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  • Mary Lewis avatar

    Prime Directive

    Contributed by Mary Lewis on Feb 18, 2001
    based on 108 ratings
     | 4,972 views

    The greatest commandment: to love God with all our heart, mind, soul & strength

    Prime Directive Introduction I came across an article recently that was a response to a letter written by someone who was in anguish over trying to figure out how to live the Christian life. This is part of that letter: "He made us a perfect world that works according to physical laws that we can ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Motherhood Today

    Contributed by Melvin Newland on Feb 19, 2001
    based on 1,294 ratings
     | 147,114 views

    It’s difficult being a Christian mother today. But as hard as that may be, we need to realize that difficulties are not unique to our time. In every age Motherhood has had it's share of difficulties.

    MELVIN M. NEWLAND, MINISTER RIDGE CHAPEL, KANSAS, OK (REVISED: 2017) TEXT: Luke 1:26-38 ILL. Most of you are familiar with the Calvin & Hobbes comic strips. Well, on one Mother's Day, Calvin is pictured standing by ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

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    Extreme Faith Series

    Contributed by Jeff Strite on Feb 21, 2001
    based on 224 ratings
     | 37,008 views

    A focus on faith and healing. And, just why did Jesus tell the paralytic his sins were forgiven?

    OPEN: It was the first day of basketball practice at Wingate High School in Brooklyn, N.Y. The Coach handed a ball to each player. "Boys," he said, "I want you to practice shooting from the spots you might expect to be in during the game." One of the boys (who was pretty much there as a ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

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    A Portrait Of Fatherhood

    Contributed by Melvin Newland on Feb 21, 2001
    based on 1,197 ratings
     | 198,873 views

    In these few verses we see a portrait of fatherhood that is worth examining. So let’s consider 5 wonderful traits a father needs today.

    MELVIN NEWLAND, MINISTER RIDGE CHAPEL, KANSAS, OK (Revised: 2018) TEXT: 1 Thessalonians 2:7-12 A. Do you remember when men were men & you could tell it by looking, when women were the ones who wore earrings & makeup? Do you remember when men knew who they were & ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

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    Just Do It…now!

    Contributed by Dr. Ronald Shultz on Mar 2, 2001
    based on 30 ratings
     | 8,219 views

    An exhortation to action!

    Just Do It…Now! The Nike© commercials urge people to "just do it." They are encouraging people in the area of athletics and to quit being a couch potato. Of course, ideally if you "just do it" you will need shoes and hopefully you will buy their shoes. The more you ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Tempted

    Contributed by James Jerpseth on Mar 3, 2001
    based on 24 ratings
     | 3,356 views

    Having grown up in hte desert, I know how harsh the place is and how tempting the options presented by hte devil really are. On the surface the temptations seem harmless and perhaps even good in the right hands but they all take our attention off God.

    I grew up going to the desert, and thought that I knew what the desert lands are all about. I’ve been camping many times in the Anza Berrego wilderness and understand that the desert is a harsh and foreboding place. I know to stay on the trails, look for snakes and take lots of extra water. I ...read more

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    Denomination: Lutheran

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    You Must Not Put The Lord Your God To The Test

    Contributed by William Baeta on Mar 6, 2001
    based on 51 ratings
     | 11,974 views

    “Then he brought Him to Jerusalem, set Him on the pinnacle of the temple, and said to Him, ‘if you are the Son of God throw yourself down from here…’ And Jesus answered and said to him, ‘it has been said, ‘you shall not tempt the Lord your God’” Luke 4:9-

    Theme: You must not put the Lord your God to the test Text: Deut. 26:4-10; Rom. 10:8-13; Lk. 4:1-13 Today is the second Sunday in Lent and we at Covenant have been observing this holy season by meditating and reflecting on the Word of God and by prayer and fasting. It is following the example of ...read more

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    Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

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    Freedom Symbolic

    Contributed by Kent Lenard on Jun 29, 2002
    based on 98 ratings
     | 8,131 views

    The need for Christians to live in the freedom given by Christ.

    I. Most anywhere you go in the world they have their own symbol of freedom. A. When I was on my trip to San Antonio, as I said in my newsletter article this month, the one thing that I wanted to see if nothing else was the Alamo. B. As a child I was for some reason interested in the Alamo. ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Catch Me If You Can

    Contributed by Paul Decker on Jul 23, 2002
    based on 45 ratings
     | 8,444 views

    We can go with Jesus.

    CATCH ME IF YOU CAN John 7:25-36 S: Belief Th: Going with Jesus Pr: WE CAN GO WITH JESUS. ?: Inductive KW: Phases TS: We will find in John 7:25-36 three phases that show the continued opposition to Jesus. The _____ phase is the… I. PROBING (25-29) II. PLOTTING (30-32) III. PREDICTING ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    No Condemnation In Christ

    Contributed by Gary Regazzoli on Jul 25, 2002
    based on 24 ratings
     | 4,218 views

    Our response to the Gospel is relationship and obedience. Relationship without obedience leads to "Cheap Grace" and Obedience without relationship leads to "legalism"

    Rom 8:1-17 – No Condemnation in Christ What is it like to be a condemned man?  Have you ever imagined what it would be like to stand in the dock waiting for the jury to deliver its verdict and to hear the words “we find him guilty”  And then to hear the judge pronounce the death ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian Church

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    Who Is That Knocking At Your Door?

    Contributed by James May on Jul 28, 2002
    based on 140 ratings
     | 59,835 views

    Jesus stands knocking without ceasing at the door to the heart of every man. Why won’t we open the door and let Him come in?

    Disclaimer: Due to the large amount of sermons and topics that appear on this site I feel it is necessary to post this disclaimer on all sermons posted. These sermons are original to the author and the leading of the Holy Spirit. While ideas and illustrations are often gleaned from many ...read more

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    Denomination: Independent/Bible

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    Faith To Be A Risk Taker Series

    Contributed by Ray Ellis on Jul 29, 2002
    based on 87 ratings
     | 16,045 views

    From the life of Ruth we discover helpful principles to apply faith to the challenges of everyday life.

    Faith to be a Risk Taker Ruth 1:1-18 My message this morning is about a young woman that had faith to be a risk taker. Have you moved to a new area where you didn’t really know anybody except those moving with you. Moving and making new friends and adjusting to a new area are challenging ...read more

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    Denomination: Free Methodist

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    A Fighting Senior Citizen Series

    Contributed by Steven Simala Grant on Jul 30, 2002
    based on 181 ratings
     | 58,597 views

    At 85 years old, Caleb takes on the giants of the promised land.

    A Fighting Senior Citizen – Joshua 14:6-15 Intro: 20 Signs That You’re Getting Old 1. You’re asleep, but others worry that you’re dead. 2. Your back goes out more often than you do. 3. You quit trying to hold your stomach in, no matter who walks into the room. 4. You buy a compass for the dash ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

  • MELVIN NEWLAND avatar

    If You Really Love God Series

    Contributed by Melvin Newland on Aug 1, 2002
    based on 218 ratings
     | 28,341 views

    I hope you passed last week’s love test. And assuming that you did, let's consider 4 results of loving God that will be evident in our lives.

    MELVIN M. NEWLAND, MINISTER RIDGE CHAPEL, KANSAS, OK (REVISED - 2018) TEXT: 1 John 2:3-5, 4:11-16; John 17:20-21; A. Last week, my sermon was titled "The Love Test," & we looked at a couple of passages of Scripture. The first was 2 Corinthians 13:5 where Paul tells the ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

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    "All By Myself"

    Contributed by Bruce Hindenburg on Aug 13, 2002
    based on 120 ratings
     | 14,495 views

    The story of Elijah, his success and his fear. His false assumption that he is all alone. How God spoke to him and to us in a gentle whisper. Today we hear the gentle whisper of the Gospel.

    Text: 1 Kings 19:9-18; and Matthew 14:22-33 Grace and peace to you from God our Father and from our Lord and Savior Jesus Christ. Amen. Way, way back in early 1970’s there was a singing group known as the Raspberries. One of the members of that group was a fellow by the name of Eric Carmen. He ...read more

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    Denomination: Lutheran