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  • Dr. Odell Belger avatar

    "Be Not Ye Therefore Like Unto Them” (1 Of 4)

    Contributed by Dr. Odell Belger on Apr 4, 2022
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    Most mothers have known the pain of having to place their babies in a day-care facility for the first time and knowing they would have to be away from them for eight or nine hours while they went to work.

    Illus: Recently one mother, who had to do this with her first baby, explained that she began to cry as she wrapped that little eight-pound boy up in his warm blanket to get him ready for the day-care. She said that throughout the day she was constantly wondering what he was doing. Jesus knows ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    The Importance Of Pvi

    Contributed by Stephen E. Trail on Apr 24, 2022
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    The great importance of plenary verbal inspiration to the Word of God and our faith.

    The Importance of PVI (Verbal plenary inspiration) 2 Tim 3:13-17 13 But evil men and seducers shall wax worse and worse, deceiving, and being deceived. 14 But continue thou in the things which thou hast learned and hast been assured of, knowing of whom thou hast learned them; 15 And that from a ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Trading Yokes And Finding Rest

    Contributed by Derek Geldart on May 28, 2022
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    Are you weary and tired and in need of rest? Come Jesus says and trades yokes so that through submission to Him one will not only please Him but be granted rest for one's soul both now and forever more!

    Trading Yokes and Finding Rest Online Sermon: http://www.mckeesfamily.com/?page_id=3567 Ever get so tired that your bones ache and your mind so exhausted that you can barely think? You know one of those days that all you want to do is crawl into bed and sleep? Are you weary from the ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Is Your Best Offense Really A Good Defense?

    Contributed by Darian Catron on Mar 17, 2022
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    Why are so many so offended by everything today, and are we exempt from this problem? What is the best response (the Christlike one) when things are offensive to us?

    INTRODUCTION: Illustration- There’s an old saying – “The best defense is a good offense.” It’s been used in sports, in business, and in war. It’s also known as the strategic offensive principle of war. The theory is that being proactive with a strong offensive action will make your opponent so ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

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    M And M Sermon (Methods And Motives!)

    Contributed by Dr. Odell Belger on Mar 28, 2022
     | 1,759 views

    Most of us are candy lovers and it seems everyone loves M and M candy

    Have you ever wondered how and why this company came into existence? Mr. Forrest Mars, Sr. founder of the Mars Company, got the idea in 1930s during the Spanish Civil War when he saw soldiers eating chocolate pellets with a hard shell of tempered chocolate surrounding the inside, preventing the ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Jesus’ Glorious Surrender Series

    Contributed by Dennis Davidson on Jun 20, 2022
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     | 2,830 views

    Through Jesus' communion with the Father, He would find victory and the strength to surrender to the Father’s perfect will for His life. We can also.

    LUKE 22: 39-46 [JESUS’ LAST NIGHT SERIES] JESUS’ GLORIOUS SURRENDER [Isaiah 53:10-12; Ephesians 6:10-17] Once again we are looking at Jesus’ last night before His crucifixion on Friday. Like a terminally ill patient, Jesus knows death is on its way. He also knew exactly what was coming with ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    An Examination Of The Rapture Of The Church – Part 1 Of 4 Series

    Contributed by Ron Ferguson on Jul 24, 2022
     | 3,470 views

    These addresses will examine what the Rapture is, the meaning of the word, the biblical passages pertaining to the rapture, and how history changed the teaching. The Rapture is the blessed hope (glorious hope) and Christians should rejoice in the teaching.

    AN EXAMINATION OF THE RAPTURE OF THE CHURCH – PART 1 OF 4 We are going to enter a journey into the understanding of the Rapture. I am wanting to do that because this is such an important subject, and the changes in the world in these past 24 months have been quite dramatic, further pointing to ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

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    "Be Not Ye Therefore Like Unto Them”

    Contributed by Dr. Odell Belger on Jan 3, 2022
     | 1,540 views

    Most mothers have known the pain of having to place their babies in a day-care facility for the first time and knowing they would have to be away from them for eight or nine hours while they went to work.

    Illus: Recently one mother, who had to do this with her first baby, explained that she began to cry as she wrapped that little eight-pound boy up in his warm blanket to get him ready for the day-care. She said that throughout the day she was constantly wondering what he was doing. Jesus knows ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    First In Everything! (A Christmas Sermon)

    Contributed by David Mende on Dec 1, 2018
    based on 3 ratings
     | 9,803 views

    Christ deserves the first place in all things: in our lives, in our families, in our time, in our conversations, in our studies, in our mission and ministry, in our jobs and businesses, in our decisions, and in everything! I would be delighted if you could rate this sermon and give brief feedback.

    INTRODUCTION (SECURE ATTENTION) & BACKGROUND OF THE PASSAGE: PRAY before starting the sermon. We live in a pluralistic society and thus presenting the uniqueness of Christ is a great challenge. Some see Jesus as a great teacher. Some see Him as a prophet. Others perceive Him as a great ...read more

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    Denomination: Assembly Of God

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    Instruments Of Worship

    Contributed by Jeff Kautz on Jan 5, 2019
    based on 1 rating
     | 9,001 views

    Fourth Sermon What do we use when we worship

    Instruments of Worship.docx Psalm 150:1-6 Our language is filled with clichés, isn’t it? Just listen to athletes who are interviewed after a game. The winners say things like this: We came to play We brought our A-game We played our hearts out Things sound a bit different in the ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    The Impossible Surprise Series

    Contributed by Randy Shepard on Jan 5, 2019
    based on 3 ratings
     | 12,794 views

    Our God is a God of Impossible Surprises

    The definition of the word advent is the arrival of a notable person, thing, or event. In the Christian church Advent is the first season of the church year that includes the four Sundays before Christmas Eve. Advent is a time for us to prepare to celebrate the birth of our Lord and Savior Jesus ...read more

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    Denomination: United Methodist

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    Please Build, Not Tear Down!

    Contributed by David Simpson on Feb 15, 2018
     | 8,148 views

    Negativity and criticism permeates our society, workplace, churches and homes. Use the power of the tongue to build up, not tear down, because the consequences of negativity are severe.

    Sermon Lanier Christian Church February 11, 2018 David Simpson Please Build, Not Tear Down! Numbers 13:30-32; 1 Thessalonians 5:11 I grew up in church; And part of my childhood involved learning countless children’s songs. One of the popular ones was: (VS 1) Oh, be careful little ears, ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian Church

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    Chasing The Vultures Away

    Contributed by Maurice Mccarthy on Apr 24, 2018
    based on 1 rating
     | 16,405 views

    In Genesis 15 vultures come and try to steal Abram's sacrifice. Vultures are always trying to steal the basis of our covenant relationship with God. Some vultures include: lethargy, distractions, human fraility. Shocking end to sermon.

    Chasing the Vultures Away This message contains a shocking ending. I’m telling you now, but I don’t think that can fully prepare you for what is ahead. PPT 1 Series title: (Hidden Gems) Last week we began this series and discussed how God has secrets He wants to share. I mentioned the passage in ...read more

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    Denomination: Pentecostal

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    Connecting With The World Series

    Contributed by Paul Barreca on Feb 10, 2016
     | 5,966 views

    Understanding your audience is important! But while it is EASY to see this in MISSIONS, we fail to apply this to evangelism!

    Let me share a fictitious story about two missionaries and their approach to missions. These two missionary couples are not real. Their stories however are very real and reflect a variety of common missionary situations. To add simplicity (and a small degree of good-heartedness) to our story, ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

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    Do You Know Jesus

    Contributed by David Nolte on Mar 5, 2016
    based on 1 rating
     | 30,067 views

    Knowing about Jesus is not KNOWING H im

    “Do You Know Him?” John 14:1-9 David P. Nolte (I am indebted to Peter Hockley for the basis for the three major points today. I have modified his to some degree) Many people had seen Jesus do signs and miracles. and had heard him preach. Many could tell you that He came from ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ