Sermons on Rock Bottom:

Anointed Fugitive Series

Contributed by Simon Bartlett on Aug 23, 2024

Samuel anointed David. But now, he's a fugitive, holed up in a cave! He isn't happy. But he does exactly the right thing. We can learn from him for the times when we feel everyone has abandoned us, when we're in a dark, damp, smelly metaphorical cave.

Last week we started a new series looking at David in the Old Testament. I made two very simple points. First, David is a huge figure in the Bible. There is loads about him in the Old Testament. That alone means that David must be really important. But even more significant is the way the New ...read more

Denomination: Baptist

The Prodigal Son PRO Sermon

Contributed by Sermon Research Assistant on Jan 5, 2024

This sermon explores the lessons from the parable of the Prodigal Son, focusing on prudent resource use, choosing good companions, and the importance of prompt righteousness. Key

Welcome, dear brothers and sisters, to this blessed gathering where we come together in unity and love to share in the wisdom of God's word. It warms my heart to see each of you here today, ready to receive, ready to grow, and ready to be transformed by the life-changing power of the Gospel. In the ...read more

Scripture: Luke 15:11-32

Topics: Forgiveness, Sin

Sacrificial Love PRO Sermon

Contributed by Sermon Research Assistant on Feb 28, 2024

This sermon explores the depth of Christ's love, our need for it, and how this love should shape our lives and interactions with others.

Good morning, beloved congregation. I trust you are all well and feeling the warmth of God's love surrounding you this day. Today, we find ourselves on the precipice of profound spiritual discovery, standing at the threshold of understanding a deeper truth about the love of Christ, our connection ...read more

Scripture: John 15:9-17

Topics: Consistent Relationship, Christ

A Blessed Benefactor Blesses Bountifully

Contributed by Mack Armstrong on Jul 3, 2007

The promise was given by David, centuries ago: if any nation claims God to be its God and Lord, then that nation will be blessed. Our land laid claim to that promise years ago and true to His word, God has blessed this country bountifully.

PSALMS 33:12 A BLESSED BENEFACTOR BLESSES BOUNTIFULLY I. OUR BIOGRAPHY: A. Birth. B. Beliefs. C. Brevity. II. OUR BLESSINGS: A. Benefactor. B. Beginnings. C. Bountifully. III. OUR BEHAVIOUR: A. Beacon. B. Bastion. C. Banishment? The Psalmist was correct when he uttered our ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 33:12-15

Denomination: Methodist

The Red Tile

Contributed by Larry Turner on Dec 6, 2014

A science professor likened Jesus fulfilling 8 prophecies to finding a white tile painted red on the bottom and scattered with other white tiles covering all the dry land on earth with just one pick. Here are 8 Jesus fulfilled as a baby.

I hold in my hand today a very old book. I know it doesn’t look old. In fact, according to the front page, it was first published in 1988 based on a copy write from 1976. But actually this is not a book at all. It is a collection of historical documents and letters that spanned 3,500 years. ...read more

Scripture: Isaiah 53:1-6

Denomination: Foursquare

The Stubborn Evangelist: Part Two Series

Contributed by Scott Maze on May 24, 2021

Jonah also knows about the ocean’s deep waters. But he didn’t go intentionally. And what he finds at the bottom of the ocean is not just for those who read National Geographic but for all of us. God has a massive mercy.

Today we continue a four part series entitled Jonah: The Stubborn Evangelist. Many of you know the story of Jonah, a man on the run from God. Many of us know this as an amusing story about a prophet and a “whale.” Yet, Jonah is also a man on the run from his responsibility – to share the message of ...read more

Denomination: Baptist

"Disappointed With God"

Contributed by Robert Leroe on Jul 15, 2002

Dealing with despair...moving from fear to faith

"Disappointed With God" Rev Dr Robert G Leroe We see quite a contrast between chapters 18 & 19! Elijah moves from exhilaration and intense excitement to dejection, discouragement and depression after his miraculous contest against the prophets of Baal. From his mountain top experience he ...read more

Scripture: 1 Kings 19:1-18

Denomination: Congregational

The Downfall Of Disobedience Series

Contributed by Elvis Burrows on May 22, 2013

THIS SERMON ADDRESSES THE PITFALLS OF DISOBEDIENCE AND HOW GOD DEALS WITH HIS CHILDREN WHEN THEY STRAY FROM THE FAITH. PEACHED TO ENCOURAGE AND SENSITIZE BELIEVERS ON WHAT THEY CAN DO WHEN THEY FIND THEMSELVES IN THESE KINDS OF PROBLEMS

WHEN CHRISTIANS SINK PREACHED ON SUNDAY AUGUST 7, 2005 SALUTATION EXPRESSIONS OF THANKS ETC. TITANIC STORY – THINGS PEOPLE DO TO SURVIVE (DRESS) TRANSITION INTO THE TEXT BRIEF BACKGROUND TO THE TEXT – FROM CHAPTER 1. REFER TO CH. 1:2 – GOD BECAME CONCERN - CALLED – COMMISSIONED JONAH – ...read more

Scripture: Jonah 2:1-10

Denomination: Baptist

A Thankful Heart

Contributed by Shawn Miller on Jan 19, 2016

A Thanksgiving sermon:thanking our God, as a Creator, a Savior, and a provider.

A Thankful Heart Introduction: A college student wrote her mom the following letter: "Dear Mom: Sorry I haven’t written sooner. My arm really has been broken. I broke it, and my left leg, when I jumped from he second floor of my dormitory...when we had the fire. We were lucky. A young ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 136:1

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Do You Love Me Series

Contributed by Bob Marcaurelle on Mar 2, 2016

The story of the risen Jesus meeting a group of disciples by the sea of Galilee; restoring Simon Peter publicly; asking him if he loved him and showing him the death he would one day die for Him.

BIBLE MESSAGES ON EASTER Bob Marcaurelle freesermons@homeorchurchbiblestudy.com Yahoo to homeorchurchbiblestudy.com bob marcaurelle Message 9 Annual Sermons: Vol. 3 Sermon 32 John 21:15 Yahoo to homeorchurchbiblestudy.com bob marcaurelle DO YOU LOVE HIM? (A Stewardship Sermon) Jesus ...read more

Scripture: John 21:15

Denomination: Baptist

God's Plan Series

Contributed by Mark Schaeufele on Oct 1, 2021

When we messed up God’s plan by sinning, God set up a plan to make us right with him again.

God’s Plan Introduction 1. Illustration: Pastor and author Max Lucado said, “The purpose of the Bible? Salvation. God’s highest passion is to get his children home. His book, the Bible, describes his plan of salvation. The purpose of the Bible is to proclaim God’s plan and passion to save his ...read more

Scripture: Ephesians 1:9-14

Denomination: Methodist

Finding Lost Passion For Lost People Series

Contributed by Ryan Johnson on Mar 6, 2002

Sparking the lost passion in your church to evangelize ( Ilustration is segmented throughout sermon on purpose )

Series: Creating Contagious Compassion Finding the Lost Passion for Lost People Luke 15:1-32 DT: God is in the relentless pursuit of finding lost people. THIS MESSAGE WRITIEN BY GOOD FRIEND KARL SCHAD AT GATEWAY CHRISTIAN CHURCH IN ST.LOUIS GCCKARL@AOL.COM INTRODUCTION It was Dec 7 1988. ...read more

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

You Choose

Contributed by Maria Saunders on Apr 7, 2016

Futuristic promises are recorded in God's Word. Satan doesn’t want the saints to believe such promises for trusting in them removes the anguish caused by them. So then, how does one stand in an upright position when everything seems to go against thee?

“You Choose” “The Lord will make you the head, not the tail. . . you will always be at the top, never at the bottom.” Deuteronomy 28:13 I can remember hearing this statement from my childhood. The severity of this statement wasn’t clear to me at that time. To be ...read more

Scripture: Deuteronomy 28:13

Denomination: Baptist

How To Kill Your Church Series

Contributed by Shawn Drake on Nov 11, 2002

This is the 1st sermon in the series "Church On The Rocks" (study of 1 Corinthians). This sermon looks at some of the problems of the church at Corinth and how we must strive to avoid these problems.

Sunday Morning November 17, 2002 Bel Aire Baptist Church Series: “Church On The Rocks” [#1] “HOW TO KILL YOUR CHURCH” 1 Corinthians 1:1-17 Introduction: [PLAY “RELEVANCE OF THE CHURCH” VIDEO CLIP]. 1 Corinthians 1:1-9 1. Aren’t you thankful for the church? As Paul was writing to this ...read more

Scripture: 1 Corinthians 1:1-17

Denomination: Baptist

A Sixfold Call To Action

Contributed by Don Campbell on May 16, 2023

In summer youth camp, many children learned the song "You Can't Get to Heaven in a Rocking Chair." The author of Hebrews would agree.

A SIXFOLD CALL TO ACTION INTRODUCTION Many see storm clouds on the horizon, clouds that will bring trials and tribulation unlike any you and I have seen. If we take no action or the wrong action, we will not help ourselves in this life or the life to come. In the Letter to the Hebrews we Jesus ...read more

Scripture: Hebrews 1:1-2, Hebrews 12:1-2, Hebrews 4:1-16

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ