Sermons on Undiluted Love:

The Matter Of Motives

Contributed by Dr. Odell Belger on Mar 29, 2022

Have you ever heard anyone say a person, “LACKS MOTIVATION!”

Illus: On a national television program they had a power lifting competition. These BIG FELLOWS would walk up to a bar of weights that would take six or seven men in this congregation to pick up. One after the other they would walk up to the bar and powder their hands and would work at getting ...read more

Scripture: 1 Corinthians 3:12-15

Denomination: Baptist

Is This Your Final Answer?

Contributed by Dr. Odell Belger on Mar 29, 2022

The television game show, “Who Wants to Be a Millionaire?” offers very large cash The The television game show, “Who Wants to Be a Millionaire?” offers very large cash prizes for correctly answering successive multiple-choice questions of increasing difficulty.

Regis Philbin is the host of the show, and after asking each question, he will say, “IS THAT YOUR FINAL ANSWER?” Each day we are asked many questions, and some of these questions make life difficult for us. Illus: You decide to stop by a fast-food restaurant to get a hamburger. Now that should ...read more

Scripture: Mark 8:27-30

Denomination: Baptist

The Mystery Of Godliness Series

Contributed by Freddy Fritz on Apr 1, 2022

1 Timothy 3:14-16 shows us the nature of the church.

Scripture In the third chapter of his First Letter to Timothy, Paul set down the qualifications for church officers. He described the qualifications for overseers, also known as elders, in verses 1-7 and then the qualifications for deacons in verses 8-13. Paul then turned his attention to the ...read more

Scripture: 1 Timothy 3:14-16

Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

Pilate's Wife

Contributed by Claude Alexander on Apr 2, 2022

It is surprising, and sad, that the only testimony (in effect) on Jesus’ behalf during the trial was made, not by any of Jesus’ disciples, nor apostles, nor followers, but by Pilate’s wife.

Pilate's Wife Matt. 27:11-26 The chief priests with the elders and scribes and the whole council of the Sanhedrin had decided to put Jesus to death. They had Jesus brought before Pilate the governor to pronounce the death sentence. (Mark 15:1; Luke 22:66; 23:1) Pontius Pilate was the fifth ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 27:11-26

Denomination: Assembly Of God

Message 14 - 1 Thessalonians Chapter 5:19 – Do Not Quench The Holy Spirit; Do Not Grieve Him Series

Contributed by Ron Ferguson on Jan 5, 2023

This important message is a fundamental teaching about the Holy Spirit. We will examine the work of the Spirit in a believer’s life, and look at ways we can quench the work of the Spirit within. We look at a number of ways we can grieve the Spirit God gave us.

MESSAGE 14 - 1 THESSALONIANS CHAPTER 5:19 – DO NOT QUENCH THE HOLY SPIRIT; DO NOT GRIEVE HIM This message is an extension of the previous one. We are now going to consider the quenching of the Spirit in fuller detail. {{1Thessalonians 5:19 “Do not quench the Spirit.”}} (NASB) Here is a ...read more

Scripture: 1 Thessalonians 5:19, John 4:23-24, John 6:63, John 7:38-39, John 14:16-17, John 14:26, John 15:26, John 16:13-14, Romans 8:5-6, Romans 8:9, Romans 8:14, Romans 8:15-17, Romans 8:26, 1 Corinthians 3:16, 1 Corinthians 6:19-20, 1 Corinthians 12:12-13, Ephesians 4:30, Ephesians 1:13  (view more)  (view less)

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

No Cross… No Crown

Contributed by Dr. Odell Belger on Jan 5, 2023

In our text today this is a conditional promise.

Notice the condition on which this promise is made. The Lord said, if we are faithful unto death, He would give us a CROWN OF LIFE. He did NOT say, “If you are faithful a few short weeks, months or years I will give thee a Crown of Life”. The promise is made to those who are faithful unto ...read more

Scripture: Revelation 2:10

Denomination: Baptist

The Altar (Part 1) Series

Contributed by Joshua Blackmon on Jan 9, 2023

This sermon introduces the Tabernacle and the altar. It points to the reality that the Tabernacle was symbolic of the finished work of Calvary.

The True Tabernacle (The Altar: Part 1) TEXT: Hebrews 13:9-16 (NKJV) "We have an altar from which those who serve the tabernacle have no right to eat. 11 For the bodies of those animals, whose blood is brought into the sanctuary by the high priest for sin, are burned outside the camp. 12 ...read more

Scripture: Hebrews 13:9-16, Hebrews 8:1-7

Denomination: Pentecostal

"forgive And Forget" Series

Contributed by Fred Sigle on Jan 12, 2023

When Paul said that we are to "forgive others as God in Christ forgives us" (Ephesians 4:32), does God actually forget our sins that He forgave? God forgets nothing, but He will not hold our sins against us.

A. Ephesians 4:32- “Be kind and compassionate to one another, forgiving each other, just as in Christ God forgave you.” ILLUSTRATION: Charles Swindoll tells the story of a Jewish rabbi named Saul Rosenberg, who one day did something really STUPID that terribly UPSET his wife, Ethel. He ...read more

Scripture: Ephesians 4:32, Hebrews 8:12

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

The New You Series

Contributed by C. Philip Green on Jan 12, 2023

in the midst of your suffering look forward to your completed, celestial, and Christlike body.

Several years ago (2013), The Week magazine quoted TV chef Anthony Bourdain, who advised, “Your body is not a temple, it's an amusement park. Enjoy the ride.” Then they posed the question: “What would be a good name for a theme park ride based on the typical American's body?” Here were ...read more

Scripture: 1 Corinthians 15:35-49, 1 Corinthians 15:21-22

Denomination: Evangelical Free

The Book Of Ruth (4 Of 4)

Contributed by Dr. Odell Belger on Apr 14, 2022

In the book of Ruth, chapter 1, we covered about 11 to 12 years of Naomi’s life while she lived in Moab. However, by the time we get to chapter 2, Ruth becomes the star of the story.

She is noted for two special things in her life: • She became the grandmother of King David • Her greatest honor is that the birth of Christ can be traced back to her The Book of Ruth is considered to be a wonderful book for many reasons, such as: (1) IT HAS ROMANCE Some consider it one of the ...read more

Denomination: Baptist

The Book Of Ruth (2 Of 4)

Contributed by Dr. Odell Belger on Apr 14, 2022

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

Scripture: Ruth 1:1-22

Denomination: Baptist

When Jack Daniels Met John 3:16

Contributed by John Gaston on Apr 21, 2022

We look at the disastrous effects of alcohol, at wine use in the early church, and the nine reasons Christians shouldn’t drink.

WHEN JACK DANIELS MET JOHN 3:16 INTRODUCTION A. HUMOR A mother was assisting her elementary school son on his project for the science fair. The subject of his project was, "The Harmful Effects Of Alcohol." The mother, who had never taken a drink of alcohol in her life, nervously went ...read more

Scripture: Proverbs 23:29-35

Denomination: Assembly Of God

Don’t Worry… Be Happy!

Contributed by Dr. Odell Belger on Apr 22, 2022

Several years ago the #1 song on the pop charts was titled: “Don’t Worry, Be Happy”.

It was an upbeat song with an upbeat message. While there was no theological message intended in the song, I think we Christians could take a lesson from the concept it employs. This song’s concept of “Don’t Worry, Be Happy!” should be the desire and experience of every Christian. In the world ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 1:1-3

Denomination: Baptist

God Looks On The Heart

Contributed by Dr. Odell Belger on Apr 25, 2022

The nation of Israel is a nation bless by God. Did you know that God actually led them by a CLOUD BY DAY AND A PILLAR OF FIRE BY NIGHT.

No nation can boast and say that the Lord led them the same way. Other nations were led by kings. However, when Samuel grew old, and Israel looked around and saw other nations had kings, they decided they WISH they also had kings like other nations. Looking around and wishing for something ...read more

Scripture: 1 Samuel 16:7, Jeremiah 17:9

Denomination: Baptist

Destroying Walls Series

Contributed by John Oscar on Apr 27, 2022

A message addressing racism and how the early church dealt with it, and how racism is antithetical to the Gospel entrusted to us by Christ Jesus.

Destroying Walls Ephesians Series CCCAG 2-13-22 Scripture- Ephesians 2:11-22 I’ve had a lot of good things happen lately. Since I last spoke with many of you, I passed my state nursing board, called the NCLEX and have finally received a nursing license from the state. I’ve completely my orientation ...read more

Scripture: Ephesians 2:11-22

Denomination: Assembly Of God