vow of silence. After the first 10 years his superior called him in and asked, "Do you have anything to say?" The monk replied, "Food bad." After another 10 years the monk again had opportunity to voice his thoughts. He said, "Bed hard." ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

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    No Condemnation For Those In Christ Series

    Contributed by Steve Shepherd on Jan 1, 2014
    based on 79 ratings
     | 32,665 views

    Paul tells why there is no condemnation for us. 1- No condemnation - Jesus set us free 2- No condemnation - The Spirit empowers us

    INTRO.- Someone wrote: “Everything happens for a reason, but sometimes the reason is that you’re stupid and make bad decisions.” True. Stupid and sinful. ILL.- June, 2012. The longtime girlfriend of Boston mobster James "Whitey" Bulger was sentenced to eight years in prison ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

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    Answer Me Quickly, Lord Series

    Contributed by Steve Shepherd on Jan 3, 2014
    based on 77 ratings
     | 26,507 views

    The Psalmist’s prayer should be our prayer at times. 1- Answer me quickly, Lord 2- Do not bring me into judgment 3- Show me the way to go in life 4- Rescue me from my enemies

    INTRO.- Answer me quickly, Lord. ILL.- Here’s a bad situation where you barely have time to call on the Lord or anyone for help. May 23, 2013. Driver survives I-5 bridge collapse into Wash. river: A driver said he thought he was about to die when an Interstate 5 bridge span collapsed in ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

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    Our Present Sufferings Series

    Contributed by Steve Shepherd on Jan 3, 2014
    based on 84 ratings
     | 46,557 views

    Paul tells us why we must not let our present suffering get us down. 1- We recognize that suffering is a part of this world 2- We relish our hope of something better 3- We receive help for our weaknesses

    INTRO.- Our present sufferings. ILL.- An old man goes to his doctor and says, "I don't think my wife's hearing is as good as it used to be. What should I do?" The doctor replies, "Try this test to find out for sure. When your wife is in the kitchen doing dishes, stand 15 feet behind her and ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

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    We Know Series

    Contributed by Steve Shepherd on Jan 7, 2014
    based on 80 ratings
     | 41,014 views

    Paul said confidently that we know certain things about our relationship to Christ. 1- We know that God works for our good 2- We know that God conforms us to be like His son 3- We know that God glorifies us in Christ

    INTRO.- Old preacher Van Havner once said, “I feel like the American humorist Josh Billings who said, ‘I’d rather know a few things for certain than to be sure of a lot of things that ain’t so.” ILL.- Havner said, “My wife and I were taking a bus trip through ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

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    Teach Sound Doctrine

    Contributed by Steve Shepherd on Jan 7, 2014
    based on 79 ratings
     | 25,469 views

    Paul tells us that we must various groups of people in the church and what to teach. 1- We must teach older men 2- We must teach older women 3- We must teach young men 4- We must teach slaves/workers

    INTRO.- 1 You must teach what is in accord with sound doctrine. We must teach. Teaching is important to God’s work. ILL.- One school teacher said: As a 7th grade biology teacher, I was teaching my class about the flow of blood in the body. After my lecture I asked the class the ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ