Sermons on My Rod In Presence Of God:

You're Right! You Don't Have To Get Baptized! Series

Contributed by Jason Smith on Sep 15, 2013

It is interesting how we can allow what we have always been taught by others to affect how we look at what the Bible teaches. The subject of baptism is one such subject in which what many have always been taught leads them to suppress the truth.

I have had many discussions about the subject of baptism with people, and it never fails that sometime during the discussion, they just deny what the scriptures say about the topic. They at times just say, “I deny what you are saying about about baptism,” ignoring the fact that all I am ...read more

Scripture: Romans 6:1-7

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Speak Only The Truth Series

Contributed by James Dorman on May 3, 2017

A look at the commandment to stop lying.

INTRO: AG: A pastor announced one Sunday that next Sunday he was going to preach on lying. And as preparation for the message he wanted the congregation to read the 17th chapter of Mark. The next Sunday the preacher began by asking those who read the 17th chapter of Mark to raise their hands. More ...read more

Scripture: Exodus 20:16

Denomination: Baptist

Climate Change And The Reformation Runup Series

Contributed by W Pat Cunningham on Sep 9, 2017

Global cooling, Ockham, the Black Plague and the place of faith.

Exaltation of the Holy Cross 2017 Revolution/Reformation The miracle of the bronze serpent is one of the most remarkable of the OT stories of Moses and the Israelites. Because of their infidelity, the people were afflicted and killed by seraph serpents. They repented, and Moses set up a symbol of ...read more

Scripture: Numbers 21:4-9

Denomination: Catholic

Is Christmas Pagan?

Contributed by I. Grant Spong on Dec 21, 2017

Is Christmas pagan? Is it okay for Christians to observe? Is Christmas even in the Bible?

Prelude Is Christmas pagan? Is it okay for Christians to observe? Is Christmas even in the Bible? Purpose: Let’s examine the worth of Christmas and why it’s a perfectly fine Christian celebration. Plan: Let’s ask some questions that are controversial in some churches and look at the story of ...read more

Scripture: Luke 2:1-40

Denomination: Baptist

Care In Caroling

Contributed by Perry Greene on Dec 26, 2017

Singing is a powerful tool for memory, especially at Christmas time.

1. “Memories” Lyrics 2. This time of year brings a flood of memories. a. Some are positive, some negative b. Yet, they are powerful 3. One powerful Memory-Maker is Singing a. “Carols” = hymns; songs, choruses, chants b. Even non-Christians enjoy Christmas Carols [The Jewish composer, Irving Berlin ...read more

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

The Best Way To Understand Jesus's Teachings Series

Contributed by W Pat Cunningham on Jan 13, 2018

The magisterium is a two-thousand year old gift.

Thursday of 2nd Week in Course 2018 Reformation/Revolution Our first lesson from First Samuel today documents the strong friendship that Jonathan, king Saul’s son, and David enjoyed. It also tells us that Saul was jealous of David because the people saw him as a better military leader than the ...read more

Scripture: Mark 3:7-12

Denomination: Catholic

Know And Watch

Contributed by Howard Gunter on Nov 30, 2018

As we get ready to celebrate the Birth of Christ, we shall also anticipate His Second Coming.

Weekend Message/Devotion December 1, 2018 Communion Sunday Luke 21:25-36 Know and Watch Have you somehow missed the message that we are entering the Christmas season? There is no source of public information that has failed to flood the airways, newsprint, telephone lines, store windows and ...read more

Scripture: Luke 21:25-36, Philippians 4:7, Revelation 22:20

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Faith, Fact Or Forgery?

Contributed by Tim May on Apr 5, 2015

Have you ever had your world rocked like Caiaphas? You know where you think you've got everything under control and then wham life sucker punches you? This is the emotion of Good Friday. But Easter has a counter punch.

INTRODUCTION - “What do you mean GONE!” These are the words of Caiaphas in the new TV Series titled AD, but they are also the words of the women when they came to the tomb. They are also the words of the disciples when the women report their findings. Truthfully, they are still our ...read more

Scripture: Luke 24:1-12

Denomination: Methodist

“remember Now Thy Creator”

Contributed by Ian Humphrey on Nov 7, 2015

“Remember now thy Creator”

Ecclesiastes 12:1-8 “Remember now thy Creator” Paul told Timothy, 40? “Let no man despise thy youth” (1 Tim. 4:12). 1. Remember Who? - thy Creator • Recognition. "Creator." ...read more

Scripture: Ecclesiastes 12:1-8

Denomination: Holiness

Jesus Christ Is More Than Ok.

Contributed by Gerald Roberts on Jul 30, 2014

The sermon shares how not ok we are but Jesus is ok enough to fix us despite our un ok situation.

“Jesus Christ is more than OK” Romans 3:10-18 1. We are not OK. The text today it starts out by saying that none of us are ok. • "There is no one righteous, not even one; 11 there is no one who understands, no one who seeks God. 2. Secondly the writer says ...read more

Scripture: Romans 3:10-18

Denomination: Methodist

Fall Of The Rich

Contributed by William R. Nabaza on Dec 7, 2011

I. EXORDIUM: Anyone rich here? Pls raise your hands. Have you seen a rich person? II. AUDIENCE PROFILE: Sitio Visaya/Villa Luisa/Waltermart III. OBJECTIVES: To show that being rich in this world is not the answer. IV. TEXT: James 1:11 For

I. EXORDIUM: Anyone rich here? Pls raise your hands. Have you seen a rich person? II. AUDIENCE PROFILE: Sitio Visaya/Villa Luisa/Waltermart III. OBJECTIVES: To show that being rich in this world is not the answer. IV. TEXT: James 1:11 For the sun rose with the hot wind and dried up the grass, ...read more

Scripture: James 1:11

Denomination: Pentecostal

Where Shall We Find Him?

Contributed by Gaither Bailey on Dec 23, 2009

A sermon for Christmas Eve Communion service.

Luke 2: 1 – 20 / Where Shall We Find Him? Intro: Sometimes I get the feeling that we are like folks who decided to throw a party to honor a very special friend. They sent out invitations, decorated the hall, & had the food catered. All the people came together at the designated time, but to ...read more

Scripture: Luke 2:1-20

Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

Understanding Jesus Series

Contributed by Daniel Bauder on Apr 26, 2008

Intoduction to I John

UNDERSTANDING JESUS Part One Adapted from a series of messages by Mike Wilkins I John 1:1-4 April 20, 2008 Broadway Baptist Church Rev Dan Bauder INTRODUCTION Today we are starting a series of messages from I I John entitled, “UNDERSTANDING JESUS.” The Gospel of John was written with ...read more

Scripture: 1 John 1:1-4

Denomination: Baptist

Paul And The Cross

Contributed by Gerald Roberts on Feb 14, 2020

Paul's life is the cross.

“Paul and The Cross” 1 Corinthians 2:1-12 (13-16) 1. The “preaching of the cross” was the distinctive message of the Apostle Paul. • The Cross for the Apostle was (The Center of the Gospel) The Main thing • The Cross to Paul was to be lived out every day a cross life, The Cross solves ...read more

Scripture: 1 Corinthians 2:1-12

Denomination: Methodist

What Is Death? Series

Contributed by Grant Adams on Mar 30, 2020

There is much interest today when it comes to the subject of death. People want to know about themselves, about loved ones. They want guarantees.

1. Death is something all men face a. Hebrews 9:27 b. Ecclesiastes 9:5 c. Ecclesiastes 8:8 2. Death is not to be feared. Revelation 1:17-18 a. Jesus conquered death. Hebrews 2:14-15 b. Jesus has changed death. 1 Thessalonians 4:14-15 c. Jesus controls death 3. In studying death, stay with the bible ...read more

Scripture: Hebrews 9:27, Ecclesiastes 9:5, 1 Thessalonians 4:14-15

Denomination: Baptist