Sermons on Measuring Rod:

Getting To Know God - Part 4 - The God Of Encouragement Series

Contributed by Stephen Belokur on Oct 8, 2019

The Lord God is always calling us to endure. Sometimes we need consolation in the struggle and encouragement to continue. Once again this is something the Lord gives to us but we are to share it with others. Let us all be sons and daughters of encouragement!

Getting To Know God - Part 4 - The God of Encouragement Please stand as we read our newest memory Scripture together … Jude 1:24-25 “To Him who is able to keep you from stumbling and to present you before his glorious presence without fault and with great joy – “To the only God our Savior be ...read more

Scripture: Romans 15:1-13, Romans 15:4-5, 2 Corinthians 11:24-28

Denomination: Nazarene

Dirty Water? Throw The Baby Away?

Contributed by Wade Martin Hughes, Sr on Mar 24, 2021

On the radio I heard the testimony of a man that the pastor told him: WE DON'T WANT PEOPLE LIKE YOU! The man is a Christian doctor and book author today.

DON’T THROW THE BABY OUT? By Wade Martin Hughes, Sr. Kyfingers@aol.com We don't not accept abortion... physical or spiritual. We have an idiomatic ...read more

Scripture: Isaiah 11:1, Luke 23:42, 2 Corinthians 10:12

Denomination: Assembly Of God

The Valley Syndrome

Contributed by James Thornton on May 15, 2013

Location do not play a big factor when It comes to God blessing you.

THE VALLEY SYNDROME Deu 11:8 Therefore shall ye keep all the commandments which I command you this day, that ye may be strong, and go in and possess the land, whither ye go to possess it; Deu 11:9 And that ye may prolong your days in the land, which the LORD sware unto your fathers to give ...read more

Scripture: Deuteronomy 11:8-11

Denomination: Apostolic

Grace At Work 15 - Pastor Teacher2 Series

Contributed by Dan Cormie on Feb 23, 2013

Ministry Gifts - Pastor Teacher The What - The pastor, elder, is to shepherd God’s flock; an underling of the Chief Shepherd. The How - The shepherding God’s flock is accomplished by the teaching of God’s Word.

Dakota Community Church February 24, 2013 Grace at Work - 15 Pastor Teacher 2 Ephesians 4:11-13 11 It was he who gave some to be apostles, some to be prophets, some to be evangelists, and some to be pastors and teachers, 12 to prepare God’s people for works of service, so that the body of ...read more

Scripture: Ephesians 4:1-13

Denomination: Mennonite

Grace For The Humble

Contributed by Larry Grant on Jul 16, 2023

King Rehoboam walked away from God, refusing to serve the Lord like David his grandfather or Solomon his father. He simply refused to commit his life to God and he and his people paid a terribly high price. God is worthy of our very best. A we must humble ourselves and give it.

2 Chronicles 12:1-10 Grace for the Humble July 16, 2023 The Apostle Peter says, “God resists the proud but gives grace to the humble.” Therefore humble yourselves under the mighty hand of God, that He may exalt you in due time, casting all your care upon Him, for He cares for you. When ...read more

Scripture: 2 Chronicles 12:1-10

Denomination: Baptist

Walk Worthy Series

Contributed by Rev. Dr. Andrew B Natarajan on Oct 10, 2025

Walk worthy of your call is a constant reminders for everyone who is deviating from the primary call and commitment to the Lord Jesus Christ. The world was not worthy for the saints. We need to walk with God. Is it possible? Yes.

AMC, 05.10.2025 Text: Ephesians 4:1-13, Theme: Walk worthy of your Call   Greetings: The Lord is good and His love endures forever!   Text analysis: ‘Live a life worthy of the calling you have received.’ (Ephesians 4:1),‘Make every effort to keep the unity’ (Ephesians 4:3), ‘to ...read more

Scripture: Ephesians 4:1-13

Denomination: Methodist

It Is A Duty To Be Joyful Always

Contributed by Glenn Pease on Feb 2, 2023

You will note that Paul does not write that believers are to be joyful often or frequently. He says it plainly that we are to be joyful always. This means we are to be perpetually joyful, and anything we are to be ever doing becomes a duty.

You will note that Paul does not write that believers are to be joyful often or frequently. He says it plainly that we are to be joyful always. This means we are to be perpetually joyful, and anything we are to be ever doing becomes a duty. There is to be no time in our lives where we have the ...read more

Scripture: 1 Thessalonians 5:16

In Pursuit Of A Clear/Cleansed Conscience

Contributed by Byron Sherman on Sep 6, 2011

The writer to the Hebrews encouraged his audience to pursue a radically transformed/cleansed conscience. People(with religious tendencies--everyone!) are in need of a radically transformed conscience. How can we pursue it? The pursuit of a clear consci

In PURSUIT Of A CLEAR/Cleansed CONSCIENCE—Hebrews 9:1-14 Attention: A young boy called the pastor of a local church to ask the pastor to come by to pray for his mother who had been very ill with the flu. The pastor knew the family & was aware they were members of another church down the ...read more

Scripture: Hebrews 9:1-14

Denomination: Baptist

The Lord Is My Shepherd

Contributed by Jerry Smith on Feb 6, 2014

Psalm 23 is a commonly known, oft-quoted Psalm which many have memorized or display promptly in their homes. However, from the very beginning of the Psalm, we see that it is quite personal.

THE LORD IS MY SHEPHERD Perhaps as a shepherd, David often mused or thought on the things of the Lord. The word muse means to think, ponder, or consider. Psalm 23, is evidence that David spent time considering and meditating on God ("musing"). How much the Lord might reveal to us about Himself if ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 23:1-6

Denomination: Independent/Bible

Divine Connection With Destiny

Contributed by Peter Balogun on Aug 9, 2010

how do I fulfil destiny?

DIVINE CONNECTION WITH DESTINY And there was delivered unto him the book of the prophet Esaias. And when he had opened the book, he found the place where it was written…Luke 4:17 Everybody in life needs something to be delivered into his hand to fulfil destiny. We keep seeking for things in ...read more

Scripture: Luke 4:17

Denomination: Pentecostal

Connected With Destiny

Contributed by Peter Balogun on Mar 1, 2010

A prayer provoking sermon on Destiny

DIVINE CONNECTION WITH DESTINY And there was delivered unto him the book of the prophet Esaias. And when he had opened the book, he found the place where it was written…Luke 4:17 Everybody in life needs something to be delivered into his hand to fulfil destiny. We keep seeking for things in ...read more

Scripture: Luke 4:17

Denomination: Pentecostal

Parental Responsibilites (Pt 1 Of 2)

Contributed by Jimmy Dillon on Sep 7, 2007

This message lays out some of the responsiblities that we have in parenting our children in the ways of the Lord.

Sermon: “Parental Responsibilities” (part 1 of two parts) Passage: Deut 6:6-9 - We have been talking about FAMILY and how it MATTERS - Family is important - Home brings security - Choose you this day… (Josh 24:15) - Today…parenting…at times I have failed miserably…but I also have done some ...read more

Scripture: Deuteronomy 6:6-9

Denomination: Baptist

Small Things

Contributed by Jimmy Haile on Apr 16, 2013

Don't look down on small things

Verse 7-Philip answered Him, “Two hundred denarii worth of bread is not sufficient for them, that every one of them may have a little.” Philip looked at the crowd and try to figure out how to solve the problem. He was trying to find a course out of the crisis! But when he looked at ...read more

Scripture: John 6:7-9

Denomination: Baptist

The Power Of Listening PRO Sermon

Contributed by Sermon Research Assistant on Sep 25, 2025

When facing impossible situations, trust that God is present, fighting for you, making a way, and calling you to move forward in faith and prayer.

If you’ve ever felt hemmed in—pressure in front of you, problems behind you, and panic rising inside you—you’re in familiar company. The people of God have been there. Red Sea ahead, Pharaoh behind, fear within. And right in the middle of that tight place, God whispered hope. He always does. He has ...read more

Scripture: Exodus 14:14-28

Topics: Empowerment, Responsibility

Walking Through The Valley

Contributed by David Dewitt on Sep 10, 2006

This is a 9/11 remembrance message

Walking through the Valley Psalm 23:4 September 10, 2006 Morning Service Lisa Beamer’s coat closet is now filled with things she never wanted to own. There are large plastic containers filled with thousands of postcards and letters from people all over the world. There are also songs, poems, ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 23:4

Denomination: Church Of God