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  • MELVIN NEWLAND avatar

    Father's Day - A Baffling Question

    Contributed by Melvin Newland on Jan 24, 2001
    based on 354 ratings
     | 24,204 views

    I’m speaking especially to fathers, for I’m convinced that not until fathers get their act in order will we see a real change for good in our homes & in our society.

    MELVIN M. NEWLAND, MINISTER CENTRAL CHRISTIAN, BROWNSVILLE, TX Ephesians 6:4 is a passage of Scripture that probably ought to be read every Father’s Day. It is a passage addressed directly to fathers. Here is what it says. "Fathers, do not exasperate your children; instead, ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

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    Why, God, Why?

    Contributed by Melvin Newland on Jan 31, 2001
    based on 198 ratings
     | 42,448 views

    The crucial question is not, "Why do bad things happen to God’s people?" The crucial question is "What is the purpose of my life?"

    MELVIN M. NEWLAND, MINISTER RIDGE CHAPEL, KANSAS, OK (REVISED: 2017) TEXT: 2 Corinthians 1:4; Genesis 50:20; Rev. 15:3-4; Isaiah 43:6-7 ILL. John was 31 years old - a new father, & a dedicated Christian. He seemed to have everything going for him. One day on his way to work his car ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

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    Heavenly Relationships

    Contributed by Melvin Newland on Jan 31, 2001
    based on 318 ratings
     | 49,365 views

    Heaven is going to be an extension of the relationship that is already started on earth.

    MELVIN M. NEWLAND, MINISTER CENTRAL CHRISTIAN, BROWNSVILLE, TX A. I’ve decided to preach on the subject of heaven today. And I hope that it leaves you with a feeling about what God has done for us, & what we have to look forward to ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

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    Legacy Of A Lukewarm Heart

    Contributed by Mary Lewis on Feb 2, 2001
    based on 154 ratings
     | 9,676 views

    A lukewarm heart left unattended will ultimately become cold

    Legacy of a Lukewarm Heart: 2 Chron. 25 Homiletical Idea: A lukewarm heart left unattended will ultimately become cold 1. Introduction: How is it with your soul? While at seminary, I had the opportunity to meet many wonderful Christians from all over the country and all over the world. There is ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    God's Love Series

    Contributed by Jeffery Anselmi on Feb 9, 2001
    based on 196 ratings
     | 41,144 views

    This message talks about the Love that God has for us.

    INTRODUCTION  A man was lured into a busy florist shop by a large sign in the window that read, "Say It With Flowers." "Wrap up one rose for me, please" he told the florist. "Just one?" the florist asked. "Just one," the customer replied. "I’m a man of few words."  A husband was ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

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    Motherhood Today

    Contributed by Melvin Newland on Feb 19, 2001
    based on 1,294 ratings
     | 147,157 views

    It’s difficult being a Christian mother today. But as hard as that may be, we need to realize that difficulties are not unique to our time. In every age Motherhood has had it's share of difficulties.

    MELVIN M. NEWLAND, MINISTER RIDGE CHAPEL, KANSAS, OK (REVISED: 2017) TEXT: Luke 1:26-38 ILL. Most of you are familiar with the Calvin & Hobbes comic strips. Well, on one Mother's Day, Calvin is pictured standing by ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

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    The Who To Moses' Why

    Contributed by David Moore on Feb 21, 2001
    based on 101 ratings
     | 10,229 views

    How God responds to the "why" questions of life.

    The “Who” To Moses “Why” By David Moore, Pastor, Braehill Baptist Church, Belfast, Northern Ireland Text: Exodus 6:1-8 Introduction: Phillip Brooks, a famous pastor of the 19th century, was in his office, pacing the floor, frustrated. Somebody walked in and saw him and asked, "What’s the matter, ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Facing The New Year

    Contributed by Melvin Newland on Feb 26, 2001
    based on 1,057 ratings
     | 175,634 views

    Here are some suggestions to help us be all that we can be in the new year.

    MELVIN M. NEWLAND, MINISTER RIDGE CHAPEL, KANSAS, OK ILL. There is an old story about a happy little boy who went out into the field wearing a baseball cap. In one hand he carried a baseball, & in the other a baseball bat. His face bore a look of tremendous ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

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    Day Of The Living Dead

    Contributed by Mary Lewis on Feb 26, 2001
    based on 91 ratings
     | 3,162 views

    Worship is an act of total commitmentresulting in a life which is continually transformed

    Day of the Living Dead Introduction Soren Kierkegaard described Christian worship as a performance in which God is the audience, the congregation is the performer, and those who stand up before the congregation (preachers, readers, choir, soloists) are the prompters. Someone has suggested that ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    The Vine And The Branches Series

    Contributed by Chris Appleby on Mar 3, 2001
    based on 99 ratings
     | 16,903 views

    The role of branches is to ebar fruit. The key to bearing fruit is to remain firmly attached to the vine, relying on the power of God to bring forth fruit.

    What does it mean for you to be a Christian? Does it mean, perhaps, the comfort of knowing that your on God’s side? Does it mean being part of a wider community of people who are mutually dependent and supportive? Does it mean being part of a world-wide community of people who share a love for and ...read more

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    Denomination: Anglican

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    He Found The Way Series

    Contributed by Dennis Lawrence on Mar 9, 2001
    based on 44 ratings
     | 6,426 views

    God promised that He’s provide the way for Ahaz and Judah to put things together properly, and, true to His Word, He did!

    He Found a Way March 10, 2001 A Communion Service How many of you have ever purchased something that you had to assemble? I’ve done a fair bit of that over the years. I’ve bought and assembled a couple of children’s bicycles- they look simple, but watch out! We’ve bought and assembled quite a ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

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    Christmas Is More Than A Feeling

    Contributed by Mike Hays on Oct 18, 2000
    based on 87 ratings
     | 13,176 views

    Christmas is more than tinsel and bows, it is the birth of our Savior and what He has given to us.

    Christmas Is More Than A Feeling Luke 4:18-21 So much of Christmas has been hijacked by popular cultural and transformed into something it was never meant to be. For anyone who has ever read the Christmas story it is quite apparent that all of the trappings that are considered "musts" for ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

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    The Temptation To Wield Power Series

    Contributed by Chris Appleby on Oct 18, 2000
     | 7,443 views

    There are two types of power in the world - secular power wielded to serve the individual and God’s kingdom power - given to serve others.

    Jesus and his disciples are on their way to Jerusalem and when the moment is right, James & John take Jesus aside and ask him to grant them a favour. It’s a simple enough request. They want to sit on his right and left hand sides in glory. They’ve understood what he’s just told them about his ...read more

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    Denomination: Anglican

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    Trusting Externals To Make Us Feel Good Series

    Contributed by Chris Appleby on Oct 18, 2000
     | 4,469 views

    Where do we get our sense of value from - externals or God’s love for us?

    My wife, Di, and I were sitting in the family room watching TV with our daughter, Janet, the other night when suddenly, Janet noticed the new watch Di had got for Christmas. She said with a mixture of awe and new-found respect, "Mum, you’ve got a Fossil watch. That’s so cool!" Well, we’d bought it ...read more

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    Denomination: Anglican

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    God's Love And Ours Series

    Contributed by Chris Appleby on Oct 18, 2000
    based on 48 ratings
     | 10,490 views

    The wonderful thing about being made God’s children is that he gives us his Spirit to enable us to be like him, and that likeness is shown most clearly in our love for others. And so, as we love one another, God lives in us, and his love is perfected in u

    I always get edgy when I hear someone make a definitive statement about God. There are so many aspects to God that any single statement always feels a bit deficient. So, for example, when someone says God is all-powerful, I find myself waiting for them to add that he’s also all-knowing, and ...read more

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    Denomination: Anglican