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  • Dr. Odell Belger avatar

    Funeral Sermon (For Saved Person / Good Appeal For The Lost To Come To Christ)

    Contributed by Dr. Odell Belger on Mar 19, 2022
     | 1,697 views

    Often people are brought together because they have a common interest.

    • SOME ARE SPORT FANS. Thousands gather in large stadiums across this nation because they all have the same interest in a particular sport. • SOME ARE MUSIC FANS. Thousands of Music fans gather in large stadiums or coliseums to hear a particular singer. Being fans of this particular singer makes ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    How To Fulfill The Great Commandment

    Contributed by Dr. Craig Nelson on Mar 28, 2022
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     | 3,545 views

    Jesus said that all 613 laws (365 thou shalt not’s – 248 thou shalt’s), and words of the Prophets hang on just two commandments.

    "Love the Lord your God with all your heart and with all your soul and with all your mind. And a second is like it: You shall love your neighbor as yourself." (Matt 22:37-39 ESV) Today, our focus is on the Great Commandment to love God. Jesus said that when you love your neighbor it is ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

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    American Idols July 4 Sermon

    Contributed by Dr. Odell Belger on Apr 6, 2022
     | 3,138 views

    America has become the land of idolatry. But before I make that claim, I need to make sure that I have the right definition of idolatry.

    Illus: Dr. Billy Graham says, "We usually think of an idol as a religious figure carved of wood or stone, perhaps in some primitive tribe far removed from civilization. But we have our "idols" today, because an idol is anything that you worship in place of the living God. Some ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Teaching Obedience To The Next Generation

    Contributed by Scott Maze on Jun 22, 2021
    based on 1 rating
     | 3,552 views

    Saul hides behind his religion. Mafia hitmen rationalize, “Yes, I kill people but I’m really good to my mother.” We are incredibly good at self-deception. People hide behind their religion to evade obedience

    Today, I want to speak to parents and grandparents on raising children who have a stalwart character all their lives. Let’s look at one of the most interesting kings of ancient Israel, King Saul. Today’s Scripture The word of the Lord came to Samuel: 11 “I regret that I have made Saul king, for ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    The Voice

    Contributed by Jim Caswell on May 17, 2017
     | 4,712 views

    The Bible is the true living voice of God.

    Title: The Voice Date: 4/12/15 Place: BLCC Text: 2 Timothy 3.16 CT: The Bible is the True Living Voice of God. Play clip Clip: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=-wGPxSwqIl8 Those Crazy Christians FAS: A few years ago the Journal of Science published an article titled "On Being Sane in Insane ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian Church

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    Abandoned At Birth-3 Series

    Contributed by Byron Sherman on Oct 5, 2016
    based on 1 rating
     | 3,422 views

    3 of ? Jesus’ encounter with Nicodemus yielded the essentials of being born again/from above. Being born again is essential to God’s plan. But what does it take to be born from above? Those born from above, Abandon...

    ABANDONED At BIRTH-III—John 3:1-21 Concessions For New Birth Attention: The environment of the womb—Life there is very different from that outside the womb. The womb must be abandoned by the baby in order to experience life as intended. Likewise, when you are saved/born again/born ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Rejoice In The Lord, Always In The Lord

    Contributed by Jonathan Meyer on Nov 1, 2016
    based on 2 ratings
     | 15,361 views

    Beyond our three decades of ministry, and in spite of the terrors of this world, we have great reason to rejoice in the Lord! (Context of sermon: Preached on our Congregation's Rally Day and 30th Anniversary.)

    [Singing] “This is the day / This is the day / That the Lord has made / That the Lord has made / I will rejoice / I will rejoice / And be glad in it / And be glad in it!” I worked at a camp in Wisconsin one summer, and we sang this song every day. Every. Sin-gle. Morning. It was the ...read more

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    Denomination: Lutheran

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    33. Fulfilling The Old Covenant Series

    Contributed by Gary Regazzoli on Nov 5, 2018
    based on 1 rating
     | 5,034 views

    Jesus fulfilled the Old Covenant on behalf of the unfaithful Israelites

    [IN GOD’S IMAGE 33 – FULFILLING THE OLD COVENANT] This message is part of a series of 90 sermons based on the title, “In God’s Image – God’s Purpose for humanity.” This series of free sermons or the equivalent free book format is designed to take the reader through an amazing process beginning ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian Church

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    "Thinking The Things Of God” Holy Communion Come As You Are Series

    Contributed by Clarence Eisberg on Nov 7, 2018
     | 4,711 views

    This is part of the series through Martin Luther's Small Catechism. Lutheran view of Holy Communion explained

    In Jesus Holy Name October 28, 2018 Series: Luther’s Small Catechism Redeemer Text Matthew 26:26b-28 “Thinking the Things of God” Holy Communion: Come as you Are On this Sunday of the Reformation we have come to our final topic in our series of ...read more

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    Denomination: Lutheran

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    The Bread Of Life Series

    Contributed by Christopher Benfield on Jun 24, 2018
     | 14,164 views

    Speaking to the multitude who received the bread and fish multiplied in the wilderness, Jesus declared himself the Bread of Life. They looked for another meal, but He wanted them to see Him as the Christ, the one who satisfies the hungry soul.

    The Bread of Life John 6: 35-40 The Bible records several statements made by Jesus referring to Himself as the I Am. This was actually one word spoken in the Greek language – eimi, which is simply I AM. It was also translated “it is I” in some passages. John 4:26 – Jesus saith unto her, I that ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    It Is Finished

    Contributed by Stephen Belokur on Mar 8, 2018
    based on 1 rating
     | 11,359 views

    What did Jesus mean when He said, "It is finished" on the cross? What was finished? The crucifixion? His life on earth? Or, the plan of salvation?

    Our quarterly memory Scripture: 2 Timothy 2:11-13 “Here is a trustworthy saying: If we died with Him, we will also live with Him; if we endure, we will also reign with Him. If we disown Him, He will also disown us; if we are faithless, He remains faithful, for He cannot disown Himself.” Our ...read more

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    Denomination: Nazarene

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    The Body Of Christ

    Contributed by John Gullick on Apr 30, 2018
     | 7,541 views

    A sermon that reviews the importance of the church as the body of Christ

    Ephesians 4:1-16 New International Version (NIV) Unity and Maturity in the Body of Christ 4 As a prisoner for the Lord, then, I urge you to live a life worthy of the calling you have received. 2 Be completely humble and gentle; be patient, bearing with one another in love. 3 Make every effort to ...read more

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    Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

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    The Jesus That Always Was Series

    Contributed by Paul Barreca on Dec 15, 2015
     | 5,412 views

    Only a Messiah who was truly God could save humanity.

    Harry Reasoner, one Christmas years ago, gave the following closing to 60 minutes [God would become a baby.] It is a startling idea, of course. My guess is that the whole story that a virgin was selected by God to bear His Son ... is not an idea that has been popular with theologians. It's a ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

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    Called To Freedom Series

    Contributed by Doug Fannon on Nov 7, 2017
    based on 1 rating
     | 20,703 views

    We are called by god to be free from sin and the ways of the world, not to be caught up in legalism or keeping score of good deed. what Christ did for us was to free us up to do His will.

    Galatians 5:1–6 (NKJV) We’re talking about freedom today. The freedom we have in Christ. But many misunderstand that freedom. Galatians 5:1 (NKJV) Stand fast therefore in the liberty by which Christ has made us free, and do not be entangled again with a yoke of bondage. When I study a Bible ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Dressed In His Righteousness Alone

    Contributed by Lori Broschat on Feb 29, 2016
     | 5,850 views

    Wearing the garment of Christ

    DRESSED IN HIS RIGHTEOUSNESS ALONE We owe a great deal of our modern phrases or figures of speech to two sources; Scripture and Shakespeare. Often I like to quiz my confirmation students on whether a phrase comes from the Bible or Shakespeare. From Scripture we derive such phrases as “my ...read more

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    Denomination: United Methodist