The Restoring Of America
Contributed by Melvin Newland on Oct 27, 2012
My purpose is to challenge us to do all that we are able to do to restore America to its rightful place as a nation with great possibilities, great opportunities, & great responsibilities before God. (Powerpoint available - #350.)
Surprised By Prayer Series
Contributed by Melvin Newland on Oct 19, 2012
Even as I’m concerned about people who misunderstand the purpose of prayer, I’m also concerned about those who do understand, but who seem to pray with no expectation of God honoring prayers or acting on our behalf. (Powerpoint available - #150)
A Call To Prayer Series
Contributed by Melvin Newland on Oct 19, 2012
It seems to me that God is doing 4 things. Now, I'm sure He is doing much more than that. But in regards to the church it seems there are 4 things God is doing that have great impact on the church today. (Powerpoints available - #151)
We Must Be God’s Light
Contributed by Melvin Newland on Sep 17, 2012
There is a world living in darkness that needs to see that light on a hill, that needs to hear the word of life - to hear that they can be born again into an inheritance that can never spoil, fade or pass away. (PowerPoints available - #149)
MELVIN M. NEWLAND, MINISTER RIDGE CHAPEL, KANSAS, OK (The Powerpoints used with this message are available at no charge. Just email me at mnewland@sstelco.com and request #149.) A. Eleven years ago this past week the skies of New York, ...read more
The Power Of Prayer
Contributed by Melvin Newland on Sep 5, 2012
Some people think that the only reason to pray is to cause a change in our own thinking. But the Bible teaches that prayer can make a difference in what God does, and that prayer can also have an effect on our circumstances. (PowerPoint available - #147
MELVIN M. NEWLAND, MINISTER RIDGE CHAPEL, KANSAS, OK (The PowerPoints used with this message are available at no charge. Just email me at mnewland@sstelco.com and request #147.) A. The apostle Paul is praying. He is praying for the ...read more
Making The Most Of My Life
Contributed by Melvin Newland on Aug 4, 2012
What do you do when everything seems to go wrong, when you have more to do than you can possibly accomplish, & you’re not sure what to do next? How do you get the most out of life in times like that? (Powerpoints Available - #146)
4th Of July - A Declaration Of Dependence
Contributed by Melvin Newland on Jul 9, 2012
This is a brief 4th of July message suitable to present to Civic groups, and in situations when time is restricted. (Powerpoint available - #207)
MELVIN M. NEWLAND, MINISTER RIDGE CHAPEL, KANSAS, OK (Powerpoints used with this message are available at no charge. Just email me at mnewland @sstelco.com and request #207.) Text: Deuteronomy 8:7-14; Proverbs 14:34 Last Wednesday we ...read more
Memorial Day - A Great Cloud Of Witnesses!
Contributed by Melvin Newland on Jul 9, 2012
But remembering God’s goodness & blessings is not enough! It must also result in some positive actions. Let me suggest 3 things we can do as we remember the blessings & mercies of God. (Powerpoints available - #276)
Love Your Enemies Series
Contributed by Melvin Newland on Jan 29, 2012
Let's consider the things Jesus probably did not mean when He said, "Love your enemies." Then I want us to look at some of the things He did mean. (Powerpoints available - #117)
Contributed by Melvin Newland on Dec 17, 2011
What I’m asking you to do is this: Imagine that the barrier has been removed, and that Jesus has come to be with us today in the flesh. We can see Him, & walk up to Him, & look in His eyes. (Powerpoints available - #114)
Christians Are Supposed To Be Different!
Contributed by Melvin Newland on Jul 17, 2011
If we don't handle bitterness & hostility differently than the way the world handles them, then we have not learned what it means to be a Christian. (Powerpoints available - #130)
MELVIN M. NEWLAND, MINISTER RIDGE CHAPEL, KANSAS, OK (Powerpoints used with this message are available free. Just email me at mnewland@sstelco.com and request #130.) A. I'm preaching this morning on the subject of "forgiveness," & ...read more
Easter - Lord, Remember Me!
Contributed by Melvin Newland on Apr 26, 2011
The pain & agony they felt was reaching its peak. And the thieves begin to speak again to Jesus. As they do, listen to their requests, & then listen to the answer that Jesus gives. (Powerpoint available - #111)
Revive Us Again! Series
Contributed by Melvin Newland on Nov 25, 2010
Nehemiah looked at the people & realized that they were spiritually dying on the vine. They were God’s people, & they weren’t acting like it. Somehow, there needed to be a revival among the people. (Powerpoints available - #322)
MELVIN NEWLAND, MINISTER RIDGE CHAPEL, KANSAS, OK (This is the eighth of a Leadership series featuring Nehemiah. Some ideas & illustrations in these messages were based on or benefited greatly from, to varying ...read more
Unknown - But Not To God! Series
Contributed by Melvin Newland on Nov 25, 2010
But it isn't just a nation's soldiers who give themselves to a cause, do their duty, pay the price, & then are forgotten or unknown. It happens among the people of God, too. (Powerpoints available - #324)
What Are Our Priorities? Series
Contributed by Melvin Newland on Nov 25, 2010
Words are cheap, but the proof is in the doing. So they said, "It is not enough to sign our name & to sign it publicly. We will do more than that. We will put these 4 items as our top priority." (Powerpoints available - #323)
Do Something About It - Now! Series
Contributed by Melvin Newland on Nov 25, 2010
They were now facing 4 major problems, & Nehemiah had to deal with them decisively before they destroyed everything that God was seeking to do through His people. (Powerpoints available - #325)
Handling Discouragements Series
Contributed by Melvin Newland on Nov 24, 2010
Let’s look more closely at the entire passage & discover, first of all, the source of discouragement; secondly, the causes of discouragement; & finally, how to deal with discouragement when it comes our way. (Powerpoints available - #319)
MELVIN M. NEWLAND, MINISTER RIDGE CHAPEL, KANSAS, OK (This is the fifth of a Leadership series featuring Nehemiah. Some ideas & illustrations in these messages were based on or benefited greatly from, to ...read more
God, We Need Leaders! Series
Contributed by Melvin Newland on Nov 24, 2010
If we were going to use one word to define "leadership" it would have to be the word "influence". Someone is a leader to the extent that he or she is able to influence other people. (Powerpoints available - #315)
MELVIN M. NEWLAND, MINISTER RIDGE CHAPEL, KANSAS, OK TEXT: Nehemiah 1:1 4 (This is the first of a Leadership series featuring Nehemiah. Some ideas & illustrations in these messages were based on or benefited ...read more
A Magnificent Concerto! Series
Contributed by Melvin Newland on Nov 24, 2010
Nehemiah doesn't do things the way I would do them. If there is a job to be done, I am usually quick to say, "Let's get on with it! If it needs to be done, let's not waste any more time. Let's do it!" (Powerpoints available - #317)
MELVIN NEWLAND, MINISTER RIDGE CHAPEL, KANSAS, OK (This is the third of a Leadership series featuring Nehemiah. Some ideas & illustrations in these messages were based on or benefited greatly from, to varying ...read more
God Takes Promises Seriously Series
Contributed by Melvin Newland on Nov 24, 2010
Anytime you think the Bible is out of date & doesn’t deal with contemporary problems just go back & read Nehemiah. The problems Nehemiah & the people faced are some of the same problems people face today. (Powerpoints available - #320)
MELVIN NEWLAND, MINISTER RIDGE CHAPEL, KANSAS, OK (This is the sixth of a Leadership series featuring Nehemiah. Some ideas & illustrations in these messages were based on or benefited ...read more
Praise Ye The Lord!
Contributed by Melvin Newland on Nov 24, 2010
Throughout history, God has shown His love by providing hope where there seemed to be no hope, salvation when it seemed that all was lost, & provision of every kind for those in need. (Powerpoints available - #314)
MELVIN M. NEWLAND, MINISTER RIDGE CHAPEL, KANSAS, OK (REVISED: 2017) (Powerpoints used with this sermon are available for free. Simply email me at mnewland@sstelco.com and request #314.) TEXT: Psalm 150:6 "Let everything that has breath praise the ...read more
Dealing With Adversity Series
Contributed by Melvin Newland on Nov 24, 2010
As we look at the life & experiences of Nehemiah we find again & again that Nehemiah deals with problems & decisions that are very relevant to us today. (Powerpoints available - #321)
Let God Change The Mind! Series
Contributed by Melvin Newland on Nov 24, 2010
We pray & we pray but nothing seems to happen. "God, are you asleep up there? Don't you hear my prayers?" Weeks may pass & nothing seems to happen! So what do we do? (Powerpoints available - #316)
Handling Criticism Series
Contributed by Melvin Newland on Nov 24, 2010
The critic will search for someone to listen to his criticism. Then that person adds their criticism. They egg each other on, & soon there will be a whole circle of critics - because critics love other critics. (Powerpoints available - #318)
Contributed by Melvin Newland on Nov 23, 2010
What actually rules in our hearts? If you let worry, anger, bitterness, hatred or fear rule – there will be no peace! Let Jesus rule your life & His peace will rule your heart, your words, your relationships, & your attitudes. (Powerpoint avail. - #310)
God Is At Work Today!
Contributed by Melvin Newland on Oct 24, 2009
I have never before prepared a sermon with three main points quite like the ones you’ll hear today. My first will be, “Was it only a lucky coincidence?” My second, “Wow!” And my third, “What a mighty God!” (Powerpoints Available - #286)
Mister, Are You Jesus?
Contributed by Melvin Newland on Sep 3, 2009
Let me ask you: "How would things be different if Jesus came & took your place?" Whether we realize it or not, that is exactly what He wants - to make Himself known to others through our lives. (Powerpoints available - #300)
MELVIN M. NEWLAND, MINISTER RIDGE CHAPEL, KANSAS, OK (REVISED: 2016) (Powerpoints used with this sermon available at no charge. Email mnewland@sstelco.com & ask for #300. TEXT: 2 Corinthians 3:18; Ephesians 5:1-2; John 13:12-17 ILL. ...read more
Never Too Old To Stretch
Contributed by Melvin Newland on Sep 3, 2009
We have a choice. We can live out the last years of life fearful of growing old, of being helpless, of being a burden, or we can live in great expectation of our Savior’s return. (Powerpoint available - #301)
In All Things God Works...
Contributed by Melvin Newland on Feb 22, 2008
Lets look at 3 specific blessings that come into our lives through our problems. And as we see how God has used problems in the past to bring about great blessings, it will help us in the problems we face today. (Powerpoint Available - #270)
Memorial Day - Will They Find Us Faithful?
Contributed by Melvin Newland on May 25, 2007
I believe we are surrounded by a greater cloud of witnesses than we will ever know ... We are the recipients of the faith, testimony & sacrifices made by unnumbered multitudes who have blazed the path before us. ((Powerpoints Available - #275)
MELVIN M. NEWLAND CCF, SILOAM SPRINGS, AR (PowerPoints used with this sermon are available free. Just e-mail me at mnewland@sstelco.com and ask for #275.) A. Tomorrow is officially designated as a holiday marked in many communities by a variety of solemn observances. All across the ...read more
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