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A New Life?

Contributed by John Howard on Jan 14, 2002

based on 17 ratings

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A look at the new life we have in Christ and how Christ wants us to respond.

Col 3:1-4 I have struggled with getting my topic or my idea captured - In words on paper - It seems I have had a restlessness - About what to talk about today - I have a desire, a deep desire - To encourage you to look heavenward - In every day, in every situation, in every moment Let me read you ...read more

Scripture: Colossians 3:1-4, 2 Corinthians 5:17-18

Denomination: Baptist

I Believe Series

Contributed by Freddy Fritz on Apr 30, 2004

based on 14 ratings

| 11,227 views

This sermon introduces the Apostles’ Creed further, giving additional background to the origin and organization of the Apostles’ Creed.

Introduction Today, I would like to continue with our new series of sermons on The Apostles¡¦ Creed. The Apostles¡¦ Creed is a statement of belief, and today I would like to explore some of the background to this creed. Please listen as I recite the Apostles¡¦ Creed: I believe in God the Father ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 28:19

Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

For God So Loved The World

Contributed by Melvin Newland on Nov 9, 2001

based on 118 ratings

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Somebody said, "Grandparents are the biggest hypocrites in the world. There is just no way that the grandparents of my children could be the same parents who raised me, because they are so very different."

MELVIN M. NEWLAND, MINISTER CENTRAL CHRISTIAN, BROWNSVILLE, TX ILL. "Mommy, what does God look like?" asked 5-year-old Timmy. He put down his peanut butter sandwich & took a big swallow of milk. "Well, God is a Spirit & we can’t see Him in the same way ...read more

Scripture: John 3:16-17

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Overcoming Anger

Contributed by Melvin Newland on Nov 13, 2001

based on 634 ratings

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As I studied the Bible this week about the subject of anger, I discovered that there are 4 types of anger dealt with in the Bible.

MELVIN M. NEWLAND, MINISTER CENTRAL CHRISTIAN, BROWNSVILLE, TX ILL. The story is told that in the latter 1800’s, Alfred Lord Tennyson invited a Russian nobleman to his estate. And early one morning this nobleman took off with dogs & guns & servants to go hunting. At mid-day ...read more

Scripture: Proverbs 19:11

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Servanthood In Discipleship Series

Contributed by Daniel Dennison on Jul 22, 2003

based on 68 ratings

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This is the 6th sermon in a series of 8 on discipleship. This sermon describes the important roleof servanthood in discipleship.

31"When the Son of Man comes in His glory, and all the angels with Him, He will sit on His throne in heavenly glory. 32All the nations will be gathered before Him, and He will separate the people one from another as a shepherd separates the sheep from the goats. 33He will put the sheep on His right ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 25:31-46

Denomination: Methodist

And Then Some!

Contributed by Melvin Newland on Jul 2, 2002

based on 194 ratings

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James Byrnes, Sec’y of State under FDR, said that the difference between successful people & average people can be summed up in 3 words, "and then some." He said, "Average people do what is expected. Successful people do what is expected, & then some."

MELVIN M. NEWLAND, MINISTER CENTRAL CHRISTIAN CHURCH BROWNSVILLE, TX A. When we read the Bible, one of the things that has to impress us is that God is often calling upon His people to do things they normally couldn’t do by themselves, but that they can do with His help. God is always saying, ...read more

Scripture: Luke 18:1-30

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

The Nearness Of God!

Contributed by Melvin Newland on Jul 2, 2002

based on 298 ratings

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God sometimes passes so near that you can feel His presence. You can know that He is there. Let me share 4 areas where I think we can sense the nearness of God.

MELVIN M. NEWLAND, MINISTER RIDGE CHAPEL, KANSAS, OK (Revised: 2015) A. In Exodus 33:15-23 we have a conversation between Moses & the Lord God Himself. Listen as I read from that passage. Exodus 33:15-19 says, "Then Moses said to Him, 'If your Presence does not go with us, do ...read more

Scripture: Exodus 33:15-23

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

From Embarrassment To Excellence

Contributed by Leo Launio on Oct 14, 2003

based on 17 ratings

| 7,981 views

When we have Christ we will never ran out of good wine to serve others. This is one of the lessons that we can learn from the wedding at Cana. But there’s more...

September 13, 1997 I. Introduction: Our study this morning is entitled “From Embarrassment To Excellence.” How many of you had some embarrassing moments that until now you can’t forget? Maybe something that happened during your high school days, or college days, or maybe at your work. ...read more

Scripture: John 2:1-11

Denomination: Adventist

Compassion

Contributed by Jeffrey Cox on Oct 16, 2003

based on 70 ratings

| 27,226 views

INTRO: Galatians 6:2 states that we should “Carry each other’s burdens.” Are you willing to carry my burdens? Even if you know I don’t deserve it? Having compassion on someone can be time consuming, expensive, and just plain hard—on everyone involved

INTRO: Galatians 6:2 states that we should “Carry each other’s burdens.” Are you willing to carry my burdens? Even if you know I don’t deserve it? Having compassion on someone can be time consuming, expensive, and just plain hard—on everyone involved . I. How we usually think of compassion. ...read more

Scripture: Galatians 6:2-6, Matthew 25:34-40

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Agents Of Change

Contributed by Todd Goodwin on Jun 7, 2001

based on 106 ratings

| 28,798 views

The Church can effectively change the world around it by avoiding three negative attitudes that can make it ineffective.

S-ubject: Change C-entral Theme: The church changing the world O-bjective: The Church can effectively change the world around it by avoiding three negative attitudes that can make it ineffective. R-ationle: Attitude #1: COMPLACENCY Attitude #2: ...read more

Scripture: Mark 16:15-18

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

A Song Of Ascents

Contributed by Bob Hostetler on Jul 6, 2001

based on 69 ratings

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A message of encouragement for hurting, lonely, struggling people

A Song of Ascents Text: Psalm 121 Twisted hands opened the rough, wooden window and the aged Jew to whom the hands belonged backed again into the stuffy shadows of his sparsely furnished mud hut. The window afforded a narrow view of many other such huts, cramped together in the Jewish ...read more

Scripture: Romans 8:35-39, Psalm 121:1-8

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

On The Road

Contributed by Tim Zukas on Apr 10, 2005

based on 9 ratings

| 5,648 views

Road to Emmaus - Life as a journey

A Confidential Report from the Pastor Search Committee: We do not have a happy report to give. We have not been able to find a suitable candidate for this church. Here are those we considered so far. ADAM: Good man but has problems with his wife. One reference told us how he and his wife ...read more

Scripture: Luke 24:13-33

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Expecting More Than People Can Give

Contributed by Jeremy Houck on May 7, 2005

based on 31 ratings

| 5,218 views

We were given a hunger for God by God.

Expecting More Than People Can Give Psalm 42:1-2 Have you ever wished that you could start all over? The Associated Press this week reported out of Georgetown, Texas that Molly Daniels pleaded guilty to charges of digging up a woman’s corpse, and staging a fiery car accident to fake her ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 42:1-2

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Wet Water Walkers And Dry Boat Riders

Contributed by Ken Mckinley on Aug 15, 2003

based on 125 ratings

| 15,507 views

Good Works and Faithfulness

Wet Water Walkers & Dry Boat Riders By Kenny McKinley Matthew 14:22-36 (read text) Charles Swindoll in his book “Three Steps Forward, Two Steps Back” tells a story about a farmer who wanted to impress his hunting buddies. So he went out and bought the smartest, most expensive hunting dog he could ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 14:22-36

Denomination: Independent/Bible

Shining The Light Of Truth

Contributed by Brian La Croix on Sep 9, 2004

based on 25 ratings

| 3,795 views

Next message on the Sermon on the Mount. This one describes being the light of the world.

Shining the Light of Truth Matthew 5:14-16 September 5, 2004 Introduction The Sermon on the Mount is, in my mind, one of the most down to earth, practical portions of the Bible. That’s not to say that the rest of the Bible is irrelevant, because that’s not the case. But here there is not ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 5:14-16

Denomination: Wesleyan

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