Sermons on Rock:

How To Avoid Shipwreck

Contributed by David Barnes on Jul 20, 2002

Without taking the necessary precautions, even believers can find themselves spiritually shipwrecked; this sermon gives some biblical suggestions aimed at avoiding be "lost at sea".

HOW TO AVOID SHIPWRECK 1 Tim 1:18-19 INTRODUCTION: MANY BELIEVERS TODAY FIND THEMSELVES LOST AT SEA A. Individuals, corporations, and churches experience life cycles. 1. They go through growth spurts. 2. They experience flat times. 3. They can even observe slumps. B. During these cycles we may ...read more

Scripture: 1 Timothy 1:18-19, 1 Timothy 1:18

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

The Storms Of Life

Contributed by Charles Lindquist, Jr. on Aug 10, 2002

Even though we accept Christ and have faith, we still encounter storms.

A little background might be helpful in understanding our Gospel lesson this morning. Everywhere Jesus went multitudes of people have been following Him. Now remember, Jesus just suffered the loss of John the Baptist, His disciples had just returned from the mission trip He had sent them on. And ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 14:22-33

Denomination: United Methodist

The Hunger

Contributed by Dan Cormie on Nov 18, 2005

Something is not right. There must be more to life than this. Nothing in this life brings satisfaction.This one is about that longing - THE HUNGER - and how we try to deal with it.

The Hunger Psalms 84:1-84:3 6, November 2005 Dakota Community Church The Hunger When do we first recognize it? Is it in our early twenties, late teens, earlier perhaps? That sense that something is missing, that there must be more to life than what we are experiencing. Quote: "All men ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 84:1-3

Denomination: Mennonite

Building Up The Wall And I Can't Come Down

Contributed by Ron Hicks on Sep 1, 2005

If there is a breach in your wall, how can you protect your family and the ones you love?

BUILDING UP THE WALL AND I CAN’T COME DOWN Neh 4 4:1 When Sanballat heard that we were rebuilding the wall, he became angry and was greatly incensed. He ridiculed the Jews, 2 and in the presence of his associates and the army of Samaria, he said, "What are those feeble Jews doing? Will they ...read more

Denomination: Assembly Of God

The Churches Finest Hour Yet?

Contributed by George Crumbly on Sep 12, 2005

The opportunity for God to work thru the local church is here

“THE CHURCHES FINEST HOUR YET” I Corinthians 12 George Crumbly - Humphrey UMC 9/11/2005 Sunday AM (Some of the information came from Rick Warrens Ministry Toolbox #223) I Corinthians 12 Hear a good friend of mine last Sunday night mention the body of Christ suffering. Then Thursday I received an ...read more

Scripture: 1 Corinthians 12:14-26

Denomination: Methodist

Land Of No More

Contributed by Ron Hicks on Sep 13, 2005

Our destination is to a place where there will be no more suffering as we know it here. Funeral message.

THE LAND OF “NO MORE”. Gen 12:1 12:1 Now the LORD had said unto Abram, Get thee out of thy country, and from thy kindred, and from thy father’s house, unto a land that I will shew thee: Heb 11:8-9 8 By faith Abraham, when he was called to go out into a place which he should after receive ...read more

Scripture: Hebrews 11:8-9

Denomination: Assembly Of God

Wasted Watch

Contributed by Larry Breeden on Oct 26, 2006

The Resurrection of Christ was unpreventable

The Wasted Watch Mt 27: 57 - 28:15 INTRO: Military Term: Guard duty, Duty, Post or Watch *Something that all military personnel has to do sometime or another, stand watch They start you out in boot camp given us a stocking cap & flashlight saying watch for what, anything. Unauthorized ...read more

Denomination: Baptist

The Mountains We Climb

Contributed by Timothy Anderson on Oct 28, 2006

We all face mountians in our lives. Some are small, others are large. Let’s take a look at some of God’s workers as they faced their own Mountains.

1 Then we turned, and took our journey into the wilderness by the way of the Red sea, as the Lord spake unto me: and we compassed mount Seir many days. 2 And the Lord spake unto me, saying, 3 Ye have compassed this mountain long enough: turn you northward. A story is told about a mountain climber ...read more

Scripture: Deuteronomy 2:1-3

Denomination: Methodist

Facing Your Giants: Take Goliath Down Series

Contributed by Max Lucado on Nov 1, 2006

These sermons served as the foundation for Max’s newest book, Facing Your Giants. Our Goliath is always stalking us. We need to focus on God, not on our giant problem.

“TAKE GOLIATH DOWN” 2 Samuel 21:15-22 These sermons served as the foundation for Max’s newest book, Facing Your Giants. THEME: Our Goliath is always stalking us. We need to focus on God, not on our giant problem. Introduction: He vies for the bedside position, hoping to be the first voice ...read more

Scripture: 2 Samuel 21:15-22

Denomination: Christian Church

Cave In

Contributed by Carl Finney on Nov 3, 2006

Trapped Underground a sinner reviews his life while he waits for rescue.

Imagine yourself working underground as a miner. Maybe in a coal-mine in Kentucky or maybe as a sandhog in the state of New York. But your working a mile underground with over a million tons of rock setting on top of you. As usual the mountain creeks and groans an eerie unnerving sound. But that’s ...read more

Scripture: Romans 5:8

Denomination: Baptist

The Christmas Story From One Ancient Guy

Contributed by Andrew Chan on Dec 21, 2007

The christmas story from the shepherd’s viewpoint giving hope for all people.

Would you give some time to an old man? I have seen lots of things in my life but what I am about to share, if I did not experience it myself, I am not sure if I’d believe it myself. But let me share about my background first. My life revolves around my work and let me tell ya, it can be quite ...read more

Scripture: Luke 2:8-20

Denomination: Evangelical Free

Are You Anchored In The Storms - Part 1 Series

Contributed by Shell Osbon on Dec 31, 2007

Realizing that storms will come to our lives, it’s important to be prepared.

10.07.07 AM Smyrna Assembly of God Pastor Shell Osbon “Are You Anchored In The Storm?” – Part 1 Acts 27:13-29 Acts 27:13-29 says, 13“When the south wind blew softly, supposing that they had obtained their desire, putting out to sea, they sailed close by Crete. 14But not long after, a ...read more

Scripture: Acts 27:13-29

Denomination: Assembly Of God

How God Keeps Us From Evil Series

Contributed by Nathan Johnson on Jan 2, 2008

Part of God’s special plan for us is protecting us from that which we cannot protect ourselves. He knows our frailties and has His watchcare over us to help us in our confrontation daily with evil.

How God Keeps Us From Evil Griffith Baptist Church – 12/30/07 P.M. Service Text: Psalm 28 Introduction The story is told of a farmer in a Midwestern state who had a strong disdain for “religious” things. As he plowed his field on Sunday morning, he would shake his fist at the church people who ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 28:1-9

Denomination: Baptist

The Seven Seals Of God's Wrath Series

Contributed by Richard Wafford on Oct 18, 2007

We need to persevere, persist, keep on, and never give up as believers in Jesus Christ. We need to stand firm to the end. When our faith is challenged and opposed we need to persevere by sheer determination.

“The Seven Seals of God’s Wrath” Scripture: Rev. 6:9-14; 7:1-14 Introduction: In the studying for this sermon there will be another group redeemed from the earth a little after the Mid Tribulation 1,335 days to be exact. Perseverance reveals genuine believers. To believe in Jesus and stand “firm to ...read more

Denomination: Baptist

Adrift In Life's Sargasso Sea

Contributed by Kenneth Trent on Nov 18, 2007

How do we connect the Sargasso Sea to our lives as Christians? Let’s consider some ways it might.

ADRIFT IN LIFE’S SARGASSO SEA “We must pay more careful attention, therefore, to what we have heard, so that we do not drift away.” Hebrews 2:1 NIV The Sargasso Sea is the only sea in the world that has no coastline. It is located in the north Atlantic 20 o N to 35 o N and 30 o W to 70 o W, and ...read more

Scripture: Hebrews 2:1

Denomination: Baptist