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    Responding To Criticism

    Contributed by Roddy Chestnut on Oct 18, 2000
    based on 59 ratings
     | 6,035 views

    Thesis: Sometimes the best response to criticism is no response at all.

    Thesis: Sometimes the best response to criticism is no response at all. Introduction: 1. It was a great moment in the history of Israel--God was going to select Israel's first king. a. Samuel gathered all Israel at Mizpah. b. Selection process began (20-24). c. Everybody was happy .... or ...read more

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    Showdown On Carmel

    Contributed by Roddy Chestnut on Oct 18, 2000
    based on 15 ratings
     | 2,897 views

    Thesis: Either we are for God or we are against him.

    Thesis: Either we are for God or we are against him. Intro.: 1. Tonight: one of the most exciting stories in all the Bible. 2. Elijah and the prophets of Baal on Mt. Carmel (1 Kings 18). I. BACKGROUND TO THE STORY. A. Rule of Ahab in the Northern Kingdom (1 Kings 16:29-33). B. Announcement of ...read more

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    Satan's Plan To Destroy Our Church

    Contributed by Roddy Chestnut on Oct 18, 2000
    based on 237 ratings
     | 12,198 views

    Thesis: Satan uses subtle techniques to destroy the Church.

    Thesis: Satan uses subtle techniques to destroy the Church. Intro.: 1. Satan is trying to destroy our church! a. Not by false teaching (know Bible too well); not by persecution (it would only make us stronger). b. His techniques are subtle (1 Pet. 5:8; Eph. 6:10-12). 2. At least 7 ways Satan ...read more

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    Jude: The Miniseries - Part 2

    Contributed by Roddy Chestnut on Oct 18, 2000
    based on 31 ratings
     | 2,880 views

    Thesis: Those in the love of God are characterized by certain behaviors.

    Thesis: Those in the love of God are characterized by certain behaviors. Intro.: 1. Last Sunday PM we began a short series of lessons on JUDE. a. A rearranged agenda (v. 3). b. Need to identify false teachers (no NT; itinerants). c. Characteristics: 1) Sexually immoral (5-7). 2) ...read more

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    Jehoiakim Hears The Word

    Contributed by Roddy Chestnut on Oct 18, 2000
    based on 57 ratings
     | 6,270 views

    Thesis: When God speaks, everyone should listen.

    Thesis: When God speaks, everyone should listen. Intro.: 1. Illust. Do you remember that old brokerage firm commercial by E.F. Hutton? A bunch of people are in a swimming pool at a fashionable resort. Two men are talking while others are diving, swimming, and so forth. One man says, "Well my ...read more

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    Proverbial Advice To Fathers

    Contributed by Roddy Chestnut on Oct 18, 2000
    based on 57 ratings
     | 2,876 views

    Thesis: Children become fools unless there is a change of course.

    Thesis: Children become fools unless there is a change of course. Intro.: 1. Today is Father's Day! In recognition of that fact I'd like to read a piece from one of the most revered philosophers of our time, Bill Cosby. It is from his book entitled, Fatherhood. 2. Illust. It is no profound ...read more

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    Who May Ascend?

    Contributed by Roddy Chestnut on Oct 18, 2000
    based on 34 ratings
     | 3,298 views

    Thesis: Only Jesus is worthy to stand in the presence of God.

    Thesis: Only Jesus is worthy to stand in the presence of God. Intro.: 1. Psalm 24 is very much like Psalm 15, dealing with the question of who gets to draw near and be with God. 2. Psalm 15 approaches the question realistically; Psalm 24 idealistically. I. VERSES 1-2. A. God is sovereign over ...read more

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    The Lord Is Good

    Contributed by Roddy Chestnut on Oct 18, 2000
    based on 51 ratings
     | 4,811 views

    Thesis: The righteous see the goodness of the Lord despite circumstances.

    Thesis: The righteous see the goodness of the Lord despite circumstances. Intro.: Please turn to Psalm 107. I. LOOKING AT THE TEXT. < Pausing to make comments > A. After Verse 3. 1. This entire psalm is "compressed" in these first three verses; The rest of the psalm "unwraps" the ideas ...read more

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    What Does It Mean To Love God?

    Contributed by Roddy Chestnut on Oct 18, 2000
    based on 51 ratings
     | 5,359 views

    Thesis: Loving God means loving your neighbor.

    Thesis: Loving God means loving your neighbor. Intro.: 1. Illust. Imagine a football coach who has spent countless hours training his team. At times he has been discouraged by their lack of discipline. It has taken much longer to bring them to a peak than he had anticipated. Constant murmuring ...read more

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    How To Become Wise

    Contributed by Roddy Chestnut on Oct 18, 2000
    based on 38 ratings
     | 3,755 views

    Thesis: Wisdom or ignorance is determined by what we do with Jesus.

    Thesis: Wisdom or ignorance is determined by what we do with Jesus. Intro.: 1. There is a tremendous emphasis in today's world on getting an education. a. Many fields require Master's degrees that once needed only HS diplomas. b. People today go through years of study--PS, Kindergarten, 12 ...read more

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    New Wine And New Wineskins

    Contributed by Roddy Chestnut on Oct 18, 2000
    based on 130 ratings
     | 13,006 views

    Thesis: We must constantly scrutinize our practices by the will of God.

    Thesis: We must constantly scrutinize our practices by the will of God. Intro.: 1. Everyone has something dear enough to them that they would fight for it. It is interesting to observe what that something is. a. Illust. A friend of mine tells about a woman he knows who accepts with qui et ...read more

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    You Can Count On God

    Contributed by Roddy Chestnut on Oct 18, 2000
    based on 28 ratings
     | 6,139 views

    Thesis: Realizing God's faithfulness makes prayer less difficult.

    Thesis: Realizing God's faithfulness makes prayer less difficult. Intro.: 1. One of the most difficult things for a Christian is often represented as one of the easiest--prayer. a. Prayer is difficult. b. Not the "pat," "stock," rote, routine prayers we all get used to saying, but real, deep, ...read more

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    Giving To The Poor

    Contributed by Roddy Chestnut on Oct 18, 2000
    based on 45 ratings
     | 8,645 views

    Thesis: There is a tension between being generous people & responsible stewards.

    Thesis: There is a tension between being generous people & responsible stewards. Intro.: 1. Illust. "The Good Woman of Szechwan" is a play by Bertolt Brecht. The play captures the tension between being generous and being responsible. Shen Teh is a poor Chinese woman who one day shows hospitality ...read more

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    Having A Bad Day?

    Contributed by Roddy Chestnut on Oct 18, 2000
    based on 17 ratings
     | 6,684 views

    Thesis: Jesus did not let circumstances get the best of him.

    Thesis: Jesus did not let circumstances get the best of him. Intro.: 1. Everybody has a "bad day" every now and then. a. You know the sort of day we're talking about--a day when NOTHING goes right! 1) Shoestring breaks; get a run in pantyhose; 10 tries to get tie right. 2) Maybe you miss the ...read more

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    The Great Banquet

    Contributed by Roddy Chestnut on Oct 18, 2000
    based on 215 ratings
     | 11,508 views

    Thesis: The messianic banquet has begun; the invitation must not be refused.

    Thesis: The messianic banquet has begun; the invitation must not be refused. Intro.: 1. Years ago I heard that there was a tremendous emphasis on eating, drinking, and banqueting in the Gospel of Luke. a. This past week I counted them .... 32! (more than 1x per chapter) b. Every time you turn ...read more

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