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Roddy Chestnut
Contributing sermons since Jan 1, 2000
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How To Become Wise
Contributed on Oct 18, 2000
Thesis: Wisdom or ignorance is determined by what we do with Jesus.
Thesis: Wisdom or ignorance is determined by what we do with Jesus. Intro.: 1. There is a tremendous emphasis in today's world on getting an education. a. Many fields require Master's degrees that once needed only HS diplomas. b. People today go through years of study--PS, ...read more
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Baptism And Grace
Contributed on Oct 18, 2000
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
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Because You Say So
Contributed on Oct 18, 2000
Thesis: Pure simple obedience brings great reward.
Thesis: Pure simple obedience brings great reward. Intro.: 1. Has your faith ever gone flat? (cf. 2 liter pop). a. Country & Western song--"My head hurts, my feet stink and I don't love Jesus!" b. It would be nice if faith were like an escalator; in reality it is more like a roller ...read more
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Judgment Vs. Discernment
Contributed on Oct 18, 2000
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!) ...read more
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Behold I Send Forth
Contributed on Oct 18, 2000
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 ...read more