Sermons on God Is Rock:

The Nearness Of God.

Contributed by Christopher Holdsworth on Mar 27, 2022

Popular religion speaks about man reaching up to God. However, the reality is that God is reaching down to us. Yes, Christ is stretching out His arms to us upon the Cross.

THE NEARNESS OF GOD. Isaiah 65:1-9. People sometimes talk about somebody who ‘found God.’ God was never lost; it is people who are lost. When the prodigal son returned to his father, the father said, ‘this my son was lost, but now is found’ (cf. Luke 15:24). Yet, in their distress, ...read more

Scripture: Isaiah 65:1-9

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

The Kingdom Of God

Contributed by Val Black on Mar 28, 2022

God's plan of the ages is to restore man back into the Kingdom of God

The Kingdom of God Wed. - Oct. 27, 2004 Here's a statement that's going to rub some the wrong way: Man was not created to spend eternity in heaven: Man was created to spend eternity here on earth in the Garden of Eden. That was God's plan when He created the Garden. Eden was a kingdom ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 115:15-16, Zechariah 9:9, Philippians 3:20, Matthew 28:16-20, Luke 19:38-40, Matthew 25:34  (view more)  (view less)

Denomination: Charismatic

Robbing God

Contributed by Davon Huss on Apr 4, 2022

On Malachi 3:10 Tithing, Temple, and Testing

HoHum: “I’d like to teach the world to sing in perfect harmony; I’d like to buy the world a Coke and keep it company; It’s the real thing- Here is Malachi we see a courtroom scene where God is showing the people how to have the real thing, real faith WBTU: Malachi ministered not long after the ...read more

Scripture: Malachi 3:10, 1 Corinthians 16:1-2, 1 Corinthians 3:16-17, Malachi 3:7-16

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Gods Got This

Contributed by Melvin Maughmer, Jr. on Apr 6, 2022

When situations arise especially when they arise for someone else, we are quick to try to give words of encouragement we will often say cheer up God’s got this acting like it is the catch all fix all statement, that is not true according to the Bible.

“God’s Got This” By Bishop Melvin L. Maughmer, Jr. OPENING: - So many times when situations arise especially when they arise for someone else, we are quick to try to give words of encouragement. If a person is depressed, we will often say cheer up God’s got this. If they are facing a sickness ...read more

Scripture: Isaiah 41:8-14

Denomination: Apostolic

Expecting God Series

Contributed by Jeff Strite on Apr 10, 2022

Many people have expectations of what God can do for them. But that's not how it works. We were saved to do things for Him. Why?

I’ve been told that when people come to God –– they have certain expectations. They have certain opinions of what they think God should DO for them. They visualize a God who is going to do what they want done. ILLUS: A woman named Donna had a conversation with her 4 year old niece. The little ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 21:1-19

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Caesar Or God? Series

Contributed by Rev. Dr. Andrew B Natarajan on Apr 13, 2022

Conflict between the monarchs and the spiritual leaders was a time-old problem. The spiritual could be arrested for condemning the political leaders, and systems. Politicians saw the religious leaders as a threat to their survival and existence.

Holy Wednesday Theme: Caesar or God? Text: Luke 20:20-26 Introduction: Conflict between the monarchs and the spiritual leaders was a time-old problem. The spiritual could be arrested for condemning the political leaders, and systems. Politicians saw the religious leaders as a threat to their ...read more

Scripture: Luke 20:20-26

Denomination: Methodist

The Family Of God

Contributed by Charlie Roberts on Mar 5, 2021

Living in the trust of God is a great place to live! It’s where the peace that passes understanding flows freely and gives great comfort against the what if’s of life the accuser continually throws at all of us!

The Family of God Matthew 24:36-39 NKJ 36 “But of that day and hour no one knows, not even the angels of heaven, but My Father only. 37 But as the days of Noah were, so also will the coming of the Son of Man be. 38 For as in the days before the flood, they were eating and drinking, marrying and ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 24:36-39, Mark 6:31-34, Romans 5:3-21, Ephesians 3:20

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Misrepresenting God? Series

Contributed by Paul Clemente on Mar 8, 2021

there was a reason why God was angry at Job's friends and there's a reason why there will be God's wrath in the future!

We are now at the last chapter of the Book of Job. Open your Bibles to Job 42… Let us remind ourselves of the story of Job. Job was a godly man, wealthy, and had a nice family. The devil Satan challenged God that if Job lost just about everything including his family and health, that Job would ...read more

Scripture: Job 42:1-9

Denomination: Independent/Bible

The Knowledge Of God Series

Contributed by Glenn Pease on Mar 9, 2021

Paul longed to know Christ and the power of his resurrection. The two go together. In the knowledge of God and of Christ is the power to be and become all that we should be.

Columbus was on his fourth voyage in 1504. His ships were grounded in St. Ann's Bay in Jamaica, and the natives revolted and refused to supply the Spaniard with food. There seemed to be no way of escaping the agonies of starvation. Columbus was looking at the almanac, and he learned that a ...read more

Scripture: 2 Peter 1:2

God Is Holy Series

Contributed by Glenn Pease on Mar 9, 2021

So when the Bible goes from holy is the Lord, to holy holy is the Lord, to holy holy holy is the Lord, it has reached the level of the ultimate in holiness.

Most speeches and sermons have three parts to them. There is the introduction, the body, and the conclusion. Often they have three points in the body as well. Then there is another three fold factor involved. There is the message as written; then the message as delivered, and third what the ...read more

God Is Light Series

Contributed by Glenn Pease on Mar 9, 2021

God is light. Nothing stronger can be said. This is as far as human language can go in relating God and light. God is light. Light is of the very essence of God's nature.

The Emperor Trajan said to Rabbi Joshua, "You teach that your God is everywhere. I should like to see Him." The Rabbi replied, "God's presence is everywhere, but He cannot be seen. No mortal eye can behold His glory." The Emperor insisted, however, and so the Rabbi said, ...read more

Scripture: 1 John 1:5

God Is Love Series

Contributed by Glenn Pease on Mar 9, 2021

The implications of these three words are so vast that one message on them is like trying to harvest a million acres of corn with a comb. There is no way to get all of the infinite riches they contain, but we will at least get a taste of what this love is

Tolstoy wrote a story called "Where Love Is, God Is." It is about an old cobbler named Martin who lived alone. One night as he read the story of Jesus visiting the Pharisee, and the poor welcome he received, he prayed that the Lord would visit him. In his sleep he heard a voice saying, ...read more

Scripture: 1 John 4:7-12

. God Is Omniscient Series

Contributed by Glenn Pease on Mar 9, 2021

God can see the future when we do His will, and He can see the future where we do not do His will. He can see the future where His name is honored through us, and the one where it is not.

Dr. Harold Bryson tells of the two boys who went to their pastor to request his advice on what they could do to help people. The pastor told them of a blind man who would love to have someone come and read the Bible to him. The man was delighted when the boys came and told him of their plan. ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 11:20-24

Thanks Be To God Series

Contributed by Glenn Pease on Mar 10, 2021

Paul cannot thank God enough for the blessings and joys of the victorious Christian life. It is a life where the enemies of the cross are defeated, and the captives of darkness are being led out into the light by Christ the conquering King, as He rides in His triumphal train.

The comedian Joe E. Brown lost his son in World War II. Captain Don Brown was a handsome and healthy strong boy with a quick mind and a flair for leadership. He was student president at UCLA, and student Colonel of ROTC. He was an ideal boy, and as far as father was concerned, the sun rose and ...read more

Scripture: 2 Corinthians 2:12-17

Death And The Will Of God Series

Contributed by Glenn Pease on Mar 12, 2021

A Christian can die by natural causes or by accidents, or by the violent forces of evil. Seldom to never do they die because God says, now is the best time.

The Cruel Sea is the title of a World War II story about a German U-Boat loose in an American convoy. It had already sunk several ships, but a destroyer escort had finally picked it up on the sonar. As the destroyer prepared to launch its depth bombs, the captain saw that the U-Boat was taking a ...read more

Scripture: Acts 7:51-60