Sermons on Hacksaw Ridge:

What They Saw That Day

Contributed by Michael Hollinger on Nov 10, 2005

It’s easy to miss him, but we need to see Jesus SO: I want people to envision what it would have been like to see Jesus, and understand that while Jesus’ is not a plastic polyanna, he is hope and glory.

Title: What They Saw That Day Text: Luke 2:25 – 35 FCF: It’s easy to miss him, but we need to see Jesus SO: I want people to envision what it would have been like to see Jesus, and understand that while Jesus’ is not a plastic polyanna, he is hope and glory. Outline: I. What Everybody Else Saw (A ...read more

Scripture: Luke 2:25-35

Denomination: Baptist

Count Your Blessings

Contributed by Tad Mills on Nov 19, 2005

A Thanksgiving Sermon based on Psalm 65

Count Your Blessings, Name Them One By One I love that old hymn "Count Your Blessings" it’s one of my favorites. When upon life’s billows you are tempest tossed, when you are discouraged, thinking all is lost, Count your many blessings, name them one by one, And it will surprise you what the ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 65:1-13

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Be Still And Know That I Am God

Contributed by Paul Fritz on Dec 31, 2003

Even though war and destruction are all around us as seen daily on TV the Lord will ultimately be victorious. God is telling us that despite the seeming instabiity of the times all we have to do is be stand quietly and watch how the Almighty displays His

Be Still and Know That I Am God (Psa 46:8-11) Today, Tom Ridge issued another warning to elevate the terror alert to high alert to put the nation in a state of readiness for another attack by terrorists. We live at time of high alert when anxiety seems to be running at a fever pitch and yet God ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 46:8-11

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

A Return To Eden

Contributed by Jim Kane on Sep 4, 2003

God will bring our lives back to perfection!

MELVIN M. NEWLAND, MINISTER RIDGE CHAPEL, KANSAS, OK (REVISED: 2015) (Powerpoints used with this message are available at no charge. Just email me at mnewland@sstelco.com and request #332.) Years ago, when our children were small, I learned a lot about being a parent. But ...read more

Scripture: Revelation 21:1-27

Denomination: Church Of God

God Heard Them!

Contributed by Melvin Newland on Jul 28, 2002

It says that God heard them. Well, of course He did. Doesn’t the Bible teach that He hears our prayers? But wait a minute! It doesn’t say they were praying.

MELVIN M. NEWLAND, MINISTER RIDGE CHAPEL, KANSAS, OK (This is basically my adaptation of an excellent sermon by Bruce Howell entitled "The Day God Eavesdropped.") A. This morning we’re going to look at a passage of Scripture found in the very last book in the O.T., the book of Malachi. ...read more

Scripture: Malachi 3:13-18

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

The Secret Of Jesus' Power

Contributed by Ray Navarro on Dec 12, 2001

How Jesus, as a man, found strength, guidance and grace as a direct result of His constant prayer life.

INTRODUCTION 1940’s - The Manhattan Project § SECRET project; precious few who knew about it § To personnel at the assembly plant of the secret project in Oak Ridge, Tennessee, it was known as Project "S-Y." § To the Joint Chiefs, it was known as "S-1" § To the head of the Department of War, "X" § ...read more

Scripture: Luke 5:15-16

Denomination: Adventist

Saved To Serve

Contributed by Mark Hensley on May 31, 2001

Heather is a single 30-year-old hairstylist from British Columbia. When asked why don’t you attend Church? This was her reply:

West Greeley Baptist Church June 3rd 2001 John 12: 26 “Saved to serve” By Pastor Mark Hensley 26Whoever serves me must follow me; and where I am, my servant also will be. My Father will honor the one who serves me. John 12:26 Introduction: Heather is ...read more

Scripture: John 12:26

Denomination: Baptist

Getting Over; Getting Other; Getting On

Contributed by Russell Brownworth on Aug 16, 2004

Sharing our faith is our reason for existing as a church. Knowing that and doing it are sometimes far strangers.

THE WINDOW Bible Teaching Ministry of CEDAR LODGE BAPTIST CHURCH Thomasville, NC a fellowship of faith, family and friendships --------------------------------------------- August 8, 2004 1The former treatise have I made, O Theophilus, of all that Jesus began both to do and teach, 2Until the day ...read more

Scripture: Acts 1:1-11

Denomination: United Methodist

How God Speaks To Us Series

Contributed by Shawn Drake on Sep 23, 2003

This is the 4th sermon in the series "David’s Lamp".

MELVIN M. NEWLAND, MINISTER RIDGE CHAPEL, KANSAS, OK (REVISED: 2017) (Powerpoints used with this message are available for free. Just email me at mnewland@sstelco.com and request #335.) TEXT: Luke 1:26-38; Matthew 2:13; Psalms 127:3; Hebrews 4:15 ILL. Most of you are ...read more

Denomination: Baptist

The Fruit Of The Spirit - Love

Contributed by Bruce Allen on Oct 20, 2003

Love is the first aspect of the fruit of the Spirit. As Paul said, W/O love I am nothing.

Galatians 5:22-23 Fruit of the Spirit – Love But the fruit of the Spirit is love, joy, peace, longsuffering, kindness, goodness, faithfulness, gentleness, self control. Against such things there is no law. [NKJV] OPENING REMARKS – 1. Word Study One of the most common ways to help one ...read more

Scripture: Galatians 5:22-23

Denomination: Baptist

A Joyful Heart

Contributed by Melvin Newland on Nov 13, 2001

Someone says, "All right, preacher, I hear you. But circumstances in my life aren’t that good. Things have been tough. Just why should my heart be filled with joy?" Let me mention 3 reasons.

MELVIN NEWLAND, MINISTER RIDGE CHAPEL, KANSAS, OK (Revised: 2013) The basic point of some of my messages in recent months has been that, for most people, their faith - what they have been taught, what they believe - makes all the difference in the way they act, in the values they hold dear, ...read more

Scripture: Proverbs 17:22

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Overwhelming Love

Contributed by Melvin Newland on Jan 24, 2001

There is no record of anyone ever coming to Jesus & telling Him, "Lord, I love you." But here is a woman who expressed her love in the only way she knew how.

MELVIN M. NEWLAND, MINISTER RIDGE CHAPEL, KANSAS, OK (REVISED: 2016) TEXT: Mark 14:3-9 The scene is Bethany, a village just a few miles from Jerusalem, & the time is the night before Jesus' triumphal entry. In just a few days He will be arrested, tried, convicted, ...read more

Scripture: Mark 14:3-9

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Why Am I Here?

Contributed by Melvin Newland on Feb 19, 2001

Have you ever asked yourself, "Why did God permit me to wake up this morning? Why is my heart still beating? Why am I here?" You see, God has a reason. What is the purpose of my continued existence?

MELVIN M. NEWLAND, MINISTER RIDGE CHAPEL, KANSAS, OK (REVISED: 2019) WHY AM I HERE? GOD’S PURPOSE FOR OUR LIFE TEXT: Ecclesiastes 1:1 14; Ephesians 1:4-5,10; 2 Corinthians 5:19 ILL. I had a tremendous respect & admiration for Pres. Ronald Reagan & the ...read more

Scripture: Ecclesiastes 1:1-14, Romans 8:28-29, Ephesians 1:4-5, 2 Corinthians 5:19

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Temptations Americans Face

Contributed by Melvin Newland on Feb 20, 2001

May I dare to be a prophet today? There is so much that is right in our land, but allow me for a moment to look at the other side - at 3 temptations that I think Americans are facing.

MELVIN M. NEWLAND, MINISTER RIDGE CHAPEL, KANSAS, OK (Revised: 2021) TEXT: Acts 7:51-52; Luke 13:34 Feelings of patriotism tend to flow rather freely at this time of the year. When we sing the "Star Spangled Banner," or hear a choir sing about America & the ...read more

Scripture: Luke 13:34, Acts 7:51-52

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Christmas - The Cries Of Christmas

Contributed by Melvin Newland on Oct 10, 2001

It’s Christmas time, & all kinds of sounds remind us of that - bells ringing, choirs singing, & music filling the air. But in the midst of all the joyous sounds there are other sounds - sounds of anguish & grief.

MELVIN M. NEWLAND, MINISTER RIDGE CHAPEL, KANSAS, OK (Revised: 2021) THE CRIES OF CHRISTMAS or DO YOU HEAR WHAT I HEAR? TEXT: Matthew 2:13 18 PP #194BW A. This month has been filled with the sounds of Christmas - bells ringing, choirs singing, & ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 2:13-18

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ