Sermons on Hard Rock:

4 Sermons Series

Contributed by Troy Borst on Jun 3, 2021

Choose paths inside God’s bounds that lead to purity. Choose to love one another and so reflect Christ. Choose hard work leading to character that honors Christ. Choose to grieve in hope because God has made death sure in Him.

4 SERMONS 1 THESSALONIANS 4:1-18 #1Thessalonians4 INTRODUCTION I am usually a very decisive person. Give me a choice and I will make it. I don’t usually live in gray areas. Kelly will ask me all the time for a decision and if I don’t know, I make the decision and she’ll ask why… I will either ...read more

Scripture: 1 Thessalonians 4:1-18

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Here Am I Send Me

Contributed by Dennis Fox on Aug 12, 2022

Are you willing to go when the Lord asks? Even when you know the job is hard? Would you go to preach to people who never wanted to hear you in the first place? That is exactly what Isaiah did.

Send Me 30 May 2021 Richardson The truth hurts! Actually it really does. It’s documented that the truth hurts when it’s something you don’t want to hear. I read a really interesting article about how psychologists first studied this. In the early 50’s, Dorothy Martin, a Chicago homemaker ...read more

Scripture: Isaiah 6:8-9, Isaiah 30:9-11, Matthew 5:11-12

Denomination: Other

Into His Presents

Contributed by Roy Fowler on Jun 5, 2021

Problems here on earth and in our lives are short in time compared to our time with our God.

Sermon Title: Into His presents. Scripture Text: 2 Corinthians 4:13- 5:1 We have plenty of troubles, personal and national , to keep us busy with worry and no sleep at night. These troubles even cause us medical problems. Things seem to be getting worse as time passes. Everything is ...read more

Denomination: Independent/Bible

How To Be Successful Series

Contributed by Joseph Marshall on Jul 18, 2022

* I want to succeed in life – I don’t want to be a failure. I HATE failing. I want to succeed for the honour & glory of God. Don’t you? * What areas of life do YOU want to succeed in?

Introduction: * I want to succeed in life – I don’t want to be a failure. I HATE failing. I want to succeed for the honour & glory of God. Don’t you? * What areas of life do YOU want to succeed in? • Marriage • Child-rearing • Business • Education • Finances • Prayer • Bible study • Soul ...read more

Scripture: Proverbs 22:22-29

Denomination: Baptist

The End Of A Difficult Relationship Series

Contributed by Shawn Drake on Jan 22, 2023

This is the 12th Sermon in the Series "Israel's 2nd King". This Series is about King David.

Series: Israel’s 2nd King- David [#12] THE END OF A DIFFICULT RELATIONSHIP 2 Samuel 1:1-12 Introduction: In our study of the 1st and 2nd Kings of Israel, we meet 2 men who chose very different paths. 1 Samuel ends with the death of Saul. He died on the battlefield along with 3 of his sons. ...read more

Scripture: 2 Samuel 1:1-12

Denomination: Baptist

James 5 Series

Contributed by Steven Devroy on Sep 16, 2024

A persevering faith

Opener: Well Good Morning Church! We are so excited that you have decided to join us here this morning. What a blessing to be here worshiping the Lord together! We also want to take a moment to welcome our online community as well. Thank you for taking the time to watch and allowing us to be a ...read more

Denomination: Assembly Of God

Be Strong In Grace.

Contributed by Christopher Holdsworth on Apr 23, 2023

Three metaphors of the Christian life.

BE STRONG IN GRACE. 2 Timothy 2:1-7. 2 TIMOTHY 2:1. Paul exhorts Timothy, “Thou therefore, my son, be strong in the grace that is in Christ Jesus.” In other words, in the face of the general apostasy (cf. 2 Timothy 1:15), you stand firm! The timid young man is not being encouraged to ...read more

Scripture: 2 Timothy 2:1-7

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

God's Grace Supports Us: Working Hard For A Faithful God Series

Contributed by Rev. Dr. Vivek Gundimi on Mar 1, 2024

We all must receive grace in Christ because grace strengthens us from time to time in any given challenge and difficulty of life.

Supported by Grace: Working hard for a faithful God Introduction: The phrase in v1, be strong is indeed an important encouragement. You also find this in the familiar OT passage of Joshua 1 where God encourages Joshua to be strong in taking Israel forward in their journey to the Promised ...read more

Scripture: 2 Timothy 2:1

Denomination: Methodist

Do Not Become Callous

Contributed by Nettie J Pennington on Feb 24, 2025

Do not wander from the life in Christ.

Father God, Lord Jesus, hallowed is your holy name. Thank you for mercy and grace. Lord Jesus, today, we ask that You sweep across this nation and create a clean heart and renewed spirit in everyone who calls You, Lord. I say a special prayer for those with a hardened heart: soften their hearts and ...read more

Scripture: Ephesians 4:18-19, Colossians 3:5, Romans 13:14

Denomination: Other

Tools In The Master's Hands: Pencil, Rock

Contributed by Wade Martin Hughes, Sr on Feb 24, 2022

HAVE WE CONSIDERED WHAT STORY ARE WE WRITING TODAY. I use a #2 lead pencil and a rock with the words make today count. Let us rewrite our future.

TOOLS IN THE MASTER’S HANDS… PENCIL, MAKE TODAY COUNT… By Wade Martin Hughes, Sr. Kyfingers@aol.com (I give each person a #2 Pencil and a small stone that has “MAKE TODAY COUNT” written on it.) Proverbs 27:17 Iron sharpeneth iron; so a man sharpeneth the countenance of his friend. ...read more

Scripture: Proverbs 27:17, Proverbs 27:19, Ephesians 5:15, John 1:1

Denomination: Assembly Of God

Praising In The Pit Series

Contributed by Brian Bill on Jun 23, 2025

When you hit rock bottom, you’ll find that the Rock at the bottom is God Himself.

Praising in the Pit Psalm 34 Rev. Brian Bill June 21-22, 2025 I met an unforgettable man about 20 years ago when I was pastoring in central Illinois. The first time he came into our church sanctuary, he raised his arms over his head, looked up to the ceiling and said he was waiting for the roof ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 34:1-22

Denomination: Baptist

You Need An Anchor Series

Contributed by Davon Huss on Apr 4, 2011

A sermon on the anchor of the soul (Some material taken from Wikipedia's article on anchors: http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Anchor)

HoHum: A naval student was being put through the paces by an old sea captain. "What would you do if a sudden storm sprang up on the starboard?" asked the captain. "Throw out an anchor, sir." replied the naval student. "What would you do if another storm sprang up aft?" asked the captain. "Throw out ...read more

Scripture: Hebrews 6:13-20

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

A Chip Off The Old Block Series

Contributed by Jerry Shirley on Oct 10, 2007

Peter was a little stone in the church built on the Rock, and by the Rock! The church’s Foundation, The church’s Function, and Future. Link included to formatted text, audio, and PowerPoint Template.

A Chip off the Old Block Matthew 16:17-20 http://gbcdecatur.org/sermons/ChipOffBlock.html Here we find the first mention of the church in the New Testament, coming from the Greek word  [ecclesia], which means “a called out assembly.” ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 16:17-20

Denomination: Baptist

The Church: God's Instrument For Revival

Contributed by Laren Whaley on May 21, 2006

The church is the body of Christ, and the members of the body of Christ are the only one in all of God’s creation that are breathed upon, inspired, anointed, and moved upon by the Holy Spirit. Our challenge today is to be the continuation of that New Tes

(Mat 16:13-18 KJV) When Jesus came into the coasts of Caesarea Philippi, he asked his disciples, saying, Whom do men say that I the Son of man am? {14} And they said, Some say that thou art John the Baptist: some, Elias; and others, Jeremias, or one of the prophets. {15} He saith unto them, But ...read more

Scripture: Acts 4:31-35

Denomination: Church Of God

In God We Trust

Contributed by David Quackenbush on Feb 19, 2009

A brief look at Psalm 31 and David’s Trust in God to inspire us in times of trial and difficulty

IN GOD WE TRUST Psalm 31 1-5; 14-17 Scripture: 1 In You, O LORD, I have taken refuge; Let me never be ashamed; In Your righteousness deliver me. 2 Incline Your ear to me, rescue me quickly; Be to me a rock of strength, A stronghold to save me. 3 For You are my ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 31:1-17

Denomination: Assembly Of God