Sermons on Rock Music:

What Are The Rocks

Contributed by Mike Flack on Oct 5, 2001

What Are God’s priorities for our lives - His Divine To Do List?

What Are The Rocks - Col. 1:10,11 (Proceed to visually act out the following story)` A Philosophy professor stood in front of his class of over achievers with a gallon size container on a table and filled it with fist sized rocks. He then asked the class if the container was full. They all ...read more

Scripture: Galatians 1:10-11, 1 Corinthians 10:31

Denomination: Friends

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

House On The Rock

Contributed by Revd. Martin Dale on Aug 3, 2002

Some reflections on the Wise and Foolish Builders

The Parable of the Wise and Foolish Builders Mt. 7:24-29 Quiz: When I was at school, we had a master called Mr. Pilgrim and he used to ask “Mars Bar” questions. If you got the answer right – you got a Mars Bar So I have a “Mars Bar” question: Can you guess what this building is? 1. It has ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 7:24-29

Denomination: Anglican

"Like A Rock"

Contributed by Mark Hensley on Aug 30, 2001

Julianne thinks family time each sunday is more important than attending church. And her family’s well being is much more important than what any minister could possible say in a sermon! Find out why.

West Greeley Baptist Church September 2nd 2001 “Like a rock” Matthew 16: 13-18 By Pastor Mark Hensley Introduction: Julianne 37, store owner, married, mother of three, Arizona. Life is so hectic for us. Sunday morning is the one time my family doesn’t have to get up early and rush out the ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 16:13-18

Denomination: Baptist

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

Building On The Rock Premium Sermon

Contributed by PRO Premium on Oct 9, 2023

This sermon series explores the concept of the Kingdom of God, examining its values, implications for daily life, and the transformative power of Jesus' teachings.

Today, we conclude our four-week series on discovering the Kingdom of God. What a journey of discovery it’s been! During week one, we saw that Jesus preached “the gospel of the Kingdom of God.” His gospel includes the good news of forgiveness of sin and it’s actually greater than we first imagined: ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 7:24-27

Topics: Kingdom Of God, Radical Values, Changed Lives

Sermon Series: The Kingdom Of God Is Near

Build On The Rock PRO Sermon

Contributed by Sermon Research Assistant on Oct 22, 2025

True faith is shown through obedient action to Jesus’ words, building a life that stands firm through life’s storms by relying on Him as our foundation.

Welcome, friends. Some of us walked in today with the week still clinging to us like rain-soaked coats—news that unsettled, bills that piled up, a diagnosis that won’t leave the mind alone, a loneliness that lingers even in a crowded room. Life has a way of sending squalls without notice. The phone ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 7:24-27

Topics: Wise Builder, House On Rock

Building On The Rock Youth Sermon

Contributed by Youth Sermons on Sep 5, 2023

The Kingdom of God is not just about going to heaven when we die, but about experiencing a transformed life here on earth. We can live as subjects of King Jesus and bring heaven into our lives right now.

Today, we're talking about the Kingdom of God. It's not just about getting a ticket to heaven, but it's about living a transformed life right here, right now. The Kingdom of God is like a hidden treasure in the Bible stories, and it's a kingdom that's going to last forever. Now, let's get creative. ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 7:24-27

Topics: Divine Kingdom, Present Faith, Spiritual Realm, God's Presence

Toten Rocks

Contributed by Thomas Bowen on Mar 19, 2006

What is fair in the eyes of God? No wau to make it so be better rely on grace. The only real rest we can depend on comed through Christ.

Toten Rocks Matthew 11:25-30 What kind of week have ya’ll had. Wit the predictions of the weather and things to do. I felt like I was toten rocks all week long. I can use the word toten can’t I? This is home and you know what I mean don’t you? I am talking about working on something and ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 11:25-30

Denomination: Congregational

Rock And Pray Series

Contributed by Ed Vasicek on Apr 23, 2007

Life is a series of challenges and battles, and its main issue is "Who gets the glory?"

Rock and Pray Exodus 17:1-16 1. The Virginia Tech Massacre is on our minds. You may not know this, but Matt and Janet Dawson graduated frome there -- and met at Virginia Tech. ICR founder Henry Morris was at one time a faculty member there. 2. Marylu and I have literally dozens of friends who ...read more

Scripture: Exodus 17:1-16

Denomination: Independent/Bible

No Pet Rock

Contributed by Rusty Wright on May 29, 2007

The Holy Spirit gives us everything we need in order to serve God and God’s creation. But, it is our responsibility to use those gifts for the glory of God.

No Pet Rock 5-27-07 Acts 2:1-21 As a society, we Americans are often sucked in by fads—some item or some activity that seems to capture all of our attention for a short time but, when the luster and excitement wear off, we forget about them and then we move on to the next fad. Every ...read more

Scripture: Acts 2:1-21

Denomination: Disciples Of Christ

Behind The Rock Series

Contributed by Jerry Stepp on Mar 31, 2007

Message #5 of 6 leading us up to Resurrection Sunday. this outline is looking at 3 things Behind the Rock

Behind the Rock Matthew 27:57-66 Easter Series Message #5 Pastor Jerry Stepp Adam Clark Commentary; But who can reflect on the state of the poor disciples, during the whole of the time in which our blessed Lord lay under the empire of death, without sharing their sorrows! When he expired on the ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 27:57-66

Denomination: Baptist

God And Rocks

Contributed by Don Baggett on Dec 28, 2007

People were praising Jesus, and Jesus was saying that it was indeed a day of praise. He must be praised, and He will be praised. Why should we not praise the Lord? Is everyday not a day of praise to us? Just look what the Lord has done!

Mt.4:3 “And when the tempter came to him, he said, If thou be the Son of God, command that these stones be made bread.” Notice something: He didn’t say, do a magic trick and turn these stones into bread, but he said, “command them.” That’s an implication that an inanimate object, such as a stone, ...read more

Scripture: Luke 19:40

Denomination: Baptist

Like A Rock

Contributed by Mark Aarssen on Sep 29, 2007

Todays call to worship is all about building our lives on the rock of our salvation. That rock is Jesus Christ. He is described for us as the Corner Stone. We are also described as Living Stones built on Him.

Like A Rock Last week I introduced a new construction project to you. The project was entitled Lets Build a Church. As I outlined that project I finished by listing seven things that we could do that would help build our church. This week I would like to expand on one of those seven points. Id ...read more

Scripture: 1 Peter 3:15-16

Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

Upon This Rock

Contributed by Richard Goble on Nov 2, 2007

The church belongs to Jesus Christ, and He is currently working to build it.

Introduction: A Church Is Not An Audience A sharp distinction ought to be made between a church and an audience. · An audience is a group of unrelated people drawn together by a short-lived attraction. A church is a group of born again believers drawn together by a Savior. · An audience is a ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 16:13-18

Denomination: Baptist