Sermons on Rocky Ground:

Trusting God On Life's Journey Series

Contributed by David Owens on Jun 6, 2022

In this final sermon in the Ruth series, God's favor finally breaks through for Naomi and Ruth. Boaz redeems Ruth and becomes her husband and God blesses them with a son. Through that son, God not only blessed them, but blessed Israel and all humanity. Lesson: trust God on Life's Journey.

A. Have you ever heard of the saying: “You can’t get there from here?” 1. Apparently the saying began in Maine and was used in response to a person asking for directions to a distant location that cannot be accessed without extensive, complicated directions. 2. I guess it has something to do with ...read more

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Hello, My Name Is El-Elyon) No. 6

Contributed by Dr. Odell Belger on Nov 7, 2024

So that we might get to know this wonderful God of the Bible we serve in a better way in this sermon we want to look at the name of EL-ELYON.

Names are important. Most parents put a great deal of thought into naming a child. After all, one day that child is going to grow up and tell them what they think about being stuck with the name they must live with the rest of their life. Naming a child is such an important thing, that many ...read more

Scripture: Genesis 14:18-23

Denomination: Baptist

The Hour Has Come Series

Contributed by Scott Maze on Jun 3, 2021

John continually speaks of a mysterious hour with little to no explanation. Like Hansel and Gretel’s breadcrumbs, the reference to “the hour” is important clue to understand Jesus in John’s gospel.

Palm Sunday is a significant marker for God’s people. It’s the day where Jesus enters into Jerusalem to kick off a week of monumentally important event. The citizens of Jerusalem greeted Jesus with palm branches and shouts of “Hosanna” as he entered the city on the back of a colt. Our story picks ...read more

Scripture: John 12:20-36

Denomination: Baptist

Pillows Into Pillars

Contributed by Terry Hovey on Jun 29, 2025

Filled with awe and wonder when he awoke, Jacob took the rock pillow and turned it into a pillar, a monument to the Lord God who met with him in this place.

Pillows Into Pillars Genesis 28 Our SS lesson today is found in Genesis chapter 28, which tells us of a transformative moment in Jacob’s life where he is on a journey back to his distant family in Padanaram, and when he stopped for the night along the way he dreamed of a stairway to heaven. But ...read more

Denomination: Methodist

Back Where It All Began (Part 1) Series

Contributed by Kevin L. Jones on Oct 15, 2021

A sermon examining Jesus' brief return to Nazareth during His earthly ministry.

BACK WHERE IT ALL BEGAN Mark 6:1-6 Twenty-one-year-old Steven A. Wowwk arrived as an infantryman in the Army’s First Cavalry Division in Cam Ranh Bay, Vietnam in early January 1969 to fight in an escalating and increasingly unwinnable war. By June, Wowwk had been wounded twice—the second time ...read more

Scripture: Mark 6:1-6

Denomination: Baptist

Living Stones

Contributed by Terry Hovey on Feb 25, 2023

It’s been said that in order for people to be happy, or to find fulfillment in life, there are three things that are necessary: First, they need something to believe. Second, they need someone to love. And third, they need something worthwhile to do...

Living Stones 1Pe 2:2-9 It’s been said that in order for people to be happy, or to find fulfillment in life, there are three things that are necessary: First, they need something to believe. Second, they need someone to love. And third, they need something worthwhile to do. Now, I believe this. ...read more

Scripture: 1 Peter 2:2-9

Denomination: Methodist

Sanhedrin Challenges Jesus Series

Contributed by John Lowe on Mar 31, 2018

Jesus had spoken with authority on matters, which they considered their responsibility. He did not challenge their right to question Him, but He did oppose their hypocrisy and insincerity in such questioning.

-Tuesday- Jerusalem Sanhedrin Challenges Jesus: Answered by Parables: Two Sons, Wicked Husbandmen, and Marriage Feast (Is. 5:1, 2) Mark 11:27-12:12, Matthew 21:23-22:14(focal passage), Luke 20:1-19 Matthew 21:23-22:14 23 Now when He ...read more

Denomination: Baptist

The Remedy For Weak Flesh - Mark 14:27-42 Series

Contributed by Darrell Ferguson on May 9, 2024

Jesus said the spirit is willing but the flesh is weak. Does that mean we’re doomed to failure because of weak flesh? No. Jesus gave us a remedy.

Mark 14:27 "You will all fall away," Jesus told them, "for it is written: " 'I will strike the shep-herd, and the sheep will be scattered.' 28 But after I have risen, I will go ahead of you into Galilee." 29 Peter declared, "Even if all fall away, I will ...read more

Scripture: Mark 14:27-42, Matthew 26:31-46, Luke 22:31-46, John 13:36-38

"Thy Kingdom Come"

Contributed by Steve Malone on Jul 23, 2002

What do those words really mean? Today as we continue to plunge the depths of the greatest prayer ever prayer we will answer that question, and we will never pray those words the same again. (Praying Like Jesus - part 3)

“Praying Like Jesus” – part three The Disciples were with Jesus for 3 solid years… Think about how awesome that must have been. I love how the Message Bible words the first few verses of 1 John; “From the very first day, we were there, taking it all in – we heard it with our own ears, saw it with ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 6:11, Matthew 6:10

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Mountain Climbimg 101 - "Success In Life Is A Long Hard Climb!"

Contributed by Michael Mccartney on May 1, 2005

Life is filled with mountains that just need to be climbed both literally and spiritually. Why? Because they are there! Why? Because they are in your path and the only way around them is over them. So the wiser we become at scaling spiritual mountains the

Mountain Climbing 101 - “Success in life is a long hard climb!” Thesis: Life is filled with mountains that just need to be climbed both literally and spiritually. Why? Because they are there! Why? Because they are in your path and the only way around them is over them. So the wiser we become at ...read more

Scripture: Ephesians 6:14-18

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Rev'd Up Pt. 11 Series

Contributed by Michael Mccartney on Apr 8, 2018

Chapter 6 of Revelation unveils Jesus the only found worthy to redeem mankind to God also the only one worthy to release the judgments upon evil in the end times. The message of this chapter to the church is to come to Jesus and lock arms with Him to figh

Rev’d Up part 11 Thesis for series: We need to receive a fresh revelation of Jesus Christ every single day so we do not fall asleep at our assigned mission. We need to know He is coming back soon! Having a vision of Jesus will also give us the inner strength to stand for the Gospel in a hostile ...read more

Scripture: Revelation 6:1-15

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

David, A Hero Who Defeated His Giant Series

Contributed by Steve Malone on Sep 25, 2018

As we unpack the very familiar story of David defeating the giant Goliath - we will uncover several keys that will enable us to defeat the giants in our life as well.

David, A Hero Who Defeated His Giant #heroes Hebrews 12:1 says, Therefore, since we are surrounded by such a great cloud of witnesses, let us throw off everything that hinders and the sin that so easily entangles, and let us run with perseverance the race marked out for us. UNDERSTAND – that is ...read more

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Motivations For Holiness (1 Peter 1:17-21) Series

Contributed by Greg Brown on Aug 2, 2014

Exposition of 1 Peter 1:17-21

Motivations for Holiness Since you call on a Father who judges each man’s work impartially, live your lives as strangers here in reverent fear. For you know that it was not with perishable things such as silver or gold that you were redeemed from the empty way of life handed down to you from ...read more

Scripture: 1 Peter 1:17-21

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Endless Possibilities

Contributed by Steve Malone on Dec 31, 2013

In this message we will see 4 words (Go, Risk, Adapt, Believe) that will help us G.R.A.B. 2014 so that another year does not slip away from us.

Endless Possibilities #makingthemostof2014 Video bumper QUESTION… • AS YOU – look back and reflect on the year 2013, what do you see? • WAS IT – a good year? • WAS IT – all you hope it would be, when the ball dropped 363 days ago, at midnight on January ...read more

Scripture: Isaiah 43:15-20

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Hindered Series

Contributed by Thomas Swope on Nov 27, 2017

A study of the book of Acts 16: 1 – 40

Acts 16: 1 – 40 Hindered 16 Then he came to Derbe and Lystra. And behold, a certain disciple was there, named Timothy, the son of a certain Jewish woman who believed, but his father was Greek. 2 He was well spoken of by the brethren who were at Lystra and Iconium. 3 Paul wanted to have him go on ...read more

Denomination: Calvary Chapel