Sermons on God My Rock:

Hitting Rock Bottom: The Younger Brother

Contributed by Joseph Smith on Oct 19, 2010

The prodigal succumbed to temptations all of us face: money, sex and power. He survived because he stopped denying his reality and received the grace of the father.

Takoma Park Baptist Church, Washington, DC June 26, 1988 It is frequently said about alcoholics that they have to hit rock bottom before they can be helped. The usual understanding is that because of the nature of the disease, the behavior called alcoholism, the person who suffers as a ...read more

Scripture: Luke 15:11-32

Denomination: Baptist

God's Antidote For My Anxiety Series

Contributed by Pat Damiani on Feb 24, 2017

If I pursue the Shepherd goodness and mercy will pursue me

Since we began this sermon series six weeks ago: • A homicide bomber killed 84 people in an attack in Kabul, Afghanistan. • 84 people were killed and over 300 others injured in Nice, France when a terrorist deliberately drove a cargo truck into a crowd. • An 84-year-old French priest was beheaded ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 23:6

Denomination: Baptist

Thank God For My Judas

Contributed by James Thomas on Jun 6, 2007

Adversity is the birthing ground for success.

There is always a Judas House of Judah Ministries Pastor James Thomas Matt 26:14 Matt 26:14 14 Then one of the twelve, called Judas Iscariot, went unto the chief priests,And immediately, while he yet spake, cometh Judas, one of the twelve, and with him a great multitude with swords and staves, ...read more

Scripture: Mark 26:14

Denomination: Baptist

God Knows My Name

Contributed by Gerald Roberts on Oct 17, 2020

God knew Moses 's name God knows my name, God knows, my failures, God knows my intentions God knows me and still is willing to forgive us names God promises to go ahead of us and be with us always, even to the end of the age.

God Knows My Name Exodus 33:12-23 • I have heard knowing some ones name is connecting to their identity and individuality • Knowing someone’s name is helping that person to feel known, understood, and valued • In Exodus 33, God tells Moses, “I know you by name” your cherished you’re ...read more

Scripture: Exodus 33:12-23

Denomination: Methodist

My Will Vs. Thy Will Series

Contributed by Perry Greene on May 8, 2013

Thy kingdom come and thy will be done are saying basically the same thing. The will of God is to be King over us. We must realize God's will and the issues that block us from doing his will.

1. Paternoster A former soldier tells of being stationed in Frankfurt, Germany. When he had to go to the HQ, located in the Abrams Building, he had two options to go upstairs. He could take the stairs or the "Paternoster." This was an unusual elevator which had no doors, only an opening; and it ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 6:9-10

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

God's Antidote To My Busyness

Contributed by Pat Damiani on Dec 8, 2016

If Jesus is my shepherd I have peace when I rest in His presence

Last August, speaker and author Rory Vaden posted this on Twitter: Saying “I’m too busy” is the adult version of saying “The dog ate my homework” I think he may very well be right. And my guess is that every one of us in this room have been guilty of using that excuse at some time in our lives. ...read more

Denomination: Baptist

The Source Of My Hope

Contributed by Mike Hays on Sep 30, 2001

In confusing times of tragedy and loss like many Americans are facing at the present time, it is hard to make sense of it all. The Psalmist gives us encouragement to seek understanding and confidence in the "sanctuary" of God’s presence.

The Source of My Hope Psalm 73 I heard on the news this past week that one of the outcomes of what has happened since the September 11th attack on America has been a rush on bookstores around the country. The sale of Bibles is up and that is good news. Alongside of this good news is the report that ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 73:1-28

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Enlarge My Coast

Contributed by Darren Ethier on Mar 13, 2002

I preached this message before the Prayer of Jabez book hit the market. It is a message challenging people to get out of their comfort zones.

ENLARGE MY COAST JABEZ – 1 Chronicles 4:9-10 INTRODUCTION comfort zone on the heat dial. We as Christians also have our comfort zones. When we are in them we are more likely to relax and be satisfied with the way things are. Those things might be worship, etc. When things start to happen that are ...read more

Scripture: 1 Chronicles 4:9-10

Denomination: Pentecostal

Behold My Hands

Contributed by Jimmy Chapman on Mar 3, 2001

The scars tell a story.

What is the only man made thing in heaven? I believe it is the scars on the body of Jesus. What do those scars teach us? When one goes on vacation, they so often bring back a souvenir. When Jesus visited earth as the God-man, he brought back a souvenir, but it was not something cheap and ...read more

Scripture: John 20:19-31

Denomination: Baptist

The Lord My Shield

Contributed by Paul Apple on Oct 18, 2000

GOD PROTECTS AND DELIVERS HIS PEOPLE FROM THEIR ENEMIES

BIG IDEA: GOD PROTECTS AND DELIVERS HIS PEOPLE FROM THEIR ENEMIES ("A Psalm of David, when he fled from Absalom his son.") I. (:1-2) THE ENEMIES ARE CIRCLING IN FOR THE KILL A. (:1) The Odds are Getting Worse "O Lord, how my adversaries have increased! Many are rising up against me." Number of ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 3:1-8

Denomination: Independent/Bible

The Lord Is My Shepherd

Contributed by Chris Hodges on Jul 30, 2003

To prove that we as Christians have a wonderful Shepherd who will only lead us to blessings upon blessings if we but only follow Him as His sheep.

THE LORD IS MY SHEPHERD Text: Psalm 23 Thesis: To prove that we as Christians have a wonderful Shepherd who will only lead us to blessings upon blessings if we but only follow Him as His sheep. Introduction: 1. This psalm is said to be a complete illustration of total trust in ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 23:1-6

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

It Is Well With My Soul

Contributed by Mike Hays on Oct 18, 2000

We can know the peace of God in the midst of difficult circumstances if we will cling to the King.

"It Is Well With My Soul" Psalm 116 I have been a minister of the Good News of our Lord and Savior Jesus Christ for almost fifteen years now. In those fifteen years I have come to understand that some people look upon ministers to supply answers to unanswerable questions, to bring comfort when ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 116:1-7, Psalm 116:1-19

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

My Allegiance To The Lamb

Contributed by Johnny Carver on May 21, 2001

This sermon encourage Christians to praise God to show their allegiance to God in removing any thoughts of who they love the most.

Scripture: Psalms 150:1 - Subject: Worship and Praise Title: “My Allegiance To The Lamb” Introduction: In Acts 13:22 the writer referred to David as “a man after God’s own heart.” As David closed out the book of Psalms he wrote these last six verses as a “A CRESCENDO (a Swell) OF PRAISE.” If ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 150:1-6

Denomination: Pentecostal

The Lord Is My Helper Series

Contributed by Paul Apple on Jul 1, 2001

THE LORD IS OUR VIGILANT HELPER AND PROTECTOR

BIG IDEA: THE LORD IS OUR VIGILANT HELPER AND PROTECTOR I. (:1-4) THE LORD IS OUR VIGILANT HELPER A. Looking for Help in All the Right Places -- "From whence shall my help come?” 1. Reminder: The impressive grandeur of the mountains reminds me of the majesty of the Creator "I will lift up my eyes ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 121:1-8

Denomination: Independent/Bible

My Servant Job Series

Contributed by Fran Van Hoven on Jul 6, 2007

One of the most extraordinary people found in the Old Testament is Job. Job gives us a great example to follow when we find ourselves in the midst of great adversity.

Today, I’m beginning a series of lessons from the book of Job. If you have ever gone through anguish and pain of a sudden and tragic loss you may know something of which this book of Job speaks. Job1:1 In the land of Uz there lived a man whose name was Job. This man was blameless and upright; he ...read more

Scripture: Job 1:1-22

Denomination: Assembly Of God