Sermons on My Rod In Presence Of God:

In The Midst Of The Storm

Contributed by Johnny Knight on Jan 28, 2010

Not the absence of the storm, but peace in the middle of the storm. Maybe that's the kind of peace you need right now.

In the Midst of the Storm Text: Acts 27:22 It's not the absence of the storm, but peace in the middle of the storm is the kind of peace you need right now. That peace is portrayed for us in an incident in the life of Paul, in Acts 27. Paul is being transported to Rome for trial on this large ...read more

Scripture: Acts 27:22

Denomination: Assembly Of God

Grateful Worship

Contributed by Warner Pidgeon on Feb 24, 2010

A very short talk given at a midweek Communion service, looking at the firstfruits brought to the Temple. Today, our offerings should also be used to bless the foreigner, the asylum seeker and the Priest!

I wonder how you will react when in just a moment I rephrase verse eleven of this Bible reading. We’ve just heard about an important act of worship in the life of Israel. As a response of thanks and praise to God for bringing them into the Land he promised (26:3), worshippers were required ...read more

Scripture: Deuteronomy 26:1-11

Denomination: Anglican

Praising Church Leaders Series

Contributed by Paul Clemente on Feb 3, 2014

We are to appreciate our Church Leaders.

We will finish today our study of the first Letter to the Thessalonians. We spent a number of weeks with the last 16 verses of the letter because there are so many great instructions there for us! Last week we noted that every Christian is in the army of Jesus Christ and are in a battle which ...read more

Scripture: 1 Thessalonians 5:12-13

Denomination: Independent/Bible

Hold Fast!

Contributed by Bala Samson on Sep 18, 2013

It’s good to be successful but the most important call in our life is to be careful!

Hold fast! Revelations 3:11”Behold, I am coming quickly! Hold fast what you have, that no one may take your crown.” • It’s good to be successful but the most important call in our life is to be careful! • It’s fine to be ambitious and aggressively passionate ...read more

Scripture: Revelation 3:11

Denomination: Pentecostal

The Envoy

Contributed by Christopher Holdsworth on Sep 26, 2013

The commission of John was to prepare the way for Jesus, not to seek honour for himself. The message of the gospel is not about us, it is about Jesus!

THE ENVOY. John 1:6-8. “There was a man sent from God, whose name was John. The same came for a witness, to bear witness of the Light, that all men through him might believe. He was not that Light, but was sent to bear witness of that Light.” John the Evangelist has introduced the Word of God ...read more

Scripture: John 1:6-8

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Rubbing The World Wrong

Contributed by Jason Jones on May 6, 2013

Exposition of John

Text: John 14:6, Title: Rubbing the World Wrong, Date/Place: NRBC, 5/5/13, AM A. Opening illustration: Common thread among evangelicals in the 70’s, B. Background to passage: Night that Christ was betrayed, following the foot washing, last supper, betrayal C. Main thought: This is a main ...read more

Scripture: John 14:6

Denomination: Baptist

The Case For Moral Purity Series

Contributed by Donald Mcculley on Mar 19, 2019

Some people in Corinth had misconstrued Paul’s message about Christian liberty.

THE CASE FOR MORAL PURITY I CORINTHIANS 6:12-20 INTRODUCTION: Some people in Corinth had misconstrued Paul’s message about Christian liberty. They concluded that because they were free in Christ they could express their sexuality in any form. Sound anything like today? Paul writes to them ...read more

Scripture: 1 Corinthians 6:12-20

Denomination: Baptist

The Words Which Your Eyes Have Seen.

Contributed by Christopher Holdsworth on Aug 20, 2021

A whole life commitment.

THE WORDS WHICH YOUR EYES HAVE SEEN. Deuteronomy 4:1-2; Deuteronomy 4:6-9. The Greek title of this book, ‘Deuteronomy’ is translated as ‘the second giving of the law’. Israel has had a great history with their God, being ‘brought forth out of the furnace of Egypt to be unto HIM a ...read more

Scripture: Deuteronomy 4:1-2, Deuteronomy 4:6-9

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

No Condition Is Permanent Series

Contributed by Rudolf E. Y. Mensah on Dec 16, 2021

Your current condition cannot outweigh your future glory. No condition is permanent and so are your afflictions, sufferings and disappointments.

*OASIS EVENING WORD (OEW)* For our present troubles are small and won’t last very long. Yet they produce for us a glory that vastly outweighs them and will last forever! 2 Corinthians 4:17 NLT *NO CONDITION IS PERMANENT* Straightaway, your current condition cannot outweigh your future glory. No ...read more

Scripture: 2 Corinthians 4:17, Isaiah 43:2

Denomination: Charismatic

Letter To The Church In Ephesus Series

Contributed by Dr. Abraham Obadare on Sep 7, 2021

Do not lose sight of Jesus, your first love. You cannot serve two masters

1. Who is addressing the church? He who holds the seven stars in His right hand, who walks in the midst of the seven golden lampstands: 2. Their Deeds/works: Persevere, work hard, does not tolerate evil people, endure for Christ’s sake, never grows weary, maintained doctrinal integrity and exposed ...read more

Scripture: 1 John 4:1, Revelation 2:1-7, Matthew 24:11-13

Denomination: Pentecostal

Where Did We Come From 2 Series

Contributed by James Lee on Nov 14, 2014

Much of the information in this study comes from Dr. David Dewitt's book "Unraveling the Origins Controversy" and "Answers in Genesis"

HOW DID WE GET HERE? Slide 1 shows the Tree of evolution. What is the first thing you notice about the picture? Slide 2 shows the Creation orchard. What is the difference this picture and the tree of evolution? God created them after their own kind. Slide 3: Gen 1:11, 21, 24-26 NIV - 11 Then God ...read more

Denomination: Baptist

The Purpose Driven Prayer Series

Contributed by Donald Mcculley on Jun 10, 2019

Introduction: “Purpose” seems to be the buzz word today, wouldn’t you say? This text is the first of two prayers in the letter.

Introduction: “Purpose” seems to be the buzz word today, wouldn’t you say? This text is the first of two prayers in the letter. Its very position drives home its purpose. “For this reason” could look back to God’s blessings (1:3-14), or it could look forward to the news Paul had received about ...read more

Scripture: Ephesians 1:15-23

Denomination: Baptist

The Rebel Rouser Series

Contributed by Donald Mcculley on Jun 10, 2019

Only Jesus can rouse the rebel. In chapter one, Paul describes the Christians possessions. In chapter two, he speaks of the Christians position.

The Rebel Rouser Ephesians 2:1-10 Introduction: Only Jesus can rouse the rebel. In chapter one, Paul describes the Christians possessions. In chapter two, he speaks of the Christians position. I. The Predicament of the Lost (v.1-3) Paul describes the pre-Christian state. The person without ...read more

Scripture: Ephesians 2:1-10

Denomination: Baptist

Babylon- Isaiah's Prophesied Destruction Series

Contributed by Shawn Drake on Dec 27, 2022

This is the 4th Sermon in the Series "Biblical Cities- Babylon".

Series: Biblical Cities- Babylon [#4] BABYLON- ISAIAH’S PROPHESIED DESTRUCTION Psalm 137:1 Introduction: We are continuing in our study of Babylon. The city is the 2nd on the list of most mentions. Babylon is mentioned 286 times in the Bible. It means “the gate of god(s). Psalm 137:1 ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 137:1, Isaiah 13:17-22, Isaiah 14:12-20

Denomination: Baptist

Slaves To Satan Series

Contributed by Shaila Touchton on Dec 17, 2024

The Bible warns us that those who are successful by the world's standards may actually be slaves to Satan.

As believers, we are often tempted to measure success by the world's standards. We may look at those who have achieved wealth, fame, and power, and assume that they are living the "good life." However, the Bible warns us that those who are successful by the world's standards may ...read more

Scripture: 2 Corinthians 4:4, James 1:5