Sermons on Bible Stories:

They Limited God 2 Of 2

Contributed by Dr. Odell Belger on Mar 29, 2022

What is the Psalmist talking about when he said that Israel limited the, “Holy One of Israel”?

He is saying that God wanted to do many great things for Israel, but the choices that they made in their lives limited the Lord from doing those things. Illus: Remember how as a child, before Christmas came our parents started telling us to do certain things and if we didn’t, SANTA CLAUS WAS NOT ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 78:41

Denomination: Baptist

How To Overcome Sin

Contributed by Dr. Odell Belger on Apr 2, 2022

Years ago a newspaper reporter asked then Governor of Arkansas, William Jefferson Clinton,

who was seeking to get the nomination of the democratic party to be the next candidate for president of the United States, this question, “Sir, it has been stated that you have had many adulterous relationships, is this true, or not true?” Mr. Clinton, with anger in his voice for being asked such ...read more

Scripture: Numbers 32:23

Denomination: Baptist

Be Killing Sin Series

Contributed by Isaac Butterworth on Apr 5, 2022

There are at least four core commitments for Christian living. The first is to abide in the Word. The second is to pray your heart out. And the third is to be killing sin.

ARE YOU READY? HOW MANY TIMES, do you think, have you been asked that question? Back in 1965, The Impressions released their album, People Get Ready, with its title song of the same name. It immediately rose to number three on the charts. So powerful was the song that it became a classic of the ...read more

Scripture: Colossians 3:1-17

Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

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

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

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 Doctor And The Sick) # 23

Contributed by Dr. Odell Belger on Apr 14, 2022

At times, we all feel like we are misunderstood. And many times it is not a feeling, it is a reality.

For example, sometimes our dogs misunderstand some things about us. Someone suggested these are some of the misunderstandings our pet dogs have... • Getting up does NOT mean we are going for a walk • Just because I'm eating, doesn't mean you can But not only do we have misunderstandings ...read more

Scripture: Luke 5:27-32

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

Victorious Christianity

Contributed by Dennis Lee on May 1, 2022

This Sunday we’ll be looking at how as believers we are victorious and that nothing can separate us from the love that God has for us through Christ because in and through Him we are more than conquerors. And then we’ll look at the preeminence of Christ that seals the deal.

Victorious Christianity Romans 8:35-37 Watch: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=781uf4ezvXY As I was looking at the Love of Christ last week, and how it constrains us, that is, how it restrains us but at the same time compels us, right before that Paul said something that follows through on his ...read more

Scripture: Colossians 1:18, Romans 8:35-39, Hebrews 11:35-38, Psalm 44:22

Denomination: Foursquare

Grace And Peace In The Church Series

Contributed by Jimmy Austin on Dec 2, 2021

What is the church suppose to be like today? The church is more than a building or denomination. This sermon and series looks at Jesus' message in Revelation to help us understand what church should be today.

WHAT THE CHURCH IS INTENDED TO BE Study of the Seven Churches of Asia Sermon 1 – Grace and Peace Introduction to the Study Taking a Journey ? What does church mean? ? Why is church important? ? Why do we do Church? ? We are going to take a journey through letters sent to 7 churches in Asia. These ...read more

Scripture: Revelation 1:4-20

Misfit Christmas: Impact Of The Greatest Misfit Series

Contributed by John Gaston on Dec 4, 2021

A MISFIT is “a person who’s not like everyone else – they’re different.” We Christians are supposed to be different -- we're supposed to be like Jesus! Jesus turned the world right-side-up because it was upside down. Has He touched you yet?

MISFIT CHRISTMAS: Impact of the Greatest Misfit INTRODUCTION A. HUMOR: Good Idea 1. Two Centerpoint natural Gas company men were checking gas meters in a suburban neighborhood. They parked their truck at the end of an alley worked their way to the other end. 2. At the last house, a woman ...read more

Scripture: Isaiah 9:1-7

Denomination: Assembly Of God

Silencing The Rooster.

Contributed by Howard Strickland on Dec 6, 2021

What do you do when the heat is on, and persecution present. Peter denies the word who became flesh. Peter denies his association with God.

Silencing the Rooster. Matthew 26:74-75NKJV As a child, being a slave on a plantation, Booker T. Washington was awakened every morning by the crowing of a rooster. And he hated it. Every morning the rooster would start making its loud racket before the sun even came up. Eventually, the rooster ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 26:74-75, Matthew 27:15-16

Denomination: Pentecostal

Three Simple Words.

Contributed by Howard Strickland on Jan 13, 2022

Crunched between 1 Corinthians 12, and 1 Corinthians 14, come the words of a man who is extremely educated and gifted mentally and spiritually. Though Paul says, “I am nothing without love.”

Three Simple Words. 1 Corinthians 13:13AMP Crunched between 1 Corinthians 12, and 1 Corinthians 14, come the words of a man who is extremely educated and gifted mentally and spiritually. Though Paul says, “I am nothing without love.” Three simple, single syllable words, yet they can't be ...read more

Scripture: 1 Corinthians 13:13, Numbers 12:1-8

Denomination: Pentecostal

Wise Relationships Series

Contributed by Jeffery Anselmi on Jan 14, 2022

Wise relationships are rooted in our relationship with God.

INTRODUCTION • I think we all have had some close relationships throughout life. • We are often a product of our relationships, whether good or bad. • Some of those relationships were good for us, and some of them were toxic, while others were fun, but we seemed to find ourselves in trouble quite ...read more

Scripture: Proverbs 27:1-27

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ