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  • MELVIN NEWLAND avatar

    Our Struggle Against Evil

    Contributed by Melvin Newland on Jul 28, 2015
    based on 4 ratings
     | 19,036 views

    Observe 4 things: The Overwhelming Army, A Trembling Servant, The Invisible Protectors, & The Courageous Man of God. Then I want to draw 3 conclusions from these observations.

    MELVIN M. NEWLAND, MINISTER RIDGE CHAPEL, KANSAS, OK ILL. Before Allied forces invaded Iraq Saddam Hussein boasted that if Iraq was attacked the world would see "The Mother of All Battles." But he was wrong. Instead, let me suggest a scripture that describes what I believe could be ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

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    Commitment, Who And What Are You Commeitted Too?

    Contributed by Michael Cotie on Oct 13, 2014
     | 11,689 views

    Beginning in 2015 a theme of commitment for the new fiscal year. Commitment to God, church and Community. Power comes by the Holy spirit to carry out God's plan and purpose in our commitment.

    Title: Theme for 2015 Commitment SDBC 9-28-14 A.M. Subject: Who and What are you committed too? Introduction: These past few Sundays the messages have been on our Walk, that is on the way we live our lives as Christians. There was the Walk in Christ, The walk worthy of our Vocation, a walk that ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    The Creator Word Series

    Contributed by Ron Tuit on Oct 19, 2014
     | 4,181 views

    John 1:3 answers the age old questions: Who is Jesus? How did the World get here? How did I get here?

    “The Creator Word” (10 19 14) John 1:3 Last week we looked at John 1:1: “In the beginning was the Word, and the Word was with (the) God, and the Word was God.” I. “In the beginning was the Word,” Jesus’ Eternality (Structurally and grammatically, this ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Armed & Dangerous

    Contributed by John Gaston on Sep 16, 2016
     | 17,536 views

    God has given Christians four principle weapons, these weapons make us dangerous to the devil, and it's urgent that we begin using our weapons.

    ARMED & DANGEROUS 2 Cor. 10:4 INTRODUCTION A. HUMOR: DIVORCE BECAUSE 2-STORY HOUSE 1. Vicky asked for a divorce and appeared before the judge. The judge asked, "So tell me in your own words, Mrs. Franks, why are you seeking a divorce?" 2. "I'm seeking a divorce, your Honor, because I feel I can ...read more

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    Denomination: Assembly Of God

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    A Disciple's Obligation Series

    Contributed by Lynn Malone on Nov 15, 2016
     | 7,349 views

    The faithful disciple of Jesus Christ has certain biblical obligations and responsibilities. This message addresses those obligations.

    A government surveyor brought his surveying equipment to a farm to do some work for the state by which he was employed. He knocked on the farmhouse door and asked the farmer for permission to go into one of his fields and take some readings. The farmer had no hospitality for any state officials so ...read more

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    Denomination: Methodist

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    Pass It On-Commitment

    Contributed by Jim Caswell on Apr 20, 2018
    based on 3 ratings
     | 7,842 views

    May all who come behind us find us committed to God.

    Title: Pass It On-Commitment Place: BLCC Date: 7/6/14 Text: Haggai 1:1-15 CT: May all who come behind us find us committed to God. A. In October of 1781, General Cornwallis marched his British troops into Yorktown. The patriots to the south had wreaked havoc on his redcoat army, ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian Church

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    The Widow's Mite Series

    Contributed by Barry O Johnson on Apr 30, 2018
    based on 3 ratings
     | 32,818 views

    The story of the widow's mite has been used to show Christians what their attitude toward giving should be. This message challenges that traditional and longstanding teaching.

    Growing up I don’t think I heard a teaching about the widow’s mite that did not take the widow and make her the standard by which all of us are to give when it comes to our giving. “This poor widow woman came to the altar and gave her last mite. She did that for the Lord! What an example she is to ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

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    Behind And Before

    Contributed by Stephen E. Trail on Jan 7, 2013
    based on 1 rating
     | 8,736 views

    New Year's message.

    Behind and Before Philippians 3: Philippians 3:13 Brethren, I count not myself to have apprehended: but this one thing I do, forgetting those things which are behind, and reaching forth unto those things which are before, 14 I press toward the mark for the prize of the high calling of God in ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    The Communication Factor Series

    Contributed by Michael Luke on Jul 12, 2011
    based on 5 ratings
     | 4,935 views

    The communication factor of church health is prayer.

    SERIES: HEALTHY CHURCH! “THE COMMUNICATION FACTOR” MATTHEW 7:7-8 OPEN We continue on in our series “Healthy Church.” Today we look at the communication factor – prayer. Does anyone else here hate it when you call someplace and you get one of those ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

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    Finding Your Way Back To God (Part 4 Of 4) Series

    Contributed by Larry Wilson on Aug 30, 2011
     | 3,586 views

    In this 4th and final segment, we discuss the importance of resting in God's grace. Once we have repented, received forgiveness, made restoration and rejected the causes of past failures, we must learn to rest in God. It is He Who will perform the work in

    Please see the other sermons in the series to give the overall picture. If God uses these sermons in your life, why not leave a rating? Study guides and handouts for this series are available on request. VII. Rest in God’s Sustaining Grace NOTE: THIS POINT PREACHED ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Elijah, John And Us Series

    Contributed by Gerald Albers on Oct 31, 2011
     | 7,310 views

    Over the last few weeks, we have devoted a considerable amount of sermon time to studying the life and ministry of the prophet Elijah. I chose Elijah as the focus of our last 3 sermons for a variety of different reasons. But, as we conclude this series wi

    Elijah Part 4 "Elijah, John and Us" by Gerry Albers Malachi 3:1 Over the last few weeks, we have devoted a considerable amount of sermon time to studying the life and ministry of the prophet Elijah. I chose Elijah as the focus of our last 3 sermons for a ...read more

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    Denomination: Independent/Bible

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    "What Will My Church Look Like In The Future?"

    Contributed by Ken Sauer on Jun 26, 2013
     | 5,871 views

    A sermon on tithing.

    Malachi 3:6-10 "What Will My Church Look Like in the Future?" With July 4th right around the corner, let's think a little bit about the American Dream. To be sure there have been some wonderful dreams in our nation's history. Our founders had a dream about life, liberty, and the pursuit of ...read more

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    Denomination: United Methodist

  • Freddy Fritz avatar

    The Practices Of Public Worship

    Contributed by Freddy Fritz on Aug 19, 2013
    based on 1 rating
     | 4,253 views

    This message is an explanation of our Order of Worship.

    Scripture Three weeks ago I began a short series of messages on the subject of worship. In my first message I said that all of life is worship. Last week I explained some principles that govern our public worship service. Today, I would like to conclude our series with a study on the practices ...read more

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    Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

  • TOM TARPLEY avatar

    Your Money Or Your Life

    Contributed by Tom Tarpley on Mar 8, 2011
    based on 4 ratings
     | 4,127 views

    Why we need to make a choice.

    Jesus says in Matthew 12:30 “whoever is not with me is against me.” That means if we want to be a disciple of Jesus we have to make a choice. No more middle of the road faith. We have to decide we want to be on Jesus’ team and choose up sides or we may as well join the enemy. ...read more

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    Denomination: *other

  • Stephen E. Trail avatar

    I Will Give My Tithe Series

    Contributed by Stephen E. Trail on Jan 8, 2012
    based on 4 ratings
     | 9,249 views

    How resolutions can radically change your life.

    Five Life Changing Resolutions Part 2 I Will Give My Tithe Proverbs 3:9-10 Scripture Reading 9 Honour the LORD with thy substance, and with the firstfruits of all thine increase: 10 So shall thy barns be filled with plenty, and thy presses shall burst out with new wine. I. Our Sovereign The ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist