Sermons on C Advent 3:

The Armor Of God 3 Of 8

Contributed by Dr. Odell Belger on Mar 24, 2022

In this life, we have people that we consider to be our enemies.

That is, they do not like us, and every time they get a chance to do us some harm they do it solicitously. That is a fact of life, it is something we mortals live with every day of our lives. There are many reasons that people hate us, such as: (1) Some people are just evil to the core, and ...read more

Scripture: Ephesians 6:10-18

Denomination: Baptist

The Book Of Joshua 3 Of 9

Contributed by Dr. Odell Belger on Mar 26, 2022

In chapter 1, we find that Moses died and the Lord has chosen Joshua to take his place.

Because Moses became angry and struck the rock, he was deprived of the privilege of leading the people of God into the Promised Land. Sin has deprived some of God’s choice servants of their greatest blessings. Sometimes the things God does in righteousness, wisdom and justice, seem blatantly ...read more

Scripture: Joshua 3:7-17

Denomination: Baptist

Extravagance (April 3, 2022)

Contributed by John Williams Iii on Mar 31, 2022

When Mary used that pint of expensive perfume on Jesus, she was expressing how thankful she was of what Jesus had done for her. Today, we will talk about gratitude and grace.

John 12:1-8  Six days before the Passover Jesus came to Bethany, the home of Lazarus, whom he had raised from the dead.  (2)  There they gave a dinner for him. Martha served, and Lazarus was one of those at the table with him.  (3)  Mary took a pound of costly perfume made ...read more

Scripture: John 12:1-8

Denomination: United Methodist

Preaching From Philippians #3

Contributed by Dr. Odell Belger on Mar 31, 2022

In the last sermon, we dealt with Paul stating that whether he lived or died, his purpose for living was for the Lord Jesus.

When he wrote to the Philippian church, he was in prison. In prison he knew that he faced a capital crime and that he might be executed. If you were in prison and you thought that you might die, what kind of letter would you write? We do not have to guess at what kind of letter the Apostle Paul ...read more

Scripture: Philippians 1:27-30

Denomination: Baptist

What Is Spirituality? (3 Of 7)

Contributed by Dr. Odell Belger on Apr 1, 2022

Most of us at times have looked at someone we thought was attractive physically, and thought we certainly would like to look like them if we could.

Sometimes this is the motivation for some to: (1) DIET EACH DAY Illus: Much has been said about diets, such as: • It's something most of us do religiously: We eat what we want to eat, drink a diet coke and pray we don't gain weight • Someone else said that the problem with curbing our ...read more

Scripture: 2 Peter 1:1-11

Denomination: Baptist

The Book Of Ruth 3 Of 4

Contributed by Dr. Odell Belger on Apr 14, 2022

This will be our third sermon on the Book of Ruth. We have been talking about Naomi, and how she and her husband made a bad decision to leave the Land of Israel and move to Moab due to a famine that came to Israel.

We always have to be careful about making decisions, BUT IT IS ESPECIALLY EASY TO MAKE A BAD DECISION DURING DIFFICULT TIMES. Illus: Many people make bad decisions: • In the midst of a MARITAL CRISIS. People get a divorce, but later they live to regret it • In the midst of a CHURCH CRISIS. People ...read more

Scripture: Ruth 2:1-23

Denomination: Baptist

Easter Preparations - Part 3

Contributed by Todd Blair on Apr 16, 2022

Palm Sunday Sermon

Have you ever done anything that you knew was going to be painful but would ultimately be for your benefit? Maybe you started an exercise program and you knew it would be difficult but you needed to get back in shape or lose some weight. Or maybe you underwent some surgery you knew you needed even ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 21:1-11

Denomination: Independent/Bible

The First 3 Kings Of Israel Series

Contributed by Scott Maze on Jun 15, 2021

There are four major characters to this time period in Israel’s history: the prophet and judge Samuel, King Saul, King David, and King Solomon.

When we are touring around Israel in recent trips, my friend and tour guide, Nir likes to say “It’s Good to be King” when he explains certain periods of history and how the monarch availed himself of certain privileges. It’s reference to Monty Python movies of old. Several decades ago, Tom Petty ...read more

Scripture: 1 Samuel 11:14-15, 1 Samuel 11:1-13, 1 Samuel 14:13-15, 1 Samuel 16:12-13, 2 Samuel 7:18-22, 1 Kings 1:9-10  (view more)  (view less)

Denomination: Baptist

Dug Again – Part 3 Series

Contributed by Bala Samson on Jun 18, 2021

Isaac was no coward to run away because of opposition, though humble and obedient, he also had a steely determination to stick to his work and succeed.

DUG AGAIN – Part 3 Genesis 26:18”Then Isaac dug again the wells of water which had been dug in the days of his father Abraham, for the Philistines had stopped them up after the death of Abraham; and he gave them the same names which his father had given them.” When God opens a door for you, none ...read more

Scripture: Genesis 26:18

Denomination: Pentecostal

Real Love- Part 3 Series

Contributed by Kiruba Stephen on Feb 26, 2022

Thank you for joining us for Part 3 of the message Real Love with Dr. Pradeep Stephen. We welcome you and trust that the Lord will bless you, enable you to know His divine love and how to walk in that love.

The truth of God and the love of God turn people away from sin. When God said, “I loved you with an everlasting love. I gave My blood to wash you from your sins. I have sanctified you. I have set you apart as My own peculiar treasure that in the ages to come I may pour upon you, ...read more

Scripture: John 8:32, Titus 2:14, James 5:19

True Identity Part 3 Series

Contributed by Vicki Williamson on Mar 1, 2022

Last week we looked at our identity in Christ, our present reality and future inheritance. 
We discovered we are blessed with every spiritual blessing in heavenly places.

We are chosen, holy, blameless, adopted as sons, accepted, in the beloved, redeemed, forgiven, predestined, have obtained an inheritance, sealed with the Holy Spirt of promise, a purchased possession, to the praise of his glory. Today we will go deeper into how our identity in Jesus and how that ...read more

Scripture: Ephesians 1:18-23, Ephesians 3:10-12

1 Samuel 3:1

Contributed by Stephen Belokur on Oct 21, 2021

In this sermon we take a look at Samuel's heritage and how he came to minister before the Lord under Eli, and, why the Lord was quiet in the days preceding Samuel's time as the prophet of Israel.

1 Samuel 3:1 Please stand with me as we go over our current memory Scripture: Matthew 5:10-12 “Blessed are those who are persecuted because of righteousness, for theirs is the kingdom of heaven. Blessed are you when people insult you, persecute you and falsely say all kinds of evil against you ...read more

Scripture: 1 Samuel 2:12-17, 1 Samuel 6:6, Psalm 98:5, Hebrews 3:8, Isaiah 63:17, Hebrews 12:1-3, John 3:16  (view more)  (view less)

Denomination: Nazarene

Living In The Kingdom Part 3 Series

Contributed by Rodney V Johnson on Oct 22, 2021

In Part 3 of this series, we examine what Jesus said about those who are merciful, pure in hear, and the peacemakers.

Living In The Kingdom Part 3 Scripture: Matthew 5:7-9; Ephesians 5:1-2; First John 3:1-3 This is part three of my series “Living in the Kingdom.” So far we have examined what Jesus said about those who are poor in spirit; who mourn; are meek; and have a thirst and hunger for righteousness. ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 5:7-9, Ephesians 5:1-2, 1 John 3:1-3

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

3-1=4(Ever)

Contributed by Joel Newman on Jan 21, 2022

Allowing the Holy Spirit to Deduct Sin, so Holiness can be added

3-1=4 (ever) Living a life filled with the Holy Spirit is as much about getting rid of things, as it is about adding things. A life lived by the Holy Spirit is not earned. It is a gift of grace. A gift that DOES require life long maintenance. As a part of the Trinity, the Holy Spirit is more ...read more

Scripture: 2 Peter 1:3-11

Denomination: Nazarene

Practical Pointers For Grief - 3 Series

Contributed by Perry Greene on Jan 30, 2022

More of our practical pointers for handling grief.

Today I want to conclude with some practical pointers for Grief. Those who have experienced grief understand that it is a difficult journey. As Jesus points out to us in Matthew 14 after the death of His cousin, John the Baptist, there are some practical things we can do to deal with grief. He went ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 116:5-9

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ