Sermons on Rocky Ground:

Waiting For God's Answer Series

Contributed by Freddy Fritz on Sep 16, 2006

In this lesson we learn how to wait for God’s answer to our problems.

Scripture Let’s continue with the third message in our series titled, “Making Sense of Today’s News.” Let us read Habakkuk 2:1-3: 1 I will stand at my watch and station myself on the ramparts; I will look to see what he will say to me, and what answer I am to give to this ...read more

Scripture: Habakkuk 2:1-3

Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

The Beginning Of… Covenant Promises Series

Contributed by Glenn Durham on Apr 22, 2010

God’s promises deliver his people from despair and empower faithful living.

Scripture Introduction Lest we suspect that God is like Santa, winking at sin and hoping we will be more nice than naughty, the Bible records the catastrophic and world-wide flood in the days of Noah – God’s judgment on the rampant violence and wickedness which characterized mankind. ...read more

Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

Why Is The Bible So Important?

Contributed by Mark Schaeufele on Dec 23, 2009

Spending time reading and studying the Word of God transforms us into followers of Jesus.

Why Is the Bible So Important? Texts: 2 Tim. 3:16-17; Heb. 4:12-13; Rom. 15:4 Introduction 1. I believe that the two biggest problems with the Church in America today are: 1) We don’t pray enough, and 2) We don’t read the Bible enough. 2. Illustration: Here are some things that have been said ...read more

Scripture: 2 Timothy 3:16-17

Denomination: Methodist

The Glorified Christ Series

Contributed by Dennis Davidson on Nov 12, 2007

Christians picture Jesus as artists have portrayed Him when He walked the earth. Here John sees Jesus as we will see Him when we lay eyes on Him for the first time. He is the Resurrected Lord of Glory.

Revelations 1:9-16 THE GLORIFIED CHRIST As I approach this pulpit each Sunday there are two things attached to it that remind me of my priorities. One of them is a clock, which always reminds me that the time is short. The other is a plaque that says "Sir, ...read more

Scripture: Revelation 1:9-16, Revelation 1:1

Denomination: Baptist

"Lost Sheep Need A Shepherd" Series

Contributed by Mike Rexroat on Aug 5, 2007

A look at the Parable of the Lost Sheep...from the view of the sheep.

Ok, good morning! We have two items of business to take care of before we get started this morning. First, we have to wish Laurie and her husband Jim a Happy Anniversary for this coming Thursday. Last week it was her birthday and this week it is her anniversary.... so she pretty much gets all ...read more

Scripture: Luke 15:1-7

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Come And See

Contributed by T. Michael Crews on Aug 13, 2007

A sermon preached on Operation Andrew Sunday.

There are some things you just have to come and see to really appreciate. That’s why businesses offer free samples, dealerships offer test drives, TV ads invite you to “come in and see for yourself!” When the new parents bring home the baby, they have many “come and see moments.” Come and see ...read more

Scripture: John 1:29-51

Denomination: Baptist

Be A Doer

Contributed by Bruce Ball on May 27, 2008

A sermon outlining the steps involved in being a "doer of the word." Text / audio / communion message will be at www.sermonlist.com

Today, we will be reading from the book of JAMES. So if you want to open your Bibles to James, chapter 1, we will begin in a few minutes. The book of JAMES was written about 48 years after Jesus ascended back into Heaven. And even though there were several men by the name of ‘James’ at that ...read more

Scripture: James 1:19-25

Denomination: *other

Welcome The King!

Contributed by Paul Davidson on Apr 2, 2020

Do we offer our worship because we expect Jesus to return the favor and make us healthy, happy, and prosperous? Or do we worship Him simply because He is the Christ, the Son of the Living God, who alone is worthy of our praise?

INTRODUCTION Today, Christians around the world are celebrating Palm Sunday… also known as the “Triumphal Entry”. This is a special day where we remember the events that happened almost 2,000 years ago… A special day when Jesus rides into Jerusalem… A special day to begin a week of celebration ...read more

Scripture: Mark 11:1-10, Zechariah 9:9, Psalm 118:25-26, John 12:9, Psalm 118:22-25, John 11:21-27, John 12:3, Luke 19:39-41  (view more)  (view less)

Denomination: Baptist

Dropped, Hurt, Crippled, But Redeemed By The King!"

Contributed by Teddy Walker on Apr 15, 2020

The King Restored All

2 Samuel 3: 1 Now there was long war between the house of Saul and the house of David: but David waxed stronger and stronger, and the house of Saul waxed weaker and weaker. 2 Samuel 4: 4 And Jonathan, Saul's son, had a son that was lame of his feet. He was five years old when the tidings came ...read more

Scripture: 2 Samuel 9:1-9

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Eternity Is Now In Session - Illumanation. Woke! Series

Contributed by Brian Harrell on Dec 19, 2019

Getting "woke" is big in our culture. Peter got woke to Jesus. Knowing Jesus gave him an entirely new mental map for life.

These last four weeks we’ve been on a journey together. It’s been a personal journey. We’ve been following a roadmap. A roadmap of discovering Jesus, and allowing him to purge and remove sinful habits, attitudes, thinking and living from our lives. Not because he’s mean that because he knows what’s ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 16:13-19, James 2:14-17

Denomination: Church Of God

The Spirit Of Fear

Contributed by Brian Harrell on Dec 19, 2019

We all deal with fear on some level. We must take on fear directly in the name of Jesus. Based on 2 Tim. 1:5-7. No more cowering to fear.

I love going to Summersville Lake. One of the highlights of the lake is all of the rocky ledges that you can climb up on and then jump into the water. The two or three footers are pretty easy. The eight footers will give you a pause before you take the leap. But it was when several of us climbed up ...read more

Scripture: 2 Timothy 1:5-7, Ephesians 1:19-23

Denomination: Church Of God

#1 A Voice For God Series

Contributed by Chuck Sligh on Nov 3, 2019

A short intro to the Gospel of Mark, followed by an examination of Mark's story of John the Baptizer and his role, and applications from this passage for our lives.

A Voice for God Series: Mark, Sermon 1 Chuck Sligh November 3, 2019 TEXT: Please turn in your Bibles to Mark 1:1-8 – "The beginning of the gospel of Jesus Christ, the Son of God; 2 As it is written in the prophets, Behold, I send my messenger before thy face, which shall prepare thy way ...read more

Scripture: Mark 1:1-8

Denomination: Baptist

What Is The Church Series

Contributed by John Oscar on Nov 20, 2019

Explaining how the church is the outward expression of the beginning of our eternal life with Jesus. It deals with "newborn Christians" as well as some of the leadership in the church

What is the Church Christianity 101 Series CCCAG October 27th, 2019 The video that we just watch is going to frame our lesson for this morning in our Christianity 101 series - what is the church? Since the church is God’s idea and should be done in God’s will and HIS purpose, let’s start off by ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 19:29, Ephesians 1:22-23, 1 Corinthians 12:27-31, Ephesians 4:11-12

Denomination: Assembly Of God

Forgiven, Restored, Called Part 3 Of Our Revival 2018 Series Series

Contributed by Randy Edwards on Oct 31, 2018

part 3 of revival 2018

Forgiven, restored and called John 13, 18 and 21 As we near the kickoff of our Old-fashioned Tent Revival I pray you have been seeking God I pray you have examined your own heart I pray that you have mad a commitment to allow revival first in your own heart Then you have sought God’s guidance ...read more

Denomination: Baptist

Help Me, Lord! Series

Contributed by Bobby Oliver on May 17, 2018

David was betrayed, David needed rest, and David needed God to save him.

Help Me, Lord! Psalm 3:1-8 - We’re continuing our study through the book of Psalms. - This week, we’re going to see our Great God as the Helper of His troubled people. - I watched a video on YouTube of a team of firemen and EMT’s who heard a cry for help from miles away. - When they found where ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 3:1-8

Denomination: Baptist