Sermons on My Rod In Presence Of God:

Your Salvation Angers The Devil

Contributed by Richard Papafio on May 20, 2018

The devil attacks you suddenly or planned because of your salvation you have from Jesus

May the peace of the Lord be with you. Topic: YOUR SALVATION ANGERS THE DEVIL Acts 5:17-25 King James Version (KJV) 17 Then the high priest rose up, and all they that were with him, (which is the sect of the Sadducees,) and were filled with indignation, 18 And laid their hands on the apostles, ...read more

Scripture: Acts 5:17-25

Denomination: Charismatic

Life Out Of Focus Series

Contributed by Ralph Andrus on Dec 7, 2011

1. Mad Focus 2. Bad Focus 3. Sad Focus 4. Glad Focus

- Out of focus – Not clear, distorted - Can’t make out what it is > VIDEO – 011 Life Out of focus 9/11 Tribute The Sept. 11 terrorists hijacked four passenger jets. -Two into World Trade Center - A third plane was crashed into the - Fourth in a field near Shanksville, Pa., ...read more

Scripture: John 8:1-11

Denomination: Baptist

A Father's Heart

Contributed by James Lee on Oct 17, 2012

The parable of the Prodigal son is the third of the “Lost” parables but there is something different about this one.

The parable of the Prodigal son is the third of the “Lost” parables but there is something different about this one. In the parable of the lost sheep, the shepherd goes out looking for the lost sheep. In the parable of the lost coin, the woman turns the house upside down trying to find ...read more

Scripture: Luke 15:11-24

Denomination: Baptist

Waiting For Power

Contributed by Jerry Mckee on Oct 21, 2012

Just before Jesus took Him place in Heaven He told the disciples to wait. They were to wait for the Holy Spirit to give them power. Today, Jesus may still be telling us to wait for His power. We must take a position of prayer and patience until the Holy S

I. Background of Acts A. Written by Luke 1. Was a physician 2. Possibly cared for Paul when he was ill B. Written to Theophilus - vs. 1 1. His name means “Friend of God” or “lover of God” 2. Luke 1:3-4, Luke calls him “Most Excellent Theophilus” which is a ...read more

Scripture: Acts 1:1-14

Denomination: *other

The Manifestation Gifts - The Working Of Miracles

Contributed by Jeff Van Wyk on Mar 22, 2013

Spiritual gifts are manifestations of the Holy Spirit. These gifts belong to the church and are supernatural manifestations of the Holy Spirit and are manifest through Spirit-filled believers. These manifestations are visible expressions of the Holy Sp

The Manifestation Gifts - The working of miracles 1 Corinthians 12:7-11 - But the manifestation of the Spirit is given to each one for the profit of all: for to one is given the word of wisdom through the Spirit, to another the word of knowledge through the same Spirit, to another faith by the ...read more

Scripture: 1 Corinthians 12:7-11

Denomination: Charismatic

The Light

Contributed by I. Grant Spong on Dec 12, 2017

Who is the light? How are we, like John, not the light? What does light change?

Prelude Who is the light? How are we, like John, not the light? What does light change? Purpose: Let’s learn to testify of the Light. Plan: Let’s look at John 1:6-8, 19-28 and John the Baptist as a witness who gave testimony about the One. John 1:6-7a Witness In John 1:6-7a we read, “There was ...read more

Denomination: Baptist

Nineteenth Sunday In Ordinary Time, Cycle A - 19th Sunday, Year A -- Walking On Water

Contributed by Paul Andrew on May 30, 2020

There is an element of test in Peter’s condition, “Lord, if it is you, command me to come to you on the water.” Peter asking Jesus “to command” him suggests the alignment of Peter’s will with the will of the Lord.

IN THAT BOAT, which the church has always identified as herself, is where we want to be because it can provide the sure way for us to get to the other shore, to heaven; and, in this life, take us to new horizons. But along the way we are caught in a storm and face danger. 1.We need to pray ...read more

Scripture: 1 Kings 19:9-13, Matthew 14:22-33

Denomination: Catholic

The Thousand Years (Revelation 20)

Contributed by I. Grant Spong on Nov 25, 2020

The time of world peace will finally come. Whether it is a literal or symbolic period of a thousand years is not as important as its arrival. It will be here at last, as described in Revelation 20.

The time of world peace will finally come. Whether it is a literal or symbolic period of a thousand years is not as important as its arrival. It will be here at last, as described in Revelation 20. Revelation 20:1 And I saw an angel come down from heaven, having the key of the bottomless pit and a ...read more

Denomination: Baptist

Water: Survival Or Salvation?

Contributed by The Rev Deniray Mueller on Mar 11, 2020

water may maintain our bodies, but living water nourishes our soul

Jesus, tired out by his journey, was sitting by the well. It was about noon. A Samaritan woman came to draw water, and Jesus said to her, "Give me a drink." (His disciples had gone to the city to buy food.) The Samaritan woman said to him, "How is it that you, a Jew, ask a drink of ...read more

Scripture: John 4:6-15

Denomination: Episcopal

A Spiritual Thirst Series

Contributed by Dr John Singarayar Svd on Feb 27, 2023

The Third Sunday of the Lent

A Spiritual Thirst Scripture Exodus 17:3-7, Romans 5:1-2, Romans 5:5-8, John 4:5-42. Reflection Dear sisters and brothers, A thirst could be physical. A thirst could be spiritual. It can be both, as in the case of the unnamed woman who meets Jesus by Jacob’s well, given to us in today’s ...read more

Scripture: Exodus 17:3-7, Romans 5:1-2, Romans 5:5-8, John 4:5-42

Denomination: Other

A Song For The Upright.

Contributed by Christopher Holdsworth on Mar 20, 2023

A joyous response of praise to the covenant love of the LORD.

A SONG FOR THE UPRIGHT. Psalm 33:1-12. PSALM 33:1. We see first of all the exhortation: “Rejoice in the LORD” (cf. Philippians 4:4). Joy is a fruit of the Spirit (cf. Galatians 5:22-23). When we abide in Jesus the true vine, not only do we dwell in His love, but we also partake of His joy (cf. ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 33:1-12

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Cities Of Refuge (Deuteronomy 19)

Contributed by I. Grant Spong on Jan 6, 2025

How did Jesus make the laws against murder even stricter? Let's begin in Deuteronomy 19.

What were the laws about manslaughter, murder, property markers and witnesses? Did Jesus make the law against murder even stronger, applying it to our hearts? Let’s look at Deuteronomy 19. What was the law regarding cities of refuge for those involved in manslaughter? When the Lord your God cuts ...read more

Denomination: Baptist

Revival That Should Have Been

Contributed by Craig Benner on Jun 17, 2025

A fabulous start does not guarantee a fantastic finish.

Almost Winning is still Losing 2 Kings 11; 12:1-16 Jehoash - the king who could have been miraculously great. IL.: Frank Robinson, the first black Major League Baseball manager, is credited to be the first one to coin the phrase, "almost only counts in horseshoes and hand grenades". It ...read more

Denomination: Pentecostal

Revival For The Sons Of Thunder Series

Contributed by I. Grant Spong on Sep 18, 2021

The two sons of thunder, sons of Zebedee, were interesting apostles. How did revival change both of them?

The two sons of thunder, sons of Zebedee, were interesting apostles. How did revival change both of them? 1) James the Son of Zebedee’s Revival Can someone with impetuous and unwise passion be useful in God’s work? Notice what Matthew records, “And going on from there he saw two other brothers, ...read more

Denomination: Baptist

Overcoming Exclusivity (Acts 11)

Contributed by I. Grant Spong on Aug 25, 2025

Do we think that we are exclusive, the one true church?

Were Old Testament laws of exclusivity based upon ethnicity or avoiding pagan practices like idolatry and child sacrifice? Should we therefore exclude people of different ethnicities from the church who have the same faith in Christ? Let’s look at Acts 11. Did the Jerusalem church question why ...read more

Denomination: Baptist