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  • MELVIN NEWLAND avatar

    Christians Are Supposed To Be Different!

    Contributed by Melvin Newland on Jul 17, 2011
    based on 124 ratings
     | 46,395 views

    If we don't handle bitterness & hostility differently than the way the world handles them, then we have not learned what it means to be a Christian.

    MELVIN M. NEWLAND, MINISTER RIDGE CHAPEL, KANSAS, OK A. I'm preaching this morning on the subject of "forgiveness," & this seems to be one of the most difficult subjects for many people to deal with. You see, I'm ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

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    Go'in Down Da Shore Series

    Contributed by Thomas Swope on Jul 22, 2011
    based on 1 rating
     | 9,479 views

    A study of chapter 23 verses 1 through 18

    Isaiah 23: 1 – 18 Go’In Down Da Shore The burden against Tyre. Wail, you ships of Tarshish! For it is laid waste, so that there is no house, no harbor; From the land of Cyprus it is revealed to them. 2 Be still, you inhabitants of the coastland, you merchants of Sidon, whom those who ...read more

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    Denomination: Calvary Chapel

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    Shave Your Head For Jesus And Be Free!

    Contributed by Milo Velebir on Jul 22, 2011
     | 6,795 views

    We are not only free FROM but also free FOR.

    5th of June 2011 Text: Acts 21:17-24.26. Shave your head for Jesus and be free! Dear brothers and sisters in Christ Jesus, our Lord. Today I want to speak about the freedom of a Christian. Or as I was preparing this teaching and thinking of the theme I thought I also could name it: “Shave ...read more

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    Denomination: Lutheran

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    Introduction To 1 Timothy Series

    Contributed by T D on Jul 25, 2011
    based on 1 rating
     | 9,703 views

    This series is a quick look through the book of 1 Timothy as Paul encourages the younger man in his efforts to realign the mission of his church. If we want the church to be what it is supposed to be each person must give themselves to being the best Chr

    Series: So You Want to Be the Church? Intro to 1 Timothy 1 Timothy 1:1-11 Today we are beginning a series over the next 6 weeks through the book of 1 Timothy in an effort to be ever more familiar with the basics of what the Bible has to say about the church. This is important for us to ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical Free

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    What Jesus Is After

    Contributed by Ty Tamasaka on Jul 26, 2011
    based on 6 ratings
     | 5,562 views

    This sermon is to give a clear presentation of the Gospel to young people to help them understand "what Jesus is after" in their lives.

    What Jesus is After I know in the beginning, things can be awkward, but let me encouarge you, walking with God is the most eternal decision you can ever make. I remember awhile back, when my wife, who was my girlfriend at the time, went to church and it was just hard for me to ...read more

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    Denomination: Other

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    Family Relations (Roles For Parents And Children) Series

    Contributed by D Marion Clark on Jul 23, 2012
     | 7,403 views

    Presents the roles and behavior of parents (especially fathers) and children.

    Introduction This is one Bible passage that talks directly to children and so this sermon will directly address them. Hopefully the adults will listen in and learn something as well. Text “Children, obey your parents in the Lord, for this is right.” You know what “obey your ...read more

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    Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

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    Success In Christ Series

    Contributed by Joseph Stapleton on Jul 23, 2012
     | 8,973 views

    Each of us wants to be a better Christian, God has already given us EVERYTHING we need according to 2 Peter 1:3-5, journey with me trhough this great text.

    SUCCESS IN CHRIST I think that I can say with some degree of confidence that there are many people in this room this morning that would like to be better Christians. I would include myself in that statement, and I can speak for my wife as well. I KNOW, without a doubt that many people here today, ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

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    Does God Find Us Delightful Or Disgusting?

    Contributed by Monty Newton on Jul 31, 2012
    based on 1 rating
     | 5,240 views

    Only a fool is unaffected by what affects God.

    Title: Does God Find Us Delightful or Disgusting? Text: Psalm 14 Thesis: Only a fool is unaffected by what affects God. Introduction I confess, I am still feeling the bleakness of the tragic mass shooting in Aurora last week. This text is a bleak text for those who live and act without regard to ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

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    The Challenge Of Complete Commitment Series

    Contributed by Chris Kelly on Aug 19, 2012
    based on 4 ratings
     | 10,714 views

    What I at first thought was a dry and boring book with no relevance to my life, turned out to be one of the most profound and exciting books in the bible, with full of application to my life! Learn how to make it through the "wilderness" of this life succ

    The Challenge of Complete Commitment Series: A Biblical Guide to Wilderness Survival September 18, 2011 Hi, I'm Samson... how many of you have heard of me? I heard your pastor was going to be preaching from Numbers 6 this morning, which is all about "The Nazarite Vow". So, since I'm the most ...read more

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    Denomination: Wesleyan

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    A Healthy Body Series

    Contributed by Dennis Davidson on Aug 27, 2012
    based on 8 ratings
     | 18,821 views

    A believer's consecration to God & his transformed lifestyle is demonstrated in his exercising his spiritual gifts in & for the body of Christ. The basic idea is that every believer is a living part of the body of Christ & each member has a spiritual fun

    ROMANS 12:3-6 A HEALTHY BODY After World War II, a group of German students volunteered to help rebuild an ENGLISH CATHEDRAL that had been severely damaged by German bombs. As work progressed, they became concerned about a large statue of Jesus, whose arms were outstretched ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Happy New Year Series

    Contributed by Ken Henson on Aug 28, 2012
    based on 4 ratings
     | 8,169 views

    People in the world think you are going to be happy if you pursue what you like - your dreams and desires, but Jesus tells us in the Beatitudes what makes us truly happy - O how blessed are...the poor in spirt, those who mourn, the meek... - you see the c

    My message this morning is titled “Happy New Year.” Part of the reason for that is because we are going to take a look at the Beatitudes. In the Beatitudes, Jesus said, “O how blessed are the …” and the word there “blessed” is makarios, which means, ...read more

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    Denomination: *other

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    Christian Behavior 101 Series

    Contributed by David Owens on May 21, 2012
     | 10,593 views

    Paul ended the first letter to the Thessalonians with a grab bag of commands and instructions. These form a basic introduction to Christian attitudes and behaviors. If we can incorporate these simple basics into our lives, we will be very effective in o

    Introduction: A. Children often say some of the funniest things, and yet children occasionally say remarkable or insightful things. 1. Here are some insightful gems from children: a. “Never trust a dog to watch your food.” b. “When your dad is mad and asks you, ‘Do I ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

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    Filled With The Holy Spirit

    Contributed by Cameron Bottema on May 28, 2012
    based on 1 rating
     | 12,187 views

    A Biblical understanding of being filled with the Holy Spirit, as observed from the Text of Scripture.

    FILLED WITH THE HOLY SPIRIT Acts 2:1-21 Text: Acts 2:4a “And they were all filled with the Holy Spirit.” Being filled with the Holy Spirit, or being full of the Holy Spirit, or being baptized by or in the Holy Spirit are phrases that mean different things to different people in the ...read more

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    Denomination: Friends

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    An Exalted Nation Series

    Contributed by Curry Pikkaart on May 29, 2012
    based on 1 rating
     | 10,806 views

    It was the task of the prophets to help Israel see herself as God saw her. As one such prophet Jeremiah’s task was to help Israel understand what it meant to be a nation under God. And while Israel was, and ever will be, the only nation chosen by God, any

    “A Nation Under God: An Exalted Nation” Prov. 14:34; Jer. 17:5-13 One of our sons and his family spent some time vacationing at our home. I took some days off to spend time with them – especially to play with our grandchildren. Some months later they went to California to spend ...read more

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    Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

  • Dennis Davidson avatar

    That The World May Hear Series

    Contributed by Dennis Davidson on Jun 4, 2012
    based on 39 ratings
     | 22,479 views

    The Gospel is the power of God unto salvation to every one who believes. God desires that every person have an opportunity to respond to the gospel & call upon Him. Since Jesus Christ is Lord of all, the Gospel should be proclaimed to all.

    ROMANS 10: 13-17 THAT THE WORLD MAY HEAR [Romans 1:16-17] The preceding verses have been disproving that salvation is only for the Jews, or the chosen people. [The Scriptures have powerfully argued that eternal salvation is by faith in Christ and not by good works, heritage, or law keeping.] ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist