Sermons on The Prophet Jesus:

A Mighty Man Of Valour

Contributed by Dr. Odell Belger on Mar 24, 2022

At the 1997 North American Christian Convention, author Stuart Briscoe told the old story of a farmer who was walking along the road with his horse and his dog.

• A pickup truck came racing by and knocked them off the road into the ditch • The farmer sued for damages: Including loss of work time, claiming he had a broken leg, some facial injuries, and several cracked ribs that kept him bedridden • The defense attorney told the judge, "Your honor, ...read more

Scripture: Judges 6:12

Denomination: Baptist

God Looks On The Heart

Contributed by Dr. Odell Belger on Mar 25, 2022

When Samuel grew old, and Israel looked around and saw other nations had kings, they decided they wanted one also.

Looking around and wanting something that someone else has can get us into lots of trouble. Illus: A man saw other men with their good looking wives, and decided he wanted a wife. One day, he walked into the restaurant with a full-grown ostrich behind him, and as he sat there, the waitress came ...read more

Scripture: 1 Samuel 16:7

Denomination: Baptist

Two Kinds Of Appearances

Contributed by Dr. Odell Belger on Mar 25, 2022

For many today, life is all about appearances. We live in an age where people want to APPEAR one way but the reality is the opposite of their appearance.

Illus: During the Oscars in Hollywood in 2004, the actors and actresses tried to give the impression that they cared about poverty. Listen, if they really cared about the poor as they pretend to care, instead of buying those dresses that some of the actresses paid hundreds of thousands of dollars ...read more

Scripture: Acts 5:1-10

Denomination: Baptist

Agape Love

Contributed by Dr. Odell Belger on Mar 29, 2022

Have you ever wondered why God is so good to lost people when they do not reciprocate in their feelings toward Him?

Illus: Perhaps the answer can be illustrated by the story of the little girl who went to her mother to show her some fruit her friend gave her. The mother said, “Your friend has been very kind.” “Yes,” said the child, “She gave me more; but I gave some away.” When her mother asked who she gave ...read more

Scripture: 1 Corinthians 13:4-8

Denomination: Baptist

Our Source Of Help!

Contributed by Dr. Odell Belger on Mar 30, 2022

We all put a lot of value on safety, and we should.

Illus: When I think of safety, I think of a man that worked in a paint mixing room. In his carelessness, he caused a tremendous explosion. After the explosion, they began to investigate what had happened. One of the fellows there saw what caused it to happen. • The investigator said, "You ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 91:1-7

Denomination: Baptist

David Avenges The Gibeonites Series

Contributed by Freddy Fritz on Dec 30, 2020

Second Samuel 21:1-14 teaches us that amendment must be made for wrongdoing.

Scripture Twenty months ago, we started a sermon series on “The Life of David.” So far, we have looked at the rise of David (1 Samuel 16-31), David’s coronation as king over Judah and Israel (2 Samuel 1:1-5:5), God’s promise to David of an everlasting kingdom (2 Samuel 5:6-10:19), and David’s sin, ...read more

Scripture: 2 Samuel 21:1-14

Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

The Face Of God Series

Contributed by C. Philip Green on Feb 18, 2021

Look for the face of God in the face of forgiveness, favor, and fellowship on your brothers in sisters in Christ.

Some time ago, a small east coast community was struggling financially, so they called an open town meeting to discuss the problem. A couple dozen people were there, including a stranger that no one seemed to know. Most assumed he was a tourist who had just dropped in on the meeting. He started to ...read more

Scripture: Genesis 33:1-17, Psalm 103:10-12, Romans 5:8, Hebrews 10:25

Denomination: Evangelical Free

Thanksgiving Focus Series

Contributed by Glenn Pease on Mar 10, 2021

David starts this Psalm by telling himself to praise the Lord, and he ends it by telling himself to do it again. If we would tell ourselves as we begin the day to praise the Lord and not forget all His benefits, and if we would end the day by doing the same, we would be different people.

You will, no doubt, think me strange for saying it, but I am thankful for my ignorance. It gives me so much to be thankful for. My vast ocean of ignorance is my playground where I can fish for new insights, and I can dive for the sunken treasure of golden truths that lay hidden in God's Word. ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 103:1-14

"before Religion" Series

Contributed by Perry Fowler on Sep 13, 2023

Genesis 1:1. It is said that if you can get through the first verse of the Bible, you can read and believe the rest. Do you believe in God? If so, why? How do I know God exists?

One of the simplest stories in the Bible seems to be one of the hardest stories for some to believe. One of the famous men that doubted the Biblical creation story was a man named Charles Darwin, who died in April of 1882. Through Darwin’s studies he determined that man was not created by God, as ...read more

Scripture: Genesis 1:1

Denomination: Baptist

Call On God In Worship! Series

Contributed by John Dobbs on Oct 19, 2023

Today we are going to talk about worship - but not what we do in worship - how we do it! In our series of Calling on God, we have called upon Him for help, guidance, and belonging. Today we call upon Him in Worship.

Call on God in Worship 2 Samuel 6:1-15 / Psalm 150 Introduction Humorist, Erma Bombeck, reported an experience she had in church. A row or two in front of her sat a mother with a normal five-year-old boy, which means, he couldn’t sit still. As he squirmed and looked over the pew at those behind ...read more

Scripture: 2 Samuel 6:1-15

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Image Of God & The Abortion Question

Contributed by Dr. Fred W. Penney on May 24, 2022

This message addresses the abortion question and the sanctity of life prompted by the US Supreme Court leak on the Roe v Wade case.

Image of God & The Abortion Question Text: Psalm 139; Gen 1:26; 1 Cor 6: Subject: How does God see human life? Complement: made in his image Idea: All human beings – born and in womb are made in God image. Preaching idea: “made in God’s image & likeness” (Fearfully and wonderfully ...read more

Scripture: Genesis 1:26-27, 1 Corinthians 6:18-20, James 3:9

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Rebuilding The Walls (Extended Edition)

Contributed by Chris Bartholomew on Jan 31, 2022

Find your place in rebuilding the broken walls around you.

This is a reworked version of Johnny Chase: Rebuilding the Walls. The original is great, but I needed more length and a more direct application. Thanks, Johnny for the inspiration. Rebuilding the Walls (Extended edition) Nehemiah 1:1-6:15 Summary: Working together to build the Kingdom of God ...read more

Bloom Where You’re Planted

Contributed by D. Dewaine Phillips on Feb 17, 2022

Life circumstances may not be ideal where we are. We may be struggling. Perhaps we feel that we could serve the Lord more effectively in a better situation or different location. But God wants us to bloom where we are planted!

James Oppenheim said, “The foolish man seeks happiness in the distance, the wise grows it under his feet,”(1) and this is what the Lord wants every believer to understand. We’re supposed to find fulfillment and contentment right where God’s placed us, and to bloom where we’re planted. An ...read more

Scripture: 1 Corinthians 7:17-24

Denomination: Baptist

A Mighty Man Of Valour

Contributed by Dr. Odell Belger on Feb 18, 2022

At the 1997 North American Christian Convention, author Stuart Briscoe told the old story of a farmer who was walking along the road with his horse and his dog.

• A pickup truck came racing by and knocked them off the road into the ditch • The farmer sued for damages: Including loss of work time, claiming he had a broken leg, some facial injuries, and several cracked ribs that kept him bedridden • The defense attorney told the judge, "Your honor, ...read more

Scripture: Judges 6:12

Denomination: Baptist

Eleazar Series

Contributed by John Lowe on Feb 21, 2022

Eleazar eventually became the chief of all the Levites, the Israelite tribe God had set apart for priestly service, and he was in charge of the workings of the tabernacle

Eleazar Eleazar is the Hebrew High Priest, succeeding Aaron, his father, after death. He was the third son of Aaron and Elisheba and was in charge of the entire tabernacle, including its holy furnishings and articles. Died: Palestine Children: Phinehas Parents: Aaron, Elisheba Grandchild: ...read more

Scripture: Exodus 28:1

Denomination: Baptist