Author Archives: Rex H. Herndon

“Through Gates Of Thanksgiving” (Sermon by Rex Herndon) Psalm 100:4 A number of years ago,  I was invited to speak at a youth conference sponsored by the German arm of the Assemblies of God and held in Eastern Canada, near Buffalo, New York. It so happened the conference schedule coincided with the U.S. celebration ofContinue reading “Transcript: “Through Gates of Thanksgiving”, November 2025”

“THE DIMENSIONS OF GOD’S LOVE”                      John 3:16  Introduction: I recognize any  attempt to fully describe the dimensions of God’s Love is an exercise in futility.  Its unlimited depth, measureless breadth and infinite height is beyond description.  It was Hymn writer, Frederick Lehman in his wonderfulContinue reading “Transcript: “The Dimensions of God’s Love”, October 2025”

“If my people which are called by my Name, shall humble themselves, and pray, and seek My face and turn from their wicked ways; then will I hear from heaven, and will forgive their sin, and will heal their land.” 2 Chronicles 7:14 Introduction: The opening lines of the historic novel,”The Tale Of Two Cities,” areContinue reading “Transcript: “In Times Like These”, May 2025”

“The Irony And Impact Of The Cross” (Rex Herndon, April 2025) “God forbid that I should glory, save in the Cross of our Lord Jesus Christ.” Galatians 6:14 Introduction:  Only by the immeasurable Grace and transforming Power of God, was it possible for the words, “God forbid that I should glory, save in the CrossContinue reading “Transcript: “The Irony and Impact of the Cross”, April 2025”

“I was glad when they said unto me, let us go into the house of the Lord.” Psalm 122:1 Introduction: The text, written by David, is one of fifteen, “Songs of Ascent,” or songs of worship, prayer and praise, traditionally sung by traveling pilgrims as they made their way up the hill into the CityContinue reading “Transcript: “Don’t Miss The Joy”, March 2025”

While driving down a busy street in the City of Long Beach, California, I happened to glance over at a pile of rubbish lying in front of a building that was being remodeled. Normally, I would pay little attention to a heap of broken glass, crumbled plaster and splintered wood. But there, among the rubbleContinue reading ““An Old Discarded Church Pew””

“The Future Belongs To The Believer”(Sermon by Rex Herndon 1/5/25) Hebrews 10:35-36 Introduction: Once again, we stand at the portal of a New Year gazing into the future with hopeful anticipation and perhaps a measure of uncertainty. While we may only speculate as to what lies ahead, there is one thing of which we mayContinue reading “Transcript: “The Future Belongs To The Believer””

Life was pretty simple in the little sleepy Ozark town of Eureka Springs, Arkansas, where I was born and lived as a young boy. In fact, some said, shortlyafter dark the lights went off on Main Street, and the sidewalks were rolled up. Come Saturday, however, it was different. Folks came into town from theirContinue reading ““A Double Boiler For Mama- The Joy of Giving”,December, 2024”

“Through Gates Of Thanksgiving” (Sermon by Rex Herndon) Psalm 100:4 Introduction: A number of years ago,  I was invited to speak at a youth conference sponsored by the German arm of the Assemblies of God and held in Eastern Canada, near Buffalo, New York. It so happened the conference schedule coincided with the U.S. celebrationContinue reading “Transcript: “Through Gates of Thanksgiving”, November 2024”

(Written by Rex Herndon) My dad was a devout man of God, who was born in abject poverty, without the benefit of an education.  He struggled to read and write, but he faithfully served the Lord to the best of his abilities and set a Godly example for his family.  I don’t recall him singingContinue reading ““A Young Boy Remembers Singing His Praise””

                 “ALONE AT THE THRONE” Psalm 91:1                      Introduction:  In the wonderful hymn, “Draw Me Nearer” Fanny Crosby wrote, “Oh the pure delight of a single hour, That before Thy Throne I spend, When I kneel in prayer, andContinue reading “Transcript: “Alone at the Throne”, October, 2024”

“THE DIMENSIONS OF GOD’s LOVE”                      John 3:16  (Rex Herndon’s Sermon, 8/25/24 Introduction:   I recognize any  attempt to fully describe the dimensions of God’s Love is an exercise in futility.  Its unlimited depth, measureless breadth and infinite height is beyond description.  It was Hymn writer,Continue reading “Transcript: “ The Dimensions of God’s Love”, August 2024”

“Life’s Greatest Question” (Rex Herndon’s Sermon July 2024) Where will I spend eternity? Matthew 7:13-14 INTRODUCTION From my English literature class of many years ago, I hear Shakespeare’s Hamlet in his famous soliloquy saying, “To be, or not to be, that is the question.” Standing at a crossroads, he is faced with a difficult decision.Continue reading “Transcript: “Life’s Greatest Questions”, July 2024”

“A Life Changing Moment “ (Rex Herndon’s Sermon 6/9/24) The Healing Of The Lame ManActs 3:1-9 Introduction: Countless times, we who believe have turned to the miracles recorded in the New Testament to find encouragement and the renewal of our faith. Faced with the physical, material, spiritual and emotional challenges of life, it is reassuringContinue reading “Transcript: “A Life Changing Moment”, June 2024”

Sermon for Pentecost Sunday, May, 2024) ©️2024RexHerndon Acts 2:1-4 Introduction: It was exactly 4:30 A.M., when I was suddenly awakened by noise outside my bedroom window. Listening a-bit closer, I realized it was the wind. The warm thermals of the Santa Ana’s were briskly blowing from the deserts of the Southwest toward the beaches ofContinue reading “Transcript: “The Sound of a Mighty Wind Heard Around the World””