Sermons on 2nd Chance:

Sinner, Seeker, Sold Out, Shallow

Contributed by Clay Gilbreath on Feb 17, 2007

4 Types of People attend church.

1st Great Awakening – 1730s-1740s – Wikipedia - People became passionately and emotionally involved in their religion, rather than passively listening to intellectual discourse in a detached manner. People began to study the Bible at home.. Jonathan Edwards, George Whitfield 2nd Great Awakening – ...read more

Denomination: Baptist

How Big Are Your Dreams?

Contributed by Melvin Newland on Jan 5, 2001

Little dreams lead to little service, but big dreams can lead to big service, so ask yourself, "How big are our dreams? And what are we going to do about them?"

MELVIN M. NEWLAND, MINISTER RIDGE CHAPEL, KANSAS, OK (Revised: 2014) A. Do you remember hearing about the 12 spies who Moses sent to spy out the Promised Land, & who then came back with their discouraging report? As you may recall, 10 of them gave a negative report, & 2 ...read more

Scripture: Joshua 14:6-12

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Can We Pass The Test?

Contributed by Melvin Newland on Nov 9, 2001

I wonder how we would score if there were a test available that could reveal just how faithful & devout a Christian we really are - that really measured the level of our spirituality?

MELVIN M. NEWLAND, MINISTER RIDGE CHAPEL, KANSAS, OK A. Not long ago I preached a sermon entitled “The Love Test” in which we mentioned that passage of scripture where Jesus asked Simon Peter, “Do you love me? Do you really love me?” And we talked about that subject. Now today, let’s go a ...read more

Scripture: John 13:31-38

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

The Most Important Virtue - Love

Contributed by Melvin Newland on Nov 14, 2001

The Bible has a lot to say about love. But so does the world. The problem is that the world doesn’t say the same thing the Bible says, & we tend to get the two mixed up.

MELVIN NEWLAND,MINISTER CENTRAL CHRISTIAN, BROWNSVILLE, TX ILL. I like the story about a rather legalistic Seminary student who wanted to have a scriptural basis for everything he did. He felt he was on solid ground if he could quote Bible book, chapter & verse to ...read more

Scripture: 1 Corinthians 13:4-7

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Really Sick And Really Tired Series

Contributed by Jeff Strite on Feb 4, 2008

Jesus could have simply walked on once this woman had been healed. There were more important things to do... but that’s not how Jesus saw it. Why did Jesus do what He did for this woman?

OPEN: The Bible tells us many stories about people who suffered. The most famous is the story of Job and pain and heartache he endured for a period of his life. In addition to the sufferings of Job there are the hardships men like Joseph and Jeremiah and others experienced. And down thru the ages ...read more

Scripture: Luke 8:40-48

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Forward In Faith: Action Not Excuses! Series

Contributed by Dean Courtier on Aug 14, 2014

God knows everything you do; He hears everything you say; and He sees exactly where you are. So stop making excuses and move forward in your faith.

As always, we start with a question: What do you do, who do you know, or where do you go, that you know in your heart you shouldn’t do, know, or go? Let me remind you of something: It does not matter where you go, or in some people’s lives, where they try and hide. God is still with ...read more

Scripture: Luke 9:57-62

Denomination: Pentecostal

Can You See This Sign? Series

Contributed by Jeff Strite on Apr 2, 2017

The blind saw Jesus, but the Pharisees couldn't. What were the differences in their blindnesses and what can we learn from the man born blind?

(Before reading the text and opening with prayer, we sang the following chorus: “I saw the light, I saw the light No more darkness, no more night Now I’m so happy, no sorrow in sight For praise the Lord… I saw the light.”) OPEN: When I’m preparing for a sermon, a lot of times I’ll take little ...read more

Scripture: John 9:1-33

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

"I’m Doing Fine!”

Contributed by Melvin Newland on Mar 17, 2020

With all the confusion about the coronavirus, & the political turmoil going on in our nation, how can any of us say, “All is right with the world”? Well, I have an answer to that question.

MELVIN M. NEWLAND, MINISTER RIDGE CHAPEL, KANSAS, OK TEXT: John 13:31-38 A. When I greet you before the service each Sunday a number of you ask, “How are you feeling?” And most of the time I answer, “I’m feeling fine.” In fact, I ...read more

Scripture: John 13:31-38, Romans 3:23

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

I Am The True Vine

Contributed by Christopher Arch on Oct 2, 2024

Life of Christ

Title: Jesus said: “I am the true Vine” Type: Series Scripture: Jn. 15:1-17 Where: Navigators UI 10-10-24 Intro: Pastor Simala Grant asks: How many of you know what you are supposed to do when you get lost in the woods? (answer: remain where you are until somebody comes and finds you). Have ...read more

Scripture: John 15:1-17

Denomination: Independent/Bible

Restoring God's Way

Contributed by Paul George on Dec 22, 2003

In the Old Testament we are told the Israelites continually departed from God’s way.

Restoring God’s Way Jeremiah 6:16 In the Old Testament we are told the Israelites continually departed from God’s way and had to repent and return to God and restore His way in Israel. They faced judgment after judgment for their perverting of the ways of God. Paul told the Christians at Rome, ...read more

Scripture: Jeremiah 6:16

Denomination: Holiness

The Song Of Protection Series

Contributed by David Dewitt on Dec 15, 2000

God gives us the power of his protection through life

Song of Protection Psalm 91 September 21, 1997 Evening Service Body I. Basic Background A. Authorship: Anonymous author, Psalm of trust in God and His protection, author is most likely a leader in a time of great trial, place of trust in His King, situation seems to be one of great and grave ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 91:1-16

Denomination: Church Of God

The Antichrist & You

Contributed by Justin Yarnell on Dec 9, 2005

Learn what in the world you have to do with the antichrist.

the anti-christ and you So, just what is the anti-christ - anti & christ. The subject of the anti-christ is one of great speculation. I remember when I was growing up, people thought that Gorbechev’ was the antichrist, and then when he didn’t really turn out to be him, people thought that Bill ...read more

Scripture: 2 Thessalonians 2:1-12

Denomination: Independent/Bible

Clearing Out Roadblocks

Contributed by Shane Brooks on Jan 2, 2004

Satan wants to rain on your parade

Clearing out roadblock, to see more of God Don’t be fooled into thinking God isn’t good- He’ll give you hearts desire The Spirit of Bondage Do you act like yourself- Do you fake it Are you afraid to cut loose- It can happen at church- Happen in Personal life too Taking a leap, forgetting the ...read more

Scripture: John 17:11-12

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

The Five Faces Of Amazing Grace Series

Contributed by William Bruce Teal on Feb 3, 2007

The Five Faces of Amazing Grace is intented to educate about the multi-purposes of God’s grace.

The Five Faces of Grace Intro: What We Know About Grace: (1) How It Can Manifest Itself In The Believer - Walks with God Regardless of Surroundings - Works For God Doing Unbelievable ...read more

Scripture: 2 Corinthians 9:8

Denomination: Baptist

Joseph-Thriving Through The Valley Of Suffering Series

Contributed by Jeffery Anselmi on Sep 12, 2025

God works all things—even calamity—for his glory and our good.

Joseph-Thriving Through the Valley of Suffering Jeffery Anselmi / General Adult Feels / Suffering / Genesis 39–50 INTRODUCTION OPENING TITLE SLIDE • As we continue in our Feels series, the message today will cover what I believe is one of the most difficult valleys in life we will discover ...read more

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ