Sermons on A Rock Of Offence:

10 How’s Your Eating Habits? Series

Contributed by Ralph Andrus on Apr 12, 2011

We long to be sheltered, secure, & satisfied The Shepherd At Work: 1. Looking For The Best Grazing & Bedding Land 2. Removal of Poisonous Plants, Snakes, Scorpions 3. Clean the Drinking Holes

Ps 23:5 5 Thou preparest a table before me in the presence of mine enemies: thou anointest my head with oil; my cup runneth over. - Sheep are completely defenseless. They can't bite like dogs, scratch like cats, kick like horses or even snap like turtles. - Yet have many enemies • Cougars ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 23:5

Denomination: Baptist

My Worship Can Change The World! Series

Contributed by James Kirkland on Oct 25, 2010

We can change the world in which we live by the way we worship, but we must first define worship.

I must first admit that I did barrow the titles of each of my sermons. My Worship can change the world! If a man commands his dog to “Fly!” the dog doesn’t stand much of a chance of obeying him. And it won’t help if the man first tells his dog, “Be a ...read more

Scripture: Exodus 20:3-6

Denomination: Nazarene

Two Great Sins!

Contributed by Tony Abram on Oct 17, 2006

Two Great Sins! The Children of Israel committed many sins against the Lord, but there are two great sins that they did that can tie the hands of God. Today, we find these same two sins holding back believers, and in turn hold back the unconverted from c

Two Great Sins! The Children of Israel committed many sins against the Lord, but there are two great sins that they did that can tie the hands of God. Today, we find these same two sins holding back believers, and in turn hold back the unconverted from coming to the living Christ. To understand ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 78:10-23

These Things #1 Series

Contributed by David Singleton on Jun 21, 2007

A study of Paul’s comments on "these things" in the book of 1 Timothy.

THESE THINGS 1 TIMOTHY 3:14-15 SERMON #1 INTRODUCTION: I’VE BEEN STUDYING THE BOOK OF 1ST TIMOTHY LATELY, AND IN MY STUDY, I’VE NOTICED A PHRASE THAT PAUL KEEPS USING OVER AND OVER AS HE WRITES TO THIS YOUNG MINISTER, TIMOTHY. THE PHRASE IS “THESE THINGS”. NOW I DON’T KNOW ABOUT YOU, BUT WHEN ...read more

Scripture: 1 Timothy 3:14-15

Denomination: Baptist

Spiritual Wealth And Generosity From Proverbs Series

Contributed by Timothy Schultz on Jan 24, 2011

The importance of realizing that spiritual wealth and generosity are more important than material wealth.

Intro: Money a bit part of our lives but we often keep it private. Do you remember your earliest memories of money? • Alden bank book—savings • Dad’s businesses: Budget Foods store in Buffalo… Schultz’ Produce Market. Landscaping… Colonial Shoppe ...read more

Scripture: Proverbs 11:1-25

Denomination: Mennonite

Taking Pride In God Series

Contributed by Ed Vasicek on Mar 4, 2013

We should gladly own Yahweh as our God, and we should take great pride in him!

Taking Pride in God Isaiah 44:1-28 1. Sometimes it DOES take a Rocket Scientist 
 Scientists at NASA have developed a gun built specifically to launch dead chickens at the windshields of airliners, military jets and the space shuttle, all traveling at maximum velocity. The idea is to ...read more

Scripture: Isaiah 44:1-28

Denomination: Independent/Bible

Joy Of Community

Contributed by Stephen Funderburk on May 13, 2007

Paul shares three important aspects of community

Intro: being a military brat growing up was a life on the move. For many the thought of re-location can be a scary proposition. Being in a Christian family made these transitions easier, because when you moved to a new base, there was always a church family waiting for you to arrive. Knowing that ...read more

Scripture: Philippians 1:1-11

Denomination: Assembly Of God

Keeping Your Head More Than Above Water

Contributed by Ralph Andrus on May 21, 2007

We are not called to just exist in life but we are to thrive. The secret is to focus on Christ with Praise

PowerPoint Available + New Slide > Transistion ___________________________________________________________ Ps 27:6; Lk 21:1-28 On most days, Elkhorn Creek is a narrow stream that flows placidly through southern West Virginia of McDowell and Mercer counties. But on July 8 2002, after a flash ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 27:6

Denomination: Baptist

Preach Preacher Preach

Contributed by W. Alderman on Aug 19, 2007

This is a message that I preached at a preacher’s ordination that can also be used in Preacher’s fellowship meetings or to show forth the role of a preacher.

PREACH PREACHER…PREACH, PREACH! TEXT: Romans 10:8, 14, 15; 2 Timothy 4:1-8 (Read 2 Timothy 3:15-17 First) W. Max Alderman Statesboro Bible Baptist Church INTRODUCTION: Originally, preaching was called a Gospel talk or literally, a talk about the Gospel. The ...read more

Scripture: 1 Timothy 4:1-8

Denomination: Baptist

I Need Water!

Contributed by Jimmy Haile on Oct 23, 2011

How many times have I seen Christian at one another’s throat or after the minister because of something that displeased them?

Moses was God’s chosen prophet to lead Israel but Israel often argued with Moses. They constantly found fault with Moses’ leadership skills. They constantly argued with Moses and had sharp criticism for everything he did. Moses was God’s chosen man for the hour but the Children ...read more

Scripture: Numbers 20:1-13

Denomination: Baptist

What If God Turned Away From Us? Series

Contributed by Guy Glass on Jun 6, 2011

I cannot help but see a progression in our society where we are moving at an ever greater pace away from the biblical principles we were founded on and the god of our founders. Recent decision in our government and courts have only provided evidence in s

WHAT IF GOD TURNED AWAY FROM US? HOSEA 9:1-17 INTRODUCTION: I CANNOT HELP BUT SEE A PROGRESSION IN OUR SOCIETY WHERE WE ARE MOVING AT AN EVER GREATER PACE AWAY FROM THE BIBLICAL PRINCIPLES WE WERE FOUNDED ON AND THE GOD OF OUR FOUNDERS. RECENT DECISION IN OUR GOVERNMENT AND COURTS HAVE ONLY ...read more

Scripture: Hosea 9:1-17

Denomination: Baptist

What’s In A Name?

Contributed by Craig Condon on Jan 14, 2017

Names mean different things to different people. In the reading we heard from John 1:29-42 a few minutes ago, we heard some of the names given to Jesus and given by Jesus.

You have probably heard the phrase “What’s in a name?” from time to time. Names mean different things to different people. In the reading we heard from John 1:29-42 a few minutes ago, we heard some of the names given to Jesus and given by Jesus. We heard the name John the ...read more

Scripture: John 1:29-42

Denomination: Anglican

What Is My Calling And Will My Church And I Make It?

Contributed by Coz Von on Jul 16, 2018

Your role in the end time Church

Sermon outline 1 Introduction The Bible refers to the church as - bride of Christ? How many of you believe that Christ could return for His church any day now? What if Jesus would return for His church in seven days from now? How would we as a church look? First, let see What is the ...read more

Scripture: Revelation 3:1-6

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Easter Advent 2 - A Day Of Hope

Contributed by Damien Saylor on Mar 30, 2020

In the midst of the pandemic, In the midst of Jesus being crucified, where do you find Hope?

Sermon- Easter Advent 2 - 2020 - Hope - How often do we step back & look at how great our God is? - In looking at second day of Advent for Easter, this day stands for Hope. - As Jesus was going to the moment He was going to be Flogged By Rome, then crucified, ...read more

Scripture: John 10:17-18, Psalm 62:1-8

Denomination: Baptist

Vigilance Not Overconfidence

Contributed by Dan Santiago on Oct 17, 2013

This sermon says that today's believers should learn from past experiences of God's people when resisting with temptation.

VIGILANCE NOT OVERCONFIDENCE 1 Corinthians 10:1-13 (NIV) This passage says that today's believers should learn from past experiences of God's people and be warned. One of the past experiences of God's people that we need to learn from is in the area of resisting temptation. Paul reminded the ...read more

Scripture: 1 Corinthians 10:1-13

Denomination: Baptist