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  • Dr. Odell Belger avatar

    Preaching From Philippians #3

    Contributed by Dr. Odell Belger on Mar 31, 2022
     | 1,974 views

    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

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Preaching From Philippians #3

    Contributed by Dr. Odell Belger on Dec 28, 2021
     | 1,732 views

    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

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Septuagesima (B C P). Series

    Contributed by Christopher Holdsworth on Feb 12, 2025
    based on 2 ratings
     | 612 views

    Sermons upon the Bible readings of the Book of Common Prayer.

    Psalm 9:10-20, Genesis 1:1-5, 1 Corinthians 9:24-27, Matthew 20:1-16. A). THE RIGHTEOUS JUDGMENTS OF THE LORD. Psalm 9:10-20. This Psalm opens as a song of praise and rejoicing in the LORD (Psalm 9:1-2). The Psalmist is particularly thankful for the LORD’s support in the face of wicked enemies ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

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    Ecclesiastes Chapter Two Series

    Contributed by Tom Shepard on Jan 4, 2025
    based on 1 rating
     | 1,346 views

    What if there was no God - what would life be like? It would be meaningless - Meaningless.... The book of Ecclesiastes looks at life from the view that there in no God. This is a verse by verse look into chapter two of Ecclesiastes.

    Ecclesiastes Chapter Two Ecclesiastes 2:1 (NASB) I said to myself, "Come now, I will test you with pleasure. So enjoy yourself." And behold, it too was futility. Solomon conducted his search for life's meaning as an experiment. He first tried pursuing pleasure. He undertook great ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

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    Going From Strength To Strength PRO Sermon

    Contributed by Sermon Research Assistant on Mar 11, 2024
    based on 3 ratings
     | 3,138 views

    This sermon explores how believers draw strength from God's Spirit, sustaining their faith and enabling them to face daily challenges with wisdom and resilience.

    Good morning, beloved family of God. Isn't it a blessing to be gathered here today, in the house of the Lord, ready to open our hearts and minds to His holy Word? As we come together in fellowship, let's remember that we are not alone. We are part of a vast family of believers, all seeking the same ...read more

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    Good Shepherd PRO Sermon

    Contributed by Sermon Research Assistant on Mar 20, 2024
    based on 3 ratings
     | 1,194 views

    This sermon encourages us to embrace the qualities of the Good Shepherd, guiding and protecting others in our modern society with love, courage, and faith.

    Welcome, my dear brothers and sisters, to this gathering of hearts and souls. We find ourselves once again in the embrace of our faith, seeking solace in the Word of God, and yearning for the nourishment of spiritual enlightenment. We are here, not as individuals, but as a flock, a community bound ...read more

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    My Boss Is Firm And More Than Fair Series

    Contributed by Thomas Swope on Oct 8, 2015
    based on 1 rating
     | 10,688 views

    A study of the book of 1 Samuel 2; 1 – 36

    1 Samuel 2; 1 – 36 My Boss Is Firm And More Than Fair 1 And Hannah prayed and said: “My heart rejoices in the LORD; My horn is exalted in the LORD. I smile at my enemies, because I rejoice in Your salvation. 2 “No one is holy like the LORD, for there is none besides You, nor is ...read more

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    Denomination: Calvary Chapel

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    How Much Is Enough?

    Contributed by Anthony Smith on Feb 1, 2004
    based on 7 ratings
     | 3,201 views

    Looking at what people consider is their main value in life.Coventness in todays life.

    How much is enought? Covetness in ones life will be the death of them. How much is enough, how much money, titles, positions, land , how many homes is enough. We war and strive, fight and kill, lie and cheet, decieve and steal, to get enough. ...read more

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    Denomination: Pentecostal

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    The Gift Of Persistent Prayer Series

    Contributed by Charles Mallory on Dec 20, 2001
    based on 54 ratings
     | 7,732 views

    Learning to be persistent in our quest for a deeper, more personal, intimate relationship with God through prayer.

    THE STORY WAS TOLD OF A LITTLE BOY WHO HAD BEEN MISBEHAVING AND WAS SENT TO HIS ROOM. AFTER A WHILE HE EMERGED AND INFORMED HIS MOTHER THAT HE HAD THOUGHT IT OVER AND THEN SAID A PRAYER. "THAT’S WONDERFUL," SAID THE PLEASED MOTHER. "IF YOU ASK GOD TO HELP YOU NOT MISBEHAVE, HE WILL HELP YOU." ...read more

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    Denomination: Free Methodist

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    God's Direction For Your Life

    Contributed by Keith Foskey on Mar 18, 2005
    based on 24 ratings
     | 21,394 views

    My question today is ‘are we opening our eyes to the direction God wants us to go, or are we going our own way?’

    Introduction: My message today is on the topic of direction. My question today is ‘are we opening our eyes to the direction God wants us to go, or are we going our own way?’ I. God guides us, if we allow Him A. At first Balaam was just guided out of the way 1. God tries to guide us in ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

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    The Good Life Series

    Contributed by Matthew Kratz on Jul 16, 2007
    based on 9 ratings
     | 5,386 views

    A good life involves having 1) the right attitude, 2) have the right response, 3) have the right standard, and 4) have the right incentive.

    VBS this week: joy of children celebrating realities of God, it becomes obvious how we often learn ways of casting off Joy and losing focus. This morning, given our locale of worship, I want to change our usual format to focus on the nature of a good life in 1 Pt 3:8-12 in having 1) the right ...read more

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    Denomination: Other

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    How To Cope With Peer Pressure Series

    Contributed by Nche Takoh on Sep 22, 2006
    based on 24 ratings
     | 30,984 views

    Peer influence by itself is not bad Prov. 27:17. By Iron, iron itself is sharpened, so one man sharpens another. Fellowship with other youths can sharpen your personality and make you a better person, on condition that they have mature, healthy attitudes

    HOW TO COPE WITH PEER PRESSURE Many youths I have talked to admit that they did not really like the life they were living nor the things they are doing? Peer pressure. Everyone I am with is into these things and that has a big influence on me – says some of them. I don’t want to lose my friends by ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Strengthen Your Heart

    Contributed by Ken Mowery on Dec 16, 2006
    based on 4 ratings
     | 5,520 views

    Importance and result of strenthening your heart in the Lord.

    Colossians 2:1-7 1For I want you to know how great a struggle I have on your behalf and for those who are at Laodicea, and for all those who have not personally seen my face, 2that their hearts may be encouraged, having been knit together in love, and attaining to all the wealth that comes from the ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    It's All About Faith Series

    Contributed by Jonathan Powell on May 15, 2007
    based on 4 ratings
     | 5,577 views

    Sermon three in a series of seven sermons based on Living the Christian Life - out of James

    Living the Christian Life It’s all About Faith James 2:1-26 It’s a term that we hear all of the time, “You’ve gotta have faith.” Really church, what is faith? We’ve all heard the Hebrews 11:1 definition, “Faith is the substance of things hoped for, the evidence of things not seen”. How do we ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Stewardship, A Personal Testimony

    Contributed by Ron Hietsch on Oct 27, 2007
    based on 1 rating
     | 3,311 views

    A personal stewardship testimony emphasizing the need for balance in life.

    Before I start, I need to define one important term. The device on the table is not a scale. You can find scales in the bathroom, the doctor’s office, the meat market the truck stop etc. I personally don’t like scales -- the last time I used one I weighed 160 pounds. The correct term for this ...read more

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    Denomination: Lutheran