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  • MELVIN NEWLAND avatar

    Restoring God’s Values

    Contributed by Melvin Newland on Nov 9, 2019
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    The decisions now being made for good or for ill by our elected representatives will have repercussions for years to come. Their actions will decide what kind of a nation we are, & what values our children may learn & embrace.

    MELVIN M. NEWLAND, MINISTER RIDGE CHAPEL, KANSAS, OK INTRO. As you know, tomorrow is called “Veterans’ Day”. And in thousands of churches throughout our land, Christians are lifting up their hearts in thanksgiving & prayer for those who ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

  • Horace Wimpey avatar

    Simple Man

    Contributed by Horace Wimpey on Jun 28, 2012
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    God gives us three simple instructions in order to reconcile ourselves and our nation to Him.

    Simple Man Micah 6: 3-8 Intro. A father was talking with his rather rebellious son one day & said, "Every person who lives in the United States is a privileged person." The boy answered, "I disagree." And the father replied, "That’s the privilege." . We have the privilege to disagree. We ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

  • Ernie Arnold avatar

    Christmas Eve Devotion: The Reach And Acceptance Of God

    Contributed by Ernie Arnold on Dec 18, 2015
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    Christmas Eve devotional that shares with us the Good News that 1. God reaches down. 2. God reaches out. 3. God receives all who call on His Name!

    Scripture: Luke 2:1-20 Theme: Christmas Eve Proposition: God reaches down. God reaches out. God receives all who call on His Name! INTRO: Grace and peace to you from God our Father and His Son Jesus Christ our Savior and LORD! A rather grumpy husband and wife were having their annual ...read more

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    Denomination: Nazarene

  • Larry Turner avatar

    Scared Of Your Shadow

    Contributed by Larry Turner on Feb 4, 2014
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    There are a lot of things that frighten us from fully serving but they are actually only shadows.

    Happy Groundhog Day. We are either going to have six more weeks of winter or spring is around the corner. How many of you knew that Groundhog Day had its beginning as a religious holiday? On the 2nd day of February there was a celebration called Candlemas Day. It was the Christian festival of ...read more

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    Denomination: Foursquare

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    The Lord's Prayer - Part 3 Series

    Contributed by Stephen Belokur on Jul 17, 2014
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    "Forgive us our debts as we forgive our debtors:" When we think of forgiveness we usually think about who we have to forgive. Rarely do we remember that unforgiveness is a sin that we are committing when we refuse to forgive.

    Please continue standing as we read what is most commonly known as “The Lord’s Prayer” Matthew 6:9-13 (KJV) “Our Father which art in heaven, Hallowed be Thy name. Thy kingdom come, Thy will be done in earth, as it is in heaven. Give us this day our daily bread. ...read more

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    Denomination: Nazarene

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    Salt And Light

    Contributed by Derrick Tuper on Jul 21, 2014
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    After Jesus shares the attributes that will bless us he tells his disciples that they are salt and light. How are we like salt and light?

    SALT AND LIGHT Matt. 5:13-16 Intro: Make connection between the beatitudes and us being salt and light. 1) We need to be salty (vs. 13). There was a time when salt was a much more precious commodity than it is today. “On October 2, 1864, one of the worst battles of the American Civil War ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

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    4th Of July - Let God Be Praised! - Part 2

    Contributed by Melvin Newland on Jul 30, 2018
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    I know that America is not perfect, but I do believe that it is the greatest nation on earth. And part of the reason is because our forefathers acknowledged God & their dependence upon Him.

    MELVIN M. NEWLAND, MINISTER RIDGE CHAPEL, KANSAS, OK TEXT: Psalm 78:1-4; Isaiah 33:22 Last week my message was entitled, “Let God be Praised!", which was based on Psalm 150:6, "Let everything that has breath praise the Lord. Praise ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

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    It's All In The Plan Series

    Contributed by Rev. Howard Lewis Jr on Jan 8, 2023
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    God has a plan for your life and mine. Don't give up on the Lord for he will soon reveal His Master plan.

    It’s all in the plan When I began to seek the Lord Jesus I asked Him, Lord what is it you want me to tell your people? Then I allowed Him to direct my path and God said tell them the truth, as long as it is the truth I will back you up. So the scripture came to me.. Jeremiah 29:11 11 For I know ...read more

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    Denomination: Other

  • Gordon McCulloch avatar

    You Are The Salt Of The Earth, Whether You Believe It Or Not.

    Contributed by Gordon Mcculloch on Feb 5, 2023
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    To let your light shine, you need to understand the preceding verse of what it means to be the salt of the earth.

    This sermon was delivered to Holy Trinity in Ayr, South Ayrshire, Scotland on the 5th February 2023; a Scottish Episcopal Church in the Dioceses of Glasgow and Dumfries. Today’s readings: Isaiah 58:1-9a, 1 Corinthians 2:1-12. Main Reading: Matthew 5:13-20, Titus 2:9-10 Prayer: My I speak in the ...read more

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    Denomination: Episcopal

  • Dennis Davidson avatar

    Peter Denies Knowing Jesus Series

    Contributed by Dennis Davidson on Jul 4, 2022
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    The story of Peter’s denial presents a sober and utterly real picture of the prominent apostle and offers a deep spiritual lesson about humility and the spiritual conflict. Jesus’ look frees the memory and sends grace to the heart.

    LUKE 22: 54-62 [JESUS’ LAST NIGHT SERIES] PETER DENIES KNOWING JESUS After the betrayal of Judas Luke turns his attention to the arrest of Jesus and the denials of Peter. Simultaneous action is taking place in the house of the high priest with Jesus (v. 54) and in its courtyard with Peter ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

  • Dennis Fox avatar

    Teach Us To Pray

    Contributed by Dennis Fox on Jul 25, 2022
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    “Now I lay me down to sleep, I pray the Lord my soul to keep.” That is the first line of the first prayer I can remember being taught as a child. Like any good parent, our Father teaches us to pray just like our moms and dad did.

    Teach Us To Pray 24 July 2022 Richardson TX “Now I lay me down to sleep, I pray the Lord my soul to keep.” That is the first line of the first prayer I can remember being taught. The earliest writing was found in a Protestant Monastery from the 1690’s. It’s a rather simple; only 4 lines. I ...read more

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    Denomination: Other

  • Ron Freeman, Evangelist avatar

    The Retraction Movement (Lesson 1) Series

    Contributed by Ron Freeman, Evangelist on Mar 15, 2020
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    To establish that the Holy Spirit predicted a “departure from the faith” that resulted in religious apostasy and the rise of denominational institutions throughout the world. This lesson describes the failures of the Reformation Movement, and the successes of the Restoration Movement.

    INTRODUCTION Outline. 1. The Retraction Movement Remarks. 1. This is lesson one, in our sermon-series of the theme: “The Departure from the Faith.” It should be noted that Paul begins our lesson by describing “the retraction movement” or “the departure from the faith!” It should also be noted, ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

  • Alison Bucklin avatar

    Dancing With Wolves

    Contributed by Alison Bucklin on Jun 17, 2023
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    The false prophets dance around the cost of discipleship, but dancing slippers don’t suit the hard road that leads to the narrow gate, and the wolves never warn their people that they need hiking boots instead

    I am trying to navigate the theological tsunami that is threatening to permanently alter the face of our denomination. The amendments to the constitution regarding ordination standards, diversity, inclusiveness, interpretation of Scripture, and so on, are incredibly important to our identity as a ...read more

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    Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

  • Dr Fr John Singarayar SVD avatar

    Take Risk Without Fear

    Contributed by Dr Fr John Singarayar Svd on Nov 10, 2020
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     | 3,831 views

    Let us take a risk without fear and God blesses us in our risks.

    Take Risk Without Fear Matthew 25:14-30 Reflection Dear sisters and brothers, Today we have the text from the Gospel of Matthew (Matthew 25:14-30) for our reflection. Jesus told his disciples this parable: “A man going on a journey called in his servants and entrusted his ...read more

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    Denomination: Other

  • Joel Pankow avatar

    How Do We Deal With Sin? We Confront It

    Contributed by Joel Pankow on Sep 17, 2020
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    Jesus talks about how to deal with sin when we see it.

    9.20.20 Matthew 18:15–20 15 “If your brother sins against you, go and show him his sin just between the two of you. If he listens to you, you have regained your brother. 16 But if he will not listen, take one or two others along with you, so that ‘every matter may be established by the ...read more

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    Denomination: Lutheran