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Chris Hodges
Contributing sermons since Jul 28, 2003
Newest Sermons
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Down, But Not Out
Contributed on Dec 31, 2003
To learn that rejection does not equal failure.
The Message of Mark #15: Down, But Not Out Text: Mark 6:1-13 Thesis: To learn that rejection does not equal failure. Introduction: (1) Jesus had been experiencing great success with His teachings and healings. (2) He decides now to go back to His hometown with the hopes that He will ...read more
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Jesus' Authority Over Death & Disease
Contributed on Sep 7, 2003
To stress that we must come to Jesus if we wish to be healed.
The Gospel of Mark #14: Jesus’ Authority Over Death & Disease Text: Mark 5:21-43 Thesis: To stress that we must come to Jesus if we wish to be healed. Introduction: (1) After healing the demon-possessed man, Jesus crossed back over to the crowd from which he had previously ...read more
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Mercy To All
Contributed on Sep 7, 2003
To note that the Lord is willing to have mercy on all people.
The Gospel of Mark #13: Mercy to All Text: Mark 5:1-20 Thesis: To note that the Lord is willing to have mercy on all people. Introduction: (1) After telling several parables to the crowd, Jesus and His disciples board a boat in order to cross over to the other side. (a) While they ...read more
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The Growth Of The Kingdom
Contributed on Sep 7, 2003
To note the greatness of the Kingdom by looking at how it grows by God’s power.
The Gospel of Mark #12: The Growth of the Kingdom Text: Mark 4:21-34 Thesis: To note the greatness of the Kingdom by looking at how it grows by God’s power. Introduction: (1) After stressing the importance of our preparing ourselves to receive the Word, Jesus now emphasizes the way ...read more
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The Parable Of The Sower And The Soils
Contributed on Sep 7, 2003
To stress the importance of preparing your heart to receive the Word of God.
The Gospel of Mark #11: The Parable of the Sower and the Soils Text: Mark 4:1-20 Thesis: To stress the importance of preparing your heart to receive the Word of God. Introduction: (1) Oftentimes, Jesus spoke in parables. (a) “The Gospels record some sixty different parables of Jesus, ...read more
Newest Sermon Series
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The Gospel Of Mark
Contributed on Sep 7, 2003
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The 10 Commandments
Contributed on Jul 29, 2003
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Marks Of Discipleship
Contributed on Jul 28, 2003
Newest Sermon Illustrations
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Poem: If We Trust
Contributed on Jul 30, 2003
Consider this poem entitled “If We Trust”: When the frosts are in the valley, And the mountain tops are grey, And the choicest buds are blighted, And the blossoms die away, A loving Father whispers, “This cometh from My hand, Blessed are ye if ye trust, Where ye cannot understand!” If, ...read more
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America's Ambassador To Japan, Douglas Macarthur ...
Contributed on Jul 29, 2003
America’s ambassador to Japan, Douglas MacArthur II, served as Counselor of the State Department under John Foster Dulles. Like Dulles, MacArthur was a hard worker. Once when Dulles telephoned the MacArthur home asking for Douglas, Mrs. MacArthur mistook him for an aide and snapped irately, ...read more
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Regarding Sin
Contributed on Jul 29, 2003
Regarding sin, one observed: Man calls it an accident, God calls it an abomination Man calls it a blunder, God calls it a blindness Man calls it a defect, God calls it a disease Man calls it chance, God calls it a choice Man calls it an error, God calls it enmity Man calls it fascination, God ...read more
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Answered Prayers
Contributed on Jul 28, 2003
An unknown confederate soldier wrote: I asked God for strength that I might achieve I was made weak that I might learn humbly to obey I asked for health that I might do greater things I was given infirmity that I might do better things I asked for riches that I might be happy I was given ...read more
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Consider This Short Poem Entitled "Power Of ...
Contributed on Jul 28, 2003
Consider this short poem entitled “Power of Words:” A careless word may kindle strife A cruel word may wreak a life A bitter word may hate instill A brutal word may smite and kill A gracious word may smooth the way A joyous word ...read more