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  • Dr. Odell Belger avatar

    These Things Ought Not To Be

    Contributed by Dr. Odell Belger on Dec 9, 2023
     | 1,948 views

    You can tell from the text of my sermon today I am going to preach about the tongue.

    Perhaps some are assuming the reason I am preaching on this subject is because some members in the church are mis-using their tongue in the church. But if you think this you are absolutely wrong!!! God as my witness as I stand in this pulpit before you and the God I love and serve…I AM ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Think On These Things

    Contributed by Eric Hanson on Feb 15, 2024
     | 1,975 views

    Victory over Despair and living in the Joy of the Lord can be yours by walking in these Biblical principles.

    THINK ON THESE THINGS Pastor Eric J. Hanson INTRODUCTION Many of the battles of life are faced by all of us. We all have to learn the lessons of childhood. We have to get up at a certain time and go to school, regardless of how we feel about it. We have to gradually do more work, just to keep up ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

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    One Thing! Series

    Contributed by Jefferson Williams on Aug 20, 2023
     | 2,022 views

    Paul encourages the Philippians to passionately pursue knowing Christ.

    Technicolor JOY: Philippians 3:12-17 Pastor Jefferson M. Williams Chenoa Baptist Church 08-20-2023 Mile 9 (Part 1) My first half marathon was in November. First mistake. At the start of the race, it was about 34 degrees. At mile two, it started to rain. Not sleet. Not snow. Cold, cold ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    New Things

    Contributed by Grant Adams on Apr 17, 2021
     | 3,965 views

    There is a certain excitement that comes with New Things. To some degree in our mind and hearts, we wipe from our mind and heart all the failures of the past year, all the heartaches and disappointments of the past year.

    Philippians 3:13-14; it takes a big person to know what to forget and what to remember. This being the first Sunday of the new year, I want to use the subject of the New Year for our message today. There is a certain excitement that comes with New Things. True of material things, car, clothes, ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    The Main Thing

    Contributed by David Dunn on Sep 20, 2025
     | 121 views

    Grip the gospel daily—remember, receive, redirect, rely—and the Spirit will help you guard God’s good deposit.

    Introduction – True North A seasoned sea captain was once asked how he found his way through storms and fog. He pointed to a well-worn brass compass bolted to the deck and said, > “That needle always points north—no matter how hard the wind blows or how thick the clouds are. If I trust the ...read more

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    Denomination: Seventh-Day Adventist

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    The Main Thing Series

    Contributed by C. Philip Green on Sep 11, 2025
     | 536 views

    If you want to enjoy fellowship with God hear His call to you, put Him first in your life, and come to His table. Then invite others to do the same.

    Several years ago, the London Transit Authority had a problem. Buses were going right past passengers who were waiting at designated places to be picked up. They were at the bus stops, and the buses were sailing right past them. The London Transit Authority released a statement to explain their ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical Free

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    Strange Things Series

    Contributed by Joel Gilbert on Mar 17, 2025
     | 345 views

    As Jesus ministered in the region of Galilee, He did some things that some thought to be strange. As a result they glorified God!

    A few years ago, there was a series release on streaming services called “Stranger Things.” The series took place in a small town where strange events were happening - supernatural encounters, weird creatures, fissures into things that seemed like a mirror image of our world. It was truly filled ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    The Vision Thing

    Contributed by Alison Bucklin on Jul 28, 2025
     | 131 views

    Living for Jesus means seeing him as clearly as possible and longing to be as much like him as possible.

    Peter was not big on writing letters. He certainly couldn’t hold a candle to Paul, whose pen never seemed to stop, sending letters all over Asia, explaining, encouraging, correcting. But of course being under house arrest made letter writing the best way to keep in touch with all the churches Paul ...read more

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    Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

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    A New Thing Youth Sermon

    Contributed by Youth Sermons on Sep 5, 2023
    based on 4 ratings
     | 1,198 views

    God is always doing new things in our lives, but we often miss them because we're too focused on the past. We need to let go of our past baggage and trust God for the future.

    Remember the Israelites? They were slaves in Egypt for over 400 years. But when God set them free, they kept looking back, wishing for their old lives. Sounds crazy, right? But we do the same thing. We get stuck on the past, even if it wasn't that great. God wants us to drop that heavy backpack of ...read more

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    Expected Things PRO Sermon

    Contributed by Sermon Research Assistant on Nov 30, 2023
    based on 3 ratings
     | 819 views

    This sermon encourages us to maintain unwavering hope in God's promises, recognize His unseen beauty, and hold onto our expectations even in times of adversity.

    Good morning, dear friends. It's a joy to gather together, to share in the warmth of fellowship and the light of God's Word. We are, each one of us, like travelers on a road, not always certain of the destination, but confident in the One who guides us. It's a road that stretches out before us, ...read more

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    Witnesses Of These Things PRO Sermon

    Contributed by Sermon Research Assistant on Feb 1, 2024
    based on 3 ratings
     | 935 views

    This sermon explores the power of Christ, the importance of repentance and forgiveness, and the role of the Holy Spirit in understanding and living God's Word.

    Beloved friends, as we gather together in this sacred space, let us turn our hearts and minds to the divine word of God. We are here, not by chance, but by the gracious invitation of our Lord, who beckons us into His presence, into His truth, and into His transformative love. We are here because we ...read more

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    "The Good Thing About Bad Things" Series

    Contributed by Jeffery Lindsay on Aug 11, 2001
    based on 49 ratings
     | 5,832 views

    Perseverance thru trial is God’s primary means of maturing his children.

    “The Good Thing about Bad Things” James 1:1-4 I Introduction and Overview to the Letter of James In the foreward of his book, Inside Out, Larry Crabb writes this: “Modern Christianity, in dramatic reversal of its biblical form, promises to relieve the pain of living in a fallen world. The ...read more

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    Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

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    Never Too Old Or Intelligent To Learn: 9 Principals From The Holy Spirit Series

    Contributed by Stephen Smarowsky on Jun 20, 2008
    based on 25 ratings
     | 17,039 views

    The Holy Spirit reminds, teaches, speaks, reveals, instructs, exposes, convicts, rebukes, corrects, and works to help us grow in more wisdom and live pleasing to God.

    Introduction: Have you ever received a gift that you wanted for a long that had great sentimental value to it? What did you do with this gift once you had it? You probably utilized it for whatever uses it was for, until it was unusable of course. God gives every believer the gift of the Holy Spirit ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Excessive Celebration Series

    Contributed by Steve Ely on Jul 7, 2015
     | 7,071 views

    2000 years ago, one greater than Lincoln, stood up and made a proclamation of freedom. Our job is to bring the freedom that our King has proclaimed to bear into every life.

    Excessive Celebration I. Introduction Flags fly. Penalties are assessed. Props are used. Sharpies. Teammates. Imaginary cameras. Choreographed antics. All fall in the category of excessive celebration. We are in the middle of a season of celebration as a nation. We celebrate our collective ...read more

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    Denomination: Pentecostal

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    Ephesians Chapter 3 Series

    Contributed by Luther Sexton on Nov 8, 2022
     | 2,163 views

    This is a detailed study verse by verse of Ephesians Chapter 3. You will need to analyze, synthesize, and then summarize to fit your need.

    Ephesians Chapter 3 Eph. 3:1 For this cause I Paul, the prisoner of Jesus Christ for you Gentiles, (KJV) 3:1 For this reason [because I preach that you and believing Jews are joint heirs] I, Paul, am the prisoner of Christ Jesus on behalf of you Gentiles-- (Amplified Version) A. When Paul ...read more

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    Denomination: Pentecostal