Sermons on Honey From The Rock:

Living In Harmony

Contributed by Jody Vansickle on Apr 12, 2015

The early church lived in harmony with one another ~ how can we accomplish this today?

LIVING IN HARMONY: Acts 4:32a “The whole group of believers lived in harmony.” (God’s Word) Have you ever thought about this verse? It doesn’t matter which translation you read it out of, it always says the same thing: • KJV, “And the multitude of them that ...read more

Scripture: Acts 4:32

Denomination: Methodist

Im The One To Blame

Contributed by Mark Aarssen on Apr 13, 2015

We should do more looking out than looking in to see the truly valuable things of God in the lost people all around us. Break the alabaster box of your heart and pour out the love of God that is in you over them.

I’m the One to Blame When people examine the Easter story they often find many people to blame for Jesus betrayal, arrest, trial and crucifixion. In fact you could say it is a cast of thousands. Oddly enough while reading this familiar passage I was struck at how easily those who were ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 26:1-16

Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

Poverty Can Be Caused By Excessive Consumption Series

Contributed by Henry Trocino Jr. on Apr 9, 2017

Part 14 of the Sermon Series, "Rich Man Poor Man in Proverbs"

"Hear, my son, and be wise, and direct your heart in the way. Be not among drunkards or among gluttonous eaters of meat, for the drunkard and the glutton will come to poverty, and slumber will clothe them with rags" (Prov. 23:19-21). The wise writer particularly addresses his words to a young ...read more

Scripture: Proverbs 23:19-21, 1 Corinthians 15:33, Proverbs 23:29-30, Deuteronomy 2:18-21

Denomination: Baptist

A Prosperous Hand Is Seldom Pious

Contributed by Dr. Ronald Shultz on Apr 13, 2019

Should we not resist to flaunt wealth or even seek it as a pastor when the world and even poor Christians think we lack integrity loving mammon rather than God?

"Piety and prosperity seldom go hand in hand..." "We live in a day when the temptation to the indulgence of the flesh is very great. Luxuries are common. Piety and prosperity seldom go hand in hand, and in many a case the prosperity that piety and power have brought has been the ruin ...read more

Scripture: 2 Timothy 2:3, Luke 16:10-13, 2 Corinthians 11:14-15, Philippians 3:17-19

Denomination: Baptist

As Often As You Eat This Series

Contributed by Mary Erickson on Apr 19, 2019

Holy Communion is Jesus' meal of divine love

March 27, 2019 - Maundy Thursday Service Hope Lutheran Church Rev. Mary Erickson 1 Corinthians 11:23-26; John 13:1-17, 31b-35 As Often as You Eat This Friends, may grace and peace be yours in abundance in the knowledge of God and Christ Jesus our Lord. Traditions. Traditions have a comfort all ...read more

Scripture: 1 Corinthians 11:23-26, John 13:1-35

Denomination: Lutheran

Our Duty To Educate The Poor Series

Contributed by W Pat Cunningham on May 4, 2019

Religious argument, we know, is not a bad thing. It can actually lead us forward and help us truly understand how to advance the Gospel.

Tuesday of 3rd Week in Easter 2019 Rosa Venerini Over the years I have been in ministry, first as a layman and now as a deacon, I have known many Christians, Catholics of course, but men and women and teens with various denominations. One thing I am convinced of is that most people loathe ...read more

Scripture: John 6:30-35

Denomination: Catholic

Be Like God

Contributed by Perry Anderson on Mar 12, 2019

God commands us to be Holy. We are to love others as God loves us.

This sermon can be heard at https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=qKSMttyr-gU Be Like God (Video: Be like Mike) Ephesians 5:1-7 1 Imitate God, therefore, in everything you do, because you are his dear children. 2 Live a life filled with love, following the example of Christ. He loved us and offered ...read more

Scripture: Ephesians 5:1-7, 1 Corinthians 13:4-7, Romans 5:8, Leviticus 11:45, Matthew 5:46-48  (view more)  (view less)

Denomination: Independent/Bible

Winning The War Against Covid-19

Contributed by Joel Tejedo on Mar 31, 2020

To declare and win the war against Covid-19, there are three Three W's that involve in this war: the Warrior, the Warfare, and the Weapon.

1. The Warriors, vv. 11-12 "Finally, be strong in the Lord and in his mighty power. Put on the full armor of God, so that you can take your stand against the devil’s schemes." a. Warriors must recognized that we are living between the "tension" of the time ...read more

Scripture: Ephesians 6:10-20

Denomination: Assembly Of God

"It’s Essential”

Contributed by Gerald Roberts on Apr 3, 2020

Covid-19 makes us have essential and non-essential workers this Palm Sunday it was essential. It Was Essential that Jesus went to Jerusalem, there is an essential need not only in Jerusalem, but in the world, It’s essential that we all be Christ Bearers, Its essential we offer people Hope.

Mark 11:1-11 “It’s Essential” 1. First, why did Jesus go to Jerusalem It was essential? • Prior to events of this day Jesus was in Jericho, where he healed a blind beggar and ate with a known tax collector (Luke 18:35– 35 The Blind man was setting by the road "He called out, "Jesus, ...read more

Scripture: Mark 11:1-11

Denomination: Methodist

The Marks Of The Lord

Contributed by Grant Adams on Feb 8, 2022

This is a day of symbols or day of signs. We want people to know where we stand.

Paul had a sign, a symbol and every where he went people knew to whom he belonged, and they knew where he stood. Verse 17, “I bear in my boy the marks” or the stigmata, that mark of the Lord. The Greek word stigmata has reference to a custom back in those days. A very cruel custom of branding a ...read more

Scripture: Galatians 6:14-17

Denomination: Baptist

John The Baptist Series

Contributed by Rev. Dr. Andrew B Natarajan on Mar 3, 2019

John the Baptist lived an exemplary life with clear conscience of his call and commitment. He had one conviction and gave his life for that.

Theme: Value Based Leaders - John the Baptist Text: Matthew 14:1-12 Joke: Three boys were discussing about their father’s profession. The firs boy said, ‘my dad scribbles a few words on piece of paper, he calls it poem, they give him Rs.1000/. The second boy says ‘my dad scribbles a few words on a ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 14:1-12

Denomination: Methodist

Church Unity & Peace

Contributed by I. Grant Spong on Oct 25, 2023

Even the best of churches has challenges to protect unity and peace. Let's find out how in Philippians 4.

Does Paul love the church of God in Philippi? Dear friends, I love you and long to see you. Please keep on being faithful to the Lord. You are my pride and joy [joy and crown]. (Philippians 4:1 CEV) Can even a wonderful church have some squabbles? What was Paul’s plea to two women? I urge Euodia ...read more

Denomination: Baptist

Revelation Twenty-One (Part 2) Series

Contributed by Diana Tyler on Oct 30, 2023

A continuation of what will land people in the lake of fire

The abominable are those who commit acts so terrible that God Himself calls it an abomination. An abomination is a thing that causes disgust or hatred. There are 79 Bible verses about what God calls an abomination and it is best to study the Bible to know what God calls an abomination, so you ...read more

John 90 Years Old Finished Well Lesson 3 Series

Contributed by Elmer Towns on Nov 1, 2023

John was one of the first to be called to be a disciple.

A. JOHN BEGAN WELL 1. The apostle John was one of the first called. “Two disciples followed Jesus … Andrew first ... found his brother … brought him to Jesus … John also found his brother ... we have found the Messiah … the Christ” (John 1:38-41, ELT). 2. The youngest of the 12 disciples – 17 ...read more

Scripture: John 1:38-41, John 21:7, Revelation 1:9

Denomination: Baptist

Using Time Wisely Lesson 5 Series

Contributed by Elmer Towns on Sep 29, 2025

Yesterday is history, tomorrow is a mystery, and today is a gift.

A. WHAT THE BIBLE SAYS ABOUT TIME "Make the most of your time, because the days are evil” (Eph. 5:16, NASB). “Teach us to number our days, that we may present to You (Lord) a heart of wisdom” (Ps. 90:12, NASB). 1. Definition: “Time is the interval between events.” 2. What does redeem mean? ...read more

Scripture: Ephesians 5:16, Psalm 90:12

Denomination: Baptist