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  • MELVIN NEWLAND avatar

    Christmas - Joy Or Despair?

    Contributed by Melvin Newland on Nov 13, 2001
    based on 424 ratings
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    Herod issues an order that all little boys two years old & younger in Bethlehem are to be murdered. In horror, we wonder how anyone could have reacted that way to a baby’s birth.

    MELVIN M. NEWLAND, MINISTER RIDGE CHAPEL, KANSAS, OK (Revised: 2014) A. Please listen as I read these familiar words found in Matthew 2:1-12. “After Jesus was born in Bethlehem in Judea, during the time of King Herod, Magi from the east came to Jerusalem & asked, ‘Where is the one who has ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

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    Peter's Guide To Scriptual Witnessing

    Contributed by Charles Trout on Apr 10, 2001
    based on 143 ratings
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    Being a Witness of Christ according to the scriptures.

    1 Peter 3:8-16 But sanctify the Lord God in your hearts: and be ready always to give an answer to every man that asketh you a reason of the hope that is in you with meekness and fear: One of the first messages that the Lord provided me was entitled “What’s Your Doctrine?” The main thought of ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Mr. Big

    Contributed by Paul Decker on Feb 21, 2005
    based on 36 ratings
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    True success is found in loving as Jesus loves.

    MR. BIG John 13:31-38 S: Love and Failure Pr: True success is found in loving as Jesus loves. Type: Inductive, Narrative PA: How is the change to be observed? • See God’s glory. • Love one another. • Reach others by pointing to Jesus. Version: ESV RMBC 20 February 05 AM ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Acres Of Diamonds

    Contributed by Tim Zingale on Jan 12, 2004
    based on 49 ratings
     | 10,689 views

    A sermon for the 2nd Sunday after the Epiphany Jesus at the wedding in Cana

    2nd Sunday after the Epiphany John 2:1-11 1 Corinthians 12:1-11 Acres of Diamonds 1 Corinthians 12:1-11 12:1 ¶ Now concerning spiritual gifts, brethren, I do not want you to be uninformed. 2 You know that when you were heathen, you were led astray to dumb idols, however you may have been ...read more

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    Denomination: Lutheran

  • J JOHN avatar

    More Than A Christmas Carol

    Contributed by J John on Dec 5, 2007
    based on 89 ratings
     | 15,723 views

    I once saw a sign outside a church that made me smile. ‘Merry Christmas,’ it said, ‘to our Christian friends. Happy Hanukkah to our Jewish friends. And to our atheist friends, good luck.’ Times are changing!

    SermonCentral Editor’s note: J.John, a Greek Cypriot, has been described as "The Billy Graham of Great Britain," speaking to more than 300,000 people in person each year. He has authored 21 books and has more than one million copies in circulation. You may learn more about his ministry at: ...read more

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    Built To Last

    Contributed by Victor Yap on Jun 28, 2008
    based on 4 ratings
     | 4,386 views

    Easter

    BUILT TO LAST (1 CORINTHIANS 15:35-58) During their vacation and while they were visiting Jerusalem, George’s mother-in-law died. With death certificates in hand, George went to the American Consulate Office to make arrangements to send the body back to the States for proper burial. The Consul, ...read more

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    Denomination: Independent/Bible

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    The Authority To Excercise Your Faith

    Contributed by Mike Rickman on Mar 7, 2008
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    It’s time for the church to stand up in its God-given authority to stand against the power of the enemy.

    March 9, 2008 Morning Worship Text: Matthew 8:5-13 Subject: Faith in Action Title: You Have The Authority to Exercise Your Faith Max Lucado, In the Eye of the Storm, Word Publishing, 1991, p. 153. In U.S. Navel Institute Proceedings, the magazine of the Naval Institute, Frank Koch illustrates ...read more

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    Denomination: Assembly Of God

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    Knowing God Through Obedience

    Contributed by Marty Roark on Aug 22, 2008
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     | 5,907 views

    In a society where independence, self-determination and equality are so important in our daily lives, how can something like obedience even still exist!

    KNOWING GOD THROUGH OBEDIENCE 1 John 2:3-6 3 We know that we have come to know him if we obey his commands. 4 The man who says, "I know him," but does not do what he commands is a liar, and the truth is not in him. 5 But if anyone obeys his word, God’s love is truly made complete in him. This ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

  • John Johnson avatar

    Don't Let The Lord Have To Cut You Down

    Contributed by John Johnson on Nov 10, 2008
    based on 39 ratings
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    This is a parable of the unbarren fig tree

    Last Week we spoke about the parable of the weeds. This week we will be talking about the parable of fig tree. How many of you remember what we said a parable was last week? A parable is a earthly story with a heavenly meaning. The reason Jesus spoke in parables so that we might get a better ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Master Of The Universe Series

    Contributed by Paul Decker on Dec 14, 2008
    based on 1 rating
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    Jesus is the eternal God come in the flesh.

    MASTER OF THE UNIVERSE Colossians 2.9 S: Incarnation C: Jesus as God Th: I Love It When a Plan Comes Together Pr: JESUS IS THE ETERNAL GOD COME IN THE FLESH. KW: Choices CV: “We will clearly communicate the transforming truth of the Bible.” Type: ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

  • David Welch avatar

    Anticipating Messiah -- His Purpose Series

    Contributed by David Welch on Dec 29, 2008
     | 4,614 views

    Fouth in the advent series with a focus on the purpose of Messiah’s coming to the earth.

    4th Sunday of Advent “The PURPOSE of Messiah” Why did He come down? INTRODUCTION This year we have revisited the Christmas story by focusing on the prophecies concerning the coming Messiah available to Jews and Gentiles hundreds of years before His coming. The prophecies revealed his person, ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian Missionary Alliance

  • Michael Luke avatar

    The Lampstand And The Word Of God Series

    Contributed by Michael Luke on Mar 4, 2009
    based on 5 ratings
     | 7,892 views

    This is the third message about the relation of the Old Testament Tabernacle and the New Testament

    SERIES: “DISCOVER THE LESSONS OF THE TABERNACLE” TEXT: EXODUS 25:31-40 TITLE: “THE LAMPSTAND AND THE WORD OF GOD” OPEN: A. Light is certainly important 1. It’s important for sight a. The visual ability of humans and other animals is the result of ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

  • Victor Yap avatar

    The Lord Of Glory Series

    Contributed by Victor Yap on Dec 18, 2007
    based on 1 rating
     | 4,035 views

    Apostles, Pt. 9

    THE LORD OF GLORY (LUKE 9:28-36) In the year 1271, Marco Polo, the 17-year old Italian explorer, merchant and adventurer crisscrossed Asia with his father and uncle, subsequently chronicling his 24 years adventure in a book. Marco Polo made history in China, where he befriended the great Kublai ...read more

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    Denomination: Independent/Bible

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    He's No Angel Series

    Contributed by Rick Stacy on Jan 7, 2008
     | 4,069 views

    1 of 18 expository messages from Hebrews. This lesson is focused on the superiority of Jesus over angels and our need to worship Jesus above all others.

    1/6/08 – He’s No Angel For as long as we can remember there have been stories about gods, demons, and angels. According to scripture spiritual beings were around before the creation of the world. Some have concluded that Jesus is one of these angels. Some have even suggested that Jesus and ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

  • David Owens avatar

    We Would Like To See Jesus Series

    Contributed by David Owens on Sep 10, 2007
    based on 5 ratings
     | 7,882 views

    It is essential for us to see Jesus clearly. In this sermon I introduce the challenge of studying Jesus, and explain why is it essential that we do.

    Introduction: A. Church auditorium pulpits are interesting. 1. They can take many shapes and sizes. 2. When I first came to Wetzel Road, the pulpit was made out of paneling and was a big counter with a slanted front and sides and had a podium in the middle. a. When I stood behind it I felt ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ