Independence Day:God's Closeness in Uncertain Times

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    A Time To Wait

    Contributed by Roddy Chestnut on Oct 18, 2000
    based on 145 ratings
     | 6,350 views

    Thesis: There is a time to wait and there is a right way to do it.

    Thesis: There is a time to wait and there is a right way to do it. Intro.: 1. What do the following people have in common? a. <examples>: 1) 15 year old teenager who longs for a driver's lic. 2) A young couple who have set date for their wedding. 3) A 4 or 5 yr. old who is looking forward to ...read more

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    Gamaliel's Challenge

    Contributed by Roddy Chestnut on Oct 18, 2000
    based on 29 ratings
     | 5,414 views

    Thesis: Believers are best motivated from within.

    Thesis: Believers are best motivated from within. Intro.: 1. <Sound familiar?> a. "We tried a visitation program here but it didn't work." b. "I started a daily BS & prayer time but things kept coming up." c. "We tried knocking on doors but we never could get enough people." d. "I tried having ...read more

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    Choosing Church Leaders

    Contributed by Roddy Chestnut on Oct 18, 2000
    based on 34 ratings
     | 5,244 views

    Thesis: If church leaders are selected properly, the voice of the people is the voice of God.

    Thesis: If church leaders are selected properly, the voice of the people is the voice of God. Intro.: 1. At some point in the life of a church new leaders must be selected. The question is always how. a. Existing leaders select men & present for congregation to ratify. b. Does not work in a ...read more

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    Barnabas: "Son Of Encouragement"

    Contributed by Roddy Chestnut on Oct 18, 2000
    based on 494 ratings
     | 36,287 views

    Thesis: Barnabas models a life of encouragement for every Christian.

    Thesis: Barnabas models a life of encouragement for every Christian. Introduction: 1. During the course of history some great things have happened that might NOT have happened were it not for some unknown, obscure person: a. Illust. Colombus' discovery of America: In 1491 and early 1492 ...read more

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    Who Is The Holy Spirit?

    Contributed by Roddy Chestnut on Oct 18, 2000
    based on 24 ratings
     | 3,896 views

    Thesis: Though our knowledge of the Holy Spirit is limited, we know enough from Scripture to clear up many misconceptions about Him.

    Thesis: Though our knowledge of the Holy Spirit is limited, we know enough from Scripture to clear up many misconceptions about Him. Intro.: 1. There is a general uneasiness and hesitancy in many Churches of Christ in talking about the Holy Spirit. a. Because of the Pentecostal/Charismatic ...read more

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    Bearing Fruit

    Contributed by Roddy Chestnut on Oct 18, 2000
    based on 111 ratings
     | 19,524 views

    Thesis: Fruit-bearing is different for each individual Christian.

    Thesis: Fruit-bearing is different for each individual Christian. Intro.: 1. Begin with a conversation between a farmer & a fruit tree: FARMER: Good morning tree! How are you doing today? TREE: Just fine, farmer! My, isn't it a lovely morning? FARMER: Yes, it is. Except for one thing--where ...read more

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    The Lystras Of Life

    Contributed by Roddy Chestnut on Oct 18, 2000
    based on 48 ratings
     | 5,052 views

    Thesis: There is a way to keep walking back into the Lystras of life.

    Thesis: There is a way to keep walking back into the Lystras of life. Intro.: 1. Illust. "May the road rise up to meet you; May the wind be always at your back; May the sun shine warm upon your face; The rains fall soft upon your fields; And, until we meet again, May God hold you in the palm of ...read more

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    An Encouraging Word

    Contributed by Roddy Chestnut on Oct 18, 2000
    based on 44 ratings
     | 8,377 views

    Thesis: Encouragement is believing the best about someone.

    Thesis: Encouragement is believing the best about someone. Intro.: 1. As Christians, we need all the encouragement we can get! a. We need encouragement because it's easy to become discouraged! (Gal. 6:9; 1 Cor. 15:58). b. That's one reason God places us in churches. 2. Encouragement is a ...read more

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    The Ministry Of Motherhood

    Contributed by Roddy Chestnut on Oct 18, 2000
    based on 84 ratings
     | 4,884 views

    Thesis: The church needs to take special care of mothers who nurture children in the faith without a husband's help.

    Thesis: The church needs to take special care of mothers who nurture children in the faith without a husband's help. Intro.: 1. Today is "Mother's Day." A day we honor those who have (with God's help) given us the gift of life. Many different typesof mothers here today: a. Women who want to be ...read more

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    What Is An Elder?

    Contributed by Roddy Chestnut on Oct 18, 2000
    based on 47 ratings
     | 6,524 views

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    Intro.: 1. No people will ever rise above their leaders. a. This truth is especially relevant for the Lord's Church. 1) Strong leaders .......... produce strong churches. 2) Weak leaders ............ produce weak churches. b. Regardless of TYPE, the church will always have leaders! 1) Human ...read more

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    What Has The Lord Done For You?

    Contributed by Roddy Chestnut on Oct 18, 2000
    based on 34 ratings
     | 4,768 views

    Thesis: There is tremendous power in simply telling the truth about how we came to the Lord.

    Thesis: There is tremendous power in simply telling the truth about how we came to the Lord. Intro.: 1. It's Sunday AM and you're "channel grazing" through the TV channels. a. Your attention is drawn to a popular "Christian Talk Show." 1) Host (immaculately dressed, hair perfect) is all ...read more

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    The Obedience Of Faith

    Contributed by Roddy Chestnut on Oct 18, 2000
    based on 35 ratings
     | 3,152 views

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    Intro.: 1. Faith is at the heart of man's response to God. a. Without it one cannot please God (Heb. 11:6). b. Gospel is power of God for those who have it (Rom. 1:16). c. Sinful man is justified before God by faith (Rom. 5:1). d. Christian life lived by "faith in the SOG" (Gal. 2:20). 2. But ...read more

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    When Seeing Is Not Believing

    Contributed by Roddy Chestnut on Oct 18, 2000
    based on 34 ratings
     | 3,227 views

    Thesis: Faith that requires proof is inferior to faith that does not have to see in order to believe.

    Thesis: Faith that requires proof is inferior to faith that does not have to see in order to believe. Intro.: 1. Illust. I'll never forget the day I was told that I was going to be a father. "You've got to be kidding!" was about all I could say. I was assured that this was no joke--all the proper ...read more

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    A Second Chance

    Contributed by Roddy Chestnut on Oct 18, 2000
    based on 57 ratings
     | 5,420 views

    Thesis: Jesus gives second chances to those willing to take them.

    Thesis: Jesus gives second chances to those willing to take them. Intro.: Announce text: John 21--a resurrection appearance of Jesus to his disciples. I. A FISHING STORY (21:1-14). < Read and comment ... > A. After Verse Three: 1. Peter, James, & John are fishermen by trade. 2. Why do they ...read more

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    What About John, Lord?

    Contributed by Roddy Chestnut on Oct 18, 2000
    based on 64 ratings
     | 5,889 views

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    Intro.: 1. Focus on a story recorded for us in John 21. a. Jesus has risen from the dead (made various appearances). b. Peter and several other disciples go fishing. c. Jesus and the miraculous catch of fish (21:4-14). 2. Our concern is the conversation following breakfast (21:15-22). a. ...read more

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