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  • A Healed Demoniac

    Contributed by Roddy Chestnut on Oct 18, 2000
    based on 149 ratings
     | 6,366 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

  • The Blessing Of Fathers

    Contributed by Roddy Chestnut on Oct 18, 2000
    based on 291 ratings
     | 25,531 views

    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

  • Servant Leadership

    Contributed by Roddy Chestnut on Oct 18, 2000
    based on 214 ratings
     | 23,986 views

    Intro.: 1.

    Intro.: 1. It happened in the Spring of 1981 .......... perhaps you remember it. a. President Reagan had just been shot by John Hinckley. 1) Washington was shocked and stunned. 2) Vice-President George Bush was not immediately available. 3) Even at the White House no one was sure what was going ...read more

  • God And Caesar

    Contributed by Roddy Chestnut on Oct 18, 2000
    based on 25 ratings
     | 3,952 views

    Thesis: Christians have a responsibility both to God and to civil government.

    Thesis: Christians have a responsibility both to God and to civil government. Intro.: 1. Sing: "The Battle Hymn of the Republic," by Julia Ward Howe. a. In Ken Burns' PBS Civil War documentary, he tells how Julia Ward Howe wrote that song as the Civil War was beginning. She was in a Washington ...read more

  • A Time To Wait

    Contributed by Roddy Chestnut on Oct 18, 2000
    based on 145 ratings
     | 6,347 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

  • Worship: An Attitude Of The Heart

    Contributed by R Davis on Oct 18, 2000
    based on 344 ratings
     | 9,877 views

    Main Idea: Selfishness, pride and bitterness are all attitudes that will keep us from celebrating God’s presence in worship Interrogative: What are the barriers that will keep us from celebrating God’s presence in worship Intro: This past week on vacation, my wife and I carried my mom to visit

    Main Idea: Selfishness, pride and bitterness are all attitudes that will keep us from celebrating God’s presence in worship Interrogative: What are the barriers that will keep us from celebrating God’s presence in worship Intro: This past week on vacation, my wife and I carried my mom to visit ...read more

  • Choosing Church Leaders

    Contributed by Roddy Chestnut on Oct 18, 2000
    based on 34 ratings
     | 5,243 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 New Commandment (Part 1)

    Contributed by Gene Barron on Oct 18, 2000
    based on 104 ratings
     | 9,122 views

    INTRODUCTION IN JOHN 13:34 THE LORD SAYS : "A new commandment I give to you, that you love one another, even as I have loved you, that you also love one another.

    INTRODUCTION IN JOHN 13:34 THE LORD SAYS : "A new commandment I give to you, that you love one another, even as I have loved you, that you also love one another." HOW CAN ANYONE, EVEN GOD, COMMAND LOVE? AT LEAST HOW CAN ANYONE COMMAND WHAT MOST OF US CALL LOVE -- THAT EMOTION, THAT FEELING OF ...read more

  • A New Commandment (Part 2)

    Contributed by Gene Barron on Oct 18, 2000
    based on 61 ratings
     | 4,513 views

    INTRODUCTION WHAT IS IT IN JESUS THAT SO DRAWS MEN, THAT WINS THEIR ALLEGIANCE AWAY FROM EVERY OTHER MASTER, MAKES THEM READY TO LEAVE ALL FOR HIS SAKE, AND TO FOLLOW HIM THROUGH PERIL AND SACRIFICE EVEN TO DEATH? IS IT HIS WONDERFUL TEACHING? "NO MAN EVER SPOKE LIKE THIS MAN!" (John 7:46) IS

    INTRODUCTION WHAT IS IT IN JESUS THAT SO DRAWS MEN, THAT WINS THEIR ALLEGIANCE AWAY FROM EVERY OTHER MASTER, MAKES THEM READY TO LEAVE ALL FOR HIS SAKE, AND TO FOLLOW HIM THROUGH PERIL AND SACRIFICE EVEN TO DEATH? IS IT HIS WONDERFUL TEACHING? "NO MAN EVER SPOKE LIKE THIS MAN!" (John 7:46) IS IT ...read more

  • 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

  • Bearing Fruit

    Contributed by Roddy Chestnut on Oct 18, 2000
    based on 111 ratings
     | 19,507 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

  • The Lystras Of Life

    Contributed by Roddy Chestnut on Oct 18, 2000
    based on 48 ratings
     | 5,047 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

  • 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

  • What's Your Struggle?

    Contributed by Robert Rust on Oct 18, 2000
    based on 21 ratings
     | 3,758 views

    Our story this week takes us to the city of Philippi, a Roman colony within Macedonia.

    Our story this week takes us to the city of Philippi, a Roman colony within Macedonia. Luke, who is the author of the Book of Acts tells us that Paul and some of his followers were evangelizing in the surrounding area when they become embroiled in a conflict that pits religious, economic and class ...read more

  • What Is An Elder?

    Contributed by Roddy Chestnut on Oct 18, 2000
    based on 47 ratings
     | 6,521 views

    Intro.: 1.

    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