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  • Winson Butler avatar

    "Faces Harder Than A Rock..." By Dr. Winson Butler

    Contributed by Winson Butler on Nov 23, 2004
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    Some people stay so far in the past that the future is gone before they get there. Jeremiah’s tasks...bring his nation to it’s knees. Why? Let’s examine it together!

    Introduction It couldn’t have been put any better. Jeremiah, the weeping prophet (and we can see why) describes the condition of his nation and their attitudes when he asked them to repent and turn to God...he decribes them as having..."Faces harder than a rock..." Stone faced, hard headed, cold ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    If Rocks Could Talk Part 2 New Testament

    Contributed by Steven Pace on Aug 14, 2002
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    This is the New Testament Version of If Rocks Could Talk if you liked part one you will love Part 2. Ends with the Stone being rolled away

    If Rocks Could Talk Part II New Testament Luke 19:40 The central text for this two part message in Luke 19:40 where Jesus was making the triumphal entry into Jerusalem and the Pharisees were trying to get him to quit down the crowed. Jesus answered them saying, “I tell you the truth if these keep ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Simon Peter: Rock N Troll Haul Of Famer

    Contributed by Stephen Evoy on Jan 4, 2008
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    A very punny, scholarly-inclined exploration into the contextual implications of Simon’s new name: Peter.

    “Jesus went into Galilee. There he proclaimed the Good News from God. ‘The time has come’ he said ‘and the kingdom of God is close at hand. Repent, and believe the Good News.’ As he was walking along by the Sea of Galilee he saw Simon and his brother Andrew casting a net in the lake—for they ...read more

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    Denomination: Free Methodist

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    Standing On The Solid Rock; Maintaining Your Relationship With God

    Contributed by Mike Rickman on Oct 8, 2011
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    The things you need to know to stay strong in the Lord.

    October 9, 2011 Morning Worship Text: Psalm 27:1-14 Subject: Walking with God Title: Standing on the Solid Rock: Maintaining Your Relationship with God One of the greatest needs in the church today is consistency. What I mean by that is not that the church is inconsistent, but that people in ...read more

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    Denomination: Assembly Of God

  • Philip Harrelson avatar

    Psalm 18 - The Lord Is My Rock And My Fortress Series

    Contributed by Philip Harrelson on May 13, 2016
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    Psalm 18 focuses on the great protection we have from the Lord.

    THE LORD IS MY ROCK AND MY FORTRESS TEXT: Psalm 18:1-50 Psalms 18:1-3 (KJV) To the chief Musician, A Psalm of David, the servant of the LORD, who spake unto the LORD the words of this song in the day that the LORD delivered him from the hand of all his enemies, and from the hand of Saul: And he ...read more

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    Denomination: Pentecostal

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    When You're Between A Rock And A Hard Place Series

    Contributed by Chuck Sligh on Feb 4, 2018
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    How should we respond when we're "between a rock and a hard place", one of those bad situations in life in which there seems to be no escape no matter which way you turn? In this sermon we learn how we can "be of good cheer in such situations.

    Between a Rock and a Hard Place Series: Acts Chuck Sligh February 4, 2018 NOTE: A PowerPoint presentation is available for this sermon by request at chucksligh@hotmail.com. TEXT: Please turn in your Bibles to Acts 23 INTRODUCTION Illus.- An old magazine, Mission USSR, used to tell the stories of ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Hymn: The Solid Rock, By: Edward Mote - 1834

    Contributed by David Leach on May 31, 2014
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    On Christ, the solid Rock, I stand; All other ground is sinking sand, All other ground is sinking sand

    Chorus: On Christ, the solid Rock, I stand; All other ground is sinking sand, All other ground is sinking sand (what does this mean?) Last part of First Verse: I dare not trust the sweetest frame (Webster's: plan), But wholly lean on Jesus’ name. (the ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

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    I Will Go The Distance: Subtitle: The Rocks Are Crying Out

    Contributed by Joe Rowland on Nov 3, 2008
    based on 7 ratings
     | 5,227 views

    Are you willing to go the distence in your walks.The Rocks are crying out that Gods Word is true. Jesus is coming really soon. Are you going the distence?

    I Will Go The Distance Subtitle: The Rocks Are Crying out John 15:18-25 18 If the world hate you, ye know that it hated me before it hated you. 19 If ye were of the world, the world would love his own: but because ye are not of the world, but I have chosen you out of the world, therefore the ...read more

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    Denomination: Assembly Of God

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    Tools In The Master's Hands: Pencil, Rock

    Contributed by Wade Martin Hughes, Sr on Feb 24, 2022
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    HAVE WE CONSIDERED WHAT STORY ARE WE WRITING TODAY. I use a #2 lead pencil and a rock with the words make today count. Let us rewrite our future.

    TOOLS IN THE MASTER’S HANDS… PENCIL, MAKE TODAY COUNT… By Wade Martin Hughes, Sr. Kyfingers@aol.com (I give each person a #2 Pencil and a small stone that has “MAKE TODAY COUNT” written on it.) Proverbs 27:17 Iron sharpeneth iron; so a man sharpeneth the countenance of his friend. ...read more

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    Denomination: Assembly Of God

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    Jesus Teaches Us A "rock Ballad"

    Contributed by W Pat Cunningham on Jan 24, 2024
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    What does it mean to see God as a Rock who saves us?

    Fourth Sunday in Course 2024 Let’s all take a moment, maybe even shut our eyes if we are sitting down, and use our imaginations. That’s a great way to start your daily meditation, by imagining a scene from the Scriptures. So let’s all get into our minds a picture of a rock. Not a pebble, not a ...read more

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    Denomination: Catholic

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    Boast In The Cross

    Contributed by Gordon Weatherby on May 23, 2013
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    When it comes to salvation there is no ground on which we can boast. Our only boasting is Jesus Christ, and his sacrifice on the cross.

    BOAST IN THE CROSS Gal. 6:14 Dorn Ridge May 4, 2008 Notes revised for Sermon Central May 23, 2013 INTRODUCTION: 1.) What are you most proud of? Is it your children, your sports ability, your mind? 2.) Paul turns our attention to what we should glory in above all else, The Cross of Jesus ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

  • Brian Bill avatar

    Praising In The Pit Series

    Contributed by Brian Bill on Jun 23, 2025
     | 434 views

    When you hit rock bottom, you’ll find that the Rock at the bottom is God Himself.

    Praising in the Pit Psalm 34 Rev. Brian Bill June 21-22, 2025 I met an unforgettable man about 20 years ago when I was pastoring in central Illinois. The first time he came into our church sanctuary, he raised his arms over his head, looked up to the ceiling and said he was waiting for the roof ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Learning To Forgive As Christ Forgave

    Contributed by Rev. Samuel Arimoro on Jun 2, 2025
     | 172 views

    Just as we have received God’s mercy, we are commanded to extend the same to others, no matter the offence.

    LEARNING TO FORGIVE AS CHRIST FORGAVE By Rev. Samuel Arimoro Main Text: Colossians 3:13 Supporting Texts: Matthew 6:14-15, Ephesians 4:31-32, Luke 23:34, Matthew 18:21-35, Romans 5:8 INTRODUCTION: Forgiveness is one of the most powerful and liberating principles of the Christian life. At the ...read more

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    Denomination: Assembly Of God

  • Phillip Smith avatar

    Builders Of The Temple

    Contributed by Phillip Smith on Mar 14, 2024
     | 968 views

    We read of Zerubbabel being the master carpenter over the rebuilding of the Temple in Jerusalem. He did physically build a temple, however, the scripture alludes to one being named, ‘The Branch’, to build the temple, and, ‘they that are far off shall come and build in the temple of the Lord.’

    God tells us He will protect, guide and keep watch over us for His eternal purpose. In our scripture this morning, we will witness this Spiritual behavior. We read of Zerubbabel being the master carpenter over the rebuilding of the Temple in Jerusalem. In the physical realm, he did physically ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

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    "tarnished Halos, Rock Throwers, And The Amazing Grace Of God" Series

    Contributed by Gordon Weatherby on May 23, 2021
     | 3,152 views

    This is a message dealing with John 8:1-11, on the woman caught in adultery and the way Jesus handled it.

    “Tarnished Halos, Rock Throwers, and The Amazing Grace of God John 8:1-11 Sermon #16 in Gospel of John 2021 Greenmount and O’Leary Churches of Christ May 23, 2021 Video Link: https://youtu.be/mZ09me7jkfM INTRODUCTION: 1.) Most of us in this room today are Christians, or what God’s Word calls ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ