Sermons on Built On The Rock:

Strong Societies, Strong Churches, Built On Strong Families

Contributed by W Pat Cunningham on Dec 26, 2024

Evil works for his own devious pleasure by separating family, dividing man and woman from each other and parents from their children. Jesus pulls us together into a family,

Feast of the Holy Family 2024 Simeon and Anna knew just as the little family walked into the Temple with their pair of pigeons that something wonderful was going to happen. The human family torn apart by sin was being reconstituted in faith and love. There’s a critical moment in Milton’s Paradise ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 128:1-5, Colossians 3:12-21, Luke 2:22-40

Denomination: Catholic

Christ Is Our Sure Foundation

Contributed by Timm Meyer on Dec 15, 2022

We are God's temples. We have God's wisdom.

CHRIST IS OUR SURE FOUNDATION (Outline) October 30, 2022 – Reformation – 1 CORINTHIANS 3:16-23 INTRO: In our uncertain, ever-changing world we can confidently celebrate the certainty of our eternal salvation. Christ IS our sure foundation. The Apostle Paul wrote to the new believers in Corinth ...read more

Scripture: 1 Corinthians 3:16-23

Denomination: Lutheran

Conflicts, Confession, And The Cost Of Discipleship, Part 1 ( Matthew 16:1-12)

Contributed by Donald Whitchard on Aug 21, 2025

In this chapter, the Lord Jesus will yet again confront the Pharisees and Sadducees for their religious hypocrisy and Peter will confess that Jesus is the Son of God, which is the rock upon which the church will be built.

After feeding the 4,000 residents of the Decapolis, Jesus and His disciples traveled to the region of Magdala near the city of Caesarea Philippi. It is here where the Pharisees and Sadducees came together for the specific purpose of bringing down Jesus. Their mutual contempt for Him had woven ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 16:1-28, Mark 8:27-30, Luke 9:18-21, Luke 14:25-33

Denomination: Baptist

Between "The Rock" And A Hard Place

Contributed by Dr. C. David White on Apr 28, 2002

Life is slippery, stressful and full of obstacles, but Jesus is our Rock, our Fortress and our Deliverer.

Between "The Rock" and a Hard Place 1. Has life ever dealt you a hard blow? Got any enemies? Limitations? (Don’t Go Anywhere!!!) 2. David had killed a lion, a bear and a giant as a young boy. (Invincibility of youth?) 3. David’s enemies had taught him his strengths, limitations and God’s ...read more

Scripture: 2 Samuel 22:1-8, 2 Samuel 22:1-51

Denomination: Baptist

Out Of The Pit, On To The Rock, Singing A Song

Contributed by Joey Nelson on Aug 12, 2002

If you’re not inclined to believe what I’m telling you about pits, just ask 9 Pennsylvania coal miners. Breaking through into an older mine, a powerful current of water was released, and the miners ran for their lives. Unable to outrun the rising water, t

INTRODUCTION Opening Statement: If you’re not inclined to believe what I’m telling you about pits, just ask 9 Pennsylvania coal miners. Breaking through into an older mine, a powerful current of water was released, and the miners ran for their lives. Unable to outrun the rising water, they had to ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 40:1-3

The God Of Joy: Why Gibc Rocks

Contributed by Andrew Chan on Oct 2, 2002

God’s joy is with us, that is why we celebrate.

The God of Joy: Why GIBC Rocks Deut. 12:1-14 One the basic things we got to know about God is - His joy! Today we celebrate 20 years of Grace International Baptist Church. This is awesome! Look around you we see an international gathering. This tells me you are no afraid of change, in order to ...read more

Scripture: Deuteronomy 12:1-14

Denomination: Evangelical Free

Jacob's Night In The Hardrock Motel

Contributed by Charles Holt on Aug 19, 2001

When Jacob finds himself alone with his pillow a stone he has an encounter with the Lord. We talk about being "between a rock and a hard place" and how we can triumph even when things are tough.

Charles W. Holt email: cholt@gt.rr.com JACOB’S NIGHT IN THE "HARDROCK MOTEL" Genesis 28 Just this week I have had two separate individuals on two separate occasions tell me, when speaking of their trying circumstances and having to make tough decisions, "I feel so alone, I feel I have no one to ...read more

Scripture: Genesis 28:10-16, Genesis 28:10-22

Denomination: Assembly Of God

Keep Your Eyes Focused On The Rock

Contributed by Jerry Lewis on Dec 3, 2004

There are many storms of life that come against Christians. We recognize that Satan seeks to destroy us. Jesus will give you peace in the middle of storm if you keep your eyes upon Him.

KEEP YOUR EYES FOCUSED ON THE ROCK! Adapted from a sermon by Richard L Thetford •Isa 43:1-3a 1 But now thus saith the LORD that created thee, O Jacob, and he that formed thee, O Israel, Fear not: for I have redeemed thee, I have called thee by thy name; thou art mine. 2 When thou passest through ...read more

Scripture: 1 Corinthians 10:1-4

Denomination: Baptist

Finding Jesus Part Iii, The Rock Series

Contributed by Roy Hughes on Mar 22, 2001

Part 3 of the "Finding Jesus" series where we see Jesus as the smitten Rock and the Rock we can speak to.

FINDING JESUS, PART III THE ROCK OVER THE LAST 2 WEEKS WE HAVE BEEN FINDING JESUS. Ÿ FINDING JESUS IN OUR TEMPTATIONS When we find Jesus in our temptations, we ...read more

Scripture: Exodus 17:1-6, Numbers 20:1-12

Denomination: Pentecostal

Hand That Rocks The Cradle - Mother's Day

Contributed by Dr. C. David White on May 7, 2002

Mother’s have the privledge of exerting tremendous power on our world through their children.

Lk. 1:26 ¶ In the sixth month, God sent the angel Gabriel to Nazareth, a town in Galilee, 27 to a virgin pledged to be married to a man named Joseph, a descendant of David. The virgin’s name was Mary. 28 The angel went to her and said, "Greetings, you who are highly favoured! The Lord is with you." ...read more

Scripture: Luke 1:26-54

Denomination: Baptist

After You Hit Rock Bottom Series

Contributed by Keith Walker on May 18, 2004

Rebellion against God’s will can have serious consequences but God can rescue and restore us when we turn back to him.

INTRODUCTION Friday night Jody and I went with some friends out for dinner. There is nothing unusual about that but these friends have a boat and they wanted to take their boat and ride in it from Concord Marina down the Tennessee River to Lenoir City at a marina at the Ft Loudon Dam. It sounded ...read more

Scripture: Jonah 2:1-10

Denomination: Baptist

"The Salvation Of A Naked Rock Star"

Contributed by Jerry Depoy on Dec 8, 2003

Who is the naked star in the text? The demon possessed man of the Gadarenes ran about naked in the rocks and caves at "night." Hence, the title. In this message will take a biblical look at what it means to be saved. Saved "from what?" Saved "for what

Title: “The Salvation of a Naked Rock Star” Introduction: Who is the naked star in the text? The demon possessed man of the Gadarenes ran about naked in the rocks and caves at night. Hence, the title. In this message will take a biblical look at what it means to be saved. We will also ...read more

Scripture: Mark 5:1-20

Denomination: Baptist

Throwing Rocks Down By The River Side.

Contributed by Wade Martin Hughes, Sr on Jul 16, 2008

Are you a good rock thrower? Shimei is a great lesson of a man that knows the negative and loves to throw rocks at God’s man?

THROWING ROCKS DOWN BY THE RIVER SIDE? By Wade Martin Hughes, Sr. Kyfingers@aol.com Luke 6:45 A good man out of the good treasure of his heart bringeth forth that which is good; and an evil man out of the evil treasure of his heart bringeth forth that which is evil: for of the abundance of ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 12:34-35

Denomination: Assembly Of God

Out Of The Pit, On To The Rock, Singing A Song

Contributed by Joey Nelson on May 4, 2006

Sometimes we lose our song. The pressures of life, the pressures of family problems or the pressure of sickness snatch our song. And some morning we wake up and realize it has been awhile since I caught myself singing. I think the Psalmist found himself i

INTRODUCTION Opening Statement: If you’re not inclined to believe what I’m telling you about pits, just ask 9 Pennsylvania coal miners. Breaking through into an older mine, a powerful current of water was released, and the miners ran for their lives. Unable to outrun the rising water, they had to ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 40:1-3

Stuck Between A Rock And A Hard Place Series

Contributed by John Hamby on Oct 11, 2001

Have you ever found yourself in a predicament? We have a lot of word pictures in the English language to describe being in a predicament.... Moses and the people of Israel found themselves in such a predicament. The Israelites found themselves trapped b

A Study of the Life of Moses Sermon # 9 Stuck Between a Rock and a Hard Place. Exodus 14:1-15, 21-31 by Dr. John R. Hamby Have you ever found yourself in a predicament? We have a lot of word pictures in the English language ...read more

Scripture: Exodus 14:1-31, Hebrews 11:1-25

Denomination: Baptist