Sermons on He Deviseth Mischief:

Why I Do Not Obey The Lord

Contributed by Dr. Odell Belger on Feb 28, 2022

Every pastor hears excuses. But some of the excuses he hears are better than the others.

Illus: One lady gave her excuse for why she does not attend church. She said, "I don't go to church, and this is my reason: • If I go some of the time, it makes me want to go all the time. • And since I can't go all the time, it makes me feel guilty when I miss some of the time. • ...read more

Scripture: Exodus 3:1-10, Exodus 4:18

Denomination: Baptist

"Peter, Feed My Sheep” (6 Of 21)

Contributed by Dr. Odell Belger on Mar 11, 2022

A fellow was taking a census. He came to a home where a little girl answered the door.

The man said, "Young lady, may I please talk with your Mother?" The young girl said, "She is not here, she is in the insane asylum.” The man said, "I am sorry to hear that, would you let me talk to your daddy?" She said, "He isn't here either, he is in jail.” He ...read more

Scripture: 1 Peter 3:1-6

Denomination: Baptist

Acts Of The Apostles (13 Of 39)

Contributed by Dr. Odell Belger on Mar 14, 2022

The apostle Paul was a very unusual man. He also had a very unusual conversion.

There is a small similarity between Saul’s conversion and that of the Ethiopian eunuch. They were both converted on a road. One of the differences in these two conversion is that the Ethiopian eunuch was converted in a chariot, and Saul was converted laying on the ground. It is a marvelous thing ...read more

Scripture: Acts 9:1-29

Denomination: Baptist

A Conversation With A Sick Woman

Contributed by Dr. Odell Belger on Mar 15, 2022

We want to look at another conversation that Christ had while He was here on earth.

This conversation is not a long conversation but it teaches us two things: (1) HOW WE CAN LIVE A LIFE OF HOPELESSNESS (2) HOW WE CAN LIVE A LIFE OF HOPE We live in a society today where many are living a HOPELESS LIFE. Illus: In 1983, on the coast of Virginia, a ship sank and took the lives of ...read more

Scripture: Mark 5:25-34

Denomination: Baptist

Where Are The Nine? (Thanksgiving Sermon)

Contributed by Dr. Odell Belger on Mar 18, 2022

Notice in our scripture reading, the Lord asked a question, he asked, “Where are the Nine?”

WHY DID HE ASK THAT QUESTION? This passage of scripture teaches us that the Lord expects us to show gratitude in our lives. These ten lepers were HOPELESS and HELPLESS, and He miraculously cured them. The least they could have done was show some appreciation for what He had done for them. That ...read more

Scripture: Luke 17:11-19

Denomination: Baptist

Helping The Wounded

Contributed by Dr. Odell Belger on Mar 25, 2022

The Bible tells us that when Jesus was on earth He went about doing good.

Look at Acts 10:38, we read, “How God anointed Jesus of Nazareth with the Holy Ghost and with power: who went about doing good, and healing all that were oppressed of the devil; for God was with him.” If you could take all the good things Jesus had done and stack them up in a pile, they would ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 147:2-3

Denomination: Baptist

Preaching From Philippians #7

Contributed by Dr. Odell Belger on Mar 31, 2022

As we look at the life of the apostle Paul in this passage of scripture, we see that he is in jail.

Illus: A man that was in prison was asked, “What is the worst thing about prison?” He said, “The worst thing about prison is that you are here and everybody that you love and care for are out there!” Paul knew exactly what this man was talking about. He was in prison and those that he loved and ...read more

Scripture: Philippians 2:19-24

Denomination: Baptist

Remind Them

Contributed by Matthew Hardwick on Nov 24, 2021

Thanksgiving service a look into who God is and why he deserves a life style of Thanksgiving

2020-2021 WOW! Unreal! Politics – finances – natural disasters – civil unrest – death toll – COVID – closures – shortages – quarantine – executive orders – riots One glance at a new paper and you can easily see the desperate state our world is in Our homes are being invaded with everything from ...read more

Preaching From Philippians #7

Contributed by Dr. Odell Belger on Dec 28, 2021

As we look at the life of the apostle Paul in this passage of scripture, we see that he is in jail.

Illus: A man that was in prison was asked, “What is the worst thing about prison?” He said, “The worst thing about prison is that you are here and everybody that you love and care for are out there!” Paul knew exactly what this man was talking about. He was in prison and those that he loved and ...read more

Scripture: Philippians 2:19-24

Denomination: Baptist

Paul's Progressive Pilgrimage For 2022

Contributed by Joel Pankow on Dec 30, 2021

Paul has a zeal that he wants us to mimic - in his drive to be with Jesus in heaven.

12.31.21 Philippians 3:12-14 12 Not that I have already obtained all this, or have already been made perfect, but I press on to take hold of that for which Christ Jesus took hold of me. 13 Brothers, I do not consider myself yet to have taken hold of it. But one thing I do: Forgetting what is ...read more

Scripture: Philippians 3:12-14

Denomination: Lutheran

Meeting God When Running Scared

Contributed by Elmer Towns on Oct 10, 2025

When a person is limited . . . threatened . . . and scared, he/she will listen to God and respond positively.

“Jacob left Beersheba in the desert and walked through the hills of Galilee. When the sun set and night descended, he laid down to sleep at that spot. He took a stone as his pillow and went to sleep. He dreamed and saw a ladder set on earth with its top reaching to heaven. There were angels ...read more

Scripture: Genesis 28:11-22

Denomination: Baptist

The Divine Potter And His Clay SermonCentral

Contributed by SermonCentral on Sep 9, 2023

Sometimes He has to break our worldly vessels and make us over again

Today, I want to talk about the beautiful analogy of God being the Potter and us being the clay. Sometimes, God needs to break our worldly vessels and reshape us for His purpose and glory. This process of transformation is necessary and beneficial for us as believers. Just like in the creation of ...read more

Scripture: Jeremiah 18:1-6

Topics: Reform

Finding Refuge In God's Power SermonCentral

Contributed by SermonCentral on Sep 11, 2023

He who finds comfort in the hidden depths of the Most High will rest in the shadow of the Almighty

In the Bible, there are references to a special place called the Secret Place in God. It is a place of protection and provision for those who trust and believe in God. However, many people are unaware of this place or are unwilling to fully commit to dwelling there. In this sermon, we will explore ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 91:1-16

Topics: God's Power, Spiritual Refuge

Love Your Family Members

Contributed by Barnabas Park on Dec 28, 2024

When God commanded the Israelites to love their neighbors, He was specifically referring to their families and relatives.

I have shared this verse with you many times: "Love your neighbor as yourself." I also taught you that this commandment is the most important, alongside loving God with all your heart, soul, and mind. But, notice God didn’t say we have to love all the world, but your neighbor. Then, what ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 22:37-40

Denomination: Baptist

Jesus Trurns Things Around

Contributed by Gerald Roberts on Jan 8, 2025

Jesus turned water into wine, and he can turn things around for us as well.

Jesus Turns things Around John 2:1-11 1. In the Gospel of John there are 7 miracles Jesus did · The first miracle of our Lord is the changing of water into wine (2:1-11). · The second sign is the healing of the nobleman's son (4:46-51). · The third sign is the healing of ...read more

Scripture: John 2:1-11

Denomination: Methodist