Sermons on Being Godly:

The Journey Of Progressive Sanctification: 7 Aspects Of Growth Toward Maturity

Contributed by Justin Steckbauer on Mar 13, 2022

Join me now on the open seas, we're hovering over the waters and we're seeing a row boat, with a man rowing slowly toward a bright light. The boat is wooden, sturdy, but small. And it rows steadily. This is you, beginning your journey with Christ.

Join me now on the open seas, we're hovering over the waters and we're seeing a row boat, with a man rowing slowly toward a bright light. The boat is wooden, sturdy, but small. And it rows steadily. This is you, beginning your journey with Christ. Now we flash many years into the future, ...read more

Scripture: Hebrews 10:14, 2 Timothy 2:21, James 1:2, Proverbs 26:11, Psalm 7:14, 1 Timothy 1:19, 1 Thessalonians 5:23  (view more)  (view less)

Denomination: Salvation Army

A Conversation With A Phoenician Mother (Can Be Used For Mother’s Day)

Contributed by Dr. Odell Belger on Mar 15, 2022

We want to look at another conversation in the Bible that the Lord had with people He came into contact with daily.

This is a conversation between Christ and a Phoenician woman. WHAT DO WE KNOW ABOUT HER? We do not know a great deal about this lady, but the Scripture makes it clear: • She was Grecian woman (Gentile) • She was a mother • She was a mother with a serious problem When she came to the Lord we ...read more

Scripture: Mark 7:24-30

Denomination: Baptist

What Will It Take? (1 Of 2)

Contributed by Dr. Odell Belger on Mar 16, 2022

The title of this sermon is, “WHAT WILL IT TAKE?” You are probably wondering what direction I plan to take in a sermon with such a title.

I want to show you by asking a question, “WHAT WILL IT TAKE TO GET YOU TO LOVE GOD AND SERVE HIM AS YOU SHOULD?” Illus: When I think of this question, I think of the atheist school teacher who was thinking, “WHAT WILL IT TAKE TO CONVERT THIS CLASS OF YOUNG BOYS AND GIRLS OVER TO ATHEISM?” She ...read more

Scripture: Hebrews 10:21-24

Denomination: Baptist

Managing Money God's Way: Saving Series

Contributed by Scott Bayles on Mar 19, 2022

What does the Bible have to say about saving money? Surprizingly, much! Using the tale of Joseph as the backdrop, we discover that saving money God's way is practical, planned, and profitable.

Managing Money God’s Way: Saving Scott Bayles, pastor Blooming Grove Christian Church: 10/2/16 Last Sunday I began a short three-part series about Managing Money God’s Way. Like I said last week, the number one key when it comes to managing your money is acknowledging that it’s not your money—it’s ...read more

Scripture: Genesis 41:33-36, Proverbs 13:22, Genesis 41:33-49

Denomination: Christian Church

Are You Useful To God? Series

Contributed by D. Dewaine Phillips on Mar 24, 2022

God does not want believers to isolate or insulate themselves from the world and those who are lost. Like salt, Christians are called to make the world tastier; and like light, believers will shine the brightest only in the darkest places.

Are you useful to God, or have you made yourself useless? When we come to know Jesus Christ, we are transformed into a holy instrument to be used by the Lord. We all have a purpose, but some of us choose to make ourselves useless by not allowing the Lord to touch us with His hand. To put it ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 5:13-16

Denomination: Baptist

The Book Of Joshua 4 Of 9

Contributed by Dr. Odell Belger on Mar 26, 2022

When a cowboy applied for health insurance, the insurance agent routinely asked if he had any accidents during the previous year. The cowboy replied, “No. But I was bitten by a rattlesnake, and a horse kicked me in the ribs.

That laid me up for a while.” The agent said, “Weren’t those accidents?” “No,” replied the cowboy, “They did it on purpose.” I believe God’s people should have the same attitude about things in their lives. We have too many Christians today, walking around talking like something happened by ...read more

Denomination: Baptist

Who Let The Dogs Out?

Contributed by Dr. Odell Belger on Mar 29, 2022

Perhaps you are familiar with NBC’s television show called, “Deal or No Deal!” Howie Mandel is the host.

He puts before the contestants many brief cases that contain certain amounts of money, and many times throughout the program he asks the contestant, “Deal or no Deal?” What this show so often reveals is that many are willing to deal with the host of the program, but they do not always get what ...read more

Scripture: 1 Kings 21:1-4

Denomination: Baptist

Is This Your Final Answer?

Contributed by Dr. Odell Belger on Mar 29, 2022

The television game show, “Who Wants to Be a Millionaire?” offers very large cash The The television game show, “Who Wants to Be a Millionaire?” offers very large cash prizes for correctly answering successive multiple-choice questions of increasing difficulty.

Regis Philbin is the host of the show, and after asking each question, he will say, “IS THAT YOUR FINAL ANSWER?” Each day we are asked many questions, and some of these questions make life difficult for us. Illus: You decide to stop by a fast-food restaurant to get a hamburger. Now that should ...read more

Scripture: Mark 8:27-30

Denomination: Baptist

The Book Of Mark # 12

Contributed by Dr. Odell Belger on Mar 30, 2022

In this sermon I want to look at the Jewish Sabbath. When we start to look at some of the ridiculous things that the Jews taught about the Sabbath, it shocks us

Illus: This reminds me of a young boy that found himself in the locker room of the local YWCA. When he was spotted, the room burst into screams of horror, with ladies grabbing towels and running for cover. The little boy watched in amazement and said “What’s the matter haven’t you ever seen a ...read more

Scripture: Mark 2:23-28

Denomination: Baptist

He That Winneth Souls Is Wise No. 10

Contributed by Dr. Odell Belger on Mar 31, 2022

Every parent knows the frustrations of working with children that cannot seem to recognize the need for some obvious guidance.

For example, it seems sensible enough to us adults that we should sit down with a child and explain to that child that if he associates with bad company he is going to get into trouble, and that child should avoid bad company like the plague. But, it does not always work that way. You can tell ...read more

Scripture: Acts 1:8

Denomination: Baptist

He That Winneth Souls Is Wise No. 7

Contributed by Dr. Odell Belger on Mar 31, 2022

We want to look again at the importance of following good examples.

We understand the importance, as Christians, of not following the many bad examples that many lost people display in their lives, but NEW CONVERTS do not hear much, or see much, about following the good examples the Bible tells about and the stories of great Christians through the years have set ...read more

Scripture: Acts 8:26-40

Denomination: Baptist

Fruit Of The Spirit # 2a

Contributed by Dr. Odell Belger on Apr 1, 2022

When you look at churches, you will see that there is a vast difference between them.

One thing you will find common in most churches it that there is one basic thing missing. WHAT IS MISSING? Illus: Let me explain what is missing by telling you a story of a young boy who went to spend the week with his grandfather on the farm. • While walking around he noticed the chickens. They ...read more

Scripture: Galatians 5:22-23

Denomination: Baptist

Mary's Song Series

Contributed by C. Philip Green on Dec 20, 2018

If you want to find joy in a world of pain: trust God who saves you; fear God who loves you: and serve God who helps you. To put it simply: “Humble yourselves before the Lord, and he will lift you up” (James 4:10, NIV).

Two years ago (2016), Russell Moore walked into a local bookstore where he overheard a man talk about why he hated Christmas music. Moore started to feel like he might be in the presence of the Grinch, but then the man explained why he found the music so bad… It was boring. “Christmas is boring ...read more

Scripture: Luke 1:46-55

Denomination: Evangelical Free

Last Words

Contributed by Lee Hammond Houston Jr. on Jan 28, 2019

The Bible records seven last statements that Christ uttered while he was on the cross. While Christ was on the cross, he was doing his greatest work; he was uttering some of his greatest words.

Last Words. Not too long after my twenty-second birthday, I arrived in Vietnam, a machine-gunner in the 199th Light Infantry Brigade. My first combat was only a few days later. Combat tends to grow one up quickly. The man to my right, whose shoulder was only a foot away from my own, got a face ...read more

Scripture: Luke 23:34

Denomination: United Methodist

Dealing With Doubt Series

Contributed by Brian Williams on Apr 25, 2023

Only the gospel can make sense of the human heart, only Jesus can meet humanity’s deepest needs, only life in Jesus can provide unrivaled hope and joy.

Last week, we spoke about how Jesus appeared to His disciples after the resurrection, when they were gathered behind locked doors. In the midst of their fear and anxiety, Jesus told the disciples not to be afraid, revealing himself to them and assuring them that He is alive and well. However, not ...read more

Scripture: John 20:24-31

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational