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  • MELVIN NEWLAND avatar

    "Think About Such Things”

    Contributed by Melvin Newland on Oct 25, 2022
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    Probably nothing can contribute more to the quality of our lives than a positive attitude. And yet, sometimes it is so easy for us to become critical. And we end up focusing on the negative.

    MELVIN NEWLAND, MINISTER RIDGE CHAPEL, KANSAS, OK (This is a revised version of a message contributed earlier to Sermon Central) TEXT: Philippians 4:8; 1 Thessalonians 5:12-18; Proverbs 23:7 This morning I want to talk about two ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

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    Developing A Positive Attitude

    Contributed by Melvin Newland on Aug 9, 2015
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    Probably nothing can contribute more to the quality of our lives than a positive attitude. And yet, sometimes it is so easy for us to become critical. And we end up focusing on the negatives.

    MELVIN NEWLAND, MINISTER RIDGE CHAPEL, KANSAS, OK This morning I want to talk about two passages of Scripture & “Developing a Positive Attitude in a Negative World.” A. Probably nothing can contribute more to the quality of our lives than a positive attitude. And yet, sometimes it is so ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

  • David Simpson avatar

    Please Build, Not Tear Down!

    Contributed by David Simpson on Feb 15, 2018
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    Negativity and criticism permeates our society, workplace, churches and homes. Use the power of the tongue to build up, not tear down, because the consequences of negativity are severe.

    Sermon Lanier Christian Church February 11, 2018 David Simpson Please Build, Not Tear Down! Numbers 13:30-32; 1 Thessalonians 5:11 I grew up in church; And part of my childhood involved learning countless children’s songs. One of the popular ones was: (VS 1) Oh, be careful little ears, ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian Church

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    What Are You Looking For The New Year

    Contributed by Luther Sexton on Jun 22, 2018
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    A discussion of expectations for the New Year

    WHAT ARE YOU “LOOKING FOR”? SCRIPTURE: Titus 2:13 “Looking for (4327 wait for) that blessed hope, and the glorious appearing of the great God and our Savior Jesus Christ;” Hebrews 10:26 “For if we sin wilfully after that we have received the knowledge of the truth, there remaineth no more ...read more

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    Denomination: Pentecostal

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    The Power Of Words: Speaking Life In A World Of Negativity Ephesians 4:29 Series

    Contributed by Dean Courtier on Jun 7, 2024
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    Ephesians 4:29, explores how our words can be instruments of grace, encouragement, and healing. In a world filled with negativity and harsh speech, we are called to a higher communication standard.

    The Power of Words: Speaking Life in a World of Negativity Ephesians 4:29 Introduction: Today, we will delve into the profound message of Ephesians 4:29, exploring how our words can be instruments of grace, encouragement, and healing. In a world filled with negativity and harsh speech, we are ...read more

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    Denomination: Pentecostal

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    Think You’re Right? Series

    Contributed by Thomas Swope on Apr 4, 2014
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    A study of the book of isaiah chapter 55 verses 1 through13

    Isaiah 55: 1 – 13 Think You’re Right? 1“Ho! Everyone who thirsts, come to the waters; and you who have no money, come, buy and eat. Yes, come, buy wine and milk without money and without price. 2 Why do you spend money for what is not bread, and your wages for what does not ...read more

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    Denomination: Calvary Chapel

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    A Heart That Devises Wicked Imaginations

    Contributed by James Dina on Jul 31, 2020
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    The intention of man’s heart is evil from his youth. The human heart is basically wicked, deceitful above all things, and desperately wicked: who can know it? Keep your heart with all diligence, for out of it spring the issues of life.

    A HEART THAT DEVISES WICKED IMAGINATIONS “And GOD saw that the wickedness of man was great in the earth, and that every imagination of the thoughts of his heart was only evil continually” (Genesis 6:5) Men judge our thoughts by our works and ...read more

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    Denomination: Pentecostal

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    The Helmet Of Salvation Series

    Contributed by Robert Leroe on Nov 16, 2014
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    The helmet is a metaphor for protecting the mind. The Apostle Paul wants us to guard our thoughts. If the devil can tamper with our thoughts, he can meddle with our lives. How we perceive Christ and His teachings affects all of life.

    While conducting a raid in the Helmand Province of Afghanistan, a US Marine platoon received incoming sniper fire. One of the Marines was struck in the head and the bullet bounced off his Kevlar helmet. He assured his fellow Marines he was unhurt except for some ringing in his ears, and they ...read more

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    Denomination: Congregational

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    Thought Patterns For Winners : Be Transformed By The Renewing Of Your Mind

    Contributed by Dr. Stanley Vasu on Nov 18, 2001
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    This sermon is about how our life can be transformed when our mind is renewed by changing wrong pattern of thinking and highlights the following .1.TRUST 2.THANKFULNESS 3.TRUTH 4.TIMING 5.TRAVAILING 6.TEMPTER 7.TEACHABLE

    THOUGHT PATTERNS FOR WINNERS : BE TRANSFORMED BY THE RENEWING OF YOUR MIND ********************************************************************************************** OUTLINE 1.TRUST 2.THANKFULNESS 3.TRUTH 4.TIMING 5.TRAVAILING 6.TEMPTER 7.TEACHABLE THE MESSAGE THOUGHT PATTERNS ...read more

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    Denomination: Pentecostal

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    More Important Than You Thought: A Called Community Series

    Contributed by Paul Decker on Sep 3, 2006
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    God is always good to us.

    MORE IMPORTANT THAN YOU THOUGHT: A CALLED COMMUNITY Ephesians 1.3.14 S: Community C: A Called Community Th: Building Up in Love; Doing Our Work Pr: GOD IS ALWAYS GOOD TO US. ?: How? KW: Blessings TS: We will find in our study of Ephesians 1.3-14 four blessings that show how God is always good to ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

  • Daniel Richter avatar

    The Laws Of The Kingdom Pt.2: It's The Thought That Counts Series

    Contributed by Daniel Richter on Oct 10, 2006
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    The King begins to explain the new rules that govern God’s Kingdom.

    The Laws of the Kingdom Pt.2 It’s the Thought that Counts Matthew 5:17-48 May 14th, 2006 Well, the King has returned and He is beginning to make His presence known to the people. We looked at the genealogy of this king, the royal and divine bloodline. We looked at the Herald of the King, the ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian Missionary Alliance

  • Clarence Eisberg avatar

    Living And Dying For Jesus: Thoughts For All Saints Day

    Contributed by Clarence Eisberg on Nov 1, 2006
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    This sermon talks about how in baptism we "cross the threshold" into God’s family. We become "saints" by virtue of our connection to Jesus. Many "saints’ past and present have given their life because of their witness to the resurrection of Jesus.

    In Jesus Holy Name November 5, 2006 Text: Hebrews 12:1-2 All Saints Day, Redeemer Lutheran “Living and Dying for Jesus: thoughts for All Saints Day” I have on my shelf one of those books on Systematic Theology…translated from German into English, ...read more

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    Denomination: Lutheran

  • Jose Gomez Sr. avatar

    Taking Control Of Your Thoughts (Pastor Jose Jr)

    Contributed by Jose Gomez Sr. on Feb 21, 2007
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    The mind the seat of the soul. It is the place where flesh and spirit exchange ideas and come to conclusions about the world around you. It can either be a conductor for the Spirit of God, or a breeding ground for the corruption of the flesh.

    Taking Control of Your Thoughts Preparing for the Prophetic 2 Cor 10:3 Indeed, we live as human beings, F31 but we do not wage war according to human standards; F32 4 for the weapons of our warfare are not merely human, F33 but they have divine power to destroy strongholds. We destroy arguments 5 ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

  • Mark Nichols avatar

    Seriously Ridiculous Thought #2 - The Richest Became The Poorest Series

    Contributed by Mark Nichols on Jan 12, 2009
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    Jesus was rich. He became poor. SERIOUSLY RIDICULOUS!

    TEXT: 2nd Corinthians 8:9 (also Various chapters in Psalms 24:1; 89:11) TITLE: Ridiculous thought #2 - The Richest became the Poorest! SERIES: Seriously Ridiculous TOPIC: Incarnation; Christmas, giving! OCCASION: Burnside Christian Church, January 4th, 2008 PROP: Jesus gave up his riches, ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

  • Michael McCartney avatar

    "Paul's Final Thoughts." 1 Cor. Pt 17 Series

    Contributed by Michael Mccartney on Oct 26, 2008
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    Paul was a man who had experienced Grace and he always referred to its power in the opening of his letters and in the closing of his letters because it changed his life. Grace changed a murderer of the church to a martyr of the church.

    “Paul’s - Final Thoughts” Opening Illustration: On the lighter side of life Scripture Texts: I Cor. 16:21-24: 21I, Paul, write this greeting in my own hand. 22If anyone does not love the Lord—a curse be on him. Come, O Lord! 23The grace of the Lord Jesus be with you. 24My love to all of you in ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational