Sermons on Holy Spirit In Believers:

Living La' Vida Loca Series

Contributed by Antonio Torrence on Dec 9, 2000

This sermon is about the dangers of pursuing the wrong things in life.

"Living La Vida Loca (the Wild Life)" - Judges 16 Reverend Antonio L. Torrence, Pastor of the Cross of Life Lutheran Church I yet believe that it is equally important that the saints are socially relevant as well as biblically correct and theologically sound. It is important for us to be some ...read more

Scripture: Judges 16:1-31

Denomination: Lutheran

Facing Our Fears

Contributed by Melvin Newland on Dec 19, 2000

If God can deliver the Psalmist from his fears, then He can do it for us today, too.

MELVIN M. NEWLAND, MINISTER CENTRAL CHRISTIAN, BROWNSVILLE, TX A. We’re 4 weeks into the new year, & it is natural for us, as we try to peer into the future, to wonder if we should be excited about its potential, or should we be quaking in fear because of its uncertainties? ILL. ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 34:4, Psalm 34:4-8

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Run The Race!

Contributed by Melvin Newland on Dec 20, 2000

Finishing the race is critically important to all of us who would be followers of Jesus. And Hebrews 12:1-3 contains at least 3 pieces of advice that will help each of us faithfully run the race that is before us.

MELVIN M. NEWLAND, MINISTER RIDGE CHAPEL, KANSAS, OK (Revised: 2011) ILL. The 1992 Summer Olympics featured two tremendously heart-rending moments. American sprinter Gail Devers, the clear leader in the 100 meter hurdles, tripped over the last barrier. She agonizingly pulled herself to her knees ...read more

Scripture: Hebrews 12:1-3, Psalm 5:1-12

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

God Has Established . . .

Contributed by Melvin Newland on Dec 20, 2000

"Everyone must submit himself to the governing authorities ..."

MELVIN M. NEWLAND, MINISTER CENTRAL CHRISTIAN, BROWNSVILLE, TX A. This July 4th will be the 22_th birthday of our nation, & people will be celebrating it in many different ways. There will be parades & fireworks, & for most people it will be a day off from work, a holiday, a ...read more

Scripture: Romans 13:1-7

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Mother’s Day - Security Or Insecurity?

Contributed by Melvin Newland on Jan 3, 2001

Let’s talk about family security, and the lack of it; about the things that cause insecurity and the things that can develop security in the home.

MELVIN M. NEWLAND, MINISTER RIDGE CHAPEL, KANSAS, OK A. Today is Mother’s Day, a day on which mothers are specially honored. Many receive cards or flowers or candy as husbands & children try to show them just how much they are loved & appreciated. And many restaurants will ...read more

Scripture: Colossians 3:18-21, Ephesians 5:25

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Thanksgiving - Count Your Blessings!

Contributed by Melvin Newland on Jan 5, 2001

That is why a Thanksgiving message like this is so important. We need this reminder. We need it because it forces us to "add it all up" & recognize where all these things we enjoy actually come from.

MELVIN M. NEWLAND, MINISTER RIDGE CHAPEL, KANSAS, OK (REVISED: 2016) TEXT: Philippians 4:12-13; 1 Corinthians 4:7 ILL. An elderly lady was well-known for her faith, & for her boldness in talking about it. Each morning she would go out on her front porch ...read more

Scripture: 1 Corinthians 4:7, Philippians 4:12-13, Romans 8:28

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Anchors Aweigh Series

Contributed by Bill Prater on Jan 5, 2001

Today, we find ourselves having "crossed over" so to speak into a new year.

NAVIGATING THE NEW YEAR Anchors Aweigh Today we’re going to begin a 4 part series of messages that I’ve titled "Navigating the New Year." I’m going to ask you to join me in the book of Joshua, chapter 4. Before we read our text, let me bring you up to date as to the history of Joshua and the ...read more

Scripture: Joshua 5:1-15, Joshua 4:19

Denomination: Baptist

New Year Assurance In Paul's Triumph Song

Contributed by Owen Bourgaize on Jan 6, 2001

The Christians in Rome were apprehensive as to the future so Paul diagnoses the Problem and finds the Solution in Christ which gives us assurance in entering the New Year.

NEW YEAR ASSURANCE IN PAUL’S TRIUMPH SONG "What will this year bring?" I expect that all of us in our private thoughts, or even spoken, have wondered what’s in store for us. I can’t tell you what will happen, but I suspect that 2008 will be much like 2007. The Earth has been circling the sun a ...read more

Scripture: Romans 8:28-39

Denomination: Baptist

Just Surviving? Series

Contributed by Jeffery Russell on Jan 6, 2001

Its great to survive, but not if that is all we want to do.

Just Surviving? Genesis 9 Jeff Russell Friendship Baptist Church, Langenselbold, Germany The other day I greeted a friend outside the mailroom. I asked, “How is it going?” He said, “We’ll, I’m survivin’.” His statement told me a lot about himself. 1)that he was honest. he wasn’t going to say ...read more

Scripture: Genesis 9:19-29

Denomination: Baptist

Ruth - A Woman Of Character Series

Contributed by Chris Appleby on Jan 23, 2001

Ruth, a pagan widow through her faith becomes the key to Israel’s future and to God’s plan of salvation for the world

Today we continue our series on Heroes of Faith, characters from the Judges, though no longer from the book of Judges. But the setting of our story in that era is made clear in the opening verse of ch 1 of Ruth: "In the days when the judges ruled, there was a famine in the land." Our author ...read more

Scripture: Ruth 3:1

Denomination: Anglican

His Triumphal Entry!

Contributed by Melvin Newland on Jan 24, 2001

Everybody appreciates applause, & Jesus’ triumphal entry into Jerusalem provided an opportunity for the people to lift their voices in praise to God.

MELVIN M. NEWLAND, MINISTER RIDGE CHAPEL, KANSAS, OK The event that is so much a part of this day, Palm Sunday, is recorded in all 4 of the Gospels, but this morning let’s turn to Luke’s account of it, found in Luke 19:28-44. Listen as I read it to you. "After Jesus had said this, He ...read more

Scripture: Luke 19:28-44

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Father's Day - A Baffling Question

Contributed by Melvin Newland on Jan 24, 2001

I’m speaking especially to fathers, for I’m convinced that not until fathers get their act in order will we see a real change for good in our homes & in our society.

MELVIN M. NEWLAND, MINISTER CENTRAL CHRISTIAN, BROWNSVILLE, TX Ephesians 6:4 is a passage of Scripture that probably ought to be read every Father’s Day. It is a passage addressed directly to fathers. Here is what it says. "Fathers, do not exasperate your children; instead, ...read more

Scripture: Ephesians 6:4

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Legacy Of A Lukewarm Heart

Contributed by Mary Lewis on Feb 2, 2001

A lukewarm heart left unattended will ultimately become cold

Legacy of a Lukewarm Heart: 2 Chron. 25 Homiletical Idea: A lukewarm heart left unattended will ultimately become cold 1. Introduction: How is it with your soul? While at seminary, I had the opportunity to meet many wonderful Christians from all over the country and all over the world. There is ...read more

Scripture: 2 Chronicles 25:1-20

Denomination: Baptist

Facing The Facts About Failure - Part One

Contributed by Keith Linkous on Sep 15, 2001

Everyone fails, but not everyone responds to failure the same way. Here are some biblical truths to help people recover from failure.

“All of us have failed, falling way short of fulfilling the beauty of God‘s plan, that which God intended us to be.”(paraphrase of Romans 3:23) Americans have very little patience for losers. A team starts having a losing season, ticket sales plummet. A certain sports star, who has the ...read more

Scripture: Romans 3:23

Denomination: Pentecostal

Facing The Judgment Of God Series

Contributed by John Hamby on Sep 17, 2001

Pharaoh’s stiff-necked rebellion against God is also exhibited in America today. Four things we can learn about the judgment of God.

A Study of the Life of Moses Sermon # 8 “Facing the Judgment of God” Exodus 11 and 12 Dr. John R. Hamby It seems appropriate that on the Sunday following perhaps that greatest tragedy in American History, the ...read more

Denomination: Baptist