Sermons on Abounding Grace:

The Biggest Waste Of Time!

Contributed by Dr. Odell Belger on Mar 16, 2022

Those who are doing something positive with their life recognize that we are only allotted so many days, weeks, months and years in this life, and we can not afford to waste the precious time that is given to us.

For example: (1) SUCCESSFUL BUSINESSES RECOGNIZE THE IMPORTANCE OF TIME In the name of increased productivity, we humans have battled against time since the beginning of time. For example, if you look at the past 200 years, the invention of the cotton gin, the assembly line, the telephone, and ...read more

Scripture: Luke 11:1

Denomination: Baptist

Endeavoring To Keep The Unity

Contributed by Dr. Odell Belger on Mar 16, 2022

“The nearest thing to heaven on this earth is a church full of people who love the Lord, and each other.” I believe we all will concur with that statement.

The Psalmist must have also felt this way, because he said in Psalm 133:1, “How good and how pleasant it is for brethren to dwell together in unity!” But if it is true that a church full of people who love the Lord and each other is the nearest thing to heaven on this earth, it must also be true ...read more

Scripture: Ephesians 4:3-4

Denomination: Baptist

Jesus Has Always A Corresponding Word

Contributed by Rocky Valera on Mar 16, 2022

Man said, Jesus said.

Matthew 14:26, 27 & 30, 31 (26) When the disciples saw him walking on the lake, they were terrified. “It’s a ghost,” they said, and cried out in fear. (27) But Jesus immediately said to them: “Take courage! It is I. Don’t be afraid.” (30) But when he saw the wind, he was afraid and, beginning ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 14:26, Matthew 14:27, Matthew 14:30, Matthew 14:31

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

On To Corinth (2022) Series

Contributed by Gordon Curley on Mar 16, 2022

“On to Corinth” Acts chapter 18 verses 1-17 – sermon by Gordon Curley (PowerPoint slides to accompany this talk are available on request – email: gcurley@gcurley.info)

SERMON OUTLINE: BACKGROUND: • (a). The City was Cosmopolitan: • (b). The City was Commercial. • (c). The City was Corrupt. FOUR SNAPSHOTS: • Photo #1: the tentmaker (vs 1-3). • Photo #2: the watchman (vs 4-6). • Photo #3: the evangelist (vs 7-10). • Photo #4: the builder (11-17) SERMON ...read more

Scripture: Acts 18:1-17

Denomination: Brethren

Holding Onto Your Hope

Contributed by J Bernard Taylor on Mar 20, 2022

A mentee of mine recently wrote me asking what should he do because he had lost hope.

A mentee of mine recently wrote me asking what should he do because he had lost hope. He claimed to be a devoted Christian who loved God with all his heart. But he had lost hope. We hope for many things in life.We have little control over all the things we hope for. I hope to get a better job. You ...read more

Scripture: 1 Timothy 6:17

Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

Our Adoption

Contributed by Dr. Odell Belger on Mar 24, 2022

An adopted child is a very special child in some ways. There are several advantages that an adopted child has over a natural child.

WHAT ARE SOME OF THE ADVANTAGES? 1. There is the advantage of knowing beyond the shadow of a doubt that they were WANTED. 2. There is the advantage of having been personally SELECTED by their parents. Illus: Have you ever seen anyone go to a dog pound and adopt a little puppy? Once that little ...read more

Scripture: Romans 8:14-17

Denomination: Baptist

The Virtue Of A Woman

Contributed by Rev. Dr. Indrani Baboolal on Feb 15, 2022

The Proverbial Woman is not just a woman but a man of the womb birthed for purpose in the Kingdom of our God.

INTRODUCTION: The mother of King Lemuel prophesied to her son the precious value of a woman that he should find to be a wife to him. The proverbial woman is a profound, prophetic and prescribed type of woman created for purpose to her husband, family, community and nation. She is not to be ...read more

Scripture: Proverbs 31:1-31

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

The Proofs Of The Resurrection

Contributed by Dr. Odell Belger on Feb 15, 2022

In the year 1770, the British were sent to Boston. A silversmith named Paul Revere, and a friend of his named William Dawes, found out about a mission the British troops had, to steal the guns and gun powder from the Americans living in Lexington and Concord.

They decided to act quickly. We are told by some historians that at 10:00 at night, Revere and his friend got their horses and started off to Lexington. They wanted to warn the people that the British were on their way. Paul Revere is credited for those famous words, “The British are Coming! The ...read more

Scripture: Revelation 1:18

Denomination: Baptist

Spiritual Blessings In Christ

Contributed by Wilson Oshorakpor on Feb 16, 2022

God loves us so much that he lavished upon us spiritual blessings from the throne of grace. All believers who are united and baptised into the body of Christ have access to these spiritual blessings.

TEXT: EPHESIANS 1:3 "Blessed be the God and Father of our Lord Jesus Christ, who hath blessed us with all spiritual blessings in heavenly places in Christ." BLESSED ABOVE MEASURE Believers in Christ are blessed above measure. Our God and Father, has lavished inestimable blessings upon ...read more

Scripture: Ephesians 1:1-14, 1 Corinthians 2:9, John 1:12, 1 John 1:3

Denomination: Pentecostal

"lord, Who Is It?"

Contributed by Dr. Odell Belger on Feb 16, 2022

Today we live in a society where people make a profession of salvation and you cannot see any transformation take place in their lives.

An arrogant church lady stood before a class of young children. She was going to teach them the importance of living the Christian life. She said, “Why do people call me a Christian, children?” A little boy said, “It is because they don’t know you!” But this is not Bible salvation. The Bible ...read more

Scripture: John 13:21-25

Denomination: Baptist

I Have Many People In This City

Contributed by John Gaston on Feb 16, 2022

It’s easy to ignore Jesus’ command to witness.Tonight we’re looking at a very provoking command to witness and we’ll hear 3 great encouragements given to Paul (and us) to give us the courage to speak up for Jesus.

I HAVE MANY PEOPLE IN THIS CITY Acts 18:9-10 INTRODUCTION A. HUMOR 1. At times people don’t mind taking credit for what someone else is does, especially if it makes them look good. 2. James Avery told about how his wife, a third-grade teacher, noticed that one of her students was wearing a ...read more

Scripture: Acts 18:9-10

Denomination: Assembly Of God

Knowing God As Jehovah Jireh

Contributed by D. Dewaine Phillips on Feb 18, 2022

In addition to being a symbolic parallel with the crucifixion account of Christ; Genesis chapter 22 shares an example of walking in faith and obedience to God, and experiencing the Lord’s provision in our lives as a result.

I have entitled our message this morning, “Knowing God as Jehovah Jireh,” and I wish to look at our passage of Scripture in a practical way. First off, I want to say that I am well-aware of the symbolism that parallels the crucifixion account of Christ; however, there is more to this passage than ...read more

Scripture: Genesis 22:1-18

Denomination: Baptist

The Family Business

Contributed by Wayne Lawson on Feb 21, 2022

We don’t know very much about Jesus’ process of maturation. The Gospels are rather silent about his growing up years, with Matthew being the only other canonical gospel that even offers a birth narrative, and he is silent on the years between birth and baptism.

TITLE: THE FAMILY BUSINESS SCRIPTURE: ST. LUKE 2:49 It was just two months ago we gathered here in the sanctuary as we celebrated the birth of our Lord and Savior. We had special programs like Candlelight Service, attended Christmas Sing Along over at Macedonia Baptist Church, and of course ...read more

Scripture: Luke 2:49

Denomination: Baptist

He Knoweth The Way That I Take 1 Of 2

Contributed by Dr. Odell Belger on Feb 23, 2022

The purpose of this sermon is to show the Saint and the Sinner that God has a plan for our lives.

Only as we follow this plan, we can obtain what God desires for us to achieve in this life. Illus: In an NCAA cross country championship held in Riverside, California, 123 of the 128 runners missed a turn. One competitor, Mike Delcavo, stayed on the 10,000 meter course and began waving for his ...read more

Scripture: Job 23:10-14

Denomination: Baptist

God’s Deliverance

Contributed by Dr. Odell Belger on Feb 24, 2022

Often when we face the difficulties of life, we try to make sense out of what we are facing. But what frustrates us at times like this is that IT DOES NOT MAKE SENSE!

For example, when the terrorists struck the Trade Towers in New York City, and the Pentagon, on Sept. 11, 2001, the pundits put their heads together and tried to make sense of why anyone would want to kill thousands of innocent people. They could only reach the conclusion that Osama Bin Laden and ...read more

Denomination: Baptist