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  • MELVIN NEWLAND avatar

    Never Too Old To Stretch

    Contributed by Melvin Newland on Sep 3, 2009
    based on 221 ratings
     | 52,929 views

    We have a choice. We can live out the last years of life fearful of growing old, of being helpless, of being a burden, or we can live in great expectation of our Savior’s return.

    MELVIN M. NEWLAND, MINISTER RIDGE CHAPEL, KANSAS, OK (REVISED: 2019) TEXT: Philippians 3:12-21; 1 Timothy 1:13-15 ILL. Look at the picture of the man up on the screen. It is the face of someone you have undoubtedly seen many times before. He grew up in the toughest part of Houston, TX, in ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

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    Life In The Flesh Series

    Contributed by Dennis Davidson on Sep 13, 2009
    based on 54 ratings
     | 18,694 views

    Christian freedom means walking in the Spirit. Christian freedom is not liberty to indulge in one’s fallen nature or the flesh. To help us recognize when we are walking in the flesh a partial listing of some of the expressions of our fallen nature are giv

    Galatians 5:19-21 FLESH CONTROLLED LIFE / LIFE IN THE FLESH (Mt. 15:19; Mark 7:21-23; Col. 3:5-9) Christian freedom means walking in the Spirit. Christian freedom is not liberty to indulge in one’s fallen nature, or flesh. In order for believers to recognize when they are walking in the flesh ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Let Your Fingers Do The Walking, Through The Bible

    Contributed by Kelly Benton on Apr 29, 2010
    based on 14 ratings
     | 13,079 views

    To share the importance of Biblical literacy.

    Let your Fingers do the Walking…..through the Bible Scripture: 2 Timothy 3: 14-17 Date: 7 March 2010 Purpose: To share the importance of Biblical literacy. Illustration: Let your fingers do the walking. This is of course the slogan for the ...read more

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    Denomination: Other

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    Living Hope Series

    Contributed by Chris Appleby on Jul 5, 2010
     | 6,694 views

    As Christians we have a living hope, made sure by the risen Lord Jesus Christ. His resurrection is the sign that we too will be raised to new life. His Holy Spirit given to us is the guarantee that God’s life is flowing through us and will keep us safe un

    I was watching the replay of the Wimbledon final last Monday morning at the gym. Andy Roddick had fought back to be 2 all at the end of the fourth set. At that stage he must have felt like he had a real hope of changing history. Maybe this was the year that Roger Federer could be beaten and ...read more

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    Denomination: Anglican

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    Totally!

    Contributed by Derrick Tuper on Jan 26, 2009
    based on 2 ratings
     | 4,830 views

    Christians need to make a commitment to become totally devoted to Christ in every area of their life.

    TOTALLY! INTRODUCTION: Bill Hybels, Pastor of Willow Creek Community church, was talking with one of his members about some of the "tough topics" he had taught on over the years—hell, money, sex, relational confrontation, self-discipline. The man asked, "Of all the topics you’ve preached on, which ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

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    Producers Of A Hostile Environment-1 Series

    Contributed by Byron Sherman on Dec 2, 2009
     | 3,694 views

    Part 1 of a 7-part sermon. The last days will be characterized by a hostile(antagonistic) environment. But Why? A hostile(antagonistic) environment is produced by, a Distortion of…

    PRODUCERS of a HOSTILE ENVIRONMENT-I—2Timothy 3:1-9 Attention: Pacific Herring live off of coast of US from Baja CA to AK. They eat Plankton(microscopic drifters). For various reasons, plankton ‘bloom’, increasing their numbers exponentially. This feeds the herring, one of the favorite foods of ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Overcomers: Who Are They? Series

    Contributed by K. Edward Skidmore on Dec 14, 2009
    based on 8 ratings
     | 24,587 views

    This message dealing with what the Apostle John had to say about overcomers is a topical introduction to the subject of our victory in Christ anchored on I John 5:4-5.

    OVERCOMERS (Part 1): WHO ARE THEY? Text: I John 5:4-5, Rev. 2-3 Introduction: A recent article in the San Antonio Express News spoke about the amazing phenomenon of designer tennis shoes which has taken the younger generation by storm. The new status symbol is the special name-brand high-top ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

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    A Walk On The Dark Side Series

    Contributed by Jeff Strite on Jun 20, 2009
    based on 69 ratings
     | 21,605 views

    What’s wrong with a visit to a psychic? A "harmless" game of Ouija? A look at my horoscope to see how my day is going to turn out?

    OPEN: A woman went to the local psychic in hopes of contacting her dearly departed grandmother. The psychic’s eyelids began to fluttering and she began to moan and eventually, a voice came, saying, "Granddaughter? Are you there?" The granddaughter, wide-eyed responded, "Grandma? Is that you?" ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

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    The Church At Satan's Seat - Pergamum Series

    Contributed by Graham Kettle on Dec 4, 2010
    based on 1 rating
     | 11,951 views

    In Satan's camp they hold fast to Christ are commended for this. But, even such people have let errant teaching slip through and have not stood firm on sexual sin. Thank God for His mercy provided we repent.

    THE CHURCH AT SATAN'S SEAT - PERGAMUM READING Revelation 2:12-17 “To the angel of the church in Pergamum write: These are the words of him who has the sharp, double-edged sword. 13 I know where you live--where Satan has his throne. Yet you remain true to my name. You did not renounce your ...read more

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    Denomination: Church Of God

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    Getting Real With Your Enemies Series

    Contributed by Joseph Smith on Sep 10, 2007
    based on 7 ratings
     | 5,100 views

    Opposition actually helps us grow. Hostility is destructive not only of others, but also of one’s self; and it spreads without reason. Jesus named its absurdity and then left it in the hands of God. Montgomery Hills Baptist Church

    Stress strengthens. That is a physical fact. It is also a spiritual truth. Stress strengthens. When we face opposition, we grow. When we deal with differences, we become stronger. Strange as it may sound, give thanks when you are opposed! For stress strengthens; enmity empowers; and ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

  • Jerry Shirley avatar

    Go For The Gold!

    Contributed by Jerry Shirley on Aug 8, 2008
    based on 238 ratings
     | 57,840 views

    It’s that time that rolls around every four years, when Olympians remind us all of just how out of shape we all are! Link inc. to text, audio & video, PowerPoint.

    Go For The Gold! I Cor. 9:24-27 http://gbcdecatur.org/sermons/GoForGold.html It’s that time that rolls around every four years, when Olympians remind us all of just how out of shape we all are! Eight badminton players were swatted from the Olympics this week for not trying to win. They were ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

  • Byron Harvey avatar

    Calling An Audible Series

    Contributed by Byron Harvey on Aug 12, 2008
    based on 1 rating
     | 4,900 views

    I preach expository messages, and this is from my series on the book of Acts.

    “Calling an Audible” Acts 13:44-52 December 2, 2007 Ever been in a church where it was obvious that people had assigned seats? Ever been in a church where they didn’t? That’s a better question, because we all know that we are creatures of habit, and we get ourselves so easily stuck in ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical Free

  • Chris Surber avatar

    Crucified With Christ

    Contributed by Chris Surber on Sep 18, 2008
    based on 1 rating
     | 5,669 views

    Ultimately salvation is about knowing God, and commitment to Christ is about dying to self.

    Crucified With Christ, Philippians 1:21-30 Introduction On a dark and stormy night, a child was lost in the streets of a large city. A policeman found him crying in distress, and gathering enough from his story to locate the home, gave him directions after this manner. “Just go down this street ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian Church

  • Dan Cormie avatar

    Unsafe For The Whole Family

    Contributed by Dan Cormie on Jun 15, 2008
    based on 4 ratings
     | 4,099 views

    Some churches are really big on safety these days, providing a safe place for you and the whole family … not that there is really anything wrong with that… but honestly; how safe is this Christian walk?

    Dakota Community Church June 15, 2008 Unsafe for the Whole Family We live in a world that has gone to the extreme where safety is concerned. Everything is labeled for safety. As I write this I glance at my coffee cup which warns me that “the beverage I am about to enjoy is extremely hot” and in ...read more

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    Denomination: Mennonite

  • Wade Martin Hughes, Sr avatar

    #2reassurance:god's Gift! Series

    Contributed by Wade Martin Hughes, Sr on Jul 28, 2008
    based on 8 ratings
     | 5,153 views

    God knows that as we face big battles fear tries to hinder us, so our God will give us reassurance and encourage us to continue.

    #2 REASSURANCE... God’s gift! When fear tries to hinder, God will give us reassurance! By Wade Martin Hughes, Sr. Kyfingers@aol.com This is part#2 of a 2 part lesson. I. INTRODUCTION: A. When my sons were growing up and we would travel, we would often sing. I had a Pinto station wagon and ...read more

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    Denomination: Assembly Of God