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The Ingredients Of Thanksgiving

Contributed by Kim Beckwith on Nov 26, 2005

A sermon discussing essential components of a Thankful heart.

November 20, 2005 THE INGREDIENTS OF THANKSGIVING Text: Col. 1:3-14 (focus on vs. 12) Well, it is certainly hard to fathom today, but Thanksgiving is once again upon us. It doesn’t seem like a year could have come and gone since we celebrated our first Thanksgiving in our freshly completed ...read more

Scripture: Colossians 1:3-12

Love - The Set-Apart Quality

Contributed by Russell Brownworth on Apr 29, 2002

What is the one thing that separates Christians from unbelievers? Why would we act that way?

April 28, 2002 1Though I speak with the tongues of men and of angels, and have not charity, I am become as sounding brass, or a tinkling cymbal. 2And though I have the gift of prophecy, and understand all mysteries, and all knowledge; and though I have all faith, so that I could remove mountains, ...read more

Scripture: 1 Corinthians 13:1-13

Denomination: United Methodist

Monday Again? Monday Again!

Contributed by Brian Matherlee on Nov 29, 2007

Sermon for Labor Day on a Biblical view of work

MONDAY AGAIN? MONDAY AGAIN! A Biblical View of Work Labor Day Sunday September 2, 2007 Pastor Brian Matherlee A man in a hot air balloon realized he was lost. He reduced altitude and spotted a woman below. He descended a bit more and shouted, "Excuse me, can you help me? I promised a friend I ...read more

Scripture: Colossians 3:23

Denomination: Wesleyan

A Life Of Thanksgiving Series

Contributed by Billy Ricks on Nov 25, 2012

That is the basis of thankfulness - to remember that we got here with the help of God, & that He is the provider of every blessing we have.

Intro: Alex Haley, the author of "Roots," had an unusual picture hanging on his office wall. It was a picture of a turtle on top of a fence post. When asked, "Why is that there?" Alex Haley answered, "Every time I write something significant, every time I read my words & think that they are ...read more

Scripture: 1 Thessalonians 5:18

Denomination: Baptist

Jesus Is Coming Back, Soon (Part 2 In Series Of 5) Series

Contributed by Gary Holt on Apr 28, 2020

With all the trouble in the world, this sermon will remind us that Jesus is coming back SOON. The second coming ought to inspire and comfort the Christian

Jesus is coming BACK, SOON Week 2 of 5 Revelation 22:12-21 When I was a child we used to play a game called Hide and Seek: - One of us would cover our eyes and count to ten and then we would say, “Ready or not here I come.” - By the time you get to Revelation 22 and verse 12 - Jesus is pretty ...read more

Scripture: Revelation 22:12-21

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Christians Are Supposed To Be Different!

Contributed by Melvin Newland on Jul 17, 2011

If we don't handle bitterness & hostility differently than the way the world handles them, then we have not learned what it means to be a Christian.

MELVIN M. NEWLAND, MINISTER RIDGE CHAPEL, KANSAS, OK A. I'm preaching this morning on the subject of "forgiveness," & this seems to be one of the most difficult subjects for many people to deal with. You see, I'm ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 18:21-35

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

When You Pray

Contributed by Melvin Newland on Jan 10, 2001

Let’s allow the Master Teacher to teach us as He taught His disciples how to pray.

MELVIN M. NEWLAND, MINISTER CENTRAL CHRISTIAN, BROWNSVILLE, TX ILL. Suppose that I should call you up tomorrow morning about 10:00, after you have been working for a couple of hours or so, & asked you, "Have you prayed yet today?" How would you respond to that? Would you ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 6:5-14

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

4th Of July - A Declaration Of Dependence

Contributed by Melvin Newland on Jul 9, 2012

This is a brief 4th of July message suitable to present to Civic groups, and in situations when time is restricted.

MELVIN M. NEWLAND, MINISTER RIDGE CHAPEL, KANSAS, OK Text: Deuteronomy 8:7-14; Proverbs 14:34 Last Wednesday we celebrated the birthday of our nation & the signing of the Declaration of Independence. It was a momentous decision for each ...read more

Scripture: Proverbs 14:34, Deuteronomy 8:7-14

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Peace On Earth

Contributed by Melvin Newland on Nov 6, 2001

I believe God does intend His teachings to be taken seriously. So He not only speaks the words, "Peace on earth, good will toward men," but He gives us the key to unlocking the door to peace so we really can attain it.

MELVIN M. NEWLAND, MINISTER RIDGE CHAPEL, KANSAS, OK (Revised: 2023) TEXT: Proverbs 25:21-22; Exodus 23:4-5; Isaiah 9:6; Acts 2:38 A. It’s the Sunday after Christmas & the beginning of a New Year, & our hearts are still full of the hymns that we sang proclaiming the ...read more

Scripture: Proverbs 25:21-22, Exodus 23:4-5, Isaiah 9:6

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

A Gift Beyond Description

Contributed by Melvin Newland on Nov 6, 2001

Paul said, "Thanks be unto God for His indescribable gift." Why does Paul call Jesus "indescribable?" I think that there are at least four reasons.

MELVIN M. NEWLAND, MINISTER CENTRAL CHRISTIAN, BROWNSVILLE, TX A. My text this morning is 2 Corinthians 9:15. It is a short verse, only 8 words long. Listen as the apostle Paul says, "Thanks be unto God for His indescribable gift." This is the time of year when we are ...read more

Scripture: 2 Corinthians 9:15, 2 Corinthians 9:8

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Xmas Or Christmas?

Contributed by Melvin Newland on Nov 6, 2001

One thing is for sure. God is ready & anxious to reveal Himself to us. But the question is, "Do we want to meet Him? Are we really prepared to hear His words, & listen to what He has to say?"

MELVIN M. NEWLAND, MINISTER RIDGE CHAPEL, KANSAS, OK (REVISED: 2015) TEXT: 2 Peter 1:16-18 Listen to what the Apostle Peter wrote in 2 Peter 1:16 18. "We did not follow cleverly invented stories when we told you about the power & coming of our Lord Jesus Christ, but we were ...read more

Scripture: 2 Peter 1:16-18

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

So Familiar We Almost Miss It

Contributed by Melvin Newland on Nov 6, 2001

People & places & things - all very common & ordinary. And yet, God is able to take the ordinary things of life & do wonderful things with them.

MELVIN M. NEWLAND, MINISTER RIDGE CHAPEL, KANSAS, OK (REVISED: 2015) TEXT: Luke 2:1-20 We begin our Christmas message this morning with Luke 2:6-20. "While they were there, the time came for the baby to be born, & she gave birth to her firstborn, a son. She wrapped Him in strips ...read more

Scripture: Luke 2:1-20

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Are You Ready For Christmas?

Contributed by Melvin Newland on Nov 6, 2001

When I ask, "Are you ready for Christmas?" I am asking about more than your activities. I am asking about your attitudes, because every once in a while I hear someone say, "I just cannot get into the Christmas spirit!"

MELVIN M. NEWLAND, MINISTER RIDGE CHAPEL, KANSAS, OK (REVISED: 2012) A. A question we’ll undoubtedly hear many times between now & Dec. 25th is this, "Are you ready for Christmas?" I suppose what is really being asked is, "Have you put up all your Christmas ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 1:18-25, Luke 1:46-55

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

The Source Of Peace

Contributed by Melvin Newland on Nov 6, 2001

Wouldn’t it be great to be able to sit down someday & say, "I don’t have anything to worry about today. Everything in my life is in order"? That would be great, wouldn’t it? But it doesn’t happen very often.

MELVIN M. NEWLAND, MINISTER CENTRAL CHRISTIAN, BROWNSVILLE, TX A. The subject this morning is peace. And in this world today, that subject is a major concern, isn’t it? ILL. Now I don’t mean to be harsh, but I have little respect for some of the ideas & values proclaimed by ...read more

Scripture: Ephesians 2:11-19

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Treasures That Cannot Be Taken Away

Contributed by Melvin Newland on Nov 6, 2001

Have you ever had a day that was so special, so filled with wonderful things, that you wished time could stand still & that day last forever? Mary must have experienced that the night when Jesus was born.

MELVIN M. NEWLAND, MINISTER RIDGE CHAPEL, KANSAS, OK (REVISED: 2015) TEXT: Luke 2:15-19 A. Have you ever had a day that was so special, so filled with wonderful things, that you wished time could stand still & that day last forever? ILL. Maybe it was when you got your ...read more

Scripture: Luke 2:1-20, Luke 2:15-19

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ