Sermons on Rock Of Offense:

The Success Of This Attack [judges 7.21-7.25] Series

Contributed by John Lowe on Feb 17, 2019

And they took two princes of the Midianites, Oreb and Zeeb; and they slew Oreb upon the rock Oreb, and Zeeb they slew at the winepress of Zeeb, and pursued Midian, and brought the heads of Oreb and Zeeb to Gideon on the other side Jordan.

Chapter 26 The Success of This Attack [Judges 7.21-7.25] Scripture 21 And they stood every man in his place round about the camp: and all the host ran, and cried, and fled. 22 And the three hundred , and the LORD set every man's sword against his fellow, even throughout all the host: and ...read more

Scripture: Judges 7:21

Denomination: Baptist

Transforming Devastation Into Confident Dependence Series

Contributed by Ed Vasicek on Jul 27, 2020

During bleak, devastating times, God is Rock we can lean on. He is more than a listening ear, though He is that; He can bring new life to demoralized souls.

Transforming Devastation into Confident Dependence (Psalm 6) 1. July 24 (UPI) -- A British police department said officers responding to a report of a "large apex predator" -- a black panther -- in a public park arrived to find the supposed dangerous animal was only a stuffed ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 6:1-10

Denomination: Independent/Bible

Did The Catholic Church Give Us The Bible + Doctrine? - Part 2 Series

Contributed by Dr. Craig Nelson on Mar 23, 2024

Peter the Little Rock, Royal Priesthood, Binding and Loosing, Paradise Vs Purgatory, Veneration, Prayer to the Saints, Salvation by Grace Vs Works, Justification, Infant Baptism, Age of Reason/Accountability, Communion, Transubstantiation

PART 2 NAME CHANGES There are many times in the Bible when a person's name is changed or a nickname is given. Peter was one of them, and so was Lucifer, whose name was changed to satan (= Adversary). Not all these names came from God, but all name changes marked a transformation in the ...read more

Scripture: Ephesians 4:12-15, John 6:53-58, 1 Corinthians 11:24-25

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Praising God For His Wonders - Sermon Ii: Praising God For Eternal Life Series

Contributed by Charles Cunningham on Oct 11, 2019

In a day when atheism and agnosticism abound, Christianity presents the Rock solid case for Jesus Christ as Savior and Lord on the basis of three witnesses, not the least of which is one's personal Christian testimony.

PRAISING GOD FOR THE WONDER OF ETERNAL LIFE Over the course of my lifetime, it has not been unusual to have my faith in Christ challenged by an agnostic who would seek to discredit the Christian belief that Jesus was in fact the Messiah sent ...read more

Scripture: 1 John 5:5-13

How To Avoid A Regrettable Response

Contributed by Paul Fritz on Oct 18, 2000

Have you ever wondered how you might have avoided an interpersonal offense that caused years of regret? No doubt, Paul and Barnabas must have asked themselves that question after they parted company over a dispute regarding the credibility of John Mark. B

1. Have you ever wondered how you might have avoided an interpersonal offense that caused years of regret? No doubt, Paul and Barnabas must have asked themselves that question after they parted company over a dispute regarding the credibility of John Mark. Both apostles should have been able to ...read more

Scripture: Acts 15:36-41

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

The Triple Threat Stance Series

Contributed by Jeff Strite on Mar 12, 2012

In basketball there’s a "triple threat" stance than can make an offensive player an effective threat to the opposing team. In the same way, Jesus models a "triple threat" for us that can make us effective for His kingdom. What is that triple threat, and h

OPEN: (We began the sermon by showing portions of two separate videos by Michael Jordan describing the “Triple Threat” stance and how it works. The first video we showed the first 17 seconds of http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=hqHAut0qI10&feature=related. We followed that clip with the last few ...read more

Scripture: John 4:4-41

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

The Power Of Jesus Name

Contributed by Mark Aarssen on Jun 24, 2018

Miracles happen every day but all too often Jesus is not credited with them. It is time we took the offensive in our battle of faith and openly use the name of Jesus with every opportunity. Do you believe that by Jesus name miracles can and do occur?

The Power of Jesus Name Acts 3:1-10 Message: Jesus is the most powerful name in all Eternity. Philippians 2:10 10 that at the name of Jesus every knee should bow, in heaven and on earth and under the earth, Jesus name was chosen by God the Father. Matthew 1:21 21 She will give birth ...read more

Scripture: Acts 3:1-10, John 14:12-14, James 5:13-16

Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

God's Mercy Revealed In Sodom Series

Contributed by Eddie Snipes on May 11, 2001

God extends mercy before judgment becomes the only option. It is only after the church turns away and the world rejects mercy that God judges. Sodom reveals the picture of God’s deep mercy.

God’s Mercy Revealed in Sodom Genesis 18: 17 And the LORD said, "Shall I hide from Abraham what I am doing, ... 20 And the LORD said, "Because the outcry against Sodom and Gomorrah is great, and because their sin is very grave, 21 "I will go down now and see whether they have done altogether ...read more

Scripture: Genesis 18:17-23, Genesis 19:4-9

Denomination: Baptist

Strength To Stand-6 Series

Contributed by Byron Sherman on Jul 21, 2017

6 of 11. Paul closes his direction to the Ephesian church by encouraging them to find their strength in the Lord. But where or how can God's people find the strength to stand victorious? God’s people acquire strength to stand victorious thru a distinct...

STRENGTH To STAND-VI—Ephesians 6:10-20 Attention: NO OPENER Need: Courage—to stand firm for & in Christ—against the lost world’s direction. Confidence—knowing that we cannot compromise with the opponent. Perseverance—knowing that the Lord’s armor holds & protects thru every ...read more

Scripture: Ephesians 6:10-20

Denomination: Baptist

Healthy Independence-11

Contributed by Byron Sherman on Mar 9, 2021

11 of 12. The prophet Jeremiah contrasted two major aspects of Independence—Independence from God versus independence from the world. Dependence upon YHWH brings independence from worldly influence. How can I be independent of worldly influence? A Healthy Independence Engages...

HEALTHY INDEPENDENCE-XI—Jeremiah 17:1-14 Attention: Wants & Needs: The President visits a remote western Native-American reservation. A cameraman documents the trip. The President asks the Chief if there was anything that they need. "Well," says the Chief, "We have three very ...read more

Scripture: Jeremiah 17:13, Jeremiah 17:1-14

Denomination: Baptist

Your House Is The Lord's House-5 Series

Contributed by Byron Sherman on Sep 26, 2017

5 of 5. The author of Ps. 127 compels the reader, & singer of these truths, to ensure the heritage of the Lord’s house. Every successful ‘house’ is built & maintained by the Lord. Your house is the Lord’s house when...

YOUR HOUSE Is The LORD's HOUSE-V—Psalm 127:1-5 Your house is the Lord’s house. What you do with it must honor him! By the Holy Spirit, the author of Ps. 127 compels the reader, & singer of these truths, to ensure the heritage of the Lord’s house. Every successful ‘house’ is built & maintained ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 127:1-5

Denomination: Baptist

Ministry Partnerships-5(2025)

Contributed by Byron Sherman on Mar 11, 2025

5 of 6. Elizabeth & Mary shared their experiences as ministry partners in God’s service. Ministry partnerships foster an atmosphere for sharing experience in God’s service. But What exactly do those partnerships in God's service share? Ministry partnerships share...

MINISTRY PARTNERSHIPS-V—Luke 1:39-56 --Luke 1:46-55[part-3--:54-55] Attention: An International Mission Board article dated Oct. 7, 2019 states: •“It was the second day of our evangelism training for women in South Asia, & to our surprise, one of the women who had said she was a Hindu the ...read more

Scripture: Luke 1:54-55, Luke 1:39-56

Denomination: Baptist

Qualified To Decide-2

Contributed by Byron Sherman on Mar 22, 2017

2 of 6. Paul rebuked the Corinthian Christians for trusting secular sources in rectify grievances among themselves. The Church is uniquely fitted to properly rectify personal grievances. Christians are qualified to rectify grievances thru Their...

QUALIFIED To DECIDE-II—1Corinthians 6:1-11 OR Qualified To Rectify Attention: Marriage Required Ben had applied for his first major job position & when he returned home, his Dad asked how the interview went. “Pretty well, I think,” replied Ben, “But if I go to work there I won't get a vacation ...read more

Scripture: 1 Corinthians 6:1-11

Denomination: Baptist

From Heaven; Or Men?

Contributed by Ron Freeman, Evangelist on Sep 9, 2016

To establish that no denomination; its beliefs; or its baptismal practices are from heaven; they have their origins from men. However so sincere they might have been, there can be no salvation in any man-made institutions or in their religious practices.

INTRODUCTION Outline. 1. The Denomination's Builder 2. The Denomination's Belief 3. The Denomination's Baptism Remarks. 1. In our lesson today we are going to be discussing a theme: "from heaven; or men?" This will be a topical sermon. We will ask three questions regarding this theme. First, is the ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 16:13-20

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

A Relevant Church

Contributed by Chuck Morley on Sep 2, 2003

What does it really mean when we hear that today’s church must be relevant?

A Relevant Church The other day I came home from work at the church a little earlier than usual. I went directly into the bedroom, sat down on the side of the bed, kicked off my shoes and out of habit, grabbed the remote control for the television. Automatically I punched in 2 numbers that ...read more

Denomination: Pentecostal