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  • Dr. Odell Belger avatar

    Worship God Desires

    Contributed by Dr. Odell Belger on Apr 27, 2022
     | 1,638 views

    We are all created in the image of God. WHAT DOES THAT MEAN? It means every mortal that has ever been created by God has god-like attributes that can be found in their life.

    We all like some things. (1) WE ALL LIKE TO BE APPRECIATED We all like to be appreciated for WHO WE ARE and WHAT WE HAVE DONE! Illus: Thinking about being APPRECIATED FOR WHAT WE HAVE DONE, did you hear about the artist that asked the gallery owner if there had been any interest in his paintings ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Worship God Desires

    Contributed by Dr. Odell Belger on May 26, 2022
     | 3,111 views

    We are all created in the image of God. WHAT DOES THAT MEAN?

    It means every mortal that has ever been created by God has god-like attributes that can be found in their life. We all like some things. (1) WE ALL LIKE TO BE APPRECIATED We all like to be appreciated for WHO WE ARE and WHAT WE HAVE DONE! Illus: Thinking about being APPRECIATED FOR WHAT WE HAVE ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Checking Out The Stories

    Contributed by Clarence Eisberg on Dec 13, 2010
    based on 3 ratings
     | 4,526 views

    Advent... John the Baptist is concerned...maybe even filled with doubt about Jesus Where was the 'wrath of God, the fire and brimstone...but Jesus was preaching God's love, mercy and forgiveness. Includes quotes from Ravi Zacharius, People still doubt tod

    In Jesus Holy Name December 12, 2010 Text: Matthew 11:1-4 Advent II Redeemer “Checking Out the Stories” Our gospel lesson begins with John the Baptizer in prison. John was not afraid to proclaim his message to religious leaders who had come down to the river ...read more

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    Denomination: Lutheran

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    Be Doers Of The Word

    Contributed by C Jordan on Jun 13, 2014
    based on 3 ratings
     | 8,457 views

    There are three things that James teaches us in this passage: He wants us to know that God is good, to take out the garbage, and not just hear the Word: do the Word.

    JOURNEY THROUGH JAMES #3: BE DOERS OF THE WORD INTRO TO JAMES: “James, a bondservant of God and of the Lord Jesus Christ, To the twelve tribes which are scattered abroad: Greetings.” (James 1:1, NKJV). • Review first week: James = the half-brother of Jesus and a leader in the ...read more

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    Denomination: *other

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    How To Reach Out For Jesus Series

    Contributed by James Wallace on Mar 24, 2021
     | 2,358 views

    Jesus persistently reached out to unbelievers despite the dangers to Himself. His commitment to this cause and creativity doing so challenges us to do the same, especially around major Christian holidays.

    1. When you truly become a born again believer in Christ, several things become immediately apparent to you. a. You have had the great fortune of finding the way to heaven, Jesus Christ, and that it’s by faith in Him, not as works, as most people believe. b. You have been saved from an ...read more

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    Denomination: Bible Church

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    Doomsday Shadow

    Contributed by Robert Sickler on Nov 5, 2014
     | 4,564 views

    What is happening in Christendom today is not an aberration in the history of the church, nor is it irrelevant in respect to what will happen tomorrow. What we do today will have a major impact on the Christianity of our children and our grandchildren.

    DOOMSDAY SHADOW ILLUSTRATION As the pastor was summing up the messages and information portion of the morning service he remarked that all church leaders and administrative personnel needed to attend a meeting Thursday evening. It was imperative that they attend. When Thursday evening rolled ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian Church

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    How To Know A Cult When You See One Series

    Contributed by Mark Jackson on Jul 23, 2002
    based on 144 ratings
     | 21,074 views

    This is a sermon about identifying cults, what they have in common why people join a cult and also what can be done about it.

    How To Know A Cult When You See One Cults today are multiplying like rabbits and growing like weeds. In the USA alone there are an estimated 5,000 cults actively recruiting people of all ages, from all walks of life, at the rate of tens of thousands of new recruits every year. Several research ...read more

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    Denomination: Independent/Bible

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    Getting Fit: Values Series

    Contributed by Brian Bill on Jan 23, 2011
    based on 6 ratings
     | 14,526 views

    If I say I value Christ, than I must value what He values. And Since Jesus values the most vulnerable, I must value the most vulnerable.

    Getting Fit: Values James 1:26-27 Rev. Brian Bill 1/23/11 Since there was no school on Monday and Mondays are my day off, our family went ice skating in Bloomington. I’m still sore almost one week later. When we arrived we quickly realized that hundreds of others had the same idea as the ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Clouds With Rain

    Contributed by Felicia Clayborne on Mar 3, 2015
     | 4,712 views

    Avoid the 3 points in this sermon

    Title: Clouds Without Rain Scripture: Proverbs 25:14 KJV: Whoso boasteth himself of a false gift is like clouds and wind without rain. Application: The 1st point is Religion without Purity. John 1:26-27 says, "26 John answered them, saying, I baptize with water: but there standeth one among you, ...read more

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    Denomination: Pentecostal

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    Why Do Christians Say There Is Only "One Mediator" Series

    Contributed by Jim Butcher on Dec 17, 2014
     | 3,986 views

    Some basic apologetics concerning the exclusivity of Christ.

    Isn’t That Intolerant And Arrogant? How can Christians claim there is only “one mediator between God and man”? - 1 Timothy 2:5. - John 14:6; Acts 4:12; 1 John 5:11-12. - Rabbi Schmuley Boteach: “I am absolutely against any religion that says that one faith is superior to ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Looking Out For Number One Series

    Contributed by Mary Lewis on Aug 3, 2003
    based on 304 ratings
     | 22,118 views

    Obeying the first commandment in a pluralistic society

    Looking Out for Number One INTRODUCTION Once upon a time a little boy who built a little toy sailboat. He would take it to the park every day and sail the little boat on the pond. He liked watching it coast around in the breeze. Because he loved his boat, he was pretty careful not to let it go too ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    What Jesus Would Say To A Muslim

    Contributed by Paul Newell on Sep 22, 2001
    based on 314 ratings
     | 15,098 views

    This sermon is Gospel presentation covered with an extremely basic overview of Islam. The point is not to bash but to bridge.

    What Jesus Would Say About Islam USATODAY – dateline, Aurora, Colorado: [begin quote] “…Mcdad Soleyman sits in his living room, quietly cataloging a week of fear and tension. There was gunfire Saturday night outside his house…His wife is afraid to go out on errands or take her daily walk in a ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Hold Your Tongue Series

    Contributed by Jimmy Haile on Oct 9, 2011
    based on 4 ratings
     | 7,161 views

    Our tongue can get in the way of our growth as a Christian

    James 1:26-27-If anyone among you thinks he is religious, and does not bridle his tongue but deceives his own heart, this one’s religion is useless. Pure and undefiled religion before God and the Father is this: to visit orphans and widows in their trouble, and to keep oneself unspotted from ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Power In The Blood

    Contributed by Rick Boyne on Apr 1, 2013
    based on 1 rating
     | 6,724 views

    The Blood of Jesus has power to forgive, save, and change lives.

    Power in the Blood March 31, 2013 Evening Service Immanuel Baptist Church, Wagoner, OK Rick Boyne Message Point: The Blood of Jesus has power. Focus Passage: 1 Peter 1:17-21 Introduction: At a great parliament of religions, held in Chicago many years ago, practically every known religion was ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    This Matter Of Things.

    Contributed by Melvin Shelton on Oct 22, 2004
    based on 8 ratings
     | 1,924 views

    In this book, Paul is sharing from his own experience what Jesus means to him. This morning we looked at the way he shared his own personal testimony. How that Jesus changed his life and made him a new man.

    This matter of things. Philippians 3:1 -- 11. 09/26/04 This is our forth sermon on how to have joy in our Christian journey here on earth. We have talked about the way to spell joy is Jesus first; others second, and yourself last. In this book, Paul is sharing from his own experience what Jesus ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist