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    Pure Love In An Impure World

    Contributed by Dr. Odell Belger on Mar 21, 2026
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    Today I will be preaching on a PURE LOVE IN AN IMPURE WORLD. I will be using throughout this sermon I John 2:12-18

    John reveals somethings about his audience in these verses of scriptures… In verses 12-14. John is writing to "little children” of God. In verses 12 and 13 he uses two different words for “Little children”. (1) First in Verse 12 refers to all believers as the words “Little children” ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    "And This Is The Record” (I John 5:11)

    Contributed by Dr. Odell Belger on Mar 18, 2026
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    The apostle John had witnessed several undeniable proofs that Jesus was indeed was the Son of God, Savior of the world.

    John the apostle is often referred to be a part of the inner circle with Christ. Illus: It would be a blessing indeed to be able to SEE AND HEAR what he SAW AND HEARD as being a part of that inner circle with Christ. In I John he shares with us things he saw and heard. He refers to these ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    "Moreover, It Is Required In Stewards, That A Man Be Found Faithful.”

    Contributed by Dr. Odell Belger on Mar 14, 2026
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    The title of this sermon is taken from the scriptures, “Moreover it is required in stewards that a man be found faithful.” I will be using I Corinthians 4:2 as the primary verse in this sermon.

    In this sermon we are going to be dealing with stewardship. Many have come to believe that stewardship is OPTIONAL. But the Bible says, it is REQUIRED. There is a lot of ignorance concerning the Word of God and what it teaches. Illus: When it comes to ignorance in the scriptures this reminds me ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Four Different Kinds Of Faith (Which Kind Does God Want You To Have?)

    Contributed by Dr. Odell Belger on Mar 13, 2026
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    There are people who attend football games because that stuff is real to them. They eat, sleep, breathe, and live for football! There are others who attend football games and you wonder why they are there!!!

    Probably it is: • Because someone invited them to attend • Because they were bored and had nothing better to do • Because some like to be part of large crowd But one thing we all agree on is that football players are not known for their academics. Illus: Did you hear they have new postage ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    What The Church Needs Now…(A Holy Hunger)

    Contributed by Dr. Odell Belger on Mar 5, 2026
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    Introduction: I am sure you have heard someone say or perhaps you have said this at some time, “I AM HUNGRY or I HAVE HUNGRY PANGS!”

    We’ve all had the familiar feeling of rumbling in our belly when we’re hungry. It’s a clear sign from our stomach to our brain saying: Time for some grub! This discomfort that you feel close to lunchtime is called hunger pangs. Why do these hungry pangs actually happen? It is a part of our ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    The Last Moments Of The Life Of Christ

    Contributed by Dr. Odell Belger on Feb 26, 2026
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    Have you ever thought of this, with all the MILLIONS of books that have been written, there are a lot of questions that people are asking that have not been answered.

    Illus: The largest library in the world is the Library of Congress in Washington, D.C., which has over 173 million items as of 2024. . Such as: • Why is the third hand on the watch called the second hand? • Why does "slow down" and "slow up" mean the same thing? • Why ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Why We Christians Should Rejoice Always

    Contributed by Dr. Odell Belger on Feb 19, 2026
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    A man went to get his driver's license renewed. There were many others there doing the same thing. The line inched along for almost an hour, until the man finally got his license

    • He inspected his photo and complained to the clerk who took his picture, "I was standing in line so long; I ended up looking like I am mad in this picture." • The clerk looked at his picture closely. "It's okay," he reassured the man. "That's how you're ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Are You Worth Your Salt?

    Contributed by Dr. Odell Belger on Feb 15, 2026
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    Introduction: Dr. Odell Belger said that his mother was a professional cook in his brother’s restaurant. People from all over the city would come each day to eat the delicious Southern food she cooked.

    Text: Matthew 5:13 Introduction: Dr. Odell Belger said that his mother was a professional cook in his brother’s restaurant. People from all over the city would come each day to eat the delicious Southern food she cooked. After she had worked for many years, she decided she would retire. Her ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    God’s Actions And Our Reactions

    Contributed by Dr. Odell Belger on Feb 12, 2026
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    In life, "For every ACTION there is a REACTION". Illus: For example, men, if you want a KIND REACTION from your wife, then tomorrow stop by the florist and pick up a dozen red roses and give them to her when you walk into the house.

    As soon as she faints and wakes up, she will REACT with kindness. Illus: For example, if you ladies want an UNKIND REACTION from your husband, when he comes home from a hard day’s work tomorrow, hit him with all the bad news you can hit him with. Such as: • Little Johnny tried to flush the cat ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Why God Placed Deacons In The Church

    Contributed by Dr. Odell Belger on Feb 4, 2026
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    In this sermon I will be preaching about the ministry and qualification of a deacon. It is good for not only these candidates as deacons to hear this sermon but also everyone here.

    Text: and I Timothy 3:8-13 Intro: In our churches today we have all kinds of committees to carry out various things that need to be carried out in the church. Such as, some churches have: • Activity Committee • Finance Committee • Usher Committee • Food Committee • Greeting ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    The Legacy Of Barnabas

    Contributed by Dr. Odell Belger on Jan 21, 2026
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    We are all known for something!!!

    Let me illustrate… Illus: This makes me think of a man who was known to be the ugliest man in his town. This man would walk to work each day, and he had to walk by a pet shop each day. And the owner of the shop placed a parrot outside of the pet shop on a stand to greet the people who walked pass ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    From Mission Impossible To Mission Possible

    Contributed by Dr. Odell Belger on Jan 21, 2026
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    One of the simple rules in life seems to be that people receive in life what they are looking for.

    For example: • We know some people who are always getting into a fight or a dispute with someone, no matter where they go. Why? Because they go around looking for trouble and they find it! • We know some people who go to church, and every time there is a church dispute, you can rest ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    "Let’s Go To The Potter’s House”

    Contributed by Dr. Odell Belger on Jan 14, 2026
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    In years past when we as a child misbehave our dad took us out behind the barn to teach us a lesson we needed to be taught. God did something different when he wanted to teach Israel a lesson, he took them to the Potter’s house to teach them a lesson.

    Before any problem can be solved we must find the CAUSE OF THE PROBLEM!!! Illus: From an article in Reader’s Digest: A friend of mine awoke one morning to find a puddle of water in the middle of his king-size waterbed. In order to fix the puncture, he rolled the heavy mattress outdoors and filled ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    The Glory Of The Church

    Contributed by Dr. Odell Belger on Jan 8, 2026
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    Every time we approach a national election we hear a great deal about the electoral college. Why do we have and Electoral College?

    The Electoral College was established to balance the power between the states and the federal government. (1)No single state could dominate the election process. Illus: For example, three or four swing states could get together an elect a president because of their large population. (2)The ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    In The Year 2026 "Be Ye Kind, Tenderhearted, Forgiving One Another!

    Contributed by Dr. Odell Belger on Jan 6, 2026
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    I want to ask you a question; did you know we all can be good at something if we practice it enough?

    Illus: Dr. Odell Belger tells how that an elderly man attended his church drove HIS CAR for sixty years and never had a driver’s license. • He said one time he was pulled over and the patrolman asked to see his license and he told him truthfully, HE DID NOT HAVE THEM WITH HIM! And the patrolman ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist