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Effectual Fervent Prayer

Contributed by Isaac Butterworth on Apr 5, 2022

Our prayers are often ineffective. Scripture reveals principles of effective prayer, principles we will want to observe.

A movie by the title of The In-Laws came out in 1979. There was a re-make of it in 2003, but my favorite version is still the original one. It featured Alan Arkin as a conventional dentist and Peter Falk as a manic character who claims to be a government agent. Their kids are about to be married, ...read more

Scripture: 1 Kings 16:29-32, 1 Kings 17:1-7, 1 Kings 18:1-46

Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

Standing Firm In The Truth

Contributed by Isaac Butterworth on Apr 5, 2022

The "mystery of lawlessness is already at work," but God had revealed the truth to His people, the truth in which we must "stand firm."

God’s people in Thessalonica were confused. Someone they trusted had lied to them. Someone had told them that the day of Christ’s return had come and gone and that they had missed it. Christ’s return is just one thread, of course, in the total fabric of doctrine, but, like all the other threads, ...read more

Scripture: 2 Thessalonians 2:13-15

Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

Excusing Excuses

Contributed by Dr. Odell Belger on Apr 7, 2022

We meet some strange people in the world in which we live. I guess what is really strange about life is that we think everyone is strange but us.

Illus: There was a young Scottish boy called Angus, who decided to try life in Australia. He found an apartment in a small block and settled in. After a week or two, his mother called from Aberdeen to see how her son was doing in his new life. Angus said, “I'm fine! But there are some ...read more

Scripture: Luke 14:15-24

Denomination: Baptist

Defeating Difficulties

Contributed by Dr. Odell Belger on Apr 7, 2022

Many of us have learned to categorize our days as GOOD DAYS or BAD DAYS! To listen to some folks talk, they seem to have more bad days than good days!

Illus: Someone said that YOU KNOW IT IS GOING TO BE A BAD DAY WHEN: • You call suicide prevention and they put you on hold • Your birthday cake collapses from the weight of the candles • Your twin sister forgot your birthday • Your horn goes off accidentally and remains stuck as you follow a group ...read more

Scripture: Romans 8:14-18

Denomination: Baptist

Six Kinds Of Men In Every Church 2 Of 2

Contributed by Dr. Odell Belger on Apr 7, 2022

God’s church is for everyone. But everyone does not feel welcome in every church.

Illus: There is a small country church in Columbia, South Carolina that has around twenty in attendance. If you visit that church you will discover two things immediately. (1) You had better not say anything about anyone because everyone is related. (2) If you are not a member of this family, you ...read more

Scripture: Proverbs 18:1-8

Denomination: Baptist

"Be Ye Angry…”

Contributed by Dr. Odell Belger on Apr 8, 2022

In this sermon we will consider something we SHOULD HAVE and SHOULD NOT HAVE! We will consider ANGER!

There are many things in life that someone can say to us to make us angry. Illus: I think about the teacher who became very angry at something her student had said. The children had all been photographed, and the teacher was trying to persuade them each to buy a copy of the group picture. She ...read more

Scripture: Ephesians 4:26-27

Denomination: Baptist

The Labourers Are Few (Soul Winning) 1 Of 2

Contributed by Dr. Odell Belger on Apr 11, 2022

Most of us are compassionate, caring people in many ways.

Our compassion can be seen clearly in our daily lives. For example: • When we see someone in danger we try to warn them • When we see someone discouraged, we try to encourage them • When we see someone needing some assistance, we try to assist them • When we see someone who is hurt, we try to help ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 9:37

Denomination: Baptist

Eschatology 15 Of 16 The Great White Throne Judgment

Contributed by Dr. Odell Belger on Apr 12, 2022

This will be our third message on the Great White Throne Judgment.

In the other two messages we have talked about: I. THE MAJESTY OF THE GREAT WHITE THRONE JUDGMENT II. THE MULTITUDES OF THE GREAT WHITE THRONE JUDGMENT But today we want to talk about TWO more things that will be involved in this judgment. First, let’s look at- III. THE METHOD OF THE GREAT ...read more

Scripture: Revelation 20:11-15

Denomination: Baptist

The Peril Of False Prophets (Part 1) Series

Contributed by Christopher Benfield on Apr 13, 2022

Satan doesn’t mind the church gathering together as long as we don’t share the truth of the gospel. He doesn’t mind preaching as long as it doesn’t reveal the depravity of humanity and the salvation available through Christ our Lord.

The Peril of False Prophets (Part 1) Matthew 7: 15-20 As I studied this passage, I was reminded of the relevance of Scripture for every generation. 2 Tim.3:16 – All scripture is given by inspiration of God, and is profitable for doctrine, for reproof, for correction, for instruction in ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 7:15-20

Denomination: Baptist

He Taught Them Many Parables… (The Rich Man And Lazarus) # 18

Contributed by Dr. Odell Belger on Apr 14, 2022

This parable is different from most parables because it conveys to us a number of vivid contrasts, such as:

• Riches and Poverty • Heaven and Hell • Compassion and Indifference • Inclusion and Exclusion As we teach this parable, I need to mention that there are some who refuse to teach Luke 16:19-31 as a parable. Their objection is for two reasons: (1) It is the only one of the parables in which ...read more

Scripture: Luke 16:19-31

Denomination: Baptist

He Taught Them Many Parables… (The Parable Of The Two Builders) # 6

Contributed by Dr. Odell Belger on Apr 15, 2022

Often, on the national television news, we see a report that deals with some hurricane or tornado that struck a certain region in the United States.

They show us miles and miles of homes that have been scattered like trash from a trash can that has been turned over, and the wind is blowing the trash everywhere. When these storms strike, the first buildings that are destroyed are those that were built by contractors who were bad builders. ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 7:21-27

Denomination: Baptist

The Book Of Revelation (Revelation 16)

Contributed by Dr. Odell Belger on Apr 20, 2022

John now describes the vial judgments that come from God on a world that is worshiping Satan as God.

As strange as the judgments appear, these are actual events that happen on the earth just prior to the return of Jesus to set up the Kingdom of God on earth. It is believed these vial judgments probably begin about 6 months before His coming. I believe the judgments span the last 6 months or so ...read more

Denomination: Baptist

God’s Preferences For Our Lives

Contributed by Dr. Odell Belger on Apr 28, 2022

There are many things that distinguish us from each other.

• Our education • Our political persuasion • Our gifts • Our race • Our opportunities and etc. However, another thing that distinguishes us from each other are our LIKES AND DISLIKES. Such as: (1) OUR TASTE FOR FOOD Illus: Because of the differences we have, when we go into an ice cream parlor ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 6:33

Denomination: Baptist

Faithful Until Death

Contributed by Dr. Odell Belger on Apr 29, 2022

Notice the condition on which this promise is made. The Lord said, if we are faithful unto death, He would give us a CROWN OF LIFE.

He did NOT say, “If you are faithful a few short years I will give thee a Crown of Life”. There are times the devil tells us that as Christians, we are wasting our lives serving the Lord. But I can assure you, based on the Word of God, that we are doing the smartest thing a person can do with our ...read more

Scripture: Revelation 2:10

Denomination: Baptist

Keep The Marriage Intact Series

Contributed by Christian Cheong on Jul 5, 2022

Divorce is a concession and not God's original intent. If separated, remain as we are. Do not initiate divorce even if your spouse is an unbeliever. Stay and bless the marriage and family, by the working of God's grace through you.

The word “intact” is beautiful, it means “not damaged or impaired in any way.” • Keep the marriage intact, so that the marriage union is not damaged or impaired in any way. Keep it intact and complete. From chapter 7 onwards Paul was answering the questions raised by the Corinthians in a letter ...read more

Scripture: 1 Corinthians 7:10-16, Matthew 19:6-9

Denomination: Independent/Bible