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  • Chris Appleby avatar

    Ruth - A Woman Of Character Series

    Contributed by Chris Appleby on Jan 23, 2001
    based on 187 ratings
     | 38,025 views

    Ruth, a pagan widow through her faith becomes the key to Israel’s future and to God’s plan of salvation for the world

    Today we continue our series on Heroes of Faith, characters from the Judges, though no longer from the book of Judges. But the setting of our story in that era is made clear in the opening verse of ch 1 of Ruth: "In the days when the judges ruled, there was a famine in the land." Our author ...read more

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    Denomination: Anglican

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    His Triumphal Entry!

    Contributed by Melvin Newland on Jan 24, 2001
    based on 838 ratings
     | 66,988 views

    Everybody appreciates applause, & Jesus’ triumphal entry into Jerusalem provided an opportunity for the people to lift their voices in praise to God.

    MELVIN M. NEWLAND, MINISTER RIDGE CHAPEL, KANSAS, OK The event that is so much a part of this day, Palm Sunday, is recorded in all 4 of the Gospels, but this morning let’s turn to Luke’s account of it, found in Luke 19:28-44. Listen as I read it to you. "After Jesus had said this, He ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

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    Father's Day - A Baffling Question

    Contributed by Melvin Newland on Jan 24, 2001
    based on 354 ratings
     | 24,183 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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    Why, God, Why?

    Contributed by Melvin Newland on Jan 31, 2001
    based on 198 ratings
     | 42,356 views

    The crucial question is not, "Why do bad things happen to God’s people?" The crucial question is "What is the purpose of my life?"

    MELVIN M. NEWLAND, MINISTER RIDGE CHAPEL, KANSAS, OK (REVISED: 2017) TEXT: 2 Corinthians 1:4; Genesis 50:20; Rev. 15:3-4; Isaiah 43:6-7 ILL. John was 31 years old - a new father, & a dedicated Christian. He seemed to have everything going for him. One day on his way to work his car ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

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    Legacy Of A Lukewarm Heart

    Contributed by Mary Lewis on Feb 2, 2001
    based on 154 ratings
     | 9,656 views

    A lukewarm heart left unattended will ultimately become cold

    Legacy of a Lukewarm Heart: 2 Chron. 25 Homiletical Idea: A lukewarm heart left unattended will ultimately become cold 1. Introduction: How is it with your soul? While at seminary, I had the opportunity to meet many wonderful Christians from all over the country and all over the world. There is ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    How To Pray With The Right Attitude Series

    Contributed by Jim Mooney on Feb 9, 2001
    based on 146 ratings
     | 23,718 views

    Learn how to pray with an attitude of thanksgiving.

    HOW TO PRAY WITH THE RIGHT ATTITUDE I THESSALONIANS 5:18 How seriously do you take the commands of God? I know that when that question is asked, that there are some who will immediately think of the Ten Commandments, and that’s good. However, there are more than just the Ten Commandments ...read more

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    Denomination: Pentecostal

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    Facing The New Year

    Contributed by Melvin Newland on Feb 26, 2001
    based on 1,057 ratings
     | 174,342 views

    Here are some suggestions to help us be all that we can be in the new year.

    MELVIN M. NEWLAND, MINISTER RIDGE CHAPEL, KANSAS, OK ILL. There is an old story about a happy little boy who went out into the field wearing a baseball cap. In one hand he carried a baseball, & in the other a baseball bat. His face bore a look of tremendous ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

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    Just Do It…now!

    Contributed by Dr. Ronald Shultz on Mar 2, 2001
    based on 30 ratings
     | 8,216 views

    An exhortation to action!

    Just Do It…Now! The Nike© commercials urge people to "just do it." They are encouraging people in the area of athletics and to quit being a couch potato. Of course, ideally if you "just do it" you will need shoes and hopefully you will buy their shoes. The more you ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Awareness Of The Divine Presence

    Contributed by Dr. Jerry Morrissey on Mar 7, 2001
    based on 94 ratings
     | 9,065 views

    Text: Psalm 27 Year C. 2nd, Sunday of Lent March 11th, 2001

    Text: Psalm 27 Year C. 2nd, Sunday of Lent March 11th, 2001 Lord of the Lake Lutheran Church Web page http://lordofthelake.org By The Rev. Jerry Morrissey, Esq., Pastor E-mail pastor@southshore.com Heavenly Father empower each of us here at Lord of the Lake Lutheran Church to imitate your Son ...read more

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    Denomination: Lutheran

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    God’s Promises Have Strings Attached

    Contributed by Melvin Newland on Mar 14, 2001
    based on 317 ratings
     | 30,237 views

    We love to say, "God, you promised this," or, "God, I expect this from you," or, "God, you are the giver of every good & perfect gift." And God is. But we need to realize that God’s promises have strings attached.

    MELVIN NEWLAND, MINISTER RIDGE CHAPEL, KANSAS, OK (REVISED: 2018) TEXT: Hebrews 13:1-5; Philippians 4:19; 2 Peter 1:4 ILL. I wish you could have known Bessie Hanna. She was a long-time member of Central ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

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    Short Cuts

    Contributed by Jeeva Sam on Mar 20, 2001
    based on 66 ratings
     | 6,439 views

    We can resist temptation by refusing to take short cuts

    I am told that one of the hottest shows on Television these days is called "Temptation Island." It is a ’reality’ show like "Survivor". Four unmarried couples, who are in long-term relationships, are taken to a Caribbean island for two weeks to test and explore the strength of their commitment. ...read more

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    Denomination: Methodist

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    An Intentional Witness Series

    Contributed by Rob Culler on Mar 21, 2001
    based on 104 ratings
     | 11,387 views

    Fifth in a six-part series of living intentionally and not just letting life happen to you.

    Living an Intentional Life: Witness INTRODUCTION: President Clinton was down in the swamps where he slipped away from the Secret Service and was out jogging long the scenic paths that crisscross the country. As he was jogging, he accidentally tripped and fell off a narrow bridge into the black, ...read more

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    Denomination: Assembly Of God

  • Alan Perkins avatar

    The Hope Of Christmas Series

    Contributed by Alan Perkins on Mar 30, 2001
    based on 202 ratings
     | 79,920 views

    Christmas is hope personified. It highlights the fact that Christianity is essentially a religion of hope.

    Today we began the Advent season by lighting the first Advent candle, the candle of hope. As we heard a few minutes ago, this candle reminds us of the hope God gave His people when He promised to send them a Messiah, a Savior, a Deliverer. The candle reminds us that this promise was fulfilled in ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    No Flies On Us

    Contributed by David Moore on Apr 6, 2001
    based on 61 ratings
     | 10,777 views

    To show the ways in which believers are tempted to compromise our distinctiveness

    No Flies On Us by Pastor David Moore, Braehill Baptist Church, Belfast, Northern Ireland Text: Exodus 8:20-32 Introduction: We have all heard that old joke “Waiter what’s this fly doing in my soup?” “I believe it’s the breast stroke sir.” All of us have enjoyed the series of “fly in my soup,” ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Gethsemane: Praying Under Pressure

    Contributed by Robert Barnett on Apr 8, 2001
    based on 456 ratings
     | 28,364 views

    Presents Three Experiences of Jesus in Gethsemane and relates them to our own Gethsemane like experiences.

    ¡§GETHSEMANE: PRAYING UNDER PRESSURE¡¨ Mark 14:32-42 Her name was Laurie. I only met her one time and that was for less than an hour. It was in the ICU at a university hospital. It was the last day of Laurie¡¦s life on earth, only neither of us knew that at the time. During the brief time I ...read more

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