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  • Dr. Odell Belger avatar

    An Unchanging God In A Changing World

    Contributed by Dr. Odell Belger on Sep 2, 2021
     | 8,326 views

    Author Lloyd C. Douglas used to tell how he loved to visit an old man who gave violin lessons. He enjoyed visiting him because he had a kind of homely wisdom that was refreshing to him.

    One morning he walked into his studio and greeted him by saying, "Well, what's the good news today?" Putting down his violin, the teacher stepped over to a tuning fork suspended from a cord and struck it and said, "There is the good news for today." He continued, ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Unexpected Events (Part 1) Series

    Contributed by Richard Tow on Sep 7, 2021
     | 5,872 views

    Pivotal events can happen unexpectedly in our lives. If we are able to accept that fact and (at the same time) trust God with the changes that accompany those events, we will manage life better. This message explores unexpected events in Moses's life.

    Today I want to talk about two unexpected events in Moses’s life. One was a glorious encounter with God that set him on the course for the last 40 years of his life. The other was a painful experience that equipped him to fulfill the mission given to him in the first encounter. In both cases the ...read more

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    Denomination: Charismatic

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    The Role Of An Elder

    Contributed by Josh Brown on Oct 9, 2021
     | 3,552 views

    The Church is made up of attendees, volunteers and leaders and each role is vital to the health of the church body. It is important to understand how each of these roles are called to serve within the church.

    We’re in week number two of a three part message serious where we are looking at the different role’s within the church... Last week we talked about deacons. We saw that deacons are the ultimate example of servants. And that their role is to come along side of the elders and help carry out the ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

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    The First Christmas Carol

    Contributed by Christopher Arch on Dec 4, 2021
    based on 1 rating
     | 4,645 views

    This is a Christmas sermon.

    Title: “The First Christmas Carol” Scripture: Lk. 2:14 Type: Christmas Where: GNBC 12-5-21 Intro: I love the Christmas Season in part because I love singing Christmas Carols. Christmas Carols are ta unique genre of song. According to Classic Radio FM Digital, the Top 10 greatest Christmas ...read more

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    Denomination: Independent/Bible

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    Isaiah 9:6 Christmas: Mighty God Series

    Contributed by Troy Borst on Dec 13, 2021
    based on 1 rating
     | 7,099 views

    The key words that we are talking about with Jesus Christ today are redeemed, vanquished, triumphed, and sacrifice. Those words describe Jesus the Son of God Who is Mighty God.

    ISAIAH 9:6 CHRISTMAS: MIGHTY GOD ISAIAH 9:6 #isaiah96christmas INTRODUCTION… Cool Gifts for Christmas 2021, thegrommet.com Christmas, more than any other time of year, is a season of giving gifts. It is part of what we do and what makes this time of year special. I am a full-service pastor so ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

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    Great Reasons Why Jesus Came Down To Earth Series

    Contributed by Rick Crandall on Dec 20, 2021
     | 3,624 views

    1. Jesus came to fulfill God's promises to the Jews (vs. 8). 2. Jesus came so that all people could glorify God (vs. 8-11). 3. Jesus came to give us godly hope (vs. 12-13).

    Great Reasons Why Jesus Came Down to Earth The Book of Romans Romans 15:8-13 Sermon by Rick Crandall (Prepared December 20, 2021) BACKGROUND: *Let me remind you that in Romans 1-11, the Holy Spirit led Paul to give us a full explanation of the gospel. There Paul spelled out the truth about our ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    God's Gift To Us: A Christmas Message Series

    Contributed by Scott Maze on Dec 22, 2021
     | 8,741 views

    No one lobbied Him as you would a senator. No one petitioned Him, as might your boss or your teacher. And no one solicited Him to do this as you might barter with someone in the marketplace. None of that was necessary for God, for the Father willingly offered up His one and only Son as a gift.

    Merry Christmas from my family to yours! It’s at Christmastime that we give gifts, and we receive gifts. This is why retailers are so happy with Christmas in a way they’re not happy with the Fourth of July, for example or Easter. At the other holidays, we don’t give gifts like we do at Christmas. ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Sing In Exultation Series

    Contributed by Gordon Pike on Dec 26, 2021
     | 2,233 views

    In this sermon, I am linking Psalm 95 with John F. Wade’s hymn, “O Come, All Ye Faithful" as we are called to come into the very Presence of our Lord and King and Savior triumphantly, singing His praises and making a joyful noise.

    This morning, my brothers and sisters, you have been personally invited into the very presence of God. “O come, all ye faithful (stanza 1) … “come into His presence” (Psalm 95:2). What a singular, unspeakable honor, amen? We have been invited to come into the presence of the “King above all ...read more

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    Denomination: United Methodist

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    Where Is The Lord God Of Elijah? (1 Of 2)

    Contributed by Dr. Odell Belger on Jan 5, 2022
     | 2,566 views

    As I read through this passage, it appears that Elijah is testing Elisha. Look at verse 2. He said to Elisha, “...Tarry here, I pray thee; for the Lord hath sent me to Beth-el...”

    But notice Elisha’s response in that same verse, “...As the Lord liveth, and as thy soul liveth, I will not leave thee...”Then look at verse 4. Elijah seems to test Elisha again. He said, “...tarry here...for the Lord hath sent me to Jericho...” Again, same verse, Elisha responds, “...As ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    "crumbs, Dogs, And Saving Faith"

    Contributed by Christopher Arch on Apr 2, 2022
     | 1,687 views

    This is from a series on the life of Christ.

    Title: “Crumbs, Dogs, and True Faith” Script: Mk7:24-37/Mt. 15:21ff Type: Expos. Series Where: GNBC 4-3-22 GNBC Intro: Anyone who owns a pet knows that it takes money to care for that cute dog or cuddly cat. I was surprised recently, however, to know just how much Americans spend on Fluffy ...read more

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    Denomination: Independent/Bible

  • Dr. Odell Belger avatar

    Where Is The Lord God Of Elijah (1 Of 2)

    Contributed by Dr. Odell Belger on Apr 4, 2022
     | 2,071 views

    As I read through this passage, it appears that Elijah is testing Elisha.

    Look at verse 2. He said to Elisha, “...Tarry here, I pray thee; for the Lord hath sent me to Beth-el...” But notice Elisha’s response in that same verse, “...As the Lord liveth, and as thy soul liveth, I will not leave thee...” Then look at verse 4. Elijah seems to test Elisha again. He ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    The Reluctant Prophet 1 Of 2

    Contributed by Dr. Odell Belger on Apr 5, 2022
     | 2,198 views

    In Exodus, chapter 3, when God called Moses to do something great for Him, how did Moses respond? He was very reluctant!

    Look at Exodus 3:1-9, we read, “Now Moses kept the flock of Jethro his father in law, the priest of Midian: and he led the flock to the backside of the desert, and came to the mountain of God, even to Horeb. And the angel of the LORD appeared unto him in a flame of fire out of the midst of a bush: ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Are You On The Way Or In The Way?

    Contributed by Dr. Craig Nelson on Apr 5, 2022
    based on 4 ratings
     | 5,960 views

    Early Jewish Christians referred to themselves as "The Way," which some have surmised comes from the book of Isaiah, where it was prophesied, "prepare the way of the Lord" (Isaiah 40:3).

    "The Way" is how Jesus referred to Himself, "I am the way, the truth, and the life. No one comes to the Father except through me" (John 14:6 ESV). Throughout the book of Acts, people who were followers of Jesus were not called Christians but considered "a sect of the ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

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    Disgusted With Discouragement!

    Contributed by Joshua Blackmon on Apr 6, 2022
     | 3,135 views

    David encouraged himself in the LORD his God. Sometimes we have to do the same.

    Disgusted With Discouragement! I. OPENING ILLUSTRATION: Fannie Lou Hamer was a leader of the Freedom Democratic party during the Jim Crow era. She and her family had endured the horrors and difficulties of living in the South while black in that time. Mrs. Hamer was born October 6, 1917, in ...read more

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    Denomination: Pentecostal

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    Mission Accomplished Series

    Contributed by Brian Bill on Apr 11, 2022
    based on 1 rating
     | 7,839 views

    Our mission will be accomplished when we stay spiritually sharp.

    Many years ago, when we lived in central Illinois, our daughter Megan and I spent a day running errands. Our first stop was to a lawnmower repair shop to drop off our lawnmower blade for its annual sharpening. When we walked in, I held up the blade over my head and my mechanic friend Rob ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist