Sermons on Total Recovery:

Focusing On The Positive! Series

Contributed by Melvin Newland on Jan 5, 2001

How you look at something can make a world of difference in how you behave. Life is like that. What you focus upon in life will generally determine the kind of decisions you make.

MELVIN M. NEWLAND, MINISTER RIDGE CHAPEL, KANSAS, OK (Revised: 2011) ILL. Have you heard the story of the farmer who was discouraged with his farm? So he decided to sell out & move somewhere else. He engaged a realtor to look the farm over & prepare a sales ad. But ...read more

Scripture: Philippians 1:12-26, Philippians 4:8

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

The Basis Of Christian Fellowship Series

Contributed by John Gullick on Apr 11, 2002

A sermon that explores unique componants of christian fellowship

Friendships/ What are they based on. Some years ago I went out to dinner with some Christian friends - in fact a lot of Christian friends - it was a great night one that will stand in our memories probably for the rest of our lives. I have vivid memories of laughter and happiness - jokes and ...read more

Scripture: Romans 1:1-21

Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

Much Ado About Nothing Series

Contributed by Victor Yap on May 7, 2002

911, Part Seven

EASY COME, EASY GO (LUKE 12:13-21) The worst financial losses in the aftermath of the 2007-2008 global financial crisis, according to percentage, are: Bank of America - $86.3 billion, or 36.5 percent Morgan Stanley - $32 billion, or 43.8 percent Citigroup - $138.9 billion, or 58.7 percent Merrill ...read more

Scripture: Luke 12:13-21

Denomination: Independent/Bible

Look At The Ripples - What Will Grab Your Heart

Contributed by John Gullick on May 9, 2002

A sermon that encourages folk to be positive about what God can do by sending ripples of love into the world. Begins with a story that I only realised lacked it’s ending updated 6/04

Look at the ripples. What will grab your heart. Last week we thought a little about the year ahead and some things we could do in order to front up to that year with some resolve and Spiritual direction that would help us not whittle away the year in trivialities and defeat. This week I want to ...read more

Scripture: Galatians 5:1

Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

How Many Chances Do You Need?

Contributed by Paul Decker on May 15, 2002

Jesus makes successes out of failures.

HOW MANY CHANCES DO YOU NEED? John 21:15-19 S: Resurrection Sunday Th: Grace Pr: JESUS MAKES SUCCESSES OUT OF FAILURES. ?: How? KW: Stages TS: We will find in our study of Peter three stages that we go through for Jesus to make us a success. The _____ stage we go through for Jesus to make us a ...read more

Scripture: John 21:15-19

Denomination: Baptist

Happy Birthday America!

Contributed by Bruce Howell on Jun 19, 2001

Reminding the people of God concerning our spiritual heritage and the need to depend upon His power and guidance.

Happy Birthday America! Psalm 33 HAPPY BIRTHDAY AMERICA! You will be 225 years old this Wednesday. That’s a long time for a nation to remain free. But, when you take the long, historical view, you’re just a CHILD among the nations. Egypt, China, Japan, Rome, or Greece—they all had much longer ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 33:1-22

Denomination: Wesleyan

Doing It God's Way

Contributed by Rick Gillespie- Mobley on Jul 6, 2001

This sermon deals with being obedient to the will of God for our lives.

Doing It God’s Way 11:00 1/10/93 Text Philip 2:12-17 Proverbs 16:1-9 Luke 18:18-30 .ls2 Some people live in a manner in which they do things their own and the only time they even consider God is during a tragedy or an emergency. The story is told of a farmer who had ...read more

Scripture: Philippians 2:12-17

Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

Bringing Some Of Heaven To Earth

Contributed by Dana Chau on Mar 19, 2002

Learn how we can help others experience a little of Heaven on Earth.

Introduction: Before I give the introductory information, which may not be exciting to all, I just want you to know that we’re going to cover the exciting topic of how to experience a bit of Heaven on earth. The doctor who says, "The good news is you’re going to Heaven, the bad news is you’re ...read more

Scripture: Philippians 1:27-30

Denomination: *other

Resurrection Happenings

Contributed by Steve Shepherd on Apr 5, 2002

Sunday happenings are very important. Resurrection Sunday happenings are extremely important!

RESURRECTION HAPPENINGS Matthew 28:1-10 INTRO.- ILL.- A man by the name of George Hatch raised a large family of seven boys and five girls in the sand hills of northwestern Nebraska. One Sunday morning a neighbor rushed over to help the Hatches get the new-mown hay into the barn; clouds were ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 28:1-10

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Jesus Is Your Reward Series

Contributed by Jim Luthy on Jan 23, 2002

The Spirit who brings wisdom and revelation is the Holy Spirit. It is God himself visiting us to give us his wisdom, and to give us revelation. Why? According to Ephesians 1:17 it’s so that we may know him better.

Pursue Understanding: Jesus Is Your Reward Pastor Jim Luthy Ephesians 1:15-23 "I keep asking that the God of our Lord Jesus Christ, the glorious Father, will give you the Spirit of wisdom and revelation so that you may know him better." As I shared the message that we are blessed, the people of ...read more

Scripture: Ephesians 1:15-23, Exodus 33:1-23

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

What About His-Story?

Contributed by Tony Britt on Feb 6, 2002

This sermon is written in honor of Black History Month. Not only do we look at how important our history is, but we are also challenged to look at how we as black/African Americans have always been central to God’s story.

What About His-story? Back in the days of steam ships, only rich white people sailed at sea. One day while sailing, something suddenly happened to the ship and it was about to sink. Terrified, the white folks aboard didn’t know what to do. Someone suggested that they do what the black folks ...read more

Scripture: Genesis 2:8-14, Luke 26:23

Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

The Prodigal Son Series

Contributed by Craig Simonian on Oct 23, 2001

This sermon looks at how we so often look to things other than the Father’s love to fill the very core of our being

The Prodigal Son October 7th, 2001 We are going to spend the next few weeks focusing on what might be the most foundational truth of our faith… the Father Heart of God. - Paul prayed in Eph 3:18 that we would “grasp how wide and long and high and deep is the love of Christ”. - John wrote in 1 ...read more

Scripture: Luke 15:11-32

The Measure Of Man Series

Contributed by Byron Harvey on Oct 29, 2001

This is installment 3 in my series "Anchor Points: Holding On to the Truth in a Post-Modern World."

<b>Anchor Points The Measure of Man</b> Genesis 1:26-31 February 13, 2000 Anchor Point #3: <b>God created Man in His Own Image</b> Thus far in our study we have traced some of the elements of modern culture which are serving to change the rules of how people perceive reality. We are ...read more

Scripture: Genesis 1:26-31

Denomination: Evangelical Free

Dealing With Disaster Series

Contributed by John Hamby on Mar 27, 2001

Encouragement to stay faithful in adversity.

When Life is the Pits A Study of the Life of Joseph Sermon # 2 “Dealing With Disaster” Genesis 37:12-36 Last week we introduced our study of the life of Joseph entitled “When Life is the Pits.” We saw ...read more

Scripture: Genesis 37:12-36

Denomination: Baptist

If We Ever Needed Love, It's Now

Contributed by Melvin Newland on Sep 20, 2001

If we ever needed love, If we ever needed hope, If we ever needed Jesus, it’s now.

MELVIN M. NEWLAND, MINISTER CENTRAL CHRISTIAN, BROWNSVILLE, TX (Immediately preceding the message the Church Choir sang “If We Ever Needed” by Amy Susan Foster & Jeff Lippencott, arranged by Lori Goss. Pub. by Prism Music. Copyright: Centergy Music & Jeff Lippencott Music) “If we ever needed ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 22:37-39

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ