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  • MELVIN NEWLAND avatar

    Blessed Is The Nation... Part 1

    Contributed by Melvin Newland on Jun 17, 2003
    based on 606 ratings
     | 103,408 views

    We’ve gone a long ways away from our roots as Americans. So, one of my goals is to do a little bit of educating. People need to know this, & if they don’t hear it at church, where will they hear it?

    MELVIN M. NEWLAND, MINISTER RIDGE CHAPEL, KANSAS, OK (Much of this sermon and the following one, "Blessed Is the Nation...Part 2," came from books by David Barton, and excerpts from other sermons. At the time I prepared this sermon I was much more ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

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    Short-Term Gain, Long-Term Pain Series

    Contributed by Victor Yap on Jun 18, 2003
    based on 33 ratings
     | 8,718 views

    The Life of Abraham, Part 2 of 10.

    SHORT TERM GAIN, LONG TERM PAIN (GENESIS 13:1-18) Once upon a time, there was a man who lived with his wife, two small children, and his elderly parents in a tiny hut. He tried to be patient and gracious, but the noise and crowded conditions wore him down. In desperation, he consulted the village ...read more

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    Denomination: Independent/Bible

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    Embarassment Or Witness? Series

    Contributed by Joseph Smith on Jul 1, 2003
    based on 18 ratings
     | 4,224 views

    First-person account of Peter, at the time of the cockcrow denial, remembering the times he had embarassed himself and Jesus when he could have made a witness.

    This knife, this bloody knife! Why did I keep it, why did I not throw it into the Brook Kidron while I had a chance? It could become evidence. They will have the assault weapon and they will tie me to it. Great God, I am going to be arrested! I am going to be taken prisoner. Who knows what ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    The Roots Of Evil Series

    Contributed by Victor Yap on May 7, 2002
    based on 94 ratings
     | 24,188 views

    911, Part Six

    THE ORIGIN AND DESTINY OF EVIL (EZEKIEL 28:11-19) The biggest winner after the events of 911 did not show up to claim the prize. Oddly, people stop noticing, blaming or challenging him once a war or disaster breaks out. He is not a Taliban official, an Al-Qaeda fighter or a suicide bomber. George ...read more

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    Denomination: Independent/Bible

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    Wrestling With God

    Contributed by Sheila Crowe on Sep 26, 2002
    based on 17 ratings
     | 9,526 views

    We need to let go of control in our lives so that we can receive God’s blessings

    There’s a story about a little girl who climbed up on the lap of her great grandmother and looked at her white hair and wrinkles and then asked, “Did God make you?” “Yes,” the great grandmother replied. Then the child asked, “Did God make me, too?” Grandma again replied, “Yes.” “Well, said the ...read more

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    Denomination: United Methodist

  • Mark Schaeufele avatar

    Why Is Tithing So Important?

    Contributed by Mark Schaeufele on Sep 23, 2010
    based on 19 ratings
     | 41,341 views

    Tithing is a matter of obedience, and God blesses us when we are faithful.

    Why Is Tithing So Important? Text: Mal. 3:6-12 Introduction 1. Illustration: A new survey conducted by the Barna Research Group shows that...born again Christians are much more generous than the norm, but very few give 10% or more of their income - a proportion described in the Bible as a "tithe" ...read more

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    Denomination: Methodist

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    More Than A Conqueror!

    Contributed by Paul Johnson on Mar 16, 2008
    based on 4 ratings
     | 6,076 views

    This sermon encourages everyone to rejoice because we are more than conquerors do to the love of Christ Jesus.

    Sermon Title – More than a Conqueror! Sermonic Text - Matthew 21:1-11 As a pastor I cannot endorse any candidate for President. I think America is very fortunate this year in that any of the remaining three candidates would probably make a good president. Given the intense scrutiny and voracity ...read more

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    Denomination: Methodist

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    Remember Your Freedom Series

    Contributed by Gordon Curley on Mar 17, 2012
     | 5,817 views

    Grace over Rules & Regulations. (Powerpoint slides to accompany this talk are available on request – email: gcurley@gcurley.info)

    SERMON OUTLINE: (1). Refuse to judge by externals (16-17) (2). Reject false authority (18-19) (3). Repudiate religious rules (20-23) SERMON BODY: Ill: • There once was a man who owned a record company. • Can the older folks explain what records were to the younger folks! • (They were of ...read more

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    Denomination: Brethren

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    Invisible. Inspiring, Instructing Icon

    Contributed by Mack Armstrong on May 16, 2008
    based on 1 rating
     | 3,607 views

    Three adults in John’s Gospel are the product of a very dedicated and devout mother. Although never named in the Bible, this mother cast a big shadow.

    John 11:1-5 INVISIBLE, INSPIRING, INSTRUCTING ICON I. IDENTITY: A. Invisible. B. Industrious. C. Influential. II. ISSUES: A. Imitators. B. Inclusiveness. C. Inspiring. III. IMPACT: A. Immeasurable. B. Immortal. C. Imitational. My Mother’s Day sermon is different from any ...read more

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    Denomination: Methodist

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    Life, Liberty And The Pursuit Of Happiness (Independence Day)

    Contributed by Scott Bayles on Jun 22, 2009
    based on 44 ratings
     | 28,119 views

    A 4th of July sermon focusing on the "inalienable rights" of life, liberty and the pursuit of happiness endowed by our Creator. PowerPoint is avaible if you e-mail me.

    Note: This message was adapted from another sermon on SermonCentral, but I can’t remember who contributed it. Sorry. LIFE, LIBERTY AND THE PURSUIT OF HAPPINESS Scott R. Bayles, pastor First Christian Church, Rosiclare, Illinois In 1776, fifty men signed a document hand-written by Thomas ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian Church

  • Victor Yap avatar

    Short Term Gain, Long Term Pain Series

    Contributed by Victor Yap on Dec 18, 2007
    based on 1 rating
     | 4,934 views

    Abraham, Pt. 2

    SHORT TERM GAIN, LONG TERM PAIN (GENESIS 13:1-18) Once upon a time, there was a man who lived with his wife, two small children, and his elderly parents in a tiny hut. He tried to be patient and gracious, but the noise and crowded conditions wore him down. In desperation, he consulted the village ...read more

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    Denomination: Independent/Bible

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    The Kingdom Of Love And Light Series

    Contributed by Victor Yap on Dec 18, 2007
     | 4,087 views

    Apostles, Pt. 18

    THE KINGDOM OF LOVE AND LIGHT (MATTHEW 26:47-56) Thomas Aquinas, the 13th century Italian thinker, was one of the greatest philosophers, writers and theologians of the church, if not the greatest. In his time Christians were long past being hated and persecuted and the Roman Catholic Church, in ...read more

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    Denomination: Independent/Bible

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    The Origin And Destiny Of Evil

    Contributed by Victor Yap on Dec 19, 2007
    based on 3 ratings
     | 4,284 views

    Crisis and Choice, Pt. 7

    THE ORIGIN AND DESTINY OF EVIL (EZEKIEL 28:11-19) The biggest winner after the events of 911 did not show up to claim the prize. Oddly, people stop noticing, blaming or challenging him once a war or disaster breaks out. He is not a Taliban official, an Al-Qaeda fighter or a suicide bomber. George ...read more

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    Denomination: Independent/Bible

  • Victor Yap avatar

    Wise Men Still Find Him Series

    Contributed by Victor Yap on Dec 22, 2007
    based on 4 ratings
     | 6,196 views

    Solomon, Pt. 2

    WISE MEN STILL FIND HIM (1 KINGS 3:3-28) What do sages and philosophers have to say about wisdom? Philosopher Cicero: “The function of wisdom is to discriminate between good and evil.” The philosopher Immanuel Kant: “Science is organized knowledge. Wisdom is organized life.” Socrates: “The only ...read more

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    Denomination: Independent/Bible

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    The Real Miracle-Grow Series

    Contributed by D Marion Clark on Oct 29, 2012
     | 5,988 views

    The kingdom of God is mystery. Whether we are asleep or awake, whether its seed seems small or large, it will generate life that is abundant and rich.

    Introduction A number of years ago at the prodding of a neighbor, who was also a church elder, my wife and I ventured into the mystical world of gardening. A section of our yard had once been a rose garden that one minister had lovingly cared for and another pulled up, so that it was bare when we ...read more

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    Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed