Sermons on O God Our Rock:

The Reality Of Resurrection Series

Contributed by Glenn Pease on Mar 28, 2021

G. Campbell Morgan said, "The resurrection is a fact that cannot be proved except to the faith of the heart." The evidence must be approached with faith, or it will not convince the skeptic.

Ministers frequently call at a home when the man alone is there, and he will respond in some such manner as this: "I'm sorry my wife isn't home. She takes care of the religious matters in our home." I have not just read about this, but have experienced it, and have wondered how ...read more

Scripture: Mark 16:1-14

The Gospel: Opposes Legalism Series

Contributed by Brad Beaman on Sep 4, 2015

There is a monumental issue at stake. The Gospel of Grace is being weighed in the balance. Donft turn Christianity into a list of rules. It takes extra work to be Spirit led.

How would you like to walk up to the man who preached the Pentecost sermon, get up close to his face, (this man who walked on water), look him straight in the eye in front of a crowd of people and say, Peter my buddy, Cephas old pal, you are not preaching the true gospel. You better straiten up and ...read more

Scripture: Galatians 2:11-16

Denomination: Baptist

Understanding The Rapture Series

Contributed by D. Dewaine Phillips on Aug 8, 2023

Study #3: This study looks at the two most prominent views on the Rapture. Ultimately, however, no one knows the exact day or the specifics of when it will occur. What matters is that we are prepared for that Day by knowing Jesus Christ.

NOTE: This Bible study on the end times comes from the perspective of a pre-tribulation Rapture. In our last study we looked at the Seven Churches of Asia to arrive at the conclusion that we are now entering the last days. There is a succession of events that must take place during the last ...read more

Scripture: Revelation 4:1

Denomination: Baptist

The Raising Of Lazarus

Contributed by Gary Smith on Apr 6, 2002

This message describes how that Jesus has the power to bring the dead back to life, not only the physical dead, but also the spiritualy dead.

This Sermon Was Prepared For Lexington Church Of God for use Sunday Night April 7th, 2002 “The Raising Of Lazarus” TEXT: John 11: 1-15 (NKJV) INTRODUCTION: A. I believe that there is more to this story of Jesus raising Lazarus from the dead than most realize. For this ...read more

Scripture: John 11:1-45

Denomination: Church Of God

All Dogs Go To Heaven Series

Contributed by Paul Wallace on Feb 20, 2008

The myth that everyone goes to heaven has gained many followers even in the church.

All Dogs Go to Heaven Debuking the myths of Christianity Luke 16:19-31 There is a growing belief in the church that somehow some way all people wind up in heaven. The movie All dogs go to heaven simply promotes it in a comical way. It seems that we hear less about being lost forever from the ...read more

Scripture: Luke 16:19-31

Denomination: Wesleyan

Three Things Jesus Was Guilty Of

Contributed by Bruce Lee on Feb 16, 2014

Jesus was accused of many things: Breaking the Law of Moses, crimes, blasphemy. He was not guilty of any of them. They found no fault in Him. But Jesus was guilty of three things.

“Three Things Jesus Was Guilty Of” “Then Pilate gave Jesus to them to be crucified. So they took Jesus and led him away. Carrying the cross by himself, Jesus went to the place called Skull Hill (in Hebrew, Golgotha).” John 19:16-17 Intro: Just outside of Jerusalem, on ...read more

Scripture: John 19:16-17

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Just What The Doctor Ordered: Unity In The Spirit

Contributed by Ned Bartlebaugh on Apr 20, 2007

Encourage the church to unite together and fulfill it’s purpose.

Just What the Doctor Ordered: Unity in the Spirit Ephesians 4:1-16 August 17, 2003 Humor A severe rash prompted a man from a rural area to come to town to be examined by one of my colleagues. After the usual history-taking followed by a series of test, the physician advised the patient that he ...read more

Scripture: Ephesians 4:1-16

Denomination: Baptist

The Ache To Love

Contributed by Steven Simala Grant on May 11, 2007

Imagine with me a world where love and forgiveness triumphed over hurt and rejection.

The Ache To Love: Luke 15:11-32 August 21, SDC Sunday 2005 Intro: What is worth living your life for? I believe that deep within each of us lies a heartache. Down in the deep places, the places we often avoid and try to hide, the places we try to avoid. The places we ...read more

Scripture: Luke 15:11-32

Denomination: Baptist

Are You Ready To Die?

Contributed by Richard Goble on Nov 2, 2007

The certainty of death and the realities of heaven and hell compell us to make preparations for eternity.

Introduction * On the night of April 14, 1912, during its first trip from England to New York, the Titanic struck an iceberg. The collision tore a 300-foot gash in its hull, and in 2½ hours the unsinkable ship sank. Some 1500 people died. * On May 6, 1937, in Lakehurst, New Jersey, the mighty ...read more

Scripture: Luke 16:19-31

Denomination: Baptist

Rowing But Not Going

Contributed by Richard Cook on Aug 25, 2009

Sermon to encourage people who seem to be working very hard but don’t seem to be getting very far; we’ve gone farther than we think, TOO far to turn back now.

ROWING BUT NOT GOING Mark 6;45 -52 Mark 6:45 And straightway he constrained his disciples to get into the ship, and to go to the other side before unto Bethsaida, while he sent away the people. 46 And when he had sent them away, he departed into a mountain to pray. 47 And when even was come, the ...read more

Scripture: Mark 6:45-52

Denomination: Pentecostal

The Holy Spirit - Part 7 Of 9 Series

Contributed by Sam Mccormick on Jul 5, 2017

Continuation of the ministries of the Holy Spirit, examination of the relationship of the Holy Spirit and the scriptures, and blasphemy against the Holy Spirit

THE HOLY SPIRIT This nine-part series was originally developed for a class environment, and later adapted for use in a prison ministry conducted via correspondence. Because of that background, questions were developed for each lesson for participants to use in a setting conducive to discussion, or ...read more

Scripture: John 14:16-17, John 14:26, John 15:26, John 16:13-14, Luke 12:10, Matthew 12:24-37  (view more)  (view less)

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Preparing For The End Of The Age Series

Contributed by Brad Bailey on Apr 14, 2020

Preparing for the End of the Age Series: Encountering Jesus (through the Gospel of Luke) February 23, 2020 – Brad Bailey

Preparing for the End of the Age Series: Encountering Jesus (through the Gospel of Luke) February 23, 2020 – Brad Bailey Series #59 / Luke 21:5–38 Intro It’s been noted that when there is that which may be really hard ahead… most people tend to want to avoid it. The truth is that we waste more ...read more

Scripture: Luke 21:5-38

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Confrontation

Contributed by Carla Powell on Oct 2, 2002

Uses Matthew 18 to address the best way to approach interpersonal church conflicts.

An amusing news story from Wales told of a feud in a church looking for a new pastor. It read: “Yesterday the two opposition groups both sent ministers to the pulpit. Both spoke simultaneously, each trying to shout above the other. Both called for hymns, and the congregation sang two -- each side ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 18:15-20

Denomination: Lutheran

The Cost

Contributed by Ely Lambert on Jan 1, 2003

It is essential that we as Christians remind ourselves of the possible cost of discipleship.

Introduction: I. The Story of Cassie Bernall A. Cassie was a 17 year old with long blond hair, hair she wanted to cut off and have made into wigs for cancer patients. 1. She was active in her youth group and was known for carrying a Bible to school. 2. Cassie was in the school library reading her ...read more

Scripture: Luke 9:57-62

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

What Will You Do When The Lights Go Out?

Contributed by James Turner on Mar 9, 2001

How to weather the storm, coming out of darkness into his light.

Title: What Do You Do When the Lights Go Out? Text: John 1:1-5 & 9 Matthew 5:14-16 -I want to talk to you about this simple question - What do you do when the lights go out? Pray Light the candle Turn lights out (Stats by George Barna) I. Los Angeles School District A. They practice five ...read more

Scripture: John 1:1-5, Matthew 5:14-16

Denomination: Pentecostal