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  • Dr. Odell Belger avatar

    Where Is Your Tent Pitched?

    Contributed by Dr. Odell Belger on Mar 18, 2022
     | 2,634 views

    Life is made up of many decisions. Some BIG and some SMALL and sometimes very unpopular.

    For example: (1) SOMETIMES WE HAVE TO MAKE PROFESSIONAL DECISIONS Consider the many decisions an umpire has to make calling “balls” or “strikes” in a baseball game. He can almost rest assured that by the time the game is over he does not have a friend in the stadium. These fellows have a hard ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Be Your Own Boss!

    Contributed by Dr. Odell Belger on Mar 23, 2022
     | 1,372 views

    Most Americans work and much of their life is controlled by someone else. There certainly is nothing wrong with that. This country could not operate unless people were willing to fill the jobs that are needed.

    Some jobs require a lot from folks who apply for them. It is essential to find qualified people to fill these jobs. Illus: A few months ago, there was an opening with the CIA for an assassin. Two men and a woman applied for this job. The day came for the final test to see which person would get ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Effectual Fervent Prayer

    Contributed by Isaac Butterworth on Apr 5, 2022
     | 2,770 views

    Our prayers are often ineffective. Scripture reveals principles of effective prayer, principles we will want to observe.

    A movie by the title of The In-Laws came out in 1979. There was a re-make of it in 2003, but my favorite version is still the original one. It featured Alan Arkin as a conventional dentist and Peter Falk as a manic character who claims to be a government agent. Their kids are about to be married, ...read more

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    Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

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    The Thessalonians # 9

    Contributed by Dr. Odell Belger on Apr 6, 2022
     | 1,420 views

    Since Paul now is switching from the relationship between himself and the Thessalonian Christians to giving instruction on conduct, “walk,” the word “ethics” comes up since this has to do with conduct.

    The word “ethics” is one of the most important words in the English language. Of the ten most IMPORTANT WORDS in the English language, “ethics” should be ranked toward the top of the list! It is a word that every SCHOOL TEACHER should DRILL into the minds of students. It is a word every SUNDAY ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Be Your Own Boss!

    Contributed by Dr. Odell Belger on Apr 26, 2022
     | 1,955 views

    Some jobs require a lot from folks who apply for them. It is essential to find qualified people to fill these jobs.

    Some jobs require a lot from folks who apply for them. It is essential to find qualified people to fill these jobs. Illus: A few months ago, there was an opening with the CIA for an assassin. Two men and a woman applied for this job. The day came for the final test to see which person would get ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Neither Give Place To The Devil

    Contributed by Dr. Odell Belger on Jan 31, 2022
     | 2,768 views

    Someone has said, "Any man who has to ask for advice probably is not married."

    Actually, when it comes to advice, someone made this wise statement, "Advice is never appreciated. If it turns out well, the recipient thinks it was his own idea; and if it turns out badly, he eternally blames you." Still, we should never be afraid of receiving good advice. The Bible ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    "purpose Of Life"

    Contributed by Andy Grossman on Nov 17, 2019
     | 4,040 views

    Every life has purpose

    “Purpose of life” November 17, 2019 John 10:7-10 “Jesus said again, “Very truly I tell you, I am the gate for the sheep. All who have come before me are thieves and robbers, but the sheep have not listened to them. I am the gate; whoever enters through me will be saved. They will come in and go ...read more

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    Denomination: Holiness

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    To Stir Up Hunger For God Lesson 2 Series

    Contributed by Elmer Towns on Aug 14, 2025
     | 80 views

    Remembering gets you hungry.

    “Blessed are those who hunger and thirst for (God) righteousness, for they shall be filled” (Matthew 5:6). A. INTRODUCTION: REMEMBERING GETS YOU HUNGRY 1. How do you feel when hungry? a. Gnawing desire. b. Empty. c. Desire for food. d. Weak. e. Maybe headache. f. Mind focuses on hunger or on ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Holy Spirit PRO Sermon

    Contributed by Sermon Research Assistant on Oct 19, 2023
    based on 3 ratings
     | 1,283 views

    Explores the transformative power of the Holy Spirit in creating a clean heart and renewing a steadfast spirit within us.

    Good morning, church family. It is a joy, a privilege, and an honor to stand before you today, to share the Word of God, and to join you in the pursuit of spiritual growth and understanding. Today, we are going to turn our attention to a deeply profound and transformative passage from the book of ...read more

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    The Birthmark Of Righteousness Series

    Contributed by Grant Adams on Nov 23, 2022
     | 1,404 views

    God calls us to hunger and thirst after righteousness. We are as close to God today as we want to be. Where are you spiritually?

    Hungering and thirsting after righteousness. God always meets a man at the point of his desire. God will do just as much for your life as you desire for him to do. You were just as close to God today as you want to be. The marvelous thing about the Lord is you can have all of him that you ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Dying To Live

    Contributed by Howard Strickland on Mar 31, 2007
    based on 6 ratings
     | 3,650 views

    Death is a great loss to a carnal, worldly man, for he loses all his earthly comforts and all his hopes; but to a true believer it is gain, for it is the end of all his weakness and misery.

    Dying to Live Text: Philippians 1: 21 21For to me, to live is Christ, and to die is gain. Introduction: Death is a great loss to a carnal, worldly man, for he loses all his earthly comforts and all his hopes; but to a true believer it is gain, for it is the end of all his weakness ...read more

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    Denomination: Pentecostal

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    Character Study Of Demas – Forsook Paul For The World Series

    Contributed by Rev. Samuel Arimoro on Mar 26, 2025
     | 287 views

    The story of Demas serves as a solemn warning about the dangers of worldliness. He had the privilege of working alongside Paul, yet he abandoned his calling because of his love for the world.

    CHARACTER STUDY OF DEMAS – FORSOOK PAUL FOR THE WORLD By Rev. Samuel Arimoro Main Text: 2 Timothy 4:10 "For Demas hath forsaken me, having loved this present world, and is departed unto Thessalonica; Crescens to Galatia, Titus unto Dalmatia." (2 Timothy 4:10, KJV) Supporting Texts: ...read more

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    Denomination: Assembly Of God

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    Common Qualities Of An Uncommon People

    Contributed by Mark Roper on Jan 18, 2012
    based on 4 ratings
     | 5,622 views

    The bottom line is this: Our church will only grow in relation to God's ability to bless and work among us.

    Common Qualities of an Uncommon people Topic: We need to remain devoted in our spiritual walk In Acts 2 the church was born and it had a collective spiritual experience. The Spirit came upon them; they were a united, devoted, worshiping community of believers. • 3000 Saved - 40 With many ...read more

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    Denomination: Church Of God

  • Beth Garrod-Logsdon avatar

    Be A Loser At The Game Of Life

    Contributed by Beth Garrod-Logsdon on Mar 9, 2009
    based on 5 ratings
     | 8,031 views

    To win at the "Game of Life" board game one must amass a fortune. But to win in God’s game of life we must lose our worldliness.

    Being A Loser at the Game of Life Mark 8:31-38 NOTE: The general concept for this sermon was adapted from a children’s sermon idea found at sermons4kids.com In 1860, Milton Bradley created his first game. The game, originally called The Checkered Game of Life, was basically a modified checker ...read more

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    Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

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    A Separate Message

    Contributed by Jerry Shirley on Apr 7, 2010
    based on 55 ratings
     | 16,454 views

    Separation. What is it? What does it mean? How do I become separated? Separated from what? Unto what? And why? Link inc. to formatted text, audio, PowerPoint.

    A Separate Message 2 Corinthians 6:11-18 http://gbcdecatur.org/sermons/SeparateMessage.html Separation. What is it? What does it mean? How do I become separated? Separated from what? Unto what? And why? These are some heavy questions to ponder, and this passage does not answer all these ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist