Sermons on Nane Of Jesus And Authority:

Considering Our Ways

Contributed by Dr. Odell Belger on Mar 23, 2022

There are churches being built all around the world. All Bible believers are excited about seeing Bible believing and Bible preaching churches being built that glorify this wonderful Savior we serve.

But all churches being built are not for the glory of God! Illus: There was a church in Columbia, South Carolina, that was growing faster than any church in the area at one time. In fact, they advertised throughout the city that they were the “Fasting Growing Church” in the city. They were growing ...read more

Scripture: Haggai 1:1-11

Denomination: Baptist

God And Creation

Contributed by Dr. Odell Belger on Mar 23, 2022

Someone has said that Genesis 1:1 is read more than any verse in the Bible.

This is especially true in January, since many begin the year with the determination to read the Bible through that year, but often that is as far as they get. However, if they only read this one verse, it will tell them a great deal about the God of the Bible. This one scripture is considered ...read more

Scripture: Genesis 1:1-27

Denomination: Baptist

Teach Us To Number Our Days

Contributed by Otis Mcmillan on Nov 30, 2021

Moses had witnessed those who had lived many years, carrying the wealth and riches of Egypt, but they all died in the wilderness and failed to receive the promises of God. Moses prays "So teach us to number our days, that we may apply our hearts unto wisdom."

Subject: "Teach Us to Number Our Days" Text: Psalms 90:12 “So teach us to number our days, that we may apply our hearts unto wisdom.” Introduction: Moses dealt with Israel for more than 80 years. Just think about all that has taken place in the last 50 years. During the last 50 years, ...read more

Scripture: Job 14:1, James 4:14, Psalm 116:15, Psalm 90:1-12, Hebrews 9:27  (view more)  (view less)

Denomination: Methodist

She Is Cut To Pieces!

Contributed by Dr. Odell Belger on Dec 9, 2021

Often we hear disturbing things as we listen to the evening news. Sometimes the news we hear is so shocking that we are temporarily mesmerized by what we hear.

Such is the case in our text. I doubt that anywhere in the scriptures we could read a more disturbing passage than we have in this text. Let me show you what I mean. First, we read about... I. THE CONCUBINE WHAT IS A CONCUBINE? She was a secondary wife. In the Bible, most tribal chiefs, ...read more

Denomination: Baptist

Beware Of The Bad Dogs

Contributed by Dr. Odell Belger on Feb 3, 2022

Anyone such as a ….Mail man, Insurance salesman, Paper boy, UPS Delivery person, Milk man…

knows when they pull up in front of a house and see a sign on the fence that says, “Beware of the bad dog”, that sign means “BEWARE OF THE BAD DOG!” The background for this Psalm is found in that passage of scripture known as 1 Samuel 19:8-17. There are many things about this passage that are ...read more

Denomination: Baptist

Let Us Alone That We May Serve ….

Contributed by Dr. Odell Belger on Feb 9, 2022

Have you noticed that many things in life do not seem to change? For example, in our text, God delivered the Children of Israel from Egypt. But once they were delivered from Pharaoh, he changed his mind and decided to pursue after them and to bring them back.

When the Israelites saw them in pursuit, the Bible says, “…They were sore afraid…” In that fear they turned to Moses and said something that was very disturbing. We read, “…And they said unto Moses, Because there were no graves in Egypt, hast thou taken us away to die in the wilderness? wherefore ...read more

Scripture: Exodus 14:10-12

Denomination: Baptist

Eagle Christians

Contributed by Dr. Odell Belger on Feb 18, 2022

In 1 Samuel we have the very exciting story of David and Goliath. From the human viewpoint, this was the biggest mismatch that has ever occurred.

Illus: If any of you watch professional boxing, you know that the weight of the boxers has to be within a few pounds, or they are not allowed to fight each other. They would not think of putting a "feather" weight, weighing just a little more than a hundred pounds, in the ring with a ...read more

Scripture: 1 Samuel 17:22-29

Denomination: Baptist

God And Creation

Contributed by Dr. Odell Belger on Feb 23, 2022

Someone has said that Genesis 1:1 is read more than any verse in the Bible.

This is especially true in January, since many begin the year with the determination to read the Bible through that year, but often that is as far as they get. However, if they only read this one verse, it will tell them a great deal about the God of the Bible. This one scripture is considered ...read more

Scripture: Genesis 1:1-27

Denomination: Baptist

Gideon: An Unlikely Hero Series

Contributed by Jonathan Spurlock on Nov 2, 2022

Gideon didn't have much going for him but he had faith in the LORD. That was enough and God used him in a mighty way--after this first encounter, that is.

(Note: This message is edited from a sermon preached at First Baptist Church, Chamois, MO on October 9. 2022 and is not an exact transcription.) Introduction: Gideon is mentioned here in Judges and he’s also one of those in the “Hebrews Hall of Fame” in Hebrews 11. I have to confess, the first ...read more

Scripture: Judges 6:11-23

Denomination: Baptist

You Only Fail If You Quit

Contributed by Dr. Odell Belger on Nov 18, 2022

A duck walks into a pet food shop and asks, 'Got any duck feed?'

• The shop assistant replies, 'No sir, we don't stock duck feed.' • Next day the duck returns. 'Got any duck feed?' • 'No sir, as I said, we don't stock duck feed.' • The following day the duck shows up again. 'Got any duck feed?' • 'Listen, I ...read more

Scripture: Isaiah 40:28-31

Denomination: Baptist

A Veteran’s Day/Thanksgiving Day Message Series

Contributed by Jonathan Spurlock on Nov 18, 2022

There's only a couple of weeks between Veteran's Day and Thanksgiving Day. This message is an attempt to combine features of each holiday.

(Note: Based on and edited from a message preached November 13, 2022 at First Baptist Church, Chamois, MO. This is not an exact transcription.) Introduction: Veteran’s Day was originally called Armistice Day in honor of the Armistice ending the First World War. This Armistice took place on “the ...read more

Scripture: 2 Chronicles 20:1-25

Denomination: Baptist

I Can’t Understand All This – Maybe You Struggle Too Series

Contributed by Ron Ferguson on Sep 17, 2022

God's creation is so immense, so majestic, we struggle to understand it all. when we consider the universe, then our minds can't absorb the grandeur. Here some facts about the fuel system of the universe and the wonders of our own planet. It must turn us to God.

I CAN’T UNDERSTAND ALL THIS – MAYBE YOU STRUGGLE TOO We live in an amazing world, and when you study it, you are astonished at the complexity and the unbelievable marvels of the natural world. Not only that, but the infinitesimal brain of man has no way of understanding the universe. I love to ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 14:1, Psalm 8:1-6, Psalm 19:1-2, Hebrews 11:3, 1 Corinthians 2:14, 1 Corinthians 1:18, Romans 1:21-22, Ecclesiastes 1:8  (view more)  (view less)

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

A Full Examination Of Gog And Magog From Ezekiel 38 & 39 – Part 2 Of 2 Series

Contributed by Ron Ferguson on Oct 3, 2022

This Gog Magog war must be just before, or at the Second Coming. It is an invasion of Israel before the Second Coming, probably headed up by Russia. Ezekiel 38 and 39 deals with the whole matter and we examine that. Israel moves into great blessing following Gog's defeat.

A FULL EXAMINATION OF GOG AND MAGOG FROM EZEKIEL 38 & 39 – PART 2 OF 2 I have capitalised /capitalized words and phrases because underlining can’t work in this format. Sorry about that. PART 2 continues but you should study PART 1 first. GOD AND MAGOG SUMMONSED – ALONG WITH THE WHOLE ...read more

Scripture: Revelation 16:12-14, Ezekiel 38:1-23, Ezekiel 39:1-29, Zechariah 12:2-4, Zechariah 12:9-10, Zechariah 14:2-4, Jeremiah 6:22, Ezekiel 38:6, Ezekiel 38:9, Ezekiel 38:16, Revelation 16:13-14, Ezekiel 38:8, Ezekiel 38:10, Ezekiel 39:2, Ezekiel 38:18-20, Revelation 16:17-19, Ezekiel 38:21-22, Ezekiel 39:3-4, Ezekiel 39:17-20, Revelation 19:17-18, Zechariah 14:12-13, Ezekiel 39:25-29, Revelation 20:7-10, Isaiah 65:20  (view more)  (view less)

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

The Corruption Of Men And The Decree Of God. Series

Contributed by John Lowe on Oct 26, 2018

It is clear that these verses show how wicked the human race had become, and that God was certainly justified in destroying it and beginning again with Noah and his family.

October 18, 2013 Commentary on the Book of Genesis By: Tom Lowe Lesson I.D.1: The Corruption of Men and the Decree of God. (Genesis 6.1-8) Genesis 6.1-8 1 And it came to pass, when men began to multiply on the face of the earth, and daughters were born unto them, 2 That the sons of God saw the ...read more

Scripture: Genesis 6:1-8

Denomination: Baptist

In Remembrance Series

Contributed by Terry Laughlin on May 23, 2015

I would propose to you that it is fitting and proper that we should remember those who gave their lives serving in the Armed forces!

Title: In Remembrance Theme: Remembering their Cost, For our Freedom Topic: Memorial Day Reflections Introduction: As I prepared this message there came to me the remembrance of that very special motor-cycle ride into the wonderful city of Gettysburg, Pennsylvania. The very place of the Battle ...read more

Scripture: Numbers 21:14

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational