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  • Dr. Odell Belger avatar

    Israel’s Greatest General (1of 2)

    Contributed by Dr. Odell Belger on Feb 1, 2022
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    In our text we read of Israel’s greatest general. His name is Joshua. In Joshua 23, Joshua had reached the golden years of his life.

    Look at verse 1. We read, “...Joshua waxed old and stricken in age.” When we consider Joshua’s age, we need to consider TWO things. (1) Look at the phrase, “...stricken in age.” Today it seems many folks are fighting a battle with old age. Illus: One man in Missouri said, “It is rough ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Joseph's Victory Over Temptation

    Contributed by Dr. Odell Belger on Feb 18, 2022
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    A fascinating book to read is the "Guiness World Book of Records", in which is logged the records set by men and women that accomplished some very extraordinary things

    But, before anyone can become one of the rare ones that has their name entered, what they do has to be documented. Other books that have fascinating stories to tell us about some amazing people are History books. But again, before any event can go into these history books, it must be ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    If Christ Is Not Risen...

    Contributed by Byron Sherman on Apr 9, 2021
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    This is a chronological biblical reading of the resurrection & ascension of Jesus, with it's application using 1Corinthians 15:1-20, :50, :53-57.

    A Biblical Account of Jesus’ Resurrection: •The following is a chronological compilation of the biblical record of Jesus’ resurrection using all four Gospels. •We will close with the record of Jesus’ ascension from the first chapter of the Book of Acts. •Following the record of Jesus’ ascension, ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Jesus Deals With Criticism

    Contributed by Revd. Martin Dale on Jun 5, 2021
     | 2,797 views

    Having read the Gospel passage I found myself asking the question How do we deal with criticism? And Should we complain as much as we do?

    Having read the Gospel passage I found myself asking the question How do we deal with criticism? How do we deal with complaints Should we complain as much as we do? Story This reminds me of the story about a Trappist monk. Trappist monks take a vow of silence and in this particular monastery ...read more

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    Denomination: Anglican

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    The Miraculous Healing Of A Lame Man

    Contributed by Scott Maze on Jun 22, 2021
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    Nearly all of the miracles you read about in the Bible work to alleviate suffering. Nearly all the miracles deal with human suffering just as our story today.

    Today’s Scripture “And a man lame from birth was being carried, whom they laid daily at the gate of the temple that is called the Beautiful Gate to ask alms of those entering the temple. Seeing Peter and John about to go into the temple, he asked to receive alms. And Peter directed his gaze at ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    First Things First

    Contributed by Jimmy Haile on Jun 1, 2015
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     | 9,374 views

    We can come up with all kinds of excuses, why we don’t attend church, read our bible, pray, tithe, evangelize.

    Haggai 1:1-9 1 In the second year of King Darius, in the sixth month, on the first day of the month, the word of the LORD came by Haggai the prophet to Zerubbabel the son of Shealtiel, governor of Judah, and to Joshua the son of Jehozadak, the high priest, saying, 2 "Thus speaks the LORD of ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Seeing Dimly

    Contributed by Derek Geldart on Mar 18, 2019
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     | 5,799 views

    How can Christians get along when they have so many differing interpretations of Scripture? This is must read for anyone who is learned and wants to remain humble!

    Seeing a Reflection! 1 Corinthians 13:8-12 Online Sermon: http://www.mckeesfamily.com/?page_id=3567 Like the church of Corinth many Christians today covet having superior knowledge … but is this too lofty or the wrong goal to obtain? Is not our perceived “superior” knowledge of self, ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Are You Prepared To Meet With Jesus; You Might Find That You Are?

    Contributed by Gordon Mcculloch on Aug 11, 2019
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     | 5,360 views

    We are to be in a constant state of reading for the Lords return. This worries many Christians but although some need to change, others are more ready than they think and they need to know.

    This sermon was delivered Gordon McCulloch to the congregation at Holy Trinity in Ayr, Ayrshire, Scotland on the 11th August 2019; Holy Trinity is a Scottish Episcopal Church in the Dioceses of Glasgow and Dumfries. Genesis 15:1-6 Psalm 33:12-22 Hebrews 11:1-3, 8-16 Luke 12:32-40 “Please join me ...read more

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    Denomination: Episcopal

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    Fighting God

    Contributed by Dr. Ronald Shultz on Aug 15, 2020
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     | 2,639 views

    When you read prophecy we may be trying to stop what God has planned for our time thus all of our angst may be in vain.

    Acts 5:38 And now I say unto you, Refrain from these men, and let them alone: for if this counsel or this work be of men, it will come to nought: 39 But if it be of God, ye cannot overthrow it; lest haply ye be found even to fight against God. KJV As I watch the various postings fly back and forth ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Andrew: The Apostle Of Small Things Series

    Contributed by Derek Geldart on May 23, 2018
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     | 18,671 views

    From Andrew’s testimony we learn that there are no insignificant gifts, no inconspicuous service and evangelism one on one is powerful and effective! Please read this sermon to learn more.

    Andrew: The Apostle of Small Things John 1:35-42 Online Sermon: http://www.mckeesfamily.com/?page_id=3567 Ever feel that the resources, time and spiritual gifts that you have to offer are too insignificant to make a difference in God’s kingdom? If one cannot sing like an angel, ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    #6understanding Love: Giving

    Contributed by Wade Martin Hughes, Sr on Feb 12, 2016
     | 3,090 views

    LEASE READ THIS LESSON ON UNDERSTANDING LOVE, THE JOY OF GIVING! You can give and not love, but you can never love without giving. Selfishness kills sacrifice.

    #6 UNDERSTANDING LOVE: LOVE HAS NO SACRIFICES! GIVING! PASS THE BISCUIT! I COULD HAVE DONE MORE... REGRET By Wade Martin Hughes, Sr. Kyfingers@aol.com HOW MANY TIMES HAVE I SET AROUND THE DEATH BED OF AN INDIVIDUAL AND THE DISCUSS SEEMS TO ALWAYS END UP IN REGRET... I HAVE NEVER HEARD ANYONE SAY: ...read more

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    Denomination: Assembly Of God

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    His Triumphal Entry

    Contributed by Shawn Miller on Mar 30, 2015
     | 8,299 views

    This passage in Luke 19 reads like a book of three chapters - The sacrifice of a colt, The praise of a crowd, and The weeping of Christ. Each point can be used as a sermon in itself.

    His Triumphal Entry Scripture: Luke 19:28-44 Introduction: A little boy was sick on Palm Sunday and stayed home from church with his mother. His father returned from church holding a palm branch. The little boy was curious and asked, "Why do you have that palm branch, dad?" "You see, when ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

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    Fourth Commandment (4 Of 12)

    Contributed by Dr. Odell Belger on Apr 14, 2022
     | 2,042 views

    In Romans 12:2 we read, And be not conformed to this world: but be ye transformed by the renewing of your mind, that ye may prove what is that good, and acceptable, and perfect, will of God.

    It seems that one of the easiest things in this world to do is follow the crowd and let others do our thinking for us. The lost world is convinced we are so dumb we can not think for ourselves. For example, we cannot even listen to the president of the United States address this nation on ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    What Can I Do For You Today?

    Contributed by J Bernard Taylor on Mar 7, 2022
     | 2,825 views

    An article I read some time ago suggested that every morning we ask someone,"What can I do for you today?"

    An article I read sometime ago talked about service. It suggested that every morning we should ask someone, “What can I do for you today?” I call that a service mentality. At 98 years old, I am mostly shut-in, and there are not too many things I can do. At this stage of life, I am always thinking ...read more

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    Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

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    Paul Preaching The Cross Series

    Contributed by Howard Gwartney on Mar 16, 2022
     | 2,792 views

    May God add His blessing to the reading of His inspired and inerrant Word! I want to preach to you today about “the preaching of the cross of Jesus.”

    1. PAUL’S DECLARATION He came declaring the mystery of God. The word testimony means mystery. Now, what does he mean by a mystery? We will see this word again in this letter. A mystery means “something that had not been revealed before.” The mystery of God which Paul preached was that ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist