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  • Dr. Odell Belger avatar

    Paul’s Prayer For The Church

    Contributed by Dr. Odell Belger on Jan 10, 2022
     | 4,144 views

    In this passage of scripture we are going to deal with a prayer that Paul prayed for the Ephesians. This prayer is considered by some as the second most important prayer ever prayed.

    Folks have some strange ideas about prayer. Some folks do not have the slightest idea of what prayer is. Illus: This reminds me of Karin Wotten of Ocala, Florida who tells about the opening exercises of their Vacation Bible School, when they asked for volunteers to pray. One morning, a first ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    How Long Will You Stay Outside

    Contributed by Rick Gillespie- Mobley on Sep 20, 2020
     | 3,926 views

    This sermon looks at Jonah. The longer we stay outside the will of God of our lives, the more people we endanger.

    Stay Outside Jonah 2:1-8 John 12:1-8 9/20/2020 One of the treasured memories I have as a kid was walking home with my cousins or friends, and then getting caught in the rain. We would take off running as fast as we could heading to the house. When we reached the porch, we would be ...read more

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    Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

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    The Mystery Of The Feast Of Weeks Series

    Contributed by Jeff Strite on Oct 11, 2020
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     | 10,431 views

    We know the "Feast of Weeks' better by the name "Pentecost." The last major Pentecost in Scripture was where about 3000 people were baptized into Christ. But was there a FIRST Pentecost in the Bible... and if so, what can that Pentecost mean to us?

    We’re going to have a quiz today. I’m gonna give you a famous quote and ask if you think it is in Scripture: 1. "To the victor go the spoils." (False—It’s a quote from "Life of Jackson" by William Learned Marcy) 2. "Can a leopard change his spots?" (True—in Jeremiah ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

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    Palm Sunday: 5 Ingredients To Real Revival

    Contributed by Scott Maze on Jun 14, 2021
     | 3,490 views

    You Get Excited You Are Obedient You Give Gladly You Praise Publically You Witness to Others

    Just as Jesus came into the ancient city of Jerusalem back then, He’s come again and again into our churches and our lives. He came physically then but He has the ability to come even more powerfully now. He is here in this room but His presence can become even more apparent. The atmosphere can ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    "measured With Our Own Bushel"

    Contributed by David Nolte on Jul 17, 2021
     | 3,667 views

    The measure by which we pour into the lives of others will be used by God to pour into us.

    There are official Government standards of measurement for weights, lengths, volumes, distances, altitudes, speeds, time, inside and outside diameters, pressures and anything else you can measure. Lacking these standards, we would be left with uncertainty about whether that 2X4 is a 2X4, is 8 feet ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

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    Specially Protected Series

    Contributed by Andrew Dixon on Jul 21, 2021
    based on 2 ratings
     | 3,018 views

    This is the time for us to take stock of the decisions that we are making every day. Those that can be changed that are not in line with God’s will, need to be set aside immediately.

    Psalm 91 - Specially Protected We read in Psalm 91:11-12, “He will command his angels to protect you wherever you go. Their hands will catch you so that you will not hit your foot on a rock.” (ERV) Those who trust in the Lord are guaranteed an extraordinary protection over their lives. The Lord ...read more

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    Denomination: Other

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    Dealing With The Severe Difficulties Of Life

    Contributed by Dr. Odell Belger on Mar 23, 2022
     | 1,673 views

    Each winter we seem to be plagued with dreadful viruses that make us wonder about two things:

    (1) Americans cannot help but wonder about what the world considers to be the greatest health care, yet it cannot even cure the common cold. Often it seems to us the world’s greatest health care is no more than the world’s greatest racket. We are told that in America we have the best health ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    "no" Is A Beautiful Word. It Set Me Free

    Contributed by Joel Pankow on Mar 24, 2022
     | 1,285 views

    How are we set free from sin and death? No condemnation. How and where? In Christ.

    3.27.22 Romans 8:1–4 (EHV) 1 So then, there is now no condemnation for those who are in Christ Jesus. 2 For in Christ Jesus the law of the Spirit of life set me free from the law of sin and death. 3 Indeed, what the law was unable to do, because it was weakened by the flesh, God did, when he ...read more

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    Denomination: Lutheran

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    Managing Money God's Way: Sharing Series

    Contributed by Scott Bayles on Mar 24, 2022
     | 3,747 views

    Money plays a big role in our lives, so it shouldn't surprise us that the Bible has a lot to say about it. In this sermon, we discover that sharing our money should be purposeful, pleasant, and productive.

    Managing Money God’s Way: Sharing Scott Bayles, pastor Blooming Grove Christian Church: 10/9/16 Most of us have probably heard the saying, “Money talks.” Someone once said, “If money talks, all it ever says to me is good-bye!” I heard a story recently though about some talking money. A well-worn ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian Church

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    The Wedding Invitation Series

    Contributed by D. Dewaine Phillips on Mar 25, 2022
    based on 1 rating
     | 4,921 views

    The Lord has sent out a wedding invitation. He won't say, "If unable to attend, we ask your presence in thought and prayer.” If we are unable to attend the marriage of the Lamb, God will say, “If unable to attend, you’re out of luck!”

    This evening’s message is entitled “The Wedding Invitation.” We’re going to learn tonight how the Lord delivers a wedding invitation to each and every person in the world, and that He expects our attendance. A traditional wedding invitation might conclude by saying, “If you are unable to attend, ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Give Us A King

    Contributed by D. Dewaine Phillips on Mar 29, 2022
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     | 4,027 views

    This passage shares the account of a church that is looking at what the church down the road is doing. The pastor (Samuel) tries to lead this church (Israel) according to God’s will, but the congregation won’t heed his counsel.

    As we look at this chapter of 1 Samuel today, there unfolds a scene that can be applied to discussing the goal of churches today. What is the vision of some churches? Do churches think in a Christ-centered manner, or do they think in a worldly manner? What I mean is this: Are churches today ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

  • Dr. Odell Belger avatar

    Defeating Discouragement

    Contributed by Dr. Odell Belger on Apr 6, 2022
    based on 2 ratings
     | 5,078 views

    A nationally known preacher told a group of men at a preacher’s conference that HE HAD NEVER BEEN DISCOURAGED A DAY OF HIS LIFE!

    Listen, he lost all credibility with many of the preachers there, because that just sounded like it could not be true. Everyone has to battle some degree of discouragement at some time in life; I MEAN EVERYONE! The Bible tells us that there was none greater born among women than John the Baptist, ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    The Thessalonians # 9

    Contributed by Dr. Odell Belger on Apr 6, 2022
     | 1,493 views

    Since Paul now is switching from the relationship between himself and the Thessalonian Christians to giving instruction on conduct, “walk,” the word “ethics” comes up since this has to do with conduct.

    The word “ethics” is one of the most important words in the English language. Of the ten most IMPORTANT WORDS in the English language, “ethics” should be ranked toward the top of the list! It is a word that every SCHOOL TEACHER should DRILL into the minds of students. It is a word every SUNDAY ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    The Thessalonians # 4

    Contributed by Dr. Odell Belger on Apr 6, 2022
     | 1,347 views

    What was so special about the church at Thessalonica? The people who attended it were TRULY SAVED.

    Someone might ask, “Is that not the case in all churches?” It would be good if it were true, but that is not the case. Some believe the greatest harvest field is within the four walls of their church because although the people may attend church, give to the church and associate mostly with ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    What It Takes To Be A Soldier (Veterans Day)

    Contributed by Dr. Odell Belger on Apr 6, 2022
    based on 1 rating
     | 7,598 views

    Many folks are ignorant about the national holidays this country has set aside for us to observe. Veterans day is one of them.

    If you ask some why we observe this day as a national holiday, they know it has something to do with the military, but they do not understand the significance of it. Illus: They remind me of a young man that took his girl friend to her first football game. They arrived at the game when the two ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist