Sermons on Rocks:

You Got The Power

Contributed by Elizabeth Mccaskill on Jul 28, 2003

As a body of believers in Jesus Christ we have the keys to the kingdom of heaven and whatsoever we loose on earth will be loose in heaven and whatever we bind on earth will be bind in heaven.

Text Matthew 16: 19 Subject: The Power of the Church Title: You got the power Introduction: Our text for this afternoon speaks of the true power of the church. The church has a high calling and the calling of the church is so great that it is humanly impossible for us to fulfill on our own. ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 16:13-19

Denomination: Methodist

Golgotha

Contributed by Anne Robertson on Aug 18, 2003

The real wonder of Jesus is that he gave up the glory of God to become human.

GOLGOTHA TEXT: Philippians 2:5-11; John 19:16-22 Today’s location is not really a mountain, per se. It is a hill, across from Jerusalem’s Damascus gate, probably once a stone quarry. At some point someone noticed that the rocks in the side of the hill looked like a skull, and so it was named ...read more

Scripture: Philippians 2:5-11, John 19:16-22

Denomination: Methodist

Divinely Designed Series

Contributed by Paul Brashaw on Oct 17, 2005

Choice not chance. We have been Divinely Designed. This sermon is part of a series "Welcome to the Planet"

SERIES: Welcome to the Planet TEXT: Genesis 1:1-26a TITLE: Divinely Designed Jesus, the great story telling preacher, came to the conclusion of the greatest story ever preached. He had taught on the great topics of the Christian life. Attitude Living a life of influence Ethics for ...read more

Scripture: Genesis 1:1-26

Denomination: Holiness

"The Best Is Yet To Come"

Contributed by Gary Smith on Jul 27, 2002

Trying times ofetn serve to bring Revival and restoration.

The Best Is Yet To Come TEXT: Ex 15:6-11 (KJV) 6 Thy right hand, O LORD, is become glorious in power: thy right hand, O LORD, hath dashed in pieces the enemy. 7 And in the greatness of thine excellency thou hast overthrown them that rose up against thee: thou sentest forth thy wrath, which ...read more

Scripture: Exodus 15:6-11, 1 Timothy 2:8

Denomination: Church Of God

A Good Corner Stone

Contributed by Scott Bradford on Nov 8, 2002

This sermon is about a "building program" that first takes place in the individual life.

(1) "A certain congregation was about to erect a new church edifice. The building committee, in consecutive meetings passed the following resolutions: 1. We shall build a new church 2. The new building is to be located on the site of the old one. 3. The material in the old building is to be used ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 7:24-28

Denomination: United Methodist

“who Do You Say That I Am?” Series

Contributed by Dave Mcfadden on May 2, 2014

We learn three truths as we consider our Lord's dialogue with Simon Peter when He asked, "Who do you say that I am?"

When Jesus asked this question of His disciples, it was Peter who provided the answer Jesus wanted to hear. In what Jesus said to Peter afterwards, we learn three valuable truths. 1. Knowing Christ comes from the revelation of God - v. 17 Many today say they know who Jesus is. But what they say ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 16:13-19

Denomination: Baptist

God Is Building A Church

Contributed by Richard Goble on Jan 7, 2008

What is the Church? Many see it as a social club. Others only know it as a place to practice their religion. But the Church is much more than that. It is a living organism. It is Jesus Christ Himself, who loves it, builds it, and died for it.

Title: God Is Building A Church Text: Matthew 16:18 Introduction What is the Church? Many see it as a social club. Others only know it as a place to practice their religion. But the Church is much more than that. It is a living organism. It is Jesus Christ Himself, who loves it, builds it, and ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 16:18

Denomination: Baptist

House Cleaning

Contributed by Thomas Bowen on Aug 14, 2005

Giedon - had to clean house befor God could do great things with him for Isreal.

Last week we started learning about Gideon, and how he was threshing wheat in a winepress to keep it from the Midianites. The angel of the Lord tries to send Gideon to deal with the problem. Gideon wonders here God is in the current oppression by the mideanites and when sent by the angel, gives ...read more

Scripture: Judges 6:17-32

Denomination: Congregational

A Sermon For Pentecost 3, Proper 4

Contributed by Ronald Harbaugh on Jun 1, 2008

The Gospels have a communal as well as a personal dimention.

3rd Sunday after Pentecost (Pr. 4) June 1, 2008 “Series A” Grace be unto you and peace, from God our Father and from our Lord, Jesus Christ. Amen. Let us pray: Dear Heavenly Father, Creator of the universe and author of life on this planet we call earth, we give you thanks for our life, and the ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 7:21-29

Denomination: Lutheran

Part 2: Men Who Finish Well

Contributed by Jerry Falwell on Sep 10, 2009

Continuing the sermon what does it mean to finish well.

DANGEROUS INTERSECTIONS OF LIFE By Jerry Falwell CROSSROADS/PIVOTAL POINTS/EPICS A. INTRODUCTION Continuing the sermon on what does it mean to finish well. Today, I am looking at the crossroads in our life that affect the rest of our life. I call these pivotal points or epics. What is a ...read more

Scripture: 1 Samuel 15:19-22

Denomination: Baptist

How To Grow A Church

Contributed by Jerry Flury on Nov 29, 2010

God wants His church to be fruitful. He wants and expects growth, both spiritual growth and numerical growth. If we are to be obedient to our commission from Christ we must grow. Let’s look at what it takes to grow a church.

toHow to Grow a Church Matthew 16:13-19 Introduction: God wants His church to be fruitful. He wants and expects growth, both spiritual growth and numerical growth. But the sad reality is that that according to one survey 81% of America’s churches reported stagnant or declining membership. ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 16:13-19

Denomination: Baptist

Wings Like Eagles

Contributed by Davon Huss on May 2, 2011

A sermon on Proverbs 30:18-20 focusing on "way of an eagle in the sky" (Adapted from a message by Ken Boa who adapted material from Harry Fullum https://www.kenboa.org/text_resources/unedited_transcripts?id=5970)

Introduction: A forest ranger is making rounds in a remote part of the wooded reserve when he comes across an unkempt man, sitting at a make-shift campfire, and, to the ranger's horror, eating a fish and a bald eagle. The man is consequently put in jail for the crime. He was soon brought to trial ...read more

Scripture: Proverbs 30:18-20

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

"Life And Death"

Contributed by Ken Sauer on May 11, 2011

A sermon about listening to the voice of God.

John 10:1-10 “Life and Death” By: Ken Sauer, Pastor of East Ridge United Methodist Church, Chattanooga, TN eastridgeumc.org Raise your hand if you are a fan of American Idol. It’s a popular show. When it first came out 10 years ago, I used to watch it fairly regularly. Now, ...read more

Scripture: John 10:1-10

Denomination: United Methodist

I Am Bound For The Promised Land Series

Contributed by Davon Huss on Feb 21, 2011

A sermon on Hebrews 3:7-19 about belief (Parts adapted from Jerry Watts's sermon on Sermon Central called "What Am I To Believe?")

HoHum: A young couple, very much in love, were getting married in church. However, the bride was very nervous about the big occasion and so the preacher chose one verse that he felt would be a great encouragement to them. The verse was 1 John 4:18 which says: There is no fear in love. But perfect ...read more

Scripture: Hebrews 3:7-19

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Will Your Name Last Forever Series

Contributed by Glenn Pease on Apr 30, 2021

Jesus even told His disciples that the real key to happiness is in knowing that your name is written in heaven. They were excited about miracles, but Jesus said they should not make this the foundation of their joy, for true and lasting joy is to be in fact that your name is written in heaven.

It took many years of hard labor for Gutzon Borglum to blast and crave away the rock to produce the faces of the four presidents on Mt. Rushmore. He died a short time after the work was completed in 1941. He was interviewed before he died, and was asked why it took so long. He said the ...read more

Scripture: Luke 10:17-20