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    Coming To Jesus

    Contributed by Roddy Chestnut on Oct 18, 2000
    based on 55 ratings
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    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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    God's Love Gift

    Contributed by Greg Jones on Oct 18, 2000
    based on 308 ratings
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    "For God so loved the world that he gave his one and only Son, that whoever believes in him shall not perish but have eternal life.

    "For God so loved the world that he gave his one and only Son, that whoever believes in him shall not perish but have eternal life."(NIV) For God so loved the world, that he gave his only begotten Son, that whosoever believeth in him should not perish, but have everlasting life.(KJV) In 1971 Tim ...read more

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    Hell Is A Choice

    Contributed by Roddy Chestnut on Oct 18, 2000
    based on 74 ratings
     | 6,352 views

    Thesis: God doesn't send people to Hell; people choose to go there.

    Thesis: God doesn't send people to Hell; people choose to go there. Intro.: 1. Troublesome question: Would a good God send people to Hell? a. Some: Unthinkable--fit the crime? (No Hell/no God). b. Others: Yes!--relish idea; "roast `em & toast `em!" 2. This AM we want to approach this ...read more

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    A Healed Demoniac

    Contributed by Roddy Chestnut on Oct 18, 2000
    based on 149 ratings
     | 6,368 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

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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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    Servant Leadership

    Contributed by Roddy Chestnut on Oct 18, 2000
    based on 214 ratings
     | 23,987 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

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    God And Caesar

    Contributed by Roddy Chestnut on Oct 18, 2000
    based on 25 ratings
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    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

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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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    Worship: An Attitude Of The Heart

    Contributed by R Davis on Oct 18, 2000
    based on 344 ratings
     | 9,879 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

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    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

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    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

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

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    A New Commandment (Part 2)

    Contributed by Gene Barron on Oct 18, 2000
    based on 61 ratings
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    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

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

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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
     | 19,507 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

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    The Lystras Of Life

    Contributed by Roddy Chestnut on Oct 18, 2000
    based on 48 ratings
     | 5,048 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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