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  • God’s "Be’s”

    Contributed by Dr. Odell Belger on Mar 23, 2022
     | 2,902 views

    There are many dangerous things in life we have to be aware of each day.

    Some of these things we are constantly being warned about, such as: • Air Pollution • Noise Pollution • Water Pollution • Smoking • Fast foods Most of these dangers come with some warning. But something that can bring DEATH and MISERY to our lives are bees, and we very seldom hear any warnings ...read more

  • The Big Secret… "Hate What God Hates And Love What God Loves”

    Contributed by Dr. Odell Belger on Mar 27, 2025
    based on 1 rating
     | 687 views

    In this sermon I want to begin with this parable that I just read to you called the Grood Samaritan.

    We need to look at some historical events before we get deeper into this parable. This parable is only included in the book of Luke. There is a reason for that. Why? Luke was a Gentile in the Jewish religion. Matthew and Mark, and John were Jews, and they did not include this parable? ...read more

  • How Can I Be A Better Person?

    Contributed by Scott Maze on Jun 9, 2021
     | 4,565 views

    You must walk by faith and NOT talk by faith. You demonstrate faith not by what you say but by what you do. Faith shows up in your feet, not just in your feelings.

    Like you, I have made so many attempts at improving in areas of my life. I struggle with patience with certain people – someone put a hand over my family’s mouths at this point. If I know anything about anything, I imagine you have your struggles as well. The Bible offers you some weapons of how ...read more

  • Parable Of The Tenants Series

    Contributed by Revd. Martin Dale on Sep 12, 2003
    based on 65 ratings
     | 16,564 views

    What exactly was Jesus saying?

    Mark 12:1-12 The Parable of the Tenants 1He then began to speak to them in parables: "A man planted a vineyard. He put a wall around it, dug a pit for the winepress and built a watchtower. Then he rented the vineyard to some farmers and went away on a journey. 2At harvest time he sent a ...read more

  • 7 Ingredients Of A Healthy Church Series

    Contributed by Alan Balatbat on Apr 27, 2004
    based on 30 ratings
     | 5,463 views

    Let’s look at Acts 17 to see how the church at Thessalonica began. Verse 1 says, “When they had passed through Amphipolis and Apollonia, they [Paul and his companions] came to Thessalonica, where was a synagogue of the Jews.” When Paul entered a city to s

    : The apostle Paul first preached the gospel to the Thessalonians during his second missionary journey. After he left them, he sent Timothy to find out how they were doing. When Timothy returned, he came with a fantastic report that we find in 1 Thessalonians 3:6–7: “When Timothy came from you unto ...read more

  • Approachable Series

    Contributed by Brian Matherlee on Nov 29, 2007
    based on 4 ratings
     | 4,308 views

    Some people are turned off from church but the Church Jesus instituted is attractive and approachable.

    THE CHURCH JESUS BUILDS Part 5-Approachable Hebrews 12:14-29 Sunday, March 18, 2007 Pastor Brian Matherlee Introduction Read Scripture • Comment on history of Hebrews 12 (from Exodus 19) • Highlight the heart of God in being approachable o Adam & Eve in the garden & God was broken hearted when ...read more

  • Eat Up, Grow Up & Give It Up!

    Contributed by C Jordan on Aug 29, 2006
    based on 56 ratings
     | 6,358 views

    Picture an adult in diapers still drinking milk from a bottle – that’s not right! Are you in the same place spiritually that you were a year ago? 5 years ago? These things ought not to be! God wants us to grow up - spiritually speaking that is!

    EAT UP, GROW UP, AND GIVE IT UP! (Preached in the Chinese Church) OPENING TEXT: “Therefore, laying aside all malice, all deceit, hypocrisy, envy, and all evil speaking, as newborn babes, desire the pure milk of the word, that you may grow thereby, if indeed you have tasted that the Lord is ...read more

  • Attributes Of A Believer

    Contributed by John Kycek on Aug 10, 2007
    based on 8 ratings
     | 3,774 views

    3 attributes of a well-rounded believer: being a person of character, courage, and conviction.

    God is looking for people with: • Courage • Conviction • Character You may be sitting in your seat thinking: I don’t have courage... Today, I want to encourage you – God wants to use you! I Samuel 16 (Paraphrase vs. 1-11) 12 ...then the LORD said, "Rise and anoint him; he is the one." 13 So ...read more

  • The Enemy Within: Guilt Series

    Contributed by Charles Salmon on Feb 14, 2007
    based on 4 ratings
     | 3,970 views

    This sermon compares the guilt of Judas Iscariot with that of Simon Peter and draws lessons on how God would deal with our guilt.

    The Enemy Within: Guilt. Ps. 51:1-3 INTRO.: Illus.: Murder trial in Oklahoma. (Illustrations follow this sermon.) From SermonCentral.com contributed by Eric Snyder. The defendant knew he was guilty. His sin found him out. King David also felt a deep sense of guilt when he took Bathsheba and ...read more

  • It's Time To Get Serious About Mercy

    Contributed by Theresa Ratliff on Mar 26, 2013
     | 3,315 views

    We are poor witnesses when we fail to model God's love, mercy, and grace.

    In the book of John, Jesus often uses words and phrases that have more than one meaning to make a point. For example, when he discusses being “born again” with Nicodemus, he uses a word which means both “again” and “from above”. In today’s scripture lesson, ...read more

  • Lesson 18: When Believers Fuss And Fight

    Contributed by Elmer Towns on Jan 14, 2013
    based on 1 rating
     | 1,272 views

    Principles to handle conflict between believers.

    Series: Learning Victory From Joshua Dr. Elmer Towns Lesson 18: When Believers Fuss and Fight January 6, 2013 A. THE OCCASION OF CONFLICT “Joshua blessed the 2 ½ tribes and sent them home with the instruction. ‘Share with others the spoils of ...read more

  • Joy In Community Series

    Contributed by Guy Glass on Jun 26, 2015
     | 3,961 views

    This message looks at the responsibility that comes from sanctification

    JOY IN COMMUNITY PHILIPPIANS 1:27-28 ONLY CONDUCT YOURSELVES IN A MANNER WORTHY OF THE GOSPEL OF CHRIST, SO THAT WHETHER I COME AND SEE YOU OR REMAIN ABSENT, I WILL HEAR OF YOU THAT YOU ARE STANDING FIRM IN ONE SPIRIT, WITH ONE MIND STRIVING TOGETHER FOR THE FAITH OF THE GOSPEL; 28 IN NO WAY ...read more

  • Meet Epaphroditus

    Contributed by Jerry Shirley on May 20, 2015
    based on 7 ratings
     | 12,867 views

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    Meet Epaphroditus Philippians 2:25-30 http://gbcdecatur.org/sermons/Epaphroditus.html Joy comes from living for and serving others, as did Jesus, Paul, and Timothy in this chapter. Now, the example of Epaphroditus. Let me tell you what the name means, in case you are thinking of naming a child. ...read more

  • Set Our Minds On Things Above!

    Contributed by Gary Taber on Jul 31, 2010
    based on 4 ratings
     | 9,422 views

    As Christians we are in the world but not of the world.

    Colossians 3: 1-11 Pray. Lord let the words of my mouth and the mediation of all our hearts be acceptable to you Lord our rock and salvation. This morning’s sermon is titled; Set you mind on things above. In the second reading from the book of Colossians Apostle Paul was addressing ...read more

  • The Best Knowledge

    Contributed by Donato Solano on Dec 5, 2006
    based on 4 ratings
     | 3,249 views

    The best knowledge is to have the genuine knowledge. We have the genuine knowledge. The apostles tell us through their testimonies in the Scriptures that what we have is the authentic knowledge about the Lord Jesus Christ.

    INTRODUCTION The best knowledge is to have the genuine knowledge. We have the genuine knowledge. The apostles tell us through their testimonies in the Scriptures that what we have is the authentic knowledge about the Lord Jesus Christ. Apostle John said, “What existed from the beginning, what ...read more