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  • Dr. Odell Belger avatar

    A New You… For A New Year

    Contributed by Dr. Odell Belger on Dec 27, 2022
     | 9,646 views

    New Year is a wonderful time of the year for many reasons.

    However, one reason a new year is wonderful is because many are more than glad to say goodbye to last year. • Due to some deaths in their families • Due to the death of good friends • Due to loss of jobs • Sickness • Disappointments • Due to the economy They are ready to say goodbye to last ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Rock The Boat! Series

    Contributed by C. Philip Green on May 20, 2022
     | 2,509 views

    To deal with sin in a way that helps people, first you cry, because you care. Then you judge, urging the believing sinner to repent. And if he or she refuses, you purge them from the church.

    Dr. Stephen L. Anderson, a professor in Ontario, Canada, had what he called a moment of “startling clarity” a little over 10 years ago. He was teaching a section on ethics in his senior philosophy class, and he needed an “attention-getter”—something to shock his students and force them to take an ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical Free

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    Be Not Weary In Well Doing

    Contributed by Dr. Odell Belger on Jun 9, 2022
     | 5,152 views

    The Bible accept the fact that we as christians can become weary in life.

    The word WEARY means drained, exhausted, fatigued, rundown, tired out, worn-down, worn-out. beat , bushed , tuckered, done in. Each of these definitions describe how we feel sometime even if we are a child of God. But the Lord use the word WEARY!!! For example, the Bible tells us 2 Thessalonians ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Redemption Series

    Contributed by Brian Bill on Jun 12, 2022
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     | 6,315 views

    To experience redemption, you must receive the Redeemer.

    While any form or vestige of slavery is wrong and repugnant, a story is told about Abraham Lincoln, who went to the slave block and noticed a young girl up for auction. Moved with compassion, he purchased her freedom. When Lincoln told the disbelieving girl what he had done, she asked, “What does ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    The Harlot Who Pleased God: The Story Of Rahab Series

    Contributed by John Lowe on Jun 19, 2022
     | 8,047 views

    According to the Book of Joshua, Rahab was a harlot who lived in Jericho. In its day, Jericho was the most important Canaanite fortress city in the Jordan Valley. It was a stronghold directly in the path of the advancing Israelites, who had just crossed the Jordan River (Joshua 3:1-17).

    The Harlot Who Pleased God: the Story of Rahab A Canaanite woman living in Jericho, Rahab is a prostitute who is also a biblical heroine. According to the narrative in Joshua 2, before the conquest of Canaan, Joshua sends two men as spies to see the land. They come to Rahab's house for ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Worry Not!

    Contributed by Dennis King on Jun 28, 2022
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     | 5,100 views

    Worrying is something many people do every day. It doesn't matter if you are young or old, man or woman, black or white or of any other race, we all worry about something from time to time, if not daily. Growing older we fend off some worries, but frequently those are replaced with new troubles.

    Worrying is something most people do every day. It doesn't matter if you are young or old, man or woman, black or white or of any other race, we all worry about something from time to time, if not daily. Growing older we fend off some worries, but frequently those are replaced with new ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Come And Drink Series

    Contributed by C. Philip Green on Aug 26, 2023
     | 2,965 views

    If you want to enjoy lasting contentment and satisfaction, surrender to Jesus, submit to Jesus, and side with Him.

    Erwin Lutzer once described a man who walked into a psychiatric hospital where a staff member took him on a tour. On the tour, they saw a man in a padded cell, who was beating his head against the walls. He kept saying, “Linda, how could you do it? Linda, how could you do it?” The staff member ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical Free

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    Do You Believe God's Word As He Does?

    Contributed by Rodney V Johnson on Sep 1, 2023
     | 1,424 views

    This is message is about faith, hope and the resurrection - if we truly believe God's word as He does. If you only read part of this message, please read my brother's final words. God bless!

    Do You Believe God’s Word As He Does? Scripture: John 1:1-5; Genesis 1:1-3; 18:9-14; I want to say upfront that I am grieving my brother and you will hear some of that in this message. I started this message three weeks ago but it changed after my brother died. My brother Delrick had received ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

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    How Can I Live The Christian Life?

    Contributed by Dr. Odell Belger on Sep 7, 2023
     | 2,072 views

    Last week I preached on HOW YOU CAN KNOW YOU ARE SAVED!!! Today I want to follow up on that sermon and preach on HOW YOU CAN LIVE THE CHRISTIAN LIFE

    Acts 1:1-8 But ye shall receive power, after that the Holy Ghost is come upon you: and ye shall be witnesses unto me both in Jerusalem, and in all Judaea, and in Samaria, and unto the uttermost part of the earth. Notice especially these words in this verse of scripture. After we are saved God ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    3rd Sunday Of Advent, Year B. Series

    Contributed by Christopher Holdsworth on Oct 1, 2023
    based on 2 ratings
     | 2,807 views

    DECEMBER 17th, 2023.

    Isaiah 61:1-4, Isaiah 61:8-11, Psalm 126:1-6, Luke 1:46-55, 1 Thessalonians 5:16-24, John 1:6-8, John 1:19-28 A). A GARDEN OF JOY. Isaiah 61:1-4, Isaiah 61:8-11. Imagine yourself in ancient Israel celebrating that most solemn of feasts, the day of Atonement. This, however, is not just any old ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

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    Darkness To Light Series

    Contributed by C. Philip Green on Oct 21, 2023
     | 3,283 views

    If you want to move from darkness into light, just walk in the light of the cross, walk in the light of Christ, and walk in the light of His commands.

    Several years ago (1995), a middle-aged man robbed two Pittsburgh banks in broad daylight. He didn’t wear a mask or any sort of disguise. And he smiled at surveillance cameras before walking out of each bank. Later that night, police arrested a surprised McArthur Wheeler. When they showed him the ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical Free

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    Prayer Series

    Contributed by Gene Gregory on Nov 19, 2024
     | 1,937 views

    Another sermon from James

    James 4:1-2 Prayer As you’re finding your way to James chapter 4, I want to talk to you this morning about prayer. You know, prayer is one of our greatest privileges. Imagine, bring able to talk to the Creator, the Lord of everything, and having Him involved in your life, and in the things going ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Learning To Love Others Series

    Contributed by Brian Bill on Feb 10, 2025
    based on 1 rating
     | 2,155 views

    When you love someone, you’ll lift them up in prayer. If you need help loving someone, pray until you love them.

    Learning to Love Others Philippians 1:7-11 Rev. Brian Bill January 11-12, 2025 As I’ve been reflecting on the 120 years of history and the heartbeat of Edgewood, I’ve been struck by the abundance of love for God and for others demonstrated by God’s people. This week, I recorded a 4G podcast ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Our Glorified Bodies (1 Of 2)

    Contributed by Dr. Odell Belger on Jan 19, 2024
     | 2,020 views

    In the last few weeks I have talked to you about some very exciting things that will take place for us Christians in the future.

    • In the first sermon I talked to you about THE RAPTURE OF THE CHURCH. • In the second sermon I talked to you about the SECOND COMING In this sermon I want us to return back to the rapture of the church and I want to talk to you about something that is just as exciting as the RAPTURE OF THE ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Failures Flourish Series

    Contributed by C. Philip Green on Jan 31, 2024
     | 2,179 views

    If you have failed the Lord, come back to Him. Come for fellowship with the Lord and let Him feed you. Confess your failure to the Lord and let Him affirm you. Commit to following the Lord and let Him restore you.

    When Elon Musk started SpaceX in California, he had a dream of safely returning used rocket boosters so they could be used again. This would greatly reduce the cost of space flight. To date, they have been very successful. However, initially there was a lot of failure. Take a look at this YouTube ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical Free