Sermons on My Rod In Presence Of God:

Fishers Of Men Series

Contributed by Paul Clemente on Oct 3, 2011

If we do not allow anything to get in the way of following Jesus Christ, we will be “fishers of men” as well, leading them to be saved from their sins!

A couple of questions to start out with: Who was the first person that Jesus called to be one of the 12 Disciples? Open your Bibles briefly to John 1:37….. Now, what was the big Lake or Sea near Nazareth where Jesus grew up? Of the original 12, how many were fishermen? = at least 7 (John ...read more

Scripture: Luke 5:1-11

Denomination: Independent/Bible

Halloween, The Devils Tools Year Around.

Contributed by Ronnie Miller on Jul 31, 2011

Folks, we live in a world today that we should sift all our children’s activities and things that they are exposed to each day as though we were looking and inspecting the candy they get on Halloween night and throw out the things that look suspicious

Halloween, The Devils tools year around. Folks, we live in a world today that we should sift all our children’s activities and things that they are exposed to each day as though we were looking and inspecting the candy they get on Halloween night and throw out the things that look suspicious. I ...read more

Scripture: 1 Peter 5:6-11

Denomination: Baptist

Worry Cancels Faith

Contributed by Dr. David Wesner on Jun 2, 2015

Worrying causes us to make foolish decisions. Foolish decisions result in painful consequences. Painful consequences rob us of our faith.

Matthew 6:25-34 "Therefore I tell you, do not worry about your life, what you will eat or drink; or about your body, what you will wear. Is not life more important than food, and the body more important than clothes? 26 Look at the birds of the air; they do not sow or reap or store away in barns, ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 6:25-33

Denomination: Charismatic

How We Become Built Up In The Faith Series

Contributed by Patrick O'loughlin on May 14, 2017

We are called to be built up in the faith

This month we are doing a series on “What is the church.” Last week we heard from Gregory that the church is made up of Called out people. Today we are going to see that the church is made up of called out people who are being built up in the most holy faith. So first we are called and next we are ...read more

Scripture: Acts 20:32

Denomination: Assembly Of God

09 - James 4:11-17 Series

Contributed by Michael Collins on Aug 29, 2021

This is the 9th of 11 Studies on the Book of James, where James tells us why we should not slander one another, and why we should not boast about tomorrow.

James 4:11-12 11 Do not speak evil of one another, brethren. He who speaks evil of a brother and judges his brother, speaks evil of the law and judges the law. But if you judge the law, you are not a doer of the law but a judge. 12 There is one Lawgiver, who is able to save and to destroy. Who are ...read more

Scripture: James 4:11-17

Denomination: Independent/Bible

Revive Us Again!

Contributed by Lane Hastie on Jul 29, 2020

Our world is a mess...and human weapons don't work on supernatural problems. The problem is sin...and the answer is Jesus. We need revival.

REVIVE US AGAIN! Talk for a moment about what "revival" isn't: A crowd doesn't mean a church is experiencing revival. Human charisma can attract a crowd. It's not something we can "schedule" or "produce" 1. We Need Revival Revival: restoration to ...read more

Scripture: Hosea 6:3

Denomination: Assembly Of God

Jesus, The Bread Of Life | The Prescription For Anorexic Christians

Contributed by Thomas Clawser on Aug 12, 2018

Is your spiritual appetite great enough to help you grow in Christ? Are you starving, or well fed?

Pat Summerall, the well-known sports announcer, overcame alcoholism and became a follower of Christ in his late sixties. After his conversion and baptism, he immersed himself in God’s word through prayer meetings and Bible studies: "It's like an alcoholic looking for a drink,” Summerall says. If ...read more

Scripture: John 6:35-51

Denomination: Other

How To Kill A Church Series

Contributed by Jerry Shirley on Apr 26, 2009

The angel at the tomb said, ‘why seek the living among the dead?’ And many are finding it true as they seek a church. Corinth was a defiled, divided, and thus disgraced place, but there was hope! Link inc. to formatted text, audio, PowerPoint.

How to Kill a Church I Corinthians 1:1-17 http://gbcdecatur.org/sermons/KillChurch.html “Jesus, yes! The church, no!” That was a popular slogan in the 60s...or so I’m told. And it seems to be a revived notion today as many are put off by organized religion. I believe that could have been ...read more

Scripture: 1 Corinthians 1:1-17

Denomination: Baptist

A Divine Birth Announcement

Contributed by John White on Dec 14, 2019

There's something about a birth and birthdays that is intrinisically exciting. A new life begins,,,,,,,,

A DIVINE BIRTH ANNOUNCEMENT Luke 1:26-38, Matthew 1:18-25 Introduction: , There's something about a birth and birthdays that is intrinisically exciting. A new life begins, a new personality comes into existence and another creature made in the image of Go walks onto the stage of the universe. ...read more

Scripture: Luke 1:26-38, Matthew 1:18-25

Denomination: Baptist

Genesis Vocabulary

Contributed by I. Grant Spong on Mar 15, 2022

Let’s look at Genesis and why it’s important. Let’s first of all look at some vocabulary that may need a little clarification.

Let’s look at Genesis and why it’s important. Let’s first of all look at some vocabulary that may need a little clarification. Day Read Genesis 1-2 and notice how the context defines the meaning of words. For instance, how is the word day defined at least three different ways in Genesis ...read more

Scripture: Romans 1:20, Psalm 19:1-4, Matthew 19:4

Denomination: Baptist

Should Christians Get Involved In Politics?

Contributed by Antonio Manaytay on Jul 18, 2024

As followers of Christ, we are called to be salt and light in the world (Matthew 5:13-16). This calling extends to every area of our lives, including our engagement with political and civic matters.

Good morning, beloved brothers and sisters in Christ. Today, we are going to address a topic that has sparked much debate among believers: should Christians get involved in politics? As followers of Christ, we are called to be salt and light in the world (Matthew 5:13-16). This calling extends to ...read more

Scripture: Romans 13:1-7

Denomination: Pentecostal

Am I Using Faulty Tools?

Contributed by Chris Swanson on Jan 30, 2023

The simple things or actions during our Christian walk of faith are just as important as with the things that seem major.

2 Kings 6:1-7 Elisha has now succeeded Elijah as a prophet to the Northern Kingdom (2 Kings 2:1-18). He has by now already prophesied and God has performed a few miracles through him. But now we will see something peculiar, he makes an axe head float. This situation shows how God cares for His ...read more

Scripture: 2 Kings 6:1

Denomination: Independent/Bible

Tested Again – The Power Of Consistent Character Series

Contributed by Rev. Samuel Arimoro on Jul 4, 2025

True character is not revealed in a single moment—it is proven over time.

TESTED AGAIN – THE POWER OF CONSISTENT CHARACTER By Rev. Samuel Arimoro Main Text: 1 Samuel 26 Supporting Texts: Proverbs 11:3, Psalm 26:1–2, Galatians 6:9, James 1:12, Hebrews 13:18 INTRODUCTION: True character is not revealed in a single moment—it is proven over time. In 1 Samuel 26, David ...read more

Denomination: Assembly Of God

Defection, Deception & Destruction Of The Gospel Series

Contributed by Matthew Kratz on Aug 11, 2018

In Galatians 1:6–9 we see the dangers of: 1) Defection (Galatians 1:6), 2) Deception (Galatians 1:7), and 3) Destruction (Galatians 1:8-9) of those who would pervert the Gospel of Grace.

Every culture has unique expressions that can seem foreign to others. For one who is astonished, the British have the expression that one is “gob-smacked.” “Gob” is slang for “mouth.” To be smacked is to be slapped with an open hand. So someone who is “gob-smacked” opens his mouth, claps his hand ...read more

Scripture: Galatians 1:6-9

Denomination: Other

Jesus Is Our King On The Cross

Contributed by Timm Meyer on Nov 29, 2003

PENTECOST LAST(C)/CHRIST THE KING - Jesus is our King on the cross who is mocked by unbelievers but confessed by believers.

JESUS IS OUR KING ON THE CROSS Luke 23:35-43 - November 24, 2003 LUKE 23:35-43 35The people stood watching, and the rulers even sneered at him. They said, "He saved others; let him save himself if he is the Christ of God, the Chosen One." 36The soldiers also came up and mocked him. ...read more

Scripture: Luke 23:35-43

Denomination: Lutheran