Sermons on pet rocks:

Rock Bottom

Contributed by Derrick Strickland on Jun 5, 2003

Discover the power and the potential in those "Rock Bottom" experiences

“Rock Bottom” Genesis 28:10-16 INTRO: 1. I like the way the KJV introduces us to this place… “certain place.” a. I want to take a little ecclesiastical license here and tell you that there’s no place in life that is as certain as that place where you hit ...read more

Scripture: Genesis 28:10-16

Denomination: Pentecostal

Got Rocks

Contributed by Thomas Bowen on Jun 25, 2003

When you have giants, you use hat you have and what you know. Mainly you remember who is with you.

( When I gave this message, Holy Spirit took over this basic text and gave several powerful connections which really grabbed the congregation, I pray God will do he same for you. The actual scripture read was using lectionary Year B - June 22nd) Got Rocks? So to paraphrase this long scripture, ...read more

Scripture: 1 Samuel 17:1-49

Denomination: Congregational

Strike The Rock Series

Contributed by Jeff Strite on Mar 25, 2002

Moses dealt with a difficult situation and prevailed because he kept his eyes on the right things.

OPENING: A small boy dialed "O" and asked the operator to call a number for him. He didn’t speak clearly, so she couldn’t understand him. After repeating it four times, he blurted out, "You operators are dumb," and slammed down the receiver. Hearing this, his mother was shocked. She called the ...read more

Scripture: Exodus 17:1-7

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Like A Rock

Contributed by Michael Morton on Jun 21, 2002

What kind of rock for the Lord are we?

NIV 1 Peter 2:1-10 Therefore, rid yourselves of all malice and all deceit, hypocrisy, envy, and slander of every kind. Like newborn babies, crave pure spiritual milk, so that by it you may grow up in your salvation, now that you have tasted that the Lord is good. As you come to him, the living ...read more

Scripture: 1 Peter 2:1-10

Denomination: Methodist

Life On The Rock

Contributed by Jay Patton on Jul 8, 2002

A look at Peter’s doctrinal exposition on the person and the work of Christ in the life of a believer.

Introduction: My visit to the Rock (Alcatraz)contra THE ROCK CHRIST JESUS. READ SCRIPTURE/PRAY I. Build your faith upon the cornerstone of the Church – The Lord Jesus Christ (v. 4, 6) A. It’s a supernatural stone 1. It’s not about buildings for God B. It’s a select stone (v. 4) 1. Stone is not ...read more

Scripture: 1 Peter 2:4-9

Denomination: Baptist

My Rock

Contributed by Revd. Martin Dale on Mar 17, 2003

Who or what is the Rock in your life

Psalm 62:2 He alone is my rock and my salvation He is my fortress, I will never be shaken. This evening I want to focus in on Christ alone is my rock , my salvation and my fortress. Three key words: 1. ALONE 2. ROCK 3. SALVATION (and with it fortress) 1. ALONE. Some of the definitions of ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 62:2

Denomination: Anglican

The House On The Rock Series

Contributed by Eric Carey-Holt on Dec 29, 2002

I believe that we must be a church that has the courage and the heartbeat of God to reach people of every culture and situation, people who are lost and broken, people who are tattooed and pierced and in baggy clothes, people who are different from us in

BUILDERS MT 7:24-27 TEXT Therefore everyone who hears these words of mine and puts them into practice is like a wise man who built his house on the rock. 25 The rain came down, the streams rose, and the winds blew and beat against that house; yet it did not fall, because it had its foundation on ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 7:24-27

Denomination: Methodist

The House On The Rock Series

Contributed by Rick Stacy on Dec 30, 2002

Message 1 of 10: Early in Jesus’ ministry he spoke to a great crowd of interested listeners in what is referred to as the “Sermon on the Mount”. His words are as powerful today as they were then. It was during this message that Jesus gave a brief illus

The House on the Rock Jesus was different. He was the same as everyone else. He played with the other children. He learned how to make boats and hew beams with his carpenter father. He studied the torah at they synagogue with the other boys every week and he worshipped there on the Sabbath ...read more

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

The House On The Rock

Contributed by Roddy Chestnut on Oct 18, 2000

Thesis: Only a life built on Jesus Christ will endure.

Thesis: Only a life built on Jesus Christ will endure. Intro.: Opening Illust. In 1174 the Italian architect Bonnano Pisano began work on what would become his most famous project: A separately standing bell tower for the Cathedral of the city of Pisa. The tower was to be eight-stories and ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 7:24-27

The Rock Of Refuge Series

Contributed by Paul Apple on Oct 18, 2000

THE FAINT-HEARTED APPRECIATE GOD AS THEIR SOLID ROCK OF REFUGE

BIG IDEA: THE FAINT-HEARTED APPRECIATE GOD AS THEIR SOLID ROCK OF REFUGE I. (:1-4) PRAYER FOR REFUGE CONNECTS THE FAINT-HEARTED WITH THEIR TOWER OF STRENGTH A. (:1) Prayer Seeks an Audience with God "Hear my cry, O God" "Give heed to my prayer" B. (:2a) God is Never Out of Range of Our ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 61:1-8

Denomination: Independent/Bible

Pushing The Rock?

Contributed by Wade Martin Hughes, Sr on Sep 9, 2003

PEACE IS NOT THE ABSENCE OF TROUBLE; PEACE IS THE PRESENCE OF GOD. GOD AND PEACE ABIDE IN THIS LIFE. There has to be more.

PUSHING THE ROCK? By Wade Martin Hughes, Sr. Kyfingers@aol.com I wish I were a carpenter, they can work 8 hours, and as they pack up their tools they can see what they have done. A family member, teacher,a preacher and a minister may never see what they have accomplished. PEACE IS NOT THE ABSENCE ...read more

Scripture: Hebrews 11:36-40, Exodus 4:2-4

Denomination: Assembly Of God

Slippery Rocks

Contributed by Joseph Smith on Jul 15, 2003

Even the fundamentals of our faith -- the Bible, prayer, the church, spiritual experience -- can become slippery, unsure. The way to certainty is through obedience.

Although generally I stay away from stories that begin, “There were a Baptist minister, a Catholic priest, and a Jewish rabbi,” today I’ll make an exception. Sometimes you just have to be corny to get your point across. So, sure enough, there were a Baptist minister, a Catholic priest, and a ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 7:24-27

Denomination: Baptist

Rock Of Ages

Contributed by Russell Brownworth on Jul 21, 2003

This sermon uses the text of the hymn "Rock of Ages" as the exposition of Psalm 94:22.

THE PASTOR’S POINTS sermon ministry of CEDAR LODGE BAPTIST CHURCH Thomasville, NC A fellowship of faith, family and friendship July 20, 2003 But the LORD is my fortress; my God is a mighty rock where I can hide. Psalms 94:22 (KJV) When Jewish families gather at the Passover meal, singing is ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 94:22

Denomination: United Methodist

Dropping Rocks

Contributed by Nate Barbour on Jul 30, 2003

Find out the keys to accepting others in this message on the "woman caught in adultery."

Dropping Rocks How to Accept Others 6/25/03 I. Introduction While waiting at the airport terminal for her plane to begin boarding, a woman sat reading a newspaper. Earlier, she had purchased a package of cookies in the airport snack shop to eat after she got on the plane. Out of the corner of her ...read more

Scripture: John 8:2-9

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Rock Or Sand?

Contributed by Revd. Martin Dale on Aug 11, 2001

On what foundation are you building your life?

What foundation is your house built upon? Matthew 7:24-27:The Parable of the Wise and foolish builders I would however like to ask the question: Do you know where you will spend eternity. Jesus was wonderful in illustrating truths about God with simple stories. One of them is the story of the ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 7:24-27

Denomination: Anglican