Sermons on Jesus The Rock:

The Christian's Bonus Program

Contributed by Neil Olcott on Jun 1, 2001

We are blessed when we allow God to use us to bless others.

Date: 04-8-01 Title: The Christian Bonus Program Bible Text: Philip. 4:10-20 Subject: Complement: Main Idea: Intro: Sometimes there is help we could do better without! A man called his neighbor to help him move a couch that had become stuck in the doorway. They pushed and pulled until they ...read more

Scripture: Philippians 4:10-20

Denomination: Baptist

Thrilling God's Heart

Contributed by Bob Hostetler on Jul 6, 2001

Four characteristics of the kind of worship that thrills God’s heart, as exemplified in the life and worship of David

Thrilling God’s Heart Text: 2 Samuel 7:18-29, 6:16-18, 24:18-25 INTRO: I want you to imagine that this worship service has just ended, and people are lingering, hugging, milling around, filing out, smiling, laughing, talking to each other: “Wasn’t worship wonderful today?” someone ...read more

Scripture: 2 Samuel 7:18-19, 2 Samuel 6:16-18

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Credentials Of A Committed Christian

Contributed by Steve Shepherd on May 20, 2002

All Christians should have some good credentials of Christ in their lives.

CREDENTIALS OF A COMMITTED CHRISTIAN II Cor. 11:16-33 INTRO.- ILL.- The Indian in Arizona heard his first Christian sermon. Asked for his opinion, he replied, "Big wind! Loud thunder! No rain!" I’ve heard some sermons like that and I’ve preached many of them! ILL.- In 1974 when I went to ...read more

Scripture: 2 Corinthians 11:16-31

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Mothering Godly Children In A Godless Society

Contributed by A. Todd Coget on May 9, 2002

This sermon gives five essentials for raising godly children in a godless society.

Mother’s Day Mothering Godly Children in a godless Society Deuteronomy 6 May 12, 2002 Intro: A. [illustration] A four-year-old and a six-year-old presented their mom with a houseplant. They had used their own money to buy it and she was thrilled. The older of them said with a sad face, "There ...read more

Scripture: Deuteronomy 6:1-25

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Abraham Teaches True Christian Character

Contributed by Timm Meyer on Aug 12, 2003

PENTECOST 9(C) - Abraham teaches true Christian characters as he weclomes the Lord and follows God’s Word.

ABRAHAM TEACHES TRUE CHRISTIAN CHARACTER GENESIS 18:1—14 AUGUST 10, 2003 GENESIS 18:1-14 1The LORD appeared to Abraham near the great trees of Mamre while he was sitting at the entrance to his tent in the heat of the day. 2Abraham looked up and saw three men standing nearby. When he ...read more

Scripture: Genesis 18:1-14

Denomination: Lutheran

What Is The World To Me!?!

Contributed by Timm Meyer on Aug 25, 2003

PENTECOST 11(C) - When believers ask what is the world to me?--they realize life is meaningless without Christ but full of meaning with Christ.

WHAT IS THE WORLD TO ME!?! ECCLESIASTES 1:2; 2:18-26 AUGUST 24, 2003 ECCLESIASTES 1:2; 2:18-26 1:2"Meaningless! Meaningless!" says the Teacher. "Utterly meaningless! Everything is meaningless." … 2:18I hated all the things I had toiled for under the sun, because I must leave them to the ...read more

Denomination: Lutheran

Defeat, Shame & Victory

Contributed by Steve Malone on Apr 5, 2004

Today we are going to survey chapters 2 through 7 of I Samuel. And as we do we will uncover several lessons for the family, the church and the world.

DEFEAT, SHAME AND VICTORY TEXT: I SAMUEL CHAPTERS 2-7 INTRODUCTION As we continue our study in the book of I Samuel I want to again emphasize that even though we are under the New Covenant that the Old Testament is still relevant for Christians today. Paul in I Corinthians chapter 10 was ...read more

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

"The Guarded Mind" Series

Contributed by Clark Tanner on May 9, 2004

Our minds must be guarded against error, and direct attack of the enemy, with sound doctrine (#22 in The Christian Victor series)

“And take the helmet of salvation,…” Well, we all know what a helmet is for. They protect the head. There are many reasons to wear a helmet. Work on a construction site, riding a motorcycle, going to war, preparing to tell your wife you just bought a brand new Jeep Grand Cherokee on ...read more

Scripture: Ephesians 6:17

Denomination: Orthodox

Love And Sacrifice, Part 4

Contributed by Joey Nelson on Mar 10, 2003

Ray Stedman tells about a boy who was in the army. He was a Christian and had formed the habit of praying beside his bed before he went to sleep. He kept up this practice in the army, but he became an object of mockery and ridicule to the entire barracks.

INTRODUCTION Opening Statement: Ray Stedman tells about a boy who was in the army. He was a Christian and had formed the habit of praying beside his bed before he went to sleep. He kept up this practice in the army, but he became an object of mockery and ridicule to the entire barracks. One night ...read more

Scripture: Romans 12:9-21

It Will Be Worth It All

Contributed by Alan Perkins on Dec 22, 2002

The joy of Christmas morning fades, but the joy of Christ’s second Advent will never diminish.

This week, I read an article in USA Today, in which various celebrities were asked to name their most memorable Christmas present. These were A-list celebrities; people with money and fame; people who can have pretty much anything they want. Catherine Zeta-Jones, for example. You may know her as ...read more

Scripture: Romans 8:18

Denomination: Baptist

Rubble Trouble Series

Contributed by Paul Decker on Jan 12, 2003

We must have courage to respond to the truth.

RUBBLE TROUBLE Nehemiah 1:1-11 S: Courage Th: Brave Hearts Pr: WE MUST HAVE THE COURAGE TO RESPOND TO THE TRUTH. ?: How? How do we do this? KW: Stages TS: We will find in our study of Nehemiah 1:1-11, three stages that take place in responding courageously to the truth. The _____ stage that ...read more

Scripture: Nehemiah 1:1-11

Denomination: Baptist

Dream Team Series

Contributed by Paul Decker on Feb 4, 2003

We must have the courage to be a team.

DREAM TEAM Nehemiah 3:1-32 S: Courage Th: Brave Hearts Pr: WE MUST HAVE THE COURAGE TO BE A TEAM. ?: Inductive KW: approaches TS: We will find in our study of Nehemiah 3:1-32, seven approaches to building the wall that make it a success. The _____ approach is… I. PRIORITY II. ...read more

Scripture: Nehemiah 3:1-32

Denomination: Baptist

A Final Look At Living Together In Christ Series

Contributed by Kenneth Henes on Jun 23, 2004

In this final look at living together in Christ Paul mentions two concerns that we need to have in perspective for living together.

A FINAL LOOK AT LIVING TOGETHER IN CHRIST Philippians 4:21-23 INTRODUCTION A. Viet Nam veteran who had just returned from Viet Nam and called his mother. The phone rang in the home of high society Boston. On the other end of the line was a son who had just returned from Vietnam and was calling ...read more

Scripture: Philippians 4:21-23

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

All Your Anxiety?

Contributed by Joseph Smith on Jun 26, 2004

Final sermon as pastor, before retirement. Trust God for the future; He cares for you. Cast on Him anxiety about what threatens us; what only appears to threaten us; and about our ultimate destinies.

I was taught never to put all my eggs in one basket. I was told, as a young person, that I needed to be careful not to commit myself to one and only one thing. I was to stay open to a variety of choices. When I started earning money, my parents taught me not to spend it all on any one ...read more

Scripture: 1 Peter 5:1-11

Denomination: Baptist

The Divine Prescription

Contributed by Steve Shepherd on Aug 2, 2004

The divine prescription of God for a better life. 1- Trust in the Lord 2- Delight in the Lord 3- Commit to the Lord

INTRO.- ILL.- A little boy went into a grocery store and asked the clerk for a box of Duz detergent. The clerk said, “What do you need the detergent for?” The little boy replied, “I want to wash my dog.” The clerk said, “Well, son, that Duz detergent is pretty strong for washing a little ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 37:1-7

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ