Biblical Living with David Rhoades

What is it that causes you not to be in charge of your life—that traps you and starts to tear you apart? “Exodus: Deliverance and Freedom” is a journey traveled over three millennia ago and now hosted by Dr. David Rhoades, who invites you to experience the first step: “A Life of Slavery and Death.”

Those unrestrained by morals are free to act as they please. But there is always a cost. In a message from Genesis 26-28 called “A Blessing in Disguise,” Dr. David Rhoades exposes the dangers of family dysfunction in which deception can turn to hatred.

Have you ever felt like your life is one wrong turn after another? In Genesis 26, Isaac experienced strife and deception at every turn, and yet God’s hand of protection was upon him. Join Dr. David Rhoades as he explores the parallels between Isaac’s life and our own in the sermon “Headed for Trouble.”

People who lack character inevitably hurt you, especially when the one lacking character IS you. In the story about Esau selling his birthright in Genesis 25:27-34, Dr. David Rhoades shares some powerful life lessons how avoid getting “Played and Profaned.”

It’s been said that nothing is certain but death and taxes. But those aren’t the only two certainties of life. In the sermon “Sure as Shooting,” Dr. David Rhoades’ explores how the patriarchal transition from Abraham to Isaac shows us how God’s Word and purpose remain the same in every chapter of our lives.

An aging father. A lonely son. A dedicated servant. And a perfect bride. All characters in one of the greatest love stories of all time. In the sermon “A Marriage Made in Heaven,” Dr. David Rhoades claims that the One behind the scenes of Isaac’s marriage to Rebekah is the most important of all.

Through the life born to Sarah, God gave Abraham a promised heir. And through Sarah’s death, God gave Abraham a part of the Promised Land. In the sermon “The Plot Thickens,” Dr. David Rhoades explores how God’s providential actions minister to us while fulfilling His plan.

The testing of your faith determines if it is real. In the sermon “The Lord Will Provide,” Dr. David Rhoades shows how Abraham’s crisis of faith can strengthen our own faith in God.

Sometimes the worst obstacle we face is us. But the Lord has a way of teaching us what we need to know. In the sermon “Honest to Goodness,” Dr. David Rhoades shows how God taught Abraham the value of honesty in his dealings with others.

The Lord means what He says and He keeps His promises in His perfect timing. The issue, however, is how we will receive it. In the sermon “Heir to the Promise,” Dr. David Rhoades explains how Abraham and Hagar both responded in faith to the promises that God fulfilled.

As much as we think we can make a mess of our lives, it may just be a preview for what’s coming unless the Lord intervenes. Join Dr. David Rhoades as he explores the missteps of Lot and Abraham in his sermon “Till The Mess Gets Here.”

There are two words that sum up the whole of the Bible: Law and Gospel. But only one of them can make us right with God. Join Dr. David Rhoades as he explores this monumental truth in his latest sermon, “The Two Words.”

There is a place to receive mercy from the Lord, and another to receive judgment. Where will you be found? In the message “The Oaks and Sodom,” Dr. David Rhoades explores the expeditions of three unusual guests in Genesis 18:1-19:29.

Is there any limit to what you would do to obey God? In the message “Making the Cut” from Genesis 17, Dr. David Rhoades describes in some detail the implications of Abraham’s obedience.

It’s one thing to believe that God has a plan. It’s quite another to trust that God can fulfill it. In the message “God’s Plan, Our Way,” Dr. David Rhoades shows how Abram’s failure to wait on God in Genesis 16 brought permanent consequences upon him and those around him.

It’s one thing to believe that God has a plan. It’s quite another to trust that God can fulfill it. In the message “God’s Plan, Our Way,” Dr. David Rhoades shows how Abram’s failure to wait on God in Genesis 16 brought permanent consequences upon him and those around him.

Having a right relationship with God is absolutely crucial. In the message “How To Be Saved,” Dr. David Rhoades shows how Abram’s experience in Genesis 15:1-6 can be ours today.

Unexpected circumstances can often bring about new beneficial relationships. In the message “The King of Righteousness,” Dr. David Rhoades traces the faithful steps of Abraham in Genesis 14 as he learned to rely on God during a crisis.

In your spiritual journey, decisions will be made that determine the entire course of your life. In the message “Consequential Decisions,” Dr. David Rhoades shows how the wisdom and protection of God can lead to success.

Out of all the nations on the earth, the Lord chose only one man through whom He would bless the world. Join Dr. David Rhoades for his message from Genesis, “Chosen by God,” which describes what God’s choice of Abram means for you today.

Jesus’ master plan is for us to make disciples of the people in our world. Discover the power of the helping believers grow in their faith in “Parenting: Building Up Your World,” part of Dr. David Rhoades’ original sermon series: “Who’s In Your World?”

Jesus’ master plan is for us to make disciples of the people in our world. Discover the power of the gospel in “Harvesting: Bringing Christ to Your World,” part of Dr. David Rhoades’ original sermon series: “Who’s In Your World?”

Jesus’ master plan is for us to make disciples of the people in our world. Discover the power of God’s Word in “Planting: Sharing God’s Word with Your World,” part of Dr. David Rhoades’ original sermon series: “Who’s In Your World?”

Jesus’ master plan includes you making disciples of the people in your world. Discover the power of prayer in “Plowing: Praying for Your World,” part of Dr. David Rhoades’ original sermon series: “Who’s In Your World?”

What can God do with a 46-year-old church on the outskirts of a city on the plains of west Texas? Let’s be a church completely devoted to doing things by the Book and find out. Join Pastor David Rhoades as he shows us the wisdom and power of the Lord’s ways in his sermon “What God Can Do.”