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    Confession Is Good For The Soul Series

    Contributed by Victor Yap on Jun 13, 2004
    based on 64 ratings
     | 5,666 views

    David, Pt. 15 of 15

    CONFESSION IS GOOD FOR THE SOUL (PSALMS 51) The young preacher thrilled his congregation with his first sermon - a challenge to “gird their loins” for Christian service and living. Then, to their surprise, the preacher preached the same sermon the following Sunday, and to their dismay, for a ...read more

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    Denomination: Independent/Bible

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    Lessons From The Pit Series

    Contributed by Denn Guptill on Jun 21, 2004
    based on 95 ratings
     | 26,261 views

    We’ve all been at the bottom of the Pit, here are lessons we can learn while we are there.

    He looked up and all he could see was a circle of blue. He looked down and watched the mud squish between his toes. And he wondered how he had ended up at the bottom of a pit hated by the very people he wanted to save. His name was Jeremiah and he was not a bullfrog, no, he was a prophet. Not a ...read more

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    Denomination: Wesleyan

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    Why Canadian Christians Vote On June 28th, 2004

    Contributed by Andrew Chan on Jun 24, 2004
    based on 34 ratings
     | 1,665 views

    See how God works in us as agents of change to help others, love others through a thing called "voting" rather than revolting.

    WHY CANADIAN CHRISTIANS VOTE ON JUNE 28th, 2004 June 28th tomorrow is decision time in Canada. I wonder who will be in power. Given the tight race between the Liberals and the Conservatives, as experts inform us, it seems we may have a minority government. But I will boldly predict this… There ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical Free

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    Empowering Your Life With The Holy Spirit

    Contributed by Dennis Casanova on Jun 27, 2004
    based on 14 ratings
     | 8,169 views

    Empower Your Life with the Holy Spirit by learning more about Him.

    The Holy Spirit - Empowering Your Life This weeks topic is going to be the Holy Spirit. I am amazed that after years as a Christian how little I knew about this most important aspect of Christianity and hope to enlighten you regarding the Powerful Influence the Spirit can have on your life. ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

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    Goodness - Fruit Of The Spirit

    Contributed by Melvin Newland on Jan 4, 2001
    based on 444 ratings
     | 104,418 views

    I’m afraid that people just don’t seem to be very committed to the idea of goodness anymore, but goodness is a valuable & important fruit of the Spirit.

    MELVIN M. NEWLAND, MINISTER CENTRAL CHRISTIAN, BROWNSVILLE, TX What determines the value of something? A child may think that a quarter is worth more than a dollar bill because the quarter is shiny & pretty, or that a candy bar is worth more than a handful of dollar bills because ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

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    Thanksgiving - Count Your Blessings!

    Contributed by Melvin Newland on Jan 5, 2001
    based on 394 ratings
     | 45,766 views

    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

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

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    Just Surviving? Series

    Contributed by Jeffery Russell on Jan 6, 2001
    based on 84 ratings
     | 6,659 views

    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

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    The Cry For Revival And Visitation

    Contributed by Dr. Craig Nelson on Jan 8, 2001
    based on 262 ratings
     | 11,485 views

    Revival and visitation comes when the fundamental call to Holiness is answered.

    Human tragedy, the death of a loved one or beloved prominant person, the devastation of rampant crime or war, natural disssters, etc., affect everyone and shine a spotlight on the shortness of this life causing a stirring in the heart for answers this world can't give and a hunger for ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

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    Who's Going To Heaven?

    Contributed by Melvin Newland on Jan 11, 2001
    based on 199 ratings
     | 22,292 views

    What caused Paul to write, "Do you not know that the wicked will not inherit the kingdom of God? Do not be deceived. . ."?

    MELVIN M. NEWLAND, MINISTER CENTRAL CHRISTIAN, BROWNSVILLE, TX A. "Who’s going to be in heaven?" Have you ever wondered about that? Have you ever wondered whether or not you’ll be in heaven? Just what kind of people do you suppose are going to be there? Now, of course, I’ve ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

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    A Talent For Handling Rejection

    Contributed by Scott Voss on Jan 11, 2001
    based on 72 ratings
     | 5,089 views

    You will be despised and rejected if you follow Christ, but He will take you through.

    A Talent for Handling Rejection Pastor Scott Voss New Life Christian Center Rector, Arkansas Gen 37:3-11 3 Now Israel loved Joseph more than all his children, because he was the son of his old age: and he made him a coat of many colours. 4 And when his brethren saw that their father loved him more ...read more

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    Denomination: Pentecostal

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    Because Your Enemy Has Said

    Contributed by Scott Voss on Jan 11, 2001
    based on 185 ratings
     | 9,566 views

    When the devil spews his venom, get ready to prevail!

    Because Your Enemy Has Said... Pastor Scott Voss New Life Christian Center Rector, Arkansas Ezekiel 36:1 Also, thou son of man, prophesy unto the mountains of Israel, and say, Ye mountains of Israel, hear the word of the LORD: 2 Thus saith the Lord GOD; Because the enemy hath said against ...read more

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    Denomination: Pentecostal

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    Two Contrasting Cities - Babylon And Jerusalem

    Contributed by Owen Bourgaize on Jan 13, 2001
    based on 114 ratings
     | 8,900 views

    The two cities symbolise diametrically opposed principles, Jerusalem represents the eternal while Babylon depicts the earthly having no abiding value.

    TWO CONTRASTING CITIES - BABYLON AND JERUSALM Books which outlive the generation in which they were written are called “classics”. On e of these which I remember from my schooldays is Charles Dickens’ story of the French Revolution, "A Tale of Two Cities". It concerned a family caught up in those ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

  • MELVIN NEWLAND avatar

    Father's Day - A Baffling Question

    Contributed by Melvin Newland on Jan 24, 2001
    based on 354 ratings
     | 24,217 views

    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

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

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    Do Not Be Deceived!

    Contributed by Melvin Newland on Jan 24, 2001
    based on 529 ratings
     | 74,364 views

    Maybe we think we have pulled the wool over God’s eyes, that God doesn’t see what we are doing, or know what is going on inside our hearts & minds.

    MELVIN M. NEWLAND, MINISTER RIDGE CHAPEL, KANSAS, OK A. When you were a child did you ever have a special place, a secret place where you could go & be all alone? ILL. I heard a story once about a boy who did. On the back of their property was an old fruit tree. It had ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

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    Marvelous Faith

    Contributed by Mark Haines on Jan 26, 2001
    based on 68 ratings
     | 5,545 views

    A Pastoral Care message based on the text’s narrative challenging God’s people in my care to put their faith in Jesus into practice.

    Topic: Faith Theme: Practical Faith Purpose: to be the Holy Spirit’s second witness challenging God’s people in my care to put their faith in Jesus into practice. Response: Individuals will indicate their desire to grow in the practice of their faith by requesting a “NEXT STEPS” handout. Pattern: A ...read more

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    Denomination: Wesleyan