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"Glorify God In Your Body”

Contributed by Dr. Odell Belger on Apr 2, 2022

After a person becomes a child of God, his purpose in life is forever settled.

Paul states very clearly how it should be. Look at Phil 1:21. We read, “For to me to live is Christ...” That is so simple, it makes one wonder why some Christians can not comprehend it. There are at least two reasons why they can not. (1) There is some kind of mental problem. For example, ...read more

Scripture: 1 Corinthians 6:20, Galatians 1:13-24

Denomination: Baptist

What Will Be Your Legacy? (2 Of 2)

Contributed by Dr. Odell Belger on Mar 23, 2022

In this text we see something that often occurs in churches. A man is sleeping in church.

But it is more than just a man sleeping in this passage of scripture. This man named Eutychus was sitting on a window sill while Paul preached a very lengthy sermon, and he fell out the window and died. • We ministers are indeed thankful for this passage of scripture, because when we see men and ...read more

Scripture: Acts 20:7-12

Denomination: Baptist

Christians Dead To The Law

Contributed by Dr. Odell Belger on Mar 24, 2022

This chapter seems to be in the wrong place.

WHY? In chapter 6 Paul told us clearly that Christians do not continue in sin, because when Christ died to sin, so did we. We are no longer "in Adam." Our victory over sin is established through the death of Christ Jesus. Now you would think that after this tremendous victory we have ...read more

Denomination: Baptist

How Well Do You Live?

Contributed by Gerald Manning on Oct 20, 2022

How we die is not nearly as important as how we .... LIVE!

SERMON: HOW WELL DO YOU LIVE? Scripture: 2 Timothy 4:6-8, 16-18 As for me, I am already being poured out as a libation, and the time of my departure has come. I have fought the good fight, I have finished the race, I have kept the faith. From now on there is reserved for me the crown of ...read more

Scripture: 2 Timothy 4:6-8

Denomination: Nazarene

Blue Christmas Series

Contributed by Jeff Strite on Dec 20, 2024

What if Jesus had not been born? What if He'd never existed? Would that have made any difference?

Today’s sermon is going to focus on the question: “What If Jesus Had Never Been born? What if Jesus had never existed? What difference would that have made? In keeping with our sermon series, we’re focusing on secular Christmas music, and this Sunday’s song is an old classic by Elvis Presley ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 2:1-15

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

I Will Speak Series

Contributed by Jeff Strite on Oct 28, 2023

The 78th Psalm teaches us how to turn the tide of evil in our nation. What is the key to making a nation moral?

Back in the 1800s, there was a famous preacher by the name of Peter Cartwright. Cartwright was known to be a very bold and uncompromising preacher, and one day the President of US - Andrew Jackson - was going to visit his congregation. But the elders were concerned and warned Cartwright: “You ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 78:1-8

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

God Will Make A Way

Contributed by John Gaston on Apr 20, 2024

God always made a way for Israel – He’ll make a way for us. I’m glad I serve a God of infinite power! He'll make a way thru our troubles, temptations, etc. because He's Almighty & loves us!.

GOD WILL MAKE A WAY Isa. 43:11-19 INTRODUCTION A. HUMOR: The Preacher & the Ghost 1. A new preacher wanted to rent a house but the only one available was rumored to be haunted. That didn’t bother the preacher since he didn’t believe in such things. He went ahead and rented the place. Soon ...read more

Scripture: Isaiah 43:11-19

Denomination: Assembly Of God

Preaching Your Sermon - True Ministers Regurgitate, Or Do They – Should They Series

Contributed by Ron Ferguson on May 19, 2024

Here, we are sharing some thoughts about church ministry especially the tendency to preach on what someone else has done because one has not bothered to study for oneself. Every situation is specific to its own church but here are general principles.

PREACHING YOUR SERMON - TRUE MINISTERS REGURGITATE, OR DO THEY – SHOULD THEY? I keep some finches and just recently one pair had babies. It is interesting the way the Lord has arranged for the babies to be fed. I think most people have noticed the method used by birds as the young are fed. ...read more

Scripture: John 21:15, John 21:17, 2 Timothy 2:1-2, Acts 20:28-29, Ecclesiastes 12:8-12, Ephesians 4:11-12, 2 Timothy 3:16-17, 2 Timothy 2:15  (view more)  (view less)

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

The Gospel In Plain Language

Contributed by Roger Hasselquist on Feb 10, 2025

Many salesmen are trained to speak in such a way that they can convince people to buy things that they don’t need, don’t want, can’t really afford, to impress people they don’t really like. But when the apostle Paul was preaching the gospel, he wasn't like that.

Alba 2-9-2024 THE GOSPEL IN PLAIN LANGUAGE I Corinthians 2:1-5 I’m sure most of us here have encountered a slick talking, smooth speaking, silver tongued, spell binding salesman. You know the type. And somewhere between the “I’m not interested”, and “I’ll take two”, something happens and we’re ...read more

Scripture: 1 Corinthians 2:1-5

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

The Cornerstone Series

Contributed by Jeff Strite on Jul 6, 2024

Psalm 118 prophesied a cornerstone that the builders would reject.That cornerstone was Jesus - but why was He rejected... and how can avoid the same mistake?

The year was 1793 and there was a huge ceremony held in Washington D.C.. President George Washington laid the Cornerstone for the new Capitol building. Before the cornerstone was laid down, Washington placed a silver plaque beneath it, and I’ve read that this event was highly important to him ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 118:19-26

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Friends I Have Made Along The Way

Contributed by Toby Powers on Jan 6, 2006

There is no better gift to the saints than the friends given by God to us in this life. A simple outline to demonstrate this truth.

From the Desk of Toby Powers Truth Baptist Church Bremen, GA Friends I Have Made Along The Way Exodus 33:7-14 This passage stated that God spoke to Moses in the Tabernacle of the Old Testament as a man speaketh to his friend. Now, I am most thankful that I have been blessed to make some friends ...read more

Scripture: Exodus 33:7-14

Denomination: Baptist

Jehoiakim Hears The Word

Contributed by Roddy Chestnut on Oct 18, 2000

Thesis: When God speaks, everyone should listen.

Thesis: When God speaks, everyone should listen. Intro.: 1. Illust. Do you remember that old brokerage firm commercial by E.F. Hutton? A bunch of people are in a swimming pool at a fashionable resort. Two men are talking while others are diving, swimming, and so forth. One man says, "Well my ...read more

Scripture: Jeremiah 36:20-24

How To Help People Trust In The Scriptures

Contributed by Paul Fritz on Oct 18, 2000

HOW TO HELP PEOPLE TURN THEIR TRUST FROM A STRONG LEADER TO THE SCRIPTURES Some Christians have a hard time letting go of the controls over their church members.

HOW TO HELP PEOPLE TURN THEIR TRUST FROM A STRONG LEADER TO THE SCRIPTURES Some Christians have a hard time letting go of the controls over their church members. Instead of helping their members learn how to trust God, some leaders try to foster a dependency in their members. As a result many ...read more

Scripture: 1 Timothy 1:5

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Shame On The Shepherd

Contributed by Harold Nichols on Apr 4, 2001

Pastor’s who do not lead the flock of God should hang their head in shame.

SHAME ON THE SHEPHERDS TEXT: JEREMIAH 50:1-6 MY PEOPLE HATH BEEN LOST SHEEP: THEIR SHEPHERDS HAVE CAUSED THEM TO GO ASTRAY, THEY HAVE TURNED THEM TO GO ASTRAY ON THE MOUNTAINS; THEY HAVE GONE FROM THE MOUNTAIN TO THE HILL, THEY HAVE FORGOTTEN THEIR RESTINGPLACE. INTRODUCTION: HAVE YOU EVER ...read more

Scripture: Jeremiah 50:1-6

Denomination: Baptist

Hold Your Pastor’s Hands Up

Contributed by Rodney Johnson Sr., on Aug 24, 2006

This sermon emphasizes the need to support your leader in their time of adversity.

In the heat of battles, our souls will often become faint. Bouts of depression will come to most of us. The strong are not always vigorous. The wise are not alway ready. The brave are not always courageous. The joyous are not always happy. Great travail is created for all men. It is clear that the ...read more

Scripture: Exodus 17:8-12

Denomination: Baptist