Sermons on Missionary Call:

The Danger Of Compromise

Contributed by Dr. Odell Belger on Apr 4, 2022

At one time or other all of us have been removed from our usual roles in life and have found ourselves in strange situations.

When this happened we did not know quite what to do with ourselves. All of us have a particular group of people that we are comfortable with. While we know some people are quite versatile and can adapt themselves to any group they associate with, others have a hard time adapting. Illus: For ...read more

Scripture: 1 Kings 11:1-11

Denomination: Baptist

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

Contributed by Dr. Odell Belger on Apr 4, 2022

Every parent here has seen children that he considers to be “spoiled brats.”

When you saw those children, you probably said to yourselves, “I do not want my children to be like those children.” That is exactly the way the Lord felt about the Pharisees and Scribes except that He looked at them and knew that they were hypocrites more than spoiled brats. Because of this, He ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 6:9-13

Denomination: Baptist

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

Contributed by Dr. Odell Belger on Apr 4, 2022

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

Scripture: Matthew 6:1-4

Denomination: Baptist

Heroes Of The Bible SermonCentral

Contributed by SermonCentral on Oct 12, 2023

Lessons from the life of Caleb

Good morning, good afternoon, good evening, my dear brothers and sisters in Christ. It is indeed a joy and a privilege to be here with you today, to share in the fellowship of the Word, to bask in the warmth of God's love, and to learn from the wisdom of the scriptures. Today, we are going to ...read more

Topics: Life Lessons From Caleb's Life

Jesus Savior Of The World SermonCentral

Contributed by SermonCentral on Oct 19, 2023

Understand that we're all sinners who need Jesus.

Good morning, my dear brothers and sisters in Christ. As we gather here today, in this sacred space, under the watchful eyes of our Heavenly Father, we are reminded of the beautiful tapestry of grace that He has woven for us. We are here to immerse ourselves in the Word of God, to drink from the ...read more

Scripture: 1 Timothy 1:15

Topics: Jesus Came To Save Sinners

Divinely Human SermonCentral

Contributed by SermonCentral on Oct 24, 2023

God can change the worst of us

Good morning, my dear brothers and sisters in Christ. As we gather here today, we find ourselves standing on the precipice of a new day, a new opportunity to experience the boundless love and transformative power of our Lord. We are here to immerse ourselves in His word, to allow it to wash over us ...read more

Scripture: Genesis 18:14

Topics: Believe The Impossible

I Am More Than What I Possess SermonCentral

Contributed by SermonCentral on Oct 25, 2023

Your possessions do not define you.

Good morning, brothers and sisters in Christ. It is a joy to be in the house of the Lord with you today. We gather here, not as individuals defined by our earthly possessions, but as children of the Most High God, defined by His love, His grace, and His mercy. Today, we are going to focus on a ...read more

Scripture: James 1:9-10

Topics: Being Free Of Being Defined By My Wealth

Restored SermonCentral

Contributed by SermonCentral on Oct 26, 2023

Help my congregation understand being restored

Good morning, dear friends. As we gather here today, let's take a moment to pause and reflect on the beauty of this day, the gift of life, and the privilege of fellowship. We are here, not by accident, but by divine appointment. God has a message for us today, a message of hope, healing, and ...read more

Scripture: Joel 2:25

Topics: Restoration

Why Get Wet SermonCentral

Contributed by SermonCentral on Oct 27, 2023

The reason we get baptized

Good morning, my dear family in Christ. As we gather here today, we find ourselves on the precipice of a journey, a spiritual expedition of sorts. We are here to seek understanding, to seek clarity, and to seek the divine wisdom that comes from our Heavenly Father. Today, we are going to talk about ...read more

Scripture: Ephesians 4:5-6

Topics: Baptism

A Place In The Son Series

Contributed by Jeff Strite on Oct 10, 2025

What is heaven like, and why would I want to go there?

A young boy would often go home from his friend’s house at night and - because it was the shortest route – he’d always walk thru the cemetery. When he was asked if he was ever afraid of going thru the graveyard at night he responded “No. My home is just on the other side.” He wasn’t afraid ...read more

Scripture: John 14:1-6

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Time Spent In God's Word

Contributed by Jerry Cosper on Aug 7, 2024

I wonder how much time each of you spend in God's Word each day. These numbers show a troubling imbalance in our lack of time spent in the Scripture and its damaging effect on our spiritual vitality.

If we took a poll here in our church, I wonder how much time each of you spend in God's Word each day. Research shows that the average person is exposed to anywhere between 4,000 and 10,000 messages a day. You are probably thinking, "No way do I receive that many messages." But ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 1:1-6

Denomination: Baptist

Jacob's Prosperity, By God's Grace

Contributed by William Akehurst on Aug 12, 2024

Jacob worked 14 years for his wives, and family, but he had nothing. He wanted to leave to go home, but used his father-in-law to gain wealth for himself by means of his own. However, it was GOD's GRACE that took over, despite Jacob's actions.

2024.08.11.Sermon Notes. Jacob’s Prosperity by GOD’s Grace William Akehurst, HSWC BIG IDEA: Jacob has finished his 14 years working off the dowry for his wives. And yet he has nothing. He wants to leave and go home, but realizes that he must provide for his family. And does so, at the expense of ...read more

Scripture: Ephesians 2:8-10, Genesis 30:25-43, Genesis 31:1-16, Philippians 2:15-16, 2 Corinthians 12:9-10, Ephesians 6:10, John 15:5, Matthew 6:33  (view more)  (view less)

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Born In Sin…born Not To Sin

Contributed by Dr. Odell Belger on Apr 6, 2022

We live in a society that knows a great deal about the PHYSICAL BIRTH, but very little about the SPIRITUAL BIRTH!

Illus: A mother was watching a PBS special showing the birth of a baby. The mom thought it would be a good starting point for answering questions about the facts of life. • As her five-year-old studied the baby coming out of the birth canal, he asked, "Mom, does that hurt?" • Recalling ...read more

Scripture: John 3:1-7

Denomination: Baptist

Battling With A Bad Attitude

Contributed by Dr. Odell Belger on Apr 8, 2022

Today I want to preach about people that none of us like to be around. I’m talking about people with a BAD ATTITUDE.

The reason we do not want to be around such people is because they are miserable and they make everyone around them miserable. Illus: A guy named Matt received a parrot for his birthday. The parrot was fully-grown, with a bad attitude and an even worse vocabulary. Every other word was an ...read more

Scripture: Philippians 4:8

Denomination: Baptist

Remember The Past Series

Contributed by Jeffery Anselmi on Sep 1, 2023

Remembering God’s faithfulness in the past is key to navigating difficult seasons. Seeing God’s faithfulness in the past, in our lives, and in the lives of others encourages us that we can trust him in the present and the future.

INTRODUCTION • How many of us here today believe God is in control? • Can I get an amen? • It is easy to trust that God is in control when things are going well, firing on all cylinders and going the way we wanted and planned. • Praise the Lord when the stars align, and that happens. • What about ...read more

Scripture: Habakkuk 3:1-16

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ