Sermons on A Rock Of Offence:

Desert Happenings And Other News Series

Contributed by Roshelle Brenneise on Jun 19, 2025

Transitioning to chapter 20, it would seem that nearly the entire 40 years of wandering have passed without comment. Most of the old generation had died off and a new generation had taken its place.

June 21, 2025 Last week was not a good week. There was lots of whining and complaining and rebellion. What we learned is that even though Yahweh judged the people, his judgments did not curb their rebellion. No matter what he did, for their benefit or in discipline, complaining and rebellion ...read more

Scripture: Hebrews 9:13-14, Psalm 106:32-33, John 3:14-16

Denomination: Seventh-Day Adventist

Jesus Christ: The Alpha & Omega - The Same Yesterday, Today & Forever

Contributed by Rev. Matthew Parker on Nov 18, 2024

Jesus The Christ is the ground of our being, our hope, our Anchor.

It’s been over 12 years now since Barbara and I travelled to the UK in August of 2012 for our 25th anniversary. We did something that I will never do again: we decided to travel to 10 different cities in Ireland, Scotland, England and finally Wales, in 21 days. I still can’t quite believe we did ...read more

Scripture: Revelation 1:17-18, Hebrews 13:1-8

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Transformed By Truth: The Rock Of Salvation 2 Samuel 22:47 Series

Contributed by Dean Courtier on Apr 19, 2024

The foundational truth of God as our Rock of salvation, urging believers to anchor their faith in Him and proclaim His praise to the world. The application and call to action encourage a life marked by steadfast devotion and evangelistic zeal.

Transformed by Truth: The Rock of Salvation 2 Samuel 22:47 Introduction: Today, we delve into the powerful imagery of God as our rock and salvation, drawing insights from 2 Samuel 22:47. This verse encapsulates the profound truth that our God is worthy of praise and adoration, and through Him, we ...read more

Scripture: 2 Samuel 22:47, Psalm 42:2, Acts 17:28, Psalm 18:2, Psalm 62:2, Psalm 18:46, Isaiah 12:2  (view more)  (view less)

Denomination: Pentecostal

The Cry, The Need, The Help

Contributed by Melvin Maughmer, Jr. on Apr 22, 2024

The book of Psalms expresses worship, encourages us to praise God for who He is and what He has done. It illuminates the greatness of God, affirms His faithfulness, and presents His loving kindness toward us despite of our shortcoming, hopelessness, depression, anxiety and emotional unease.

The Cry, The Hope, The Help Psalms 61 By Bishop Melvin L. Maughmer, Jr. OPENING: - The book of Psalms expresses worship, encourages us to praise God for who He is and what He has done. It illuminates the greatness of God, affirms His faithfulness, and presents His loving kindness toward us ...read more

Denomination: Apostolic

Unshared Unrivaled Unequaled

Contributed by David Dunn on Dec 10, 2025

Christ alone is the unshared, unrivaled, unequal Rock; surrender means stepping off the throne of self and letting Him reign today.

There’s a certain comfort, isn’t there, in imagining that somewhere out there is a man who carries the weight of spiritual certainty on his shoulders. He sits robed, enthroned, vested in centuries of tradition and expectation. His words ripple across continents. His gestures become symbols. His ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 62:2, Matthew 16:18, 1 Peter 2:4-7, Joshua 24:15, Galatians 2:20  (view more)  (view less)

Denomination: Seventh-Day Adventist

Hunting The Lion Series

Contributed by Roshelle Brenneise on Jan 29, 2026

Even though Saul sought him every day, Yahweh protected David and did not deliver him into Saul’s hand.

January 31, 2026 After Goliath’s defeat, the relationship between Saul and David quickly deteriorated. Saul became jealous and fearful for his throne and his jealously quickly morphed into anger and hatred. David had to go: Attempt 1 – While David was playing his harp, Saul threw his ...read more

Denomination: Seventh-Day Adventist

Praying In The Dark Series

Contributed by Brian Bill on Aug 4, 2025

When you’re rocked by life, make sure the Lord is your Rock.

Praying in the Dark Psalm 18 Rev. Brian Bill August 2-3, 2025 I needed GPS to find my way back up here today! Let me explain where I’ve been the last three weekends. A couple months months ago, I asked the deacons if I could take some time off from preaching to expend extra effort on future ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 18:1-50

Denomination: Baptist

Columbus Day 2020

Contributed by Damien Saylor on Nov 22, 2020

Happy Columbus Day!

Sermon- Columbus Day 2020 - Tomorrow we celebrate Columbus Day. I know that we have so many different ideas for how America was founded, but in the history of Columbus we see something very unique. - Christopher had devised a plan to sail west from Spain to Asia. The trade route by ...read more

Scripture: Luke 2:21-33

Denomination: Baptist

In The Presence Of God

Contributed by Damien Saylor on Nov 22, 2020

Have we ever considered what it’s like to be in the presence of a Holy & Mighty God?

Sermon: In the presence of God Have we ever considered what it’s like to be in the presence of a Holy & Mighty God? - In the presence of God, - Moses’ face glowed, & his hair turned white. - Soldiers fell as dead men by His Words. - The woman with the issue of blood knew that if she ...read more

Scripture: Colossians 2:9-10

Denomination: Baptist

Boast In The Cross

Contributed by Gordon Weatherby on May 23, 2013

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

Scripture: 1 Corinthians 2:1-5, 1 Corinthians 1:18-25, Galatians 6:14

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Learning To Forgive As Christ Forgave

Contributed by Rev. Samuel Arimoro on Jun 2, 2025

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

Scripture: Colossians 3:13, Matthew 6:14-15, Ephesians 4:31-32, Luke 23:34, Matthew 18:21-35  (view more)  (view less)

Denomination: Assembly Of God

If Rocks Could Talk Part 2 New Testament

Contributed by Steven Pace on Aug 14, 2002

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

Scripture: Luke 19:40

Denomination: Baptist

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

Contributed by Winson Butler on Nov 23, 2004

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

Scripture: Jeremiah 5:1-30

Denomination: Baptist

Simon Peter: Rock N Troll Haul Of Famer

Contributed by Stephen Evoy on Jan 4, 2008

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

Scripture: Matthew 16:17-18

Denomination: Free Methodist

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

Contributed by Joe Rowland on Nov 3, 2008

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

Scripture: John 15:18-25

Denomination: Assembly Of God