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Who Is Jesus, Part 1: Jesus The Sovereign Authority Series

Contributed by James Jackson on Oct 16, 2023

This sermon presents seven areas of Jesus' Authority in Mark 1-2

41. Who Do You Say I Am, Pt. 1: Jesus the Sovereign Mark 1:16-2:14 Good morning. Please open your Bibles to Mark 1. This morning, we start a series of messages going through the gospels. This is like a series within a series. We are still rocking through the bible chronologically, but for the ...read more

Denomination: Baptist

You Reap What You Sow – Israel And Hamas – And The Wider Nations Series

Contributed by Ron Ferguson on Oct 27, 2023

Around the world are demonstrations in support of the Palestinians and Hamas, and bitterness against Israel, even hate. This article looks at that, plus the inroads of socialism and the origin of Allah, and the Islamic mind. Also a small look at how we got into this situation.

YOU REAP WHAT YOU SOW – ISRAEL AND HAMAS – AND THE WIDER NATIONS [1]. SHAMEFUL GODLESS DEMONSTRATIONS This message will be a bit political but we have to thread through, and tread carefully that we don’t miss the Christian implications of these events. I did post on the Hamas subject earlier ...read more

Scripture: Acts 19:24-29, Genesis 19:4-10, 2 Timothy 3:1, 2 Timothy 3:12-13, Isaiah 5:20, Revelation 6:3-4, Matthew 24:5, Matthew 24:6, Matthew 24:7, Matthew 24:32-34  (view more)  (view less)

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Living In The Tree Of Life (Part 2)

Contributed by D. Dewaine Phillips on Jan 28, 2022

The tree of the knowledge of good and evil is the formation of a value system; or rather, a "judgement" system. Living in the tree of life is making decisions from life and liberty, and what stimulates life in both you and others.

This morning’s message is a continuation of last week’s on the tree of life, and I have entitled our sermon, “Living in the Tree of Life” – Part 2. I would like to begin with some food for thought by sharing a real life illustration of a historical figure who walked in the tree of life. George ...read more

Scripture: Genesis 3:6-13, Revelation 22:1-2

Denomination: Baptist

Joseph's Victory Over Temptation

Contributed by Dr. Odell Belger on Feb 18, 2022

A fascinating book to read is the "Guiness World Book of Records", in which is logged the records set by men and women that accomplished some very extraordinary things

But, before anyone can become one of the rare ones that has their name entered, what they do has to be documented. Other books that have fascinating stories to tell us about some amazing people are History books. But again, before any event can go into these history books, it must be ...read more

Scripture: Genesis 39:1-13

Denomination: Baptist

3rd Sunday Of Advent, Year A. Series

Contributed by Christopher Holdsworth on Nov 14, 2022

DECEMBER 14th, 2025.

Isaiah 35:1-10, Psalm 146:5-10, Luke 1:46-55, James 5:7-10, Matthew 11:2-11. A). A HAPPY HOMECOMING. Isaiah 35:1-10. Isaiah foresees a time ahead of time, when Israel would again be released from captivity, and would undertake another journey through the wilderness. Unlike when they left ...read more

Scripture: Isaiah 35:1-10, Psalm 146:5-10, Luke 1:46-55, James 5:7-10, Matthew 11:2-11  (view more)  (view less)

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Redemption For The Exiles Series

Contributed by Freddy Fritz on Mar 24, 2023

In Matthew 1:1-17, we learn that the exile forms an important part of the genealogy of Jesus because it highlights his mission of redemption for those who are separated from God.

Introduction In mid-March, BBC News reported that the United Nations investigators asserted, “Russia's forced deportation of Ukrainian children to areas under its control amounts to a war crime.... The UN Commission of Inquiry on Ukraine said there was evidence of the illegal transfer of ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 1:1-17

Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

Happy Hannah (Mother’s Day)

Contributed by Dr. Odell Belger on Apr 11, 2022

Today we celebrate Mother’s Day and all of us have come to honor our mothers.

We honor our mothers in two ways: (1) SOME ARE HERE TO HONOR THE MEMORY OF THEIR MOTHER who has gone to be with the Lord. Some of you are wearing a white rose or carnation to show that she has gone to be with the Lord. Today, you remember all the GOOD THINGS your loving mother taught you as a ...read more

Scripture: 1 Samuel 1:1-28

Denomination: Baptist

What God’s Love Do In Our Lives

Contributed by Dr. Odell Belger on Apr 26, 2022

In Chicago a few years ago a little boy walked to Sunday school every Sunday. When his parents moved to another part of the city the little boy still attended the same Sunday school, although it meant a longer distance to walk.

A friend asked him why he went so far when there were plenty of other churches near his home. He said, “I attend my church because they love a fellow over there.” If only we could convince the world that we loved them there would be fewer empty pews in our churches. A TRUE DEFINITION OF LOVE. ...read more

Scripture: 1 John 4:7-12

Denomination: Baptist

The Doctrine Of Regeneration

Contributed by Christopher Arch on Apr 30, 2022

This is a series I have preached on essential doctrines of the Christian faith.

Title: The Doctrine of Regeneration – Born Again Scripture: John 3 Type: Series on Doctrine Where: GNBC 5-1-22 Intro: Today continue in our series on key doctrines of the Christian faith. Doctrine of Regeneration. We may not hear the word regeneration all that often in common discourse, but ...read more

Scripture: John 3:16, John 3:1-16

Denomination: Independent/Bible

One … But Different!

Contributed by Dr. Odell Belger on Dec 16, 2021

When we look at a crowd of people, we see that each person is different. That difference can be seen in many ways.

Illus: Our difference reminds me of the three women who were convicted of criminal charges and were brought before a firing squad. • One was a redhead, and all the guns were pointed at her and the Captain said, “Ready, Aim…,” and the redhead hollered “Earthquake”. They all looked around and she ...read more

Scripture: Romans 12:4-5

Denomination: Baptist

What Should Really Matter In Life?

Contributed by Dr. Odell Belger on Dec 21, 2021

The Bible clearly reveals what was important to the Lord. And the things that were important to Him should also be important to us.

But that is not the case for some folks. It is amazing what some people see as important. Illus: Clovis Chappell, a minister from a century back, used to tell the story of two paddle boats. They left Memphis about the same time, traveling down the Mississippi River to New Orleans. As they ...read more

Scripture: Luke 4:17-21

Denomination: Baptist

4th Sunday Of Advent, Year C. Series

Contributed by Christopher Holdsworth on Nov 11, 2021

December 22nd, 2024.

Micah 5:2-5, Psalm 80:1-7, Hebrews 10:5-10, Luke 1:39-45, Luke 1:46-55. A). THE DELIVERER. Micah 5:2-5. In Micah 3 a threat was made against the judges and rulers of Israel. In Micah 5:1 we are reminded that the judge, or leader, would be smitten upon the cheek. This also has Messianic ...read more

Scripture: Micah 5:2-5, Psalm 80:1-7, Hebrews 10:5-10, Luke 1:39-45, Luke 1:46-55  (view more)  (view less)

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

The Great Depression # 5

Contributed by Dr. Odell Belger on Dec 31, 2021

Today I want to preach another sermon that can be preached in any church in America, and it would apply to most of the people in any congregation. I hope that as I preach the Word it will fall on good soil today.

Illus: I heard of a preacher who was preaching a three-point sermon on the Second Coming of Christ, and he would close each of the main points of the sermon by saying, “HE IS COMING, READY OR NOT!” When he got to the third point he got so excited he got on the edge of the pulpit and screamed, ...read more

Scripture: 1 Kings 19:1-18

Denomination: Baptist

My True Child In The Faith Series

Contributed by Freddy Fritz on Jan 8, 2022

1 Timothy 1:1-2 shows us several truths about living in God's church today.

Scripture Today, we begin a new study in the letters of Paul to Timothy and Titus. Paul wrote two letters to Timothy and one letter to Titus. These three letters are usually called “the Pastoral Epistles” because they were written to pastors about dealing with pastoral matters in their respective ...read more

Scripture: 1 Timothy 1:1-2

Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

The Well, The Women, And The Wait Series

Contributed by Brian Williams on Feb 18, 2025

We all have unsettled issues in our hearts. Some want to put a lot of time and distance between these unresolved issues, even a change of scenery, which may be necessary to get some clarity. I believe God wants us to identify these issues and work through them.

The Well, the Women, and the Wait Genesis 29:1-30 16 Feb 2025 Last week, Scott spoke from Genesis 28 where Jacob was running from his brother Esau who was planning to kill him because he took the family blessing and inheritance that he was expecting to get. Jacob was on the run as a fugitive, ...read more

Scripture: Genesis 29:1-30

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational