Sermons on Rock Of Offense:

Washing Dirty Feet (Cancelled Debts)

Contributed by John Skaggs on Oct 18, 2000

(Matthew 6:9-15 NASB) "Pray, then, in this way: 'Our Father who art in heaven, Hallowed be Thy name.

(Matthew 6:9-15 NASB) "Pray, then, in this way: 'Our Father who art in heaven, Hallowed be Thy name. {10} 'Thy kingdom come. Thy will be done, On earth as it is in heaven. {11} 'Give us this day our daily bread. {12} 'AND FORGIVE US OUR DEBTS, AS WE ALSO HAVE FORGIVEN OUR DEBTORS. {13} 'And do not ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 6:6-8

Revival And Boldness Series

Contributed by Maximiliano Zapata on May 14, 2001

We need boldness and strong hearts in our lives. But they will only come when we give ourselves to God in Worship.

You know, as congregations go, each one has their own way of doing things, not one is exactly like the other. Some congregations have the Lord’s Supper towards the end of their service, while others have it towards the beginning, some right before the sermon. Some congregations have the ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 138:1-3, Psalm 122:1-2

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Dealing With Difficult People Part 2

Contributed by Larry Sarver on May 24, 2001

An Expository Sermon On Dealing With Difficult People. Part 2 0f 2

"Dealing With Difficult People" Part 2 Pastor Larry Sarver New Life in Christ 1633 SW 34th St. Palm City, FL 34990 561-283-9426 pastorsarver@yahoo.com www.palmcitynewlife.org Read Luke 6:27-38 Illustration: There is a story about Leonardo Da Vinci when he was working on his famous painting of ...read more

Scripture: Luke 6:27-38

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Reconcilable Differences Series

Contributed by Rick Duncan on Aug 27, 2005

You may be here this morning feeling like your marriage has died and there is no point in going on. But remember: We serve a God who resurrected His dead Son from the grave, and who promises to make that same resurrection power available to those who tru

I was reading about a marriage counselor who was talking to a wife who was struggling with her husband. The counselor said, “Maybe your problem is that you’ve been waking up grumpy in the morning.” “No,” she said. “I always let him sleep.” Problems wouldn’t come into married life if we would ...read more

Scripture: 1 Peter 3:10-12

Denomination: Baptist

"Discipline" Pt 1 Series

Contributed by Clark Tanner on Oct 7, 2005

To know how to exercise discipline in the church, we have to begin by finding out what Jesus had to say and line up the epistles with that.

15 “If your brother sins, go and show him his fault in private; if he listens to you, you have won your brother. 16 “But if he does not listen to you, take one or two more with you, so that BY THE MOUTH OF TWO OR THREE WITNESSES EVERY FACT MAY BE CONFIRMED. 17 “If he refuses to listen to them, tell ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 18:15-17

Denomination: Orthodox

Do You Know If You've Been Chosen?

Contributed by Joel Pankow on Oct 21, 2005

This sermon looks at the faithfulness of the Thessalonians and how we can learn from it in our confidence with the Lord.

October 23, 2005 1 Thessalonians 1:4-10 "We know, brothers loved by God, that he has chosen you, because our gospel came to you not simply with words, but also with power, with the Holy Spirit and with deep conviction. You know how we lived among you for your sake. You became imitators ...read more

Scripture: 1 Thessalonians 1:4-10

Denomination: Lutheran

Dressed For Battle

Contributed by Warren Curry on Jun 16, 2005

A brief discussion on Spiritual Warfare. My own heart and mind are being stretched at the time of this sermon prep.

Dressed for Battle Ephesians 6:10-18 The last few weeks we have been dealing with the things of the spiritual world. The last two weeks in specific, we have looked at the reality of our enemy the devil and his angels, A.K.A., demons. We began a journey back at the first of January in regards to ...read more

Scripture: Galatians 6:10-18

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Faith Is The Victory (Spiritual Warfare, Part 2) Series

Contributed by Dr. Tracy W. Marx on Apr 13, 2007

Being prepared for our battle against Satan.

(Announce Text) BACKGROUND: The book of Ephesians was written by the Apostle Paul sometime around A.D. 63 while Paul was a prisoner in Rome. The letters of Philippians, Colossians, and Philemon were also penned by Paul during this period. The theme of Ephesians is “the glorious church” and its ...read more

Scripture: Ephesians 6:10-18

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Limits Of Human Treatments Series

Contributed by Todd Leupold on May 29, 2007

There are severe limits on human treatments to cure what ails the soul! We must turn fully to the Great Physician for what ails ourselves and our church.

PRESCIPTIONS FOR A HEALTHY & HOLY CHURCH: A Study in 1 Corinthians Applied To The Church Today Sunday AM, January 22, 2005 Rev. Todd G. Leupold II. DEALING WITH THE OBVIOUS DISEASES - 1 Corinthians 1:4 - 6:20 CANCER (Divisions in the church) - 1:10 – 4:21 2.Limits of Human Treatments ...read more

Scripture: 1 Corinthians 1:18-25

Denomination: Baptist

Resisting Thought Assault Series

Contributed by Joel Smith on Jul 30, 2009

God created you for a calling, but you’re going to have to fight for it.

When I read this Paul’s final teaching in the book of Ephesians. It reminds me of George C. Scott in that classic movie “Patton.” He’s standing in front of an enormous American flag rallying the men to fight the battle before them during WW II. In he utters one of the best lines I’ve ever heard ...read more

Scripture: Ephesians 6:10-20

Denomination: Baptist

A Clear Call To A Complete Committal To Christ

Contributed by John White on Nov 23, 2006

In a day of easy believism and when it seems so easy for some to profess to be committed Christians, Paul calls us to a complete and unreserved committment to Christ..

A CLEAR CALL FOR A COMPLETE COMMITTAL TO CHRIST "I beseech you therefore, brethren, by the mercies of God, that ye present your bodies a living sacrifice, holy, acceptable unto God, which is your reasonable service. And be not conformed to this world: but be ye transformed by the renewing of ...read more

Scripture: Romans 12:1-3

Denomination: Baptist

Invite Someone On The Journey

Contributed by Rick Gillespie- Mobley on Sep 25, 2011

Jesus invites us to follow him on the journey from life to death. This sermon compares the belief of faith in Christ for salvation as opposed to good works.

Invite Them On The Journey September 24 , 2011 Psalm 1:1-6 John 14:1-6 (Some of the concepts in this message I gleaned from Andy Stanley's message on the belief in good works as a means of salvation.) We have been preaching on the series, “Making A Difference.” We’ve ...read more

Scripture: John 14:1-7

Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

We Are What He Ate(2013) Series

Contributed by Guy Mcgraw on Dec 9, 2013

Establish the FACT that ALL ARE SINNERS: by nature and by actions. We are all infected with the SAME DISEASE. Some infections are worse than others and sin is the worst infection of all.

Today we are going to look at what has been called one of the most important theological ideas in all of Scripture. A definite KEY to understanding the gospel. The heart of the argument to explain our need of forgiveness through Jesus Christ. Establish the FACT that ALL ARE SINNERS: by nature ...read more

Scripture: Romans 5:12-14

Wisdom Superior To Folly Series

Contributed by Freddy Fritz on Nov 22, 2010

In today's less, we are urged to use wisdom, especially in the political arena, to navigate our way through life.

Scripture In his quest to find out how to live a meaningful life the writer of Ecclesiastes urges his readers to use wisdom, especially in the political arena, to navigate their way through life. Let us read Ecclesiastes 9:13-10:20: 13 I have also seen this example of wisdom under the sun, and ...read more

Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

Tender Mercy Makers Series

Contributed by Jeff Strite on Oct 19, 2015

God is merciful and calls us to be as well. But what does mercy look like and how can we know when we've gotten it right?

OPEN: I once read the true story of a preacher was organizing an evangelistic outreach using small acts of kindness to demonstrate Christ's love. He phoned several neighborhood grocery stores and Laundromats for permission to do specific services. On one call, the employee who answered the phone ...read more

Scripture: Romans 12:1-8

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ