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SERMONS BY MELVIN NEWLAND VIII


How Can You Rejoice When You're Sad?

Contributed by Melvin Newland on Jan 7, 2001
based on 176 ratings
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The Christian view & the world’s view of happiness are different, aren’t they? How can that be?
MELVIN M. NEWLAND, MINISTER CENTRAL CHRISTIAN, BROWNSVILLE, TX A. This Memorial Day will have a special meaning for veterans of WW 2, & indeed for our whole nation. As we all know, 1995 marks the 50th Anniversary of the end of WW 2. The loss of life was enormous, & the ...read more
  • If We Really Love Our Children

    Contributed by Melvin Newland on Jan 7, 2001
    based on 183 ratings
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    How would we show our love if we really loved our children the way the Bible teaches us to love them?
    MELVIN M. NEWLAND, MINISTER CENTRAL CHRISTIAN, BROWNSVILLE, TX ILL. There was an article in the Reader’s Digest a few years ago entitled "What Motherhood Really Means," & subtitled, "It Will Change Your Life, But Not the Way You Think." The writer is telling of a ...read more
  • God Wants Us To Be Sure

    Contributed by Melvin Newland on Jan 7, 2001
    based on 55 ratings
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    In this day & age it is sometimes difficult to know what is true. But surely, there are some things we can count on, some things we can know for sure.
    MELVIN M. NEWLAND, MINISTER CENTRAL CHRISTIAN, BROWNSVILLE, TX A. What do we know for sure? In this age of contemporary uncertainty it is difficult to know what is true, because what was considered true yesterday may not be considered true today. ILL. For example, for a ...read more
  • Joseph’s Christmas Story

    Contributed by Melvin Newland on Jan 5, 2001
    based on 107 ratings
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    There are 4 parts to the story, & in each of these parts you will see how much Joseph loved Mary. (Powerpoints available - #100)
  • How Big Are Your Dreams?

    Contributed by Melvin Newland on Jan 5, 2001
    based on 487 ratings
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    Little dreams lead to little service, but big dreams can lead to big service, so ask yourself, "How big are our dreams? And what are we going to do about them?" (PowerPoint available - #124)
    MELVIN M. NEWLAND, MINISTER RIDGE CHAPEL, KANSAS, OK (Revised: 2014) (PowerPoints used with this message are available for free. Just email me at mnewland@sstelco.com and request #124.) A. Do you remember hearing about the 12 spies who Moses sent to spy out the Promised ...read more
  • Glory And Majesty!

    Contributed by Melvin Newland on Jan 5, 2001
    based on 554 ratings
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    As John stood on that mountain & saw the transfiguration of Jesus, what did he see?
    MELVIN M. NEWLAND, MINISTER CENTRAL CHRISTIAN, BROWNSVILLE, TX A. I want to read a passage of Scripture that I imagine is familiar to most of you. It is where Matthew tells about the transfiguration of Jesus, & it is found in Matthew 17:1-8. "After six days Jesus ...read more
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  • Are You Too Comfortable?

    Contributed by Melvin Newland on Jan 5, 2001
    based on 121 ratings
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    3 Questions: "How does Jesus disturb people? Why does Jesus disturb people? How will you respond?"
    MELVIN M. NEWLAND, MINISTER CENTRAL CHRISTIAN, BROWNSVILLE, TX A. In the 5th chapter of the Gospel of Mark there is an intriguing story. For many of you it is a familiar one, but let me briefly summarize it for you, & then read 3 verses from it. When Jesus & His ...read more
  • Thanksgiving - Count Your Blessings!

    Contributed by Melvin Newland on Jan 5, 2001
    based on 394 ratings
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    That is why a Thanksgiving message like this is so important. We need this reminder. We need it because it forces us to "add it all up" & recognize where all these things we enjoy actually come from. (PowerPoints Available - #296)
    MELVIN M. NEWLAND, MINISTER RIDGE CHAPEL, KANSAS, OK (REVISED: 2016) (PowerPoints used with this message are available for free. Just email me at mnewland@sstelco.com and request #296.) TEXT: Philippians 4:12-13; 1 Corinthians 4:7 ILL. An elderly lady ...read more
  • A Simple New Year’s Resolution

    Contributed by Melvin Newland on Jan 5, 2001
    based on 1,289 ratings
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    In this new year, let’s make this one simple resolution -we’re going to make a change for the better. (Powerpoint available - #329)
    MELVIN M. NEWLAND, MINISTER RIDGE CHAPEL, KANSAS, OK (Revised: 2011) (Powerpoints used with this sermon are available free. Just email me at mnewland@sstelco.com and request # 329.) ILL. Have you heard about the man who moved into a retirement community to spend the rest of his life ...read more
  • Focusing On The Positive! Series

    Contributed by Melvin Newland on Jan 5, 2001
    based on 359 ratings
     | 56,230 views
    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. (Powerpoint available - #138)
    MELVIN M. NEWLAND, MINISTER RIDGE CHAPEL, KANSAS, OK (Revised: 2011) (Powerpoints used with this sermon are available for free. Just email me at mnewland@sstelco.com and ask for #138.) ILL. Have you heard the story of the farmer who was discouraged with his farm? So he ...read more
  • Christmas - Season For Giving & Receiving

    Contributed by Melvin Newland on Jan 5, 2001
    based on 104 ratings
     | 10,730 views
    As Christmas comes, we think, "Maybe it’s not impossible. Maybe we really could have hearts filled with love. Maybe we really could be kind to each other, & not just once a year, but all year long." (Powerpoints available - #327)
    MELVIN M. NEWLAND, MINISTER RIDGE CHAPEL, KANSAS, OK (REVISED: 2017) (The Powerpoints used with this sermon are available for free. Just email me at mnewland@sstelco.com and request PP #327.) TEXT: Luke 2:8-14 ILL. It's Christmas time, & Lucy comes in where Charlie Brown is ...read more
  • For What Should We Pray? Series

    Contributed by Melvin Newland on Jan 5, 2001
    based on 169 ratings
     | 9,722 views
    The natural response when we see someone who is sick, or going through tough times, or marital difficulty, or financial reversals, is to say, "We’re praying for you." But for what should we pray? (PowerPoints available - #148)
    MELVIN M. NEWLAND, MINISTER RIDGE CHAPEL, KANSAS, OK (Powerpoints used with this srmon are available at no charge. Just email me at mnewland@sstelco.com and request #148.) ILL. In Tony Campolo’s book, "The Kingdom of God Is a Party," he tells of an event that took place ...read more
  • Gentleness - Fruit Of The Spirit

    Contributed by Melvin Newland on Jan 4, 2001
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    Do you know any "Very Draining People" who say things that set you on edge, & you’re convinced that they enjoy doing it?
    MELVIN M. NEWLAND, MINISTER CENTRAL CHRISTIAN, BROWNSVILLE A. Do you know any VDPs, "Very Draining People?" They’re the kind who say things that set you on edge, & you’re convinced that they enjoy doing it? They come into your home & say, "Where did you find that ...read more
  • Living A Life Of Integrity

    Contributed by Melvin Newland on Jan 4, 2001
    based on 287 ratings
     | 18,099 views
    Are you living a life of integrity? If not, you had better scrap your present value system, determine what is important, & change your lifestyle because your salvation depends upon it.
    MELVIN M. NEWLAND, MINISTER CENTRAL CHRISTIAN, BROWNSVILLE, TX ILL. So fearful were the ancient Chinese of their enemies on the north that they built the Great Wall of China, one of the 7 wonders of the ancient world. It was so high they knew no one could climb over it, & so ...read more
  • Patience - Fruit Of The Spirit

    Contributed by Melvin Newland on Jan 4, 2001
    based on 569 ratings
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    I cannot think of a virtue that is more desperately needed, or harder to produce in our lives, than patience.
    MELVIN M. NEWLAND, MINISTER CENTRAL CHRISTIAN, BROWNSVILLE We have been looking at the fruit of the Spirit as presented by the Apostle Paul in the 5th chapter of Galatians. He tells us that when we’re filled with the Holy Spirit we’ll evidence the fruit of the Spirit in our ...read more
  • Goodness - Fruit Of The Spirit

    Contributed by Melvin Newland on Jan 4, 2001
    based on 444 ratings
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    I’m afraid that people just don’t seem to be very committed to the idea of goodness anymore, but goodness is a valuable & important fruit of the Spirit.
    MELVIN M. NEWLAND, MINISTER CENTRAL CHRISTIAN, BROWNSVILLE, TX What determines the value of something? A child may think that a quarter is worth more than a dollar bill because the quarter is shiny & pretty, or that a candy bar is worth more than a handful of dollar bills ...read more
  • Faithfulness - Fruit Of The Spirit

    Contributed by Melvin Newland on Jan 4, 2001
    based on 805 ratings
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    As we are filled with His Spirit, others will find in us a reliability, a trustworthiness, a staying power, a faithfulness that the world doesn’t understand.
    MELVIN M. NEWLAND, MINISTER CENTRAL CHRISTIAN, BROWNSVILLE, TX A. In his letter to the Galatians, chapter 5, vs. 22, the Apostle Paul writes, "The fruit of the Spirit is love, joy, peace, patience, kindness, goodness, faithfulness, gentleness & self-control." And this morning ...read more
  • Peace - Fruit Of The Spirit

    Contributed by Melvin Newland on Jan 4, 2001
    based on 112 ratings
     | 10,424 views
    It’s time for us to talk about peace: peace with God, peace within ourselves, & peace with one another.
    MELVIN M. NEWLAND, MINISTER CENTRAL CHRISTIAN, BROWNSVILLE, TX ILL. If you have had your TV on late at night during the past year you’re probably aware of the fastest growing businesses of 1996 & 97. They have made millionaires many times over of their owners who have ...read more
  • What Do You See - Giants Or God?

    Contributed by Melvin Newland on Jan 4, 2001
    based on 299 ratings
     | 43,043 views
    To the children of Israel, the Promised Land represented their future. And God gave them the opportunity to go in & make it their own. (Powerpoints Available - #364)
    MELVIN M. NEWLAND, MINISTER RIDGE CHAPEL, KANSAS, OK (REVISED - 2019) (Powerpoints used with this message are available for free. Just email me at mnewland@sstelco.com and request #364.) TEXT: Numbers 13:26-33 (NIV); Mark 8:36 (NKJV) A. I want to call your attention to ...read more
  • When You’re Down!

    Contributed by Melvin Newland on Jan 3, 2001
    based on 944 ratings
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    Jesus says that part of the solution to a troubled heart is trust, & he tells His apostles to trust in 3 things. #1 - Trust in My Presence, #2 - Trust in My Promises, #3 - Trust in Me. (Powerpoint available - #265)
    MELVIN M. NEWLAND, MINISTER RIDGE CHAPEL, KANSAS, OK (REVISED 2018) (The Powerpoints used with this sermon are available for free. Just email me at mnewland@sstelco.com and request #265.) TEXT: John ...read more
  • Love Is Polite

    Contributed by Melvin Newland on Jan 3, 2001
    based on 74 ratings
     | 18,472 views
    Paul, what is so important about politeness? It sounds like a rather wimpy subject to me.
    MELVIN M. NEWLAND, MINISTER CENTRAL CHRISTIAN, BROWNSVILLE, TX A. As most of you know, I’m in the midst of a series of sermons based on 1 Corinthians 13, the "Love chapter" of the Bible. And that chapter begins with some powerful statements. Listen as I read those first 3 ...read more
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  • Love Is Kind

    Contributed by Melvin Newland on Jan 3, 2001
    based on 225 ratings
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    The apostle Paul comes close to being the composer of a great love song in 1 Corinthians 13. Here are three very important things about kindness. (Powerpoints Available - #346)
    MELVIN M. NEWLAND, MINISTER RIDGE CHAPEL, KANSAS, OK (REVISED - 2018) (Powerpoints used with this message are available for free. Just email me at mnewland@sstelco.com & request #346.) TEXT: 1 Corinthians 13:4-8a ILL. A movie shows 2 ...read more
  • Palm Sunday - At The Foot Of The Cross

    Contributed by Melvin Newland on Jan 3, 2001
    based on 586 ratings
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    Four women loved Jesus so much that they were willing to risk their own lives to be near Him as He hung there upon the cross. (Powerpoints available - #208)
    MELVIN M. NEWLAND, MINISTER RIDGE CHAPEL, KANSAS, OK (REVISED: 2017) (Powerpoints used with this message are available at no charge. Just email me at mnewland@sstelco.com and request #208.) TEXT: John 19:25-27; Matthew 27:40-42 A. As you know, today is ...read more
  • Easter - Do Not Be Afraid!

    Contributed by Melvin Newland on Jan 3, 2001
    based on 534 ratings
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    Four reasons why Christians need not be afraid.
    MELVIN M. NEWLAND, MINISTER CENTRAL CHRISTIAN, BROWNSVILLE, TX A. If you would, please open your Bibles to the 28th chapter of the Gospel of Matthew & follow along as I read the first 10 verses of that chapter. "After the Sabbath, at dawn on the first day of the week, Mary ...read more
  • Joy - Fruit Of The Spirit

    Contributed by Melvin Newland on Jan 3, 2001
    based on 668 ratings
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    We’ll identify some enemies of joy; then look at a perfect example of joy; & then consider, "How do we experience that kind of joy?"
    MELVIN M. NEWLAND, MINISTER CENTRAL CHRISTIAN, BROWNSVILLE, TX A. Last week we began looking at Galatians 5:22 where Paul speaks about the fruit of the Spirit in our lives. Listen as I read it once again. Paul says, "But the fruit of the Spirit is love, joy, peace, patience, ...read more
  • He Can Overcome Our Hurts

    Contributed by Melvin Newland on Jan 3, 2001
    based on 898 ratings
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    Here was a man, for 38 years unable to walk, a burden to others, & probably with little sense of self-worth. Let's see how Jesus dealt with this man and his needs. (Powerpoints - #203)
    MELVIN M. NEWLAND, MINISTER RIDGE CHAPEL, KANSAS, OK (REVISED: 2018) (Powerpoints used with this message are available for free. Just email me at mnewland@sstelco.com and request #203.) TEXT: John 5:1-15; Matthew 11:28-30 A. When you look around at the people who attend church on ...read more
  • Power Over Satan

    Contributed by Melvin Newland on Jan 3, 2001
    based on 257 ratings
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    Let’s contrast the power & authority of Jesus & of Satan in our lives.
    MELVIN M. NEWLAND, MINISTER CENTRAL CHRISTIAN, BROWNSVILLE, TX A. One of the great conflicts of life is the conflict over authority. "Who is in charge? Who controls what is going on?" This conflict occurs in the home between parents & children. It occurs between students & ...read more
  • Love - Fruit Of The Spirit

    Contributed by Melvin Newland on Jan 3, 2001
    based on 309 ratings
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    The one thing that ought to be evident when they see us as Christians is Christlike love in our lives.
    MELVIN M. NEWLAND, MINISTER CENTRAL CHRISTIAN, BROWNSVILLE, TX In his letter to the Galatians, chapter 5, vs. 22, the apostle Paul writes these words, "The fruit of the Spirit is love, joy, peace, patience, kindness, goodness, faithfulness, gentleness & self-control." And ...read more
  • Mother’s Day - Security Or Insecurity?

    Contributed by Melvin Newland on Jan 3, 2001
    based on 153 ratings
     | 8,016 views
    Let’s talk about family security, and the lack of it; about the things that cause insecurity and the things that can develop security in the home. (Powerpoint avail for free - #143)
    MELVIN M. NEWLAND, MINISTER RIDGE CHAPEL, KANSAS, OK (The Powerpoints used with this sermon are available without charge. Just email me at mnewland@sstelco.com and request #143.) A. Today is Mother’s Day, a day on which mothers are specially honored. Many receive cards or flowers ...read more
  • Love Does Not Boast Series

    Contributed by Melvin Newland on Dec 22, 2000
    based on 230 ratings
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    If we're going to have the kind of relationship with one another that God wants us to have, then we need to understand why Paul says, "Love does not boast, it is not proud." (PowerPoint available - #167)
    MELVIN M. NEWLAND, MINISTER RIDGE CHAPEL, KANSAS, OK (Revised: 2015) (PowerPoints used with this message are available for free. Just email me at mnewland@sstelco.com and request #167.) A. As most of you realize, & you husbands should remember, this Saturday is a very special day. It ...read more
  • Expressing Kindness Series

    Contributed by Melvin Newland on Dec 22, 2000
    based on 469 ratings
     | 105,431 views
    Let’s see how Jesus showed kindness, because I think those are the ways we need to learn to show kindness today. (PowerPoints available - #165
    MELVIN M. NEWLAND, MINISTER RIDGE CHAPEL, KANSAS, OK (Revised: 2015) (PowerPoints used with this message are available for free. Just email me at mnewland@sstelco.com and request #165.) A. Two weeks ago I started a series of sermons based on 1 Corinthians 13, & we began to consider ...read more
  • The Light Of The World

    Contributed by Melvin Newland on Dec 22, 2000
    based on 355 ratings
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    Jesus said, "I am the light of the world." Some Bible scholars suggest that Jesus may have timed the saying of these words with the lighting of the giant Menorah. (PowerPoint available -#252)
    MELVIN M.NEWLAND,MINISTER RIDGE CHAPEL, KANSAS, OK (PowerPoint slides used in this sermon are available at no charge. Just e-mail me at mnewland@sstelco.com with your request - #252.) (REVISED: 2018) TEXT: John 8:12; 1:4-12 A. Last year I preached on the scripture passage that ...read more
  • New Years - Now Is The Hour!

    Contributed by Melvin Newland on Dec 21, 2000
    based on 4,268 ratings
     | 522,626 views
    When this year is over, will we be looking back with joy, or with regret? Will we be looking at the future with anticipation, or with dread? (Powerpoint Available - #224)
    MELVIN M. NEWLAND, MINISTER RIDGE CHAPEL, OK (Revised: 2010) (Powerpoints used with this message are available for free. Just e-mail me at mnewland@sstelco.com and request #224.) A. I’m sure you’ve noticed that each year almost all the major news magazines put ...read more
  • The Most Excellent Way Series

    Contributed by Melvin Newland on Dec 21, 2000
    based on 1,246 ratings
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    Paul is saying, "I want to show you the best way to take care of virtually every situation, & that is the way of love." Then he points out that love is more important than four things Christians consider very important. (PowerPoint available - #166)
    MELVIN M. NEWLAND, MINISTER RIDGE CHAPEL, KANSAS, OK (Revised: 2015) (PowerPoints used with this message are available for free. Just email me at mnewland@sstelco.com and request #166.) TEXT: 1 Corinthians 13:1 3 ILL. A story was told a few years ago about an actor who was playing ...read more
  • A Savior Has Been Born!

    Contributed by Melvin Newland on Dec 21, 2000
    based on 798 ratings
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    It’s a simple & familiar story, but I urge you to look again at this precious story with all your heart & all your mind.
    MELVIN M. NEWLAND, MINISTER CENTRAL CHRISTIAN, BROWNSVILLE, TX It’s a simple & familiar story, isn’t it? Yet, I realize that there is a danger when you hear a familiar story of thinking, "I’ve heard that before. There’s no need to listen to it again." Then you tune it ...read more
  • Getting Ready For Christmas

    Contributed by Melvin Newland on Dec 21, 2000
    based on 106 ratings
     | 4,596 views
    How do we handle the fact that it is His birthday, & so few are paying any attention to Him at all?
    MELVIN M. NEWLAND, MINISTER CENTRAL CHRISTIAN, BROWNSVILLE, TX A. You have probably heard the old saying that there are 3 types of people: people who make things happen, people who watch things happen, & people who have no earthly idea what is happening. There are many ...read more
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  • Christmas - If Christmas Comes

    Contributed by Melvin Newland on Dec 21, 2000
    based on 79 ratings
     | 26,705 views
    For millions of people Christmas never really comes. Oh, I'm not saying that Dec. 25th doesn't come. It comes, but Christmas doesn't really come into their hearts & their lives. (PowerPoints Available - #297)
    MELVIN M. NEWLAND, MINISTER RIDGE CHAPEL, KANSAS, OK (REVISED: 2016) (PowerPoints used with this message are available at no charge. Just email me at mnewland@sstelcolcom and request #297.) TEXT: Galatians 4:19 Well, the calendar says that Christmas will soon be ...read more
  • Praying With Joy! Series

    Contributed by Melvin Newland on Dec 20, 2000
    based on 214 ratings
     | 26,583 views
    Is prayer a first response to you? Or is it a last resort? Do you pray in an attitude of gratitude? Or are you always grumbling? When you pray, do you make sure that God receives the glory, & not you? (Powerpoints available - #137)
    MELVIN M. NEWLAND, MINISTER RIDGE CHAPEL, KANSAS, OK (The Powerpoints used with this sermon are available for free. Just email me at mnewland@sstelco.com and request #137) This morning I would like for us to go back nearly 2,000 years to the city of Rome. It is an ...read more
  • Christmas - God's Perfect Timing

    Contributed by Melvin Newland on Dec 20, 2000
    based on 149 ratings
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    Your life & mine are in the hands of God, & He keeps the clock! So let’s think about God’s perfect timing in the O.T., in the life of Jesus Christ, and in our lives, too. (Powerpoint available - #326)
    MELVIN M. NEWLAND, MINISTER RIDGE CHAPEL, KANSAS, OK (REVISED: 2017) (Powerpoints used with this message are available for free. Just email me at mnewland@sstelco.com and request #326.) TEXT: Galatians 4:4-5 ILL. There is a familiar song that begins with these words: “It’s beginning ...read more
  • Worship

    Contributed by Melvin Newland on Dec 20, 2000
    based on 274 ratings
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    Let’s look at what some of God’s Word has to say about God’s people gathering together.
    MELVIN M. NEWLAND, MINISTER CENTRAL CHRISTIAN, BROWNSVILLE, TX A. As you travel to visit relatives or to enjoy a well-earned vacation, do you make a habit of attending church on Sunday wherever you are? I certainly hope that you do. I hope that you haven’t somehow adopted ...read more
  • Father's Day - Loving Fathers

    Contributed by Melvin Newland on Dec 20, 2000
    based on 689 ratings
     | 59,977 views
    we have a responsibility to make sure that our children have what they need, & also to make sure they appreciate those things, & are ready & willing to go out & work for them when their turn comes. (Powerpoints Available - #107)
    MELVIN M. NEWLAND, MINISTER RIDGE CHAPEL, KANSAS, OK Revised: 2015 (Powerpoints used with this message are available for free. Just email me at mnewland@sstelco.com and request #107.) Today we're celebrating "Father's Day." Some years ago I read an interesting story ...read more
  • The Open Door

    Contributed by Melvin Newland on Dec 20, 2000
    based on 307 ratings
     | 56,120 views
    When Paul saw that great door opening for him, he saw that it was a door of opportunity, a door of obligation, & a door of opposition.
    MELVIN M. NEWLAND, MINISTER CENTRAL CHRISTIAN, BROWNSVILLE, TX A. As all of you are now very well aware, this is a special morning for us here at Central. And it is an emotional one, too. We feel sadness in saying "goodbye" to some who are a precious part of our ...read more
  • Run The Race!

    Contributed by Melvin Newland on Dec 20, 2000
    based on 1,521 ratings
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    Finishing the race is critically important to all of us who would be followers of Jesus. And Hebrews 12:1-3 contains at least 3 pieces of advice that will help each of us faithfully run the race that is before us. (Powerpoint Available - #185)
    MELVIN M. NEWLAND, MINISTER RIDGE CHAPEL, KANSAS, OK (Revised: 2011) (Powerpoints used with this message are available for free. Just email me at mnewland@sstelco.com and request #185.) ILL. The 1992 Summer Olympics featured two tremendously heart-rending moments. American sprinter Gail ...read more
  • The Lord Is My Shepherd

    Contributed by Melvin Newland on Dec 20, 2000
    based on 1,196 ratings
     | 136,254 views
    Obviously, God wants us to be a happy, satisfied people. We shouldn’t be restless & jealous, always chafing about what we don’t have. There should be a spirit of thankfulness in us that brands us as belonging to Him. (Powerpoints available - #142)
    MELVIN M. NEWLAND, MINISTER RIDGE CHAPEL, KANSAS, OK (Revised: 2011) (The Powerpoints used with this message are available at no charge. Just email me at mnewland@sstelco.com and request PP #142.) Turn with me this morning to the 23rd Psalm, perhaps one of the best loved passages in ...read more
  • Freedom & Forgiveness Are Never Free!

    Contributed by Melvin Newland on Dec 20, 2000
    based on 793 ratings
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    "Freedom is never free." It sounds like a paradox when you say it, but it is true. "Freedom is never free." In the same way, forgiveness is never free. (PowerPoints Available - #295)
    MELVIN NEWLAND, MINISTER RIDGE CHAPEL, KANSAS, OK (REVISED: 2016) (PowerPoints used with this message are available at no charge. Just email me at mnewland@sstelco.com and request #295.) TEXT: Luke 7:36-50 As you know, Friday was Veteran's Day. Throughout this ...read more
  • Forgive One Another

    Contributed by Melvin Newland on Dec 20, 2000
    based on 185 ratings
     | 17,984 views
    Three essential ingredients in getting rid of hostility and anger.
    MELVIN M. NEWLAND, MINISTER CENTRAL CHRISTIAN, BROWNSVILLE, TX ILL. I want to read a letter this morning that was written to Ann Landers & printed in one of her columns. "Dear Ann Landers, I am a 46-year-old woman, divorced, with 3 grown children. After several months of ...read more
  • God Has Established . . .

    Contributed by Melvin Newland on Dec 20, 2000
    based on 171 ratings
     | 7,307 views
    "Everyone must submit himself to the governing authorities ..."
  • The Divine Ideal

    Contributed by Melvin Newland on Dec 20, 2000
    based on 349 ratings
     | 27,306 views
    Marriage is God’s creation, & we need to dust off the instruction book to find out what God has to say about His creation.
    MELVIN M. NEWLAND, MINISTER CENTRAL CHRISTIAN, BROWNSVILLE, TX ILL. I’m told that if you go into some of the jewelry stores in Reno, Nevada, once known as the "wedding & divorce capitol of the nation," that you’ll find a sign like this being prominently displayed, "Wedding ...read more
  • Can God Still Bless America?

    Contributed by Melvin Newland on Dec 20, 2000
    based on 93 ratings
     | 5,370 views
    God can bless any country He wants to, because God is God. But will God still bless America?
    MELVIN M. NEWLAND, MINISTER CENTRAL CHRISTIAN, BROWNSVILLE, TX A. I really do love the United States of America, & I feel tremendously blessed to be a citizen of this land. As most of you know, I lived the first few years of my life on the China/Tibetan border, & since then ...read more
  • Facing Life With God’s Help

    Contributed by Melvin Newland on Dec 19, 2000
    based on 734 ratings
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    Almost all of us have had days of anxiety & stress & frayed nerve endings, & we need to learn how to deal with them. (Powerpoints available for free - Request #129.)
    MELVIN M. NEWLAND, MINISTER RIDGE CHAPEL, KANSAS, OK (The powerpoints used with this message are available for free. Just email me at mnewland@sstelco.com and request #129.) A. Have you ever heard the story of "Alexander and the ...read more
  • How Does It Look To You Now?

    Contributed by Melvin Newland on Dec 19, 2000
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    "How does it look to you now?" This is a good question to ask during the first few weeks of a New Year. (Powerpoints available - #330)
    MELVIN M. NEWLAND, MINISTER RIDGE CHAPEL, KANSAS, OK (Revised: 2019) (Powerpoints used with this message are available for free. Just email me at mnewland@sstelco.com and request #330.) TEXT: Haggai 2:3-7; Philippians 2:13 Our scripture text this morning is from Haggai, the third book from ...read more
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  • Facing Our Fears

    Contributed by Melvin Newland on Dec 19, 2000
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    If God can deliver the Psalmist from his fears, then He can do it for us today, too.
    MELVIN M. NEWLAND, MINISTER CENTRAL CHRISTIAN, BROWNSVILLE, TX A. We’re 4 weeks into the new year, & it is natural for us, as we try to peer into the future, to wonder if we should be excited about its potential, or should we be quaking in fear because of its ...read more
  • He Is The Root & Morning Star Series

    Contributed by Melvin Newland on Dec 19, 2000
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     | 23,361 views
    Can you think of two things more different than a root that is in the ground & a star up in the heavens?
    MELVIN M. NEWLAND, MINISTER CENTRAL CHRISTIAN, BROWNSVILLE, TX A. This is the Sunday after Easter, & for several weeks we have focused our attention on the last few days of Jesus’ life in Jerusalem. In our Bible classes, during the morning worship services, & in the beautiful ...read more
  • Jesus, The Rejected Lover Series

    Contributed by Melvin Newland on Dec 19, 2000
    based on 115 ratings
     | 8,552 views
    It’s only when I come to Him that I find the strength to deal with the events & crises of my life.
    MELVIN M. NEWLAND, MINISTER CENTRAL CHRISTIAN, BROWNSVILLE, TX A. In last week’s sermon we opened the Book of Revelation to that verse where Jesus is called the Root & bright Morning Star. This morning we’re going to look at a very tender & moving passage in the Gospel of Matthew that shows ...read more
  • What Is God Looking For?

    Contributed by Melvin Newland on Dec 19, 2000
    based on 229 ratings
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    To begin this sermon, I’m going to read 3 brief passages of Scripture. And as I do, see how quickly you can discover the connection between them. (Powerpoints available - # 157)
    MELVIN M. NEWLAND, MINISTER 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 #157.) A. To ...read more
  • He Could Have Saved Himself!

    Contributed by Melvin Newland on Dec 19, 2000
    based on 467 ratings
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    Their conclusion was this: "He saved others, but He can’t save himself!" That was their conclusion, a logical conclusion, but a false conclusion. (Powerpoints available - #273)
    MELVIN M. NEWLAND, MINISTER RIDGE CHAPEL, KANSAS, OK (REVISED: 2016) (Powerpoints used with this message are available for free. Just email me at mnewland@sstelco.com and request #273.) TEXT: Matthew 21:1 11; Luke 19:39 40; John 12:19; Mark 15:25 32 A. Next Sunday ...read more
  • What Do You See?

    Contributed by Melvin Newland on Dec 19, 2000
    based on 106 ratings
     | 4,130 views
    Solomon dealt with the right questions, but he came up with the wrong answers at first.
    MELVIN M. NEWLAND, MINISTER CENTRAL CHRISTIAN, BROWNSVILLE, TX A. With the end of the Christmas season I’m sure most of you have seen the headlines reporting that most retail stores did not do as well as they had hoped. We Americans didn’t charge nearly as much as we have ...read more
  • This Is My Gospel

    Contributed by Melvin Newland on Dec 19, 2000
    based on 269 ratings
     | 20,548 views
    "Remember Jesus Christ, raised from the dead, descended from David. This is my Gospel." (Powerpoint Available - #229)
    MELVIN M. NEWLAND, MINISTER RIDGE CHAPEL, KANSAS, OK (REVISED: 2016) (Powerpoint slides are available at no charge. Just e-mail me at mnewland@sstelco.com with your request - #229.) TEXT: 2 Timothy 2:8 ILL. In 1789 the Congress of the United States of America ...read more
  • It's Mother's Day!

    Contributed by Melvin Newland on Dec 19, 2000
    based on 241 ratings
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    Mother’s Day used to be such an easy Sunday for preachers because we could preach sermons filled with warm, happy illustrations. Well - maybe not for everybody. (Powerpoints available - #159.)
    MELVIN M. NEWLAND, MINISTER RIDGE CHAPEL, KANSAS, OK (Revised: 2013) (Powerpoints used with this message are available free. Just email me at mnewland@sstelco.com and request #159.) ILL. A man came home from work one afternoon & found his three small children outside, ...read more
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