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  • A Healed Demoniac

    Contributed by Roddy Chestnut on Oct 18, 2000
    based on 149 ratings
     | 6,291 views

    Thesis: There is tremendous power in telling what the Lord has done for you.

    Thesis: There is tremendous power in telling what the Lord has done for you. Intro.: 1. This AM we turn to one of the strangest stories in the Bible. a. Story of naked, crazy man who lives in the tombs. b. If he was alive today he would probably be in an institution. c. But he met Jesus and his ...read more

  • Choosing Church Leaders

    Contributed by Roddy Chestnut on Oct 18, 2000
    based on 34 ratings
     | 5,139 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

  • A Second Chance

    Contributed by Roddy Chestnut on Oct 18, 2000
    based on 57 ratings
     | 5,080 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

  • Your Daddy Must Be Crazy

    Contributed by Roddy Chestnut on Oct 18, 2000
    based on 66 ratings
     | 2,574 views

    Thesis: Anyone who becomes a Christian makes a radical change! Intro.

    Thesis: Anyone who becomes a Christian makes a radical change! Intro.: 1. Possible to become a Christian and seemingly not have to change very much at all. a. Might have a few moral adjustments to make. b. If already moral, it would appear nothing changes. 2. We want to challenge that notion ...read more

  • Do Not Drift

    Contributed by Roddy Chestnut on Oct 18, 2000
    based on 125 ratings
     | 8,746 views

    Thesis: You can know when you are drifting from the Lord.

    Thesis: You can know when you are drifting from the Lord. Intro.: 1. American Cancer Society has saved thousands of lives by educating the public about "7 warning signals of cancer." a. Unusual bleeding or discharge. b. Lump or thickness in breast or elsewhere. c. Sore that does not heal. d. ...read more

  • Proclaim The Lord's Death

    Contributed by Roddy Chestnut on Oct 18, 2000
    based on 16 ratings
     | 3,145 views

    Thesis: The ritual of the Lord's Supper proclaims Jesus' death without words.

    Thesis: The ritual of the Lord's Supper proclaims Jesus' death without words. Intro.: 1. Illust. "Take her?" "Yes." "Take him?" "Yes." "Took." You have just heard the transcript from the world's shortest wedding ceremony. It took place in a bar on a Friday PM at 8:00. The couple had met there the ...read more

  • Staying On Course

    Contributed by Roddy Chestnut on Oct 18, 2000
    based on 184 ratings
     | 12,666 views

    Thesis: Staying focused on Christ keeps us from drifting away.

    Thesis: Staying focused on Christ keeps us from drifting away. Intro.: 1. Illust. Early on the morning of Feb. 17, 1994 James Rich got into his new twin engine Piper Seneca airplane at an airport near Louisville, KY. The plan was to make a 30 minute flight to Crossville, TN to visit a friend. But ...read more

  • Sticks, Stones And Words

    Contributed by Roddy Chestnut on Oct 18, 2000
    based on 24 ratings
     | 3,138 views

    Thesis: Criticism cannot be avoided and it always hurts--respond well! Intro.

    Thesis: Criticism cannot be avoided and it always hurts--respond well! Intro.: 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 were ...read more

  • How To Kill A Giant

    Contributed by Roddy Chestnut on Oct 18, 2000
    based on 137 ratings
     | 17,775 views

    Thesis: God can take care of life's seemingly insurmountable problems.

    Thesis: God can take care of life's seemingly insurmountable problems. Intro.: 1. The story of David & Goliath is perhaps one of the best-known stories in all the Bible. a. Everybody knows it! 1) Pagans: sort of folk tale reminding that underdogs occasionally win. 2) Christians: one of those ...read more

  • Good People In Bad Marriages

    Contributed by Roddy Chestnut on Oct 18, 2000
    based on 57 ratings
     | 5,697 views

    Thesis: Good people in bad marriages try to make the marriage better.

    Thesis: Good people in bad marriages try to make the marriage better. Intro.: 1. < Begin > a. Illust. A few years ago the following item appeared in a Florida newspaper: "A young British couple decided to get a divorce while their wedding reception was still in progress. Daniel and Susan ...read more

  • Priesthood Of All Believers (Part 1)

    Contributed by Roddy Chestnut on Oct 18, 2000
    based on 45 ratings
     | 2,916 views

    Thesis: God has always wanted all his people to be priests.

    Thesis: God has always wanted all his people to be priests. Intro.: 1. < Read Exodus 19:1-8 > a. God is ready to make Israel his covenant people. b. God's intent was for Israel to be "a kingdom of priests." 2. That didn't happen--why not? < Read Exodus 20:18-21 > a. Twice we are told: "The ...read more

  • Practice Hospitality

    Contributed by Roddy Chestnut on Oct 18, 2000
    based on 74 ratings
     | 7,078 views

    Thesis: The key to practicing hospitality is to forget yourself and to remember your guest.

    Thesis: The key to practicing hospitality is to forget yourself and to remember your guest. Intro.: 1. There's an fascinating story about Abraham in Genesis 18. a. Illust. He & his family are camped near the Oaks of Mamre. 3 men visit--Abraham "falls over himself" serving them! Turns out these ...read more

  • Ephesus: A First Love Lost

    Contributed by Roddy Chestnut on Oct 18, 2000
    based on 44 ratings
     | 2,747 views

    Thesis: A healthy church is one that never leaves its first love.

    Thesis: A healthy church is one that never leaves its first love. Intro.: 1. What one first century church do we know more about than any other in NT? 2. Ephesus! a. Acts 19-20--establishment of church by Paul. b. Ephesians--letter written to correct some developing problems. c. 1 ...read more

  • Asaph's Bad Day

    Contributed by Roddy Chestnut on Oct 18, 2000
    based on 97 ratings
     | 7,126 views

    Thesis: God's people need to be reminded that tough times do not last.

    Thesis: God's people need to be reminded that tough times do not last. Intro.: 1. Everyone has a bad day. 2. Asaph, the writer of Psalm 73, had a bad day/attitude. Psalm 73 tells us how to "deal with it!" I. OPENING AFFIRMATION (v. 1): "God is good!" We agree with that, but find it hard to ...read more

  • Baptism And Grace

    Contributed by Roddy Chestnut on Oct 18, 2000
    based on 30 ratings
     | 3,521 views

    Thesis: Baptism is connected to faith, not faith to baptism; baptism is a faith response to the gospel.

    Thesis: Baptism is connected to faith, not faith to baptism; baptism is a faith response to the gospel. Intro.: 1. On Sunday nights this Fall we've been asking the controversial question, "WHO IS A CHRISTIAN?" < review ... > a. Many in Churches of Christ believe they are the only ...read more