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  • Steve Shepherd avatar

    We Are Forgiven!

    Contributed by Steve Shepherd on Dec 14, 2000
    based on 180 ratings
     | 16,088 views

    We are forgiven in Christ.

    WE ARE FORGIVEN! Rom. 5:8-11 INTRO.- Forgiveness if a beautiful thing, but not everyone expresses it or demonstrates it. ILL.- A couple had been married for 15 years. They were having more than the usual marital disagreements. They wanted to make their marriage work, however, and agreed on an ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

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    Jesus' Virgin Birth Series

    Contributed by Todd Riley on Dec 19, 2000
    based on 128 ratings
     | 7,732 views

    An exposition of Isaiah 7

    Islington Baptist Church December 17, 2000 Isaiah 7 Scriptures: II Chronicles 28, Matthew 1:18-25, Luke 1:26-38 Last week I began a series that is focused upon various Messianic prophecies of the OT scriptures. Old Testament words from God regarding the future Savior and what he would be like ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Getting Ready For Christmas

    Contributed by Melvin Newland on Dec 21, 2000
    based on 106 ratings
     | 9,672 views

    How do we handle the fact that it is His birthday, & so few are paying any attention to Him at all?

    MELVIN M. NEWLAND, MINISTER CENTRAL CHRISTIAN, BROWNSVILLE, TX A. You have probably heard the old saying that there are 3 types of people: people who make things happen, people who watch things happen, & people who have no earthly idea what is happening. There are many who ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

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    Do You Care?

    Contributed by Melvin Newland on Jan 31, 2001
    based on 625 ratings
     | 160,426 views

    We do fall or get knocked down at times, don't we? And how wonderful it is when we have a friend who cares enough to lift us up, dust us off, & help us continue on.

    MELVIN M. NEWLAND, MINISTER RIDGE CHAPEL, KANSAS, OK (Revised: 2011) A. Sometimes when people are leaving after a church service they say, "Boy, I wish so & so had been here to hear that message." But I don't want you to do that this morning. I want you to take it ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

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    Survivor: Dealing With Conflict In Your Tribe Series

    Contributed by Rick Stacy on Feb 12, 2001
    based on 90 ratings
     | 5,467 views

    Part 2 of 3 part Survivor Series: How You are responsible to change the reality in your life and deal with conflict in your family.

    Conflict In Your Tribe It was a dark afternoon and the rain was coming down in big heavy drops... The kids and I were on our way across the back roads to pickup Donna from her work setting up a new and not yet open Meijer’s store in South Dayton. My oldest daughter was a sullen and rebellious ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

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    A Vision From Heaven

    Contributed by Melvin Newland on Feb 14, 2001
    based on 198 ratings
     | 14,443 views

    Over & over again, the world is doing its best to plant some visions in our minds. Well, God is in the business of planting visions, too.

    MELVIN M. NEWLAND, MINISTER RIDGE CHAPEL, KANSAS, OK (Revised: 2012) ILL. I heard a story some time ago of a missionary in Africa who gave a Bible to an African man. When it was given to him, the man hugged it close & expressed great appreciation for the ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

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    Palm Sunday - Almost!

    Contributed by Melvin Newland on Feb 19, 2001
    based on 502 ratings
     | 118,133 views

    Pilate is not the only one who has played the game of "almost." Most of us have played that game, too.

    MELVIN M. NEWLAND, MINISTER RIDGE CHAPEL, KANSAS, OK Revised: 2015) ILL. On the southern border of the empire of Cyrus, there lived a great chieftain named Cagular who tore to shreds & completely defeated the various detachments of Cyrus’ army sent to subdue him. Finally the emperor, ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

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    Do You Want Joy, Real Joy?

    Contributed by Melvin Newland on Feb 20, 2001
    based on 707 ratings
     | 65,141 views

    I think Matthew wrote these Beatitudes down in the exact order that Jesus spoke them. And I believe Jesus had a reason for putting them in this particular order.

    MELVIN NEWLAND, MINISTER RIDGE CHAPEL, KANSAS, OK (REVISED: 2016) TEXT: Matthew 5:1-12 There is a beautiful chorus that begins with these words, "Do you want joy, real joy, wonderful joy? Then let Jesus come into your heart." And this morning we will look ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

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    The Master Theif

    Contributed by Rick Gillespie- Mobley on Mar 23, 2001
    based on 56 ratings
     | 6,313 views

    This sermon deals with being ready for the second coming of Jesus Christ.

    The Master Thief 8/20/95 Psalm 24:1-10 Luke 12:35-48 Text 1 Thessalonians 5:1-12 What makes for a really good thief. A good thief has an eye for good merchandise. What would you think of a thief who’d break in and steal someone’s dirty laundry and smelly garbage bag?. A good thief has ...read more

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    Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

  • Phillip Davis avatar

    Faith For The Next Level - 1 Series

    Contributed by Phillip Davis on Mar 24, 2001
    based on 64 ratings
     | 44,310 views

    Life is a journey learn how to have an enjoyable trip

    THEME: “FAITH – VISION – FOCUS” TEXT: HEBREWS 11:01 – 10; GENESIS 12:01 - 04 TOPIC: “HOW TO GET TO THE NEXT LEVEL” PART 1 Introduction: One of the most frustrating and confusing things we encounter in our earthly journey is those times when we seem to be moving…without making progress. You ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

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    The Hammer And The Donkey

    Contributed by David Limiero on May 1, 2001
    based on 54 ratings
     | 7,854 views

    A narrative message for Palm Sunday contrasting the arrival of "The Hammer" (Judas Maccabeus) with that of Jesus.

    FIRST MOVEMENT: The Hammer They called him “the Hammer.” He probably got the name from his style of warfare. He attacked hard and fast, guerrilla-warfare style. The Hammer was a seasoned warrior. And, because of his success against overwhelming odds, he was a hero to his fellow Israelis. Israel ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

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    There's No Place Like Home Series

    Contributed by Greg Nance on May 3, 2001
    based on 87 ratings
     | 16,037 views

    Jesus calms our troubled hearts when he tells us the end of the story. He is coming again to take us home.

    Comforting a Troubled Heart. John 14:1-4 When I was a little boy I remember having nightmares. There were two things that used to scare me to death. One was witches and the other was skeletons. Ooo! I hated those things! It all started when I saw the Wizard of Oz. It was Sunday evening and ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

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    Schoolyard Violence (Opening The Circle)

    Contributed by David Swinney on May 11, 2001
    based on 64 ratings
     | 6,488 views

    The only Biblical, Christian response to the violence of our society is to let the love of Jesus be the rule for the way that we treat others.

    Schoolyard Violence (Opening the Circle) Matthew 5: 21-26; 38-48 Sunday Morning, March 11, 2001 Introduction: The Bus Ride Home The boy was already a little worried when he walked up the stairs to of the school bus. He was running late that afternoon, and the front seats, the ones near the ...read more

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    Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

  • Mary Lewis avatar

    Playing Defense In The Game Of Love Series

    Contributed by Mary Lewis on May 11, 2001
    based on 79 ratings
     | 5,313 views

    If God loves us so much, why don’t we always live in that love?

    Introduction I’ve taken several long road trips in the last year. I’ve discovered that the best way for me to maintain my alertness and my sanity is to listen to audio books. I’ve become a fan of Tom Bodett, the guy who does the Motel 6 ads, whose most famous line was “We’ll leave the light on for ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    The Surprising Appearance Series

    Contributed by Lynell Friesen on May 24, 2001
    based on 64 ratings
     | 5,718 views

    Isaiah predicts the arrival of the Servant of Yahweh as a surprise. What does that mean to us?

    A friend told me about being in a boat hunting Canadian Geese in the dead of winter on a freezing lake. Bone cold the three of them in a 16-foot aluminum boat hold out for a few more minutes of light and the last chance at a goose. Sure enough their patience is rewarded. Overhead they hear a ...read more

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    Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed