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  • Dr. Odell Belger avatar

    One Accord

    Contributed by Dr. Odell Belger on Mar 25, 2022
    based on 1 rating
     | 7,241 views

    As a pastor I find this verse of scripture amazing. Why? Because this verse tells us two amazing things: the New Testament church was in ONE ACCORD in ONE PLACE.

    Accomplishing either one of these would be marvelous, but to accomplish both is astounding. Illus: Occasionally, many churches have a “NO EXCUSE SUNDAY,” trying to get everyone to attend. Before this Sunday arrives, they send out newsletters from the church, stating: • Cots will be placed in the ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    The Book Of Mark # 12

    Contributed by Dr. Odell Belger on Mar 30, 2022
     | 1,676 views

    In this sermon I want to look at the Jewish Sabbath. When we start to look at some of the ridiculous things that the Jews taught about the Sabbath, it shocks us

    Illus: This reminds me of a young boy that found himself in the locker room of the local YWCA. When he was spotted, the room burst into screams of horror, with ladies grabbing towels and running for cover. The little boy watched in amazement and said “What’s the matter haven’t you ever seen a ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    The Book Of Ruth (2 Of 4)

    Contributed by Dr. Odell Belger on Apr 14, 2022
     | 3,225 views

    The first sermon from the Book of Ruth showed us the effects of sin on a family that did not trust God for their DIRECTIONS or PROVISIONS.

    Look at verse 1 again, we read, “Now it came to pass in the days when the judges ruled, that there was a famine in the land. And a certain man of Bethlehemjudah went to sojourn in the country of Moab, he, and his wife, and his two sons.” Look at the words “Bethlehemjudah” and “Moab.” • Bethlehem ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Jesus The Messiah Series

    Contributed by Rev. Dr. Andrew B Natarajan on Jan 14, 2024
     | 1,924 views

    Jesus Christ is the messiah. No one is going to come after him. Why are you waiting. Look at him. He is the source of all blessings.

    Text: Matthew 1:18-25 Theme: Jesus the Messiah   Greetings: I wish you all a Merry Christmas.   Joke: Two men were discussing after their Christmas gift to their wives: First Man: ‘My wife warned me that if I got her another senseless gift this Christmas, she would burn it.’ I brought a ...read more

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    Denomination: Methodist

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    Experience An Easter Earthquake!

    Contributed by Michael Otterstatter on Apr 19, 2023
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     | 1,937 views

    I am asking God the Holy Spirit to get our attention this morning and to shake our lives with an Easter earthquake so that we leave this worship service changed forever. May the Holy Spirit enable each of us to hear the earth-shattering news and to leave here with a life-changing faith!

    It happened on an Easter Sunday. The date was April 4, 2010. The time was 3:40 p.m. Pacific Time. It turned out to be the biggest earthquake to hit Southern California in nearly 20 years. The magnitude—7.2 earthquake struck near the border with Mexico in Baja California. The earth shook for 45 ...read more

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    Denomination: Lutheran

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    The Brilliant And The Resilient Of A Mother

    Contributed by Dr. Jwt Spies on May 13, 2023
     | 3,265 views

    A Mother's Love shown through listening to the voice of God.

      When looking up the word brilliant, as an adjective it means: shining brightly; sparkling; glittering and lustrous. It tells of the brilliant lights of the city, distinguished; a brilliant performance, or haven shown great intelligence, talent, and quality, one that is vivid or bright. One ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    The Splinter

    Contributed by Norbert Garcia on Dec 25, 2020
     | 3,905 views

    Why did Christ come to earth? What message did he leave us?

    During the 1000 years between the time of Constantine, the Emperor of Rome, who declared Christianity the religion of the realm and the Reformation and rise of Protestantism an avalanche of religious fervor overtook the European Continent. The rulers of the various countries and city-states ...read more

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    Denomination: Adventist

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    Dealing With Doubt Series

    Contributed by Freddy Fritz on Aug 13, 2021
    based on 3 ratings
     | 3,684 views

    First John 3:19-24 shows us what to do when we doubt our salvation.

    Scripture After completing high school in South Africa, I spent two years in the South African Air Force doing my compulsory military service. Early during my second year in the South African Air Force, I was converted to Jesus Christ. For much of the rest of my second year, I was in the war in ...read more

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    Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

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    Forgetting What Lies Behind

    Contributed by D. Dewaine Phillips on Mar 2, 2022
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     | 6,458 views

    It hurts when we realize our own failures; but when other people point them out it can be debilitating. This message looks at how Satan tries to hinder God’s people by holding their past over them, and how Paul was able to overcome.

    Have you ever been led to step out in faith and tackle a mission that God placed on your heart? Maybe the Lord asked you to witness to a friend or coworker. Perhaps He asked you to tell a relative about the love of Jesus, or maybe He asked you to surrender to the call to preach or become a ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    The Most Hateful Character In The Christmas Story

    Contributed by Otis Mcmillan on Dec 13, 2022
     | 2,808 views

    The Grinch was right, Christmas is not only about presents, but also about God’s gift of His son bringing, light, life and joy into the world. Today, I want to talk about the most hateful character of the Christmas story. Let’s look at Christmas from a different viewpoint.

    Sermon: The Most Hateful Character in the Christmas Story Scripture Lesson: Matthew 2:1-12."Jesus was born in Bethlehem in Judea, during the reign of King Herod. About that time some wise men from eastern lands arrived in Jerusalem, asking, 2 “Where is the newborn king of the Jews? We saw his ...read more

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    Denomination: Methodist

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    I Declare Unto You The Gospel Series

    Contributed by Jonathan Spurlock on May 2, 2025
     | 421 views

    Paul had a lot of things to cover in this first letter to the Corinthians. He gave them a brief reminder of what the Gospel was all about in these first few verses of chapter 15.

    I Declare Unto You The Gospel (This message is reworked from a sermon preached at Littleby Baptist Church near Mexico, MO on April 28, 2025; but is not an exact transcription.) Introduction: Good evening and it’s great to worship the Lord together with you this evening! These joint meetings are ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    The Reality Of Hell

    Contributed by Ronnie Thrower on Mar 13, 2002
    based on 114 ratings
     | 13,481 views

    People do not have a problem with the reality of life after death, it is the reality of hell that they can’t accept. Nevertheless, each person is accountable for himself. Ultimately, every person must choose his own destination.

    The Reality Of Hell Psalm 9:15-17 Many nations have turned their backs on God in ages past. We see the same thing happening in our own lifetime. Nations continue to rebel against God with each passing day. Naturally, we find that the people themselves are the reason for this turning away from ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    The Marks Of A Christian: Humility Series

    Contributed by Dr. Robert Mckenzie on Mar 20, 2002
    based on 240 ratings
     | 17,617 views

    How to develop humility in an age of pride

    Marks of a Christian: Humility Luke 14:7-11 Over the past few weeks we have been looking at some of the marks or identifying characteristics of a Christian. Paul carried the physical marks of Christ in his own body which identified him with the testimony of Christ. However, believers should bear ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

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    Introduction Series

    Contributed by Alan Braun on Mar 22, 2002
    based on 34 ratings
     | 4,395 views

    A look at the Book of Romans

    Romans Outline Chapter 1:1 – 15 Do I Ever Have Something To Tell You Chapter 1:16 - 17 Truth, As Powerful As Dynamite Chapter 1:18 - 32 Would God Send A Whole World To Hell? Chapter 2 Religion Won’t Save You Chapter 3 Prove That You Are Not A Good Person Chapter 4 Work Or ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

  • Michael Thomas avatar

    What Did Jesus' Resurrection Mean To Mary Magdalene? Series

    Contributed by Michael Thomas on Mar 22, 2002
    based on 110 ratings
     | 10,126 views

    A mesage on what the Resurrection may have meant to Mary Magdalene

    What Did Jesus’ Resurrection Mean....? Series Sunday March 10/01 What did the Resurrection Mean To Mary? Intro: This month for the month of March leading up to Easter on the 31st, I am planning on doing a series of messages entitled, "What Did Jesus’ Resurrection Mean? Today, I would like for us ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ