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  • Dr. Odell Belger avatar

    A Mother’s Job

    Contributed by Dr. Odell Belger on Mar 18, 2022
     | 4,555 views

    The path of least resistance is a path that many choose throughout life, because it requires so little of them

    It is a path that most have taken. However, life teaches us in many ways that the great things of life cannot be accomplished by taking the path of least resistance. Illus: You can ask any: • Skilled athlete • Skilled surgeon • Skilled craftsman • Skilled musician And every one of them will ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Things We Need For The New Year (2 Of 2)

    Contributed by Dr. Odell Belger on Mar 30, 2022
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    A New Year is always an exciting time for us. WHY? Because last year was not a BANNER YEAR FOR MANY!

    A New Year is also exciting because the past year brought many difficult times into people’s lives. It was a year when: • Some suffered a divorce • Some suffered a financial setback • Some suffered some serious health problems So a New Year is a time when people can put all these bad things behind ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Things We Need For The New Year (2 Of 2)

    Contributed by Dr. Odell Belger on Apr 11, 2022
     | 1,452 views

    A New Year is always an exciting time for us. WHY? Because last year was not a BANNER YEAR FOR MANY!

    A New Year is also exciting because the past year brought many difficult times into people’s lives. It was a year when: • Some suffered a divorce • Some suffered a financial setback • Some suffered some serious health problems So a New Year is a time when people can put all these bad things behind ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    He Taught Them Many Parables # 24 (The Vultures And The Carcass)

    Contributed by Dr. Odell Belger on Apr 14, 2022
     | 1,408 views

    Because the Lord loved people, He used everything available to teach people about the judgment of God.

    Some folks do not believe there is such a thing as the Judgment of God. It has been said that the only sure things in life are DEATH AND TAXES. But there's one more thing we can be sure of, and that is the judgment of God. When you live in an age when people do not want to take ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Admonish One Another Series

    Contributed by John Dobbs on Jul 8, 2021
     | 2,134 views

    There is a time among brothers and sisters when someone needs to be redirected because of a sin that is damaging themselves or others.

    - Building Up One Another - Admonish One Another Introduction There is a time among brothers and sisters when someone needs to be redirected because of a sin that is damaging themselves or others. Most do not like to confront others - even avoid it. We run the risk of damaging a relationship we ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

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    Sticks And Stones May Break My Bones, But God Will Always Heal Me.

    Contributed by Rick Chapman on Dec 22, 2022
     | 2,123 views

    Here in these verses Stephen was stoned to death. He was the first apostle that was killed because of the gospel of Jesus Christ.

    STICKS AND STONES MAY BREAK MY BONES, BUT GOD WILL ALWAYS HEAL ME. Acts- chapter 7 verse 54-60 Here in these verses Stephen was stoned to death. He was the first apostle that was killed because of the gospel of Jesus Christ. Stephen in the first part of this chapter was on trial for preaching the ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Hear The Call Series

    Contributed by John Dobbs on Sep 8, 2022
     | 1,870 views

    In his stubborn struggles, Abraham manages to hang on to faith. This is because his journey with God began with a call.

    HEAR THE CALL Genesis 12:1-8 Introduction In Recovery Month we are engaging the Scriptures through the eyes of recovery so that… We can acknowledge all of us are in recovery from something. Jonathan Benz “…The case can be made on both statistical and existential grounds that the addicts in ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

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    Part 3: The Power Of The Gospel And The Wrath Of God (Romans 1:16-25) Series

    Contributed by James Jackson on Jan 23, 2022
     | 4,012 views

    The good news of the gospel is only good because of the bad news of our condition apart from God.

    Most of you guys know I cut my hand a few months ago. I was using a kitchen knife in a way that a kitchen knife wasn't designed to be used, and I nicked the base of my pinky. I went to Urgent Care, thinking I would just need a couple of stitches to stop the bleeding, and then I would be on my ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Be Transformed

    Contributed by Afolagboye Ralph Abiodun on Oct 26, 2019
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     | 10,423 views

    Because the nature of man is earthly and can’t live to God standard transformation is needed to please God

    BE TRANSFORMED Text: Romans 12:1-2 Romans 12:1 And so, dear brothers and sisters, I plead with you to give your bodies to God because of all he has done for you. Let them be a living and holy sacrifice—the kind he will find acceptable. This is truly the way to worship him. Romans 12:2 Don’t copy ...read more

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    Denomination: Pentecostal

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    God Displays His Glory Series

    Contributed by Pat Damiani on Feb 14, 2022
     | 1,539 views

    Both judgment and mercy display God’s glory because they are both in complete harmony with His nature

    NOTE: This is a manuscript, and not a transcript of this message. The actual presentation of the message differed from the manuscript through the leading of the Holy Spirit. Therefore, it is possible, and even likely that there is material in this manuscript that was not included in the live ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Christ And The Commandments Series

    Contributed by Brian Bill on Aug 2, 2021
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     | 4,812 views

    Because Jesus fulfilled the commandments, we must put our faith in Him and follow His commands.

    Do you ever get distracted and end up not paying attention? I can’t imagine that ever happening during a sermon. A couple weeks ago I was in the drive-through at Taco Bell and placed my order. As I pulled up to the window, I handed the bubbly worker my debit card. With a smile, she rang me up, ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Dad's Matter Series

    Contributed by Michael Mccartney on Jul 11, 2025
     | 271 views

    Why are fathers so important? Because God created them to be a major part of the family unit! They are not optional!

    “Dad’s Matter” Opening Video Illustration: Stuff Dad’s Never Say! Dad Joke’s – Best 10 one’s I could find! 1. Did you hear about the circus fire? It was in tents! 2. How do you catch a squirrel? Climb a tree and act like a nut! 3. Did you hear about the guy who invented Lifesavers? They say he ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

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    A Time For Everything Series

    Contributed by Brian Bill on Aug 5, 2024
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     | 11,337 views

    Because God has a reason for each season in our life, we can trust His timing.

    A Time for Everything Ecclesiastes 3:1-8 Rev. Brian Bill August 3-4, 2024 I’ve had some wedding bloopers over the years. One time, I called the groom by the wrong name. The bride’s name was Jennifer, and during the most reverent part of the ceremony I called the husband-to-be Bennifer. Everyone ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Birthday Of The Church--Going Out Into The World For Christ Series

    Contributed by W Pat Cunningham on May 15, 2024
     | 667 views

    Pentecost has been a big deal from the beginning, because it’s really the “birthday of the Church.”

    Pentecost Sunday 2024 There’s kind of an undogmatic understanding in the Church about the major religious festivals of the Christian year. They basically come from the writings of and through St. Paul. In first place there is what is formally called “the Triduum,” the three days preceding Easter, ...read more

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    Denomination: Catholic

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    The Hush Of Holiness Series

    Contributed by Brian Bill on Aug 25, 2025
     | 949 views

    Because God reigns over all, I must allow Him to rule over all of me.

    The Hush of Holiness Psalm 99:1-9 Rev. Brian Bill August 23-24, 2025 When I was a student at Moody Bible Institute, I served as a summer missionary in Zimbabwe where I taught in a Bible college. At the end of our time, our team took a trip to Victoria Falls, which is one of the largest and most ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist