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  • Dr. Odell Belger avatar

    Born In Sin…born Not To Sin

    Contributed by Dr. Odell Belger on Apr 6, 2022
     | 3,317 views

    We live in a society that knows a great deal about the PHYSICAL BIRTH, but very little about the SPIRITUAL BIRTH!

    Illus: A mother was watching a PBS special showing the birth of a baby. The mom thought it would be a good starting point for answering questions about the facts of life. • As her five-year-old studied the baby coming out of the birth canal, he asked, "Mom, does that hurt?" • Recalling ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    He Taught Them Many Parables… (The Unjust Steward) #11

    Contributed by Dr. Odell Belger on Apr 14, 2022
     | 1,638 views

    We have heard it said many times, in many places, by many people, “DO UNTO OTHERS AS YOU WOULD HAVE THEM DO UNTO YOU.”

    This would be a great place to live if everyone lived by this Bible principle. The fact is, many among us would be irate, to say the least, if others treated us the way we treat others. Illus: Have you ever been on the side of the road trying to get someone to allow you to enter the traffic ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Take A Wonderful Walk With Jesus

    Contributed by Joel Pankow on Apr 22, 2020
     | 5,176 views

    Jesus speaks with the disciples on the way to Emmaus, taking them from sadness and despair to hope through the Word of God. A beautiful story to preach on!

    4.26.20 Luke 24:13-35 He said to them, “How foolish you are and slow of heart to believe all that the prophets have spoken! Did not the Christ have to suffer these things and to enter his glory?” Then beginning with Moses and all the prophets, he explained to them what was said in all the ...read more

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    Denomination: Lutheran

  • Dr. Odell Belger avatar

    "Peter, Feed My Sheep” (19 Of 20)

    Contributed by Dr. Odell Belger on Mar 11, 2022
     | 1,692 views

    In this passage, Peter continues to deal with the opposition that faced Christians, and that still faces us today.

    Illus: This passage reminds me of the story of the fellow that went to the doctor. The doctor examined him closely, and told the patient, "I have some bad news and also some real bad news to tell you. But before I can tell you the bad news and the very bad news, you will first have to pay ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    He’s All Around Me 2 Of 3

    Contributed by Dr. Odell Belger on Mar 25, 2022
     | 2,154 views

    In a previous sermon, as we examined the God of this Bible, we discovered God’s Omniscience.

    God knows all things. His knowledge is infinite (unlimited) where ours is very limited. Speaking of having limited knowledge, sometimes it is more noticeable in some folks. Illus: For example, a man says to God: • "God, why did you make a woman so beautiful?" God says: "So you ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    The Danger Of Compromise

    Contributed by Dr. Odell Belger on Apr 4, 2022
     | 4,945 views

    At one time or other all of us have been removed from our usual roles in life and have found ourselves in strange situations.

    When this happened we did not know quite what to do with ourselves. All of us have a particular group of people that we are comfortable with. While we know some people are quite versatile and can adapt themselves to any group they associate with, others have a hard time adapting. Illus: For ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    The Danger Of Discouragement #1 Of 2

    Contributed by Dr. Odell Belger on Feb 23, 2022
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     | 3,983 views

    Something that we all have in common is that we all have to fight the battle of discouragement.

    Most of us will admit that we have lost that battle at times. However, some are more easily discouraged than others. 1. Some get discouraged with their jobs and quit them, only to later regret it. 2. Some get discouraged with their churches and quit them, only to later regret it. 3. Some get ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    All It Takes Is One

    Contributed by Joel Pankow on Mar 2, 2022
     | 2,750 views

    David stands up to Goliath and changes the whole course of the war. Jesus stands up to Satan as our substitute. All it takes is One.

    3.5.22 1 Samuel 17:4–49 (EHV) The Philistine would say, “I defy the ranks of Israel today! Give me a man, and we will fight each other!” 11 When Saul and all Israel heard those words of the Philistine, they lost their courage and were terrified. 32 David said to Saul, “Do not let anyone lose ...read more

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    Denomination: Lutheran

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    You Shall Have No Other Gods Before Me Series

    Contributed by Scott Maze on Jun 19, 2021
     | 5,797 views

    This commandment is first; it’s before all the others. When you break any other of the Ten Commandments, you’ve broken this command first.

    Brad Pitt wants you to know he has abandoned his belief in the god of the Bible. In a 2007 interview for Parade, actor Brad Pitt describes how he stumbled, over God’s ego. Pitt was raised a conservative Southern Baptist. For a while, his religion worked. But not for long. “Religion works. I know ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

  • Dr. Odell Belger avatar

    The Danger Of Compromise

    Contributed by Dr. Odell Belger on Jan 3, 2022
    based on 1 rating
     | 6,829 views

    At one time or other all of us have been removed from our usual roles in life and have found ourselves in strange situations. When this happened we did not know quite what to do with ourselves.

    All of us have a particular group of people that we are comfortable with. While we know some people are quite versatile and can adapt themselves to any group they associate with, others have a hard time adapting. Illus: For example, we all know there is a proper way to arrange a place setting at ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Let God Arise

    Contributed by Pastor/Author: Terry Sisney on Sep 20, 2022
    based on 4 ratings
     | 34,933 views

    God is wanting to fight your battles, but there must be an invitation. God only comes by invitation. God's power follows his presence. Invite his presence, and his power will come.

    2 Chronicles 20:21-23 And when he had consulted with the people, he appointed singers unto the Lord, and that should praise the beauty of holiness, as they went out before the army, and to say, Praise the Lord ; for his mercy endureth for ever. [22] And when they began to sing and to praise, the ...read more

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    Denomination: Pentecostal

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    We Are The Temple Series

    Contributed by Jeff Strite on Oct 4, 2020
    based on 6 ratings
     | 9,412 views

    What does it mean that we are the "Temple of God?" Why would God refer to us that way and what can it teach us about how we should live our lives?

    OPEN: In the heart of Kentucky is a facility dedicated to housing hundreds of bars of pure gold --- weighing more than 4,600 tons. Does anybody know what that facility is called? (Fort Knox) When we think of Fort Knox we often visualize it as being nothing more than the vault that holds that gold, ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

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    The Unjust Steward

    Contributed by Dr. Odell Belger on Dec 21, 2021
     | 2,309 views

    We have heard it said many times, in many places, by many people, “DO UNTO OTHERS AS YOU WOULD HAVE THEM DO UNTO YOU.”

    This would be a great place to live if everyone lived by this Bible principle. The fact is, many among us would be irate, to say the least, if others treated us the way we treat others. Illus: Have you ever been on the side of the road trying to get someone to allow you to enter the traffic ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

  • Perry Fowler avatar

    The Undeniable Proof: Jesus Is God's One And Only Son Series

    Contributed by Perry Fowler on Apr 3, 2025
    based on 1 rating
     | 1,064 views

    John the Baptist struggled with his faith in Jesus as the final chapters of his life were closing. Do strong believers doubt? Does Jesus have an answer for our doubts? He answered John's doubts with undeniable proof that He is God's One and Only Son.

    In Egypt’s “Valley of the Kings” the French Archeologist; Victor Larae discovered and excavated the tomb of Amenhotep II who was the Pharoah of the Exodus that experienced the plagues and was likely drown in the Red Sea with the rest of the Egyptian army. This tomb was found in when the corridor ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Knowledge, Love And Example

    Contributed by Roger Hasselquist on Jun 16, 2025
     | 343 views

    So the church was split. In our society, eating meat sacrificed to idols is no longer an issue. But at least three principles Paul teaches in this passage are as relevant as ever.

    Alba 6-15-2025 KNOWLEDGE, LOVE AND EXAMPLE I Corinthians 8:1-13 Rob Kenney’s YouTube channel, “Dad, how do I?” went viral five years ago (2020). Kenney released his first video shortly after the coronavirus pandemic reared its ugly head. He wanted to provide practical advice and emotional ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ