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  • MELVIN NEWLAND avatar

    Faithful To The King! -Parable Of The Mina

    Contributed by Melvin Newland on Sep 10, 2018
    based on 6 ratings
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    Please don't get this parable confused with the Parable of the Talents recorded in the gospel of Matthew. There are many similarities between the two parables, but there are also some real differences.

    MELVIN M. NEWLAND, MINISTER RIDGE CHAPEL, KANSAS, OK TEXT: Luke 19:9-27; Ephesians 2:10; Psalm 2:2 A. In Luke 19:11-27 Jesus tells a familiar parable, & for that reason I hesitate because when you talk about something familiar, ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

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    Gripe! Gripe! Gripe!

    Contributed by Dr. Odell Belger on Jul 25, 2022
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    Everyone here has a reputation for something. But I hope it is not a reputation for bellyaching.

    Illus: A woman went to a dentist to have a tooth extracted. • She asked the dentist how much will it cost? • He said it will cost seventy five dollars. • She began to grumble about the fee. • “Seventy five dollars for pulling out a tooth!, ” she exclaimed. “And it’s only a minute’s work. ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Ang Diyos Ay Gumagawa Ng Mga Kahanga-Hangang Bagay Series

    Contributed by James Dina on Jul 18, 2020
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    Tanging ang Diyos lamang ang makakagawa ng mga kababalaghan.Wonders mahirap gawin sa pamamagitan ng tao, "Sinabi ng Diyos, Mayroon bang anumang bagay na napakahirap para sa akin" (Genesis 18:14). Ang Diyos ay Diyos ng kamangha-mangha.

    Ang Diyos ay Gumagawa ng Mga Kahanga-hangang Bagay JOB 5:9 “Na siyang gumagawa ng mga dakilang bagay at ng mga hindi magunita; ng mga kamanghamanghang bagay na walang bilang” Ang mga kababalaghan ng Diyos ay mga supernatural na kilos na higit sa pag-unawa ng tao. Sa pamamagitan ng hindi ...read more

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    Denomination: Pentecostal

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    Wrestling With God Series

    Contributed by Scott Maze on May 24, 2021
     | 5,784 views

    This morning, I invite you to consider with me, “How do people actually have a life-changing encounter?” Is it near death experience that causes us to change? What would cause you to change?

    We continue our series, My Crazy Family, the story of Jacob. Jacob is a complex character – we would say in our day, “He’s a piece of work.” Jacob’s life is a Russian nesting doll with one conflict inside conflict inside yet another, conflict. What begins as a conflict with his twin brother Esau, ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Back Where It All Began (Part 2) Series

    Contributed by Kevin L. Jones on Oct 15, 2021
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     | 3,440 views

    A sermon examining Jesus' brief return to Nazareth during His earthly ministry.

    BACK WHERE IT ALL BEGAN (PART II) Mark 6:1-6 In 1858 the Illinois legislature--using an obscure statute--sent Stephen A. Douglas to the U.S. Senate instead of Abraham Lincoln, although Lincoln had won the popular vote. When a sympathetic friend asked Lincoln how he felt, he said, "Like the ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    The Trouble With Tradition Series

    Contributed by Kevin L. Jones on Oct 15, 2021
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    A sermon examining Jesus' confrontation of the traditions of the Pharisees.

    THE TROUBLE WITH TRADITION Mark 7:1-13 You have probably heard about the man who was confused by the way his new bride baked a ham. Before putting it in the oven, she took a knife and trimmed off both ends of the ham. The husband asked, "Why did you do that?” The wife answered, "You ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Remember The Sabbath Series

    Contributed by Scott Maze on Jun 21, 2021
     | 3,867 views

    I want to change your thinking when it comes to God’s command for one day of rest. I want you to think more about what you are commanded to do rather than what you are not commanded to do.

    We are in a series featuring the Ten Commandments. We began with an overview of the scene when the Ten Commandments were first given in Exodus 19. And now we find ourselves examining the fourth commandment. Today’s Scripture “Remember the Sabbath day, to keep it holy. Six days you shall labor, ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    God's Marvelous Love Attributes Of God – Part One Of Love (3 Of 10 Sermons)

    Contributed by Dr. Odell Belger on Mar 9, 2022
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    Several Christians were going from door to door on visitation in the Bahamas. Most of the people in the area were very cordial to them. However, one place was different.

    They came to a home and saw one of the servants working in the yard. They began to witness to him and he professed to be a Christian, and from all indications, his life reflected that he was. In fact, he was so excited about the Lord that he wanted those Christians to talk to his employer about ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    How Do You Treat The "Jerks” In Your Life?

    Contributed by Dr. Odell Belger on Mar 28, 2022
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    It is not difficult to love people who love us…IS IT!

    But everybody does not love us. There are people who hate us: ? If we do not think the way they think or ? Do things the way they do things In their warped way of thinking this is grounds for hating you!!! That is, you can do and say 99 things they would like you to do or say but that does not ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    What Is Spirituality? (1 Of 7)

    Contributed by Dr. Odell Belger on Apr 1, 2022
     | 1,126 views

    One of the best ways you can determine that a person is a SPIRITUAL PERSON is by the way they spend their TIME and MONEY.

    We are fooling ourselves when we think we are SPIRITUAL yet our TIME and MONEY reveals we are like the carnal people of this world who only care about cars, boats, campers, houses and clothes. The way we spend our time tells a great deal about us. Because time is important to us, most of us ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Confession - Is It A Good Thing?

    Contributed by Jerry Cosper on Oct 16, 2023
     | 1,232 views

    This message is worded to help understand the importance of confession in regards to our relationship with God.

    Today, let’s talk a bit about confession. Is it a good thing? What is your favorite place to hide when you don’t want to be found? Do you remember when you were little playing hide and seek? Have you ever watched a small child play hide and seek? The small ones are usually not really good at ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Ne Vous Arretez Pas A 6

    Contributed by Patrick Berthalon on Jul 3, 2019
     | 1,789 views

    Je pensais que nous appellerions simplement cela "NE PAS ARRÊTER".

    NE VOUS ARRETEZ PAS A SIX ! Hébreux 10.36-39 (SG21) 36 Oui, vous avez besoin de persévérance pour accomplir la volonté de Dieu et obtenir ainsi ce qui vous est promis. 37 Encore bien peu, bien peu de temps, et celui qui doit venir viendra, il ne tardera pas. 38 Et le juste vivra ...read more

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    Denomination: Assembly Of God

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    When Trouble Does A Double Take

    Contributed by T. Michael Crews on Dec 2, 2006
    based on 14 ratings
     | 17,997 views

    An Exposition of 1 Sam. 26

    When Trouble Does a Double Take 1 Sam. 26 Are familiar with the expression “déjà vu”? The phrase is French and literally means, “already seen”. Déjà vu describes the feeling that what is happening to you at this moment has happened to you before. (Repeat). When you feel as if life is doing a ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    The Hammer And The Donkey

    Contributed by David Limiero on May 1, 2001
    based on 54 ratings
     | 7,864 views

    A narrative message for Palm Sunday contrasting the arrival of "The Hammer" (Judas Maccabeus) with that of Jesus.

    FIRST MOVEMENT: The Hammer They called him “the Hammer.” He probably got the name from his style of warfare. He attacked hard and fast, guerrilla-warfare style. The Hammer was a seasoned warrior. And, because of his success against overwhelming odds, he was a hero to his fellow Israelis. Israel ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

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    About The Collection (Part 4) Series

    Contributed by Freddy Fritz on Sep 1, 2005
    based on 13 ratings
     | 2,619 views

    This is the last of four messages "about the collection" in which we examine the principles of financial stewardship with respect to giving to the church. This sermon examines the provocation, protection, and perspective in giving.

    Scripture This is the fourth and last in a series of sermons About the Collection. For the past few weeks I have tried to highlight some of the biblical principles of financial stewardship with respect to giving to the Lord. I would like to reiterate that these messages are intended to help you ...read more

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    Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed