Sermons on Rods:

The Difficulty Of Divorce Series

Contributed by Allen James on Apr 6, 2010

The fourth message in a 7-Part Series, Shift - A New Way of Thinking. Today's challenging message from Matthew 5:31-32 explores Jesus' teaching on divorce.

The Difficulty of Divorce (Matt 5:31-32; 19:1-12; Deut 24:1-4) VIDEO… The difficulty of divorce – it has a ripple effect – all of us have been impacted in some way… difficult to experience… difficult to discuss… its difficult outside the church… ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 5:31-32

Denomination: Baptist

A Child's Bill Of Rights

Contributed by Oris Hubbard on Jun 16, 2007

Good for Father’s Day or Children’s Day. Children have God-ordained spiritual rights. Adults have a responsibility before God to fulfill them.

A Child’s Bill of Rights Psalm 127:3-5 Matthew 18:5,6 Introduction: A father is God’s physical representative in the home. It is the responsibility of the father (and the mother to a lesser degree) to be an example of God before his children. If a father gives a misrepresentation of God, his ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 127:3-5

Denomination: Pentecostal

Exodus 21 - An Eye For An Eye! I Want My Revenge! Series

Contributed by Ross Cochrane on Dec 28, 2009

God speaks to me of recompense not vengeance, punishment but not cruelty, deterring crime and not accepting bad behaviour. As I love and serve Him I take on His character and I can be just and fair.

Exodus 21 - An Eye for an Eye Exodus 21 is where Israel is given instructions regarding slaves, violence and restitution. You won’t believe some of the things that are covered here, from buying slaves to an ox falling accidently in a ditch. Rules and regulations. This is where we come across those ...read more

Scripture: Exodus 21:1-36

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

"What I Have Learned"

Contributed by Gerald Roberts on Jun 1, 2016

Paul share in the text what he has learned: he learned astonishing things, he learned he was called by grace, he learned he was called to proclaim, he learned though life was rough still praise God, and he learned after I knew Christ others praised God.

“What I have Learned” Galatians 1:11-24 1. Before I knew Christ Paul says • My Faith was in Judaism 13For you have heard of my previous way of life in Judaism • I persecuted the followers of the Way. 13,I persecuted the church of God ...read more

Scripture: Galatians 1:11-24

Denomination: Methodist

Running Away? Series

Contributed by Paul Clemente on Jun 22, 2015

david was a man on the run and fell into much troubles but God provided a solution

Please open your bibles to 1 Samuel 20….. read with me v30-33….. Because of his ego and wickedness, King Saul decided to kill David even though David was a hero of Israel. All of Israel's armies were after David! David’s life was in danger! David was a “man on the ...read more

Denomination: Independent/Bible

Jehovah Raah The Lord My Shepherd

Contributed by Brian Covington on Aug 24, 2015

It's all in the name!

Jehovah Raah The Lord My Shepherd Ezekiel 34:11-12 “This is what the Lord GOD says: I, myself, will search for my sheep and take care of them. As a shepherd takes care of his scattered flock when it is found, I will take care of my sheep. I will save them from all the places where they were ...read more

Scripture: Ezekiel 34:11-12

Denomination: Christian Church

My Shepherd Series

Contributed by Andrew Moffatt on Sep 24, 2015

A funeral surmonette for an elderly lady, based on Psalm 23 and Jude verse 24.

Before Gladys’ moved to Bradford Manor, I remember visiting her one day up at Redroofs, there were a number of times I visited, but this day as I moved into a tight sort of a spot to see her I bumped into another old dear, not too much of a bump but boy did I get a telling off from this lady. ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 23:1-6, Jude 1:24, 2 Corinthians 5:1

Denomination: Salvation Army

Pray You Not Enter Temptation Luke 22:39-46 Series

Contributed by Ken Henson on Mar 29, 2014

Prayer keeps us focused on our Calling Prayer can be painful Prayer delivers us from temptation Prayer enables us to face our lives with courage Prayer opens our eyes to spiritual realities

March 30 Luke 22:39 Jesus went out as usual to the Mount of Olives, and his disciples followed him. 40 On reaching the place, he said to them, “Pray that you will not fall into temptation.” 41 He withdrew about a stone’s throw beyond them, knelt down and prayed, 42 ...read more

Scripture: Luke 22:39-46

Denomination: *other

Thou Prepares A Table Lesson 8 Series

Contributed by Elmer Towns on Mar 1, 2019

Why a table?

A. INTRODUCTION: WHEN THE TABLE IS SPREAD 1. You have just come back from straying. 2. You have just come from a dark valley. 3. You have just escaped death shadows. 4. You get the opposite of punishment grace factor. B. WHY A TABLE? 1. Not a picnic, it is just temporary. 2. Not a T.V. table, ...read more

Denomination: Baptist

A Study Of Psalm 1 And 2 Series

Contributed by T.j. Conwell on Sep 28, 2017

The Psalms begin with a very clear choice: we are either part of the Godly or the Ungodly. God promises victory for Himself, and for us, if we abide in Him.

A Study of Psalm 1 and 2 Psalm 1-2 Introduction - Psalms broken into 5 books, covered an extensive time period - Gathered together as songs of praise & words of encouragement/warning - There are psalms of wisdom, royal psalms, lament psalms, & thanksgiving - There are also psalms of pilgrimage ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 1:1-6, Psalm 2:1-12

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Sad N Bad Things Happen To Christians Series

Contributed by Joe Hayes on Nov 19, 2008

Sad n Bad things happen, we can’t deny them or confess them away. You can also listen to this message at www.preaching.co.nr (Nov 2008)

A Hard things for Christians to do is accept Sad & Bad things happen to them. Some Christians Live in Denial of Reality claiming/confessing “I am not Sick/Sad nothing bad ever happens to me” Acts full of Power & Persecution & Prison fro those who ...read more

Scripture: Hebrews 12:1-23

Denomination: Assembly Of God

Number Your Days

Contributed by Rick Boyne on May 10, 2017

Don’t waste your life pursuing pleasure; serve the Lord with all of your heart!

Number your Days May 7, 2017 Morning Service Immanuel Baptist Church, Wagoner, OK Rick Boyne Message Point: Don’t waste your life pursuing pleasure; serve the Lord with all of your heart! Focus Passage: Psalm 90:7-12 Supplemental Passage: And even when I am old and gray, O God, do not forsake ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 90:7-12

Denomination: Baptist

The Song Of The Sheep

Contributed by Curtis E. Nester on May 26, 2016

The sheep sings the praises of His Shepherd, His Relationship, His Care, and His Blessing.

TITLE: The Song of the Sheep TEXT: Psalm 23:1-6 INTRO: A little girl...done something wrong...on the outs with her parents, so she had to eat by herself...corner...a small table. She bowed her head & said, "Thou preparest a table before me in the presence of mine enemies." The Twenty-third Psalm ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 23:1-6

Denomination: Baptist

Godliness With Contentment Is Great Gain

Contributed by Phillip Self on May 30, 2017

We know that most of us in today's society have or have had a lack of contentment. It seems that mankind starves to have more , more, and more even after the fact that God says enough is enough. When you are content you are satisfied.

A. Godliness with Contentment. What is Godliness? Godliness is "doing what is pleasing" to God. 1. It seem that you cant have the one without the other. 2. Doing what is pleasing to God will bring great contentment in your life. 3. “If we displease God, does it matter whom we please? If we ...read more

Scripture: 1 Timothy 6:1-8

The Complaint Department

Contributed by Rick Boyne on Nov 6, 2014

We must be mindful about our complaining.

The Complaint Department November 2, 2014 Evening Service Immanuel Baptist Church, Wagoner, OK Rick Boyne Message Point: We must be mindful about our complaining. Focus Passage: James 5:7-11 Supplemental Passage: And when the people complained, it displeased the LORD: and the LORD heard it; and ...read more

Scripture: James 5:7-11

Denomination: Baptist