Sermons on Chosen Rod:

Our Confidence In God Series

Contributed by David Phaneuf on Jul 31, 2003

"I shall not want... I will not fear... I will dwell..." -- three great affirmations expressing confidence in God who provides for our needs, protects us from harm, and promises us abundant and eternal life.

GREAT STORIES OF THE OLD TESTAMENT: OUR CONFIDENCE IN GOD (The Shepherds Psalm) Psalm 23 We have been looking at some of the Great STORIES of the Old Testament, stories of people and their encounters with God, stories of how God worked in someone’s life. Today’s sermon, however, is not strictly ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 23:1-6

Denomination: United Methodist

Wisdom For Families Series

Contributed by Chris Appleby on Aug 7, 2008

HOw can parents showe wisdom in the way they raise their children

We’ve spent 4 weeks reading through Ecclesiastes working out how that sort of wisdom literature fits with the rest of God’s revelation of himself and I hope we discovered that it fits well. But I thought we might round that series off with a short excursion into Proverbs, in particular to think ...read more

Scripture: Proverbs 4:1-27

Denomination: Anglican

The Only Forgotten Son Series

Contributed by Jeff Strite on Mar 24, 2008

The message of Isaiah 53 is so powerful it changes the lives of those who hear it. What is its message and what gives it the power to change our lives?

OPEN: A few weeks from now we’re going to have the “Holy Hands For Christ” Sign Corp perform here at church. It’s a group dedicated to ministering to the deaf and the hearing impaired. They’ll put on their concerts, not so much to entertain as to raise money to buy hearing aides and other helpful ...read more

Scripture: Isaiah 53:1-12

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Live Good Lives Series

Contributed by Steve Shepherd on Aug 15, 2009

1- Live good lives because we are aliens 2- Live good lives because sin wars against the soul 3- Live good lives because God must be glorified

INTRO.- ILL.- A woman and her little girl were visiting the grave of the little girl’s grandmother. On their way through the cemetery back to the car, the little girl asked, "Mommy, do they ever bury two people in the same grave?" "Of course not, dear." replied the mother, "Why would you think ...read more

Scripture: 1 Peter 2:11-12

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

"What Kind Of Guy Is God?"

Contributed by Scott Bayles on Aug 25, 2009

Expository sermon based on Paul’s sermon on Mars Hill about the Unknown God. What kind of guy is God? He’s a creative, caring, and commanding God. Powerpoint avaible if you email me.

THE UNKNOWN GOD Scott R. Bayles, preacher First Christian Church, Rosiclare, IL At a Youth for Christ rally a curious college student once posed a provocative question to the great mass-evangelist, Billy Graham. He asked, “What kind of guy is God?” He may not have realized it at the time, but ...read more

Scripture: Acts 17:20-31

Denomination: Christian Church

Strength From The Shepherd

Contributed by John Dobbs on Jul 24, 2019

The Shepherd Psalm is so familiar but it is so full of encouragement.

STRENGTH FROM THE SHEPHERD PSALM Introduction Passages That Strengthen Me is a great theme for a series of messages. When we turn to the Scriptures for the strength we can truly find what we need. Everyone in this room has needed to find strength for difficult days. Ephesians 3:16 I pray that ...read more

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Psalm 110 Series

Contributed by Sam Mccormick on Mar 15, 2020

A rare conversation between two Lords - the LORD and the Lord. The enemies of the second Lord are to be put under his feet, and he is to be a high priest forever after the priestly order of Melchizedek. What is the order of Melchizedek?

For Sermon Central researchers: I have posted a series of 15 sermons on the Psalms. In recent personal studies I have found the psalms to be richer and more thought-provoking than I had fully appreciated. I had too often swept swiftly through psalms without slowing down to inquire as thoroughly as ...read more

Scripture: Acts 8:1, Romans 3:4, Hebrews 1:7-8, Psalm 110:1-7, Genesis 24:9, Isaiah 53:2, Hebrews 7:2, Revelation 12:7-12, Exodus 4:2  (view more)  (view less)

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Sanctify God

Contributed by David Dunn on Oct 31, 2025

To sanctify God is to reveal His true character through ours — holiness displayed in everyday grace, patience, and quiet integrity.

INTRODUCTION — THE HIDDEN RECORDER A friend of mine once hid a little cassette recorder behind his sofa before company came for dinner. He wanted to see what people really said when they felt safe. All evening the conversation seemed ordinary — a few laughs, a few complaints. But one guest began ...read more

Scripture: 1 Peter 3:15, Numbers 20:12, Matthew 6:9, Philippians 2:13, Psalm 51:10  (view more)  (view less)

Denomination: Seventh-Day Adventist

The Two Witnesses (And Why We Should Be Like Them) Series

Contributed by Dr. Bradford Reaves on Jun 21, 2022

The two olive trees are producing the oil that goes into the bowl that is disseminated out of the seven spouts that goes into the lamps to keep the light burning. Here is a spontaneous, automatic oil supply with no human agency; this is by God alone

Dr. Bradford Reaves Crossway Christian Fellowship Hagerstown, MD www.mycrossway.org View This message at: Part 1: https://mycrossway.churchcenter.com/episodes/131733 Part 2: https://mycrossway.churchcenter.com/episodes/133598 I. The Tribulation Temple Revelation 11:1–2 ESV 1 Then I was ...read more

Scripture: Revelation 11:1-14

Denomination: Brethren

4th Sunday Of Easter, Year A. Series

Contributed by Christopher Holdsworth on Jan 30, 2023

APRIL 30th, 2023.

Acts 2:42-47, Psalm 23:1-6, 1 Peter 2:19-25, John 10:1-10. A). A PATTERN OF DEVOTION. Acts 2:42-47. Three thousand souls ‘gladly received (Peter’s) word’ and ‘were baptised’ that day (cf. Acts 2:41) - yet the revival of Pentecost was not yet over. To substantiate that we should realise the ...read more

Scripture: Acts 2:42-47, Psalm 23:1-6, 1 Peter 2:19-25, John 10:1-10

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

A Christmas Peace Worth Waiting For Series

Contributed by Scott Maze on Nov 8, 2021

There are “Bethlehems” in North Carolina, Pennsylvania, Alabama, Georgia, and even Texas. In fact, I located twenty-eight towns named Bethlehem around the globe and in the United States. They have streets named Manger Avenue and Shepherd Street. But Bethlehem hasn’t always been so prominent.

Merry Christmas to you all. I look forward to seeing a lot of our church family during tonight’s three Christmas Eve services. Take a Bible and find Micah 5 (page 989 in pew Bible) and Matthew 2. You could call our series Christmas in the Old Testament. Centuries before Mary and Joseph, the Wise ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 2:1-6, Micah 5:1-6

Denomination: Baptist

Saul & Ananias

Contributed by Jeff Hughes on Jun 24, 2003

Saul is visited by Ananias, and brought into the fold of the church at Damascus.

Saul and Ananias Acts 9:10 – 9:22 Jeff Hughes – June 21, 2003 Calvary Chapel Aggieland I. Introduction a. Last week, we saw Saul as he had an encounter with the Lord on the road to Damascus. Saul was stopped in his tracks while he was on a mission to go round up a bunch of Christians there. b. As ...read more

Scripture: Acts 9:10-22

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Who Am I?

Contributed by Rev Dr Randall M Deal Sr on Mar 16, 2008

The BIG IDEA: Decide to live like the person God made you to be!

“WHO are you?” January 27, 2008 Dr. Randy Deal You were fearfully and wonderfully made! Genesis 1:27, Psalm 139:13-16, Isaiah 49:15-16 The Story of Mephibosheth 2 Samuel 9 God’s grace is far more than His forgiveness; it’s His unmerited favor! 1 Corinthians 15:9-10, 2 Corinthians ...read more

Scripture: 2 Samuel 9:1-13

Denomination: Baptist

Apostolic Discipline

Contributed by Ian Johnson on Jul 2, 2004

In the 1500’s John Calvin wrote "What in the world will happen if every man is allowed to do as they please?" We are living in a time he predicted would come. We must return to Apostolic disciplne in the Church.

APOSTOLIC DISCIPLINE RESTORED TO THE CHURCH. 11 July 2004 Ian Johnson Papatoetoe Elim Church. THE MAN WHO DIDNT WANT TO GO TO CHURCH I am reminded of a story about a person who didn’t want to go to Church. He told his mother this and she told him that he had to go. "But mom, they don’t like me ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 16:18-20

Denomination: Pentecostal

With A Child's Heart

Contributed by Joseph Comage on Aug 4, 2005

The church is responsible to train and feed the New Born Christian in the ways of the Lord

With a Childs Heart Proverbs 22:6 6 Train up a child in the way he should go, and when he is old he will not depart from it. When we speak of a child, it can mean different things. ľ There is the child that is an infant. ľ There is the child of God. ľ There is a New Born Christian Child. Every ...read more

Scripture: Proverbs 22:6

Denomination: Independent/Bible