Sermons on Animals 2 By 2:

Elijah Taken Up (2 Kings 2)

Contributed by I. Grant Spong on Jul 12, 2025

Was Elijah taken up to heaven or into the sky and transported to a place of retirement? Let's look at 2 Kings 2.

Was Elijah one of only two prophets seemingly taken directly to heaven or was he transported in the air to a location on earth? Let’s look at 2 Kings 2. Did it seem like all the prophets knew that God was going to take Elijah? Now when the Lord was about to take Elijah up to heaven by a ...read more

Denomination: Baptist

Israel’s Greatest General (2 Of 2)

Contributed by Dr. Odell Belger on Feb 1, 2022

The life of Joshua, of the Bible, is unique in many ways. First, it is unique in that his name is mentioned in the Bible. If God had said nothing about him at all except to mention his name, that would have made him very special.

He was even more unique in that we have a record of his life when he was A YOUNG MAN and also when he was OLD MAN. Then the Bible tells us, in chapter twenty-three, what took place when he was, “stricken with age.” Joshua had lived a godly life. Before he DEPARTED, he wanted to IMPART things to ...read more

Scripture: Joshua 23:1-6

Denomination: Baptist

Preach The Word -- Which One? 2 Of 2

Contributed by Dr. Odell Belger on Mar 7, 2022

Again, let me say, without apology, that I believe this King James Bible that I hold in my hands is the inspired, inerrant Word of God for English-speaking people.

I do not believe translators are “inspired.” I do believe the “holy men” that God used, who wrote the original text, were inspired to write those precious truths God breathed through them. • It is hard for me to conceive that God would command a man to PREACH THE WORD, when there was no Word He ...read more

Scripture: 2 Peter 1:15-21

Denomination: Baptist

"Speak, For Thy Servant Heareth” ( 2 Of 2)

Contributed by Dr. Odell Belger on Mar 22, 2022

There is a television program on one of the networks called, “The Practice”. The program is about lawyers practicing law.

One of the stars on the program is Sharon Stone, who is a lawyer. But she is different from all the other lawyers in the firm in which she works because she occasionally talks about God talking to her. When she does this, everyone looks at her as if she is some kind of a nut that should be ...read more

Scripture: 1 Samuel 3:1-10

Denomination: Baptist

What’s It All About? 2 Of 2

Contributed by Dr. Odell Belger on Mar 25, 2022

Earlier, we saw that many folks are like King Solomon, who had so much the world has to offer but was miserable.

Illus: They remind me of the couple celebrating their 50th wedding anniversary. When the festivities were over, the woman turned to her husband and said, • "We've been miserable for 50 years • We've fought every day • We've disagreed on nearly everything • And I am convinced ...read more

Scripture: Esther 4:14

Denomination: Baptist

Don’t Worry… Be Happy! 2 Of 2

Contributed by Dr. Odell Belger on Mar 30, 2022

In the first message, I preached on having a Happy Church. We saw that the first thing we have to do is recognize the purpose of the church.

WHAT IS THE PURPOSE OF THE CHURCH? Many folks have many different ideas about what the purpose of the church is. For example: (1) Some seem to think the purpose of the church is for us to come together and see if we can build a more beautiful church building than the church down the ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 122:1

Denomination: Baptist

Getting Our Requests Granted 2 Of 2

Contributed by Dr. Odell Belger on Apr 8, 2022

In this sermon, I want to give you a gift. It is a pearl. THE PEARL IS IN THE FORM OF A PRAYER!

Why do I call this prayer a pearl? Because a pearl is found in unlikely places. This prayer is found in a very unlikely place. The Book of Chronicles is the official family tree of the tribes of ancient Israel. In fact, there are nine chapters of “so and so begat so and so.” Most of as, we ...read more

Scripture: 1 Chronicles 4:9-10

Denomination: Baptist

The Labourers Are Few (Soul Winning) 2 Of 2

Contributed by Dr. Odell Belger on Apr 11, 2022

There are two ways we can witness for the Lord Jesus.

(1) THROUGH LIFE-STYLE EVANGELISM Perhaps some might be saying, “WHAT IS LIFE-STYLE EVANGELISM?” It is simply living the Christian life in front of the lost in such a Christ-like manner, that the lost will want to know Christ also. Illus: Howard Hendricks said, “Recently, I was walking the ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 9:37

Denomination: Baptist

John 2:1-11 Lesson 2 Series

Contributed by Elmer Towns on Aug 8, 2025

Jesus showed evangelism and education begins with home and family.

1. When did the miracles happen? On the seventh day. Day 1: “The Pharisees question John the Baptist” (1:19-28). Day 2: “The next day John saw Jesus coming” (1:29). Day 3: “The next day John stood with two of his disciples” (1:35). Day 4: “The day following ... Jesus found Philip” (1:43). Day ...read more

Scripture: John 2:11

Denomination: Baptist

Joel - The Day Of The Lord (2:28 - 3:21) Part 2 Of 2 Series

Contributed by Rodney Fry on Oct 26, 2009

we shall complete our survey of Joel by reading 2:28-3:21... a. With attention to the prophetic element of this passage b. Offering comments concerning its interpretation

"STUDIES IN THE MINOR PROPHETS" Joel - The Day Of The Lord (2:28-3:21) INTRODUCTION 1. In our previous lesson on Joel, we saw that... a. Joel’s prophecy was occasioned by a plague of locusts - 1:2-4 b. He proclaimed the plague as a warning from God - 1:15-16 1) If ...read more

Denomination: Baptist

The Study Of 1,2 Samuel; 1,2 Kings; 1,2 Chronicles Series

Contributed by Dr. William D. Poovey on Jul 23, 2015

The Study Of 1,2 Samuel; 1,2 Kings; 1,2 Chronicles

The Study Of 1,2 Samuel; 1,2 Kings; 1,2 Chronicles 2 Timothy 3:16 (KJV) 16 All scripture is given by inspiration of God, and is profitable for doctrine, for reproof, for correction, for instruction in righteousness: The six books of First and Second Samuel, First and Second Kings, and First ...read more

Scripture: 2 Timothy 3:16

Denomination: Foursquare

The Ascension And Predicted Return Series

Contributed by John Lowe on Feb 21, 2017

Observe, 2. The place He ascended from. It was Mount Olivet, the very place where he began his sad trek to the cross. There is where his heart began to be sad, but here it is made glad.

May 13, 2013 By: Tom Lowe Series: The Early Church Title: The Ascension and Predicted Return Scripture: 1 Corinthians 1.9-11 Acts 1.9-11 (KJV) 9 And when he had spoken these things, while they beheld, he was taken up; and a cloud received him out of their sight. 10 And while they ...read more

Scripture: Acts 1:9-11

Denomination: Baptist

A Covenant For The Nations

Contributed by Christopher Holdsworth on Feb 21, 2015

The covenant established with Abraham is not just about the land, or circumcision - but it is also about God's plan of redemption for the nations, via the cross of Jesus.

A COVENANT FOR THE NATIONS. Genesis 17:1-7; Genesis 17:15-16. Abram was ninety-nine years old. Ishmael, his son by his wife’s slave girl Hagar, was thirteen. Now, after a long silence, the LORD spoke anew to Abram. When we try to work out God’s purposes on our own strength, as Abram and Sarai ...read more

Scripture: Genesis 17:1-7, Genesis 17:15-16

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Mission To Galilee.

Contributed by Christopher Holdsworth on Nov 15, 2013

Jesus goes walkabout into Galilee, seeking and saving that which was lost.

MISSION TO GALILEE. John 1:43-51. 1. PHILIP The first chapter of John’s Gospel, having opened with a declaration of Jesus as God (John 1:1), closes with Jesus seeming to make an ordinary human decision: to go ‘walkabout’ into Galilee (John 1:43) - perhaps to visit the home of His new disciples ...read more

Scripture: John 1:43-51

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Judgment And Hope In The Preaching Of John

Contributed by Christopher Holdsworth on Nov 28, 2013

The need for true repentance, and amendment of life.

JUDGMENT AND HOPE IN THE PREACHING OF JOHN. Matthew 3:1-12. Without any warning from the narrator, John the Baptist bursts onto the pages of Matthew’s Gospel (Matthew 3:1) as suddenly as Elijah had burst onto the pages of Israel’s history centuries before (1 Kings 17:1). And like Elijah (2 Kings ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 3:1-12

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational