Sermons on 12 Steps To Recovery:

God Is A God Of Righteousness And Judgment Attributes Of God ( 9 Of 10 Sermons)

Contributed by Dr. Odell Belger on Mar 9, 2022

In 1994, in Union, S. C., a twenty-three-year-old mother strapped her two young sons in their car seats and drove them into a lake and drowned them.

Then she appeared before the national television news broadcasters and lied, saying a black man jumped into her car, made her get out, and drove off with her two sons. Later, when they found the car with the little boys in it, she confessed that she had done this horrendous thing herself. When it ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 116:1-5

Denomination: Baptist

"Peter, Feed My Sheep” (6 Of 21)

Contributed by Dr. Odell Belger on Mar 11, 2022

A fellow was taking a census. He came to a home where a little girl answered the door.

The man said, "Young lady, may I please talk with your Mother?" The young girl said, "She is not here, she is in the insane asylum.” The man said, "I am sorry to hear that, would you let me talk to your daddy?" She said, "He isn't here either, he is in jail.” He ...read more

Scripture: 1 Peter 3:1-6

Denomination: Baptist

Acts Of The Apostles # 24 Of 39

Contributed by Dr. Odell Belger on Mar 14, 2022

When Paul and Silas left Thessalonica, they left it in a turmoil.

The Jews that did not believe, showed their jealousy by attacking the household of Jason, who had lodged Paul and Silas, since they could not take their revenge out on them personally. Verse 10, says, "And the brethren immediately sent away Paul and Silas by night unto Berea: who coming ...read more

Scripture: Acts 17:10-34

Denomination: Baptist

The Cause And Cure For Depression

Contributed by Dr. Odell Belger on Mar 16, 2022

It is easy to understand why we have so many depressed people in our society when you consider all the depressing things that are being dumped on them daily.

(1) TAXES CAN BE DEPRESSING We continuously hear of the problems of our school systems. When you ask the school board what it is going to take to solve this problem, they say, “MORE MONEY!” • Will Rogers said that Alexander Hamilton originated the “put and take system” in our national treasury: ...read more

Scripture: Ecclesiastes 12:1-14

Denomination: Baptist

Signs Of A Strong Church Series

Contributed by Kevin L. Jones on Sep 14, 2019

A sermon examining the qualities of a strong church.

SIGNS OF A STRONG CHURCH II Thessalonians 1:1-4 You may be surprised to learn that America is one of the top 4 largest "un-churched" nations in the world. Each year between 3,500 & 4000 churches close their doors forever, while only 1,000 to 1,500 new ones are started in the same ...read more

Scripture: 2 Thessalonians 1:1-4

Denomination: Baptist

He's Preparing Me

Contributed by Wayne Lawson on Sep 16, 2019

It was the great preacher - C H Spurgeon, the Baptist “Prince of Preachers” of the 1800’s who experienced many physical and spiritual trials, said that there is no education like adversity

TITLE: HE’S PREPARING ME SCRIPTURE: JOB 23:10 This morning I will present Part-Two from last week’s message. Last week we looked at John the Baptist preparing the way for Jesus. This morning I want to focus upon Jesus preparing the way for us. If you missed last week’s message, I encourage ...read more

Scripture: Job 23:10

Denomination: Baptist

The Sermon On The Mount (Part Six) Series

Contributed by Derrick Tuper on Sep 23, 2019

Up until now in our series we've covered the beatitudes and being salt and light. Today I'll be talking about the law. That was OT stuff; we're NT Christians so why do we need to pay attention to the law? As Christians what's our relation to the law?

THE SERMON ON THE MOUNT (part six) Matt. 5:17-18 Up until now in our series we've covered topics that were somewhat familiar and perhaps more practically applicable than what we'll be looking at today. Today I'll be talking about the law. If you've read through the OT, there may ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 5:17-18, Romans 7:7-12, Hebrews 10:1-7, Galatians 3:10-14, Psalm 112:1  (view more)  (view less)

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

What He Said About Human Nature Series

Contributed by Monty Newton on Oct 16, 2019

People are not innately grateful. We have to nurture a grateful spirit and practice expressing gratitude to God and others.

Series: What He Said Title: What He Said About Human Nature Text: Luke 17:11-19 Thesis: People are not innately grateful. We have to nurture having a grateful spirit and learn to express gratitude to God and others. Introduction One of the more vivid images I have is that of the scene from ...read more

Scripture: Luke 17:11-19

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Why Does God Provide? Series

Contributed by Jeff Strite on Oct 20, 2019

There is no other religion on the face of the earth whose god/gods care enough for their worshipers to provide anything for them. Only our God PROVIDES for his followers. But why does God even care enough to do that?

A boy and his mother had gone to the corner drug store to buy a few items. And there on the counter was a candy jar. The little boy stood mesmerized looking up the jar filled with all that candy, and the owner smiled as he watched. He gently said the boy “you want some of this candy?” The boy ...read more

Scripture: Genesis 22:1-14

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Apostles In The Church

Contributed by Stephen Aram on Oct 24, 2019

Does it ever feel like the church is timid, afraid to take on new challenges? When we have those feelings, it may be because we are missing an important ministry of the church: the ministry of apostle.

Does it ever feel like the church never changes, or at least that if it does change, then the wheels of change turn very, very slowly? Does it ever feel like the church is timid, afraid to take on new challenges? Does it ever feel like the church is so busy just holding its own, surviving, that ...read more

Scripture: Ephesians 4:7, Ephesians 4:11-16

Lessons In Courage Part 5 Series

Contributed by Thomas Bartlett on Oct 25, 2019

In Acts 24, he finds himself in a Roman court, defending himself from false charges made by the leaders of what amounted to the Jewish Supreme Court.

ACTS Lessons in Courage Part 5 Dr. Tom Bartlett October 20, 2019 Acts 24:1-27 (ESV) OUTLINE When you’re misunderstood, lied about, plotted against, and falsely charged • LISTEN IN PEACE WITH PATIENCE And after five days the high priest Ananias came down with some elders and a spokesman, one ...read more

Denomination: Other

5: Speaking The Truth In Love Series

Contributed by Stephen Aram on Oct 25, 2019

Churches can become deeply dishonest as we fear to talk about the deepest longings and pains in our hearts. We grow when we dare to be honest together.

Back in 1997 a Jim Carey movie came out called Liar, Liar. Carey plays the title role. He is an attorney, a very successful attorney. But the movie opens with his little boy at school on the day when the children are giving reports on what their fathers do, and his son announces, “My daddy’s a ...read more

Scripture: Ephesians 4:11-16

The Lukewarm Church Of Laodecia

Contributed by Rev. Matthew Parker on Nov 17, 2019

Lukewarmness is like a dud bomb. Accomplishes not a thing. Jesus Christ prefers us to be passionately against God or, much better, passionately for God. And He disciplines us because He loves us so very much. Thanks to William Barclay's insights which are reflected throughout this message.

November 17 Sermon - The Churches of Revelation - Laodicea So we have come to the end of our look at the churches of Revelation, today being the last day. And it’s been a fascinating journey to see some of the challenges that the early church faced, and how Jesus directly, through this ...read more

Scripture: Revelation 3:14-20, John 1:1

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

The Resurrection - The Devoted Women At The Tomb – Resurrection Message For Easter – Part 1 Series

Contributed by Ron Ferguson on Mar 29, 2023

It was Resurrection Sunday and a little group of devoted women were at the tomb to honour the Lord in burial, but He was not there. Sadness turned to shock which left the women perplexed and horrified. We will concentrate on this group of loyal women on that Resurrection Sunday.

THE RESURRECTION - THE DEVOTED WOMEN AT THE TOMB – RESURRECTION MESSAGE FOR EASTER – PART 1 [A]. INTRODUCTION TO RESURRECTION As I am sure you all realise, this Sunday is Resurrection Sunday. (This message was given on an Easter Sunday). All our churches will be empty for Good Friday and ...read more

Scripture: Jeremiah 23:29, Hebrews 11:6, 1 Corinthians 15:12-20, Luke 23:56, Luke 23:55, Isaiah 53:9, John 19:38-39, Luke 2:35, Luke 24:1, Luke 24:2-3, Philippians 2:8-11  (view more)  (view less)

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

What Could The Resurrected Life Look Like?

Contributed by Joel Pankow on Apr 26, 2023

A glimpse at the early church gives us visions of what the church could be and should be.

4.30.23 Acts 2:42–47 (EHV) 42 They continued to hold firmly to the apostles’ teaching and to the fellowship, to the breaking of the bread, and to the prayers. 43 Awe came over every soul, and many wonders and signs were being done through the apostles. 44 All the believers were together and ...read more

Scripture: Acts 2:42-47

Denomination: Lutheran