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  • MELVIN NEWLAND avatar

    Memorial Day - A Great Cloud Of Witnesses!

    Contributed by Melvin Newland on Jul 9, 2012
    based on 7 ratings
     | 21,755 views

    But remembering God’s goodness & blessings is not enough! It must also result in some positive actions. Let me suggest 3 things we can do as we remember the blessings & mercies of God.

    MELVIN M. NEWLAND, MINISTER RIDGE CHAPEL, KANSAS, OK (Revised: 2010) A. Tomorrow is officially designated as a holiday marked in many communities by a variety of solemn observances. All across the United States people will gather in ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

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    When Worship Is Pointed The Right Direction

    Contributed by Sherm Nichols on Nov 17, 2011
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    An examination of worship to help people better understand how meditating on the person of God is the basis of our worship, and to practice that before we leave the building Meant to be preached at the very beginning of a worship hour and then followed b

    Isaiah 6:1-5, Ezekiel 1:22-28; Psalm 8,29,95; Titus 1:16 Introduction - Barbara McKeever, Urbana, Ohio -- Said that in the middle of a soloist's number at church, her young grandson Chandler tugged her sleeve and whispered, "She can't sing very well, can she?" She knew that the woman had a ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

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    Be Encouragers

    Contributed by Andrew Moffatt on Nov 19, 2011
    based on 4 ratings
     | 16,684 views

    We 'The Church' are called to be differant, not of the world even. We are directed to encourage one another, there is so much that God has done for us so much we can encourage one another about - awesome stuff this encouraging!

    Be Encouragers! Hebrews 10:24-25, Encouragement vs The Great Kiwi Knocking Machine! Play the Song ‘You Ugly’, I just thought we could do with a little entertainment this morning prior to the sermon as you see this song came out of the United States of America, only in the U.S eh what a ...read more

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    Denomination: Salvation Army

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    Perfection Series

    Contributed by Steve Shepherd on Nov 22, 2011
    based on 54 ratings
     | 54,174 views

    1- Don’t think you are there 2- Forget the past 3- Press on toward the goal

    INTRO.- ILL.- PERFECTIONISM and bowling? Odds against rolling a perfect 300 in the game are about 225,000 to one. And one bowler appropriately collapsed when he qualified to join that brotherhood of 300. Another bowler just couldn’t bring himself to play the final ball of an otherwise perfect ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

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    The God Of Glory Is What?? Series

    Contributed by Steven Simala Grant on Nov 27, 2012
     | 6,395 views

    This is an introduction to exploring the meaning of the Glory of God.

    The Glory of God is what?? Sept 16, 2012 Intro: What actually is “the glory of God”? It’s a familiar phrase, we read it in Scripture, it shows up in our songs, sometimes even in our language or our prayers we hear ourselves using that language – “the glory of ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

  • Jeff Strite avatar

    The Trademark Of The Covenant Series

    Contributed by Jeff Strite on Sep 29, 2019
    based on 4 ratings
     | 9,066 views

    Circumcision was the "trade mark" of the Old Covenant. But what difference could that make to us? We're no longer commanded to be circumcised as they were back then.

    Back in the 1990s, Reader’s Digest told the story of a soldier who was serving as a guard through the night. Early in the morning, he reported to his commanding officer who demanded, “Did you sleep well while on duty?” “What made you think that I fell asleep?” asked the surprised soldier. “Look ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

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    Joined To The Lord-1 Series

    Contributed by Byron Sherman on Nov 7, 2017
     | 5,179 views

    1 of 6. The apostle Paul warned the church at Corinth of the inherent danger of sexual immorality. God must be allowed to control our bodies. But Why? When you/we are Joined to the Lord...

    JOINED To The LORD-I—1Corinthians 6:12-20 Uncontrollable Christians Attention: When I was a kid, I used to play in Mr. Trexler’s cow & horse pasture, which was about a football field’s distance away from our house. I would open up the strands of barbed wire & slip thru & explore the pasture. In my ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    God's Illogical Demand Series

    Contributed by Jeff Strite on Mar 13, 2016
    based on 11 ratings
     | 24,665 views

    I thought God hated child sacrifice? What is God doing asking Abraham to sacrifice his only son?

    OPEN: I read the true story of a woman who told of the time she was teaching the toddler-age Sunday school class. Part of the reason she taught there was that her daughter was in that class. During one lesson on creation she was trying to make the concept as understandable as possible, so she ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

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    And By The Word Of Their Testimony

    Contributed by John Gaston on Mar 14, 2016
     | 13,320 views

    Witnessing is almost a lost art among Christians, but Biblically, it's vital to our faith and obedience. One benefit to those who testify is victory over the world and the devil.

    “AND BY THE WORD OF THEIR TESTIMONY” Rev. 12:11 INTRODUCTION A. HUMOR: SLEEPING PREFERENCES 1. Three college students -- one from India, one a Jew from Israel and the third a Yankee from New York University -- were having trouble finding a room for the night. After much searching, ...read more

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    Denomination: Assembly Of God

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    How Do You See The World?

    Contributed by Joel Pankow on Sep 10, 2020
     | 2,710 views

    Paul saw the world through cross colored glasses. How do you view it?

    9.13.20 Galatians 6:14 But far be it from me to boast, except in the cross of our Lord Jesus Christ, through which the world has been crucified to me and I to the world. How Do You See the World? I. It starts with how you look at yourself What do you personally take pride in? Within ...read more

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    Denomination: Lutheran

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    Almost

    Contributed by Derrick Strickland on Mar 19, 2016
    based on 2 ratings
     | 8,785 views

    Pilate would tell you today that when it comes to deciding for Christ… Almost is never enough.

    INTRO: 1. Pilate…a man who in his lifetime knew so much prestige and so much power. a. He had many times been the guest of Caesar himself. b. He had ruled over thousands in his lifetime. c. His word was as good as law. d. Held the lives of so many in his hands. e. He lived ...read more

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    Denomination: Pentecostal

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    Just One Scarlet Cord

    Contributed by Derrick Strickland on Mar 19, 2016
    based on 4 ratings
     | 12,265 views

    Rahab's simple faith and obedience demonstrates the power of just one scarlet cord - the blood of Jesus Christ - over our lives.

    Joshua 2:1-7, 17-21 INTRO: NOTE: Before Message give background of what is taking place. 1. ILL. A USA Today article spotlights multi-billionaire Ted Turner. Turner is the Time Warner Vice Chairman who also happens to be the country's largest landowner with more than 1.6 million acres, on ...read more

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    Denomination: Pentecostal

  • Wayne Lawson avatar

    Don't Bury It Yet

    Contributed by Wayne Lawson on Jan 13, 2020
    based on 5 ratings
     | 27,437 views

    There are times when there seems to be a disconnect between our walk with God and the outcome of our prayers. Sometimes circumstances can seem to contradict the fact that God is watching over our lives and guiding its events for our good.

    TITLE: DON’T BURY IT YET SCRIPTURE: II KINGS 4:8-37 A common precursor among new preachers when they want to preach about faith is to ask the congregation - “how many of you have faith?” • The question actually doesn’t make sense because there is no such thing as “people who have faith” and ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Thriving In A Hostile Environment

    Contributed by Bright Adeyeye on Jan 22, 2020
    based on 1 rating
     | 15,037 views

    The Bible doesn’t promise that life on earth would be pleasant for believers. Neither is it the will of God for us to just strive or survive; His plan is for us to thrive and be fruitful.

    THRIVING IN A HOSTILE ENVIRONMENT "12 Then Isaac sowed in that land, and reaped in the same year a hundredfold; and the Lord blessed him. 13 The man began to prosper, and continued prospering until he became very prosperous; 14 for he had possessions of flocks and possessions of herds and a ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

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    Part 8 - Vital Elements Of Worship Series

    Contributed by Dr. Bradford Reaves on Feb 27, 2020
    based on 1 rating
     | 8,181 views

    What is important to a worship service in the house of God?

    When we’re talking about worship, what is important to you? What do you want in a worship service? For some people is a comfortable, distraction-free environment. For other people, it’s making sure they’re in a good-sized congregation. Others might list style of music, the design of the ...read more

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    Denomination: Brethren