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  • MELVIN NEWLAND avatar

    Seen, But Not Heard!

    Contributed by Melvin Newland on Apr 16, 2001
    based on 98 ratings
     | 8,632 views

    The Bible consistently teaches that Christians are not only to be seen, but also to be heard. If we have the only message that shows how to get back to God, then God forbid we keep that message to ourselves!

    MELVIN NEWLAND, MINISTER CENTRAL CHRISTIAN, BROWNSVILLE, TX ILL. I don’t know if you saw it or not, but last year there was a talk show in which the guest was contrasting the deaths of Princess Diana & Mother Theresa. One of her comments was, “I believe ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

  • Christopher Benfield avatar

    The Grace Afforded The Saints

    Contributed by Christopher Benfield on Sep 23, 2018
     | 4,845 views

    Promises are only as good as the ability of the one making the promise. Often promises are made, and yet the individual is unable to keep the promise. Such is never the case with the Lord. What He has promised, He will provide!

    The Grace afforded the Saints 2 Peter 1: 3-4 It is interesting to note, Peter penned this letter near the end of his life, V.14. No doubt he was mindful of what he faced, knowing the tactics of the Romans and their accepted practices of execution. However, like his contemporary Paul, Peter faced ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

  • D. Dewaine Phillips avatar

    Be Present Among The Lost Series

    Contributed by D. Dewaine Phillips on Oct 30, 2021
    based on 1 rating
     | 5,112 views

    Some believers insist on keeping a safe distance from the lost, afraid of being contaminated by their behavior or being seen as guilty by association; and so they fail to share their faith with the ones who actually need their help.

    It is my desire to preach on real issues that we deal with as believers, so here’s a real observation to start off with: Some believers act like once they have received God’s forgiveness and been saved from their sins by the blood of Jesus Christ that they’re somehow better than the lost. However, ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Getting Close To God Series

    Contributed by C. Philip Green on May 24, 2024
     | 2,034 views

    When you couldn’t reach up to God, He reached down to you, and He invites you to meet Him in the darkness, away from any idol, at the foot of the cross.

    Leighton Ford, the husband of Billy Graham’s youngest sister, Jean, tells the story of a Russian cosmonaut. He came back from space and said, “Some people say God lives out there. I looked around, and I didn't see any God out there.” Billy Graham's wife, Ruth, said he looked in the wrong ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical Free

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    Seven Saying From The Cross-Behold Your Son (Hix)

    Contributed by Jimmy Haile on Mar 1, 2012
    based on 10 ratings
     | 12,332 views

    It would be bad to know your child dying, but it would be worse to stand there and watch it!

    John 19:25-27-Now there stood by the cross of Jesus His mother, and His mother’s sister, Mary the wife of Clopas, and Mary Magdalene. When Jesus therefore saw His mother, and the disciple whom He loved standing by, He said to His mother, “Woman, behold your son!” Then He said to the disciple, ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

  • Paul Fritz avatar

    How To Overcome The Temptation To Retaliate

    Contributed by Paul Fritz on Aug 2, 2004
    based on 24 ratings
     | 6,248 views

    When anger lingers in our heart,It poisons all we think and do;But faith seeks ways to show God’s love. And keeps our spirit strong and true.

    How to Overcome the Temptation to Retaliate (Rom 12:19-21) Illustration:A man who had been having problems with an unreasonable neighbor finally had to defend himself legally against unwarranted and dishonest actions. He commented, "I have tried to follow Romans 12:18, but in a case like this I ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

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    Who Are Our Strangers? Series

    Contributed by Joseph Smith on Jul 13, 2004
    based on 17 ratings
     | 5,387 views

    Many things conspire to keep people separate, even in the church. Only God can connect us, and it is the cross that binds us. Are we living out that reality, or have we let separations disconnect us?

    When he says it, it feels both enraging and endearing. When he pronounces it, it sounds like irritation, but it also sounds like invitation. It is both attracting and detracting, both including and excluding. I am referring to those moments in the old TV show, when Felix Unger, the neat freak half ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

  • David Owens avatar

    Set Your Minds On Things Above

    Contributed by David Owens on Nov 2, 2020
    based on 1 rating
     | 13,371 views

    As followers of Jesus and members of the Kingdom of God, we must keep our focus on our heavenly citizenship and seek to obey our commanding officer (Jesus) and not get entangled in civilian life.

    A. One day, two men, who didn’t know each other, were sitting on a park bench and neither one said anything for quite some time. 1. Then one of the men let out a BIG SIGH. 2. The other man immediately got up and said, “Well, if you’re going to talk politics, I’m out’a here!” and off he ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

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    The Great Omission Series

    Contributed by Brian Bill on Oct 13, 2025
    based on 1 rating
     | 560 views

    To keep the Great Commission from becoming the Great Omission, we must live on mission by glorifying God and making disciples of Jesus in our families, among our neighbors, and among the nations.

    The Great Omission Luke 24:44-49 Rev. Brian Bill October 11-12, 2025 A young boy asked his mother and grandmother to play with him in his new sandbox in the front yard. He gave each of them a shovel and pail, and they eagerly started scooping sand. Before long, they became engrossed in their ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

  • Duane Boehm avatar

    Chains That Hold Us Back

    Contributed by Duane Boehm on Jun 14, 2002
    based on 130 ratings
     | 23,212 views

    This is from Acts 12. Peter was held in prison with chains, we as a church can be held back with chains. View the chains that keep us from growing as a church.

    THE CHAINS THAT HOLD US BACK Acts 12:6 Acts 12:1-10 Intro: In this text we here so often of ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

  • Rodney Buchanan avatar

    The Prayer Of Jabez

    Contributed by Rodney Buchanan on Jan 8, 2001
    based on 838 ratings
     | 194,299 views

    Jabez prayed a model prayer that God would bless him, increase his territory, place his hand upon him and keep him from evil.

    “Now Jabez was more honorable than his brothers, and his mother called his name Jabez, saying, ‘Because I bore him in pain.’ And Jabez called on the God of Israel saying, ‘Oh, that You would bless me indeed, and enlarge my territory, that Your hand would be with me, and that You would keep ...read more

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    Denomination: Methodist

  • R. David Reynolds avatar

    Persevering Through Trials

    Contributed by R. David Reynolds on Oct 9, 2004
    based on 29 ratings
     | 9,803 views

    The theme of this sermon is that as we "keep our eyes fixed on Jesus" we will persevere through all our trials and as a result be enabled by the Holy Spirit to minister to others.

    “PERSEVERING THROUGH TRIALS” --James 1:2-12 and Hebrews 12:1-3 Gianni Poli of Italy won the 1986 New York Marathon in 2:11:06. On March 2, 2003, Mark Yatich of Kenya won the Los Angels Marathon in 2:09:52. To me, however, the real hero of both marathons was the man who finished dead last in ...read more

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    Denomination: Methodist

  • Marvin Minton avatar

    Victory Over Troubles

    Contributed by Marvin Minton on Sep 5, 2007
    based on 4 ratings
     | 5,424 views

    When the going gets tough will we be tough enough to keep going? The psalmist sets a great example of a "never say die" spirit in the face of tremendous affliction.

    Victory Over Troubles Psalm 129:1-8 This song is the tenth in the series of “Songs of Ascent”. It seems written for antiphonal singing; to be sung by two groups or by a leader and choir. The theme is that we can trust the Lord to bring us through persecution. The quality called for is perseverance ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

  • David DeWitt avatar

    Living In Freedom

    Contributed by David Dewitt on Nov 19, 2007
    based on 6 ratings
     | 4,040 views

    This is the breif message outline for our annual fourth of July Ice Cream social. I had to keep it brief so the ice cream wouldn’t melt

    Living in Freedom July 4, 2007 Ice Cream Social Devotional Introduction We shall not fight alone. God presides over the destinies of nations and will raise up friends for us. The battle is not to the strong alone; it is to the vigilant, the active, the brave…! I know not what course others may ...read more

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    Denomination: Church Of God

  • Brian Moon avatar

    Getting Warm With Your Prayer Life Series

    Contributed by Brian Moon on Sep 6, 2002
    based on 47 ratings
     | 5,303 views

    Part 2 of this series designed to keep our "fire" for God through spiritual disciplines. This message shows what prayer is and gives some common approaches to it.

    “The Cure for the Common Cold” part 2 (Getting warm with your prayer life) Brian A. Moon Story – Testimony of healing from prayer by Doug Gates Last week we began a new series called “The Cure for the Common Cold” which is looking into a cure for those times that we lose our passion for God. Most ...read more

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    Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed