Sermons on Roll The Stone:

He Overcame Series

Contributed by Richard White on Oct 20, 2012

I gleaned this from a book by RC Sproul by the same title "12 Promises Christians struggle with". The question is Do we believe God or Not?

He Overcame John 16:33ff One of the main reasons we have a problems accepting the promises of God is SIN. Sin comes so naturally to us that our default position is not to believe God. Adam and Eve failed to believe God, when the Father of lies told them “You will surely not die, you ...read more

Scripture: John 16:1-33

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Ye Are Complete In Him

Contributed by Christopher Holdsworth on Jul 13, 2013

An exhortation and three warnings frame what might be another Christ hymn.

YE ARE COMPLETE IN HIM. Colossians 2:6-19. I. The Apostle Paul is concerned that the Colossians should not be “beguiled with enticing words” - or “deluded with beguiling speech” (Colossians 2:4). Our enemy is subtle as a serpent, and would lure away even ‘the very elect, if that were possible’ ...read more

Scripture: Colossians 2:6-19

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

I Did It For You

Contributed by Gerald Roberts on Aug 31, 2012

Jesus did it for you, he walked Calvary’s road to bring a cure.

Comments from those who are diagnosed with MS: Skating in thin Ice "When I coach my son’s hockey team, it’s hard for me to put one skate in front of the others. But, I persevere because MS won’t stop me from being a dad and taking care of my family." - Eric, diagnosed in 2004 - Distrustful ...read more

Scripture: Luke 22:19

Denomination: Methodist

Imitators Series

Contributed by Kevin Ruffcorn on Aug 10, 2009

God wants us to copy him. We can live no better life than to have a life with godlike characteristics.

Ephesians 4:25-5:2 “Imitators” INTRODUCTION One of my favorite subjects in school was history. Not only is the study of history completely devoid of any algebraic equations or geometric theorems, but it is also filled with people and stories from which we can learn so much. History ...read more

Denomination: Lutheran

Growing Into God's Calling

Contributed by Gaither Bailey on Sep 5, 2009

We may miss the call of God because we are offended by what we are called to do or just are not listening or paying attention.

Mark 7: 24 – 37 / Growing Into God’s Calling Intro: A Christian couple decided they wanted to get a dog. As they were walking down the street they noticed a sign in the pet shop advertising “Christian puppies.” --- “How do you know they are Christian puppies?” --- “Watch!” --- “Fetch the ...read more

Scripture: Mark 7:24-37

Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

Lazarus And The Dogs

Contributed by Ron Hietsch on Sep 24, 2010

How has worldliness and sin clouded our view of other people and their motives? What gentle touches have we missed because our hearts are hardened to God and fellow children of God?

September 26, 2010 18th Sunday after Pentecost Text Luke 16: 19-31 Grace mercy and peace from God the father and Christ Jesus our Lord. The Holy Spirit takes me to some interesting places when I am in the sermon preparation mode. In today’s Gospel the rich man certainly makes himself an easy ...read more

Scripture: Luke 16:19-31

Denomination: Lutheran

3 Keys To Overcome In The Valley Series

Contributed by John Davis on Nov 25, 2008

How to turn your Valley of struggle into a Valley of Blessing

As we read in vs. 26 they renamed the "Valley of Tekoa" the "Valley of Beracah which means Praise or Blessing." How many of you would like to know how to turn your valleys of struggle into valleys of Praises and Blessings? Well, where do we get the Valley of Jehoshaphat? in Joel 3:2,12& 14 Joel ...read more

Scripture: 2 Chronicles 20:26-30

Denomination: Pentecostal

The Zeal Of God

Contributed by Jeremy Poling on Dec 31, 2007

God is Zealous for us.

Isa 9:5 For every battle of the warrior is with confused noise, and garments rolled in blood; but this shall be with burning and fuel of fire. Isa 9:6 For unto us a child is born, unto us a son is given: and the government shall be upon his shoulder: and his name shall be called Wonderful, ...read more

Scripture: Isaiah 9:5-7

Denomination: Pentecostal

The Way In A Manger

Contributed by Barry Edmondson on Dec 13, 2007

A Christmas Salvation Message.

INTRODUCTION: A. GOD’S PURPOSE FOR MANKIND 1. God created man to have fellowship with Him 2. God created man to have relationship with Him 3. But, Adam and Eve failed in the garden. 4. It’s called the fall of man. B. SIN ENTERED INTO MANKIND 1. Sin sent man ...read more

Scripture: Luke 2:11

Denomination: Pentecostal

Christ Is Superior To The Angels Series

Contributed by Carl Allen on Mar 12, 2008

During the time that Jesus walked the earth, people placed angels in high position relative to the Lord. With Jesus Christ now being preached as the sole way to heaven, the author of Hebrews had to convince the people that Christ was superior.

Christ is Superior to the Angels Hebrews 1:4-14 Intro In this text we are going to be dealing with the meat of the Word, rather then the milk. Keep in mind that the book of Hebrews is written to both believing and non-believing Hebrews. Both groups are being pressed with the truth that the New ...read more

Scripture: Hebrews 1:4-14

Denomination: Baptist

Thy Will Be Done Series

Contributed by Carl Allen on Apr 2, 2008

We must understand the nature of God’s will. Jesus thought of the will of God as the sovereign wisdom and justice and goodness by which all things are governed.

Thy Will Be Done Matthew 6:10 Intro A seminary student was at least honest when he filled out a questionnaire to provide information concerning his experience and preference for a profile to be used in helping him locate his first pastorate. One question asked, “Where would you like to locate?” ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 6:11, Matthew 6:10

Denomination: Baptist

The Weakness Of The Church Series

Contributed by Charles Wallis on Apr 3, 2008

Though the Church is not perfect, we still need the Church, even with its weak parts. This sermon is part of a series on Nehemiah in which the people make a renewed commitment to God. In particular, they make a commitment to the House of God.

The Weakness of the Church Do you have a weakness? For me, one of my weaknesses is chocolate. I love to fill my whole mouth with chocolate. Have you noticed a lot of TV is about rich, pretty, “perfect” people? But that is not reality – The Hills are a delusion! We all have weaknesses and ...read more

Scripture: 1 Corinthians 12:18-26

Denomination: Pentecostal

What Does The Cross Mean To You?

Contributed by Anthony Zibolski on Apr 16, 2009

This message was given to a four church community service on Good Friday.

What does the cross mean to you? Luke 23:32-43 Disclaimer: This sermon came from ideas from Sermon Central and my own private study of the Word. Introduction- Walk quickly through the holy week events. What is the most common religious ...read more

Scripture: Luke 23:32-43

Denomination: Nazarene

Feeling Safe In Dangerous World

Contributed by Chad Bolfa on Aug 31, 2010

God desires that we sense that we are safe in this life. However, many of God’s people live life in fear rather than safety. And so the Psalmist reminds us that God provides us with safety and tells us how to get that safety.

Feeling safe in a dangerous World. PSALM 46:1-11 Introduction: Every one of us in this room probably locks all our doors every night before we go to bed. We get in a car and buckle our seat belts around us. If we go to an amusement park we will ride the roller coasters and other rides of that ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 46:1-11

Denomination: Baptist

Humility, Suffering, Glory Series

Contributed by Ken Henson on Sep 28, 2016

We only see God's greatest work through us when we embrace humility & suffering. Only then we'll see His glory.

Ephesians 3:7 I became a servant of this gospel by the gift of God’s grace given me through the working of his power. 8 Although I am less than the least of all the Lord’s people, this grace was given me: to preach to the Gentiles the boundless riches of Christ, 9 and to make plain to ...read more

Scripture: Ephesians 3:7-13

Denomination: *other