Sermons on Hard Rock:

He Knows The Way

Contributed by Numeriano P. Galgo, Jr on Oct 25, 2020

Our spirits faint when life gets hard. Can we trust the Lord when there seems to be no way out?

Sermon No. 13 HE KNOWS THE WAY By: Atty. Numeriano P. Galgo, Jr. October 25, 2020 Tagum City, Philippines attyborgegalgo@gmail.com Part I. A. Greetings B. Overview of the message The message this morning is about God’s leading in times when we do not know which way to go. When we are at the ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 142:3

Denomination: Free Methodist

The Burden Of The Cross

Contributed by Gerald Roberts on Feb 27, 2021

The cross of Christ is hard and difficult, but Jesus asks us to deny yourself, lose yourself, and take up our cross.

Mark 8:31-38 The Burden of the Cross • It used to be that we could carry our own suitcase and sometimes they were heavy • . Now, we have wheels on the suit cases even back packs have wheels to make it easier. • When I was at my last appointment we did a Cross walk from Gazebo to The ...read more

Scripture: Mark 8:31-38

Denomination: Methodist

A Roll Up Your Sleeves Kind Of Love.

Contributed by Howard Strickland on Feb 12, 2023

According to therapist, Dan Wile, “Marriage takes sacrifice, hard, work, and the ability to put up with disappointments and cope with frustration.”

A Roll Up Your Sleeves Kind Of Love. 1 Corinthians 13:1-8aNLT A recent e-mail asked readers to reflect on the following questions: Name the five wealthiest people in the world. Name the last five Heinemann trophy winners. Name the last five winners of the Miss America contest. Name ten ...read more

Scripture: 1 Corinthians 13:1-8, 1 Corinthians 15:58

Denomination: Pentecostal

Laying On Of Hands Series

Contributed by Brady Boyd on Nov 10, 2022

It’s hard to be offended at someone who has laid their hands on us, prayed over us and blessed us.

1st Timothy Laying on of hands November 13, 2022 1st Timothy 4:12-14 NIV Don’t let anyone look down on you because you are young, but set an example for the believers in speech, in conduct, in love, in faith and in purity. 13 Until I come, devote yourself to the public reading of Scripture, to ...read more

Scripture: 1 Timothy 4:12-14, 2 Timothy 1:6-7, 1 Timothy 5:20, 1 Timothy 2:8

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Hardships And Rewards Series

Contributed by Paul Apple on Jul 7, 2001

PAUL USES THREE PORTRAITS TO EXHORT TIMOTHY TO DEDICATE HIMSELF TO THE HARD WORK OF THE GOSPEL MINISTRY – FOCUSED ON THE ULTIMATE REWARD

TITLE: THE RIGHT STUFF FOR THE HARD WORK OF THE GOSPEL MINISTRY (COUNT THE COST … AND BE WILLING TO PAY IT!) HARDSHIPS AND REWARDS! BIG IDEA: PAUL USES THREE PORTRAITS TO EXHORT TIMOTHY TO DEDICATE HIMSELF TO THE HARD WORK OF THE GOSPEL MINISTRY – FOCUSED ON THE ULTIMATE ...read more

Scripture: 2 Timothy 2:3-7

Denomination: Independent/Bible

Job's Final Defense

Contributed by Maurice Brown on Jul 14, 2001

Job examines his life carefully for hidden sins. We must regularly ask ourselves some hard questions.

INTRODUCTION A. Apostle Paul exhorts us to examine ourselves - II Cor.13:5 1. This is something the faithful Christian must do everyday. 2. We must look into the mirror of God’s Word, and see the truth about ourselves, no matter how unpleasant it might be - Jas.1:23-25 3. We ...read more

Scripture: Job 31:1-40

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Finding Rest In God Alone Series

Contributed by Paul Dayao on Aug 25, 2025

This sermon on Psalm 62 explores how true rest and security come from placing our trust in God alone, as He is our unshakeable rock, powerful enough to save and merciful enough to desire it.

Introduction ?My friends, we live in a world that is loud, demanding, and often overwhelming. It feels like we are constantly being pulled in a dozen different directions, told to find our value in what we achieve, our security in what we own, and our peace in what others think of us. But how ...read more

Denomination: Baptist

Why Stay There Until You Die?

Contributed by Raphiel Manenge on Sep 10, 2005

This is an inspiring,challenging and life fulfilling message.You dont need to just watch things happen in your life,do something in faith!

“Now there were four men with leprosy at the entrance of the city gate. They said to each other, "Why stay here until we die? If we say, ’We’ll go into the city’-the famine is there, and we will die. And if we stay here, we will die. So let’s go over to the camp of the Arameans and surrender. If ...read more

Scripture: 2 Kings 7:3-4

Denomination: Pentecostal

The Wrap And The Woof

Contributed by Samuel Fulkerson on Apr 14, 2013

I have heard it said: “living for God easy is hard; living for God hard is easy.” It is the difference between getting in the boat and setting down and standing on the edge and trying not to fall out. The latter isn’t a question of ‘if’ you fall out, it

Quotes: “Make sure you are doing what God wants you to do--then do it with all your strength.” ― George Washington “Where your talents and the needs of the world cross, there lies your purpose.” –Aristotle “Faith is taking the first step, even when you ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 97:9-12

Denomination: Pentecostal

7 Ways To Increase Your Faith

Contributed by William Akehurst on Mar 8, 2009

Peter had faith, but he knew it needed to grow. He instructs us on 7 areas to add to our faith. Peter the rock, from a sinful swearing sailor, to a fisher of men, a preacher and founder of the church.

3.08.2009 Sermon By William Akehurst, HSWC Increasing and Adding to our faith Peter’s letters, 1st and 2nd as we struggle and suffer as Christians, Peter’s words are to encourage us that we remain steadfast and strong in our faith. His faith was strong even to his death. Lets listen to what he ...read more

Scripture: 2 Peter 1:1-14

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

The Book Of Lamentations – Part 12 – Cruel Slaughter Because Of Sin – A Distraught Prophet – Faces Harder Than Rock - Chapter 2:21-22 Series

Contributed by Ron Ferguson on Apr 22, 2025

Jeremiah looked at a scene of pathos – so many killed. He sees the LORD responsible for that but knew it was the unrepentant people’s fault. God was in great sadness over what happened to these people with faces harder than rock who did not repent.

THE BOOK OF LAMENTATIONS – PART 12 – CRUEL SLAUGHTER BECAUSE OF SIN – A DISTRAUGHT PROPHET – FACES HARDER THAN ROCK - CHAPTER 2:21-22 In the last message Jeremiah was lamenting the sad and horrifying condition of his people, and asking the LORD why He had done that. The people’s own sin actually ...read more

Scripture: Lamentations 2:21, Jeremiah 50:10-14, Isaiah 47:4-7, Deuteronomy 28:49-50, 2 Kings 25:22, 2 Kings 25:24, 2 Kings 25:25, 2 Kings 24:8-9, 1 Thessalonians 1:10, Lamentations 2:22, Jeremiah 1:16-17, Jeremiah 2:19, Lamentations 3:1, Jeremiah 5:1-3, Isaiah 5:3-7  (view more)  (view less)

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Heart Construction Series

Contributed by Perry Greene on Aug 26, 2015

Not only can God remove our hard hearts of stone and give us new ones, he can construct pure hearts within us.

1. Johnny and the Duck (1) A young boy who had just rec'd a slingshot for his birthday. He'd spend hours shooting rocks at various target/but he never seemed to be able to hit his target. One day he was in his Grandmother's house and he watched as her pet duck waddled by. On impulse he took aim ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 51:1-12, Psalm 51:1

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Being A Light In The World Today

Contributed by Anthony Zibolski on Jun 19, 2023

This world has a hard time talking to each other. conversations escalate and being the light in a dark world is tough but possible with the Lord's help

Being a light in the world today Luke 11:33-36 Good Morning Everyone - it is really Good to see you and we are glad that you are! Prayer- (being a light) The Psalmist tells us; The word of God is a lamp unto our feet and a light unto our path… the light of God keeps us in a right relationship ...read more

Scripture: Luke 11:33-36

Denomination: Nazarene

2 Foundation Stones Series

Contributed by Roberta Karchner on Feb 26, 2020

What does it mean that Jesus is to be our cornerstone and foundation?

INVITATION to pick up pebbles … (in Heart Shaped glass dish) Psalm 118:20-23 (NRSV) 20 This is the gate of the Lord; the righteous shall enter through it. 21 I thank you that you have answered me and have become my salvation. 22 The stone that the builders rejected has become the chief ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 118:20-23, Matthew 7:24-27, 1 Timothy 6:17-19, 1 Corinthians 10:11-13, 1 Timothy 6:9-10  (view more)  (view less)

Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

Transformed By Truth: A Call To Joyful Worship - Psalm 95:1-2 Series

Contributed by Dean Courtier on Nov 20, 2024

God's truth, found in His Word, transforms us to worship Him with joy, gratitude, and wholehearted devotion.

Transformed by Truth: A Call to Joyful Worship - Psalm 95:1-2 Introduction Good morning, church! Today, we are diving into a beautiful psalm of praise that not only celebrates the greatness of our God but also calls us to a life transformed by His truth. Psalm 95:1-2 says: "Come, let us sing ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 95:1-2, Deuteronomy 32:4, Ephesians 2:8-9, Psalm 103:2, James 1:17, Hebrews 13:8, Lamentations 3:22-23, Romans 10:9  (view more)  (view less)

Denomination: Pentecostal