Sermons on Chief Corner Stone:

How To Handle A Tko

Contributed by Edmund Sherrill on Jan 11, 2009

A knockout is when one is unable to rise from the canvas within a specific period of time. But, there is another term often used in the sport of boxing called a TKO. A TKO, which is a technical knock out is often declared when someone else decides that a

“How to Handle A TKO” Acts 14:19 One of the most devastating experiences one can suffer in the sport of boxing is to suffer a knockout. A knockout is when one is unable to rise from the canvas within a specific period of time. But, there is another term often used in the sport of boxing called a ...read more

Scripture: Acts 14:1-19

Denomination: Baptist

The Crucifixion Series

Contributed by Tom Fuller on Apr 22, 2005

Jesus chose to go to the cross - to be beaten and spat upon and to be separated from the Father - even though He didn’t have to. The question is: why did He do it? Also learn when it’s right to speak up and when to remain silent.

1 Very early in the morning, the chief priests, with the elders, the teachers of the law and the whole Sanhedrin, reached a decision. They bound Jesus, led him away and handed him over to Pilate. The Jewish religious leadership had already decided to try to get Jesus killed - they had done it ...read more

Scripture: Mark 15:1-46

Denomination: Calvary Chapel

God Getting Our Attention Series

Contributed by Steven Simala Grant on Jun 11, 2013

God speaks gently to us when we are in a daily relationship with Him, but sometimes He needs to us a spiritual 2 x 4 to get our attention.

I read the following story in a sermon online by Joseph Smith (http://www.sermoncentral.com/sermons/major-adjustments-joseph-smith-sermon-on-church-purpose-of-60305.asp?page=0) The old farmer claimed that he could command his mule with nothing more than a few soft words, no whips or prods ...read more

Scripture: Acts 9:1-22

Denomination: Baptist

Are You A Pebble Or A Rock?

Contributed by Ralf Bergmann on Jun 27, 2002

We have the plans for our house, the blueprints and now we are looking at the final product. Does our house resemble the plans from which it was constructed? The Bible, God’s written Word is the blueprint of how we are to live our lives, do our lives ac

Sermon Title: Are You A Pebble or A Rock? Sermon Text: 1 Peter 2:4-12 Ralf HT Bergmann Bethel Christian Church Date: November 5th, 2000 Scripture Introduction: It has been said that a picture is worth a thousand words, so apart from bringing out the chalkboard, Peter resorts to the next best thing, ...read more

Scripture: 1 Peter 2:4-12

Denomination: *other

Cornerstone Living

Contributed by John Williams Iii on Jun 15, 2011

Sometimes the passages that are easy to understand are the scariest.

CORNERSTONE LIVING Text: I Peter 2:1 - 10 Mark Twain is quoted as saying , “Most people are bothered by those passages in the Bible which they cannot understand; but as for me, I always notice that the passages of Scripture which trouble me the most ...read more

Scripture: 1 Peter 2:1-10

Denomination: United Methodist

Eyes Of The Lord

Contributed by Bala Samson on Oct 8, 2011

The eyes of the Lord are on you!

Eyes of the Lord! Zechariah 4:10”For who has despised the day of small things? For these seven rejoice to see The plumb line in the hand of Zerubbabel. They are the eyes of the LORD, Which scan to and fro throughout the whole earth." Good morning! Do you feel insignificant, small and ...read more

Scripture: Zechariah 4:10-11

Denomination: Pentecostal

Barabbas Who Is Substituted Series

Contributed by Allan Quak on Apr 4, 2020

Barabbas is a prisoner destined for death by crucifixion. However Jesus is substituted into the place of Barabbas and provides Barabbas with freedom. The “silent witness” of Barabbas calls us to think about our freedom in Christ.

Message Silent Witnesses Mark 15:6-15 Barabbas Who Is Substituted We are only five sleeps away from Good Friday. That came quick … didn’t it. With Easter so close it is really appropriate to look at Scripture passages which are closely connected to that event. The theme I have chosen for these ...read more

Scripture: Mark 15:6-15

Denomination: Baptist

Cornerstone Or Stumbling Block? Series

Contributed by Sherm Nichols on Mar 31, 2021

A look at Jesus as a Rock - transition into a Christmas series of OT snapshots of Jesus

Wherever you’re at in life this week, and this Thanksgiving, I hope you’re able to thank the Lord for some blessings He’s given to you. God must have thought rocks were important, because when He made the world, He made lots of them! Ask any farmer. There’s even a whole range of mountains, ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 118:22-23

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Isaiah's Vision Of Mount Zion Series

Contributed by Darryl Klassen on Nov 13, 2007

This sermon explores the vision of Mount Zion as it contrasted the Mount Sinai experience. Isaiah saw our experience with the presence of the LORD.

ISAIAH’S VISION OF MOUNT ZION There is nothing in all creation that is as majestic and mighty as a mountain. Sharon and I had the privilege of seeing Greece in all its mountainous glory. We had no idea that this nation was so full of mountains. Often we would see the clouds scraping the peaks of ...read more

Scripture: Isaiah 2:1-5

Denomination: Mennonite

The Trial Of A Preacher Series

Contributed by Freddy Fritz on Sep 20, 2025

Acts 22:30-23:11 shows us that believers can face hostile adversaries.

Introduction Have you ever faced a hostile crowd? I am not talking about your children who suddenly turned on you when you told them that it was time to go to bed. No, I am talking about facing a hostile crowd that wants to hurt you. I have faced such a hostile crowd. It happened during my ...read more

Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

Discern True Hope Series

Contributed by John Dobbs on May 6, 2022

We know much about the life of the man from Tarsus who went on to write more than half of our New Testament. As we look into Paul’s life, we will be looking for life truths - lessons that will help us to walk closely to Christ.

Life Truths from the Chief of Sinners DISCERN TRUE HOPE Acts 7:54-8:3 Introduction First message in a series: Life Truths From the Chief of Sinners. 1 Timothy 1:15 NKJV This is a faithful saying and worthy of all acceptance, that Christ Jesus came into the world to save ...read more

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Foreclosure Series

Contributed by Thomas Swope on Jan 14, 2013

A study of the Gospel of Luke 20:9-19

Luke 20:9-19 Foreclosure “9 Then He began to tell the people this parable: “A certain man planted a vineyard, leased it to vinedressers, and went into a far country for a long time. 10 Now at vintage-time he sent a servant to the vinedressers, that they might give him some of the ...read more

Scripture: Luke 20:9-19

Denomination: Calvary Chapel

Rocky Iv - The Comeback Kid Series

Contributed by Jeff Strite on May 25, 2003

Acts 4 presents Peter as a confident, powerful preacher of Christ... but not two months earlier he had been a cowering coward. What made the difference?

OPEN: In the 70’s there was runaway hit movie starring Sylvester Stallone, entitled "Rocky." Many people, including myself were unaware that the movie was based on a real life boxer named Chuck Werner - otherwise known as the Bayonne Bleeder (because he bled so easily and freely throughout his ...read more

Scripture: Acts 4:1-31

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

"Camping With Christ"

Contributed by Michael Stone on Apr 10, 2002

This sermon deals with the victory that we have in Christ.

In verse 2 the Bible says; "Every man of the children of Israel shall pitch by his own standard,..." In other words, Everyone is to camp by their own banner! Verse 17 tells us that in the same manner that they camped, so were they to break camp. Now I don’t know about you, but to me there is ...read more

Scripture: Numbers 2:1-17, John 11:32-44

Denomination: Baptist

Secrets To Joy And Peace Series

Contributed by Samuel Stone on Dec 24, 2006

Make room in your heart for the coming of Christ by sweeping your stress away, based on Philippians 4:4-7

Secrets to Joy and Peace Stress Sweeping Strategies Series Samuel M. Stone Philippians 4:4-7 4 Rejoiceq in the Lord always; again I will say, Rejoice.r 5 Let your gentleness be known to everyone. The Lord is near. 6 Do not worry about anything, but in everything by prayer and supplication with ...read more

Scripture: Philippians 4:4-7

Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed