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  • MELVIN NEWLAND avatar

    The Light Of The World

    Contributed by Melvin Newland on Dec 22, 2000
    based on 355 ratings
     | 51,328 views

    Jesus said, "I am the light of the world." Some Bible scholars suggest that Jesus may have timed the saying of these words with the lighting of the giant Menorah.

    MELVIN M.NEWLAND,MINISTER RIDGE CHAPEL, KANSAS, OK (REVISED: 2018) TEXT: John 8:12; 1:4-12 A. Last year I preached on the scripture passage that includes these words, "The dark places of the earth are full of the habitations of cruelty." (Psalm 74:20) And you realized the ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

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    How Can You Rejoice When You're Sad?

    Contributed by Melvin Newland on Jan 7, 2001
    based on 176 ratings
     | 25,581 views

    The Christian view & the world’s view of happiness are different, aren’t they? How can that be?

    MELVIN M. NEWLAND, MINISTER CENTRAL CHRISTIAN, BROWNSVILLE, TX A. This Memorial Day will have a special meaning for veterans of WW 2, & indeed for our whole nation. As we all know, 1995 marks the 50th Anniversary of the end of WW 2. The loss of life was enormous, & the ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

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    "The Mystery Of Apollos"

    Contributed by Clark Tanner on Jun 13, 2005
    based on 29 ratings
     | 7,419 views

    Why did Luke include the mention of Apollos in his narrative at this point?

    “Now a certain Jew named Apollos, an Alexandrian by birth, an eloquent man, came to Ephesus; and he was mighty in the scriptures.” Whether it was intentional on Luke’s part or just a by-product of the meticulous manner in which he gathered information and compiled it in his letters to ...read more

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    Denomination: Orthodox

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    So Familiar We Almost Miss It

    Contributed by Melvin Newland on Nov 6, 2001
    based on 85 ratings
     | 8,582 views

    People & places & things - all very common & ordinary. And yet, God is able to take the ordinary things of life & do wonderful things with them.

    MELVIN M. NEWLAND, MINISTER RIDGE CHAPEL, KANSAS, OK (REVISED: 2015) TEXT: Luke 2:1-20 We begin our Christmas message this morning with Luke 2:6-20. "While they were there, the time came for the baby to be born, & she gave birth to her firstborn, a son. She wrapped Him in strips ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

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    "Does Environment Matter?”

    Contributed by Dr. Jerry Morrissey on Dec 21, 2001
    based on 199 ratings
     | 10,288 views

    Year A. December 30, 2001 Matthew 2: 13-23 Title: “Does environment matter?”

    Year A. December 23, 2001 Matthew 2: 13-23 Title: “Does environment matter?” Joseph flees to Egypt with Jesus and Mary because Herod is out to kill the child Jesus. When safe, they return and take up residence in Nazareth. If Joseph or Mary or both, had told Jesus stories of his ...read more

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    Denomination: Lutheran

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    Three Men And A Baby Series

    Contributed by Greg Hanson on Jan 15, 2007
    based on 1 rating
     | 4,264 views

    The Magi - their openness and responsiveness to God’s leading is an example for us today.

    Christmas is a wonderful time of year, don’t you think? The lights, the songs, the decorations… they all seem to add so much. And there are a lot of traditions and a lot of other things that have become a part of the whole Christmas experience. And there’s always such a build-up toward the big day, ...read more

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    Denomination: Wesleyan

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    You Can Make A Difference Series

    Contributed by Carl Greene on Jan 29, 2008
     | 4,547 views

    We all want to leave the world a little better place for having lived here. But if that is true, then we must have a plan. Do we? Jesus suggests a plan "Follow me."

    Have you ever wondered why you come to church every Sunday, at least most Sundays? And why is it that for each one of you faithful attendees, there are 10 or more non-attendees? I pray you understand I am glad you are here and of much more importance, God is pleased and that you come as often as ...read more

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    Denomination: Methodist

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    Idolatry Defined

    Contributed by Donald Hart on Mar 26, 2007
    based on 11 ratings
     | 12,203 views

    We are plagued by our own forms of idolatry today - things which can draw us away from God

    Sermon by Donald R. Hart – Antioch Christian Church, Pittsburg, Missouri – March 25, 2007 (All Scripture quoted is from the NIV unless otherwise noted) IDOLATRY DEFINED Text: Jeremiah 10:11-16 INTRODUCTION Since the beginning of time the devil has been trying to get man’s allegiance diverted ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

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    It's Not Enough To Hold Sword In Hand.

    Contributed by Michelle Holsinger on Mar 8, 2008
    based on 5 ratings
     | 4,838 views

    We must not only be able to know the word of God, but also know how to use the word.

    Olympic Fencing A Modern Sport The sport of fencing is fast and athletic, a far cry from the choreographed bouts you see on film or on the stage. Instead of swinging from a chandelier or leaping from balconies, you will see two fencers performing an intense dance on a 6-feet by 44-feet strip. The ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

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    Jesus In Jeans Part 1 Series

    Contributed by John Braland on Aug 21, 2007
    based on 4 ratings
     | 4,638 views

    Spiritual vitality begins when we teach God’s Word and touch others with God’s love. Christians will not only be known by their words, they will be known by what they say and by what they do. Be like Jesus and demonstrate God’s love today.

    We had all filed into the large auditorium to receive our diplomas. It was finally time to graduate. After reading dozens of books and sitting through countless lectures and writing even more papers the moment had finally arrived. I was actually going to walk. I was going to receive my college ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

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    Memorial Day: Remember How We Go Here

    Contributed by Rodney V Johnson on Aug 25, 2007
    based on 4 ratings
     | 6,944 views

    Memorial Day Message

    Memorial Day 2006: Remembering How We Got Here Scripture: Mark 10:45; Acts 6:8-10; Philippians 4:19; Psalms 34:17 John 16:13 Introduction: Three years after the Civil War ended on May 5, 1868, the head of the Grand Army of the Republic (organization of Union soldiers) ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

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    Mother's Day Message

    Contributed by Rodney V Johnson on Aug 25, 2007
    based on 4 ratings
     | 33,879 views

    A testimony of Faith

    Mother’s Day 2006: A Testimony Of Faith Scriptures: Proverbs 31:10-31 Introduction: Almost 90 years ago, by an act of Congress, President Woodrow Wilson proclaimed the second Sunday in May as Mother’s Day. He established the day as a time for “public expression of our love and reverence for ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

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    Nothing But Jesus

    Contributed by Ronald Courtney on Sep 13, 2008
    based on 4 ratings
     | 7,345 views

    A sermon focusing on the basis of our message, Jesus Christ

    “Nothing But Jesus” I Cor 2 1-5 It is the first century a sunny day in Jerusalem, the “City of Peace” as its name implies, and you can hear the murmurs of ill contempt spreading through the fringes of the crowd as Stephen proclaims his message. Beginning with Abraham, describing his faith in ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

  • Freddy Fritz avatar

    The Pattern Of This Age Series

    Contributed by Freddy Fritz on Jun 6, 2009
    based on 8 ratings
     | 10,442 views

    In this message I want to note briefly several (though not all) worldviews that confront Christians today.

    Scripture For the past few weeks we have been studying Romans 12:1-2. In Romans 12 the Apostle Paul begins applying the doctrine that he has been teaching for the previous 11 chapters. Now, it is not that he has made no application in the previous 11 chapters; he has. However, as he begins chapter ...read more

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    Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

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    Restoring Foundational Truths Of Our Sexuality Series

    Contributed by Brad Bailey on Jun 10, 2009
     | 2,401 views

    To reach what is good, perfect, and pleasing…including what is good, perfect, and pleasing (fulfilling) as sexual beings… involves transforming our perceptions. In this case it may mean deciding that the movies and magazines really can’t tell us who we re

    Restoring Foundational Truths of Our Sexuality Series: Restoring the Gift of Our Sexuality Brad Bailey – March 22, 2009 Intro – This past week my wife was facilitating a group of mothers who have been discussing sexuality… and in this particular week… imparting healthy sexuality to children ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational