Sermons on rocky:

The Parable Of The Sower Series

Contributed by Claude Alexander on Sep 27, 2019

Why did Jesus teach in Parables? What is the meaning of the Parable of the Sower.

The Parable of the sower When the New Testament was written, communities were agriculturally based. A family would be allocated a section of land to farm. Also, every farmer’s plot was adjacent to their neighbor’s. Also there were no fences to separate the different fields. In order to get to the ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 13:1-23, Luke 8:1-15

Denomination: Assembly Of God

"Can You Hear Me Now?” (Sermon 3 Of 3 On Prayer)

Contributed by Dr. Odell Belger on Jun 20, 2023

This is the third and last sermon in this series call EFFECTIVE PRAYING.

Ineffective praying is a waste of time, but effectual praying accomplishes a great deal! Illus: The story is told of three missionaries who had gotten together and were discussing what they accomplished in their separate fields. • One said, "I have been on the mission field, working for ...read more

Scripture: 2 Chronicles 14:1-15

Denomination: Baptist

David - A Heart After God Series

Contributed by Chuck Gohn on Jul 17, 2022

This sermon looks at the rise of David and the fall of King Saul and examines some of David's Psalms to see why he was said to have a heart after God.

We are continuing on with The Story. The Story of God as found in the Bible. Last week we looked at the story of a guy named Samuel. Samuel was a guy who was a priest, a prophet, and also technically known as the last judge of Israel. He was faced with the difficult assignment of transferring ...read more

Denomination: Christian Church

"Keep Going!"

Contributed by Tammy Garrison on Mar 11, 2002

Speaking to those who are ’sure’ in their faith (not mature, but sure), Paul directs our attention to the Israelites in the wilderness who thought the same thing. We are invited to examine our faith journey.

Bibliography: Finding Christ, Finding Life: covenant & community Tonight I am speaking to those who are sure in their faith. Notice I said those who are sure in their faith, not those who are mature in their faith. Although sometimes the two terms go together, tonight we make a distinction ...read more

Scripture: 1 Corinthians 10:1-13

Denomination: Methodist

What Kind Of Soil Are You?

Contributed by Tom Fuller on Jun 27, 2002

In life, just like in a garden, there are different kinds of soil. The kind of soil you are will determine how God can impact your life.

Matthew 13:1-23 What Kind of Soil Are You? I’m not a gardener, nor do I play one on TV – but my wife is. And I’ve tilled around a bit – and dug into the soil we have around our house to put in sprinklers and the like. It’s bad stuff – with lots of clay. I have learned the clay doesn’t grow things ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 13:1-23

Denomination: Calvary Chapel

God Is Bigger Than....the Fight Series

Contributed by Mark Nichols on Nov 3, 2008

Because God is Big...the enemy doesn’t stand a chance!

TEXT: Judges 6:1 - 7:25 TITLE: God is Bigger than the Fight SERIES: God is BIGGER than… (part 2) TOPIC: God’s power; God’s might! OCCASION: Burnside Christian Church, October 12th, 2008 PROP.: Fighting an enemy with God’s help assures victory! INTRODUCTION: The Rocky Movies. What I ...read more

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Seeds On The Hard Path Series

Contributed by Eric Lenhart on Aug 13, 2010

Being hardened by life, or free in Christ.

Seeds on the Hard Path (Matthew 13:1-23) 1st in a series on: “The Parable of the Soils” Introduction: An old farmer who was about to die called his two sons to his bedside and said, "My boys, my farm and the fields are yours in equal shares. I leave you a little ready money but the bulk of my ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 13:1-23

Denomination: Church Of God

Sowing The Seed Series

Contributed by Brian Bill on Jul 12, 2009

The different soils in the Parable of the Sower reveal four different "soul" types.

Sowing the Seed Matthew 13:1-23 Rev. Brian Bill 7/12/09 An 80-year-old grandfather went to his daughter’s house for Sunday dinner. When the meal was over, he announced that he was going to take a walk through the neighborhood. “I’ll be back in twenty minutes,” he said. But two hours had passed ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 13:1-23

Denomination: Baptist

Jesus Command Our Mission Series

Contributed by Ralph Juthman on Jan 27, 2011

The A.C.T.S.church is a called out community, a Christ focused community and a missional Community

Becoming An A.C.T.S. Church p.3 Jesus’ Command, Our Mission Matthew 22:37-39; Matthew 28:18-20; Acts 2:42-47 INTRODUCTION: Last Week, I ended my message with a story that I wish to begin today’s message, There is an old story about a lighthouse keeper who worked on a rocky stretch of ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 22:37-39

Denomination: Pentecostal

Gates, Fruit And Foundations

Contributed by David Hicks on Nov 15, 2006

The stories of the narrow gate, the healthy tree, and the house built upon the rock all have a common theme in Christ’s Sermon on the Mount.

Gates, Fruit, and Foundations Matthew 7:13-27 There was no denying he had changed. When I was 20 years old I watched a transformation take place before my eyes. I had become a Christian 3 years prior, and I had tried on many occasions to witness to my parents. But I was not successful at ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 7:13-27

Denomination: Holiness

Menorah: God’s Lamp, Man’s Light Series

Contributed by Mike Fogerson on Mar 20, 2013

We have lost out on our Hebrew heritage. When we understand that our faith is traced back to Israel, Hebrews, Judaism we will have a better understanding/more complete knowledge of Jesus, our Jewish Lord.The Menorah is the only piece of tabernacle/temple

Our Hebrew Heritage Series Menorah: God’s Lamp, Man’s Light September 9, 2012 FBC Chester, IL Dr. Mike Fogerson, Speaker Introduction: A The church has been robbed. 1 We have lost out on our Hebrew heritage. a When we understand that our faith is traced back to Israel, Hebrews, ...read more

Scripture: Exodus 37:17-24

Denomination: Baptist

Bless The Lord - God's Benefit Package - Part 2 Series

Contributed by Larry Semore on Feb 9, 2017

A beautiful Psalm of Promise and Hope

Forget not all His Benefits Psalms 103 Part 2 of a Series As I mentioned last week, we are spending a little time in Psalms 103. Not only is it one of the most encouraging books of the Bible, its truths will completely transform your life into a more blessed life than you could ever imagine. The ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 103:1-12

Denomination: Church Of God

God's School For Greatness

Contributed by Philip Harrelson on Aug 29, 2007

This is a message that speaks of how God uses obscurity to create His greatest men.

1 Kings 17:1 KJV And Elijah the Tishbite, who was of the inhabitants of Gilead, said unto Ahab, As the LORD God of Israel liveth, before whom I stand, there shall not be dew nor rain these years, but according to my word. I. INTRODUCTION -- SCHOOL ADMISSIONS -It is May and school is almost ...read more

Scripture: 1 Kings 17:1

Denomination: Pentecostal

God Is For Us, So The Losers Are The Winners

Contributed by Joel Pankow on Feb 19, 2021

God is FOR us, not AGAINST us. How do we KNOW this? What does this mean for us?

2.21.21 Romans 8:31–39 31 What then will we say about these things? If God is for us, who can be against us? 32 Indeed, he who did not spare his own Son, but gave him up for us all—how will he not also graciously give us all things along with him? 33 Who will bring an accusation against God’s ...read more

Scripture: Romans 8:31-39

Denomination: Lutheran

A Bridge Over Troubled Waters

Contributed by Tyranne Mcmillan on May 4, 2002

The waves of life will sometimes throw tidal waves at us, but we must remember that there’s a Saviour that can calm the storm.

In our Christian walk, we go through different seasons. There are seasons where we are experiencing the good times: blessings one after another. During these times, we sing the songs of Zion with joy. Then there are seasons where it feels like we are going through a drought and famine. This is ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 8:23-27

Denomination: Pentecostal