Sermons on Earth Groans:

Are You One Of God’s Dependents?

Contributed by Dr. Odell Belger on Mar 23, 2022

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

Scripture: Philippians 4:14-19

Denomination: Baptist

Singing In The Rain…

Contributed by Dr. Odell Belger on Mar 23, 2022

Introduction: I want to preach a sermon called, “Singing in the Rain.” The words “Singing In The Rain…” come from a famous song sung by Donald O’ Conner. The idea of course is that we often plan things in life and then the rain comes and spoils those plans.

Illus: Possibly: • We are going to watch a parade, but the rain comes and spoils our parade • We are going on a picnic in the park with our family, but once we spread the lunch, the rain begins and ruins our picnic If we are going to be successful in this life spiritually, THE RAIN WILL CERTAINLY ...read more

Scripture: Philippians 4:10-13

Denomination: Baptist

Who And What Matters In Life

Contributed by Dr. Odell Belger on Mar 25, 2022

I want to preach on something today that applies to everyone here, and I hope you will give me your undivided attention.

Illus: This sermon reminds me of a new pastor that came to his first church. Being new in the ministry he did not know what to expect. For four weeks he was very busy. He had eight funerals and five weddings plus his other duties. He did not have time to write his regular Sunday sermon so he used ...read more

Scripture: Philippians 1:1-9

Denomination: Baptist

God Looks On The Heart

Contributed by Dr. Odell Belger on Mar 25, 2022

When Samuel grew old, and Israel looked around and saw other nations had kings, they decided they wanted one also.

Looking around and wanting something that someone else has can get us into lots of trouble. Illus: A man saw other men with their good looking wives, and decided he wanted a wife. One day, he walked into the restaurant with a full-grown ostrich behind him, and as he sat there, the waitress came ...read more

Scripture: 1 Samuel 16:7

Denomination: Baptist

Two Kinds Of Appearances

Contributed by Dr. Odell Belger on Mar 25, 2022

For many today, life is all about appearances. We live in an age where people want to APPEAR one way but the reality is the opposite of their appearance.

Illus: During the Oscars in Hollywood in 2004, the actors and actresses tried to give the impression that they cared about poverty. Listen, if they really cared about the poor as they pretend to care, instead of buying those dresses that some of the actresses paid hundreds of thousands of dollars ...read more

Scripture: Acts 5:1-10

Denomination: Baptist

The Book Of Joshua 5 Of 9

Contributed by Dr. Odell Belger on Mar 26, 2022

In Joshua chapters 1-5, the most miraculous thing that transpired was the crossing of Jordan on dry ground

When we get to Joshua 6, our attention is turned again to Jericho. Remember, in Joshua 2, Joshua sent two spies to Jericho to spy the land out. Once they got there, they entered the house of Rahab the harlot. While they were in her house, she admitted to the spies that the people of Jericho had ...read more

Denomination: Baptist

Com Out, Come Out, Wherever You Are!

Contributed by David Nolte on Mar 27, 2022

We will learn that one cannot hide from God but that one can run to Him.

I suppose we all have played hide and seek. Some of you – or us – still look for a hiding place when our wives make a list of some major tasks – for us – like vacuuming the carpet, or emptying the dishwasher, or taking out the trash, or picking up socks or putting our clean things in the ...read more

Scripture: Genesis 3:1-19

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

God Is A God Of Goodness

Contributed by Dr. Odell Belger on Mar 30, 2022

Any time people are special in our lives, we want to tell others about them.

This is why we Christians tell others about the GOD OF THE BIBLE AND HIS LOVE AND GOODNESS. The reason some do not talk more about the God of the Bible than they do is because they really do not know Him well enough to talk about Him! Illus: Dr. Odell Belger said that he arrived his first year in ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 145:1-9

Denomination: Baptist

You Have A Call

Contributed by Dr. Odell Belger on Mar 30, 2022

This is the age of communication. Now we can communicate with people around the world with the cell phones that we carry with us every place we go.

No matter where you go, you see people talking on cell phones -- sometimes in some most unusual places. Illus: One man was leaving Minnesota for Colorado. He decided to make a stop at one of those rest areas on the side of the road. He said, “I went in the washroom. The first stall was taken so ...read more

Scripture: Ephesians 6:10

Denomination: Baptist

What Is Spirituality? (3 Of 7)

Contributed by Dr. Odell Belger on Apr 1, 2022

Most of us at times have looked at someone we thought was attractive physically, and thought we certainly would like to look like them if we could.

Sometimes this is the motivation for some to: (1) DIET EACH DAY Illus: Much has been said about diets, such as: • It's something most of us do religiously: We eat what we want to eat, drink a diet coke and pray we don't gain weight • Someone else said that the problem with curbing our ...read more

Scripture: 2 Peter 1:1-11

Denomination: Baptist

Are You Fit To Be Tied Part Vi

Contributed by Dr. Odell Belger on Apr 1, 2022

In the last five sermons, we have been preaching about marriage, and today we want to focus on a very important subject that God is very concerned about.

We want to preach about children in our marriage. Children can be a blessing, or they can cause much pain. Usually the outcome is directly affected by how much the parents obey God's Word in raising them. Illus: One lady that had three teenagers was asked, "If you had it to do all over ...read more

Scripture: Proverbs 1:20-22, Proverbs 22:6

Denomination: Baptist

Rolling Stones

Contributed by Dennis Lee on Apr 2, 2022

One of major problems most people face today are blocked entrances or exits. You see, we’re caught in tombs with stones covering them, and these stones keep us from entering the light of an abundant life Jesus came to give, which is what the resurrection of Jesus is all about.

Rolling Stones Mark 16:1-8 Now, I knew the danger of naming today’s study, “Rolling Stones,” because many of you immediately thought of the English rock band by the same name with Mick Jagger and the crew. Or maybe you also thought about the monthly magazine from the 60’s whose focus was ...read more

Scripture: Mark 16:1-8, John 10:9, Revelation 3:8

Denomination: Foursquare

Easter Preparations - Part 2 Series

Contributed by Todd Blair on Apr 4, 2022

How not to be a Pharisee

Before I start my message this morning, I want to run something past y'all and see what you think. I'm thinking we could start a new type of ministry for our church. I'm thinking we could minister, as we do, to the poor, the addicted and the incarcerated but also add a new ministry to ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 23:1-12

Denomination: Independent/Bible

Dealing With The Lost 1 Of 5

Contributed by Dr. Odell Belger on Apr 7, 2022

God put the church here for a specific purpose! It is obvious today as we look at many churches and compare them with the scriptures, that many churches are ignorant of their purpose.

Ignorance is something we see in all areas of life. Illus: When Vice President Al Gore was seeking to be president, he was running against President George W. Bush, who is known as a man of FAITH. God is a big part of his life. Gore knew that the polls indicated that the American people liked ...read more

Scripture: Romans 10:13-14

Denomination: Baptist

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