Sermons on Melvin Newland:

"Up A Tree?"

Contributed by Ken Sauer on May 2, 2018

A sermon about salvation by grace no matter who you are or what you have done.

“Up a Tree?” Luke 19:1-10 “As Good as It Gets” is a 1997 comedy. In it Jack Nickolson plays Melvin Udall, a crude, obsessive-compulsive author who offends everyone he meets. But Melvin becomes enamored with Carol Connelly, a waitress played by Helen Hunt. She has seen Melvin at his worst, ...read more

Scripture: Luke 19:1-10

Denomination: United Methodist

Revive In 2005 Pt. 4 Series

Contributed by Michael Mccartney on Feb 9, 2005

For the church of Jesus Christ to be revived in 2005 we must get back to the historical way of attaining revival by repenting, forgiving and praying.

MELVIN M. NEWLAND, MINISTER RIDGE CHAPEL, KANSAS, OK (REVISED: 2017) (Powerpoint slides used with this message are available at no charge. Just e-mail me at mnewland@sstelco.com and request - #235.) TEXT: 2 Kings 21-23; 2 Chronicles 33:1-16; 2 Chronicles 7:14 I love the United States of ...read more

Scripture: 2 Chronicles 7:11-16

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

A Fresh Start!

Contributed by Mark Opperman on Sep 30, 2015

Theme for coming year: 15 Be very careful, then, how you live-- not as unwise but as wise, 16 making the most of every opportunity, because the days are evil. 17 Therefore do not be foolish, but understand what the Lord's will is. (Ephesians 5:15-17).

A Fresh Start! Back in the 1960’s experts predicted that by the turn of the century technology would have taken over so much of the work we do that the average American work week would be only 22 hours long, & that we would work only 27 weeks a year. As a result, one of our biggest problems ...read more

Scripture: Ephesians 5:15-17

Denomination: Assembly Of God

Renewed Spiritual Intensity For 2007

Contributed by Dave Kinney on Dec 30, 2006

Folks, our church is at a crossroads as we enter 2007 - many of us are standing at the juncture wondering what to do! A church can’t make impact on it’s community if some pick up their marbles and go home! If some never fellowship, if some never serve!

When you think of the word intensity, what comes to mind... Webster’s definition: earnest, fervent, showing strong emotion, firm purpose, great seriousness. Which is the result of something developing within one’s self. Once when Alabama was playing Auburn, Coach Bear Bryant sent in his 2nd ...read more

Scripture: 1 Timothy 6:11-15

Denomination: Baptist

Two Ears, One Mouth Series

Contributed by Jimmy Haile on Aug 27, 2011

I’m afraid that is not the case, we are sometimes preoccupied with other things and that keeps us from receiving instruction, or blessing, guidance and spiritual growth.

James 1:19-20-So then, my beloved brethren, let every man be swift to hear, slow to speak, slow to wrath; for the wrath of man does not produce the righteousness of God. Swift To Hear: A believer will be swift, and ready to listen to God. A believer should be hungry for the word of God, and they ...read more

Scripture: James 1:19-20

Denomination: Baptist

Set Your Mind On Heavely Things

Contributed by Roger Roark on Mar 14, 2016

Keep your focus on Jesus, and things above

The bible tells us that in the Last days, people would be lovers of self,proud, blasphemers,, disobedient to parents, unthankful, unholy,,,,,, calling evil good, and good evil What can we do? LOOK UP ,,, keep our minds on spiritual things, not earthly things. 2 Cor. 4:18 While we ...read more

Scripture: Colossians 3:1-15

Denomination: Baptist

Your Turn Series

Contributed by Paul Decker on Mar 2, 2003

We must have the courage to lead graciously.

YOUR TURN Nehemiah 7:1-73 S: Courage Th: Brave Hearts Pr: WE MUST HAVE THE COURAGE TO LEAD GRACIOUSLY. ?: How? KW: Principles TS: We will find in our study of Nehemiah 7:1-73, seven principles that demonstrate how one leads graciously. The _____ principle is… I. PRIORITY (1) II. PERMUTATION ...read more

Scripture: Nehemiah 7:1-73

Denomination: Baptist

A Case Study In Prayer--Part 2 Series

Contributed by Roger Thomas on Jun 1, 2004

Hezekiah’s example and Isaiah’s promise demonstrate what can happen when we pray.

MELVIN M. NEWLAND, MINISTER RIDGE CHAPEL, KANSAS, OK (REVISED: 2012) (Powerpoints used with this message are available at no charge. Just email me at mnewland@sstelco.com and request #197.) A. A question we’ll undoubtedly hear many times between now & Dec. 25th is this, "Are ...read more

Scripture: Isaiah 40:1-31

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

How Not To Be A Killjoy Series

Contributed by John Gullick on Oct 22, 2015

A sermon that considers love as an antidote to the sin of murder that can embed itself in our hearts

The Bible reading Exodus 20 1-22 Thou shalt not kill. How come the brief statements are sometimes the most profound? Words like _ I have a dream – For God so loved the world and – All blacks - all conjure up images for us. Thou shalt not kill evokes for us an unlikely to becrossed ...read more

Scripture: Exodus 20:1-22

Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

Rampant Acts Of Kindness

Contributed by Terry Barnhill on May 11, 2010

Three ways that Jesus showed kindness.

If you were describing our world, would you describe it as a kind place? If so, just what “kind of place” are you thinking of? For instance, have you tried recently to get service in a crowded store? Were you shocked recently by something on the news? Doesn’t it seem like ...read more

Scripture: John 15:9-17

Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

What He Said About Being Despised. Series

Contributed by Monty Newton on Nov 17, 2019

People can change!

Series: What He Said Title: What He Said About Being Despised Text: Luke 19:1-10 Thesis: People can change! Introduction As Good as It Gets is a 1997 comedy about three very different people whose lives become entangled. The threesome includes an obsessive-compulsive author, an ...read more

Scripture: Luke 19:1-10

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Feeding The Beast Series

Contributed by Brian Matherlee on Nov 29, 2007

Part 2 in a series on temptation. This focuses on 4 of the seven deadly sins.

KILL OR BE KILLED Part 2-Feeding the Beast Genesis 4:7, “Sin is crouching at your door.” October 14, 2007 Pastor Brian Matherlee INTRODUCTION I heard the report of two brothers. They came from about the most perfect home you could come from. They were involved in a group doing volunteer work for ...read more

Scripture: Genesis 4:7

Denomination: Wesleyan

Acquire The Fire Series

Contributed by Paul Decker on May 25, 2008

Welcome the interruption of the Holy Spirit.

ACQUIRE THE FIRE Acts 2.1-4 S: Change C: Holy Spirit Th: Choose the Fire Pr: WELCOME THE INTERRUPTION OF THE HOLY SPIRIT. Type: Narrative, Inductive I. PENTECOST (1) II. TOGETHER (1) III. SOUND AND FLAME (2-3) IV. FILLED (4) V. COMMUNICATION (4) PA: How is the change to be observed? • Welcome ...read more

Scripture: Acts 2:1-4

Denomination: Baptist

Our Convictions About Marriage Series

Contributed by Stephen E. Trail on Apr 24, 2017

Sermon series on marriage.

Celebrating Marriage #101 MARRIAGE: A DEFINITION Marriage is when you agree to spend the rest of your life sleeping in a room that's too warm, beside someone who's sleeping in a room that's too cold. 1. Marriage made in Heaven -- So is thunder in lightening! 2. Love is a dream -- Marriage is an ...read more

Scripture: Ephesians 5:1-33

Denomination: Baptist

Paul's Perspective For Anger Managment

Contributed by Dean Meadows on Feb 16, 2006

This is a sermon that deals with anger and how to handle it.

PAUL’S PRESCRIPTION FOR ANGER MANAGEMENT 2/13/2006 Ephesians 4:26-5:2 A young girl who was writing a paper for school came to her father and asked, "Dad, what is the difference between anger and exasperation?" The father replied, "It is mostly a matter of degree. Let me show you what I ...read more

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