Sermons on Evil Behavior:

Getting Our Requests Granted 1 Of 2

Contributed by Dr. Odell Belger on Apr 8, 2022

Today we want to look at a man in the scriptures by the name of Jabez.

• He was not a great prophet or preacher • He was not a wise ruler over a great nation • He was not a famous soldier, known for his heroic deeds He is in the Scriptures because of a prayer He prayed. Some prayers that some men and women have prayed have rocked the nation in which they ...read more

Scripture: 1 Chronicles 4:9-10

Denomination: Baptist

Stewardship (4 Of 4)

Contributed by Dr. Odell Belger on Apr 11, 2022

This will be our fourth and final message in this series on stewardship. So far we have talked about our being stewards of INFORMATION GOD HAS ENTRUSTED US WITH and our being stewards of MONEY GOD HAS ENTRUSTED US WITH.

In this message we want to turn our attention to that part of God’s Word that reminds us we are stewards of our TIME and TALENTS. One of the things the Lord has promised us, if we are faithful stewards of these things He has entrusted to us, is that He will bless us. Look at Rev. 22:12. We read, ...read more

Scripture: Revelation 22:12

Denomination: Baptist

Jesus The Conqueror

Contributed by Troy Borst on Apr 12, 2022

We are going to be reading from Luke 23 and 24 today and the word that I want you to associate with Jesus by the end of the morning is: Conqueror.

JESUS THE CONQUEROR Luke 23:1-24:12 #Easter2022 SCRIPTURE READING: Romans 8:34-38 [person from the congregation] INTRODUCTION… Talladega Nights: The Ballad of Ricky Bobby en.wikipedia.org/wiki /Talladega_Nights:_The_Ballad_of_Ricky_Bobby and youtube.com/watch?v=qYiWydDyMIE In 2006, a jewel of ...read more

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Eschatology 2 Of 16 Our Glorified Bodies (1 Of 2)

Contributed by Dr. Odell Belger on Apr 13, 2022

I hope you brought your Bible to church with you. You will need it as we are going to be talking about something from the Word of God that should interest every one here.

• In the first message in this series, we talked about THE RAPTURE OF THE CHURCH. • Tonight we want to talk about the GLORIFIED BODIES that we will receive at the RAPTURE. Look at these verses in 1 Cor. 15:51-52, “Behold, I show you a mystery; We shall not all sleep, but we shall all be changed, ...read more

Scripture: 1 Corinthians 15:51-54

Denomination: Baptist

He Taught Them Many Parables… (The Thief And The Servants) # 19

Contributed by Dr. Odell Belger on Apr 14, 2022

As we look at the coming of the Lord as a thief in the night, the emphasis is on the element of surprise.

For example, a thief does not call the home that he plans to enter and say, “About one O’clock this evening I plan to arrive.” When he enters a home, he wants the element of surprise to be on his side.And the Bible tells us in Matthew 24:36, “But of that day and hour knoweth no man, no, not the ...read more

Scripture: Luke 12:35-40

Denomination: Baptist

Be Fruitful Series

Contributed by Jonathan Giles on Jun 27, 2022

The divine design is for man to steward creation. Nothing's changed.

The Lord was not mistaken when he put man in the Garden of Eden and he said, 'tend and keep it'. The divine design of creation is perfect. For all the problems we have, the answer is to return to the Lord and His ways. The word says covetousness is idolatry. (Colossians 3:5) We ...read more

Romans 6:15-23: Gotta Serve Somebody Series

Contributed by James Jackson on Jun 27, 2022

Freedom in Christ doesn't mean you have no master. It means you have a new master.

Good morning! Please turn in your Bibles to Romans chapter 6. It’s been a minute since we have been in the book or Romans. But I wanted us to jump back in this Sunday, and I think God's timing on this is actually pretty amazing. You know, last week, on June 19th, we celebrated Father’s Day. ...read more

Scripture: Romans 6:15-23, Matthew 11:28-30

Denomination: Baptist

I Am Free

Contributed by Rodney V Johnson on Jul 1, 2022

This is a message about freedom - how we have been made free in Jesus Christ.

I Am Free Scripture: John 8:36; Galatians 5:1; Proverbs 3:5-6; Galatians 2:20 John 8:36 says, “If the Son therefore shall make you free, you shall be free indeed.” Galatians 5:1 says, “Stand fast therefore in the liberty with which Christ has made us free, and be not entangled again with ...read more

Scripture: John 8:36, Galatians 5:1, Galatians 2:20, Romans 12:2

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Who Are You?

Contributed by Ernie Arnold on Jul 4, 2022

Paul shares with us who we are if we are following Jesus - We are People In Christ, We are People of Love and We are People of Hope

Scripture: Colossians 1:1-14; Psalm 82 Title: Who Are You? In this passage we learn three things about who we are – 1. We are People in Christ Jesus 2. We are People of Love 3. We are People of Hope INTRO: Grace and Peace in the name of the Father, Son and Holy Spirit! I want to ...read more

Scripture: Colossians 1:1-14, 1 John 4:19, John 3:16-17, 1 Corinthians 13:4-8

Denomination: Nazarene

God's Restoration For The Failed Follower - The Psalms Of Korah – Psalm 85 Part 1 Series

Contributed by Ron Ferguson on Jul 5, 2022

God was gentle with Israel for constant failure. He worked with them for restoration and does the same for all His children who fail. True repentance is required.

MESSAGE – THE PSALMS OF KORAH – PSALM 85 PART 1 GOD'S RESTORATION FOR THE FAILED FOLLOWER Psalm 85 For the choir director. A Psalm of the sons of Korah. Psalm 85 v 1 O LORD, You showed favour to Your land. You restored the captivity of Jacob. Psalm 85 v 2 You forgave the iniquity of ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 85:1-4, James 4:8

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

The Psalms Of Korah – Psalm 85 Part 2 - God's Wonderful Restoration In Peace And Mercy Series

Contributed by Ron Ferguson on Jul 5, 2022

God was gentle with Israel for constant failure. He worked with them for restoration and does the same for all His children who fail. True repentance is required. Love and truth meet and righteousness and peace kiss.

MESSAGE – THE PSALMS OF KORAH – PSALM 85 PART 2 - GOD'S WONDERFUL RESTORATION IN PEACE AND MERCY Psalm 85 For the choir director. A Psalm of the sons of Korah. In Part 1 we looked at God’s mercy and protection and Restoration and the way God brings back a failed Christian to Himself. ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 85:9, James 4:8, Psalm 85:5-13

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

From Hidden Nights To Open Daylight Testimony – The Samaritan Woman – Characters Of John’s Gospel Series

Contributed by Ron Ferguson on Jul 8, 2022

There was a woman in need who came to Jacob’s well to draw natural water but left with the living water. Her testimony was genuine and people were saved through that testimony. This illustrates the gentle care of the Lord for sinners.

FROM HIDDEN NIGHTS TO OPEN DAYLIGHT TESTIMONY – THE SAMARITAN WOMAN – CHARACTERS OF JOHN’S GOSPEL Message - The Woman of Samaria – John Chapter 4 John 4 v 1 Therefore when the Lord knew that the Pharisees had heard that Jesus was making and baptising more disciples than John John 4:2 (although ...read more

Scripture: John 7:37-39, Genesis 1:6-7, Romans 3:10-11

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

The Tortoise Will Never Win The Race – The Man Who Was Too Slow John 5:1-16 Series

Contributed by Ron Ferguson on Jul 11, 2022

A multitude of people crowded one upon another, laid on couches or rolled in blankets, with lamentable expressions of misery and suffering were at the Pool of Bethdaida, but Jesus came to seek one out from the many. That man was always too slow but God granted him healing through obedience.

THE TORTOISE WILL NEVER WIN THE RACE – THE MAN WHO WAS TOO SLOW CHARACTERS OF JOHN’S GOSPEL – John 5:1-16 John 5:1 After these things there was a feast of the Jews, and Jesus went up to Jerusalem. John 5:2 Now there is in Jerusalem by the sheep gate a pool which is called in Hebrew Bethesda, ...read more

Scripture: John 5:1-16, Luke 19:8-10, John 7:45-46

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

The Disciple Peter - Slip Leads To Slide - Part 3 Of 4 Series

Contributed by Ron Ferguson on Jul 14, 2022

The unimaginable happens. Peter denies his Lord. Peter should not have been in the court in the first place, and certainly not with the enemy, warming himself. Peter led himself into temptation. Failure can teach us valuable lessons and we look at overcoming temptation

THE DISCIPLE PETER - SLIP LEADS TO SLIDE - PART 3 OF 4 THE CHARACTERS IN JOHN’S GOSPEL UNINTENTIONAL FAILURE --- SLIP LEADS TO SLIDE --- FAILED BY MY OWN WORDS -- WHY DID HE STAY? John 18 v 10 “Simon Peter therefore having a sword, drew it, and struck the high priest’s slave and cut off ...read more

Scripture: John 18:10-11, 2 Timothy 3:16-17, John 18:14-27, Matthew 26:75, Mark 14:71-72  (view more)  (view less)

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

"god's Mercy Seat."

Contributed by Dr. Jerry Hulse on Jul 16, 2022

God is beyond our comprehension as our limited three-pound brain cannot fathom his true nature. He has always existed and is the ultimate ruler of everything. Therefore, he does not rely on any created thing to sustain him, but everything that exists must depend on him for its continued existence.

SCRIPTURAL REFERENCES (Lamentations 3:22-23) (22) "It is of the LORD'S mercies that we are not consumed, because his compassions fail not." (23) "They are new every morning: great is thy ...read more

Scripture: Romans 5:8, Matthew 19:26, Isaiah 46:10, Romans 12:1, John 3:16, Lamentations 3:22-23, Hebrews 4:16, Ephesians 2:4-5, Micah 7:18-19  (view more)  (view less)

Denomination: Pentecostal