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  • MELVIN NEWLAND avatar

    "Am I One Of These?”

    Contributed by Melvin Newland on Oct 13, 2022
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     | 10,548 views

    God said, "I hate, I despise your religious feasts; I cannot stand your assemblies. Even though you bring me burnt offerings and grain offerings, I will not accept them . . . Away with the noise of your songs!" What happened? Why was God so angry?

    MELVIN M. NEWLAND, MINISTER RIDGE CHAPEL, KANSAS, OK TEXT: Amos 5:21-24; Mark 4:15-19; Matthew 23:23; 3 John vs. 9; Hebrews 13:2; John 4:23 ILL. James Dobson ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

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    The Way The Truth And The Life Series

    Contributed by Allan Quak on Apr 9, 2021
     | 6,469 views

    Jesus is the Way who gives direction. Jesus is the Truth who brings genuine knowledge to our circumstances. Jesus is the Life who has done all that is necessary. Do not let your hearts be troubled.

    Message John 14:6 I Am The Way The Truth and The Life Today the focus of our message is on Jesus who says, “I am the Way and the Truth and the Life.” Let’s read this “I am” statement in it’s context. Read John 14:1-6 Jesus is specifically speaking about Himself as the One who can bring us from ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    I’m Responsible For My Choices!

    Contributed by Melvin Newland on Apr 17, 2001
    based on 324 ratings
     | 53,808 views

    People are blaming heredity, environment, job pressures, poverty, prejudices, abuse, & anything else they can think of for their problems today. But the Bible very clearly teaches that we’re responsible for our choices.

    MELVIN NEWLAND, MINISTER RIDGE CHAPEL, KANSAS, OK A. Have you noticed? Our society has produced people who ignore their responsibilities & then blame others for their problems. “If I get into financial trouble, it’s not my fault, it’s because of easy credit. And the ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

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    The Church In Prayer

    Contributed by Ivan Casteel on Apr 4, 2006
    based on 116 ratings
     | 19,832 views

    To challenge every church member to understand the importance of prayer of the church.

    PP0621 DATE THE CHURCH IN PRAYER! Acts 12:1-17 Ac 12:1 Now about that time Herod the king stretched forth his hands to vex certain of the church. 2 And he killed James the brother of John with the sword. 3 And because he saw it pleased the Jews, he proceeded further to take Peter also. (Then ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    The Damascus Road Series

    Contributed by Darren Ethier on May 21, 2002
    based on 84 ratings
     | 23,387 views

    Part 4 of 4 of the series, Roads of Passion. Saul’s journey to Damascus was met with confrontation, change, and challenge. It is a journey we too need to face as Christians...

    The Damascus Road Acts 9:1-22 Read at beginning of service: Acts 9:1-22 (NIV) 1 Meanwhile, Saul was still breathing out murderous threats against the Lord’s disciples. He went to the high priest 2 and asked him for letters to the synagogues in Damascus, so that if he found any there who belonged to ...read more

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    Denomination: Pentecostal

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    The Unforgivable Sin

    Contributed by Rick Crandall on Jul 12, 2008
    based on 18 ratings
     | 11,529 views

    Have you ever worried about committing the unpardonable or unforgivable sin? What is the unforgivable sin?

    The Unforgivable Sin Matthew 12:22-37 Sermon by Rick Crandall McClendon Baptist Church - July 6, 2008 *Have you ever worried about committing the unpardonable or unforgivable sin? What is the unforgivable sin? A lot of people think it’s suicide, but that’s not what the Bible says. *When James ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    The King Of Glory Series

    Contributed by Gordon Curley on Sep 27, 2011
    based on 4 ratings
     | 14,544 views

    David’s Messianic Psalm. (Powerpoint slides to accompany this talk are available on request – email: gcurley@gcurley.info)

    SERMON OUTLINE: (1). The Creator God (vs 1-2) (2). The Holy God (vs 3-6) (3). The Sovereign God (vs 7-10) SERMON BODY: • Psalms 22, 23, and 24 are a group of psalms written by King David. • It has often been pointed out that these three Psalms (22, 23 & 24) form a trilogy; • The cross (Psalm ...read more

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    Denomination: Brethren

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    Step Into The Future Series

    Contributed by David Henderson on Nov 11, 2012
     | 12,085 views

    We live in a day where everyone wants to know about the future. People will consult their horoscope, read tea leaves or whatever it takes to uncover the future. The truth is we are better off not knowing. Actually we must make sure we know the one who

    "Step Into the Future" Joshua 1:1-9 and Ecclesiastes 8:7 In the film Back to the Future, Michael Fox plays the role of a guy named Marty MacFly who suddenly is thrown back into time 30 years earlier. Because he knows what the future hold for his family he feels compelled to make sure things ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Running To Win!

    Contributed by Gordon Curley on Aug 1, 2012
     | 6,363 views

    The Christian as an Olympic Athlete. Powerpoint slides to accompany this talk are available on request – email: gcurley@gcurley.info) Listen to audio of this sermon at: www.gcurley.info

    SERMON OUTLINE: (a). Look around at the winners (vs 1a). (b). Look at yourself! (vs 1b). (c). A Look at Jesus Christ (vs 2-4). SERMON BODY: If the Apostle Paul were alive today and picked up a newspaper: • I think like many of us he would start reading it at the back page. • Taking in the ...read more

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    Denomination: Brethren

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    Welcome In The King! Series

    Contributed by Gordon Curley on Nov 30, 2013
    based on 1 rating
     | 10,150 views

    Psalm 24 - Jesus the King. (PowerPoint slides to accompany this talk are available on request – email: gcurley@gcurley.info)

    SERMON OUTLINE: (1). The Creator God (vs 1-2) (2). The Holy God (vs 3-6) (3). The Sovereign God (vs 7-10) SERMON BODY: Ill: • Joshua Bell emerged from the Metro (subway train station); • And positioned himself against a wall beside a waste bin. • By most measures, he was ...read more

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    Denomination: Brethren

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    Faith That Works

    Contributed by Kumar Aryal on Jul 20, 2018
    based on 1 rating
     | 33,025 views

    Dynamic Faith Works

    “Faith That Works” James 2:14-26 (ESV) Good Morning brothers and sisters! What a joy to worship the Lord together as a body of Christ! Thank you worship team for leading us into the time of worship. As we come to study His word, let us commit this time to the Lord in prayer, shall ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

  • Perry Fowler avatar

    Hope When Your Future Is Unsure Series

    Contributed by Perry Fowler on Dec 21, 2023
    based on 1 rating
     | 2,775 views

    The Christmas story is never complete without a visit to Simeon. He provides the picture of the hope Jesus secures for us by coming into the world.Simeon reminds of us of how Jesus leads us and is our daily hope for tomorrow.

    If you were to travel to Israel today by airplane, most likely you would arrive at the Tel Aviv - Ben-Gurion airport and see a 50-meter-long mural that depicts all the famous people in Jewish History. The mural is meant to showcase 4000 years of Jewish History. The mural tells the story of the ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Priest Jesus-Go See Your Priest Series

    Contributed by Perry Fowler on Jan 25, 2024
    based on 1 rating
     | 1,656 views

    Who is Jesus?A good question. How does He impact our life daily? Hebrews says He is a Priest. What does that mean to you and me?

    Who is the most interesting guy you’ve ever met? In 2006 there was a marketing campaign that said it was this guy; Don Equis. Yet, the guys real name was Jonathan Goldsmith. Yet, he played the role of “Don Equis; the most interesting man in the world.” He depicted a debonair, cosmopolitan ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Nothing Else Matters Series

    Contributed by James Jack on Sep 24, 2006
    based on 8 ratings
     | 13,740 views

    Philippians 3 challenges us with the truth that everything else in our lives is rubbish compared to what we have in Christ.

    In the end, nothing else matters except God. In the end, nothing else matters except God. What do you think when you hear that? In my year seven classes at school we’ve started the Christian Studies programme by looking at the theme, "What’s important in my life", and ultimately seeing where God ...read more

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    Denomination: Anglican

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    I & Ii Corinthians Series

    Contributed by Dr. Jeremy Simpson on Mar 16, 2007
    based on 3 ratings
     | 4,320 views

    Sixth in a Series going throught the New Testament

    I AND II CORINTHIANS -- Sermon 6 Introduction: In the previous lesson we studied Acts and Romans. We will continue our survey in this lesson as we go through the letters of Paul to the Corinthians. I CORINTHIANS I. SURVEY A. Writer: The Apostle Paul B. Date: around A.D. 57 C. ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist