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    Weightier Matters

    Contributed by Roddy Chestnut on Oct 18, 2000
    based on 11 ratings
     | 2,967 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 a. Humorous collection of outdated laws: 1) Columbus, GA--letting a chicken's head dangle--$25.00. 2) Baltimore, MD--Bowled since 1833 you must pay $2.00 fine. 3) Hartford, CT--Theater owners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
     | 10,537 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
     | 1,869 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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    Go Quickly And Tell

    Contributed by Roddy Chestnut on Oct 18, 2000
    based on 64 ratings
     | 3,843 views

    Thesis: If you believe the resurrection you will go quickly and tell! Intro.

    Thesis: If you believe the resurrection you will go quickly and tell! Intro.: 1. Illust. James Michener, in his book Centennial, writes of a young Plains Indian named Lame Beaver. In Lame Beaver's tribe it was considered an honor to die in battle. Lame Beaver was bothered that something as ...read more

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    Coming To Jesus

    Contributed by Roddy Chestnut on Oct 18, 2000
    based on 55 ratings
     | 3,659 views

    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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    Hell Is A Choice

    Contributed by Roddy Chestnut on Oct 18, 2000
    based on 74 ratings
     | 5,320 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
     | 5,274 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
     | 24,720 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

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    Servant Leadership

    Contributed by Roddy Chestnut on Oct 18, 2000
    based on 214 ratings
     | 22,225 views

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    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 24 ratings
     | 3,303 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

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    A Time To Wait

    Contributed by Roddy Chestnut on Oct 18, 2000
    based on 145 ratings
     | 5,232 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

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    Gamaliel's Challenge

    Contributed by Roddy Chestnut on Oct 18, 2000
    based on 29 ratings
     | 4,759 views

    Thesis: Believers are best motivated from within.

    Thesis: Believers are best motivated from within. Intro.: 1. <Sound familiar?> a. "We tried a visitation program here but it didn't work." b. "I started a daily BS & prayer time but things kept coming up." c. "We tried knocking on doors but we never could get enough people." d. "I tried having ...read more

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    Choosing Church Leaders

    Contributed by Roddy Chestnut on Oct 18, 2000
    based on 34 ratings
     | 4,460 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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    Barnabas: "Son Of Encouragement"

    Contributed by Roddy Chestnut on Oct 18, 2000
    based on 494 ratings
     | 35,298 views

    Thesis: Barnabas models a life of encouragement for every Christian.

    Thesis: Barnabas models a life of encouragement for every Christian. Introduction: 1. During the course of history some great things have happened that might NOT have happened were it not for some unknown, obscure person: a. Illust. Colombus' discovery of America: In 1491 and early 1492 ...read more

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    Who Is The Holy Spirit?

    Contributed by Roddy Chestnut on Oct 18, 2000
    based on 24 ratings
     | 3,174 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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