Sermons on Roll The Stone:

No Shortcuts

Contributed by Perry Greene on Sep 29, 2025

Christ endured His temptations because there was no shortcut to glory and our redemption.

No Shortcuts Luke 4:1-13 Matthew 4:1-11 (Three categories 1 John 2:16): • Stones to Bread (Lust of the flesh) • Kingdoms of the Earth (Lust of the eye) • Pinnacle of the Temple (Pride of life) I. Turning Stones to Bread A. Memorial Stones – Joshua 4:4-8 (ESV) 4 Then Joshua called the twelve men ...read more

Scripture: Luke 4:1-13

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Why Should I Follow Jesus? Series

Contributed by John Dobbs on Mar 11, 2020

Some of world’s greatest discoveries were initially rejected. We can reject the very thing that would be the best help for us - make the biggest difference - but we convince ourselves we do not need it. What about Jesus?

Why Should I Follow Jesus? Mark 12:1-17 Introduction Some of world’s greatest discoveries were initially rejected. “This is typical Berlin hot air. The product is worthless.” Rejection letter sent to Felix Hoffmann who invented aspirin. Heinrich Dreser was standing by his ‘star’ painkiller - ...read more

Scripture: Mark 10:1-17

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

The Indestructible Fortress

Contributed by Todd Leupold on Jun 27, 2011

Christianity in general and our churches in particular are being pounded from without and within into facades of irrelevancy. . .

THE INDESTRUCTIBLE FORTRESS Matthew 16:13-18 Rev. Todd G. Leupold, Lifepointe Fellowship, Hutto, TX 6/26/11 AM INTRO: A DEFINING CHALLENGE Through twenty years of active and broad ministry, I think I have a pretty good understanding of what is happening in the American Church overall. ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 16:13-18

Denomination: Baptist

Achan-His Greed Cost Him His Life Series

Contributed by Jonathan Spurlock on Jun 23, 2021

Some of us remember the Battle of Jericho but not very many remember Achan, who took some things which were not intended for anyone at the time. What he took, he couldn't keep, and he paid with his life.

Introduction: Israel had just won their first victory in Canaan. They had followed God’s commands to walk around the city, shout, and then God would do the rest. They next decided to attack Ai, a smaller city, but something awful happened. The sin of one man was the reason why. 1 Achan’s deceit ...read more

Scripture: Joshua 6:1-7

Denomination: Baptist

The God Who Gives Life To The Dead

Contributed by Paul Mulani on Apr 29, 2019

Quite often we want God to do new things in our lives. However, many a times God wants to raise the dead, to bring to life what is dead in our lives, and not just give us brand new things. He wants to renew, give life to the dead things in our lives so that they will bring life to the whole person.

I want to begin by pointing out a correction that Jesus made to Martha's view on resurrection, a mistake that many people make even today. In John 11:40 we read, "Jesus said to her, “Did I not say to you that if you would believe you would see the glory of God?” That was a kind rebuke. ...read more

Scripture: John 11:24-44

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Dominion & Security Series

Contributed by Matthew Kratz on Apr 8, 2007

For a people who rely on the risen Christ, the Apostle Peter explains that this results in four spiritual privileges that believers enjoy today: 1) Security in Christ, 2) Affection for Christ, 3) Election by Christ, and 4) Dominion with Christ.

One marvel of architecture is the new standard of buildings. Architects have examined how stress put on buildings impacts the structure and stability. They have learned from past earthquakes and other events to design many modern buildings to withstand great stress. The design is no accident. The ...read more

Scripture: 1 Peter 2:6-9

Denomination: Other

The Rejected Chief Cornerstone

Contributed by William R. Nabaza on Dec 28, 2014

To show that they rejected JESUS but JESUS became the Founder and Leader of CHRISTians's faith around the world.

I. EXORDIUM: Are you rejected because of JESUS? II. AUDIENCE PROFILE: Believers III. OBJECTIVES: To show that they rejected JESUS but JESUS became the Founder and Leader of CHRISTians's faith around the world. Hebrews 12:2 (Amplified Bible) 12:2 Looking away [from all that will distract] to ...read more

Scripture: Luke 20:17-18

Denomination: Pentecostal

What If Jesus Told A Story About Your Life?

Contributed by Rick Crandall on Apr 20, 2021

1. God recognizes the story of our life (vs. 9-15a). 2. God reveals the story of our life (vs. 9). 3. God wants us to reconsider the story of our life (vs. 15-18). 4. God wants to rewrite the story of our life (vs. 18-19).

What if Jesus Told a Story about Your Life? Luke 20:9-19 Sermon by Rick Crandall (Prepared April 18, 2021) BACKGROUND: *Today we will study one of the Lord's parables. But what is a parable anyway? The best definition I've ever heard is simply this: "A parable is an earthly story ...read more

Scripture: Luke 20:9-19

Denomination: Baptist

Overcoming Obstacles

Contributed by Christian Cheong on Aug 8, 2001

Overcoming life obstacles by learning from the Israelites’ experience of God & His Power in the crossing of River Jordan.

GOD give the people of Israel a grand promise - the Promised land, flowing with milk and honey. Yet the journey to it wasn’t easy - there were testings through the wilderness (desert). They faced natural obstacles - Red Sea, desert (no water, food), Jordan River... Then there were other physical ...read more

Scripture: Joshua 1:1-9

Denomination: Independent/Bible

The Cornerstone

Contributed by Kent Hawkins on Jan 22, 2001

Jesus Christ is the Cornerstone of our faith.

The Cornerstone Truck commercial - Like a Rock - Chevy I’ve got a chevy, its a rock, just sits there, doesn’t do anything The prison Alcatraz was called The Rock People use the term Rock, as a nick-name for diamonds. Insurance Co. - “get a piece of the Rock” (show Gibraltar) These terms, ...read more

Scripture: 1 Peter 2:4-8, Ephesians 2:19-20

From Alien To Citizen

Contributed by Stephen Boldin on Jan 29, 2007

Exam what Christ has done in order to make us all one in Him.

From Alien to Citizen Ephesians 2:13-16;19-22 Vs 13 But now in Christ Jesus you who once were far off have been brought near by the blood of Christ. Those Gentiles who are now in Christ Jesus are no longer far off. They are made near to the things of God, and this is accomplished by the blood of ...read more

Scripture: Ephesians 2:13-22

Denomination: Baptist

The Temple Of God

Contributed by Andy Grossman on Dec 18, 2009

Compares the church to God’s Temple

THE CHURCH AS THE TEMPLE OF GOD Ephesians 2:19-22; 1 Corinthians 3:16-17 SEPTEMBER 28, 2008 One of the temptations we often fall into in the Church is to think of the Church as a building. In the New Testament the Church is never a building. It is always a group of people gathered to worship God ...read more

Scripture: Ephesians 2:19-22

Denomination: Holiness

Slip-Sliding Away

Contributed by Brian Buriff on Aug 24, 2006

Recognizing divine opportunities that we would otherwise miss. How Jesus slipped away from His attackers and was hidden - and we, too, can be hidden in Christ.

I. JOHN CHAPTER 8 REMINDS ME OF A BOOKSHELF A. Series Of Teachings By Jesus On His Identity – “I Am” Statements John 8:12 "I am the light of the world. He who follows Me shall not walk in darkness, but have the light of life." John 8:16-17 “And yet if I do judge, My judgment is true; for I am ...read more

Scripture: John 8:1-59

Denomination: Church Of God

Memorials On Memorial Day

Contributed by Michael Blitz on May 26, 2025

We set memorials around us for many reasons. Joshua 4 gives God's people 3 specific reasons to set Memorials around them, to remind ourselves, to set forward God's truth to the next generation, and to bring Honor and Glory to God.

Memorials on Memorial Day Good Morning. Funny thing writing a sermon on why memorials are good, I got an email for something for a previous church. I ask Steph, “Why did I get this?” She said that church never changed their info. I ask if I should forward it to their current pastor, she says, “You ...read more

Denomination: Anglican

Are You A Pebble Or A Rock?

Contributed by Ralf Bergmann on Jun 27, 2002

We have the plans for our house, the blueprints and now we are looking at the final product. Does our house resemble the plans from which it was constructed? The Bible, God’s written Word is the blueprint of how we are to live our lives, do our lives ac

Sermon Title: Are You A Pebble or A Rock? Sermon Text: 1 Peter 2:4-12 Ralf HT Bergmann Bethel Christian Church Date: November 5th, 2000 Scripture Introduction: It has been said that a picture is worth a thousand words, so apart from bringing out the chalkboard, Peter resorts to the next best thing, ...read more

Scripture: 1 Peter 2:4-12

Denomination: *other