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  • MELVIN NEWLAND avatar

    Is It Good, Or Is It Bad?

    Contributed by Melvin Newland on Jan 28, 2001
    based on 246 ratings
     | 23,502 views

    Here is the promise: "All things, both good & bad things, can work together for good to those who love God..." The question is, "How?"

    MELVIN M. NEWLAND, MINISTER RIDGE CHAPEL, KANSAS, OK A. Have you ever had anything good happen to you, & then, perhaps years later, as you looked back on the event, realized that what seemed so good at the time had bad results? Or have you ever had anything ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

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    The Loveliest Lynchee Series

    Contributed by Joseph Smith on Feb 4, 2001
    based on 69 ratings
     | 10,170 views

    The poetry of Gwendolyn Brooks, recently deceased African-American poet, illustrates how a commitment to justice begins with hope, turns to a sense of responsiblity, rises to act, but also acknowledges the depth of human sin.

    The dateline was to be Little Rock, Arkansas, September 1957. The story was to be about the vicious hatred of a city whose people were resisting justice and terrifying school children. Little Rock, Arkansas, where Governor Orval Faubus had become the symbol of massive resistance, and where an ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Lord Of The Dance

    Contributed by Joseph Smith on Jun 25, 2003
    based on 26 ratings
     | 8,500 views

    There is joy in losing things because ultimately you find them! We, like the elder brother, do not even know what we are missing by not experiencing conversionsn, nor are we in touch with everyday grace. Celebrate! (Congregation invited to sing, severa

    The older I get, the more I lose things. I leave a file on that ridiculous garbage heap I call my desk, and two minutes later it has buried itself three layers down. I set my keys on the table to free my hands for something else, and when I turn my back, those keys take flight. It’s amazing. I ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

  • Jeff Strite avatar

    Prescription For A Healthy Family Series

    Contributed by Jeff Strite on Jul 6, 2003
    based on 75 ratings
     | 21,362 views

    Many families are struggling because they haven’t listened to God’s prescription for their homes. Even many Christians misunderstand what Paul was talking about in Colossians 3 and do great damage to their families.

    OPEN: After creating heaven and earth, God created Adam and Eve. And the first thing the Heavenly Father said to these first children was, "Don’t." "Don’t what?" Adam replied. “Don’t eat the forbidden fruit." God said. "Forbidden fruit? We have forbidden fruit? Hey, Eve. . . we have ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

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    Nothing Less Than Victory

    Contributed by William Noel on Jan 28, 2006
    based on 54 ratings
     | 17,576 views

    A reminder that God doesn’t make losers.

    “Nothing Less Than Victory” Num. 13:30 This morning, with the help of the Lord, I’d like to share a word from the book of Number, chapter 23, and verse 30. There we read, “And Caleb stilled the people before Moses, and said, Let us go up at once, and possess it; for we are well able to overcome ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

  • Steven Spillman avatar

    Knowing Your Purpose In Life

    Contributed by Steven Spillman on Apr 23, 2008
    based on 7 ratings
     | 17,668 views

    Learning how to find your purpose in Life through God.

    Knowing Your Purpose in Life I received a letter a while back from a guy I know. From all appearances he’s got his act together. He is a good Christian, attends church regularly and he’s financially successful. He’s a nice guy too; he doesn’t seem to have any hidden agendas or ulterior motives. As ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

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    After Here, What's Hereafter Pt 3 Series

    Contributed by Carl Greene on May 10, 2008
     | 3,492 views

    Final of a three part series exploring what the Bible reveals about life after death. Clues which bring great hope and reassurance about Heavenly life after the end of our earthly life.

    AFTER HERE, WHAT’S HEREAFTER? (PART 3) THE GIFT 1. A REVIEW OF LAST WEEK – SUMMARY 2. REVIEW LUKE 16:23-26 a. Point – Tormented rich man not in hades because he was rich. i. Bible teaches riches, or lack of them does not dictate our eternal destiny. b. Christ told story to jolt greedy ...read more

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    Denomination: Methodist

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    The Unknown God Series

    Contributed by Rodney Buchanan on Aug 29, 2004
    based on 50 ratings
     | 8,196 views

    When attempting to reach people of other faiths, we recognize that: 1. There is some truth in all religions and there are good people who follow them. 2. God has placed a longing for himself inside every human heart. 3. Jesus is the universal Savior.

    This is a confusing time in which to live. It was not long ago that America was a place where we, for the most part, understood each other and where other people were coming from. We shared common standards of ethics, and whether or not we followed those ethics, we understood them and agreed ...read more

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    Denomination: Methodist

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    Experience God's Pure Love Series

    Contributed by Stephen Pattison on Mar 14, 2005
    based on 23 ratings
     | 5,504 views

    From Gethsemane, a love even more stunning than laying down one’s life for a friend.

    “Experience the Passion” Series Sermon 1: “Experience God’s Pure Love” (Gethsemane) March 5/6, 2005 It’s such a powerful opening scene. We don’t expect to see Jesus like that – his face glistening with sweat mixed with blood, his hair tangled, staggering about as if he was wounded, or carrying ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

  • Rick Crandall avatar

    Be An Encourager For God

    Contributed by Rick Crandall on Dec 2, 2013
    based on 2 ratings
     | 14,166 views

    Our encouragement: 1. Can help overcome suffering (vs. 19). 2. Can be sent to new places (vs. 20-23). 3. Can help people be saved (vs. 23-24). 4. Can help strengthen other Christians (vs. 23&26).

    Be an Encourager for God Acts 11:19-26 Sermon by Rick Crandall Grayson Baptist Church - Nov. 17, 2013 *Everybody needs encouragement. The night Abraham Lincoln was assassinated at Ford's Theatre, he was carrying: two pairs of glasses, a small velvet eyeglass cleaner, an ivory pocketknife, a large ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    The Place Of Gratitude

    Contributed by Rick Crandall on Dec 9, 2013
     | 8,204 views

    1. Seek the Lord's mercy (vs. 11-13). 2. Strive to follow the Lord's commands (vs.14a). 3. Step out in faith (vs.14b). 4. See God's blessings in your life (vs. 15). 5. Stop to give thanks to the Lord (vs. 15). 6. Show your gratitude to God (vs. 15-19).

    The Place of Gratitude Luke 17:11-19 Sermon by Rick Crandall Grayson Baptist Church - Nov. 18, 2012 *Pastor Billy Strayhorn and his family are animal lovers with a capital "A." They feed the squirrels and birds in their back yard. In their house they have a lizard and three goldfish. But when ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

  • Curry Pikkaart avatar

    The Miracle In What You Have Series

    Contributed by Curry Pikkaart on Jan 29, 2013
    based on 1 rating
     | 7,479 views

    What do you have of value? When we have Jesus, there is great value ion what we have.

    “The Miracle in What You Have” Acts 3:1-26 What do you have of value? Consider the following first-person account. “Bad luck – the light turned red, and I was trapped standing at the corner. I prayed for it to change quickly. He was standing too close to me. And besides, it ...read more

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    Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

  • Gordon Curley avatar

    A New Commandment Series

    Contributed by Gordon Curley on Feb 2, 2013
     | 5,130 views

    A New Commandment. (Powerpoint slides to accompany this talk are available on request – email: gcurley@gcurley.info)

    SERMON OUTLINE: • A desire to glorify God (vs 31) • A love for one another (vs 34) • A submission to Jesus (vs 36-38) SERMON BODY: Note: • The New Testament word used for “disciple” is the Greek word ‘mathetes’; • And it means ...read more

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    Denomination: Brethren

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    God's Warning About Wicked Teachers - Part 1

    Contributed by Rick Crandall on May 25, 2013
     | 6,221 views

    1. Be warned about their deception (vs. 1-3). 2. Be wise about their destruction (vs. 3-6). 3. Be walking in God's deliverance (vs. 7-9).

    God's Warning about Wicked Teachers - Part 1 2 Peter 2:1-9 Sermon by Rick Crandall Grayson Baptist Church - April 7, 2013 BACKGROUND: *The last time we met, Peter was stressing the great value of God's Word. In 2 Peter 1:19-21, the Apostle wrote: 19. We also have the prophetic word made more ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Feed Your Faith

    Contributed by Rick Crandall on Oct 9, 2012
    based on 5 ratings
     | 14,588 views

    Feed your faith on: 1. God’s unwavering attention (vs. 8-12). 2. Our unseen allies (vs. 13-18). 3. Our undeserved assistance (vs. 19-23).

    Feed Your Faith 2 Kings 6:8-23 Sermon by Rick Crandall Grayson Baptist Church - October 7, 2012 *Christian, have you ever felt like you had too much faith? -- No, of course not. And I think you never will. Even if you have been a Christian for 50 years, most people would say: “I need more ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist