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  • MELVIN NEWLAND avatar

    Putting First Things First

    Contributed by Melvin Newland on Jan 24, 2001
    based on 209 ratings
     | 33,079 views

    It has taken us generations of self-study to come up with 3 major "wants" in life. Yet Jesus knew it all along!

    MELVIN M. NEWLAND, MINISTER CENTRAL CHRISTIAN, BROWNSVILLE, TX A. Psychologists tell us that there are 3 major "wants" in life. The first "want" is to want comfort - to want food when we are hungry, to want something to drink when we are thirsty, to want a cool place when we are ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

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    Beatitudes (Part I)

    Contributed by Gerry Pratt on May 25, 2002
    based on 25 ratings
     | 3,400 views

    A verse-by-verse treatise on part of Matthew, chapter five.

    We have read, many times, the passage labeled “The Beatitudes”. A. They have been cited in preaching and used in teaching. 1. I do not believe, however, that we have seen the tremendous importance of these verses.... nor has it been impressed upon us, just how ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

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    Islam- Submission To Whom?

    Contributed by Davon Huss on Nov 1, 2001
    based on 185 ratings
     | 6,588 views

    Comparing Christianity to Islam, Jesus Christ to Mohammed.

    Sermon for 10/28/2001 Submission to Whom? Colossians 2:8 Adapted from an outline on Pastor’s Pastor Introduction: A. David Brown- What’s going on? The sidewalks are swarming with excited children masquerading as every imaginable creature and character. There is Batman and the Joker, Wonder ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

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    Hope For A Hopeless Generation

    Contributed by Scott Cox on Nov 17, 2000
    based on 144 ratings
     | 11,726 views

    An Evaluation of our Nation. A consideration of where we have come from, where we are now, where we are headed as a nation. A biblical perspective.

    Introduction: The eyes of the world are focused on the United States of America right now. Many Americans are living with a sense of suspense. Who will be the next president? What does the future hold for the United States of America? Today I want to look at our nation from a biblical ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Servant Leaders Series

    Contributed by Damien Spikereit on Nov 27, 2000
    based on 142 ratings
     | 14,747 views

    What the church needs are leaders who will follow the example of Christ and be an example themselves of what it means to be a servant.

    - You've heard from Katie, Annie and Darren... but now it's my turn. Why am I thankful for Berean CC? Well there are many reasons, I am thankful for the love and support that you have all shown us over the past 2 and a half years. In our moments of discouragement, and frustration you have ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

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    The Spirit Led Life Part 7 (Patience) Series

    Contributed by Joe Bedy on Feb 27, 2002
    based on 134 ratings
     | 14,949 views

    Patience in the lives of Christians as in God can actually hold the door of salvation open to non-believers.

    Gal 5:22 But the fruit of the Spirit is love, joy, peace, patience, kindness, goodness, faithfulness, Gal 5:23 gentleness, self-control; against such things there is no law. I have been preaching on the fruits of the Spirit, tonight we are looking at a very difficult fruit to obtain and that is ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

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    Against Pride And Prejudice

    Contributed by Jerry Flury on Mar 10, 2002
    based on 54 ratings
     | 8,611 views

    A study on a prideful attitude

    LUKE 14:7-14 "AND HE PUT FORTH A PARABLE TO THOSE WHICH WERE BIDDEN, WHEN HE MARKED HOW THEY CHOSE OUT THE CHIEF ROOMS; SAYING UNTO THEM, 8’WHEN YOU ARE BIDDEN OF ANY MAN TO A WEDDING, SIT NOT DOWN IN THE HIGHEST ROOM; LEST A MORE HONORABLE MAN THAN YOU BE BIDDEN OF HIM. 9AND HE THAT BADE YOU AND ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Marriage And Divorce Series

    Contributed by Rob Morton on Jun 5, 2001
    based on 159 ratings
     | 18,613 views

    God’s view of divorce and his ideal for marriage. The beginning of a series giving God’s guidlines for becoming one flesh within marriage.

    Becoming One Flesh Part 1, Commitment. May 20th Matthew 19:1-9; Malachi 2:10; 13-16. My sermon today is about marriage and divorce. This is always a very difficult subject because there is so much pain involved for those who have suffered divorce. In fact, the last time I preached on divorce ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

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    The Mark Of The Beast

    Contributed by Melvin Maughmer, Jr. on Aug 8, 2003
    based on 66 ratings
     | 14,713 views

    The actual design of the mark of the beast is not known, but the spirit of the mark of the beast is in exsistance today.

    “The Mark of the Beast” by Elder Melvin L. Maughmer, Jr. The mark of the beast is something that many people are curious about but have great reservations in trying to fully understand. Superstitions, uncertainty, and fear have gripped the minds of people and have caused society to live a life ...read more

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    Denomination: Apostolic

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    From Curiosity To Conversion

    Contributed by Sol Madlambayan on Sep 24, 2003
    based on 40 ratings
     | 5,598 views

    Life changing experience its reality.

    August 10, 2003 HOLY SPIRIT BLESS US LUKE 19: 1-10 (From Curiosity to Conversion) A Chief of the IRS way back in Jesus’ times was converted to Christ! Is that good news to you? I really love this story because of the fact that no matter what position/status you have, conversion must take place ...read more

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    Denomination: Methodist

  • Pat Cook avatar

    Worshipping An Empty God Series

    Contributed by Pat Cook on Aug 31, 2004
    based on 9 ratings
     | 5,725 views

    Part 4 in Elijah series - idolatry, even in the lives of believers, and how to spot it and kill it.

    1 Kings 18:16-29,40 – Worshipping an Empty God There is a story about the President of Labatt’s Brewery, who went over to the Vatican for a private audience with the Pope. The meeting went something like this: “Holy Father, we are prepared to make a donation of $10 million to the church ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Jesus Is The Only Way To God? True Of False

    Contributed by Dan Borchert on Sep 23, 2004
    based on 6 ratings
     | 2,959 views

    Is Jesus the only way to God? What if I live a good life? What if I choose my own way?

    John 14:5-21 Jesus is the Only Way to God – True or False? Introduction A. How many people like things done your way? B. I do! C. There are things that I want done the way I want them done, or else do not do them! D. Often someone will come to me and tell me their idea of how to do something E. I ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian Missionary Alliance

  • Matt Hoffmann avatar

    Let His Freedom Ring

    Contributed by Matt Hoffmann on Oct 27, 2004
    based on 35 ratings
     | 7,399 views

    This is a reformation sermon designed to deepen our appreciation of the freedom we have in Christ

    Happy Reformation Day. Today is an important day. It is the perfect day to talk about Freedom. As this current election closes in, we are blessed to have the freedom to cast a vote for the person we would like to be our leader. But the sad truth is, in this country, and in many others, ...read more

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    Denomination: Lutheran

  • Wesley Bishop avatar

    Atm

    Contributed by Wesley Bishop on Mar 14, 2004
    based on 46 ratings
     | 9,310 views

    This is about the Anointing, Trials and Ministry of Jesus.

    Turn with me to Mark 1. Read Mark 1:9-15. There are three things we see in this passage. There is anointing, trial and ministry. Anointing Jesus had to be anointed by the Holy Spirit before he could start his earthly ministry. For the first thirty years of his life, he was a carpenter in the ...read more

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    Denomination: Wesleyan

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    "Temptation"

    Contributed by Ray Scott on Mar 17, 2004
    based on 24 ratings
     | 11,472 views

    This message looks at the temptation of Christ ... and the process of temptation in James 1:12-16.

    “Temptation” INTRODUCTION: Have you been tempted lately? Personally, I’m not tempted to sin very much … only 40-50 times a day! There are 2 words in the Greek that the Bible uses for “temptation”. 1.- PEIRAZO – this is a testing for the purpose of seeing what is good OR evil in something … to ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist