Sermons on my rock: showing 301-315 of 178,455

My Ways, My Thoughts, My Words

Contributed by Timothy Darling on Oct 20, 2008

God’s thoughts are above ours, unattainable, but He has made them available to us.

My ways, My thoughts, My words Isaiah 55:8-11 Isaiah might be one of the great geniuses of history. He did not take the trouble to define and systematize all he knew, but his observations were way ahead of their time. It is easy to overlook, since many of the scientific ideas we take for granted ...read more

Scripture: Isaiah 55:8-11

Denomination: Mennonite

The Lord Is My Refuge

Contributed by Todd Catteau on Aug 18, 2024

In times of trouble we seek peace and safety. Where we seek it makes all the difference in the world.

It always seems that I get a request to preach form the Psalms. Today Psalm 11. The Psalms speak to us – we can almost hear ourselves in the Psalms – praising God – mourning our sin – questioning the world – seeking vengeance on our enemies. Before reading let’s introduce some aspects of the ...read more

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

This Is My Father's World

Contributed by Jim Kane on Mar 24, 2003

God is sovereign!

I feel this morning somewhat like the numerous TV reporters covering events in the Middle East, who have to stay alert to a variety of events beyond their control while trying to focus on the story they are reporting. Off-balance is probably a good description. Being off-balance also describes us. ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 2:1-12

Denomination: Church Of God

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 Panting Deer

Contributed by Christopher Holdsworth on May 6, 2017

Why art thou cast down, O my soul?

THE PANTING DEER. Psalm 42:1-11; Psalm 43:1-5. There is such a thing as speaking truth into raw emotion. Imagine a situation where you are one of the worship team in the Temple at Jerusalem, and you are taken hostage to Samaria (cf. 2 Kings 14:14). On the way your heart identifies with a deer ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 43:1-5, Psalm 42:1-11

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Trusting In The Unchanging God Isaiah 26:4 Series

Contributed by Dean Courtier on May 10, 2024

Isaiah 26:4 encapsulates a powerful message about trust and security in God, even amidst life's uncertainties. Let us explore this scripture together and discover how it can transform our lives.

Trusting in the Unchanging God Isaiah 26:4 Introduction: Today we delve into a profound truth found in the book of Isaiah, focusing on Isaiah 26:4. This verse encapsulates a powerful message about trust and security in God, even amidst life's uncertainties. Let us explore this scripture ...read more

Scripture: Isaiah 26:4, Psalm 62:8, Proverbs 3:5-6, Psalm 18:2, Hebrews 13:8  (view more)  (view less)

Denomination: Pentecostal

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

A Changeable Temperament Series

Contributed by John Lowe on Mar 3, 2019

There were numerous occasions in the life of David when all that is expressed in the psalm might have been said by him, just as there are many occasions, in the lives of all of us, to which the sentiments of the psalm would be appropriate.

June 12, 2014 Tom Lowe Psalm 27 (KJV) Title: A Changeable Temperament A psalm of David. Psalm 27 (KJV) 1 The LORD is my light and my salvation; whom shall I fear? the LORD is the strength of my life; of whom shall I be afraid? 2 When the wicked, even mine enemies and my foes, came upon me ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 27:1-14

Denomination: Baptist

Transformed By Truth: Trust In The Lord Forever Isaiah 26:4 Series

Contributed by Dean Courtier on Jun 17, 2024

Isaiah 26:4 calls us to unwavering trust in the Lord. This verse, rich in assurance and promise, encourages us to anchor our lives in the eternal strength of God.

Transformed by Truth: Trust in the Lord Forever Isaiah 26:4 Introduction Today, we will explore the powerful message of Isaiah 26:4 and how it calls us to unwavering trust in the Lord. This verse, rich in assurance and promise, encourages us to anchor our lives in the eternal strength of ...read more

Scripture: Isaiah 26:4, Proverbs 3:5-6, Psalm 18:2, Philippians 4:6-7

Denomination: Pentecostal

Christ Our Anchor And Refuge

Contributed by Rev. Matthew Parker on Jan 22, 2012

If we practice now walking closely with Jesus, when things are going ok, then when the rough times come, we will be grounded to the Anchor and be safe in the storm

When was the last time you faced a real storm in your life? Think back about what you went through, and about how you got through that time of real difficulty. Today, we’ll give some serious thought to how it is we can weather the bigger trials that come our way. When we face hardship, when we’re ...read more

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Twenty-First Sunday In Ordinary Time, Cycle A-- 21st Sunday, Year A -“You, Rocky Are The Rock Upon Which I Will Build My Church.”

Contributed by Paul Andrew on Jun 11, 2020

This is a great promise since one modern anxiety is whether or not we can have any certain knowledge.

Here is a joke that the choir members can perhaps appreciate: Saint Peter is checking ID’s at the Pearly Gates, and first comes a Texan. “Tell me, what have you done in life?” says St. Peter. The Texan says, “Well, I struck oil, so I became rich, but I didn’t sit on my laurels-I divided all my ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 16:13-20

Denomination: Catholic

The Gates Of Hell Will Not Prevail PRO Sermon

Contributed by Sermon Research Assistant on Oct 4, 2023

To explore the profound mysteries of faith, the foundation of the church, and the divine power given to believers, as illustrated in Matthew 16:17-19. Scripture: "And Jesus answered him, 'Blessed are you, Simon Bar-Jonah! For flesh and blood has not revealed this to you, but my Father who is in heaven. And I tell you, you are Peter, and on this rock I will build my church, and the gates of hell shall not prevail against it. I will give you the keys of the kingdom of heaven, and whatever you bind on earth shall be bound in heaven, and whatever you loose on earth shall be loosed in heaven.'" - Matthew 16:17-19 Quote: "Faith is never identical with piety." - Karl Barth ________________ Introduction Good morning family, friends, and fellow believers. We gather today to embrace the powerful teaching found within the Gospel according to Matthew, chapter 16, verses 17 through 19. This passage draws us into the profound mysteries of faith, the cornerstone of the church, and the incredible strength that can resist even the darkest forces. Let's check out the

Good morning family, friends, and fellow believers. We gather today to embrace the powerful teaching found within the Gospel according to Matthew, chapter 16, verses 17 through 19. This passage draws us into the profound mysteries of faith, the cornerstone of the church, and the incredible strength ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 16:17-19

Topics: Heaven, On My Way

My Lord And My God

Contributed by Simon Rundell on Dec 20, 2000

Thomas as Everyman: Doubting Thomas or Believing Thomas?

Assessed Sermon: Easter 2, RCL Year A: John 20:19-31 “My Lord and My God” In the name of the +Father, the Son and Holy Spirit. Amen. Thomas must have felt that he had a bit of a raw deal. For he really missed out on that first Easter Sunday. Thomas must be the definitive everyman, for there is ...read more

Scripture: John 20:19-31

Denomination: Episcopal/Anglican

My Lord And My God

Contributed by Tim Zingale on Apr 21, 2003

A sermon for the 2nd Sunday of Easter A sermon about Thomas

2nd Sunday of Easter John 20:19-31 "My Lord and My God!!" 19 ¶ On the evening of that day, the first day of the week, the doors being shut where the disciples were, for fear of the Jews, Jesus came and stood among them and said to them, "Peace be with you." 20 When he had said this, he showed ...read more

Scripture: John 20:19-31

Denomination: Lutheran

"My Lord And My God!"

Contributed by Ken Sauer on Mar 27, 2008

Seeing is not necessarily believing.

John 20:19-31 1 Peter 1:3-9 “My Lord and My God!” By: Rev. Ken Sauer, Pastor of Grace United Methodist Church, Soddy Daisy, TN www.graceumcsd.org How many times have you tried to give another person advice, perhaps a son or a daughter, and they didn’t listen… …they went ahead and did the exact ...read more

Scripture: John 20:19-31

Denomination: United Methodist