Sermons on Built On The Rock:

The Indwelling Of The Holy Spirit And The Early Church Fathers

Contributed by Scott Coltrain on Jul 11, 2015

The doctrine that the Holy Spirit comes to abide inside or indwell the person who obeys the Gospel is not new. The Early Church Fathers believed and taught this doctrine. Herein, we look at a sampling of their words.

The belief that the Scriptures teach that the Holy Spirit personally comes to abide within the Christian is not new. Writings from the first three centuries of the Church indicate that it was an accepted doctrine of the Early Church. The writings indicate the belief that the Spirit was given to ...read more

Scripture: 1 Corinthians 6:19-20

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Gideon - The Mighty Man Of Valor - "Spiritual Adultery” Part 2 Of A Series Series

Contributed by Larry Semore on Jul 31, 2017

We fall off the wagon somehow, become defiant and disobedient to God, turn to completely ungodly or humanistic resources for help or satisfaction and then wonder why God isn’t blessing us?

Gideon - The Mighty Man of Valor “Spiritual Adultery” Part 2 of a Series TEXT: Judges 6:11-40 New King James Version, “Now the Angel of the Lord came and sat under the terebinth tree which was in Ophrah, which belonged to Joash the Abiezrite, while his son Gideon threshed wheat in the winepress, ...read more

Denomination: Church Of God

Got Fish?

Contributed by Derrick Tuper on Jan 6, 2014

Jesus teaches his disciples some valuable lessons in the miracluous catch of fish in John 21.

GOT FISH? John 21:1-14 1) “Try the right side!” (1-6). Vs. 1-“Afterward”. Not sure how much time had passed since the appearance with Thomas and the others. Vs. 3-Adam Clarke’s commentary: ‘“Peter saith-I go a fishing.” Previously to the crucifixion ...read more

Scripture: John 21:1-14

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

The Prophets Of Laodicea

Contributed by Chuck Morley on Feb 10, 2001

Don’t be taken in by last days deceptions.

There is no way any informed Christian can deny the fact that Jesus is coming soon. Those who follow the teachings of Hal Lindsay, the Lalonde brothers, Dave Breeze and others are excited as they hear the reports of prophetic scripture being fulfilled. For those who don’t keep up with current ...read more

Scripture: Revelation 3:15-17

Denomination: Pentecostal

Loving The Unlovable

Contributed by John Stensrud on Apr 29, 2001

The main idea of our teaches us what we must do in order to hear Jesus say to us "Today salvation has come to this house". As we look at story, we need to ask ourselves: "Have I done what is necessary?" "Has Jesus said these words to me?"

by Pastor John Stensrud Immanuel Baptist Church Elgin, Il April 1, 2001 Luke 19:1 Jesus entered Jericho and was passing through. 2 A man was there by the name of ZACCHEUS; he was a chief tax collector and was wealthy. 3 He wanted to see who Jesus was, but being a short man he could not, because ...read more

Scripture: Luke 19:1-10

Denomination: Baptist

The Sower Series

Contributed by Jason Cole on Feb 26, 2004

Which type of soil is your faith planted in? For many I am afraid that they are not planted in the good soil.

“Parable of the Sower” Introduction It seems odd to me that all Christians respond differently to God’s Word. It is weird to me that we can all come to church and hear the same sermon and even sit in the same pew, but some take something away from it and others don’t. We all respond differently ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 13:1-23

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Rebuilding Your Spiritual Life

Contributed by Johnny Beaver on Jan 17, 2001

A sermon that encourages the Christian to rebuild the important areas that are to be found in a Christian life.

Nehemiah 1:1-4 “Does Anybody Care about Me” There was once a man who had been put into a prison as a prisoner of war. He thought that at any moment his comrades would come and retrieve him but that never happened. Instead he spent day after day in that prison with a floor of mostly dirt and the ...read more

Scripture: Nehemiah 1:1-2

Denomination: Baptist

Serving In The Shadows

Contributed by Glenn Branham on May 1, 2005

Almost no information exists concerning Peter’s wife, but even from this silence we may glean lessons for the role of the minister’s wife.

"Serving in the Shadows" COPY Mt. 8:14-15 "When Jesus came into Peter’s house, he saw Peter’s mother-in-law lying in bed with a fever. He touched her hand and the fever left her, and she got up and began to wait on him." (Also found in Mk. 1 and Lk. 4 - Mk. 1:29-31, As soon as they left the ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 8:14-15

Denomination: Pentecostal

Star Of Hope For New Years Eve

Contributed by Jeff Strite on Dec 31, 2006

The ball that drops at Times Square is called the "Star of Hope" and on its face are the "wishes" of our nation for courage, peace, fellowship etc. But if we listen to Scripture, we have a hope based on something more than "wishing upon a star."

OPEN: Tonight at 11:59 pm, over one billion people all across the world will be watching as the “ball” drops in New York City’s Times Square. That got me to wondering about the history of the New Year’s Eve “ball” and what I discovered was intriguing: · The 1st "time-ball" was installed on top of ...read more

Scripture: Proverbs 17:24

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Let's Get Busy For God

Contributed by Jerry Flury on May 2, 2010

The Angel of the Lord came to Zerubbabel and encouraged him to get busy and complete the work to which he was called. This message is a look at some of basic principles for getting busy doing God's work.

Let’s Get Busy for God Zechariah 4:4-11 How many times in history have great things for God been accomplished that started out so small that shortsighted people looked down at the endeavor or who prognosticated that it would never amount to anything? Many great accomplishments for God have ...read more

Scripture: Zechariah 4:1-11

Denomination: Baptist

De-Pendence Day

Contributed by James Bryant on Jul 2, 2002

Should we look at the 4th of July as being truly Independent? Here’s another look...

(Please note that the references used below are not all "word-for-word" quotes from the afore mentioned names. In one reference, (Thomas Jefferson) it is merely a culmination of words that he was implying.) "DEPEND-ENCE DAY" Psalms 33:12-22 (12) Blessed is the nation whose God is the Lord; ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 31:12-22

Denomination: Baptist

Our God Is Faithful...so Let Us Be Faithful

Contributed by Matt Skiles on Mar 14, 2024

We must follow the example of Jesus our Lord and be faithful to our Heavenly Father.

Scripture Text: Hebrews 3:1-6-Therefore, holy brethren, partakers of the heavenly calling, consider the Apostle and High Priest of our confession, Christ Jesus, 2 who was faithful to Him who appointed Him, as Moses also was faithful in all His house. 3 For this One has been counted worthy of more ...read more

Scripture: Hebrews 3:1-6

Denomination: Pentecostal

Problem Renters

Contributed by Carl Willis on Nov 1, 2005

This message is based on parable of the vineyard and the wicked tenants.

Mark 12:1 (NLT) Then Jesus began telling them stories: "A man planted a vineyard, built a wall around it, dug a pit for pressing out the grape juice, and built a lookout tower. Then he leased the vineyard to tenant farmers and moved to another country. The Master Plan  The vineyard ...read more

Scripture: Mark 12:1-12

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Rooted In Christ For Fruitfulness

Contributed by Rev. Samuel Arimoro on Sep 9, 2025

To be deeply rooted in Christ is the secret to stability, growth, and fruitfulness in the life of every believer.

ROOTED IN CHRIST FOR FRUITFULNESS By Rev. Samuel Arimoro Main Text: Colossians 2:6-7 Key Verse: “As ye have therefore received Christ Jesus the Lord, so walk ye in him: Rooted and built up in him, and stablished in the faith, as ye have been taught, abounding therein with thanksgiving.” ...read more

Scripture: Colossians 2:6-7

Denomination: Assembly Of God

In Remembrance Of Him: The Chief Cornerstone

Contributed by Pat Herlitz on Jul 24, 2001

The phrase, "Chief Cornerstone," illustrates for us Jesus position as Head of the church.

Title: IN REMEMBERANCE OF HIM: THE CHIEF CORNERSTONE INTRODUCTION. 1.) Matt. 16:18 I will build my church, and the gates of Hades will not overcome it. 2.) God has a plan of ultimate completion for his universe; and Jesus is the focal point of that plan. SUPPLIMENTAL BIBLICAL TEXT: Ps. 118:22 ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 118:22, Isaiah 28:16

Denomination: Pentecostal