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  • MELVIN NEWLAND avatar

    Love Does Not Boast Series

    Contributed by Melvin Newland on Dec 22, 2000
    based on 230 ratings
     | 56,445 views

    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 is ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

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    Expressing Kindness Series

    Contributed by Melvin Newland on Dec 22, 2000
    based on 470 ratings
     | 117,972 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 what Paul ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

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    Trust And Obey - The Only Way Series

    Contributed by Dr. Craig Nelson on Dec 29, 2000
    based on 221 ratings
     | 22,602 views

    Trusting in God's commands will bring about the healing, restoration, and reconciliation needed in every relationship you have had or will ever have

    Remember the time the Disciples were with Jesus on the lake and a storm came that was so strong that men who had spent most of their life as fishermen, were terrified. This was one serious storm! “One day Jesus said to his disciples, "Let’s cross over to the other side of the lake." So ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

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    Love Is Polite

    Contributed by Melvin Newland on Jan 3, 2001
    based on 74 ratings
     | 22,634 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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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

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    Love Is Kind

    Contributed by Melvin Newland on Jan 3, 2001
    based on 225 ratings
     | 23,208 views

    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

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

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    Wedding Message

    Contributed by Melvin Newland on Jan 9, 2001
    based on 1,354 ratings
     | 175,861 views

    Some practical advice in a wedding message.

    MELVIN M. NEWLAND, MINISTER CENTRAL CHRISTIAN, BROWNSVILLE, TX (This message has been adapted from the comments of others. I hope that it might provide you with some ideas, too.) __________, __________, in just a few minutes you will publicly express your love, & pledge yourselves to each other ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

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    Conditional Versus Unconditional Love.

    Contributed by Dr. Jerry Morrissey on Jan 22, 2001
    based on 114 ratings
     | 4,642 views

    Year C. Fourth Sunday after the Epiphany. 1Corinthians 12:31-13:1-13 January 28, 2001

    Year C. Fourth Sunday after the Epiphany. 1Corinthians 12:31-13:1-13 January 28, 2001 Lord of the Lake Lutheran Church Web page http://lordofthelake.org By The Rev. Jerry Morrissey, Esq., Pastor E-mail pastor@southshore.com Heavenly Father thank you for Jesus unconditional love. Amen. Title: ...read more

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    Denomination: Lutheran

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    Participators

    Contributed by Lindeal Greer on Jan 22, 2001
    based on 44 ratings
     | 4,363 views

    Helping someone in need.

    Participators Mark 2: 1-13 These four men saw someone in need. They wanted to help. Matt 24: 31-35 & 37 & 40-46 Story of Samaritan-story of talents, cup of cold water. This is love for our fellow man. Christ “Love” God & thy neighbor. This is Charity- I Cor. 13: 1-8 & 13 What the ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

  • Dan Erickson avatar

    The Gifts Go On

    Contributed by Dan Erickson on Jan 28, 2001
    based on 134 ratings
     | 3,685 views

    We will explore what Paul teaches about spiritual gifts. I think a great deal of controversy could have been avoided on this topic if people would have simply studied this a little more closely.

    Church conflicts happen for pretty unusual reasons. In the 1890s there was a small Baptist church in Mayfield County, Kentucky. The church had just two deacons, and those two men seemed to be constantly arguing and bickering with each other. On a particular Sunday, one deacon put up a small wooden ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    The Key Ingredient

    Contributed by Dan Erickson on Jan 28, 2001
    based on 114 ratings
     | 5,940 views

    Love is not only the key ingredient, but sometimes the missing ingredient in the church.

    A Peanuts cartoon shows Lucy standing with her arms folded and a stern expression on her face. Charlie Brown pleads, "Lucy, you must be more loving. This world really needs love. You have to let yourself love to make this world a better place." Lucy angrily whirls around and knocks Charlie Brown to ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Love, In Spite Of...

    Contributed by Mickey Bell on Feb 11, 2006
    based on 5 ratings
     | 7,435 views

    Just like our spouse, God has accepted us with all of our faults and failures. Valentine’s message

    Love, In Spite Of 1st Corinthians 13:4-7 Tuesday will mark a day that has been set aside for the theme of “love”. The origin of this lover’s day goes back to as early as 270 A.D. This day will be filled with flowers, cards, chocolate and other gifts. In fact, in 2005 - 180 million roses were ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    The Law Of Love #1 Series

    Contributed by Chris Mccall on Feb 21, 2006
    based on 9 ratings
     | 2,466 views

    Every principle, law, and prophetic word hangs on the love of God.

    1 Corinthians 12:31 AMP. But earnestly desire and zealously cultivate the greatest and best gifts and graces (the higher gifts and the choicest graces). And yet I will show you a still more excellent way [one that is better by far and the highest of them all--love]. Every principle, law and ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

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    The Unholy Three

    Contributed by Craige Lebreton on Feb 22, 2006
    based on 4 ratings
     | 2,188 views

    Faith, Hope and Love. Unholy opposites.

    The Unholy Three (Pastor Craige LeBreton) A little over two thousand years ago…a young church…situated in… The city of Corinth…the capitol city… of the Roman province of Achaia… Received a letter…this letter came from the man… who had planted this church…this man…was the Apostle Paul… In this ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

  • Ray Ellis avatar

    Does God's Love Make A Difference In The Home

    Contributed by Ray Ellis on Feb 27, 2006
    based on 17 ratings
     | 6,335 views

    The family and home are under attack today. All families experience stress and distress due to work schedules and various activities at school, at work and at church. We need to ask the question. Does the love of God make a difference in the home?

    The Difference God’s Love Makes in the Home Romans 16:3-5 I Corinthians 13 The family and home are under attack today. All families experience stress and distress due to work schedules and various activities at school, at work and at church. We need to ask the question. Does the love of God ...read more

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    Denomination: Free Methodist

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    0303 Pre-Lent Iii (Quinquagesima): The Scariest Chapter In The Bible Series

    Contributed by Mark Woolsey on Mar 3, 2006
    based on 10 ratings
     | 3,808 views

    Reasons why I Cor 13 may be the scariest chapter in the Bible.

    Sermon: Scariest Chapter in Scripture Text: I Cor 13:1-13 Occasion: Quinquagesima Who: Mark Woolsey Where: Arbor House When: Sunday, Feb 26, 2006 Where: TI Ash Wednesday When: Sunday, Mar 1, 2006 Audio link: ...read more

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    Denomination: Episcopal/Anglican