Sermons on The Almond Rod:

God's Branch Office

Contributed by Rick Boyne on Nov 26, 2012

Be a full service Branch Office for God, not just an ATM or an office that’s only open on Sundays. God’s branch offices are supposed to be open 24/7-365.

God’s Branch Office November 25, 2012 Morning Service Immanuel Baptist Church, Wagoner, OK Rick Boyne Message Point: We are to be representatives of God on Earth. Focus Passage: Matthew 2:19-23 Introduction: Whenever I walk in to any Arvest Bank, I’m not really walking into THE ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 2:19-23

Denomination: Baptist

Spiritual Inventory Series

Contributed by Richard White on Jan 9, 2002

Need to know our assets and our deficits in order to grow

A SPIRITUAL INVENTORY 2 Cor. 13:5-9 Illustration: Businessman who falls asleep in church. EXAMINE: to give an honest account of where you were, and where you are, and what is important to you. To do this spiritually; measures prayer time, Bible reading, witnessing, scripture memory, life ...read more

Scripture: 2 Corinthians 13:5-9

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Looking To God

Contributed by Robert Travis on Aug 24, 2001

These three passages are very powerful and you may be able to use them to bring comfort to a grieving family.

LIFT UP YOUR EYES I will lift up mine eyes unto the hills, from whence cometh my help. My help cometh from the LORD, which made heaven and earth. He will not suffer thy foot to be moved: he that keepeth thee will not slumber. Behold, he that keepeth Israel shall neither slumber nor sleep. The ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 121:1-8

Denomination: Baptist

To Whom Shall We Go?

Contributed by Darrell Jones on Mar 18, 2003

This message answers the question of "To Whom Shall We Go", in matters pertaining to eternity.

Most everyone has someone they can turn to for advice. In time of sickness, they can turn to a doctor. In legal matters, they can turn to a lawyer. However, there are some things man doesn’t have the answer for. As you and I face eternity with a never dying soul, to whom shall we go? (1) To Whom ...read more

Scripture: John 6:53-69

Denomination: Assembly Of God

Dealing With Troubles You Don't Deserve Series

Contributed by Glenn Arellano on Sep 11, 2006

When unwanted circumstances comes the to us,we must learn to choose the right attitude rather than be controlled by them.

1 Chronicles 4:9 There was a man named Jabez who was more distinguished than any of his brothers. His mother named him Jabez because his birth had been so painful. 10 He was the one who prayed to the God of Israel, “Oh, that you would bless me and extend my lands! Please be with me in all that I ...read more

Scripture: 1 Chronicles 4:9

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

The Cradle, The Cross, And The Crown

Contributed by Lee Black on Dec 7, 2002

Jesus was born of a virgin, but His had many sorrows, so He could bring us life.

Lk2; Mt. 27:27-31 The Cradle, The Cross, and The Crown I. The Cradle - Speaks of His Virgin Birth - Lk.2:1-7 A. Fulfillment of Prophecy - Isaiah 7:14 Therefore the Lord Himself will give you a sign: Behold, the virgin shall ...read more

Scripture: Mark 2:1-52

Denomination: Baptist

David, A Man After God's Blessing

Contributed by Russ Cochran on Dec 10, 2003

David had to make a decision to go after the presence of the Lord and receive His Blessing.

David, A man after God’s Blessing 2 Samuel 6:12-23 I.David Wanted God’s blessing. 1.David wanted the presence of God. 6:2 a)The Ark was symbolic of God’s presence. b)It contained important contents of the faith. A gold pot that had manna in it, Aaron’s rod that had budded, and the tables of the ...read more

Scripture: 2 Samuel 6:12-23

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Psalms 23

Contributed by Jimmy Stewart on Apr 2, 2003

As long as the Lord is your shepherd, what else do you want?

PSALMS 23 This passage is more often preached out of at funerals. But, I believe David was not talking about the after life when he wrote these powerful words of God’s provision. One day I can see in my mind David grazing with the sheep on the mountain sides of Israel. He tends to them and ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 23:1-6

Denomination: Pentecostal

The Superiority Of Christ Sanctuary Series

Contributed by Joshua Hetrick on Jul 4, 2009

Hebrews Chapter Nine

The Superiority of Christ Sanctuary Hebrews Chapter Nine Scripture Reading: Heb. 9:1-7 Introduction: 1. Hebrews chapter eight examined the priesthood of Christ a. A Better Priesthood (1-5) b. A Better Covenant (6-9) c. A Better Promise (10-13) 2. In this chapter Paul will show why the Tabernacle ...read more

Scripture: Hebrews 9:1-28

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

How Dedicated Are You To Christ?

Contributed by Dr. Ronald Shultz on Mar 2, 2009

The Church needs some fresh blood. Are you willing to give it?

2 Tim 3:12-13 12 Yea, and all that will live godly in Christ Jesus shall suffer persecution. 13 But evil men and seducers shall wax worse and worse, deceiving, and being deceived. KJV "It must be understod that there are no nominal, halfhearted, lukewarm Christians in Russia or China. The price ...read more

Denomination: Baptist

Freed In Your Fire

Contributed by Gregory Thomas on Nov 11, 2010

know that in your fire Jesus is there, and if he is there you’re freed.

Freed In Your Fire Daniel 3:19 – 25 These three Hebrew boys had a choice to be Promoted by man or Have there names in the ...read more

Scripture: Daniel 3:19-25

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Fishing For Jesus

Contributed by David Henderson on Mar 19, 2015

How many of you have ever been fishing before? Well I have. I enjoy getting out in the sun on the lake. It’s nice. But you know what I really enjoy doing when I go fishing? Actually catching fish.

Good morning. I want to start by asking you something. How many of you have ever been fishing before? Well I have. I enjoy getting out in the sun on the lake. It’s nice. But you know what I really enjoy doing when I go fishing? Actually catching fish. Wednesday night we talked about ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 4:19

Denomination: Baptist

Fishers Of Men

Contributed by David Henderson on Dec 29, 2014

Well Jesus knew that many of the people he would have as his early disciples would be fishermen because it is one of the main ways people made money in that part of the world. So he went out to get his disciples and this is what he said, “follow me and I will make you fishers of men.”

Good morning. I want to start by asking you something. How many of you have ever been fishing before? Well I have. I enjoy getting out in the sun on the lake. It’s nice. But you know what I really enjoy doing when I go fishing? Actually catching fish. Wednesday night we talked about ...read more

Scripture: John 21:11, John 21:1-19

Denomination: Baptist

Stilled Waters Are Sweet Series

Contributed by Sheryln Miller on Apr 5, 2017

A Message on Psalm 23

As I continue studying Psalm 23 I discovered the shepherd employs various means to provide water for his sheep. He may use cisterns, wells or troughs. The shepherd may also lead the sheep beside "still waters" or shall I say to "stilled waters." Because the waters may be raging, he causes them to ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 23:1

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Watch Them Snakes Series

Contributed by Sheryln Miller on Apr 5, 2017

A Message On Psalms 23

In Safe in the Shepherd's Arms, Author Max Lucado noted sheep need protection from adders. He said," Adders are small brown snakes that live underground, they pop out of the ground to bite sheep on the nose. The small bite on the nose will cause an infection and the sheep may die. To prevent the ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 23:1

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational