Sermons on Aarons Rod:

Lesson 4: Moses' Excuses

Contributed by Elmer Towns on Aug 30, 2011

What excuses do you give to God?

A. INTRODUCTION 1. “Every vice has its excuse ready.” 2. “He that is good at making excuses is seldom good at anything else.” 3. “If you don’t want to do something, one excuse is as good as another.” 4. “We have 40 million reasons for failure, but ...read more

Denomination: Baptist

And Hur Went Up

Contributed by Steven Cook on Nov 22, 2000

This message teaches us the value of following the example of Hur.

“And Hur Went Up” Exodus 17:8-16 By Dr. Steven G. Cook I. Introduction A. Read Text – Ex. 17:8-16 B. As Israel journeyed in the Wilderness of Sin, God allowed them to endure experiences of life that taught them great lessons of His power and grace in their lives. C. In Exodus 17:1-7 Israel learned ...read more

Scripture: Exodus 17:8-16

Denomination: Baptist

Everyone Could Use A Hold Up Series

Contributed by Sherm Nichols on Mar 31, 2021

A look at the need for and ways to practice encouraging one another

Intro – I’ve told the story before, but it’s real significant to me. We were living in OH. I’ll never forget the day that Brian came into my office. He said he needed to talk to me, and closed the door. That’s sometimes not a good sign. Then, he sat down, and proceeded to shower me with words ...read more

Scripture: Exodus 17:8-16

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

What Are You Teaching?

Contributed by Wade Martin Hughes, Sr on Jun 17, 2015

Are you agitated? Do you have an anger driven ministry? Does the negative seem to domain? It may take this storm to get you where God desires you to be?

WHAT ARE YOU TEACHING? HEAR SOME BASIC LESSONS? By Wade Martin Hughes, Sr. Kyfingers@aol.com I. WHAT AM I REALLY TEACHING? ANGER DRIVEN? MY EXAMPLE AS HOW I HANDLE AGITATION... A. God gives very clear directions... Numbers 20:8 Take the rod, and gather thou the assembly together, thou, and ...read more

Scripture: Acts 27:24-31

Denomination: Assembly Of God

There Is A Place

Contributed by Garvin Alfter on Jan 9, 2012

There is a place close to God where we can enjoy the provision and the protection of God.

There is a Place   Exodus 33:21-22 21 And the LORD said, Behold, there is a place by me, and thou shalt stand upon a rock: 22 And it shall come to pass, while my glory passeth by, that I will put thee in a clift of the rock, and will cover thee with my hand while I pass by:   Introduction The ...read more

Scripture: Exodus 33:21-22

Denomination: Pentecostal

Overcoming

Contributed by Arthur Potter on Dec 30, 2000

Our dependence is on the life of the Son of God, moment by moment, his life is in us then, "this is the victory that overcomes the world, even our faith."

1 John 5 John has brought before us, o First, the theme of fellowship of Christ, maintaining fellowship; then o Maintaining truth, o Maintaining righteousness, o Maintaining love, and, now, he concludes with the theme of o Maintaining assurance, or confidence. The relationship between ...read more

Scripture: 1 John 5:1-5

Denomination: *other

Faith Deals With The Enemy Lesson 7 Series

Contributed by Elmer Towns on Mar 27, 2017

See God and hear God to serve God

A. INTRODUCTION 1. Moses has been CALLED to be a servant of God, COMMISSIONED with a task to deliver God’s people and EMPOWERED with signs, the rod of God. 2. After 40 years of long dark isolation, Moses failed before succeeding. “Burdens increased” (Ch. 5). “Moses was ...read more

Scripture: Exodus 7:16-25

Denomination: Baptist

How Failure Leads To Faith Lesson 6 Series

Contributed by Elmer Towns on Mar 27, 2017

How failure leads to faith

A. INTRODUCTION: OUR RESPONSE TO FAILURE AND DISAPPOINTMENT WILL DETERMINE OUR SUCCESS IN LIFE: EXODUS 4:29-31 1. Moses gathered the elders to present his credentials. a. Aaron faithfully delivered God’s message. “And Aaron spoke all the words which the LORD had spoken to Moses” ...read more

Scripture: Exodus 4:29-31

Denomination: Baptist

Hands Up!

Contributed by Dr. Odell Belger on Mar 3, 2022

We hear the words “Hands Up” used in two ways.

1. IT IS USED IN A NEGATIVE WAY For example, when a criminal walks into a bank and says “Hands up,” everyone within the range of his voice knows what he means. The reason the criminal wants everyone to put their “Hands up” is because this signifies that everyone within the sound of his voice has ...read more

Scripture: Exodus 17:8-13

Denomination: Baptist

Hands Up!

Contributed by Dr. Odell Belger on Mar 23, 2022

We hear the words “Hands Up” used in two ways.

1. IT IS USED IN A NEGATIVE WAY For example, when a criminal walks into a bank and says “Hands up,” everyone within the range of his voice knows what he means. The reason the criminal wants everyone to put their “Hands up” is because this signifies that everyone within the sound of his voice has ...read more

Scripture: Exodus 17:8-13

Denomination: Baptist

Lesson 31: No Second Chances

Contributed by Elmer Towns on Apr 4, 2012

God forgives our sin, but we must suffer the consequences.

Series: Getting The Faith of Moses Dr. Elmer Towns Lesson 31: No Second Chances March 25, 2012 A. THE SETTING 1. The Time: At the end of 40 years wandering in the wilderness. 2. The Place: Return to where Israel rebelled. “Camped in ...read more

Scripture: Numbers 20:1-13

Denomination: Baptist

Moses' Excuses Lesson 4 Series

Contributed by Elmer Towns on Mar 27, 2017

God gives Moses a second chance.

A. INTRODUCTION 1. “Every vice has its excuse ready.” 2. “He that is good at making excuses is seldom good at anything else.” 3. “If you don’t want to do something, one excuse is as good as another.” 4. “We have 40 million reasons for failure, but ...read more

Scripture: Exodus 3:11-14

Denomination: Baptist

No Second Chances Lesson 31 Series

Contributed by Elmer Towns on Mar 29, 2017

God forgives our sin but we must suffer the consequences.

A. THE SETTING 1. The Time: At the end of 40 years wandering in the wilderness. 2. The Place: Return to where Israel rebelled. “Camped in Kadesh” the entrance into the Promised Land. 3. The Calendar: “In early spring the people arrived” (Num. 21:1, NLT). ...read more

Scripture: Numbers 20:1-13

Denomination: Baptist

Excuses Are Like Noses

Contributed by David Mcgowin on Feb 9, 2006

Excuses are like noses, everybody has one....

Excuses Are Like Noses Exodus 4:1-13 01/22/06 Have you ever wondered what it would sound like if excuses for church related things were used elsewhere, such as at a ball game? Fortunately, someone came up with such a list, a list of church excuses but they are related to a ball game. 1) Every time ...read more

Scripture: Exodus 4:1-13

Denomination: Methodist

Falling Prey To Negative Messages?

Contributed by Wade Martin Hughes, Sr on Feb 10, 2006

Negative tongues are dangerous, but so are negative ears. We can see the negative and focus there or we can focus on Divine possibilities.

FALLING PREY TO THE NEGATIVE MESSAGE? THERE IS A NEGATIVE TRAP! FIXED FAITH OVERCOMES THE NEGATIVE! By Wade Martin Hughes, Sr. Kyfingers@aol.com TEXT: Psalm 112:7 He shall not be afraid of evil tidings: his heart is fixed, trusting in the Lord. PREY: ***ONE THAT IS HELPLESS AGAINST ...read more

Scripture: Joshua 14:7-14

Denomination: Assembly Of God