Sermons on Rod Of God:

The Tribulation Series

Contributed by Ian Humphrey on Nov 28, 2001

an exposition on Matt ch 24

DURING THE TRIBULATION Matthew 24 v. 15 - 44 - Matthew 24 & 25 Dealing with the Jews and not the church The tribulation itself v. 15 - 28 1.The Desecration of the temple (a) The Sacrifices will be stopped (b) The Temple will be polluted, and the (c) Image will be worshipped Revelation 13 v. 8 ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 24:15-44

Denomination: Holiness

A King In A Pit

Contributed by Jacob Holmes on Nov 21, 2002

how A prominent king can fall into "a horrible pit".

"A King In a Pit" David understood what it was like to be promoted to the province of the palace. Throughout the course of his life, he was a versatile shepherd, and a dominating king, so he understood the aspects of power that derived from both his Staff, and his Scepter..He developed ...read more

Scripture: 2 Samuel 5:12, Psalm 40:1-2

Denomination: Church Of God

Keys To Communicating Change As Shown By Christ

Contributed by Paul Fritz on Aug 15, 2001

Jesus prayed and relied on the Holy Spirit for every change. Lk.5:15,16 B. Jesus said, ``I have come not to do my own will, but the will of Him who has sent me.’’ Jn.6:38 C. Jesus told the Pharisees, ``You error because you do not know the scriptures

KEYS TO COMMUNICATING CHANGE AS SHOWN BY CHRIST A. Jesus prayed and relied on the Holy Spirit for every change. Lk.5:15,16 B. Jesus said, ``I have come not to do my own will, but the will of Him who has sent me.’’ Jn.6:38 C. Jesus told the Pharisees, ``You error because you do not know the ...read more

Scripture: Luke 5:15-16

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Four Problem Solving Approaches In Counseling

Contributed by Paul Fritz on Aug 19, 2001

Four Problem Solving Approaches in Counseling

Four Problem Solving Approaches in Counseling I Cor. 9:18-25 1. Innovative Learners - These are people who enjoy acquiring new ideas, methods, concepts, and experiences. a. Give them a reason why or why not something is true. b. Create an experience for them through an illustration, a ...read more

Scripture: 1 Corinthians 9:18-25

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Ephesus: A First Love Lost

Contributed by Roddy Chestnut on Oct 18, 2000

Thesis: A healthy church is one that never leaves its first love.

Thesis: A healthy church is one that never leaves its first love. Intro.: 1. What one first century church do we know more about than any other in NT? 2. Ephesus! a. Acts 19-20--establishment of church by Paul. b. Ephesians--letter written to correct some developing problems. c. 1 ...read more

Scripture: Revelation 2:1-7

Objects Of Passion Week

Contributed by Oris Hubbard on Feb 7, 2003

An illustrated sermon using various objects to tell the story of Passion Week.

First preached on March 13, 2002 am Objects of Holy Week Matthew 21:1-11 Rope - Used to tie the donkey upon which Jesus rode into Jerusalem. Garments - Laid upon the donkey and strewn in the streets. Branches - Waved and laid in the streets. Bag with coin money in it - The price for which ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 21:1-11

Denomination: Pentecostal

Last Words Of Paul Series

Contributed by Brian Atwood on Feb 7, 2003

These are the last recorded words of Paul. One’s last words often tell us where his priorities were.

It is significant that Paul’s last recorded words were to another preacher. Paul placed a great emphasis on the proclamation of the Word of God. He insisted on a certain level of job performance for himself and others who did the proclaiming. Since it is necessary for those who proclaim the Word ...read more

Scripture: 2 Timothy 4:1-22

Denomination: Baptist

Servant

Contributed by Lou Nicholes on Nov 19, 2004

In the opening verses of this letter Paul introduces himself to the believers in Rome. When he wrote this letter he had never been to Rome, so naturally he gave a brief description of himself and his special status in the church.

THOUGHTS ABOUT THE PASSAGE: John Kenneth Galbraith, in his autobiography, A Life in Our Times, illustrates the devotion of Emily Gloria Wilson, his family’s housekeeper: “It had been a wearying day, and I asked Emily to hold all telephone calls while I had a nap. Shortly thereafter the phone rang. ...read more

Scripture: Romans 1:1-7

Denomination: Baptist

Focusing On Unity

Contributed by Ralph Andrus on Mar 2, 2006

The difference between disagreement & harmony

Philip 4:2 " I exhort Euodias, and I exhort Syntyche, that they be of the same mind in the Lord." - Examples of Unity - Ecc. 4:9-12 I. Women’s Impact 1. Women were first preached too at Philippi. (Acts 16.12-15) - They became the first believers in Europe. 2. Lydia was gracious to Paul’s needs ...read more

Scripture: Philippians 4:2

Denomination: Baptist

Do You Love Him

Contributed by Gregory Thomas on Apr 2, 2008

Wednesday Night Bible Study on the responsibility of love.

Do You Love Him John 21: 15-17 15 So when they had dined, Jesus saith to Simon Peter, Simon, son of Jonas, lovest thou me more than these? He saith unto him, Yea, Lord; thou knowest that I love thee. He saith unto him, Feed my lambs. 16 He saith to him again the second time, ...read more

Scripture: John 21:15-17

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Equal In Dignity, Diverse In Function Series

Contributed by W Pat Cunningham on Jun 21, 2009

In our worship, we are all equal in dignity, but, as Jesus gave different ministries to his disciples, in and out of worship, we differ in function and service; that is the meaning of hierarchy.

Solemnity of Peter and Paul June 29, 2009 The readings for this solemnity help us to understand how it is that Christ left us–as a gift–a hierarchical Church. I was reading some fairly recent articles in Pastoral Music recently, and came across a rather angry one from a nun who was complaining ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 16:13-19

Denomination: Catholic

The Lord's Prayer

Contributed by Brian Credille on Jun 21, 2009

This message looks at the prayer Jesus prayed for His disciples, and for all who would believe in Him.

The prayer of Jesus found in the Sermon on the Mount is often called "The Lord’s Prayer." It would be more accurate to call it "The Model Prayer," because Jesus uses it to teach us how to pray. In John 17, we find a very personal, heartfelt prayer by our Lord. It is truly accurate to call it, "The ...read more

Scripture: John 17:1-26

Denomination: Baptist

James Intro Series

Contributed by Jimmy Haile on May 21, 2011

A study of the book of James

Who are these Tribes? Well this is a reference to Israel to the Jews! For the early Church primarily consisted of Jews. These Jews had been scattered abroad because of their Faith in Christ. This word-scattered means that they were scattered like seed. God permitted this test of the Jerusalem ...read more

Scripture: James 1:1-2

Denomination: Baptist

Work Shoes Series

Contributed by Rev Dr Randall M Deal Sr on Jul 1, 2011

The Big Idea: THE SECOND STEP IN CONFLICT RESOLUTION REQUIRES ME TO WORK ON MYSELF!

Outline, Devotional, Audio and Video available at http://bit.ly/ifAvNt. The Heart of Conflict…ME! Matthew 15:19 James 4:1-3 Put on MY work shoes… I DESIRE! > I DEMAND! > I JUDGE! > I PUNISH! I DESIRE… I can either trust God and seek my fulfillment in Him, or I can keep ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 15:19

Denomination: Baptist

Love Your Church And Give Yourself For It

Contributed by Jack Woodard on Jul 8, 2011

The duties each Christian has to their local church.

TEXT: EPHESIANS 5:25 TITLE: LOVE YOUR CHURCH and GIVE YOURSELF FOR IT AUTHOR: JACK WOODARD ___________________________________ Introduction: Let me suggest three things every member ought to do for their church. 1. GO TO IT BEFORE YOU GO ANYWHERE ELSE [Hebrews 10:25; 1 Corinthians ...read more

Scripture: Ephesians 5:25

Denomination: Baptist