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  • Dr. Odell Belger avatar

    How To Overcome Sin

    Contributed by Dr. Odell Belger on Apr 2, 2022
     | 1,863 views

    Years ago a newspaper reporter asked then Governor of Arkansas, William Jefferson Clinton,

    who was seeking to get the nomination of the democratic party to be the next candidate for president of the United States, this question, “Sir, it has been stated that you have had many adulterous relationships, is this true, or not true?” Mr. Clinton, with anger in his voice for being asked such ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Our Future Hope Series

    Contributed by Doug Fannon on Apr 4, 2022
     | 2,581 views

    The resurrection of Jesus is our hope for eternity. All Scripture references (except where noted) is from the NASB.

    The resurrection of Jesus is our hope for eternity. A week ago last Friday, Mr. Merle (a prominent man in our congregation) went to be with Lord. We buried his earthy remains last Thursday. There was hope in that funeral service because Jesus said: John 14:19b … because I live, you will live ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Racism: Our Past And Present Sins

    Contributed by The Rev Deniray Mueller on Feb 19, 2022
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    racism in the United States and the churches is counter to Jesus' teachings

    LUKE 6:17-26 During the month of February, you may have noticed that we have been singing hymns from Lift Every Voice and Sing. This hymnal is part of The Episcopal Church’s recognition of Black History Month and its African-American congregants. We will continue to use these hymns as part of ...read more

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    Denomination: Episcopal

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    Jacob-Finding True Love--And More Series

    Contributed by Jonathan Spurlock on Feb 24, 2022
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     | 2,787 views

    Jacob had traveled many miles from his home. He finally reached his uncle's land and in an almost "deja vu" moment, found his first true love!

    Introduction: Jacob had stopped near Bethel (Luz), many miles away from his home and family. He had a dream, probably one of the strangest but most striking he would ever know. He woke up, set up a stone as a pillar, and made a contract, so to speak, with God. Now he’s closer to Haran, the land ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Jacob-What He Did For Love Series

    Contributed by Jonathan Spurlock on Mar 4, 2022
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    Jacob was now staying at his uncle Laban's house. Laban offered him a job, and asked him, "What kind of wages would you want from me?" Jacob's reply eventually changed his life forever!

    Introduction: Jacob had arrived in Haran, the land of his mother and uncle Laban. He had assisted Rachel, Laban’s daughter, by watering her flock of sheep. Laban then ran out to meet Jacob, and they all returned to Laban’s house. For Jacob, things were about to get interesting. 1 The wages ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    "Peter, Feed My Sheep” (17 Of 21)

    Contributed by Dr. Odell Belger on Mar 11, 2022
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    In America alone, there are approximately four hundred sects and cults, and most ALL of them claim to base their doctrines on the Word of God. This is IMPOSSIBLE!

    These cults make you think of all these translations, paraphrases and perversions of the Word of God that are on the market today. They all claim to be the Word of God, but they differ in their translations of the scriptures. So how can they all be the Word of God? Also, we cannot possibly believe ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Mission Sunday

    Contributed by John Dobbs on Jul 1, 2022
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    I want to help frame the idea of “mission work” in a way that includes opportunities for Christians and the church.

    Note: This sermon is written by Daniel Kirkendall, prepared for July 3, 2022. Honduras Sunday As I share about my experience in Honduras and the opportunities that are available to us here at Forsythe, there are a few questions I want us to think about moving forward. John just wrapped up a ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

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    "Is Not Life More Than Food And The Body More Than Clothing?” Series

    Contributed by Simon Bartlett on Aug 2, 2021
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     | 3,750 views

    Anxiety is a huge issue today. Jesus shows us how to deal with it – by asking key questions!

    For the last two Sundays we’ve looked at two questions a lawyer asked Jesus: ‘What must I do to inherit eternal life?’ and ‘And who is my neighbour?’ They’re both really important questions. The two questions are connected. In order to be saved we need to love our neighbour – so we need to know ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    A Thanksgiving Meal—in The Springtime! Series

    Contributed by Jonathan Spurlock on Nov 22, 2022
     | 2,190 views

    Barley harvest--springtime--may not be the time when people think about Thanksgiving Day meals. During Elisha's day, a pair of miracles made a small meal into a real feast!

    (Full disclosure: Sermon Central has accepted two of my different illustrations based on this text. This message is not merely a combination of those illustrations.) Introduction: What do you think of when you’re pondering a Thanksgiving Day meal? For many years, it’s a more or less American ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Lord Of The Storm

    Contributed by Simon Bartlett on Mar 11, 2023
     | 4,331 views

    Everyone experiences storms in life. Storms are miserable. They are dangerous. But Jesus wants us to be calm in them. And they provide almost unique opportunities to learn to trust Jesus.

    The story of Jesus and his disciples in a storm on the Sea of Galilee is short. But it has a huge amount to teach us. I’d like to show you a little video clip of an actual storm on Lake Galilee so you can get an idea of what that storm might have been like. [Video clip.] Jesus and his disciples ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Following Jesus: My Decision To Follow Him Series

    Contributed by Jonathan Spurlock on Oct 11, 2022
     | 3,426 views

    Simon Peter made one of the greatest decisions of his life when he decided to leave everything and follow Jesus.

    Foreword: Every person who follows Jesus as Lord and Savior has at least one thing in common with every believer: he or she made a decision to follow Him. The Gospels have several incidents where someone did just that. One of my favorites took place in Luke 5, and it was in a very unusual ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Blessings And Woes (November 2013)

    Contributed by John Williams Iii on Oct 15, 2022
     | 2,780 views

    “Preaching comforts the uncomfortable and makes the comfortable uncomfortable”. There are always going to be people who will be shocked to learn that they received woe when they were expecting a blessing!

    BLESSINGS AND WOES Text: Luke 6: 17 – 26 No man can be a Christian without being a controversialist. Charles Haddon Spurgeon (1834–1892) (Draper’s Book Of Quotations For The Christian World). Jesus was often counter cultural in His day. He taught with authority that many considered ...read more

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    Denomination: United Methodist

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    Joshua And The Walls Of Jericho

    Contributed by Simon Bartlett on Jul 22, 2020
     | 10,396 views

    This is a great children's story. But as adults, it prompts some difficult questions. Is it even true? How could God destroy an entire city? It's also a wonderful example of God's people overcoming a seemingly-insurmountable obstacle through faith and obedience.

    JOSHUA AND THE WALLS OF JERICHO INTRODUCTION We’re moving from our series on prayer to a new series called ‘Bible Stories for Grown-Ups.’ There are some famous stories in the Old Testament which we may have heard as children, perhaps at home or at Sunday School. In this series the idea is to ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    The Sacrifice Of Fools

    Contributed by Sam Mccormick on Oct 4, 2017
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     | 112,844 views

    Eccl 5:1 Guard your steps when you go to the house of God. To draw near to listen is better than to offer the sacrifice of fools, for they do not know that they are doing evil. What is the sacrifice of fools?

    THE SACRIFICE OF FOOLS Ecclesiastes 5:1 Christians have nearly abandoned the word "fool," and replaced it with various synonyms. The reason is found in Matthew 5:22, where Jesus says, "...whoever shall say, 'You fool,' shall be guilty enough to go into the hell of ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

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    Our Actions Have Consequences

    Contributed by Gordon Curley on Oct 8, 2017
     | 6,180 views

    Our Actions Have Consequences – Exodus chapter 22 verses 1-15 – sermon by Gordon Curley PowerPoint slides to accompany this talk are available on request – email: gcurley@gcurley.info

    SERMON OUTLINE: (1). The Jews: living under the law. (2). The Christian: living under God’s grace! (3). The Law: Given to Protect The People. (4). The Theme: restitution. (5). The Case Laws: a summary. (6). The Lord: an exemplar. SERMON BODY • The Scottish novelist, poet, essayist, and travel ...read more

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    Denomination: Brethren