Sermons on Rods:

The Shepherd's Voice

Contributed by Jim Keegan on Nov 20, 2020

God is the faithful shepherd of our souls, who loves us and wants to guide, protect and care for us. May we listen well for his voice--through Scripture, prayer and fellow believers.

“The Shepherd’s Voice” John 10:1-15 Read John 10:1-15 The owner of a sheep ranch in Australia was arrested and charged with stealing his neighbor’s sheep. He vigorously maintained his innocence, however, claiming it was one of his own flock who had been missing, whom he had merely recovered ...read more

Scripture: John 10:1-15

Consequences Of Sin

Contributed by Jimmy Haile on May 25, 2013

One thing leads to another.

Biblical mysteries explained-Military channel Each plague had the snowball effect until the tenth plague. 1-Rivers Of Blood Exodus 7:19-Then the Lord spoke to Moses, “Say to Aaron, ‘Take your rod and stretch out your hand over the waters of Egypt, over their streams, over their ...read more

Denomination: Baptist

The Door: Pandora's Box

Contributed by Wade Martin Hughes, Sr on Sep 29, 2017

Let us study doors. We make choices, these choices can open or close doors of opportunity.

PANDORA'S BOX? THE DOOR--- HOW CAN I FIND GOD? By Wade Martin Hughes, Sr. Kyfingers@aol.com PANDORA'S BOX? In Greek Mythology the gods sent Pandora a box and she was forbidden to open it. Pandora's curiosity was so great that she opened the box and when she did she loosened a swam of evil ...read more

Scripture: Genesis 3:3-6, John 10:7-8

Denomination: Assembly Of God

Arresting The Kadesh Barnea Syndrome

Contributed by Babatunmishe Oke on Apr 9, 2018

Tonight we focus on dealing with what can be termed the Kadesh Barnea Syndrome. No copyrights are intended to be broken. This is an original sermon by pastor Oke.

Moses’ Error at Kadesh 1 Then the children of Israel, the whole congregation, came into the Wilderness of Zin in the first month, and the people stayed in Kadesh; and Miriam died there and was buried there. 2 Now there was no water for the congregation; so they gathered together against Moses and ...read more

Denomination: Pentecostal

The Woman And The Dragon

Contributed by T.j. Conwell on Mar 24, 2014

The woman represents Israel and the dragon is the coming kingdom of the Anti-Christ, but for us there is a call to action that every Christian MUST recognize and act on. The call is to SHARE the Gospel ... immediately!

The Woman and the Dragon Revelation, Part 16, Revelation 11:19-12:6 Introduction - Let me sum the purpose of the two witnesses in three small phrases: -- There’s a resurrection of life -- There’s a focus on worship -- There’s a promise to redeem - What does this say ...read more

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

The Valley Of The Shadow Of Death

Contributed by David Smith on Apr 25, 2008

Welcome to the fourth Sunday in Easter, a Sunday often referred to as ‘Shepherding Sunday’, as it’s the one on which we read again everyone’s favourite psalm - the 23rd psalm, that begins, “The Lord is My Shepherd; I shall not want”

The LORD is my shepherd; I shall not want. He makes me lie down in green pastures. He leads me beside still waters. He restores my soul. He leads me in paths of righteousness for his name’s sake. Even though I walk through the valley of the shadow of death, I will fear no evil, for you are with ...read more

Denomination: Episcopal/Anglican

Second Childhood

Contributed by Davon Huss on Aug 25, 2016

What qualities of a child does the Lord want us to imitate? (Outline from Bob Russell in Lookout Magazine February 25, 2001 called "Becoming Childlike" pg. 14)

HoHum: A lady was cleaning her house and singing Gospel songs as she worked. She began singing, "Soon and very soon, we are going to see the king..." Her little son was in the next room and began singing along with Mom. Something was a little off, however, so Mom stopped to listen. The ...read more

Scripture: Mark 10:13-16

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

I Am Going Through But I Am Running Over PRO Sermon

Contributed by Sermon Research Assistant on Dec 10, 2023

This sermon explores finding God's grace, growth, and gain in our trials, as exemplified in Psalm 23, encouraging trust in God's presence and protection.

Good morning, beloved family. It's another beautiful day that the Lord has made, a day filled with promise and potential, a day to draw closer to our God and to each other. We gather here today, not as strangers or mere acquaintances, but as brothers and sisters in Christ, united by a common ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 23:4-5

Topics: Grace, Valley

Train Up A Child

Contributed by Steve Shepherd on Jun 28, 2004

1- Train up a child in the way he should go 2- Train up a child with loving discipline 3- Train up a child with loving affirmation

INTRO.- ILL.- A young man was visiting his brother and sister-in-law and was surprised to find his young nephew, Timmy, helping them bake the cupcakes. After they were done, his sister-in-law allowed Timmy to put the icing on the cupcakes. When he had finished, he brought them to the table. ...read more

Scripture: Proverbs 22:6

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

The Lord Is My Shepherd

Contributed by Alan Smith on Aug 16, 2002

Psalm 23 is probably the best known passage in all the Bible.

Introduction: Psalm 23 is undoubtedly one of the best-known passages in all the Bible. Most of us learned it as children and it continues to be a comfort to those who are dying, or those who have lost loved ones. Maybe it’s so well-loved because it is so personal and individual. When we read ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 23:1-6

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Lessons From Failure Series

Contributed by C. Philip Green on Dec 26, 2009

When we fail in ministry, our failure need not be fatal. Rather, if our failure teaches us to depend on Christ and care for people, we can move on from failure to impact our world like Jesus’ original disciples did.

A CEO has taken on a new job, and the outgoing CEO says to him, “Sometimes you’ll make wrong choices. You will. You’ll mess up. When that happens, I have prepared three envelopes for you. I left them in the top drawer of the desk. The first time it happens, open #1. The second time you mess ...read more

Scripture: Mark 9:14-29

Denomination: Evangelical Free

Hanging In There Before Feelings Of Inferiority Series

Contributed by Bob Joyce on Oct 9, 2007

When we are called by God to any task, we often look at our resources and abilities and we discount God’s resources and abilities. Whenever God calls we must look to Him for the resources and abilities to accomplish what He has asked.

Do you ever feel inadequate? Do you ever feel that maybe you are inferior? A man paid a visit to his local psychologist. When the doctor asked him what had prompted the visit, the man said, “I’m suffering from an inferiority complex.” Over the next few weeks, the psychologist put his new patient ...read more

Scripture: Exodus 3:1-12

Denomination: Baptist

The Perversion Scheme Series

Contributed by D. Dewaine Phillips on Nov 18, 2021

Satan realizes that if he takes something that God created for good, and twists it until it is completely unrecognizable, and even causes it to look like something evil, that he can cheat us out of what God wanted us to have.

The devil is not a creator. He is very good at perverting things, but he never creates new material. He can only use God’s material. - Daniel Heimbach(1) I want to begin by reminding us how the Bible says that we are at war daily with Satan and his demons (Eph 6:11-12). The devil is real, his ...read more

Scripture: Acts 13:6-10

Denomination: Baptist

Let's Make A Deal? Which Door?

Contributed by Wade Martin Hughes, Sr on Aug 17, 2018

Many think they can play eternal games like LET'S MAKE A DEAL without realizing the choices of the door may have great consequences. Let us study the choices about doors. (This is a several part lesson)

LET’S MAKE A DEAL? FINDING THE OPEN DOOR… By Wade Martin Hughes, Sr. Kyfingers@aol.com THE LATCH STRING… My Grandfather Hughes was born in 1878 in Lee County, Kentucky. The house was known as THE SUSAN HUGHES HOUSE. It was built in the early 1850’s. It was a log cabin. When I was young, ...read more

Scripture: Genesis 19:6-9

Denomination: Assembly Of God

The Call Of A Father Series

Contributed by Matthew Kratz on Jun 19, 2020

In God’s Call of the Father for disciple and instruction, He presents it through 1) The Negative Command (Ephesians 6:4a) 2) The Positive Command (Ephesians 6:4b).

Ephesians 6:4 Fathers, do not provoke your children to anger, but bring them up in the discipline and instruction of the Lord. (ESV). One surprising factor to some that has been reported during this quarantine is an increased involvement in family elements from men in general and fathers in ...read more

Scripture: Ephesians 6:4

Denomination: Other