Sermons on rocky ground:

At The Burning Bush Series

Contributed by Roshelle Brenneise on Feb 6, 2025

Take off your sandals, for the place you are standing is holy ground...

February 08, 2025 According to Acts 7:23, Moses was 40 when he left Egypt to become a shepherd in Midian. Wild sheep can survive on their own – not so with domesticated sheep. They are skittish and easily frightened. They can’t protect themselves, so as a survival strategy, they flock ...read more

Denomination: Seventh-Day Adventist

Strength Through Humility In The Good Soil

Contributed by Gordon Mcculloch on Jul 16, 2014

In the parable the seed is sown everywhere without discrimination, representing responses from all people; but in the end, it is only strength through humility that prevails.

This sermon was delivered to St Oswald’s in Maybole, Ayrshire, Scotland on the 13th July 2014 (a Scottish Episcopal Church in the Dioceses of Glasgow and Dumfries). Summary: In the parable the seed is sown everywhere without discrimination, representing responses from all people; but in ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 13:1-23

Denomination: Episcopal

The Gospel Of God's Promise Series

Contributed by Glenn Pease on Apr 2, 2021

You cannot have faith without a promise. Faith has to have some ground to stand on, and that ground is the promise of God. Standing on the promises of God is the theme song of the saints of all time.

Paul Robeson was a famous American Negro singer back in the 30's and 40's. It was announced in London that his great singer would broadcast a concert from Russia where he was then living. The people of London filled the large concert hall to standing room only waiting to hear this ...read more

Scripture: Romans 1:1-7

Hosea And Gomer, Tami And Steve

Contributed by Davon Huss on Oct 1, 2012

A sermon on the rocky love story of Hosea and Gomer (Modern day setting of the story provided by Allan R. Gunther in the book, Believers Church Bible Commentary: Hosea, Amos, pgs. 83-84)

Introduction: Read Hosea 1. (Hosea 3 is read earlier in service by a teenager) As I read and studied this passage of Scripture, I felt like it needed to be put in a modern day setting so that we can relate to these characters. From the text, too many questions, too many things left out, and too ...read more

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Philadelphia Series

Contributed by Revd. Martin Dale on Aug 19, 2001

The sermon reviews the positive things that Jesus had to say about the church - their trust in God, their witness and their love and endurance

The letter to the Church in Philadelphia (Revelation 3:7-13) This is the sixth letter to the seven churches in Asia that we find in Revelation Chapters 2 and 3. It is written to the Church at Philadelphia. It is one of the two Churches (the other being the letter to the Church in Smyrna) for ...read more

Scripture: Revelation 3:7-13

Denomination: Anglican

Ready Or Not

Contributed by David Hicks on Nov 15, 2006

Ready or not, Jesus is coming again and the wise person will be prepared for His imminent return.

READY OR NOT Matthew 25:1-13 Are you ready for Christmas yet? It is hard to believe, but the big day is only a little over 5 weeks from now. This can be one of the most frantic times of the year for people. As we busily make preparations for sending Christmas Cards, buying presents, setting ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 25:1-13

Denomination: Holiness

We Are Veterans

Contributed by Michael Deutsch on Jan 28, 2014

A verterans day message focusing on all Christ followers being veterans.

November 10, 2013 Veterans Day 2013 2 Timothy 2:3-4 In many churches, just like ours, there stand two flags—the American Flag and the Christian Flag. These two flags represent two types of freedom. One is a freedom that allows us to go where we want to go, say what we want to say, to live ...read more

Scripture: 2 Timothy 2:3-4

Denomination: Baptist

Trust In God Series

Contributed by Rev. Dr. Andrew B Natarajan on Aug 6, 2020

“Do you have a deep, consistent, abiding sense of peace?” What is the indicator of perfect peace? If you have an undisturbed and sound sleep, then you are at perfect peace. Read further...

Text: Isaiah 26:1-4 Theme: Trust in the Lord Introduction: The Lord is good; His love endures forever. God willing, we will meditate on the theme, HOPE AMIDST DESPAIR, throughout August. Almost all of us are going through tough situations, hopelessness despite resources and people around us. Our ...read more

Scripture: Isaiah 26:1-4

Denomination: Methodist

Jesus Speaks In Parables Series

Contributed by Gordon Kroeker on Oct 28, 2003

Only a few parables are found in Mark. Most of those are found in Mark 4.

Mk. 4:1-34 JESUS SPEAKS IN PARABLES A. Recently, hearing about the trial of John Allen Muhammad, has seemed to be a mysterious case to me. 1. He had not only won the chance to represent himself as his own defense and lawyer - but I read that he is out to prove to the nation that he had ...read more

Scripture: Mark 4:1-34

Denomination: Mennonite

Anybody Can Talk The Talk…

Contributed by Bob Joyce on Jan 2, 2011

What work the devil cannot do from without, he seeks to do from within through synthetic saints.

A fellow went shopping for his wife's birthday. He happened to pass by a pawn shop. As he passed by the window, he couldn't believe his eyes. Beautiful name-brand watches were selling for a fraction of their retail cost. With his wife's birthday in his mind's eye, he entered and made his selection. ...read more

Scripture: Jude 1:4

Denomination: Baptist

Heart Under Attack Series

Contributed by Mike Fogerson on Oct 11, 2004

Jesus described the heart of a person who was receptive to the Gospel. Part 1 of 5 of the Praying Your Family and Friends to Christ Series.

Praying Your Friends & Family To Christ Series Heart Under Attack (1 of 5) Luke 8.15 October 10, 2004 Chester FBC, Chester, Illinois Mike Fogerson, Speaker (The "HEART" acronym that is being used for this series is taken from Chris Schofield, Praying Your Friends to Christ (Alpharetta, Ga.: ...read more

Scripture: Luke 8:15

Denomination: Baptist

How Does Your Light Shine? Series

Contributed by Thomas Swope on Feb 11, 2012

A study of the Gospel of Luke chapter 8 verses 16 through 21

Luke 1: 16 – 21 How Does Your Light Shine? 16 “No one, when he has lit a lamp, covers it with a vessel or puts it under a bed, but sets it on a lampstand, that those who enter may see the light. 17 For nothing is secret that will not be revealed, nor anything hidden that will not be ...read more

Scripture: Luke 8:16-21

Denomination: Calvary Chapel

Lessons I've Learned From Digging In Dirt

Contributed by Antonio Torrence on Mar 25, 2007

The purpose of this message is to encourage ministers of the gospel to continue proclaiming the gospel of Christ.

“Lessons Learned from Dealing with Dirt” -Reverend A. LaMar Torrence, Pastor of Cross of Life Lutheran Church True disciples of Christ are constantly in a state of learning what it means to be more like Christ. Even as pastors, preachers, and leaders, we are always learning more about the ...read more

Scripture: Mark 13:1-9

Denomination: Lutheran

It's All In The Mix Series

Contributed by Lynn Malone on Feb 1, 2006

A sermon exploring the dichotomy of good and evil existing side by side in the Kingdom of God.

Stories Jesus Told: It’s All in the Mix Matthew 13:24-30, 36-43 A story-teller usually has one thing to communicate, one point to make, when he/she tells a good story. Thus it was with Jesus as he began to weave a story for his listeners. Now a good story may have twists and sub-plots that ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 13:24-30

Denomination: Methodist

Everyone's Golden Rule

Contributed by Eric Muirhed on Oct 20, 2000

Jesus removes barriers between people and gives us a common ground of love.

Everyone’s Golden Rule In the name of Jesus Christ, who teaches us to found our lives on love. Amen. “Do unto others.” This pretty much sums up the Golden Rule. We’ve all heard about it, and to be honest it is a very simple, sensible statement that reflects wisdom in the matters of interpersonal ...read more

Scripture: Mark 12:28-34

Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed