Sermons on Rocky Ground:

God's Guarantee For Me Series

Contributed by Scott Maze on Jun 14, 2021

Have you ever thought about what the Lord has invested in you? Jesus has bought me with the precious blood of the Lord Jesus Christ, and He has too much invested in me not to take care of me.

Today is Super Bowl Sunday. Who are you pulling for this evening in the Super Bowl? Tampa Bay? The Chiefs? Or you don’t care ?? I’ll be making some excellent points in today’s message, you might even call them touchdowns but nobody needs to think about dumping me with Gatorade after church later. ...read more

Scripture: Ephesians 1:13-14

Denomination: Baptist

Shin - Psalm 119:161-168 Series

Contributed by Bobby Stults on Apr 11, 2012

We face difficulties in life and many of us seek peace in this life… the psalmist here instructs us on how peace can be obtained and that is thru obedience to God’s Word…

Shin April 11, 2012 Oak Park Baptist Church – Wed Bible Study Series Psalm 119:161-169 (ESV) – 21 of 22 Sin or Shin – 20th letter of the Hebrew Alphabet Read/show ALL verses b4 verse by verse teaching… [ESV] [show verses here] 161Princes persecute me without cause, but my ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 119:161-168

Denomination: Baptist

Easter Comeback Series

Contributed by Brian Bill on Mar 29, 2016

Because Christ came back from the dead He can turn your setback into a comeback.

The Comeback John 11:17-27 Rev. Brian Bill March 26-27, 2016 → Transition from “Unchained” Are you in need of a comeback? I love those words… I was a captive till you set me free I was an outcast and you accepted me I was a dead man but you are the risen one I’ve ...read more

Scripture: John 11:17-27

Denomination: Baptist

"The Problem Of Time" Series

Contributed by John Hamby on Mar 10, 2016

"Life is like a coin. You can spend anyway you want to but you can only spend it once."

A Study of the Book of Ecclesiastes: Finding Satisfaction In Life ...read more

Scripture: Ecclesiastes 3:1-15

Denomination: Baptist

Easter Series

Contributed by Greg Lindsey on Mar 8, 2020

Overcoming whatever you may be facing in your life.

Alright, let’s give it up one more time for the band. That was incredible. So does this really count as church? Yes. Why did we do that song, because the question is not will we face mountains the question is how are we going to face them and that song accurately captures how so many of us are ...read more

Scripture: Luke 22:54-62, Romans 8:34-39

Crucified Life Series

Contributed by Jefferson Williams on Jul 24, 2020

Over the past four weeks, we have been studying how the Kingdom of God is lived out practically. This morning, I want to review where we have been and prepare us to examine chapter 6, the most practical section of the book of Galatians.

Dance Lessons: Crucified Life Galatians 5:22-25 (Part 4) Pastor Jefferson M. Williams Chenoa Baptist Church 06-14-2020 Treasure Found [Slide] Ten years ago, millionaire art dealer Forrest Fenn buried a box of hidden treasure filled with gold coins and precious gems worth at least two million ...read more

Scripture: Galatians 5:22-25

Denomination: Baptist

Integrating Spirituality In Our Living Space Series

Contributed by Brad Bailey on Jul 22, 2009

There is a false division of life… even if unclear or unconscious… that can cause us to compartmentalize and confine our spiritual growth. The result is that… • For 166 of the 168 hours in the week we lose our sense of God’s interest and involvement.

Integrating Spirituality in Our Living Space This morning… take up our series on Integrating Spirituality into our Everyday Life. Last week…introduction… Noted there is a false division of life… even if unclear or unconscious… that can cause us to compartmentalize and confine our ...read more

Scripture: Colossians 3:23

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

A Kingdom Picture

Contributed by Don Baggett on Jan 31, 2008

I used to think the phrase, Kingdom of God, meant only some future time, but I have come to understand that it means the Christian experience under the Lordship of Christ.

I wonder what you think of when you read or hear the phrase, “Kingdom Of God?” Perhaps you think of some future time, when there will be perfect peace and no problems, when the ferocious beasts of the forest can be led around by little children. That’s what I used to think it meant, but I have ...read more

Scripture: Mark 4:26-29

Denomination: Baptist

Hearing God's Voice Leads To Blessings Series

Contributed by Peter Silway on Nov 4, 2014

There are many voices we give voice to,but it often leads us in wrong directions.In this fast paced world,where every decision can lead to either to blessing or disaster,how wonderful it would be if we could get a sure direction.God can guide us correctly

HEARING GODS VOICE LEADS TO BLESSINGS. “And it came to pass after a while, that the brook dried up, because there had been no rain in the land. And the word of the LORD came unto him, saying, Arise, get thee to Zarephath, which [belongeth] to Zidon, and dwell there: behold, I have commanded ...read more

Scripture: 1 Kings 17:7

Denomination: Pentecostal

The Hundredfold Of God's Blessings

Contributed by Mike Sanders on Sep 10, 2009

Jesus wants to live in the hundred fold blessings

THE HUNDREDFOLD OF GOD’S BLESSINGS Mark 4:1-10 1 And again He began to teach by the sea. And a great multitude was gathered to Him, so that He got into a boat and sat in it on the sea; and the whole multitude was on the land facing the sea. 2 Then He taught them many things by parables, and said ...read more

Scripture: Mark 4:1-29

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

They Were Mean To Me Series

Contributed by Thomas Swope on Dec 22, 2017

A study in the book of Genesis 4: 1 – 15

Genesis 4: 1 – 15 They were mean to me 4 Now Adam knew Eve his wife, and she conceived and bore Cain, and said, “I have acquired a man from the LORD.” 2 Then she bore again, this time his brother Abel. Now Abel was a keeper of sheep, but Cain was a tiller of the ground. 3 And in the process of ...read more

Denomination: Calvary Chapel

The Sower The Seed The Soil

Contributed by Pastor/Author: Terry Sisney on Aug 13, 2002

If we are not seeing a Harvest of the Promises of God in our lives then the problem is either with the seed or the sower or the soil, If we correct the problem we will have the promises

The Sower soweth The Word (The seed) = Good seed We must be sure of the seed. *If The sower is committed to sowing and does, and has done so faithfully, and is sure of the seed, And If there is a crop failure: The problem is not with #1 The seed because it is good or #2 The Sower because he has ...read more

Scripture: Mark 4:3-26, Mark 4:3-4

Denomination: Pentecostal

Somewhere In The Path Of Weeds There's Something God Wants To Harvest

Contributed by James May on Jul 22, 2012

None of us are perfect. We all have our own crop of weeds that are keeping us from bringing forth the seed that God plants in us to full fruition. Let's get rid of the weeds that choke the seed.

Somewhere in the Patch of Weeds There’s Something God Wants to Harvest By Rev James May Romans 11:33, "O the depth of the riches both of the wisdom and knowledge of God! How unsearchable are his judgments, and his ways past finding out!" A lot of people are in the process of growing and ...read more

Scripture: Luke 8:5-15

Denomination: Independent/Bible

Planting For The Harvest

Contributed by Lonnie Erwin on Oct 26, 2007

Investing for the Future, Christians taking what they have and using it for the glory of God.

Video Illustration from the Movie “Case for Christ” First church service After Lee’s wife convinces him to attend church, Lee discovers that if Christianity is true, it will have huge implications on his life. Themes: Church, Influence, Relationships, Understanding, Perspective, ...read more

Scripture: Galatians 6:7-10

Denomination: Baptist

The Good Shepherd

Contributed by Bill Scott on Jul 5, 2013

an exposition of psalm 23

PSA 23:1 The Lord is my shepherd, I shall not want. PSA 23:2 He makes me lie down in green pastures; He leads me beside quiet waters. PSA 23:3 He restores my soul; He guides me in the paths of righteousness For His name's sake. PSA 23:4 ¶ Even though I walk through the valley of the shadow of ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 23:1-6

Denomination: Calvary Chapel