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  • Dr. Odell Belger avatar

    Are You One Of God’s Dependents?

    Contributed by Dr. Odell Belger on Mar 23, 2022
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    Every year folks make preparations to fill out their tax returns. It is something that we are forced to do, even though many times we disagree with how our tax money is being spent.

    Illus: I heard about a letter that was sent to a taxpayer from the IRS: "I'm afraid we can't allow you to deduct last year's tax as a bad investment." Illus: Much has been said about paying taxes: • April is always a difficult month for Americans. Even if your ship comes ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    God’s Purpose For Our Life

    Contributed by Dr. Odell Belger on Mar 25, 2022
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     | 3,260 views

    Introduction: Most of us have attended a high school or college graduation at some time in our life.

    The students who are graduating are told by the commencement speaker that they are preparing to enter the adult world, and that each and every one of them have talents and skills they can contribute to making this a better world in which to live. This is true, but if the commencement speaker was ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    The Revelation And The Revealing Of God’s Church

    Contributed by Dr. Odell Belger on Jan 10, 2022
     | 1,788 views

    Paul told these Ephesians what the church was.

    He told the Ephesian church they were as: • A NATION • A FAMILY • A BUILDING • AN ORGANISM • A CHURCH But as we move to chapter 3, he shows us the Lord’s church as a “Mystery”. WHAT DID HE MEAN BY THAT? When Paul is speaking of a “mystery”, he is speaking of something that had not been revealed ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    It’s God’s Choice Series

    Contributed by Pat Damiani on Feb 14, 2022
     | 2,102 views

    God only chooses those who choose Him and only rejects those who reject Him

    NOTE: This is a manuscript, and not a transcript of this message. The actual presentation of the message differed from the manuscript through the leading of the Holy Spirit. Therefore, it is possible, and even likely that there is material in this manuscript that was not included in the live ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    A Woman After God’s Heart.

    Contributed by Efe Oluwatosin on Feb 15, 2022
     | 16,574 views

    The goal of God for women is to make us women after his heart. Women are very special and unique to God indeed.

    This article is to encourage women and celebrate the amazing role they place in society. I pray that as you read this article, you will become known as a woman who partnered with God to birth heaven on earth. Our case study is Anna the Prophetess. Why is she our reference point? What can we learn ...read more

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    Denomination: Pentecostal

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    Spend Time In God’s Word

    Contributed by Jamey Stewart on Feb 28, 2022
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     | 2,873 views

    This message teaches how meditation benefits our time in God’s Word.

    Spend Time In God’s Word 1. Meditate Often David did both day & night (Psalm 1:1-2) Meditation is thinking about God (Ps. 63:6) Meditate on all God has done (Psalm 143:5) Meditation is searching your heart (Ps. 4:4) Meditation is hiding God’s Word in your heart (Ps. 119:11) 2. ...read more

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    Denomination: Pentecostal

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    The Demonstration Of God’s Deep Love Series

    Contributed by Brad Beaman on Mar 11, 2022
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     | 4,162 views

    Hosea chapter 3 is heart of the book of Hosea and an important chapter in the Old Testament. It shows a picture that reminds Christians of the love of God who sent Christ to ransom us from our slavery and sin. To pay the price to redeem for us.

    Jesus is teaching at the Mount of Olives when a woman is caught in adultery and brought before him. The law commanded Moses to stone her! What do you say Jesus? The trap is set. Then we find in John 8:6 that Jesus just writes on the ground with his finger. What did he write? One possibility of ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Finding God’s Will For Our Life

    Contributed by Dr. Odell Belger on Apr 25, 2022
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     | 2,364 views

    Finding God’s will for our life is the most important thing we can do in this life.

    WHY IS IT THE MOST IMPORTANT THING THAT WE CAN DO IN THIS LIFE? Two reasons, we need to know and do God’s will… (1) For God’s sake. That is God created each and everyone of us for a purpose. And when we stand before Him on the judgment day we will give account of our lives if we did or did not ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    God’s Preferences For Our Lives

    Contributed by Dr. Odell Belger on Apr 28, 2022
     | 1,911 views

    There are many things that distinguish us from each other.

    • Our education • Our political persuasion • Our gifts • Our race • Our opportunities and etc. However, another thing that distinguishes us from each other are our LIKES AND DISLIKES. Such as: (1) OUR TASTE FOR FOOD Illus: Because of the differences we have, when we go into an ice cream parlor ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Has God’s Word Failed? Series

    Contributed by Ed Vasicek on Jan 11, 2021
     | 2,768 views

    If God’s Word failed regarding Israel, how do we know it will not fail regarding us? But God’s Word has not failed.

    Has God’s Word Failed? (Romans 9:6-13) 1. Have you ever had a gift certificate or card they wouldn’t honor because it had expired? 2. Most restaurants no longer have expiration dates, because it creates bitter feelings – and people will ask for cards from other establishments instead. 3. But ...read more

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    Denomination: Independent/Bible

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    God’s Not Done With Me Yet Series

    Contributed by John Bright on Jan 16, 2021
     | 10,289 views

    Working through the book of Philippians using consecutive expository preaching. Philippians 3:12-16

    Series: Philippians Sermon: “God’s Not Done with Me Yet” Philippians 3:12-16 Pastor John Bright Philippians 3 “12 Not that I have already attained, or am already perfected; but I press on, that I may lay hold of that for which Christ Jesus has also laid hold of me. 13 Brethren, I do not count ...read more

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    Denomination: Methodist

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    Experience Joy In God’s Faithfulness Series

    Contributed by John Dobbs on Dec 13, 2019
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     | 7,540 views

    The Gospel of Jesus Christ is the greatest news ever proclaimed - and it does bring Joy to the World!

    EXPERIENCE JOY IN GOD’S FAITHFULNESS Ezra 1:1-4; 3:10-13 Introduction The Gospel of Jesus Christ is the greatest news ever proclaimed - and it does bring Joy to the World! As Christmas draws nearer, we eagerly await the joyful reminder of that day. In the story of the birth of Christ we do not ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

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    God’s Bucket List For You

    Contributed by Barry O Johnson on Oct 12, 2022
     | 3,039 views

    God desires for us to fulfill during our lifetime what is available to us that are identified in scripture. I call them God’s “bucket list” for us.

    Your Bucket List Turn with me to First Timothy 6. On Tuesday I will have a birthday. I mention that because the verse we’re going to read hit me in a different way – in a way that it has never hit me before. It reminded me that there are things that I probably need to go back and do a self check ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

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    God’s Second Covenant With Mankind Series

    Contributed by T.j. Conwell on Apr 3, 2023
     | 1,506 views

    Today, we’ve been given a promise of eternal life through Jesus, God’s redeemer, but know this: even in the days of Noah humanity was redeemed for God’s glory & for His pleasure. We are offered the opportunity to be a part of it IF we will choose to follow God's calling.

    Alpha and Omega, Part 14 God’s Second Covenant with Mankind Genesis 9:1-17 Introduction - 2023 has been led with “one purpose”: To know there is a God! -- Continuing our series, “Alpha and Omega”; examining the beginning to the end - Last week (Gen 7 & 8) we saw three ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

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    Our Redemption In God’s Promises Series

    Contributed by T.j. Conwell on May 14, 2023
     | 1,590 views

    Even in the face of despair and frustration (which many face today) there’s hope! God is still the God who authors our faith, and completes it through His righteousness.

    Alpha and Omega, Part 19 Our Redemption in God’s Promises Genesis 15:1-21 Introduction HAPPY MOTHER’S DAY! BE THANKFUL FOR GOD’S GIFT! - 2023 has been led with “one purpose”: To know there is a God! -- Continuing our series, “Alpha and Omega”; examining the beginning to the end - ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational