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    You Can Count On God

    Contributed by Roddy Chestnut on Oct 18, 2000
    based on 28 ratings
     | 5,291 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
     | 7,745 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
     | 5,829 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
     | 10,237 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
     | 10,322 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
     | 2,742 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
     | 3,202 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
     | 2,992 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
     | 10,573 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
     | 1,884 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
     | 3,887 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
     | 3,703 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
     | 5,367 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
     | 5,322 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
     | 24,741 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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