In Sermons:

David’s Focus Of Faith

Contributed by Dr. Odell Belger on Jul 9, 2026

Intro: In life we see things from different perspectives in what is important.

Illus: A man read an ad in the newspaper that said, "Hunting dog for sale, $2500.00, but well worth it." He called the number and the man told him that he had to see the dog in action before he would pay that much. • The next morning they met and went hunting. The dog flushed two ...read more

Scripture: 1 Samuel 17:1-11

Denomination: Baptist

Spiritual Sleep Walking

Contributed by Dr. Odell Belger on Jul 9, 2026

Have you ever had an eye exam? I am sure most of you have been to an optometrist at least once if not more. • It is the most interesting exam that you have ever had. • It is also the least probing of all medical exams.

I think if I had to choose the most important five senses sight, hearing, smell, taste, and touch, I would choose sight as the most important. With our eyes we can discern so much about people. • We can see what they are feeling, if they are happy, angry or depressed. • You can see love and ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 6:22-23

Denomination: Baptist

Having Done All Stand!

Contributed by Dr. Odell Belger on Jul 4, 2026

Introduction: During the summertime many folks take vacations to get away from the daily routine of life.

After a long cold winter being locked up behind doors, they are ready to move out into some fresh air. That is, some will leave a nice comfortable air-condition home to go and live in pup tent for a week at some camp site, just to get away from the routine of life and enjoy the weather. Illus: ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 55:1-16

Denomination: Baptist

God Has Blessed America

Contributed by Dr. Odell Belger on Jul 3, 2026

Intro: Many citizens of this country are preparing to celebrate July 4. This is a very special day in our nation. America is considered by many the greatest country that has ever existed on this earth.

The only nation that can be considered to be equal to America’s greatness would be the nation of Israel. HOW CAN ISRAEL GREATNESS BE COMPARED TO AMERICA’S GREATNESS? God blessed them in ways that no other nation can boast. For example, they are the only nation that can say that: • God ...read more

Scripture: 2 Chronicles 7:14, Psalm 33:12

Denomination: Baptist

The Greatest Gift And Other Gifts

Contributed by Dr. Odell Belger on Jul 2, 2026

Introduction: On September 13, 2004, during the 19th season premiere of The Oprah Show, Winfrey made TV history by giving a brand-new Pontiac G6 to every member of her studio audience — 276 people in total.

The moment became one of the most famous in daytime TV, with the catchphrase “You get a car!” The giveaway — worth approximately $7 million in total — instantly became one of the most iconic moments in daytime television history. With 276 lucky audience members shrieking in joy as they ...read more

Scripture: Ephesians 4:7-16

Denomination: Baptist

Our Spiritual Wardrobe

Contributed by Dr. Odell Belger on Jun 25, 2026

Introduction: On Patriotic days in our nation, the military forces of this nation sometimes put on a display of power before the American people.

Every time we see this show of force, we can’t help but to stand in amazement of the weapons of mass destruction that this nation has at its disposal! But as we see some of the force of our military power, we know that much of it can never be shown to the American people because the power of ...read more

Scripture: Ephesians 6:11

Denomination: Baptist

Understanding The Fear Of The Lord (Three Kinds Of Fear- One Good And Two Bad)

Contributed by Dr. Odell Belger on Jun 24, 2026

Introduction: One of the common things we hear from critics these days is that the Bible contradicts itself. Those who make this claim show their ignorance of the Word of God.

For example, many like to refer to Psalm 34 to prove their point where the scriptures make reference of Abimelech and Achish as two different people. • In 1 Samuel 21 the Bible refers to the King of Gath as Achish • But in Psalms 34 he is called Abimelech The reason that many think of this as a ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 34:1-10

Denomination: Baptist

Our Shield Of Faith

Contributed by Dr. Odell Belger on Jun 13, 2026

Introduction: Protection is a very important part of our life. For example…

(1) This is why we have insurance; we never know when we might need it to protect us from sickness (2) Race drivers are very conscience of protecting themselves in case of an accident when they are racing. This is why they have equipped themselves for these situations: • Their car is equipped ...read more

Scripture: Ephesians 6:10-17

Denomination: Baptist

A Battlefield Is Not A Playground

Contributed by Dr. Odell Belger on Jun 11, 2026

Introduction: Every year here at the First Baptist we have “Friend’s Day!” This is a day we invite our friends to attend church with us and afterward many of us treat our friends to a good meal afterward at one of the local restaurants.

• One of the great things in this life is having friends. • One of the sad things about life is we also have enemies. Illus: Sometime we can attend a funeral service and we might hear a preacher say, “Bro. So and so did not have an enemy in this world.” I have a problem when I hear a preacher ...read more

Scripture: Ephesians 6:10-18

Denomination: Baptist

When God Proved Satan Was A Liar!!!

Contributed by Dr. Odell Belger on Jun 5, 2026

Intro: There are so many bad things we hear on the news these days.

In this sermon I want to preach about another conversation that we have in the scriptures between GOD AND SATAN. I am talking about a conversation in Job chapter one: • Satan told God that Job did not really love Him, he just loved the blessings God had blessed him with. • God responded by so ...read more

Scripture: Job 1:1-22, Isaiah 40:12

Denomination: Baptist

Three Facts About The Word Of God

Contributed by Dr. Odell Belger on May 29, 2026

Introduction: The words of our text, came from the lips of our Savior, and have caused some to be confused.

WHY? It seems to read that in order that we may have eternal life we must: - Eat His flesh. - Drink His blood. Though we all desire to have eternal life, we all know this is something we cannot do. So there are many who do not know what to do with this passage of scripture. The ...read more

Scripture: John 6:53-58

Denomination: Baptist

The Christians Resources

Contributed by Dr. Odell Belger on May 28, 2026

Intro: God has given us Christian’s resources for us to draw from each day to live a victorious life. Christians today are facing things that our forefather never had to face.

I am talking about such weapons as: • Television • Movies • Internet • Radio • Literature • Telephones These are just few of the weapons that Satan is using today against Christians each day. • Some of us can remember when television came out that Bible preachers across this nation tried ...read more

Scripture: Ephesians 6:10

Denomination: Baptist

King David Wanted To Know… Who Let The Dogs Out!

Contributed by Dr. Odell Belger on May 24, 2026

Introduction: We all have to deal with difficult people…don’t we! In the PHYSICAL WORLD and the SPIRITUAL WORLD.

Illus: Dr. Odell Belger and his wife walked into a nice restaurant for supper. He and his wife had just come from the evening service. The cashier stand was near the front door of the restaurant and he had to work his way through a crowd of people waiting to pay for their meal. He went ...read more

Denomination: Baptist

Our Spiritual Options

Contributed by Dr. Odell Belger on May 21, 2026

Introduction: Something we all have in common is that everyone has troubles. You do not have to ask some folks if they have any troubles, they wear their troubles on their sleeves for everyone to see.

Now some do not seem to have any trouble, but I can assure you that everyone has trouble. Some are better than others at covering their troubles up, but I can assure you that everyone has troubles. Illus: Did you hear about the four expectant fathers that were in a Minneapolis hospital waiting ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 143:1-7

Denomination: Baptist

The Tale Of Two Men

Contributed by Dr. Odell Belger on May 15, 2026

Intro: Today I will be preaching from a parable of the rich man in hell.

It is good for a preacher to preach on Hell to remind people of this horrible place that exist. If they have loved ones and friends that are not save they must witness to them to keep them from going to this horrific place. Illus: Today we have a lot of motivational preachers that never preach ...read more

Scripture: Luke 16:19-31

Denomination: Baptist