Sermons on The Great Command:

The Great Depression # 4

Contributed by Dr. Odell Belger on Dec 31, 2021

Last week, as we considered THE GREAT DEPRESSION, we dealt with the life of Elijah. He is the ideal person to study when you study the subject of depression.

WHY IS HE THE IDEAL CANDIDATE FOR THIS STUDY? Because of what the Word of God says about him. Look at James 5:17, we read, "Elias was a man subject to like passions as we are…" Elijah represents us in that - (1) HE HAD HIS HIGH DAYS He enjoyed the highest of highs. We Americans ...read more

Scripture: 1 Kings 19:1-4

Denomination: Baptist

The Great Depression # 5

Contributed by Dr. Odell Belger on Dec 31, 2021

Today I want to preach another sermon that can be preached in any church in America, and it would apply to most of the people in any congregation. I hope that as I preach the Word it will fall on good soil today.

Illus: I heard of a preacher who was preaching a three-point sermon on the Second Coming of Christ, and he would close each of the main points of the sermon by saying, “HE IS COMING, READY OR NOT!” When he got to the third point he got so excited he got on the edge of the pulpit and screamed, ...read more

Scripture: 1 Kings 19:1-18

Denomination: Baptist

Recognizing The Great Apostasy

Contributed by D. Dewaine Phillips on Jan 6, 2022

The Bible tells us to stay strong in our faith and to always meet together as a church. But when we look around, it seems that more and more people are leaving the church. Why? This passage of Scripture explains the reason.

In Hebrews 10:23-25, we read, “Let us hold fast the confession of our hope without wavering, for He who promised is faithful. And let us consider one another in order to stir up love and good works, not forsaking the assembling of ourselves together, as is the manner of some, but exhorting one ...read more

Scripture: 2 Thessalonians 2:1-15

Denomination: Baptist

Our Great Salvation

Contributed by John Newbaker on Mar 6, 2021

We have a great, wonderful, marvelous salvation.

Our Great Salvation Hebrews 2:1-4 I want to talk to you today about our Great Salvation V3 refers to salvation as a great salvation. We have a great, wonderful, marvelous salvation. It is great because it was given to us by our GREAT God and Savior. Salvation is of the ...read more

Scripture: Hebrews 2:1-4

Denomination: Baptist

Jochebed, A Great Mother Series

Contributed by Glenn Pease on Mar 19, 2021

Is motherhood all sacrifice and no reward? No, for nothing done in God’s will is without its reward. This just shows us the humor of God, for out of Pharaoh’s treasury is coming the support for the child who will one day set His people free.

Mother had worked hard with her little girl in teaching her a part for a church program. The little girl had gone over it again and again, but when she stood up in front of people her mouth went dry and her mind went blank. She did not know what to say. Her mother sat in the front and tried to ...read more

Scripture: Exodus 2:1-10

6 The Great Cry Series

Contributed by Michael Collins on Aug 24, 2020

This is the 6th of 31 Devotions in the series entitled, 'The Church called Jonah.' It's about the cry of the sailors during the storm

# 6 – The Great Cry Jonah 1:5 – “every man cried out to his god.” We’ve just seen how the mariners, who obviously would have been tough men and who would have weathered many a storm, were so afraid because of the tempest. Now we’re going to look at how they went beyond just experiencing the ...read more

Scripture: Jonah 1:5

Denomination: Independent/Bible

The Greatness Of His Works

Contributed by Christopher Holdsworth on Oct 15, 2020

The LORD is High for evermore. Psalm 92 verse 8.

THE GREATNESS OF HIS WORKS. Psalm 92:1-15. This Psalm takes up a common Bible theme: the dichotomy between the “righteous” (Psalm 92:12) and the “wicked” (Psalm 92:7). However, first and foremost, taken as a whole, it is about the LORD. The LORD is mentioned seven times in this ‘Psalm or ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 92:1-15

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

A Great Cloud Of Witnesses

Contributed by Justin Steckbauer on Apr 26, 2021

The apostle Paul wrote these words, encouraging believers in Jesus to run the race. Run the race of what? Of the faith.

Therefore, since we are surrounded by such a great cloud of witnesses, let us throw off everything that hinders and the sin that so easily entangles. And let us run with perseverance the race marked out for us, fixing our eyes on Jesus, the pioneer and perfecter of faith. For the joy set before him ...read more

Scripture: Hebrews 12:1-3

Denomination: Salvation Army

Naaman's Great Journey Series

Contributed by Jerry Owen on Aug 15, 2018

story of Naaman the Leper and his journey to find healing in the Lord God Almighty and the proper response to God when He delivers us.

NAAMAN’S GREAT JOURNEY 2 KINGS 5:1-15 1. A MAN OF GREAT IMPORTANCE. 2 Kings 5:1 Now Naaman, captain of the army of the king of Aram, was a great man with his master, and highly respected, because by him the Lord had given victory to Aram. The man was also a valiant warrior, but he was a ...read more

Scripture: 2 Kings 5:1-15

Denomination: Baptist

There Is A Great Day Coming Series

Contributed by Grant Adams on Oct 7, 2021

We will look at how an entire city is going to come to earth. Jerusalem will be the center and what will our future home be like?

No matter who we are, the word home conjures up fond memories for many of us. We may think of a mother, a brother, or grandchild and other loved ones bring us joy. We might think of Christmas, a vacation, or many other things when we reminisce of great things. The warmest feelings inside usually ...read more

Scripture: John 14:1-3

Denomination: Baptist

Living With Great Expectations Series

Contributed by Steve Malone on Aug 1, 2022

We can expect… 1) An inheritance 2) God’s power to protect us 3) Troubles to strengthen our faith 4) The salvation of our souls

Living With Great Expectations Living-Hope – week 2 Bumper LAST WEEK – we began a study on 1 Peter a 2000 year old letter full of God breathed words… LISTEN – if your hope is running on empty. If you think your story is finished. Peter has a word for you about a living-hope. A sure anchor in ...read more

Scripture: 1 Peter 1:3-12

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

The Great Day Of The Lord

Contributed by Yewande Olowookere on Jun 9, 2022

The Day of the Lord will be the fulfillment of all the prophecies that concern The Day of the Lord, which describe the end of history, when the Lord, with wondrous power, will punish evil and fulfill all His promises.

The phrase, “The Day of the Lord” refers to a special day or a period of time when God’s purposes for the world will be fulfilled. Some scholars even believe the day of the Lord will be longer than a period of time — a period when the Lord will reign throughout the world before He cleanses heaven ...read more

Scripture: Malachi 4:5

God, The Great Protector

Contributed by Tesh Njokanma on Jun 28, 2022

With all that is happening in our personal lives, families, churches, nation and the world at large, everyone needs God as a Shade of Protection to survive these risky, challenging and life-threatening times.

Introduction To protect is to cover or shield from danger or injury. It is to defend a person, place, people or organization or country from attack, hurt, oppression and exploitation. It is to guard someone, something or a place. It is to keep safe. These are all things God specializes in doing. ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 46:1-5

Denomination: Pentecostal

The Making Of A Great Leader

Contributed by Dr. Odell Belger on Apr 5, 2022

Much of the Book of Genesis deals with the lives of Jacob and Joseph.

God spared Joseph’s life and miraculously made him the governor of Egypt. He was a hero in every sense of the word. He literally saved Egypt from starvation. Pharaoh was grateful for his wisdom and talents, and blessed Joseph with many blessings and privileges. Once they were settled into Goshen, ...read more

Denomination: Baptist

The Great Need For Compassion!

Contributed by Dr. Odell Belger on Apr 7, 2022

Today I want to preach on something that some seem to think is not that important….BUT IT IS! It affects our life everyday.

I want to preach to you about compassion. We miss compassion when we do not have it and we admire it when we see it. Illus: A pastor wrote, "I was in Time’s Square, in New York, during rush hour. Thousands of people were thronging and pushing at the corner, ready to cross at the ...read more

Scripture: Luke 15:1-7

Denomination: Baptist