Sermons on Ills:

Can We Pass The Test?

Contributed by Melvin Newland on Nov 9, 2001

I wonder how we would score if there were a test available that could reveal just how faithful & devout a Christian we really are - that really measured the level of our spirituality?

MELVIN M. NEWLAND, MINISTER RIDGE CHAPEL, KANSAS, OK A. Not long ago I preached a sermon entitled “The Love Test” in which we mentioned that passage of scripture where Jesus asked Simon Peter, “Do you love me? Do you really love me?” And we talked about that subject. Now today, let’s go a ...read more

Scripture: John 13:31-38

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Christmas - Joy Or Despair?

Contributed by Melvin Newland on Nov 13, 2001

Herod issues an order that all little boys two years old & younger in Bethlehem are to be murdered. In horror, we wonder how anyone could have reacted that way to a baby’s birth.

MELVIN M. NEWLAND, MINISTER RIDGE CHAPEL, KANSAS, OK (Revised: 2014) A. Please listen as I read these familiar words found in Matthew 2:1-12. “After Jesus was born in Bethlehem in Judea, during the time of King Herod, Magi from the east came to Jerusalem & asked, ‘Where is the one who has ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 2:1-18

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Unusual Thankfulness (Revised)

Contributed by David Fox on Nov 15, 2001

Christians are usually like other people, but God wants us to be unusualy thankful.

Unusual Thankfulness Please turn to 1 Thessalonians 5:18 & Ephesians 5:19-20. While you are turning there allow me to share with you some unusual things you may have to be thankful for. <<ILL>> “I am thankful for… *The taxes I pay because it means I am employed… *The clothes ...read more

Scripture: 1 Thessalonians 5:18, Ephesians 5:19-20

Denomination: Pentecostal

Beautiful Feet

Contributed by David Whitten on Nov 29, 2001

I can think of several words to describe these things on the ends of my legs. The words ugly, hairy, smelly and hideous are a few that I would choose. The bible describes feet and you’d be surprised at the verbiage used. Both Isaiah 52:7 and Romans 10:15

"Beautiful Feet" Romans 10:14-15 DSW@cacc9-28-97 Beautiful Feet Webster’s Definition: foot n. pl. feet . 1. The lower extremity of the leg that is in direct contact with the ground in standing or walking. I can think of several words to describe these things on the ends of my legs. The words ...read more

Scripture: Romans 10:13-15, Romans 10:15-18

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Has The Devil Taken You Captive?

Contributed by Terry Vaughan on Dec 4, 2001

Learn how the devil wants to Confuse, Control, Consume, Condemn and Convince you.

WESTSIDE BAPTIST CHURCH PASTOR: TERRY VAUGHAN SERMON TITLE: HAS SATAN TAKEN YOU CAPTIVE? “For God so loved the world, that He gave His only begotten Son, that whosoever believeth in Him should not perish but have everlasting life. For God sent not His Son into the world to condemn the world; but ...read more

Scripture: 2 Timothy 2:24-26

Denomination: Baptist

The Light Of The World

Contributed by Melvin Newland on Dec 22, 2000

Jesus said, "I am the light of the world." Some Bible scholars suggest that Jesus may have timed the saying of these words with the lighting of the giant Menorah.

MELVIN M.NEWLAND,MINISTER RIDGE CHAPEL, KANSAS, OK (REVISED: 2018) TEXT: John 8:12; 1:4-12 A. Last year I preached on the scripture passage that includes these words, "The dark places of the earth are full of the habitations of cruelty." (Psalm 74:20) And you realized the ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 74:20, John 1:4-12, John 8:12

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Joy - Fruit Of The Spirit

Contributed by Melvin Newland on Jan 3, 2001

We’ll identify some enemies of joy; then look at a perfect example of joy; & then consider, "How do we experience that kind of joy?"

MELVIN M. NEWLAND, MINISTER CENTRAL CHRISTIAN, BROWNSVILLE, TX A. Last week we began looking at Galatians 5:22 where Paul speaks about the fruit of the Spirit in our lives. Listen as I read it once again. Paul says, "But the fruit of the Spirit is love, joy, peace, patience, ...read more

Scripture: Galatians 5:22, John 15:5-11, Romans 8:1-10

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Comfort In The Midst Of Confusion

Contributed by Paul Decker on Apr 15, 2003

We can depend on God.

COMFORT IN THE MIDST OF CONFUSION Isaiah 40:1-11 S: Palm Sunday Th: God’s Presence brings comfort Pr: WE CAN DEPEND ON GOD. ?: Why? KW: Reasons TS: We will find in our study of Isaiah 40:1-11 four reasons why we can depend on God. The _____ reason we can depend on God is… I. PARDON (1-2) II. ...read more

Scripture: Isaiah 40:1-11

Denomination: Baptist

Thanks, Dad!

Contributed by Melvin Newland on Jun 15, 2003

Let’s talk about the positive aspects of fatherhood. And to do that, I call your attention to the familiar story of the prodigal son, & especially to the father of the prodigal son.

MELVIN NEWLAND, MINISTER RIDGE CHAPEL, KANSAS, OK (REVISED: 2017) (This sermon is largely my adaptation of an excellent sermon by Dennis Slaughter, former Minister of Valley View Christian Church, Dallas, TX.) TEXT: Luke 15:11-31 Well, today is Father’s Day, as you have been reminded ...read more

Scripture: 1 Timothy 5:8, Luke 15:11-31

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

What Does The Bible Have To Say About The End Times? Series

Contributed by Keith Manry on Dec 4, 2003

This sermon attempts to offer an educated Biblical approach to understanding what the Bible has to say about the end times.

“What Does the Bible Have to Say About the End Times?” Matthew 24:1-9, 30-31, 36-44 & I Thessalonians 4:13-17 Today I want to begin a series with you entitled “Unwrapping Christianity.” Over the next few weeks we’re going to look at some of the most talked about topics in the church today, ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 24:1-44, 1 Thessalonians 4:13-17

Denomination: Methodist

By Living Holy Series

Contributed by Sheila Crowe on Sep 25, 2002

How to keep living holy lives when everything else around you is falling a part.

Sermon: Surviving the Drought by Being Holy 1 Peter 1:13-17, 2:1-3 Sept 15, 2002 2 of 5 in a Series: Sanctification I. Introduction – Weather Report A. Current – Well this week’s weather has been a little different then the previous weeks. We had over inches of rain this weekend. The ...read more

Denomination: United Methodist

The Mission Of The Church

Contributed by Melvin Newland on Oct 10, 2001

If we were going to compose a mission statement for our congregation, what do you suppose it should say? What is our mission?

MELVIN M. NEWLAND, MINISTER CENTRAL CHRISTIAN, BROWNSVILLE, TX If we were going to compose a mission statement for Central Christian Church, what do you suppose it should say? What is our mission? Well, let me suggest that the mission of the church is very simple. ...read more

Scripture: Acts 1:1-11

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

God Is Great! Series

Contributed by Paul Decker on Jan 21, 2004

God is great.

GOD IS GREAT! I Corinthians 1:18-25 S: Cross Th: Live the Difference Pr: GOD IS GREAT. ?: What? What makes God great? KW: Descriptions TS: We will find in our study of I Corinthians 18-25, five descriptions that explain the greatness of God to us. The _____ description is that… I. GOD IS NOT ...read more

Scripture: 1 Corinthians 1:18-25

Denomination: Baptist

The Last Enemy Series

Contributed by Darryl Klassen on Jan 23, 2008

King Hezekiah is told he is going to die and he had better get ready. What does it mean for Christians to face death? What is our understanding of death in light of what Christ has done for us?

THE LAST ENEMY Many of you know that I love movies. As a true movie aficionado I enjoy watching some of the really old movies. One of the most interesting movies from 1934 was called “Death Takes A Holiday.” In “Death Takes A Holiday,” Death takes on human form as “Prince Sirki” to discover why ...read more

Denomination: Mennonite

Behold The Lamb Series

Contributed by Mike Gilbert on Nov 28, 2007

Lessons we can learn from the Shepherds of Bethlehem.

--ILL>Without question, the funniest thing I ever saw on television was years ago on an episode of “Candid Camera,” where Allen Funt and the Candid crew pulled a colossal hoax on some of the smartest and groomed for success college students in America. Having put together a supposed aptitude and ...read more

Scripture: Luke 2:1-20

Denomination: Baptist