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  • Ralf Bergmann avatar

    Are You A Pebble Or A Rock?

    Contributed by Ralf Bergmann on Jun 27, 2002
    based on 31 ratings
     | 4,771 views

    We have the plans for our house, the blueprints and now we are looking at the final product. Does our house resemble the plans from which it was constructed? The Bible, God’s written Word is the blueprint of how we are to live our lives, do our lives ac

    Sermon Title: Are You A Pebble or A Rock? Sermon Text: 1 Peter 2:4-12 Ralf HT Bergmann Bethel Christian Church Date: November 5th, 2000 Scripture Introduction: It has been said that a picture is worth a thousand words, so apart from bringing out the chalkboard, Peter resorts to the next best thing, ...read more

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  • Marc Bertrand avatar

    If Rock's Could Talk

    Contributed by Marc Bertrand on Nov 5, 2004
    based on 24 ratings
     | 4,393 views

    A third person Christmas narrative told from the perspective of a rock watching the comings and goings of a millenia of people around Bethlehem.

    Year by year we faithfully return to these passages to consider this Christmas story. Most of you have heard the story from childhood on, that the Son of God was born, not in a palace but a stable. So common in this story that we see portions of it painted is store windows, broadcast on TV shows ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

  • Rick Duncan avatar

    The Hand That Rocks The Cradle: Series

    Contributed by Rick Duncan on Jun 24, 2005
    based on 9 ratings
     | 10,525 views

    When a mother fulfills her calling well, her family, her church, her community feels the positive power of her influence.

    Motherhood is a hard balancing act. Mothers are not only concerned with the growth of one single child, but in balancing the good of many who are in their care. If married, they nurture their husbands. In some cases they provide care for sick parents or relatives as well as filling needs in ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

  • Ken Harris avatar

    "Honey From The Rock

    Contributed by Ken Harris on Aug 29, 2004
    based on 20 ratings
     | 13,773 views

    The purpose of this sermon is to motivate the hearers to affirm to others that God promises are SIGNS THAT give reasons to EXPECT SUCCESS.

    “Honey from The Rock” Psalm 81:11-16 U.S. Army Chaplain (MAJ) Ken Harris CP Walker, Taegu, South Korea BIG IDEA: GOD PROMISES GIVE REASONS TO EXPECT SUCCESS. REFERENCES: Luke 14:11 (For all who exalt themselves will be humbled, and those who humble themselves will be exalted); Ps. 81:16 (I ...read more

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    Denomination: Pentecostal

  • Robbie Parsons avatar

    Grab Some Rocks!

    Contributed by Robbie Parsons on Mar 2, 2003
    based on 58 ratings
     | 3,605 views

    A teaser or introduction for the "This Means War!" series. We have to beware, be ready, and be strong so we can be like David and GRAB SOME ROCKS, even when the deck seems stacked against you.

    I. BEWARE - Realize that there will be giants v.4-10 GOLIATH-CHAMPION OF THE PHILISTINES: “Height was 6 cubits and a span…” Probably 9’ 9” tall, if 1 cubit=18” and 1 span=1/2 cubit “He was armed with a coat of mail; and the weight of the coat was five thousand shekels of ...read more

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    Denomination: United Methodist

  • Maurice Schaus avatar

    The Church...built On A Rock

    Contributed by Maurice Schaus on Apr 30, 2002
    based on 51 ratings
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    In a world where "sticks and stones" can hurt and tear people down, we are called to be "living stones," builting up one another with Chtist’s own love.

    The Church…Built on a Rock “Sticks and stones may break my bones, but names will never hurt me.” This refrain has been used by many a generation of children to ward off the attacks of teasing peers. The image of children throwing rocks at one another has taken on new meaning of late, as our news ...read more

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    Denomination: Lutheran

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    Water Out Of A Rock!

    Contributed by Winson Butler on Apr 13, 2004
    based on 37 ratings
     | 5,776 views

    God has a solution for every problem in your life and the instrument He may want to use, like Moses, may be you!

    "Water Out Of A Rock" Numbers 20:8 Introduction I. He ran into the house and once he reached his room upstairs he fell across his bottom bunck bed moaning like the end of the world, his mother rushed in and asks what was wrong, he replied, "Church was so long ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

  • David Beirne avatar

    I Am A Rock Series

    Contributed by David Beirne on Apr 30, 2004
    based on 51 ratings
     | 4,413 views

    As a kid, we loved nicknames. It meant acceptance, identity. Once playing baseball, someone called me, "Slugger." Thrilling. What must it feel like to have the Lord give you a name? Fulfill your potential.

    A Man Called Peter John 1:40-42 Intro. Opening day of the 1954 baseball season. A rookie named Jim Greengrass put on a stellar performance. With a made for baseball name, he went 3 for 4 with a couple of extra-base hits. Another rookie started that day also. Didn’t do so well. Struck out 4 times, ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

  • Peter Loughman avatar

    Hope: The Chosen, Rock Series

    Contributed by Peter Loughman on Jan 6, 2007
    based on 4 ratings
     | 3,952 views

    Self Help gurus? Forget about it. You can’t make it happen, only God can and more than that you are chosen, elected by the foreknowledge of God - Amen brother!

    There is a story of a sailor who was shipwrecked on a South Sea island. He was seized by the natives, carried shoulder-high to a magnificent throne, and proclaimed king. At first, he enjoyed his reign as the absolute monarch but then he began to wonder what happened to the previous ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

  • Mark Schaeufele avatar

    A Rock, A Vision, And A Response Series

    Contributed by Mark Schaeufele on Aug 11, 2006
    based on 24 ratings
     | 8,500 views

    God is the vision giver, but we have to be the vision receivers!

    A Rock, A Vision, and A Response Text: Gen. 28:10-22 Introduction 1. Read Gen. 28:10-22 2. Illustration: Sometimes small churches look at themselves and say, “Oh, we can’t do this and we can’t do that because we are too small. We don’t have the resources.” And their vision gets limited by ...read more

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    Denomination: Methodist

  • Adrian Rogers avatar

    The Cradle That Rocked The World Series

    Contributed by Adrian Rogers on Mar 15, 2011
    based on 19 ratings
     | 43,334 views

    A classic sermon from the Adrian Rogers Legacy Collection on the importance of the birth of Jesus Christ and His necessary pre-eminence as a result.

    Introduction Find God’s Word, and turn to Colossians chapter 1. And, in a moment, we’re going to begin reading in verse 15. And, because it is an extended passage, we’re going to break in, into the middle of a sentence—Colossians chapter 1. John Blanchard has estimated ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

  • C Jordan avatar

    Rock Solid Faith Series

    Contributed by C Jordan on Jul 20, 2007
    based on 9 ratings
     | 8,050 views

    Jesus talks about, “hearing these words of mine and acting on them.” What words? The sermon on the mount. Storms in life are inevitable – they will come, but they don’t have to overcome you! What are you building your life on?

    DEVELOPING ROCK SOLID FAITH OPENING TEXT: “Therefore everyone who hears these words of Mine and acts on them, may be compared to a wise man who built his house on the rock. And the rain fell, and the floods came, and the winds blew and slammed against that house; and yet it did not fall, for it ...read more

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  • Weston Blankenship avatar

    Between A Rock And A Hardplace

    Contributed by Weston Blankenship on Jul 29, 2007
    based on 15 ratings
     | 6,874 views

    Sometimes we just have to let go of somethings to survive in our walk with God. It may hurt but God will keep you.

    “Between a Rock and an Hard Place” From the desk of Pastor Blankenship TEXT: Mr 9:43 43 And if thy hand offend thee, cut it off: it is better for thee to enter into life maimed, than having two hands to go into hell, into the fire that never shall be quenched: {offend...: or, cause thee to ...read more

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    Denomination: Apostolic

  • Jason Jones avatar

    Rocks, Paper, Jesus Series

    Contributed by Jason Jones on Sep 27, 2010
     | 2,489 views

    Exposition of Heb 3:1-6 regarding the superior excellencies of Jesus over Moses

    Text: Heb 3:1-6a, Title: Rocks, Paper, Jesus, Date/Place: NRBC, 9/26/10, AM A. Opening illustration: B. Background to passage: After proclaiming the superiority of Christ over the angels, and speaking of the benefits of Christ’s death toward us, the preacher makes an abrupt shift, getting ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

  • Scott Chambers avatar

    Jesus: The Rock Of Ages Series

    Contributed by Scott Chambers on Aug 10, 2009
    based on 1 rating
     | 9,261 views

    This message looks at the implications of Peter’s confession in Matthew 16.

    There are times when asking certain questions seem to heighten the drama of the moment. “Do you take this woman to be your lawfully wedded wife?” “Do you swear to tell the truth…?” “Where were you on the night of…?” Questions such as these have the ability to cut through all the surface stuff and ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ