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  • MELVIN NEWLAND avatar

    Take Up Your Cross

    Contributed by Melvin Newland on Jan 10, 2001
    based on 387 ratings
     | 74,246 views

    What does it mean to "take up" or "bear a cross? What does it mean when someone says, "I want to take up my cross and follow Jesus"?

    MELVIN M. NEWLAND, MINISTER RIDGE CHAPEL, KANSAS, OK This morning I want us to look at a passage of Scripture found in Mark 8:34-35. "Then Jesus called the crowd to Him along with His disciples & said: ‘If anyone would come after me, he must deny himself & take up ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

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    Suicide Series

    Contributed by Freddy Fritz on May 13, 2023
    based on 1 rating
     | 5,368 views

    In this lesson, we shall learn what the Bible says about suicide.

    Introduction I am starting a series of messages that I am calling, “What Does the Bible Say About…?” I plan to tackle various topics, such as suicide, homosexuality, what happens after death, speaking in tongues, divorce, remarriage, and so on. These messages will not be an exposition of a ...read more

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    Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

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    The Incredibles Series

    Contributed by Mark Batterson on Oct 18, 2005
    based on 48 ratings
     | 22,636 views

    Maybe the thing that causes God the most frustration is all the gifts He’s given us that remain unwrapped.

    The Incredibles: Discovering Your Gift Pastor Mark Batterson 04.05.05 This evotional begins a new series titled God @ the Box Office that explores the spiritual themes in popular movies. To check out this week’s trailer visit our videos @ www.theaterchurch.com. Two weeks ago we got a Mr. ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

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    Put Your Faith Into Action

    Contributed by Imelda Mesa on Sep 27, 2022
     | 2,226 views

    “Faith does not operate in the realm of the possible. There is no glory for God in that which is humanly possible. Faith begins where man’s power ends” (George Muller)

    The new year just handed each of us a new piece of paper waiting to be filled with faith experiences that will go down in history. A new year means new gone with the old, in with the new. It means excellent opportunities to come our way and significant challenges we must prepare to brace. There are ...read more

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    Denomination: Foursquare

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    Israels Family Tree Joseph

    Contributed by Mark Aarssen on Oct 5, 2012
     | 4,880 views

    Do you ever wonder why bad things happen to good people? It takes real faith to trust God when your world is crashing down around you but that is exactly what Joseph did.Maybe like Joseph God is using you as an example to the rest of your family to show

    Israels family tree - Joseph The Story of Joseph Genesis 37 Genesis 24-49 The story of Joseph is one that reminds us just how dysfunctional a family can get. Jacob (Israel) is the grandson of Abraham and he has inherited the blessing of the Living God the same blessing that was first made to ...read more

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    Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

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    Taken Care Of

    Contributed by Jake Kircher on May 14, 2007
    based on 1 rating
     | 2,738 views

    Jesus tells us not to worry. A little easier said, than done. Why does he say that and how on earth do we do it?

    ***Message time outside*** Tonight I wanted to switch things up a little bit and come outside to help us explore God’s Word. I want to start off by taking just a couple of minutes sitting in silence and just observing God’s creation around us. As we have talked about before, our lives are so ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

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    Living A Life That Pleases God Series

    Contributed by Mike Rickman on Oct 8, 2010
    based on 14 ratings
     | 51,294 views

    God wants you to experience the fullness of a life that is pleasing to Him by knowing who you are in Christ and abiding In Him.

    October 10, 2010 Morning Service Text: Colossians 1:10; John 15:1-8 Subject: What God Wants Title: Living a Life that Pleases God We continue this morning with our series, “What God Wants”. As I told you last week that this is not about what God wants from you, but what He wants for you, even ...read more

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    Denomination: Assembly Of God

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    Joseph - Big Faith In A Big God - Week 2 Series

    Contributed by Steve Greene on Mar 25, 2019
    based on 3 ratings
     | 8,564 views

    Joseph's life was filled with turmoil. He was an abandoned by his brothers, became a slave, accused of rape, and imprisoned. And yet, Joseph handled all of these situations with absolute faith that God was with him.

    I want to ask you a question that can actually shape how you view all of life. Whether times are good, or times are bad, what would you do if you absolutely knew God was with you? When you are truly confident that God is with you, it changes everything. We are talking about what it means to ...read more

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    Denomination: Nazarene

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    Birth And Growth Of The Gospel PRO Sermon

    Contributed by Sermon Research Assistant on Oct 3, 2023
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     | 1,015 views

    To explore and understand the transformative power, birth, and growth of the Gospel in our lives.

    Good morning, beloved! Welcome to a beautiful day of worship and fellowship. Today, we dive deep into the heart of the book of Romans, specifically Romans 1:16-17. Our focus will be on three vital aspects of the Gospel: The Power of the Gospel, The Birth of the Gospel, and The Growth of the Gospel. ...read more

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    Fire Burns Inward, Love Radiates Outward Series

    Contributed by Dr John Singarayar Svd on May 12, 2025
    based on 1 rating
     | 348 views

    To be a pilgrim of hope in a time like ours is to walk through the ashes of despair carrying a lantern lit by the Spirit.

    Title: Fire Burns Inward, Love Radiates Outward Intro: To be a pilgrim of hope in a time like ours is to walk through the ashes of despair carrying a lantern lit by the Spirit. Scriptures: Acts 2:1-11, Romans 8:8-17, John 14:15-16, John 14:23-26. Reflection Dear Sisters and Brothers, There ...read more

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    Denomination: Other

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    Broken, Worn Out, Old Clay Pots

    Contributed by Paul Dietz on Jun 19, 2008
    based on 5 ratings
     | 15,066 views

    I used this sermon as one of several in a series on Clay Pots (Earthen Vessels). This was the one I used on Father’s Day during that series.

    I recently came across a Chinese parable that eludes to our thoughts for today’s text. It’s a tale about a water-bearer and his two pots of clay. An elderly peasant had two large clay pots. One of the pots had a crack down its side to a point about half way. The other pot, perfect! Each had been ...read more

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    Denomination: *other

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    Right Now Praise

    Contributed by David Shoots on Aug 24, 2021
     | 6,507 views

    God is always ready to bless us right now if we just stand on His promises.

    1 Samuel 14: 1-7 Now it came to pass upon a day, that Jonathan the son of Saul said unto the young man that bare his armour, Come, and let us go over to the Philistines' garrison, that is on the other side. But he told not his father. And Saul tarried in the uttermost part of Gibeah under a ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Hidden Figures - Pt. 1 - Out Of The Shadows Series

    Contributed by Steve Ely on Aug 24, 2019
     | 5,113 views

    No spotlight. No applause. No recognition. However, they changed the outcome of the story and often changed history!

    (Slide 1) Hidden Figures Pt. 1 - Out of The Shadows I. Introduction We remember the star of the show. They captivate our attention and dominate the screen. However, the truth is without the supporting actors the show, film, episode would lack depth and flavor. It is a supporting actor who performs ...read more

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    Denomination: Pentecostal

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    "Death In The Pot"

    Contributed by Ray Scott on Feb 18, 2004
    based on 69 ratings
     | 43,112 views

    This is an illustrative sermon, which, while preparing the pottage, shows the picture of the ingredients, and how the blood of Jesus is the only thing that can destroy the poison of sin.

    “Death In The Pot” 2 Kings 4:38-41 INTRODUCTION: Read 2 Kings 4:38-41 The prophet Elisha is meeting with his Bible School students … the “sons of the prophets”. There is a famine in the land, so Elisha has one of his servants go out and pick vegetables for a stew. If we look closely, we can ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Are Euthanasia, Abortion And Suicide Options For The Christian? Series

    Contributed by W F on Jun 25, 2006
    based on 20 ratings
     | 6,525 views

    Some answers to a tough question.

    INTRODUCTION Today we come to the first in a series on Hard Questions. The question we’re asking this morning is this, “Are abortion, suicide and euthanasia option for the Christian?” 1. Abortion Abortion is an emotional issue and even Christians are divided on how to handle it. But nevertheless ...read more

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