Sermons on Rock:

Hold Fast Series

Contributed by Davon Huss on Feb 7, 2011

A sermon on Hebrews 3:1-6 (emphasis on vs. 6)

HoHum: Mercy Me is a Christian band (I Can Only Imagine) and recently they sang a song called, “Hold Fast.” Bart Millard tells the story of the inspiration for “Hold Fast”. “I was standing in the back of the bus going to our next concert. We were in a traffic jam and we passed a horrible wreck. ...read more

Scripture: Hebrews 3:1-6

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Hard Questions That Jesus Asked

Contributed by Jerry Flury on Mar 5, 2011

Life is filled with quesions, some simple, some hard. Jesus Christ asked hard questions, three of which are recorded in the eighth chapter of Mark. They are: What do you see? What’s your opinion of Christ? What is worth losing your spiritual life?

Hard Questions that Jesus Asked Mark 8:13-38 Life is filled with questions. Many require a simple yeas or no. But some questions are hard questions and require some soul searching to answer truthfully. Jesus Christ asked hard questions three of which are recorded in the eighth chapter of Mark. ...read more

Scripture: Mark 8:13-38

Denomination: Baptist

El Roi "The Strong One Who Sees" Series

Contributed by David Scudder on Mar 21, 2011

When we depend on ourselves, people see what we can do and we can say, "Look what I was able to do!" When we depend on God, people can see what He can do and they can say, "Look at what God did!" Which one do people say about you?

Genesis 16:1-16 Purpose: To open our minds to God's total awareness of everything. Aim: I want the listener to live every moment aware of God's presence. INTRODUCTION: Where do you go when you are being mistreated? What do you do when you are being treated unfairly? Our human nature is to ...read more

Denomination: Independent/Bible

The Thunder Rolls Series

Contributed by Jason Jones on Dec 20, 2010

Exposition of Ps 29 about how David views God's power as a storm

Text: Psalm 29:1-11, Title: The Thunder Rolls, Date/Place: NRBC, 12/5/10, AM A. Opening illustration: video ill, what words would you use to describe that? Story about the commentator’s son who did a back flip while watching the storm after a close bolt and a loud peel of ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 29:1-11

Denomination: Baptist

The Decree Of Cyrus Series

Contributed by Larry Wilson on Jul 12, 2010

Sermon 1 in series. Israel ignored the Sabbath rest principle for the land. God declared that they would spend one year in captivity for each year the Sabbath rest was not kept. Add to this the wickedness and false worship of Judah. God keeps His word and

The Book of Ezra Study #3 (Ezra 1:1-4) The Decree of Cyrus Introduction • Israel ignored the Sabbath rest principle for the land. • God declared that they would spend one year in captivity for each year the Sabbath rest was not kept. • Add to this the wickedness and false ...read more

Scripture: Ezra 1:1-4

Denomination: Baptist

How To Stay Youthful And Fruitful In 2009

Contributed by Jeff Budzinski on Jul 24, 2010

• How do we go about achieving all that God has for us in this New Year? • What must I do as a Christian to be able to partake in these blessings? How do I in the midst of all that I am going though see the light of God? • The Lord desires that we serv

Introduction • Divine in 2009. We discussed last week that God is bringing change, expansion, new levels and extreme favor in 2009. • How do we go about achieving all that God has for us in this New Year? • What must I do as a Christian to be able to partake in these blessings? ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 92:12-15

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

The Church Of The Helping Hand!

Contributed by Jim Mccutchen on Aug 2, 2010

It’s thrilling when people are helped and blessed by the hands of Christian people. But the ultimate priority and the consummate goal of all we do is the salvation of souls. The greatest thing that can happen here is when a person gives their life to

THE CHURCH OF THE HELPING HAND Acts 9:32-41 - Peter traveled about the country, he went to visit the saints in Lydda. There he found a man named Aeneas, a paralytic who had been bedridden for eight years. "Aeneas," Peter said to him, "Jesus Christ heals you. Get up and take care of your mat." ...read more

Scripture: Acts 9:32-41

Denomination: Christian Church

The Triumphal Entry Into Jerusalem Series

Contributed by Bobby Stults on Aug 27, 2010

Jesus encountered many people on His way to Jerusalem for the sin of the world, in our study tonight we will see Him viewed as the coming King, but not from a godly perspective, but from the perspective of Jewish teaching about Messiah

Read Luke 19:28-40… if you read chapter 18 and the 1st part of 19 you will get more of the ‘flavor’ of this passage. But let me set the stage (so to speak): v.28-40 detail Jesus’ continuing journey toward Jerusalem. These verses take place sometime after Jericho events such ...read more

Scripture: Luke 19:28-40

Denomination: Baptist

Real Heroes

Contributed by David Cook on May 28, 2010

Real heroes stand on God's Word, speak up for the truth, and sacrifice for the good of others.

What does Memorial Day mean to you? For some it means… BBQ Beach Day off work Sleep in late Memorial Day is actually a day of remembrance… Remember the men and women of our American military who laid down their lives for the cause of freedom in our land. Remember if it were not for ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 33:12

Denomination: Baptist

Forgive Them Father, They Do Not Know What They Are Doing.

Contributed by Jimmy Raftopoulos on Jun 3, 2010

Despite the sin in our lives, and the consequences it had for Him, Jesus loves us with a love that defies human understanding, and forgives us unconditionally.

“Forgive them Father, they don’t know what they are doing” (Luke 23:34) “Forgive them Father, they don’t know what they are doing”. Ten pretty simple, unambiguous words which do not leave much scope for misinterpretation, and yet ten words that have ...read more

Scripture: Luke 23:34

Denomination: Methodist

Under Jesus' Wings

Contributed by Davon Huss on Nov 22, 2010

A sermon on Psalm 36:7-9 (Material adapted from Maclaren's Expositions of Holy Scripture Volume 4; pgs. 238- 252 "What Men Find Beneath the Wings of God")

Introduction: Some people hate the Psalms, but I love them. Bring out some Psalms around Thanksgiving WBTU: This is an encouraging section in Psalm 36:5-9. It talks about the wonderful attributes of God. God’s love reaches to the heavens. How priceless is God’s unfailing love. ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 36:1-12

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Dare To Be Different

Contributed by Anthony Zibolski on Sep 4, 2010

Daniel was different. He did not follow the ways of man, he followed the commands of his God. Dare to be a Daniel and make an impact on the world around you.

Dare to be a Different Daniel chapter 6:15-27 Some thoughts are taken from Sermoncentral sermons and will be referenced from the pulpit where appropiate. This morning we are going to talk about being ...read more

Scripture: Daniel 6:15-27

Denomination: Nazarene

It's Your Choice

Contributed by Jofrey Bustamante on Sep 10, 2010

Success and Failure in life is a matter of choice!

Introduction: Life is full of choices. From the minute we wake up in the morning until the moment we pause for the day and tuck ourselves to bed, we come across series of choices that would eventually determine our day’s performance. If two choices are comparatively similar, it would not ...read more

Scripture: Hebrews 11:23-26, Hebrews 11:1

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Responding To Ridicule

Contributed by Jerry Shirley on Sep 18, 2010

When reason fails, some turn to ridicule. They choose laughter over logic. Should the Christian respond? If so, how? Link inc. to formatted text, audio/video, PowerPoint.

Responding to Ridicule Nehemiah 4:1-3 http://gbcdecatur.org/sermons/Responding2Ridicule.html Sanballat has always lived in every time, and taken form in every church. He and others like him believe if God's kingdom is built up it will hurt their cause. They don't want to see it happen. They ...read more

Scripture: Nehemiah 4:1-3

Denomination: Baptist

You Always Can Have Hope

Contributed by Anthony Zibolski on Sep 24, 2010

Peter is telling us, as long as our hope is in Christ..there is always hope for the believer.

You always have hope 1Peter 1:3-12 Introduction- 1 Peter 1:3-12 Hope is a funny thing When you have it, you feel like you are on top of the world. When you do not have it, you feel like the ...read more

Scripture: 1 Peter 1:1-13

Denomination: Nazarene