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    Behold I Send Forth

    Contributed by Roddy Chestnut on Oct 18, 2000
    based on 157 ratings
     | 11,420 views

    Thesis: We must go to them, for they will not come to us.

    Thesis: We must go to them, for they will not come to us. Intro.: 1. Illust. In Northwest Ohio there is an incredibly rich section of land along the Scioto River called "The Scioto Marsh." Actually it used to be a marsh. About 100 years ago a series of ditches were dug to drain it and it became ...read more

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    The House On The Rock

    Contributed by Roddy Chestnut on Oct 18, 2000
    based on 575 ratings
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    Thesis: Only a life built on Jesus Christ will endure.

    Thesis: Only a life built on Jesus Christ will endure. Intro.: Opening Illust. In 1174 the Italian architect Bonnano Pisano began work on what would become his most famous project: A separately standing bell tower for the Cathedral of the city of Pisa. The tower was to be eight-stories and ...read more

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    Coming To Jesus

    Contributed by Roddy Chestnut on Oct 18, 2000
    based on 55 ratings
     | 4,511 views

    Thesis: Coming to Jesus requires a personal moment of decision.

    Thesis: Coming to Jesus requires a personal moment of decision. Intro.: 1. One of the fundamental truths of the gospel is that when one comes to Christ one does not remain the same (2 Cor. 5:17). a. How else could you explain radical change in Peter/Paul? b. Christ still changes people! c. ...read more

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    The Blessing Of Fathers

    Contributed by Roddy Chestnut on Oct 18, 2000
    based on 291 ratings
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    Thesis: Fathers will never be perfect, but they can be a blessing to their children.

    Thesis: Fathers will never be perfect, but they can be a blessing to their children. Intro.: 1. Today is the day recognized in our society as FATHER'S DAY. a. Fathers, we want to honor you today! b. Strong Biblical basis for this activity (Eph. 6:2). 2. This AM's sermon is directed toward the ...read more

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    A Time To Wait

    Contributed by Roddy Chestnut on Oct 18, 2000
    based on 145 ratings
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    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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    Barnabas: "Son Of Encouragement"

    Contributed by Roddy Chestnut on Oct 18, 2000
    based on 494 ratings
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    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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    Bearing Fruit

    Contributed by Roddy Chestnut on Oct 18, 2000
    based on 111 ratings
     | 19,459 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
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    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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    Preachers And Churches

    Contributed by Roddy Chestnut on Oct 18, 2000
    based on 104 ratings
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    Thesis: Good preacher-church relations begin with the preacher.

    Thesis: Good preacher-church relations begin with the preacher. Intro.: 1. Opening remarks. 2. Illust. A preacher's wife in a large church once asked a new member how he liked his new church home. "Great! The church is friendly, I love the building, the singing is excellent, and the teaching ...read more

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    Something To Hold On To

    Contributed by Roddy Chestnut on Oct 18, 2000
    based on 40 ratings
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    Thesis: The Bible claims to be the Word of God, and is thus without error.

    Thesis: The Bible claims to be the Word of God, and is thus without error. Intro.: 1. In 1988 a Gallup Poll on religion asked the following question--"Which statement do you feel best describes your understanding of the Bible? a. In a moment I'm going to show these statements on the ...read more

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    Are You Lonely

    Contributed by Roddy Chestnut on Oct 18, 2000
    based on 70 ratings
     | 5,967 views

    Thesis: We defeat loneliness by doing something about it.

    Thesis: We defeat loneliness by doing something about it. Intro.: 1. Illust. A number of years ago the following ad was placed in a Midwestern newspaper: "I will listen to you talk for 30 minutes without a comment for $5.00." Sounds like a scam, doesn't it? It was not. Person placing ad ...read more

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    Doing Membership

    Contributed by Roddy Chestnut on Oct 18, 2000
    based on 74 ratings
     | 4,538 views

    Thesis: Membership is something you do, not something you have.

    Thesis: Membership is something you do, not something you have. Intro.: 1. For the past several weeks we've been exploring the notion of "the priesthood of all believers." a. Priests have a job to do, a ministry to perform. b. Illust. Evertt Huffard, an instructor at HGSR, says Christians can ...read more

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    Three Women Out Of Four

    Contributed by Roddy Chestnut on Oct 18, 2000
    based on 29 ratings
     | 2,640 views

    Thesis: God's care and concern for widows reveals his nature.

    Thesis: God's care and concern for widows reveals his nature. Intro.: 1. OPENING STATEMENT: "Moses wrote laws to protect them; the prophets thundered against those who abused them; and Paul set out policies for meeting their needs. Jesus had many among his followers; and the early church nearly ...read more

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    Our Living Hope

    Contributed by Roddy Chestnut on Oct 18, 2000
    based on 84 ratings
     | 6,044 views

    Thesis: What we hope for affects the way we live.

    Thesis: What we hope for affects the way we live. Intro.: 1. We live in a world of dashed hopes, a place of shattered dreams. a. Peace --> WW 1 = "war to end all wars." b. Society --> FDR "New Deal"; LBJ "Great Society"; MLK "Dream." c. Personal --> Family, job, health. 2. For the Christian ...read more

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    Priesthood Of All Believers (Part 2)

    Contributed by Roddy Chestnut on Oct 18, 2000
    based on 93 ratings
     | 6,038 views

    Thesis: God wants a kingdom of priests, not just priests in the kingdom.

    Thesis: God wants a kingdom of priests, not just priests in the kingdom. Intro.: 1. Tonight we want to return to a text we looked at this AM--Exodus 19. a. God is at Sinai ready to make Israel his covenant people. b. God's intent was for Israel to be "a kingdom of priests." c. Did God get what ...read more

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