Worship of the Dead
(Copyright 11-10-2024) by Rod Reynolds (Wentzville, Missouri) Heathen cultures and religions in many parts of the world involve some form of worship directed toward dead heroes or ancestors. Religious observances such as Hallowmas, which begins on the evening of October 31, or Halloween (All Hallows’ Eve), preserve to one extent or another, depending on the region, […]
Smoke Ascends Forever?
(Copyright 11-03-2024) by Rod Reynolds (Wentzville, Missouri) Will the wicked really be tormented forever in hell? In this sermon, pastor Rod Reynolds examines in detail passages in the book of Revelation that have traditionally been used to establish the common belief in a never-ending hellfire reserved for punishment of the wicked. To understand what the […]
Why Does God Hate Sin?
(Copyright 2024) by Rod Reynolds (Wentzville, Missouri) The Feast of Unleavened Bread is one of the festivals of God, that he commanded to be kept by his chosen people, which includes not only ancient Israel, but the Church of God established under the New Covenant (Exodus 12:15-16; Leviticus 23:6-8; 1 Corinthians 5:7-8). One of the key lessons […]
What Will it be like to be in the First Resurrection
(Copyright 10-24-2024) by Rod Reynolds (Wentzville, Missouri) How often have you thought about the rewards God promises to those faithful to Him? When you think about it the magnitude of God’s promises to us are staggering, if we repent of our sins and prove faithful. We are told that those who are Christ’s will be […]
The Hope of the Resurrection
(Copyright 10-25-2024) by Rod Reynolds (Wentzville, Missouri) This final of the seven annual festivals commanded by God to be kept by his people, an annual Sabbath, an eighth day, associated with but following the Feast of Tabernacles, is called the last day, the “great [Greek, megas, great or high] day of the Feast” (Leviticus 23:39; John 7:31). […]
What Kind of King Would You Be?
(Copyright 10-21-2024) by Rod Reynolds (Wentzville, Missouri) The Fall Festival season pictures the Kingdom of God being established on earth. That means a new government will be established to rule all the nations of the earth! (Revelation 11:15; Daniel 7:14). Why is a new government necessary? Because government in the hands of man has failed miserably. The […]
Marriage Supper Parables
(Copyright 10-23-2024) by Rod Reynolds (Wentzville, Missouri) In order to shed light on the message of the Kingdom of God Jesus used many parables. Among the parables used was that of a marriage supper — or wedding feast. In the book of Revelation, we’re told “Blessed are those who are called to the marriage supper […]
The Book of Life
(Copyright 10-22-2024) by Rod Reynolds (Wentzville, Missouri) In Revelation 20:15 we’re told that anyone who is not found written in the book of life will be cast into the lake of fire. What is this book of life? When and how can one’s name be written in it? What can you do to make sure your name […]
Every Eye Will See Him
(Copyright 10-19-2024) by Rod Reynolds (Wentzville, Missouri) Scripture states that when Jesus Christ returns to this earth at his second coming, every eye will see him (Revelation 1:7). What does this mean exactly? Is it to be taken literally? Also, are there to be multiple “second comings”? Will Christ fight the armies of nations? How […]
Why Booths?
(Copyright 10-20-2024) by Rod Reynolds (Wentzville, Missouri) Why did God command the Israelites to dwell in booths? What spiritual lessons can we learn from their example? Actually, there are deep lessons we can learn from this example about the transitoriness of our physical lives, and how that should influence how we view life in the flesh […]
Ten Days of Repentance and Judgment
(Copyright 10-12-2024) by Rod Reynolds (Wentzville, Missouri) The time from the Feast of Trumpets through the Feast of Atonement is ten days, which pictures a period of God’s judgment and also repentance toward God for mankind to occur in conjunction with the end of this age and the beginning of a new age under the […]
Who Are the Nicolaitans?
(Copyright 10-06-2024) by Rod Reynolds (Wentzville, Missouri) Jesus said he hates the “the deeds of the Nicolaitans” (Revelation 2:6). He also said to the church in Pergamos, “you also have those who hold the doctrine of the Nicolaitans, which thing I hate” (Revelation 2:15). Who are the Nicolaitans? What are their deeds that Jesus Christ hates? […]
Did Jesus Fulfill the Law?
(Copyright 09-29-2024) by Rod Reynolds (Wentzville, Missouri) The Apostle Paul warned that “in the last days perilous times will come” (II Timothy 3:1). Jesus warned that as the time for his second coming approaches “because lawlessness will abound, the love of many will grow cold” (Matthew 24:12). Certainly, we are living today in increasingly “perilous […]
Feast of Trumpets: Christ as Judge
(Copyright 10-04-2024) by Rod Reynolds (Wentzville, Missouri) There are many facets to what is pictured by the Feast of Trumpets. Very prominent in what is pictured by that day is that God is a judge – that Jesus Christ, when He returns to the earth is returning in judgement. In this sermon, Pastor Rod Reynolds discusses […]
Why Four Gospels?
(Copyright 09-22-2024) by Rod Reynolds (Wentzville, Missouri) Have you ever wondered why there are four “gospels,” or four accounts of the life and ministry of Jesus Christ of Nazareth in the New Testament? Actually, there is a significance to this fact that many are not aware of. Each of the gospel accounts, as they are called, […]
What Are True Values?
(Copyright 09-15-2024) by Rod Reynolds (Wentzville, Missouri) Not infrequently in public discourse we hear the word “values” mentioned. Many of the issues we face as a nation and a world boil down to a question of values. For example, the questions of abortion, human rights, women’s rights, homosexual rights, religious expression, family, out of control […]
The Foundation of Godly Faith
(Copyright 09-08-2024) by Rod Reynolds (Wentzville, Missouri) Have you considered the question of what is the foundation of your faith? Or what is the proper foundation of godly faith according to Scripture? The faith of many is on a weak or flawed foundation. It may be on a human personality, on false teachings, on confidence […]
Is It a Sin to Eat Unclean Meats?
(Copyright 08-31-2024) by Rod Reynolds (Wentzville, Missouri) Is it a sin to eat unclean meats, as designated in Scripture? Many who think of themselves as Christians think not, while presumably those practicing Judaism would disagree. Consider God’s laws, his commands, for a moment. Why were they given? Was it to deprive humans of things that are […]
Abide in God’s Word
(Copyright 2017) by Rod Reynolds (Wentzville, Missouri) Jesus said, “If you abide in My word, you are My disciples indeed. And you shall know the truth, and the truth shall make you free” (John 8:31-32). To be a genuine disciple of Jesus Christ, rather than one in name only, requires abiding in his word. That’s […]
A Nation at Risk
(Copyright 2013) by Rod Reynolds (Wentzville, Missouri) As I write I’m spending a few days with my youngest son, who just finished college. He’s extremely blessed to have been granted a job offer upon finishing his degree program, as many college graduates are having a difficult time finding any employment, much less employment in their fields […]