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Our Friends

Contributed by Dr. Odell Belger on Mar 19, 2022

Today we are celebrating FRIEND’S DAY.

Friendship is a very special relationship that God has blessed us with, and I want to take this very special day and talk about OUR FRIENDS! I would like to do this by looking at the at the different kinds of FRIENDS that surround our life. First lets look at ... I. THE BAD FRIENDS I am sure ...read more

Scripture: Proverbs 17:17

Denomination: Baptist

Role Models

Contributed by Grant Adams on Jan 2, 2022

The question today is “Who is our role model?”

Sports figures, rock and roll stars, movie stars are all some of the most popular. If you could pick any role model, who would you pick? First of all, we must find out what we desire most. In Psalm 78:7-8, we are told to set our hope in God. What if I was given the job of influencing others on ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 78:1-8, Proverbs 24:21

Denomination: Baptist

Using Time Wisely Lesson 5 Series

Contributed by Elmer Towns on Sep 29, 2025

Yesterday is history, tomorrow is a mystery, and today is a gift.

A. WHAT THE BIBLE SAYS ABOUT TIME "Make the most of your time, because the days are evil” (Eph. 5:16, NASB). “Teach us to number our days, that we may present to You (Lord) a heart of wisdom” (Ps. 90:12, NASB). 1. Definition: “Time is the interval between events.” 2. What does redeem mean? ...read more

Scripture: Ephesians 5:16, Psalm 90:12

Denomination: Baptist

Balaam, The Donkey, And The Angel

Contributed by Wayne Lawson on Mar 24, 2025

Like Balaam, Christians are full of compromise today.

TITLE: BALAAM, THE DONKEY, AND THE ANGEL SCRIPTURE: NUMBERS 22:22-35 / II PETER 2:15 / JUDE 11 / REVELATION 2:14 One of the most interesting characters you will ever find in the Bible is a guy named BALAAM. In all honesty, I’ve had a hard time figuring this guy out. • He starts out and you ...read more

Scripture: Numbers 22:22-35

Denomination: Baptist

The Prophet Zechariah

Contributed by Dr. Odell Belger on Apr 27, 2022

Today, we want to look at the Book of Zechariah.

Illus: A Baptist pastor enters a clearing in woods to find a herd of sheep and a shepherd! He talks with shepherd, and in jest says: • “If I can guess exactly how many sheep you have, will you give me one to start my collection?” • The shepherd said, “Yes, if you can look at this herd of sheep and ...read more

Scripture: Zechariah 1:1

Denomination: Baptist

Recognize The Bonafide

Contributed by George Warner on Aug 30, 2022

Bonafide apostles exist today but there are not many of them

There is an old saying that It takes one to know one. End quote. When a human sees another human the first human knows that the second human is not a dog. When a dog sees another dog the first dog knows that the second dog is not a human. Apostles are rare nowadays. Therefore if you are not an ...read more

Scripture: 2 Corinthians 11:12-15

Temple Builders (Greater Glory)

Contributed by Zachary Petree on Oct 29, 2022

The Glory of Today Will Be Greater Than The Glory Of Yesterday

Haggai 1:1-15 KJV [1] In the second year of Darius the king, in the sixth month, in the first day of the month, came the word of the Lord by Haggai the prophet unto Zerubbabel the son of Shealtiel, governor of Judah, and to Joshua the son of Josedech, the high priest, saying, [2] Thus speaketh the ...read more

Denomination: Pentecostal

Counting The Cost

Contributed by Dr. Odell Belger on Jan 19, 2022

One of the things that we are impressed by today, is numbers.

When we drive down the highway and see a lot of cars in the parking lot of a restaurant, we assume that it is a great place to eat. Many of us would admit that we have eaten at places where the parking lot was filled with cars, but we were not impressed with the food or the service. We make that ...read more

Scripture: Luke 14:25-30

Denomination: Baptist

2 Defining True Relationships Series

Contributed by Steve Pearman on May 28, 2024

Today we start to define the relationships we are in

Well, here we are in our second week of “Me to We” – a series about our relationships. I really felt that this series was important for all of us, because relationships are important. And you know, the more I’m working on this series, the more I’ve got excited and passionate about this series. I ...read more

Scripture: Romans 12:3-12, Ephesians 5:16-25

The Thankful Leper

Contributed by Grant Adams on Jul 1, 2022

The real thought today is to whom are we thankful?

This is our Thanksgiving week. This Thursday is the day our nation has set aside as Thanksgiving, and surely all of us have much to be thankful for. The real thought today is to whom are we thankful? Psalm 100:1-3. Let's make some general statements concerning Thanksgiving. If you think, you ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 100:1-5, Luke 17:11-19

Denomination: Baptist

Finding Blessing In A Persecuting World

Contributed by Anthony Seel on Feb 13, 2022

A sermon about the blessings and woes found in the Sermon on the Plain, with particular focus on the persecution of Christians today.

The Sixth Sunday After Epiphany February 13, 2022 M. Anthony Seel, Jr. Holy Trinity Lutheran Church Luke 6: 17-26 Finding Blessing in a Persecuting World In our gospel lesson, Jesus says to us today, Vv. 22-23 “Blessed are you when people hate you and when they exclude you and revile you and ...read more

Scripture: Luke 6:17-26

Denomination: Lutheran

"Lessons On Offerings" 1 Cor. 16 Pt 16 Series

Contributed by Michael Mccartney on Oct 20, 2008

Paul teaches all of us Christians about the importance of giving offerings to God’s people this includes finances, hospitality, recognition and love.

“Thoughts on Offerings” I Cor. 16 pt 16 Opening Illustration: “Dangerous Sacrifice”: What it means to go above what is required of us. Interview with Rick and Kay Warren – They communicate the message about being a doer of the Word of God and being willing to sacrifice for others in the ...read more

Scripture: 1 Corinthians 16:1-24

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Christ's Passion For The Father Series

Contributed by Mark Magee on Aug 17, 2004

From today’s text, let’s follow the example of Christ and let’s learn how we are to go about relating to God.

A. Welcome: B. Preacher’s Retreat: Lordship + Worship + Fellowship + Discipleship C. Easter/3 Service options: D. Series: Last Sunday, we began a new sermon series that will take us to Easter. This series has been inspired by Mel Gibson’s, The Passion of the Christ. Last week we ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 26:36-39

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

"Is The Child Safe?"

Contributed by Bishop William Bryant Wilmore, Jr. on Jul 14, 2003

David asked, concerning the fate of his rebel son Absalom, "Is the child safe?" It is a question parents of today and the church of today needs to ask.

32And the king said unto Cushi, Is the young man Absalom safe? And Cushi answered, The enemies of my lord the king, and all that rise against thee to do thee hurt, be as that young man is. 33And the king was much moved, and went up to the chamber over the gate, and wept: and as he went, thus he ...read more

Scripture: 2 Samuel 18:32-33

Denomination: Baptist

Come And See

Contributed by Steve Malone on Jul 21, 2003

Today as we survey the book of Leviticus we will discover that Leviticus is in deed, a relevant book for Christians even today and that it is a book abounding in great teachings.

COME AND SEE INTRODUCTION In the first chapter of the Gospel of John we read about when Jesus began to call His first disciples. One of the first was Philip, who like Andrew and Peter was from the town of Bethsaida. Philip went out immediately found Nathanael and told Him about Jesus of ...read more

Scripture: Leviticus 1:1

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ