Category Archives: Devotional

By Rex Herndon One afternoon, while serving as Pastor, l left my office and stepping through the doors of the Church, on my way to my car, I saw a young man with a backpack and sleeping bag on his back standing near my car. He appeared to be about twenty-five years old. He wasContinue reading ““The Greatest Miracle””

By Rex Herndon Just a few miles outside of Eureka Springs, Arkansas, located just off Highway 23, is Beulah Union Church, a small white clapboard edifice, with three windows on each side and a small steeple reaching toward the heavens.  Built in 1929, by volunteers of the community on land donated by the Crews family,Continue reading ““A Visit to Beulah Union Church””

By Rex Herndon (Philippians 4:13) From  the inspired heart and mind of the oft tested and battle scared,  Apostle Paul, flowed words of faith and confidence,  that are perhaps, some of the most often quoted of all God’s Word.  Without hesitation, he confidently and unequivocally declared, “I can do all things through Christ which strengthensContinue reading ““Don’t worry…. Just Load The Wagon””

By Rex Herndon “The Eternal God is thy refuge, and underneath are the everlasting arms: And He shall thrust out the enemy before thee; and shall say, and ‘Destroy them,’ “ (Deuteronomy 33:27). In the darkness of the early morning hours, I was suddenly awakened with the words of the wonderful song, “Sheltered In TheContinue reading ““The Security of His Arms”, April, 2026”

The year was 1973, and I was honored to receive an invitation to speak at the annual Mid-Winter Camp meeting, a gathering of Assembly of God Churches, in the Imperial Valley of Southern California. It was ten nights of refreshing worship and fellowship with Pastors and several hundred wonderful people of that agricultural valley, neighboringContinue reading ““God and United Van Lines””

In life, there are times when opportunities and blessings come like unending billows of wind, the waves of which, lift us on surging currents to a higher plateau of spiritual blessing; a fuller realization of our fondest hopes and dreams, and the satisfaction of reaching our highest goals. It is during those times, we enthusiasticallyContinue reading ““Uncertain Winds… A Certain Lord””

Have you ever asked yourself these questions, “Where do I, as a regular Christian believer, fit in the grand scheme of spreading the gospel and changing the spiritual environment of our world? Or, “What can I personally do that would make a difference, and help stem the tide of ungodliness that threatens this generation ?”Continue reading ““Just a Cup of Dimes””

“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””