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    Judgment Vs. Discernment

    Contributed by Roddy Chestnut on Oct 18, 2000
    based on 111 ratings
     | 8,890 views

    Thesis: We can discern right from wrong without judging the individual.

    Thesis: We can discern right from wrong without judging the individual. Intro.: 1. Have you ever tried to point out the truth to someone only to have them accuse you of judging them? a. Illust. Suggesting to a co-worker that drinking and chasing women is wrong. (He's alcoholic/married!) "You're ...read more

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    Behold I Send Forth

    Contributed by Roddy Chestnut on Oct 18, 2000
    based on 157 ratings
     | 10,567 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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    Just Do It

    Contributed by Roddy Chestnut on Oct 18, 2000
    based on 244 ratings
     | 6,242 views

    Thesis: Love is action.

    Thesis: Love is action. Intro.: 1. This AM we want to explore the parable of "The Good Samaritan" (Luke 10). a. Along with "Prodigal Son" (Luke 15)--Jesus' most famous stories. b. Deceptively simple. Someone has described this story as "a highly scientific piece of instruction clothed in a ...read more

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    The House On The Rock

    Contributed by Roddy Chestnut on Oct 18, 2000
    based on 575 ratings
     | 26,801 views

    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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    New Wine And New Wineskins

    Contributed by Roddy Chestnut on Oct 18, 2000
    based on 130 ratings
     | 11,830 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
     | 5,320 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
     | 7,779 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
     | 5,866 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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    Only Time Will Tell

    Contributed by Roddy Chestnut on Oct 18, 2000
    based on 109 ratings
     | 10,280 views

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    Intro.: 1. A few years ago a popular T.V. commercial featured a rather large man named Orson Wells holding glass of wine in hand. a. As he looked into the camera with elevated eyebrow, he said "We will sell no wine before its time." 1) Good commercial--spoke of quality & integrity. 2) Taught ...read more

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    The Great Banquet

    Contributed by Roddy Chestnut on Oct 18, 2000
    based on 215 ratings
     | 10,360 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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    Thinking To Be Thankful

    Contributed by Roddy Chestnut on Oct 18, 2000
    based on 7 ratings
     | 2,788 views

    Thesis: One must be "thinkful" in order to be thankful.

    Thesis: One must be "thinkful" in order to be thankful. Intro.: 1. Of all the holidays we celebrate, I believe Thanksgiving is one that is especially pleasing to God. a. God loves it when his creatures are grateful. b. For one day a year our nation stops to "be thankful." 1) To whom? God! 2) ...read more

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    Religious Or Christ-Like?

    Contributed by Roddy Chestnut on Oct 18, 2000
    based on 64 ratings
     | 3,242 views

    Thesis: There is a big difference between being "religious" and following Jesus Christ.

    Thesis: There is a big difference between being "religious" and following Jesus Christ. Intro.: 1. When you hear someone use the word "religion" or hear someone refer to another person as "religious" what do you think of? a. Illust. Do you think of "Church Lady" on Saturday Night Live who goes ...read more

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    Weightier Matters

    Contributed by Roddy Chestnut on Oct 18, 2000
    based on 11 ratings
     | 3,001 views

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    Intro.: 1. Book in my library entitled, THE COLUMBUS CHICKEN STATUTE; AND MORE BONEHEAD LEGISLATION. a. Humorous collection of outdated laws: 1) Columbus, GA--letting a chicken's head dangle--$25.00. 2) Baltimore, MD--Bowled since 1833 you must pay $2.00 fine. 3) Hartford, CT--Theater owners ...read more

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    If Only We Had Known

    Contributed by Roddy Chestnut on Oct 18, 2000
    based on 174 ratings
     | 10,640 views

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    Intro.: 1. Illust. Just after World War II as all the American servicemen were coming home, a sailor called his parents from San Diego. He said he was bringing a buddy home w/ him. "You see Mom," he said, "my friend is in pretty bad shape. He was severely wounded. He only has one arm, one leg, and ...read more

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    The Claims Of Jesus

    Contributed by Roddy Chestnut on Oct 18, 2000
    based on 10 ratings
     | 1,898 views

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    Intro.: 1. At Caesarea-Philippi, Jesus asked his disciples a very important question ............. "Who do people say the Son of Man is?" a. "John the Baptist, Elijah, Jeremiah, one of prophets." b. "You are the Christ, the Son of the Living God" (Peter). 2. If Jesus were to ask his disciples ...read more

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