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  • MELVIN NEWLAND avatar

    Understanding The Times

    Contributed by Melvin Newland on Jan 11, 2001
    based on 151 ratings
     | 30,862 views

    The line has been drawn, & the battle is on. But do we realize it? Are we people who understand the times & know what should be done? You see, there are four areas in which this battle is being fought.

    MELVIN NEWLAND, MINISTER RIDGE CHAPEL, KANSAS, OK (Updated & Revised: 2022) TEXT: 1 Chronicles 12:30-32 Acts 17:22-34 A. Tomorrow is officially designated as a holiday celebrated in many communities by a variety of solemn observances. All across the U.S. people will gather in parks ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

  • MELVIN NEWLAND avatar

    4th Of July - I’ve Gotta Be Free!

    Contributed by Melvin Newland on Feb 21, 2001
    based on 405 ratings
     | 68,996 views

    What we often forget is that in declaring their independence from England, our forefathers made an equally strong declaration of dependence upon Almighty God.

    MELVIN M. NEWLAND, MINISTER RIDGE CHAPEL, KANSAS, OK (Revised: 2015) ILL. Today the United States is celebrating a crucial moment in the history of our nation - the signing of the Declaration of Independence. And as we look back at that event we need to realize that it was a fateful & very ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

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    It Just Happened! Series

    Contributed by Darren Ethier on May 21, 2002
    based on 99 ratings
     | 20,603 views

    Part 2 of 4 of the series, Ruth: A Woman of Faith. Coincidence or fate? Or the work of a Sovereign caring God? The events in Ruth’s life are a wonderful testimony of the loving care God has for His people - for YOU!

    "IT JUST HAPPENED!" Ruth 2 READ AT BEGINNING OF SERVICE: Proverbs 16:9 (NIV) 9 In his heart a man plans his course, but the LORD determines his steps. INTRODUCTION Read Ruth 2 In 1858 a Sunday School teacher, Mr. Kimball, led a Boston shoe clerk to give his life to Jesus Christ. The clerk was ...read more

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    Denomination: Pentecostal

  • Jason Hill avatar

    Get A Grip Series

    Contributed by Jason Hill on Jun 3, 2002
    based on 20 ratings
     | 9,495 views

    If you really want life to run a little smoother, then, the writer of Proverbs says, you must be able to manage your anger.

    “Making Life Work” – Pt. 9 Manage Anger What is it that gets you mad? I’m sure that for each person here there is one thing that really pushes your buttons, really gets your goat and really makes you mad. I recently read the results of an Internet poll that asked people the question, “What ...read more

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    Denomination: Independent/Bible

  • Z. Rinaldi III avatar

    A Mothers Strength: Her Love

    Contributed by Z. Rinaldi Iii on Jun 14, 2002
    based on 79 ratings
     | 14,535 views

    To show how God wants everyone to love and respect mothers whether they are biologically related or not.

    Intoduction: To start with it is good to understand the correct biblical definition of the title "Mother". The original Hebrew word for mother is ame pronounced ah-may and it means the bond of the family. The word also signifies a force that strengthens and holds things together. Therefore, ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

  • Larry Thompson avatar

    One Nation Under___?

    Contributed by Larry Thompson on Jun 29, 2002
    based on 556 ratings
     | 62,348 views

    This timely message examines the historical and biblical perspective of the 9th Circuit Court of Appeals decision to make the Pledge of Allegiance unconstitutional because of the reference to being a nation "under God."

    ONE NATION UNDER? Prov. 14:34; Psalm 33:12 June 30, 2002 • Dr. Larry L. Thompson (2002) Proverbs 14:34 “Righteousness exalts a nation, but sin is a disgrace to any people.” Psalm 33:12 “Blessed is the nation whose God is the Lord, the people he chose for his inheritance.” ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

  • Donnie Martin avatar

    America's Only Hope

    Contributed by Donnie Martin on Jul 5, 2002
    based on 38 ratings
     | 7,422 views

    This message is basically a call to repentance, and seeking God for the deliverance of our nation, not only from our enemies, but from our departure from God.

    AMERICA’S ONLY HOPE Text: Prov.14: 34 Intro: September 11, 2001 is a day that is not soon to be forgotten by those Americans who still have an ounce of patriotism left in them. It is a day branded into our consciousness by the horrendous events, and vivid scenes of destruction and chaos that ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Wise Up About Your Anger Series

    Contributed by Timothy Peck on Jul 16, 2002
    based on 25 ratings
     | 8,093 views

    Understanding what anger does to us and how to deal with our anger wisely from the book of Proverbs.

    This sermon was introduced with a drama called "The Killing of Nash" Jesus said a lot of controversial things during his life. One of the things he said was that anger is a form of murder. Jesus said, "You’ve heard that it was said, "Thou shalt not murder," and anyone who murders will be subject ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

  • MELVIN NEWLAND avatar

    Sin Is A Disgrace To Any People

    Contributed by Melvin Newland on Jul 17, 2002
    based on 120 ratings
     | 8,115 views

    What do you say when something as terrible as 9-11 happens, or you see people rejoicing when they hear that a bomber has succeeded in blowing up a restaurant full of children? How do you explain that?

    MELVIN M. NEWLAND, MINISTER CENTRAL CHRISTIAN, BROWNSVILLE, TX ILL. As many of you know, there is a Ministerial Association in Brownsville, & I’m a part of it. It is not a formal organization, issuing pronouncements or passing resolutions. It is just ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

  • Rick Adams avatar

    Making Biblically Sound Decisions Series

    Contributed by Rick Adams on Jul 20, 2002
    based on 84 ratings
     | 31,591 views

    This message is the second in a series on choices. This message offers practical steps in making Biblically sound decisions.

    Making Biblically Sound Decisions Proverbs 14:12 Last week, we began our study on the topic of choices. We discovered that we are free to do practically anything we want, but the one thing that we are never truly free from is making decisions based upon the choices we are presented with. We ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

  • Tony Searles avatar

    "The Way That Seems Right..."

    Contributed by Tony Searles on Jul 25, 2002
    based on 75 ratings
     | 88,303 views

    The Bible tells us that there is a way that SEEMS right to man, but in the end it leads to destruction. How do we avoid doing it? There are a few simple principles.

    STAND & READ - Proverbs 14:12-14 ?There is a way which seems right to a man, but its end is the way of death. [13] Even in laughter the heart may be in pain, and the end of joy may be grief. [14] The backslider, in heart, will have his fill of his own ways; but a good man will be satisfied ...read more

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    Denomination: Other

  • Jeff Kolk avatar

    Good Intentions Are Not Enough

    Contributed by Jeff Kolk on Oct 26, 2000
    based on 127 ratings
     | 28,610 views

    Good intentions need Godly action to benefit the kingdom of God

    "Good Intentions Are Not Enough" Proverbs 16:1-3 INTRODUCTION: + In the 18th Century James Boswell is said, "Hell is paved with good intentions." Actions must be taken and followed through in order for the intention to become a reality. Boswell’s quote is a summary of human nature not to follow ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

  • Clark Tanner avatar

    Two In A Canoe (Or, Baking On The Brazos)

    Contributed by Clark Tanner on Dec 4, 2000
    based on 110 ratings
     | 4,540 views

    Encouragement for young couples

    A true story "The mind of man plans his way, but the Lord directs his steps." In his song, “Slip-Sliding Away”, Paul Simon asserts that, “God only knows; God makes His plan; the information’s unavailable to the mortal man.” A rather pessimistic attitude, since the information is not entirely ...read more

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    Denomination: Orthodox

  • David Salyer avatar

    Turning Vision Into Reality

    Contributed by David Salyer on Dec 21, 2000
    based on 100 ratings
     | 10,855 views

    How to take God’s vision for our lives and act upon it.

    Turning Vision into Reality Proverbs 16:3 I know that I have told you the story of the president of the coke company and how he had a vision for coke when he took over the company years ago, and that of course was that every person in this world would have the ability to hold a coke in their ...read more

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    Denomination: Pentecostal

  • Michael McCartney avatar

    Daniel: A Committed Man Of God

    Contributed by Michael Mccartney on Mar 27, 2002
    based on 41 ratings
     | 41,008 views

    Daniel was a man committed to the spirit and as a result it influenced his life situation, rather than letting his life situations influence him.

    Daniel: A Committed man of God Thesis: Daniel was a man committed to the spirit and as a result it influenced his life situation, rather than letting his life situations influence him. Text: Proverbs 16:3 “Commit to the Lord whatever you do, and your plans will succeed.” Illustration: Video ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational