by Pastor Rhode | May 1, 2012 | Devotions
“Be not envious of evil men, nor desire to be with them, for their hearts devise violence, and their lips talk of trouble.” Proverbs 24:1,2 Devotional Thought For The Day It seemed much easier as a child to sort out “friends,” those who were...
by Pastor Rhode | Apr 30, 2012 | Sermons
Introduction: Grace be to you and peace, from God our Father, and from our Savior and Lord, Jesus Christ. Our text is the Gospel Lesson just read, John 10:11-18. We begin with prayer. Dear fellow disciples of the Savior and Lord, Jesus Christ: All of us have...
by Pastor Rhode | Apr 30, 2012 | Devotions
“O LORD God of hosts, how long will You be angry with Your people’s prayers? You have fed them with the bread of tears and given them tears to drink in full measure. You make us an object of contention for our neighbors, and our enemies laugh among...
by Pastor Rhode | Apr 27, 2012 | Devotions
“Jesus answered him, ‘What I am doing you do not understand now, but afterward you will understand.’ Peter said to Him, ‘You shall never wash my feet.’ Jesus answered him, ‘If I do not wash you, you have no share with Me.’ ...
by Pastor Rhode | Apr 26, 2012 | Devotions
“Jesus answered, ‘If I glorify Myself, My glory is nothing. It is My Father who glorifies Me, of whom you say, “He is our God.” But you have not known Him. I know Him. If I were to say that I do not know Him, I would be a liar like you, but I...