In Sermons:

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

King David Wanted To Know Who Let The Dogs Out!

Contributed by Dr. Odell Belger on May 14, 2026

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

Text: 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 ...read more

Denomination: Baptist

Moving Past Our Past

Contributed by Dr. Odell Belger on May 8, 2026

Introduction: When President Bill Clinton was going through a sex scandal in the OVAL OFFICE, the pundits in Washington could not figure out how he could survive this scandal POLITICALLY.

Nevertheless, almost daily he appeared on television, and it seemed like the very serious allegations that were being leveled against him were not fazing him in the slightest. • Some said it was because he is shameless. • Others, pundits in Washington, had a different take on it. They said, the ...read more

Scripture: Philippians 3:12-14

Denomination: Baptist

The Five Wounds Of Jesus

Contributed by Dr. Odell Belger on Apr 30, 2026

Sometimes we HEAR THINGS or SEE THINGS, and immediately we recognize that something is wrong with what we have seen or heard.

For example, those who know the scriptures can hear certain preachers preach, and if they preach something from the Bible out of context, they immediately recognize that SOMETHING IS WRONG WITH WHAT THEY JUST HEARD! For example, in our text for this sermon, some preachers have preached on Isaiah ...read more

Scripture: Isaiah 53:4-6

Denomination: Baptist

A Spiritual Reminder

Contributed by Dr. Odell Belger on Apr 23, 2026

In life we have many things to remind us of important things WE NEED TO BE REMINDED OF EACH DAY.

• Alarm clock • Notes on the mirror • Appointment book Illus: My wife has on her telephone a reminder to drink water throughout the day. There are things in our life that are important and we have to be reminded. Ministers need to remind Christians that the church is here for two ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 10:5-16

Denomination: Baptist

"will They Or Will We"

Contributed by Dr. Odell Belger on Apr 23, 2026

Nehemiah was living in captivity, serving in the Shushan palace as the King’s cup bearer. WHAT IS A CUP BEARER?

Before the king would drink anything, Nehemiah had the responsibility of putting his life on the line and tasting it to make sure that it was not poison. I don’t imagine there was a long line of people behind him waiting to get his job? Illus: If Mike Rowe was living during the days of ...read more

Scripture: Nehemiah 4:1-9

Denomination: Baptist

Calling In The Heavy Artillery (Sermon On Imprecatory Prayers)

Contributed by Dr. Odell Belger on Apr 17, 2026

Introduction: One of the interesting studies in the Bible is the different kinds of prayers people pray.

Many Christians are not aware that there are different kinds of prayers. The most popular and only prayer that some pray is the “Gimme, Gimme” pray!!! But there are many more prayers that are important that we should pray. Such as: 1) Praise and Adoration: Offering worship and exaltation to ...read more

Denomination: Baptist

Trust And Obey

Contributed by Dr. Odell Belger on Apr 17, 2026

Intro: When the disciples were beaten and imprisoned for their spreading of the gospel, they were told not to mention the name of Christ again.

However, after receiving these orders from the council and the high priest, the Bible states that they went from there and, “Filled Jerusalem” with the gospel of Christ. They did the opposite of what they were told to do. When they were asked why they did this, the Bible says, Peter and the ...read more

Scripture: Acts 5:26-29

Denomination: Baptist