Sermons on Hope Of The World:

Acts Of The Apostles # 30 Of 39

Contributed by Dr. Odell Belger on Mar 14, 2022

Paul had been having great success, especially in Ephesus.

He was now making every effort to go back to Jerusalem. He had been seeing Gentiles saved by the scores, and no doubt he began to think of his own Jewish people, who were lost without Christ, and wanted to go back and share the gospel with them. Illus: One of the frustrations that we Christians ...read more

Scripture: Acts 21:1-14

Denomination: Baptist

Acts Of The Apostles 21 Of 39

Contributed by Dr. Odell Belger on Mar 14, 2022

In chapter fifteen we have reached the fourth major turning point in the book of Acts.

(1) The first major turning point was when the Church was filled with the Holy Ghost in Acts, chapter 2. (2) The second major turning point was when the Christian Church was able to convert the apostle Paul from Judaism in Acts 9. (3) The third major turning point, was when the Christian ...read more

Scripture: Acts 15:1-40

Denomination: Baptist

Acts Of The Apostles (19 Of 39)

Contributed by Dr. Odell Belger on Mar 14, 2022

When God miraculously opened the door for the gentiles to be saved, it was an exciting time for His church.

God selected Paul and Barnabas to carry out His first missionary assignment. They were not self-appointed, nor were they appointed by men. As they were serving the Lord, the Holy Ghost called them out, saying, “Separate me Barnabas and Saul for the work...” They were APPOINTED BY GOD, SENT BY ...read more

Scripture: Acts 13:13-52

Denomination: Baptist

Acts Of The Apostles (1 Of 39)

Contributed by Dr. Odell Belger on Mar 14, 2022

Today we want to start a series of sermons on the book of Acts.

The church that wants to please the Lord needs to look frequently into the pages of this marvelous, exciting book! The Lord promised that the “Gates of hell” should not prevail against His church, and the Book of Acts reveals that to be true. Illus: J. B. Phillips says this about those ...read more

Scripture: Acts 1:1-11

Denomination: Baptist

She Called Him Ichabod!!! (Mother’s Day Sermon)

Contributed by Dr. Odell Belger on Mar 18, 2022

This is a special day set aside to honor our mothers, and grandmothers, because we love them so deeply.

Often a mother’s assignment in life is very difficult. Now if anything negative can be said about mothers, it would be about the names they give their children. I personally think they should pass a law that allows a child that reaches the age of 10 or 12, to have a chance to select the name that ...read more

Scripture: 1 Samuel 4:1-22

Denomination: Baptist

The Book Of Joshua 3 Of 9

Contributed by Dr. Odell Belger on Mar 26, 2022

In chapter 1, we find that Moses died and the Lord has chosen Joshua to take his place.

Because Moses became angry and struck the rock, he was deprived of the privilege of leading the people of God into the Promised Land. Sin has deprived some of God’s choice servants of their greatest blessings. Sometimes the things God does in righteousness, wisdom and justice, seem blatantly ...read more

Scripture: Joshua 3:7-17

Denomination: Baptist

Funeral Service (For A Christian)

Contributed by Dr. Odell Belger on Mar 29, 2022

Psalm 116:15 “Precious in the sight of the LORD is the death of his saints.”

Today we all find ourselves emotionally torn in two ways: None of us want to be here today at this service! Absolutely none of us! Yet, we want to be here because our love for _______ compels us to be here! We would not want to be anywhere but here! We go through life putting off many things! ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 116:15

Denomination: Baptist

Extravagance (April 3, 2022)

Contributed by John Williams Iii on Mar 31, 2022

When Mary used that pint of expensive perfume on Jesus, she was expressing how thankful she was of what Jesus had done for her. Today, we will talk about gratitude and grace.

John 12:1-8  Six days before the Passover Jesus came to Bethany, the home of Lazarus, whom he had raised from the dead.  (2)  There they gave a dinner for him. Martha served, and Lazarus was one of those at the table with him.  (3)  Mary took a pound of costly perfume made ...read more

Scripture: John 12:1-8

Denomination: United Methodist

Relying On The Work Of The Spirit

Contributed by Isaac Butterworth on Apr 5, 2022

When we bear witness to the saving power of Christ, we must rely on the Spirit to empower our efforts.

Jesus had told them to wait—His first disciples, I mean. He had given them important work to do—the most important work of all, actually—but He had told them not to attempt it just yet. No. They were to wait. “Don’t give,” He said, “until you have received. Nothing can be done by you until ...read more

Scripture: Acts 2:1-41

Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

Always On His Mind

Contributed by Dr. Odell Belger on Apr 7, 2022

"Always On My Mind" is a song originally recorded by Brenda Lee and released on June 12th, 1972, with music and lyrics by Johnny Christopher, Mark James and Wayne Carson Thompson.

• Brenda Lee's version had stalled at #45 on the country charts in 1972. • Elvis Presley first made "Always on My Mind" famous, reaching number 16 on Billboard magazine's Hot Country Singles chart in early 1973. • The song was also recorded by Willie Nelson. Released in the ...read more

Scripture: Revelation 21:1-4, Revelation 22:1-5

Denomination: Baptist

Women In The Bible Series

Contributed by Shaila Touchton on Apr 9, 2022

When God created the female, she was designed to be a completer, Gen. 2:18-25. Together with her husband, they became one flesh, or a complete person.

When God created the female, she was designed to be a completer, Gen. 2:18-25. Together with her husband, they became one flesh or a complete person. Eve was created to furnish that which was lacking in Adam. Adam filled out what was lacking in Eve. Men and women still fill those vital roles to ...read more

Scripture: 1 Peter 3:7, Galatians 3:28

He Taught Them Many Parables # 24 (The Vultures And The Carcass)

Contributed by Dr. Odell Belger on Apr 14, 2022

Because the Lord loved people, He used everything available to teach people about the judgment of God.

Some folks do not believe there is such a thing as the Judgment of God. It has been said that the only sure things in life are DEATH AND TAXES. But there's one more thing we can be sure of, and that is the judgment of God. When you live in an age when people do not want to take ...read more

Scripture: Luke 17:37

Denomination: Baptist

He Taught Them Many Parables… (The Aggressive Guest) # 21

Contributed by Dr. Odell Belger on Apr 14, 2022

Look at 14:1 “And it came to pass, as he went into the house of one of the chief Pharisees to eat bread on the sabbath day, THAT THEY WATCHED HIM.”

It is not hard for any of us to imagine how this took place in Luke 14:1. The Bible says He went into the house of one of the chief Pharisees. WHY DID HE GO THERE? Remember the Son of God became flesh as we are, and the Bible says He went into the Chief Pharisees house “…To eat bread on the ...read more

Scripture: Luke 14:1

Denomination: Baptist

What God Can Do With A Happy Meal!

Contributed by John Gaston on Jul 20, 2021

Often we feel like our resources are inadequate. "There's no way God can use me." But we find that God delights to use weak things because it redirects people to Him. Little is much when God is in it.

WHAT GOD CAN DO WITH A HAPPY MEAL John 6:1-13 INTRODUCTION A. HUMOR: Euphemisms of a low IQ 1. Elevator doesn’t reach the top floor; 2. 2 bubbles shy of a bubble bath; 3. Not playing with a full desk; 4. Few French fries short of a Happy Meal; 5. Light’s on but nobody’s home; 6. No oars ...read more

Scripture: John 6:1-21

Denomination: Assembly Of God

Seven Days To Revival

Contributed by John Gaston on Jul 25, 2021

We look at 3 key turning points in Scripture. We have the choice of living in a backslidden state or to take definite steps to change, to decide "I will have more of God and God will have more of me!"

SEVEN DAYS TO REVIVAL INTRODUCTION A. HUMOR 1. It happened at an Amazon Call center. The manager was walking down a line of cubicles listening as the phone staff fielded orders for products. 2. He stopped when he overheard one say to a customer, “No ma’am, we haven’t had any for weeks now, ...read more

Scripture: Exodus 20:19, Daniel 10:12, Luke 15:17-20

Denomination: Assembly Of God