Sermons on James Dobson:

The Armor Of God 2 Of 8

Contributed by Dr. Odell Belger on Mar 24, 2022

On Patriotic days in our nation, the military forces of this nation sometimes put on a show of power before the American people.

Every time we see this show of force, we can’t help but to stand in amazement of the weapons of mass destruction that this nation has at its disposal! But as we see some of the force of our military power, we know that much of it can never be shown to the American people because the power of ...read more

Scripture: Ephesians 6:11

Denomination: Baptist

Faith Like A Child

Contributed by D. Dewaine Phillips on Mar 29, 2022

We need to consider how our waning faith can become a hindrance to others. Jesus provides a warning about hindering other believers who have the faith of a child. It is also a warning about hindering children from coming to Christ.

Back when I was in college, one of my favorite songs was “Faith Like a Child” by Jars of Clay. Listen as I share some of the lyrics to this song: “Dear God, surround me as I speak; the bridges that I walk across are weak. Frustrations fill the void that I can’t solely bear . . . Sometimes, when I ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 18:1-6

Denomination: Baptist

Light In Earthen Vessels

Contributed by D. Dewaine Phillips on Mar 29, 2022

God saw a lowly farmer like Gideon as a mighty warrior. When God looks at each of us, He sees a mighty warrior too. However, that warrior doesn’t appear unless we put our trust in the Lord and rely entirely on Him in faith.

Our text today will come from the New International Version. In our message we’re going to view a story about an ordinary man who had an intense struggle with trusting God, and this man’s name was Gideon. We will learn how when Gideon finally trusted the Lord, that he understood what it meant to ...read more

Scripture: Judges 6:11-40, Judges 7:16-22

Denomination: Baptist

Don’t Worry… Be Happy! 1 Of 2

Contributed by Dr. Odell Belger on Mar 30, 2022

Several years ago, a very popular song that made the top ten list of favorites among many Americans was called, “Don’t worry…Be happy!”

It was sung by Bobby McFerin and the words go like this: “Don't worry, be happy In every life we have some trouble But when you worry you make it double Don't worry, be happy Don't worry, be happy now” “Don't worry, be happy Don't worry, be happy Don't worry, be ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 122:1

Denomination: Baptist

He That Winneth Souls Is Wise No. 15

Contributed by Dr. Odell Belger on Mar 31, 2022

Years ago the Hallmark Card Company used to advertise extensively on television.

They would show samples of the beautiful cards they produce and close each commercial with these words for potential buyers to consider, "When you CARE enough to send the VERY BEST!" The message was clear, even to children, that if you really CARED for someone you would be willing to ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 25:31-46

Denomination: Baptist

Fruit Of The Spirit # 8

Contributed by Dr. Odell Belger on Apr 1, 2022

Today we want to look at another fruit of the Spirit that God wants to produce in our life.

We have broken down these nine fruits of the Spirit into three groups: INWARD, OUTWARD, and GOD-WARD. • INWARD FRUITS consist of love, joy, and peace • OUTWARD FRUITS consist of longsuffering, gentleness, and goodness. • GOD-WARD FRUITS consist of faith, meekness, and temperance. Today we want ...read more

Scripture: Galatians 5:22-23

Denomination: Baptist

Fruit Of The Spirit # 2a

Contributed by Dr. Odell Belger on Apr 1, 2022

When you look at churches, you will see that there is a vast difference between them.

One thing you will find common in most churches it that there is one basic thing missing. WHAT IS MISSING? Illus: Let me explain what is missing by telling you a story of a young boy who went to spend the week with his grandfather on the farm. • While walking around he noticed the chickens. They ...read more

Scripture: Galatians 5:22-23

Denomination: Baptist

The Mystery Of Godliness Series

Contributed by Freddy Fritz on Apr 1, 2022

1 Timothy 3:14-16 shows us the nature of the church.

Scripture In the third chapter of his First Letter to Timothy, Paul set down the qualifications for church officers. He described the qualifications for overseers, also known as elders, in verses 1-7 and then the qualifications for deacons in verses 8-13. Paul then turned his attention to the ...read more

Scripture: 1 Timothy 3:14-16

Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

Here Comes Trouble Again! # 2a

Contributed by Dr. Odell Belger on Apr 6, 2022

When things are going right for MOST of us, folks ask us how we are and we give them a big smile and say that things are GREAT!

Our differences are revealed, not during our GOOD TIMES, but during the BAD TIMES in our lives! One thing we all seem to do during the DIFFICULT TIMES in life is to turn to our friends for sound advice. Most of the time when we do this what we get is not good sound advice, but a lot of RHYMES ...read more

Scripture: Genesis 37:18-28

Denomination: Baptist

The Thessalonians # 10

Contributed by Dr. Odell Belger on Apr 6, 2022

A man had a friend who enlarged his business because his sales had increased to the point that a larger warehouse and sales office were needed.

Even though the move was a rather complicated and burdensome process, it was really a thing to be celebrated. For this reason, the man sent his friend some flowers on the day of his grand opening. The matter about the flowers, however, was poorly handled and the businessman received a bouquet ...read more

Scripture: 1 Thessalonians 4:13-18

Denomination: Baptist

The Secret Is Out

Contributed by Victor Yap on Apr 15, 2022

Revelation 1

THE SECRET IS OUT! (REVELATION 1) Are you good at remembering passwords? Have you been asked at your job to change your passwords regularly? I’m terrible at remembering passwords. I try to coordinate my passwords for online, e-mails and computers. My memory was so bad with passwords that, one time ...read more

Denomination: Independent/Bible

Judgment On God's Elect Series

Contributed by Freddy Fritz on Sep 8, 2022

Amos 3:1-15 shows us the significance of four divine calls.

Introduction Jonathan Sacks, the former Chief Rabbi of Great Britain, wrote a book in 2009 titled, Future Tense: Jews, Judaism, and Israel in the Twenty-First Century. In the book, he noted, “When it was hard to be a Jew, people stayed Jewish. When it was easy to be a Jew, people stopped being ...read more

Scripture: Amos 3:1-15

Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

Help Me God, I'm Angry Series

Contributed by Roger Hasselquist on Sep 25, 2022

Anyone can be angry. The old can become angry as well as the young. The rich and the poor - all people have the capability to become angry. If I were to ask, of all the human emotions you're capable of experiencing, with which one does it seem to be the most difficult for you to cope?

Alba 8-12-13 (Revised 9-25-2022) HELP ME GOD, I'M ANGRY In his autobiography, “Number 1”, Billy Martin told about hunting in Texas with Mickey Mantle. Mickey had a friend who would let them hunt on his ranch. When they reached the ranch, Mickey told Billy to wait in the car while he checked ...read more

Scripture: Isaiah 57:15-19, Proverbs 14:17, Proverbs 19:11, Ephesians 4:26-27

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Lord, Increase Our Faith, To Pray

Contributed by Joel Pankow on Oct 11, 2022

John talks about having confidence in faith so that we pray.

10.16.22 1 John 5:13–15 13 I have written these things to you who believe in the name of the Son of God so that you may know that you have eternal life. 14 This is the confidence that we have before him: that if we ask anything according to his will, he hears us. 15 And if we know that he ...read more

Scripture: 1 John 5:13-15

Denomination: Lutheran

Truth For A Troubled Soul Part 3 Series

Contributed by David Welch on May 10, 2018

Message 37 in a journey through John's Gospel. This is the third of three messages from John 14 providing the truths to help the disciples cope with the coming tribulation.

Alliance Church Pastor David Welch “Another Encourager” Part Three – John 14, 16 REVIEW I. The public ministry and teaching of Jesus 2-112 II. The Private teaching and ministry of Jesus 13-17 A. Forgive as I forgive B. Love as I love C. Hold on to the truths that encourage the ...read more

Denomination: Christian Missionary Alliance