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    Troublemakers Series

    Contributed by Steve Shepherd on Nov 7, 2011
    based on 49 ratings
     | 18,256 views

    We are told what to do avoid and what to do in order to cease the troublemakers. 1- Avoid the foolish 2- Warn the contentious 3- Dodge the divisive

    INTRO.- Troublemakers. Ever met any? Ever been one? ILL.- After the revival had concluded, the three pastors were discussing the results with one another. The Methodist minister said, “The revival worked out great for us! We gained four new families.” The Baptist preacher said, “We did ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

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    At One Time We Were Foolish Series

    Contributed by Steve Shepherd on Nov 7, 2011
    based on 31 ratings
     | 11,473 views

    1- We were once slaves to sin but now we are saved 2- We were once lacking mercy but now we are recipients 3- We were once ignorant of grace but now we are heirs

    INTRO. - At one time we were foolish. We all have a past. And sometimes our past is not the best. Haven’t we all done some foolish things? ILL.- The running of the bulls. Did you ever want to run with the bulls in PAMPLONA, Spain? Thousands of daredevils dashed through the narrow streets of ...read more

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    My Testimony Series

    Contributed by Steve Shepherd on Nov 2, 2011
    based on 38 ratings
     | 19,903 views

    Let's think about Paul's personal testimony and how it relates to our lives. (two positives and a negative) 1- He did not preach a made-up gospel 2- He did persecute believers in the past 3- He did receive a call from God

    INTRO.- Do you have a testimony? Yes, whether you realize it or not. Every human has a testimony or is a living testimony. ILL.- For example, let me name some people and you say the word or words that immediately come to your mind that reminds you of these people: Babe Ruth, Lance Armstrong, ...read more

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    A Different Gospel Series

    Contributed by Steve Shepherd on Nov 2, 2011
    based on 30 ratings
     | 10,223 views

    1- A different gospel is no gospel at all 2- A different gospel is a perversion of the true gospel 3- A different gospel will bring on condemnation

    INTRO.- Who said "Variety is the spice of life"? William Cowper, who was an English poet. Since variety is the spice of life, something different is good, CORRECT? Not necessarily. It depends on what you’re talking about. ILL.- Something different was not necessarily a thing that my daddy ...read more

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    Grace And Peace Series

    Contributed by Steve Shepherd on Nov 2, 2011
    based on 26 ratings
     | 11,641 views

    Let's check out the purpose of God's grace in Christ. Why given? 1- To reveal God 2- To rescue people 3- To receive glory

    INTRO.- ILL.- 77 year old preacher Charles Swindoll (senior pastor of Stonebriar Community Church, in Frisco, Texas) recalled a spanking when he turned thirteen years old. Chuck said, “Having just broken into the sophisticated ranks of the teen world, I thought I was something on a stick. ...read more

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    Remind The People Series

    Contributed by Steve Shepherd on Nov 1, 2011
    based on 39 ratings
     | 15,006 views

    1- Remind them to be in subjection 2- Remind them to do good work 3- Remind them to be humble

    INTRO.- Remind the people. Remind the teenagers. ILL.- A teenager is: - A person who can't remember to walk the dog but never forgets a phone number. - A weight watcher who goes on a diet by giving up candy bars before breakfast. - A youngster who receives his/her allowance on Monday, spends it ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

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    The Grace Of God Series

    Contributed by Steve Shepherd on Nov 1, 2011
    based on 58 ratings
     | 54,056 views

    1- The grace of God brings salvation 2- The grace of God teaches goodness 3- The grace of God gives hope

    INTRO.- ILL.- D.L. Moody was an American evangelist (February 5, 1837 - December 22, 1899 - 62 years). Moody said: “Grace isn’t a little prayer you chant before receiving a meal. It’s a way to live. The law tells me how crooked I am. Grace comes along and straightens me out.” He also said: "It ...read more

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    What Must Be Taught Series

    Contributed by Steve Shepherd on Oct 27, 2011
    based on 28 ratings
     | 10,783 views

    1- Teach the older men 2- Teach the older women 3- Teach the young men 4- Teach the workers

    INTRO.- The importance of teaching. ILL.- Teaching the child. As a crowded airliner is about to take off, the peace is shattered by a 5-year-old boy who picks that moment to throw a wild temper tantrum. No matter what his frustrated, embarrassed mother does to try to calm him down, the boy ...read more

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    Many Rebellious People Series

    Contributed by Steve Shepherd on Oct 27, 2011
    based on 34 ratings
     | 10,305 views

    1- Rebellious people are deceptive talkers 2- Rebellious people are false teachers 3- Rebellious people are lazy gluttons 4- Rebellious people are corrupt opponents

    INTRO.- ILL.- After it was disclosed that President George H. Walker Bush banned broccoli aboard Air Force One, the nation was embroiled in "broccoli discussion." Remember when? As broccoli growers dispatched 10 tons of the vegetable free to Washington, the President reiterated his distaste with ...read more

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    Appointing Those Elders Series

    Contributed by Steve Shepherd on Oct 22, 2011
    based on 30 ratings
     | 9,848 views

    Paul gives directions about appointing elders in churches. 1- An elder is a family man 2- An elder is a trustworthy man 3- An elder is a blameless man 4- An elder is a spiritual man

    INTRO.- ILL.- When the Methodist minister falls down the stairs, he picks himself up and says, "That was an experience, how do I learn from it?" When the Catholic priest falls down the stairs, he picks himself up and says, "I must have done something really bad to deserve that." When the ...read more

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    The Faith Of God's Elect Series

    Contributed by Steve Shepherd on Oct 22, 2011
    based on 24 ratings
     | 11,850 views

    The faith God’s elect consists of several important matters. 1- The faith of God’s elect leads to godliness 2- The faith of God’s elect rests in hope 3- The faith of God’s elect trusts in God

    INTRO. - You’ve been elected! How do these words grab you? If some politician said, “you’ve been elected,” would you be excited? Or how about if God said those words to you? ILL.- One day when preacher Lyman Beecher agreed to exchange pulpits with a neighboring preacher ...read more

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    Helpful To The Ministry Of Christ Series

    Contributed by Steve Shepherd on Oct 19, 2011
    based on 44 ratings
     | 18,387 views

    In our text, Paul tells of some people who were helpful in the ministry and some who were not. Let’s examine these people to see how we can helpful to the Lord’s work. 1- Demas deserted 2- Mark helped 3- Alexander harmed 4- Christ strengthened

    INTRO.- Do you remember the beautiful gate story in Acts 3:1-10? 1One day Peter and John were going up to the temple at the time of prayer—at three in the afternoon. 2Now a man crippled from birth was being carried to the temple gate called Beautiful, where he was put every day to beg from those ...read more

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    The Time Has Come Series

    Contributed by Steve Shepherd on Oct 19, 2011
    based on 49 ratings
     | 16,279 views

    In our text, Paul gives us the lowdown on death; when and what to do. 1- Death reaches all 2- Death requires preparation 3- Death reveals our future

    INTRO.- People say there are only two certainties in life. What are they? Death and taxes. ILL.- A woman named Shirley from Beverly Hills had a heart attack and was taken to Cedars Sinai hospital. While on the operating table, she had a near-death experience. She saw God and asked, "Is this ...read more

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    Preach The Word Series

    Contributed by Steve Shepherd on Oct 15, 2011
    based on 40 ratings
     | 16,862 views

    God will judge the living and the dead. What must we do? 1- We must preach the Word 2- We must correct the incorrect 3- We must discharge the duties

    INTRO.- ILL.- Just before takeoff one day, a flight attendant approached Muhammad Ali and asked that he fasten his seat belt. "Superman don’t need no seat belt," Ali growled. "Well, Superman," the stewardess replied, "don’t need no airplane!" Did you ever meet Muhammad Ali in person? My ...read more

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    The Godly Life Series

    Contributed by Steve Shepherd on Oct 15, 2011
    based on 35 ratings
     | 17,088 views

    Living the godly life. What is it? What will it take? 1- The godly life will center on Christ 2- The godly life will bring on persecution 3- The godly life will rely on scripture

    INTRO.- The Godly life is NOT what many people want. I think many people would rather have the world and all of its goodies. ILL.- How would you like to own a 5000 square foot home with 5 bedrooms, 3 baths, three car garage, etc.? We’re talking $500,000 to $600,000 home. And let’s say you have ...read more

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