Sermons on Rock Bottom:

Called To Bless Series

Contributed by Stephen Sheane on Apr 10, 2018

When we serve others we find satisfaction, significance and succession

CALLED TO BLESS Many years ago there lay a large boulder in the middle of a well travelled roadway. Traveler after traveler walked past the boulder, veering off the side of the road to get around it. All the while, they were shaking their head and muttering, "Can you believe that? Someone should ...read more

Denomination: Christian Missionary Alliance

For God So Loved The World – Good Friday – 19 April 2019

Contributed by Hylton Davidson on Feb 22, 2020

For Christians, Good Friday is a crucial day of the year because it celebrates what we believe to be the most momentous weekend in the history of the world

Call to worship - Psalm 139 For God so Loved the World – Good Friday – 19 April 2019 Introduction For Christians, Good Friday is a crucial day of the year because it celebrates what we believe to be the most momentous weekend in the history of the world. Ever since Jesus died and was raised, ...read more

Scripture: 1 Corinthians 15:3

Denomination: Christian Church

Fear Series

Contributed by Greg Lindsey on Mar 15, 2020

What do I do with my fear? What is our response to the growing pandemic of fear in the world around us?

So, we are in a series called Inside Out and the title actually comes from the Disney movie that came out a few years back, a movie that gave us an inside look at all of the emotions going on inside of an 11 year old girl named Riley who is trying her best to adapt to all the change in her life ...read more

Scripture: Exodus 14:10-31

The Father's Job Series

Contributed by Glenn Pease on Apr 7, 2021

Fathers are God's agents of the law, but they are also God's agents of grace. To be the first, and not the second, is to be one testament shy of a Bible, or shy of God's full revelation. A half of a Bible is not the Bible, and half of a father is not a father.

Dick Van Dyke tells the stories of how children act toward their father when they are angry. In his book Faith, Hope and Hilarity he tells of a boy who had been spanked by his father for making too much noise. The boy climbed into his mother's lap and said, "Mama I wish you had married ...read more

Scripture: Luke 15:11-32

Cries From The Cross Series

Contributed by Chris Anderson on Mar 17, 2023

This sermon examines the cries of Jesus from the cross as his Father heaped the sins of the world on his back. He was forsaken so that we will never have to be.

Have you ever had a moment or season in life where you felt like God had forsaken you or turned his back on you? Maybe it was when you were young in your faith…or maybe it happened just yesterday. These moments typically happen when our backs are up against the wall and we can’t seem to find the ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 27:45-51

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Sustaining Grace Series

Contributed by Stephen Sheane on Apr 28, 2020

How does the grace of God help us when we are weak?

SUSTAINING GRACE Several years ago engineers were building a new bridge over the East River in New York. They discovered that the wrecked hull of a sunken metal ship lay right where the center bridge supports were supposed to be built. Powerful cranes was brought in to try and pull the ship up ...read more

Scripture: 1 Peter 5:10-11

Denomination: Christian Missionary Alliance

Mary Was Favored Among Women (Christmas Sermon)

Contributed by Dr. Odell Belger on Dec 13, 2024

I like studying about characters in the Bible. But most of the time in our studying of characters in the scriptures we talk about some of the great men of the scriptures.

But the Bible also shares with us many of the great women in the scriptures. Such as: • Sarah: Mother of the Jewish Nation • Rachel: Wife of Jacob • Leah: Wife of Jacob • Jochebed: Mother of Moses • Miriam: Sister of Moses • Rahab: Ancestor of Jesus • Deborah: Influential Female ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 1:18-25

Denomination: Baptist

Emperor's New Groove Series

Contributed by Chris Thron on Sep 19, 2002

Pacha is a "good guy", but lives his life without prayer -- so he is bound to make wrong choices.

Introduction: Pacha – Is he a good example of what a Christian should do? Keep these Scriptures in mind: ***Psalm 37:5 ***Prov. 16:2-3 (Show the section of the movie starting from Pacha letting llama Cuzco out of the sack, up to the point where Pacha agrees to take Cuzco back in exchange for ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 37:5, Proverbs 16:2-3

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

God's Purpose

Contributed by Steve Shepherd on Mar 10, 2004

We all need to discern God’s purpose for our lives.

INTRO.- Eph. 5:17 “Therefore do not be foolish, but understand what the Lord’s will is.” We all need to understand the Lord’s will or the Lord’s purpose for our lives. If we claim to believe in God the creator and Christ the Savior we must seek to understand their will/purpose for our ...read more

Scripture: Ephesians 5:15-18

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Resurrection - Have You Tasted Of The Risen Lord

Contributed by Gary Regazzoli on Apr 4, 2002

What the resurrection means to us today

No one slept well that night in Jerusalem  Caiaphas, the high priest, the one who rent his clothes when Jesus supposedly blasphemed by saying “He was the Son of God” tossed and turned  Everything was going according to plan, they had got permission from Pilate to kill him, and those ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 28:1-10

Denomination: Christian Church

Right Or Wrong? - Once Saved, Always Saved? Series

Contributed by Jeff Strite on Apr 8, 2002

You cannot lose your salvation, but can you walk away from it?

OPEN: While visiting the Oregon Caves National Monument, a couple had hoped to get some rock samples -until they heard the following introduction by a cave tour guide: "I hope you enjoy our trek through the caves. I must ask you not to destroy or take any of the rock formations. Actu-ally, we have ...read more

Scripture: Romans 11:1-24

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Living As An Advertisement

Contributed by David Gauthier on Jun 13, 2001

We are saved to advertise the excellencies of God.

“Living as an Advertisement” I Peter 2:1-10 Preparation: Put a cut-out of an advertisement in each of the bulletins. I will make reference to it at the end of the message. Illustration: Read a full page newspaper ad. Have you ever considered the fact that we are like full page ads, advertising ...read more

Scripture: 1 Peter 2:1-10

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Entering The Dark Night Of The Soul - And Its Exit

Contributed by Owen Bourgaize on Nov 5, 2000

The psalmist was downcast in spirit and gave voice to Dejection but after an outpouring of grief it gave way to Reflection on God’s gracious provision, which led him to Restoration in hope in God.

ENTERING THE DARK NIGHT OF THE SOUL - AND ITS EXIT Do you ever feel "in the dumps?" This happens when the "feel good factor" has worn thin. There could be any number of causes that bring this on. "If people don’t feel good, they’re discouraged and discontented. Yes, feelings are important. If ...read more

Denomination: Baptist

The Path To Personal Peace

Contributed by Alan Perkins on Sep 15, 2002

We’re all seeking peace, but most fail to find it. Four steps to finding the path to personal peace.

(Note: The title comes from a Rick Warren series; however, the sermon is original) If we took a poll to identify what people want most out of life, what their hopes and dreams revolve around, the list would probably include things like good health; financial prosperity; positive relationships; ...read more

Scripture: Isaiah 26:3, Isaiah 26:1-10

Denomination: Baptist

God's Indestructible Love

Contributed by Alan Perkins on Oct 21, 2001

What in this world is truly indestructible? Only God’s love.

Over the past few weeks, we’ve been reminded, in a shocking and brutal way, that nothing in this world is indestructible. For over two decades, the twin towers of the World Trade Center stood watch over New York City, monuments to man’s skill, and energy, and intelligence. Everyone assumed they ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 46:1-3

Denomination: Baptist