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Believers need a mediator so they will not be afraid of God but fear Him rightly.As the Ten Commandments conclude, the people still stand at the foot of the mountain amid thunder, lightning, the sound of the trumpet, and thick smoke. Terrified by the holiness of God, they beg Moses to speak to them instead of God Himself lest they die. Moses responds with a striking word: “Do not be afraid, but fear.”The distinction is crucial. Terror that drives us away from God is not the same as the holy fear that draws us near in obedience. The people needed a mediator, and Moses stood between them and the consuming fire. That need is fully met in Christ, the greater Mediator. Through Him we need not be afraid of condemnation, yet we rightly fear the Lord so that we may not sin and may walk in grateful obedience.Preached by Rodney Brown Jr. at Rhome Bible ChurchWebsite: https://www.rhomebible.org#Exodus #BibleTeaching #RhomeBibleChurch #Sermon #ChristianPodcast #BiblicalPreaching #GodsSovereignty #OldTestament #Faith #ImpartingTheWord #Reformed #ExpositionalPreaching #ExpositionalTeaching #TenCommandments #Mediator #FearOfTheLord

Knowing Christ starts with counting all as loss in comparison, continues with growing in our knowing, and arrives at ultimately knowing Him face to face.On this Easter Sunday message, Paul recounts how everything he once valued—his heritage, status, zeal, and self-righteousness—he now counts as loss and rubbish compared to the surpassing worth of knowing Christ Jesus his Lord. True knowledge of Christ is not merely intellectual or a one-time conversion experience. It is a lifelong pursuit that fuels how we live.The resurrection is not just a historical fact we affirm; it is the power that transforms daily life. We press on to know Him more deeply now, even as we look forward to the day we will know Him face to face.Preached by Rodney Brown Jr. at Rhome Bible ChurchWebsite: https://www.rhomebible.org#Philippians #BibleTeaching #RhomeBibleChurch #Sermon #ChristianPodcast #BiblicalPreaching #GodsSovereignty #NewTestament #Faith #ImpartingTheWord #Reformed #ExpositionalPreaching #ExpositionalTeaching #Easter #Resurrection #KnowingChrist

Believers take every opportunity to extol God's greatness so that the lost might come to faith… and it starts with family.After the victory over Amalek, Moses is reunited with his father-in-law Jethro. Moses does not merely exchange small talk. He recounts in detail everything the Lord has done—delivering Israel from Egypt, providing for them, and defeating their enemies. Jethro responds with praise and comes to faith, declaring, “Now I know that the Lord is greater than all the gods.”Moses models what it means to “own the room” for God's greatness: building genuine relationships, going deep, and confidently proclaiming the works of the Lord. The message begins at home. If we will not speak clearly of Christ to our own families, we do not yet love them as we should.Preached by Rodney Brown Jr. at Rhome Bible ChurchWebsite: https://www.rhomebible.org#Exodus #BibleTeaching #RhomeBibleChurch #Sermon #ChristianPodcast #BiblicalPreaching #GodsSovereignty #OldTestament #Faith #ImpartingTheWord #Reformed #ExpositionalPreaching #ExpositionalTeaching #Evangelism #Family

Effective leaders replicate themselves for endurance and excellence.After Jethro comes to faith, he observes Moses sitting alone from morning until evening judging the people. He delivers a clear rebuke: “What you are doing is not good. You will surely wear yourself out… for the task is too heavy for you; you cannot do it alone.”Jethro then gives wise counsel: appoint able, God-fearing, trustworthy men to share the load of leadership. Moses listens and implements the plan. The result is endurance for the leader and excellence in care for the people. Single-pastor shepherding is neither sustainable nor biblical. God designs leadership to be shared so that both the shepherds and the sheep may thrive.Preached by Rodney Brown Jr. at Rhome Bible ChurchWebsite: https://www.rhomebible.org#Exodus #BibleTeaching #RhomeBibleChurch #Sermon #ChristianPodcast #BiblicalPreaching #GodsSovereignty #OldTestament #Faith #ImpartingTheWord #Reformed #ExpositionalPreaching #ExpositionalTeaching #Leadership #Shepherding

Believers have been saved for the purpose of being royal priests.Three months after leaving Egypt, Israel camps at the foot of Mount Sinai. God renews His covenant with them, reminding them that He brought them out of slavery on eagles' wings and brought them to Himself. The call is clear: if they will obey His voice and keep His covenant, they will be His treasured possession—a kingdom of priests and a holy nation.Like Joseph, who was freed from slavery and exalted to serve as a mediator, Israel has been delivered for a purpose. They are to represent the King and mediate His truth to the nations. The same is true for every believer: we have been saved not merely from something, but for something—to live as royal priests who declare the excellencies of the One who called us out of darkness.Preached by Rodney Brown Jr. at Rhome Bible ChurchWebsite: https://www.rhomebible.org#Exodus #BibleTeaching #RhomeBibleChurch #Sermon #ChristianPodcast #BiblicalPreaching #GodsSovereignty #OldTestament #Faith #ImpartingTheWord #Reformed #ExpositionalPreaching #ExpositionalTeaching #KingdomOfPriests #Covenant

Believers are to recognize God's holiness and approach with a committed heart, consecrated with Christ's perfect sacrifice.After calling Israel to be a kingdom of priests and a holy nation, the Lord prepares to come down on Mount Sinai in a visible display of His glory. Moses relays the people's commitment to obey, and God gives clear instructions: consecrate yourselves, wash your garments, and set boundaries around the mountain. No one may approach casually.This is a royal visit from the King of the universe. Approach requires reverence, preparation, and a heart that understands the holiness of God. The same truth applies to us today. Through Christ's perfect sacrifice we are brought near, yet we still approach with holy fear and committed hearts, never treating the living God as common.Preached by Rodney Brown Jr. at Rhome Bible ChurchWebsite: https://www.rhomebible.org#Exodus #BibleTeaching #RhomeBibleChurch #Sermon #ChristianPodcast #BiblicalPreaching #GodsSovereignty #OldTestament #Faith #ImpartingTheWord #Reformed #ExpositionalPreaching #ExpositionalTeaching #Holiness #Consecration

We live differently when we understand God's holiness.On the third day the Lord descends on Mount Sinai in fire. Thunder and lightning flash, a thick cloud covers the mountain, the whole mountain quakes violently, and a trumpet blast grows louder and louder. The people in the camp tremble in terror.Boundaries are set with the clear warning that anyone who touches the mountain must be put to death. Our God is a consuming fire. This terrifying display of holiness is not the end of the story for believers—we now approach through the perfect sacrifice of Christ—but it must shape how we live. When we truly grasp the holiness of God, casual Christianity becomes impossible.Preached by Rodney Brown Jr. at Rhome Bible ChurchWebsite: https://www.rhomebible.org#Exodus #BibleTeaching #RhomeBibleChurch #Sermon #ChristianPodcast #BiblicalPreaching #GodsSovereignty #OldTestament #Faith #ImpartingTheWord #Reformed #ExpositionalPreaching #ExpositionalTeaching #Holiness #MountSina

God wants His children to know who He is so they will obey Him.Before giving a single commandment, God speaks and identifies Himself: “I am the Lord your God, who brought you out of the land of Egypt, out of the house of slavery.” The foundation of the Ten Commandments is not a list of rules, but a relationship with the Redeemer who has already saved His people.God is the One who speaks, keeps His promises, is known, redeems, is loved, and compels His people to love others. Obedience flows from knowing who He is and what He has already done. The same is true for every believer: we obey because we know and love the God who first loved and redeemed us.Preached by Rodney Brown Jr. at Rhome Bible ChurchWebsite: https://www.rhomebible.org#Exodus #BibleTeaching #RhomeBibleChurch #Sermon #ChristianPodcast #BiblicalPreaching #GodsSovereignty #OldTestament #Faith #ImpartingTheWord #Reformed #ExpositionalPreaching #ExpositionalTeaching #TenCommandments #TheLordYourGod

The Law restrains unbelievers, directs pre-believers, and guides grateful believers.Before diving into the individual commandments, Pastor Rodney explains the proper uses of God's moral Law. Drawing from the classic threefold use of the Law, the sermon shows that the Law is good when used lawfully.It serves as a mirror that exposes sin and points pre-believers to their need for Christ. It functions as a curb that restrains the wickedness of unbelievers in society. And for those who have already been redeemed, it becomes a guide that shows grateful believers how to live in loving obedience to their Redeemer. The Law was never intended as a ladder to climb into heaven—it was given to drive us to Christ and then to shape how we walk with Him.Preached by Rodney Brown Jr. at Rhome Bible ChurchWebsite: https://www.rhomebible.org#Exodus #BibleTeaching #RhomeBibleChurch #Sermon #ChristianPodcast #BiblicalPreaching #GodsSovereignty #OldTestament #Faith #ImpartingTheWord #Reformed #ExpositionalPreaching #ExpositionalTeaching #TenCommandments #UsesOfTheLaw

Believers never create, serve, or worship images of creation or of the Creator.The second commandment forbids the making of any graven image or likeness of anything in heaven, on earth, or under the earth, and forbids the worship or service of such images. This is not merely a prohibition against pagan idols. It is a command given to God's redeemed people.The first commandment tells us who we must worship: God alone. The second commandment tells us how we must worship Him: only in the way He has prescribed. Any attempt to image God—whether through physical representations or according to human imagination—reduces and blasphemes the Creator. Acceptable worship is limited by God's revealed will, not by our feelings or preferences.Preached by Rodney Brown Jr. at Rhome Bible ChurchWebsite: https://www.rhomebible.org#Exodus #BibleTeaching #RhomeBibleChurch #Sermon #ChristianPodcast #BiblicalPreaching #GodsSovereignty #OldTestament #Faith #ImpartingTheWord #Reformed #ExpositionalPreaching #ExpositionalTeaching #TenCommandments #NoIdols #SecondCommandment

Believers need to appreciate God's provision so they will be content.The tenth commandment is unique. “You shall not covet” addresses the heart rather than an external action. Because coveting cannot be measured or punished by society, this commandment does not function as a curb on public behavior. Instead it serves as a mirror that exposes our inability to meet God's righteous standard and drives us to Christ.For the believer it becomes a window into the character of God. The Lord gives to each according to His sovereign will. Contentment is the positive side of the command: learning to appreciate and rest in what God has provided rather than longing for what He has given to others. True freedom is found not in acquiring more, but in trusting the good and sovereign Provider.Preached by Rodney Brown Jr. at Rhome Bible ChurchWebsite: https://www.rhomebible.org#Exodus #BibleTeaching #RhomeBibleChurch #Sermon #ChristianPodcast #BiblicalPreaching #GodsSovereignty #OldTestament #Faith #ImpartingTheWord #Reformed #ExpositionalPreaching #ExpositionalTeaching #TenCommandments #DoNotCovet #Contentment #TenthCommandment

What is the role of the law in the life of a Christian?As preparation for the Ten Commandments continues, Pastor Rodney turns to Matthew 5 where Jesus addresses the relationship between His kingdom and the Old Testament Law. The religious leaders feared that Jesus was abolishing the Law of Moses. Instead, Jesus declares that He came not to abolish the Law or the Prophets but to fulfill them.The Law of the kingdom fulfills rather than cancels the Law given at Sinai. For the Christian—the kingdom citizen—the moral Law remains a guide for how to live under the rule of King Jesus. The same God who spoke at Mount Sinai now speaks through His Son, and the proper response is grateful, Spirit-empowered obedience.Preached by Rodney Brown Jr. at Rhome Bible ChurchWebsite: https://www.rhomebible.org#Exodus #Matthew #BibleTeaching #RhomeBibleChurch #Sermon #ChristianPodcast #BiblicalPreaching #GodsSovereignty #OldTestament #NewTestament #Faith #ImpartingTheWord #Reformed #ExpositionalPreaching #ExpositionalTeaching #TenCommandments #KingdomLaw #SermonOnTheMount

Believers steward what God has given them for His glory rather than steal for their own.The eighth commandment is short—“You shall not steal”—yet it rests on a foundational truth: private property is good, and God alone sets the standard for ownership and justice. Stealing is taking what does not belong to you without permission, and Scripture addresses far more than simple theft.The command covers dishonest business practices, false measurements, wage theft, laziness that consumes others' resources, and the failure to steward time, talent, and treasure. For the believer, the positive side of the command is clear: we are stewards, not owners. Everything we have has been entrusted by God. We protect what belongs to others, work diligently, give generously, and manage what God has given for His glory rather than our own.Preached by Rodney Brown Jr. at Rhome Bible ChurchWebsite: https://www.rhomebible.org#Exodus #BibleTeaching #RhomeBibleChurch #Sermon #ChristianPodcast #BiblicalPreaching #GodsSovereignty #OldTestament #Faith #ImpartingTheWord #Reformed #ExpositionalPreaching #ExpositionalTeaching #TenCommandments #DoNotSteal #EighthCommandment #Stewardship

The risen King gives His church her marching orders.On a mountain in Galilee the eleven disciples meet the resurrected Jesus. Some worship; some still hesitate. Jesus declares that all authority in heaven and on earth has been given to Him. On the basis of that absolute authority He commissions His people: go and make disciples of all nations, baptizing them in the name of the Father and of the Son and of the Holy Spirit, and teaching them to observe everything He has commanded.This is not a suggestion—it is the church's standing order until the end of the age. The mission is clear, the authority is complete, and the promise is sure: “I am with you always.” Believers are called to obey these marching orders with confidence, knowing the King who sends them also goes with them.Preached by Rodney Brown Jr. at Rhome Bible ChurchWebsite: https://www.rhomebible.org#Matthew #BibleTeaching #RhomeBibleChurch #Sermon #ChristianPodcast #BiblicalPreaching #GodsSovereignty #NewTestament #Faith #ImpartingTheWord #Reformed #ExpositionalPreaching #ExpositionalTeaching #GreatCommission #MarchingOrders #MakeDisciples

The seventh commandment is about protecting the marriage bed and the gospel.God designed sex as a good gift—relational, recreational, and joyful—within the covenant of marriage. The seventh commandment protects that gift. It is not merely a prohibition against a particular act; it is a call to honor the one-flesh union that God Himself established.Marriage is a living picture of Christ and His church. To violate the marriage bed is to dishonor both the gift and the gospel it portrays. For the believer, obedience is not external rule-keeping but the overflow of a heart that loves God and therefore refuses to steal a neighbor's spouse—in body or in heart. We protect the marriage bed because we treasure the Redeemer who first loved us.Preached by Rodney Brown Jr. at Rhome Bible ChurchWebsite: https://www.rhomebible.org#Exodus #BibleTeaching #RhomeBibleChurch #Sermon #ChristianPodcast #BiblicalPreaching #GodsSovereignty #OldTestament #Faith #ImpartingTheWord #Reformed #ExpositionalPreaching #ExpositionalTeaching #TenCommandments #DoNotCommitAdultery #SeventhCommandment #Marriage

No man has the right to kill unlawfully, and for believers, obedience starts in the heart.The sixth commandment is short, yet it undergirds the biblical ethic of the sanctity of life. God alone gives life and has the sovereign right to take it. No human being may unlawfully end the life of another made in His image.For society, this command functions as a curb that restrains evil. For the believer, Jesus presses the commandment deeper in the Sermon on the Mount: anger and contempt are the root of murder. External compliance is not enough. True obedience begins in the heart that has been transformed by the gospel and now loves what God loves and hates what God hates.Preached by Rodney Brown Jr. at Rhome Bible ChurchWebsite: https://www.rhomebible.org#Exodus #BibleTeaching #RhomeBibleChurch #Sermon #ChristianPodcast #BiblicalPreaching #GodsSovereignty #OldTestament #Faith #ImpartingTheWord #Reformed #ExpositionalPreaching #ExpositionalTeaching #TenCommandments #DoNotMurder #SixthCommandment #SanctityOfLife

Believers honor the Lord by honoring their parents in word and deed.The fifth commandment marks a clear pivot in the Decalogue. The first four commandments focus on loving and honoring God; commandments five through ten focus on loving and honoring our neighbor. And the closest neighbors we have are our parents.Honor is not passive respect or mere compliance. It is active—assigning weight and value to our parents in both word and deed, regardless of whether they fully “deserve” it. This command flows from our love for God Himself. Just as we honor our heavenly Father who has given us life, so we actively honor the earthly parents through whom He gave us life. Obedience here is an overflow of a heart that first belongs to the Lord.Preached by Rodney Brown Jr. at Rhome Bible ChurchWebsite: https://www.rhomebible.org#Exodus #BibleTeaching #RhomeBibleChurch #Sermon #ChristianPodcast #BiblicalPreaching #GodsSovereignty #OldTestament #Faith #ImpartingTheWord #Reformed #ExpositionalPreaching #ExpositionalTeaching #TenCommandments #HonorYourParents #FifthCommandment

Believers use, not abuse the Name of the Lord.The third commandment is often reduced to avoiding certain swear words or casual exclamations. Scripture goes much deeper. To take the name of the Lord in vain is to misuse it—to lift it up for no good purpose.God's name is not merely a label; it is the embodiment of His character and essence. Therefore believers are called to handle it with reverence in speech, in worship, in oaths, and in the way they represent Him before others. The positive side of the command is clear: use the name of the Lord rightly. Honor it. Speak it carefully. Live in such a way that the Name is not shamed but glorified.Preached by Rodney Brown Jr. at Rhome Bible ChurchWebsite: https://www.rhomebible.org#Exodus #BibleTeaching #RhomeBibleChurch #Sermon #ChristianPodcast #BiblicalPreaching #GodsSovereignty #OldTestament #Faith #ImpartingTheWord #Reformed #ExpositionalPreaching #ExpositionalTeaching #TenCommandments #ThirdCommandment #NameOfTheLord

We are to worship God and Him alone.The first commandment is short and absolute: “You shall have no other gods before Me.” After establishing who He is and the proper uses of the Law, God begins the Decalogue by claiming exclusive rights to our worship and glory.We are not the center of the universe. The Creator alone is great, and all glory belongs to Him. By nature we are glory thieves, seeking to place ourselves or lesser things at the center. True conversion is the glad surrender of that stolen glory. Soli Deo Gloria is not merely a Reformation slogan—it is the first word of the Christian life. There is only one God, and He will not share His glory with another.Preached by Rodney Brown Jr. at Rhome Bible ChurchWebsite: https://www.rhomebible.org#Exodus #BibleTeaching #RhomeBibleChurch #Sermon #ChristianPodcast #BiblicalPreaching #GodsSovereignty #OldTestament #Faith #ImpartingTheWord #Reformed #ExpositionalPreaching #ExpositionalTeaching #TenCommandments #SoliDeoGloria #FirstCommandment

What is the role of the law in the life of a Christian?In this second message on the relationship between the Law and the kingdom, Pastor Rodney examines the six concrete examples Jesus gives in Matthew 5:21–48. The scribes and Pharisees had reduced the Law to external, minimum “hand obedience.” Jesus exposes the true intent of the Law and presses it all the way to the heart.Anger is the root of murder. Lust is the root of adultery. Divorce, oaths, retaliation, and love of enemy are all redefined by the King. The Law of the kingdom does not abolish the Old Testament Law; it fulfills it by calling for wholehearted love for God and neighbor. True obedience is never mere rule-keeping—it is the overflow of a heart transformed by grace.Preached by Rodney Brown Jr. at Rhome Bible ChurchWebsite: https://www.rhomebible.org#Exodus #Matthew #BibleTeaching #RhomeBibleChurch #Sermon #ChristianPodcast #BiblicalPreaching #GodsSovereignty #OldTestament #NewTestament #Faith #ImpartingTheWord #Reformed #ExpositionalPreaching #ExpositionalTeaching #TenCommandments #KingdomLaw #SermonOnTheMount

Identification and proclamation for those with credible profession of faith.Christ gave His church two ordinances: baptism and the Lord's Supper. Baptism is the believer's public identification with Christ in His death, burial, and resurrection, and entrance into the community of faith. The Lord's Supper is the ongoing proclamation of that union and the continued fellowship of the redeemed around the finished work of Christ.These ordinances belong to the church, not to individuals or families. They are not means of salvation, nor should they be cheapened by careless administration. Both require a credible profession of faith and careful oversight by the elders who will give an account for the souls under their care. When practiced biblically, baptism and communion powerfully declare the gospel and strengthen the body.Preached by Rodney Brown Jr. at Rhome Bible ChurchWebsite: https://www.rhomebible.org#BibleTeaching #RhomeBibleChurch #Sermon #ChristianPodcast #BiblicalPreaching #GodsSovereignty #Faith #ImpartingTheWord #Reformed #ExpositionalPreaching #ExpositionalTeaching #Baptism #LordsSupper #ChurchOrdinances

Christians know and defend the undistorted gospel because eternal souls and God's glory are at stake.In the opening of Galatians, Paul wastes no time. He confronts a deadly threat: false teachers (the Judaizers) who were adding works of the law to the pure gospel of justification by faith alone. What may appear to be a small addition is actually a different gospel entirely—and Paul pronounces a curse on anyone who preaches it.Elder Aaron Hicks begins an expositional series through Galatians, showing why the church must guard the gospel with vigilance. Eternal souls and the glory of God are on the line. There is no middle ground between the righteousness that comes through faith in Christ and any attempt to be justified by works of the law.Preached by Aaron Hicks at Rhome Bible ChurchWebsite: https://www.rhomebible.org#Galatians #BibleTeaching #RhomeBibleChurch #Sermon #ChristianPodcast #BiblicalPreaching #GodsSovereignty #NewTestament #Faith #ImpartingTheWord #Reformed #ExpositionalPreaching #ExpositionalTeaching #JustificationByFaith #Gospel

The King's authority is established as a suffering servant.On this Palm Sunday message, Pastor Rod walks through the entire Passion Week in Mark chapters 11–15. Rather than isolating the Triumphal Entry, the sermon traces how Jesus deliberately establishes His authority—not as a conquering earthly king, but as the suffering Servant who came not to be served but to serve and to give His life as a ransom for many.The repeated theme is the reversal of order: the first shall be last, and the last first. Every event of the week—cleansing the temple, confrontations with religious leaders, parables, the Last Supper, Gethsemane, the trials, and the cross—is framed by this truth. The King who rides into Jerusalem on a donkey will leave it carrying a cross.Preached by Rodney Brown Jr. at Rhome Bible ChurchWebsite: https://www.rhomebible.org#Mark #BibleTeaching #RhomeBibleChurch #Sermon #ChristianPodcast #BiblicalPreaching #GodsSovereignty #NewTestament #Faith #ImpartingTheWord #Reformed #ExpositionalPreaching #ExpositionalTeaching #PalmSunday #RoadToTheCross #SufferingServant

God's children look to Him for direction and motivation, knowing He fights their battles.After the people test the Lord at Rephidim, Amalek suddenly attacks. For the first time since leaving Egypt, Israel is called not merely to stand still and watch, but to fight. Joshua leads the army while Moses stands on the hill with the staff of God in his hand. As long as Moses' hands are raised, Israel prevails; when they drop, Amalek gains the advantage.Aaron and Hur support Moses' hands until the victory is secured. Moses then builds an altar and names it Yahweh Nissi—“The Lord is my Banner.” The people are to look to their Banner for direction and motivation, knowing it is the Lord Himself who fights for them.Preached by Rodney Brown Jr. at Rhome Bible ChurchWebsite: https://www.rhomebible.org#Exodus #BibleTeaching #RhomeBibleChurch #Sermon #ChristianPodcast #BiblicalPreaching #GodsSovereignty #OldTestament #Faith #ImpartingTheWord #Reformed #ExpositionalPreaching #ExpositionalTeaching #YahwehNissi #TheLordIsMyBanner

God wants His children to remember He has provided through a regular Sabbath rest.In this passage God formally introduces the Sabbath through the ongoing provision of manna. On the sixth day the people gather a double portion; on the seventh day no manna appears. The Lord is teaching Israel a new rhythm—six days of work followed by a holy day of rest and remembrance.Some still go out looking for manna on the Sabbath and find none. God confronts their disregard and reaffirms that the Sabbath is His gift. The same God who sustains His people daily also commands them to cease from labor so they will not forget the One who provides.Preached by Rodney Brown Jr. at Rhome Bible ChurchWebsite: https://www.rhomebible.org#Exodus #BibleTeaching #RhomeBibleChurch #Sermon #ChristianPodcast #BiblicalPreaching #GodsSovereignty #OldTestament #Faith #ImpartingTheWord #Reformed #ExpositionalPreaching #ExpositionalTeaching #Sabbath #Rest

Believers refuse to test the Lord by grumbling, knowing He is always with us providing.At Rephidim the people again face a lack of water. Their response escalates from demand (“Give us water”) to accusation (“Why did you bring us out to kill us?”) and finally to open contempt: “Is the Lord among us or not?”Moses rightly identifies their grumbling as testing the Lord—an attempt to manipulate God by claiming they deserve better and that He has failed. Yet even in their unbelief, the Lord remains faithful. He instructs Moses to strike the rock, and water flows for the people. God is present and provides, even when His people put Him on trial.Preached by Rodney Brown Jr. at Rhome Bible ChurchWebsite: https://www.rhomebible.org#Exodus #BibleTeaching #RhomeBibleChurch #Sermon #ChristianPodcast #BiblicalPreaching #GodsSovereignty #OldTestament #Faith #ImpartingTheWord #Reformed #ExpositionalPreaching #ExpositionalTeaching #Grumbling

God's children must sing of our great salvation. After the Lord defeats Pharaoh's army at the Red Sea, Israel stands on the shore and responds with a victory song. This is not a song about their own courage or Moses' leadership. It is a song that exalts the Lord alone—the Warrior who fought for them, judged their enemies, and saved them by His mighty hand. Exodus 15 is the first great hymn of redemption in Scripture. It teaches us that when God delivers His people, the only fitting response is worship that gives Him all the glory. We who have been saved through the greater Exodus at the cross are likewise called to sing of our great salvation. Preached by Rodney Brown Jr. at Rhome Bible Church Website: https://www.rhomebible.org #Exodus #BibleTeaching #RhomeBibleChurch #Sermon #ChristianPodcast #BiblicalPreaching #GodsSovereignty #OldTestament #Faith #ImpartingTheWord #Reformed #ExpositionalPreaching #ExpositionalTeaching #SongOfTheSea #Worship

God expects obedience when He responds to our daily needs. One month after leaving Egypt, the whole congregation of Israel grumbles against Moses and Aaron, wishing they had died full in Egypt rather than face hunger in the wilderness. Yet the Lord hears their complaint and responds with remarkable grace: He rains down bread from heaven (manna) and provides meat. This provision is not unconditional. It comes with a clear test of obedience—gather only what is needed for each day. God is teaching His people to trust Him for daily bread and to walk in dependence rather than self-reliance. The same God who parted the sea now sustains them morning by morning. Preached by Rodney Brown Jr. at Rhome Bible Church Website: https://www.rhomebible.org #Exodus #BibleTeaching #RhomeBibleChurch #Sermon #ChristianPodcast #BiblicalPreaching #GodsSovereignty #OldTestament #Faith #ImpartingTheWord #Reformed #ExpositionalPreaching #ExpositionalTeaching #Manna #DailyBread

Believers avoid grumbling by trusting and obeying, knowing God sustains them. Only three days after the great Song of the Sea, Israel's joyful worship turns to bitter complaint. Facing thirst in the wilderness and finding only the bitter waters of Marah, the people grumble against Moses and, ultimately, against God. This passage exposes how quickly our hearts can move from praise to panic when circumstances turn hard. The call is clear: do not follow your feelings, instruct your heart through obedience, and rest in the sovereign God who sustains His people. He is the same Lord who just parted the sea—He will not abandon them now. Preached by Rodney Brown Jr. at Rhome Bible Church Website: https://www.rhomebible.org #Exodus #BibleTeaching #RhomeBibleChurch #Sermon #ChristianPodcast #BiblicalPreaching #GodsSovereignty #OldTestament #Faith #ImpartingTheWord #Reformed #ExpositionalPreaching #ExpositionalTeaching #Grumbling #Trust

Because our Lord has radically come to us and called us to discipleship, we are to do the same for others. In this message from Matthew 4:12-25, Jesus begins His public ministry not in Jerusalem among the religious elite, but in the outlying region of Galilee—the land of darkness and the shadow of death. He chooses ordinary fishermen and issues a simple yet radical call: “Follow Me.” They drop their nets and leave everything behind. The same Lord who came to us in the incarnation now calls us to follow Him and to invite others into that same discipleship. The gospel is for the outlying places, the ordinary people, and everyone. True discipleship means leaving behind what once defined us and living as those who have been called by the King. Preached by Rodney Brown Jr. at Rhome Bible Church Website: https://www.rhomebible.org #Matthew #BibleTeaching #RhomeBibleChurch #Sermon #ChristianPodcast #BiblicalPreaching #GodsSovereignty #Discipleship #Faith #ImpartingTheWord #Reformed #ExpositionalPreaching #ExpositionalTeaching #FollowMe #DropYourNets

Believers trust knowing the Lord fights for us. In this second part of the Red Sea narrative, Israel's confidence collapses as Pharaoh's chariots close in. What began with high-handed boldness turns to sarcasm, fear, and regret. They accuse Moses and long for the slavery they once hated. Moses responds with the central call of the passage: “Do not fear! Stand by and see the salvation of the Lord… The Lord will fight for you while you keep silent.” The battle is not theirs to win by strength or strategy. God alone will be glorified through both judgment on Egypt and the deliverance of His people. This text points us forward to the greater Exodus accomplished at the cross, where the Lord fights for us and secures our salvation. Preached by Rodney Brown Jr. at Rhome Bible Church Website: https://www.rhomebible.org #Exodus #BibleTeaching #RhomeBibleChurch #Sermon #ChristianPodcast #BiblicalPreaching #GodsSovereignty #OldTestament #Faith #ImpartingTheWord #Reformed #ExpositionalPreaching #ExpositionalTeaching #RedSea #TheBattleIsTheLords

Believers trust knowing the Lord fights for us. In this first part of the Red Sea narrative from Exodus 13:17–14:14, God leads Israel on a deliberate detour away from the shorter coastal route. He knows their faith is not yet ready for open warfare with the Philistines. Instead, He organizes them in martial array, has them carry Joseph's bones as a reminder of His promises, and positions them at the edge of the sea—where Pharaoh's army will soon appear. What looks like a trap is actually God's careful navigation and glory orchestration. When panic rises, the call remains the same: stand firm and watch the salvation of the Lord. The battle belongs to Him. Preached by Rodney Brown Jr. at Rhome Bible Church Website: https://www.rhomebible.org #Exodus #BibleTeaching #RhomeBibleChurch #Sermon #ChristianPodcast #BiblicalPreaching #GodsSovereignty #OldTestament #Faith #ImpartingTheWord #Reformed #ExpositionalPreaching #ExpositionalTeaching #RedSea #TheBattleIsTheLords

Believers celebrate, dedicate, and educate on their redemption. In this message from Exodus 13:1-16, God returns His people to the theme of remembrance. Knowing how quickly we forget, He gives Israel three practical “forget-me-nots”: the annual celebration of the Feast of Unleavened Bread, the dedication of every firstborn, and the deliberate education of the next generation by fathers. These practices were designed so that the memory of their powerful redemption from slavery would never fade. The same call remains for us. We who have been redeemed by the blood of the Lamb must celebrate, dedicate, and educate—so that neither we nor our children forget what God has done. Preached by Rodney Brown Jr. at Rhome Bible Church Website: https://www.rhomebible.org #Exodus #BibleTeaching #RhomeBibleChurch #Sermon #ChristianPodcast #BiblicalPreaching #GodsSovereignty #OldTestament #Faith #ImpartingTheWord #Reformed #ExpositionalPreaching #ExpositionalTeaching #Redemption #ForgetMeNots

Our faith is dependent upon understanding the work of Jesus Christ. In this second message of the “Behold the Lamb” series, we move from the person of Christ (His incarnation) to His work. The key doctrine under consideration is imputation—the great exchange in which our sin is credited to Christ and His perfect righteousness is credited to us. Saving faith rests not merely on sincerity, but on the correct understanding of what Jesus accomplished. Because He is the perfect, spotless Lamb—truly God and truly man—He alone could bear our guilt and provide the righteousness we could never earn. This truth strengthens our faith, fuels our worship, and equips us to speak clearly about the gospel during the Christmas season. Preached by Rodney Brown Jr. at Rhome Bible Church Website: https://www.rhomebible.org #Imputation #Christmas #BibleTeaching #RhomeBibleChurch #Sermon #ChristianPodcast #BiblicalPreaching #GodsSovereignty #JesusChrist #Faith #ImpartingTheWord #Reformed #ExpositionalPreaching #ExpositionalTeaching #Justification

Propitiation is the King satisfying His righteous anger by extending holy love to His children. In this third message of the “Behold the Lamb” series, we turn to another essential aspect of Christ's work on the cross: propitiation. God is perfectly holy and just; He cannot simply overlook sin. Yet in His holy love He desires to redeem a people for Himself. At the cross, justice and mercy meet. Jesus, the perfect Lamb, stands in our place and absorbs the righteous wrath of God that our sins deserve. In doing so, He satisfies divine justice and opens the way for God to extend mercy and affection to former enemies now brought near as His children. Understanding propitiation deepens our worship and strengthens our confidence in the finished work of Christ. Preached by Rodney Brown Jr. at Rhome Bible Church Website: https://www.rhomebible.org #Propitiation #Christmas #BibleTeaching #RhomeBibleChurch #Sermon #ChristianPodcast #BiblicalPreaching #GodsSovereignty #JesusChrist #Faith #ImpartingTheWord #Reformed #ExpositionalPreaching #ExpositionalTeaching #Atonement

Jesus' resurrection and glorification guarantees ours. In this final message of the “Behold the Lamb” series, we turn to the resurrection and glorification of Christ. Having examined His incarnation, the imputation of His righteousness, and the propitiation of God's wrath, we now see how His victory over death secures our future hope. Because Jesus rose from the dead and is now glorified at the right hand of the Father, every believer can face death with confidence. We do not grieve as those who have no hope. His resurrection guarantees that we too will be raised and glorified. This truth strengthens our faith, fuels our worship, and equips us to speak hope into a world that sanitizes and fears death. Preached by Rodney Brown Jr. at Rhome Bible Church Website: https://www.rhomebible.org #Glorification #Christmas #BibleTeaching #RhomeBibleChurch #Sermon #ChristianPodcast #BiblicalPreaching #GodsSovereignty #JesusChrist #Faith #ImpartingTheWord #Reformed #ExpositionalPreaching #ExpositionalTeaching #Resurrection

Our faith is dependent upon understanding the person of Jesus Christ. In this message from selected Scriptures, we begin a series focused on the person and work of Christ as we enter the Christmas season. The key question is simple but essential: Who is the baby in the manger? True saving faith rests not merely on sincerity, but on the correct object of that faith. Jesus is fully God and fully man. He is the eternal Word who became flesh, the exact representation of the Father's nature, the Creator and Sustainer who humbled Himself in the incarnation. Without a divine Savior, there is no salvation. This text calls us to understand, confess, and commit ourselves to the biblical Jesus—not a Jesus of our own making—so that our faith is both correct and strengthened. Preached by Rodney Brown Jr. at Rhome Bible Church Website: https://www.rhomebible.org #Incarnation #Christmas #BibleTeaching #RhomeBibleChurch #Sermon #ChristianPodcast #BiblicalPreaching #GodsSovereignty #JesusChrist #Faith #ImpartingTheWord #Reformed #ExpositionalPreaching #ExpositionalTeaching #DeityOfChrist

God grants sight to the blind and commissions them to take light into a dark world. In this message from Acts 9:1-19, we step aside from Exodus for one week to examine Saul's conversion on the Damascus road. The fire-breathing Pharisee who was breathing threats and murder against the disciples is sovereignly stopped by Jesus Himself, struck blind, and then given both physical and spiritual sight. God not only saves this foremost of sinners—He commissions him as a chosen instrument to take the light of the gospel into a dark world. This text reminds us that every true conversion follows the same pattern: we were headed in the wrong direction, God apprehended us by His grace, He opened our eyes, and He put us into service. We who once were blind now see—and we are sent to take that light to others. Preached by Rodney Brown Jr. at Rhome Bible Church Website: https://www.rhomebible.org #Acts #BibleTeaching #RhomeBibleChurch #Sermon #ChristianPodcast #BiblicalPreaching #GodsSovereignty #NewTestament #Faith #ImpartingTheWord #Reformed #ExpositionalPreaching #ExpositionalTeaching #Conversion #AmazingGrace

Believers commit to worship our great God because He sovereignly redeems, blesses, and sustains us. In this message from Exodus 12:29-41, the tenth plague strikes at midnight. Pharaoh, broken and defeated, finally issues an unconditional surrender and drives Israel out in haste. What looks like a sudden “you're fired” moment for the Israelites is actually the culmination of God's perfect, sovereign plan. God not only redeems His people—He richly blesses them with silver and gold from the Egyptians and sustains them for the journey ahead. The proper response is not pride or self-congratulation, but committed gratitude and wholehearted worship of the God who alone orchestrates every detail of our redemption. Preached by Rodney Brown Jr. at Rhome Bible Church Website: https://www.rhomebible.org #Exodus #BibleTeaching #RhomeBibleChurch #Sermon #ChristianPodcast #BiblicalPreaching #GodsSovereignty #OldTestament #Faith #ImpartingTheWord #Reformed #ExpositionalPreaching #ExpositionalTeaching #Passover #YoureFired

God commands His children to remember their salvation through regular celebration and education. In this message from Exodus 12:14-38, God establishes the Feast of Unleavened Bread as a permanent ordinance. Right after the Passover, Israel is commanded to celebrate this week-long feast of matza so that the memory of their deliverance will not fade. Through intentional celebration and the education of the next generation, God's people are to keep the reality of their salvation alive. This text reminds us that we are a forgetful people. God graciously gives us tangible ways—celebration, symbols, and teaching—to remember what He has done so that gratitude and faithfulness do not leak from our minds. Preached by Rodney Brown Jr. at Rhome Bible Church Website: https://www.rhomebible.org #Exodus #BibleTeaching #RhomeBibleChurch #Sermon #ChristianPodcast #BiblicalPreaching #GodsSovereignty #OldTestament #Faith #ImpartingTheWord #Reformed #ExpositionalPreaching #ExpositionalTeaching #FeastOfUnleavenedBread #MatzaMemories

God wants His children to remember their redemption so they will identify with Him and proclaim Him throughout the generations. In this message from Exodus 12:1-13, God institutes the Passover. He gives Israel a new calendar centered on their deliverance, detailed instructions for selecting and sacrificing an unblemished lamb, and the command to apply its blood so the destroyer would pass over. Every detail is designed so that God's people would remember their redemption, identify with Him, and pass the story on to their children and grandchildren. This text is rich with typology. The perfect, set-apart lamb points forward to Christ—the true Passover Lamb whose blood alone secures our redemption. Believers are called to remember, identify, and proclaim. Preached by Rodney Brown Jr. at Rhome Bible Church Website: https://www.rhomebible.org #Exodus #BibleTeaching #RhomeBibleChurch #Sermon #ChristianPodcast #BiblicalPreaching #GodsSovereignty #OldTestament #Faith #ImpartingTheWord #Reformed #ExpositionalPreaching #ExpositionalTeaching #Passover #RememberOurRedemption

Believers gratefully give God glory for their redemption and blessing. In this message from Exodus 11:1-10, the final plague is announced: the death of the firstborn. Payday has arrived for Egypt's stubborn rebellion against Yahweh. At the same time, God gives His people favor in the sight of the Egyptians so they will leave with silver and gold—plundering their former oppressors. This text calls God's people to stop and give Him grateful glory. The same God who judges the hard-hearted also redeems and richly blesses His own. Our proper response is worship and thanksgiving for both the redemption and the blessing He has accomplished for His glory. Preached by Rodney Brown Jr. at Rhome Bible Church Website: https://www.rhomebible.org #Exodus #BibleTeaching #RhomeBibleChurch #Sermon #ChristianPodcast #BiblicalPreaching #GodsSovereignty #OldTestament #Faith #ImpartingTheWord #Reformed #ExpositionalPreaching #ExpositionalTeaching #PaydayHasArrived

God wants His children to know how He made a mockery of the Egyptians, so they will know He is the Lord and tell their children and grandchildren. In this message from Exodus 10:1-20, the plague of locusts is not only an act of judgment on Egypt—it is a story God wants His people to remember and retell. Yahweh hardens Pharaoh's heart so that His signs may be performed and His glory displayed, making a mockery of Egypt's power and gods. The purpose is clear: that Israel would know the Lord and pass the knowledge of His mighty acts to the next generations. This text calls us to the same responsibility—remembering God's power in judgment and redemption, and faithfully teaching it to our children and grandchildren so that they too may know that He is the Lord. Preached by Rodney Brown Jr. at Rhome Bible Church Website: https://www.rhomebible.org #Exodus #BibleTeaching #RhomeBibleChurch #Sermon #ChristianPodcast #BiblicalPreaching #GodsSovereignty #OldTestament #Faith #ImpartingTheWord #Reformed #ExpositionalPreaching #ExpositionalTeaching #LocustPlague

God wants His children to know that there is no one like Him so they will proclaim His Name through all the earth. In this message from Exodus 9:13-35, the plague of hail—mixed with fire and more severe than anything Egypt had ever seen—puts God's unmatched power on full display. Yahweh turns up the volume so that both Pharaoh and His own people will realize there is no one like Him. This text is meant to produce two things in God's people: a deep realization of His supreme power, and the resulting proclamation of His name. When we truly grasp the greatness of our God, we cannot remain silent. Preached by Rodney Brown Jr. at Rhome Bible Church Website: https://www.rhomebible.org #Exodus #BibleTeaching #RhomeBibleChurch #Sermon #ChristianPodcast #BiblicalPreaching #GodsSovereignty #OldTestament #Faith #ImpartingTheWord #Reformed #ExpositionalPreaching #ExpositionalTeaching #HailPlague

Our trust should be in God alone as there is no one like Him. In this message from Exodus 8:1-15, the second plague of frogs reveals a simple but profound truth: there is no one like the Lord our God. While Pharaoh's magicians can imitate the sign in a limited way, they cannot reverse it or compete with Yahweh's power. The gap between the Creator and every created thing—including Egypt's gods—is not even close. This text calls us to examine where we place our trust. When nothing else even comes close to the greatness of God, our confidence, security, and worship must rest in Him alone. Preached by Rodney Brown Jr. at Rhome Bible Church Website: https://www.rhomebible.org #Exodus #BibleTeaching #RhomeBibleChurch #Sermon #ChristianPodcast #BiblicalPreaching #GodsSovereignty #OldTestament #Faith #ImpartingTheWord #Reformed #ExpositionalPreaching #ExpositionalTeaching #ThereIsNoOneLikeHim

God judges glory hoarding but protects the livelihood of His own. In this message from Exodus 9:1-7, the plague on the livestock reveals both the severity of God's judgment and the precision of His care. While Egypt's animals are struck, the livestock of Israel in Goshen are completely spared. Yahweh alone is Lord over livelihood, provision, and every resource we depend on. This text confronts our tendency to place security in possessions, portfolios, or structures, and calls us to trust the God who both judges those who steal His glory and faithfully protects His people. Preached by Rodney Brown Jr. at Rhome Bible Church Website: https://www.rhomebible.org #Exodus #BibleTeaching #RhomeBibleChurch #Sermon #ChristianPodcast #BiblicalPreaching #GodsSovereignty #OldTestament #Faith #ImpartingTheWord #Reformed #ExpositionalPreaching #ExpositionalTeaching #LordOfOurLivelihood

n a culture that increasingly hates biblical truth, the church cannot remain silent. In this message from selected Scriptures, Pastor Rodney addresses recent acts of violence and the growing hostility toward those who stand for Christ. Drawing from the example of faithful witnesses who refused to stay quiet, he calls believers to reject worldly wisdom, stop making excuses, and rise up to speak the gospel with clarity, courage, and kindness. This is a timely call to make our lives count—not by seeking comfort or avoiding conflict, but by loving people enough to tell them the truth, even when it costs us. Preached by Rodney Brown Jr. at Rhome Bible Church Website: https://www.rhomebible.org #BibleTeaching #RhomeBibleChurch #Sermon #ChristianPodcast #BiblicalPreaching #Faith #ImpartingTheWord #Reformed #ExpositionalPreaching #ExpositionalTeaching #CharlieKirk #RiseUpAndFight #GospelCourage #StandForTruth

God sovereignly orchestrates history to produce proper worship. In this message from Exodus 6:13-27, what looks like a simple list of names is actually a powerful reminder of God's meticulous sovereignty. Through this genealogy, Moses establishes the credibility of the Levitical priesthood and shows that God has been carefully directing family lines, births, and history itself so that true worship can take place. Far from being filler, this passage comforts God's people with the truth that nothing is random. The Lord works through ordinary generations to fulfill His purposes and bring about the worship He requires. Preached by Rodney Brown Jr. at Rhome Bible Church Website: https://www.rhomebible.org #Exodus #BibleTeaching #RhomeBibleChurch #Sermon #ChristianPodcast #BiblicalPreaching #GodsSovereignty #OldTestament #Faith #ImpartingTheWord #Reformed #ExpositionalPreaching #ExpositionalTeaching

God is sovereign and victorious, despite living in a worldly battle that looks otherwise. In this message from Exodus 7:8-13, God gives Moses and Aaron a clear sign to perform before Pharaoh: the staff that becomes a serpent. When Pharaoh's magicians appear to match the miracle, Aaron's staff swallows theirs—demonstrating that Yahweh alone is the true and sovereign God. This text reminds us that God's Word never fails and that His victory is certain, even when the battle is still raging and the outcome is not yet fully visible. Believers can take comfort and stand firm, knowing the outcome is already secured by the hand of the Lord. Preached by Rodney Brown Jr. at Rhome Bible Church Website: https://www.rhomebible.org #Exodus #BibleTeaching #RhomeBibleChurch #Sermon #ChristianPodcast #BiblicalPreaching #GodsSovereignty #OldTestament #Faith #ImpartingTheWord #Reformed #ExpositionalPreaching #ExpositionalTeaching #SovereigntyOfGod

Because God effects the success of the mission, He expects simple obedience from His messengers. In this message from Exodus 6:28–7:7, Moses once again offers excuses about being unskilled in speech. God responds by reminding him that the outcome does not depend on Moses' ability, but on the mighty hand of the Lord. Success in God's mission is not measured by visible results, but by faithful obedience—simply putting one foot in front of the other and trusting God for the rest. This text calls us away from pragmatic self-reliance and toward confident, steady obedience, knowing that the same God who commands the mission also guarantees its success. Preached by Rodney Brown Jr. at Rhome Bible Church Website: https://www.rhomebible.org #Exodus #BibleTeaching #RhomeBibleChurch #Sermon #ChristianPodcast #BiblicalPreaching #GodsSovereignty #OldTestament #Faith #ImpartingTheWord #Reformed #ExpositionalPreaching #ExpositionalTeaching #Obedience