Sermons on Ron Rose:

A Psalm Of Thanksgiving

Contributed by Shawn Rose on Jul 8, 2008

This psalm that David sings is a combination of parts of Psalms 105, 96, 106 and contains the four elements that should be present in true thanksgiving

A PSALM OF THANKSGIVING Text: 1 Chronicles 16:7 – 36 Introduction: • Ark represented presence and glory of God • Philistines had captured Ark at Shiloh and displayed it for several months in Philistia • Dagon bows and is broken, men of the city develop tumors and some die • Sent the Ark to Beth ...read more

Scripture: 1 Chronicles 16:7-36

Denomination: Baptist

Addicted To The Ministry

Contributed by Shawn Rose on Jul 8, 2008

The four signs of an addiction are also the four components of a meaningful ministry

ADDICTED TO THE MINISTRY Text: 1 Corinthians 16:13 – 16 Introduction: • Ministry = “service” o To God (Playing an instrument) o To other Christians (Deacon) o To the unsaved (Prison ministry) o To those in need (Counseling) • Addicted = Old English for “devoted” • Four ...read more

Scripture: 1 Corinthians 16:13-16

Denomination: Baptist

Be A Man

Contributed by Shawn Rose on Jul 28, 2008

Men, our families desperately need us to "be a man." What does that mean, exactly? The Bible provides us four descriptions of what it means to "be a man."

BE A MAN Text: 1 Corinthians 16:13 Introduction: •“Quit you like men” means “Be a man” •What does it mean to be a man? Body: 1. Be a Protector – Mark 3:27 •Protect them physically oCrime: ¼ million child abductions every year 1,700,000 adult ...read more

Scripture: 1 Corinthians 16:13

Denomination: Baptist

Be An Example

Contributed by Shawn Rose on Jul 28, 2008

Timothy was the pastor of the church at Ephesus. He was probably between 30 and 40 years old, and he had a problem. The elders in leadership at the church were all over 40 years old, and were not taking Timothy seriously because of his age. Paul’s advi

BE AN EXAMPLE Text: 1 Timothy 4:12 Introduction: •Timothy was the pastor of the church at Ephesus •Timothy was probably between 30 and 40 years old •Elders in leadership, all over 40 years old, not taking Timothy seriously •Paul’s advice: earn their respect by being an example in ...read more

Scripture: 1 Timothy 4:12

Denomination: Baptist

Six Snapshots Of A Gospel Writer Series

Contributed by Shawn Rose on Jul 28, 2008

Photo albums contain snapshots of a person’s life…years may pass between one picture and the next. The Scriptures give us 6 snapshots of the life of John Mark, the Gospel writer.

HE CAME TO SERVE AND TO SAVE Six Snapshots of a Gospel Writer Text: The Gospel According to Saint Mark Introduction: •Photo albums contain snapshots of a person’s life…years may pass between one picture and the next •Scriptures give us 6 snapshots of the life of John Mark •John is ...read more

Scripture: Mark 1:1

Denomination: Baptist

Have You Heard The Good News About Jesus? Series

Contributed by Shawn Rose on Jul 28, 2008

The word "gospel" means "good news." Have you heard the good news about Jesus?

HAVE YOU HEARD THE GOOD NEWS ABOUT JESUS? Text: Mark 1:1 – 15 Introduction: •We all like to get good news •“It’s a boy!” “You’ve just won $1 million in the Publisher’s Clearinghouse Sweepstakes!” “I just saved a bundle of money on my car insurance by switching to GEICO!” •Gospel = ...read more

Scripture: Mark 1:1-15

Denomination: Baptist

Have You Answered The Call To Ministry? Series

Contributed by Shawn Rose on Jul 28, 2008

Jesus called Simon, Andrew, James, and John to ministry because they met four requirements. Those who want to be used by God today must meet those same four requirements.

HAVE YOU ANSWERED THE CALL TO MINISTRY? Text: Mark 1:14 – 20 Introduction: •Matthew 4:25 “And there followed him great multitudes of people from Galilee, and from Decapolis, and from Jerusalem, and from Judaea, and from beyond Jordan.” •There were multitudes that followed Jesus and ...read more

Scripture: Mark 1:14-20

Denomination: Baptist

He Speaks With Authority Series

Contributed by Shawn Rose on Jul 28, 2008

Jesus has the authority to take care of your problems with Satan, physical illness, psychological problems, and of course, spiritual problems.

HE SPEAKS WITH AUTHORITY Text: Mark 1:21 – 2:12; read 1:21, 22, 32 – 39 Introduction: •Once when I was a substitute teacher, I was given the task of making 300 students sit quietly in the gymnasium at lunch time •I was not able to do it, but the principal came in, shouted, and they all ...read more

Denomination: Baptist

Why Does He Eat And Drink With Publicans And Sinners? Series

Contributed by Shawn Rose on Aug 3, 2008

In the short story of Levi’s call, we find that no one is too sinful to be beyond the grace and love of Jesus.

WHY DOES HE EAT AND DRINK WITH PUBLICANS AND SINNERS? Text: Mark 2:13 – 22 Introduction: • How would you feel if we put a sign outside of our church that said “Homosexuals welcome”? • What about if Jim took the bus and brought back 5 drunks next Sunday morning? • What if we announced that we ...read more

Scripture: Mark 2:13-22

Denomination: Baptist

Bad Kids Of The Bible: Shelomith's Son Series

Contributed by Shawn Rose on Feb 19, 2011

Part 2 of a series of sermons inspired by the book "Bad Kids of the Bible and What They Can Teach Us" by Thomas J. Craughwell.

BAD KIDS OF THE BIBLE: SHELOMITH’S SON Text: Leviticus 24:10 – 23 Although I don’t really want to do it, I feel led to share something about myself that I am completely ashamed of. Back several years ago, when I taught eighth grade at McKell Middle School, I had a class of ...read more

Scripture: Leviticus 24:10-23

Denomination: Baptist

The Most Important Thing In The World

Contributed by Shawn Rose on Feb 19, 2011

Don’t coast through life hoping that staying out of trouble and occasionally doing a good deed will be enough when it counts. Stop being a “casual Christian”, and start having a relationship with the God of the universe.

THE MOST IMPORTANT THING IN THE WORLD Ecclesiastes 2:1 – 11 What is the most important thing in the world? The scripture I just read was written by Solomon, who was the richest, wisest, and most influential king of Israel. If you were paying attention, you heard Solomon say that he had it ...read more

Scripture: Ecclesiastes 2:1-11

Denomination: Baptist

The Lord Is My Shepherd And My King

Contributed by Shawn Rose on Feb 27, 2011

The Lord is my shepherd and my king. Is He yours?

THE LORD IS MY SHEPHERD AND MY KING Text: Psalm 23 A mom was concerned about her kindergarten son walking to school and he didn't want his mother to walk with him. She wanted to know that he was safe, yet give him the feeling that he had independence. So she had an idea how to handle it. She ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 23:1-6

Denomination: Baptist

What To Do When Faced With A Crisis

Contributed by Shawn Rose on Jan 16, 2011

Jesus' actions in Gethsemane show us what to do when faced with a crisis in our lives.

WHAT TO DO WHEN FACED WITH A CRISIS Text: Mark 14:32 – 42 Have you ever been faced with a crisis? Most of us have, and if you haven’t, chances are that you will sooner or later. Maybe it was the death of a loved one, or a struggle with a terminal illness. Maybe it was the loss of ...read more

Scripture: Mark 14:32-42

Denomination: Baptist

Living In Troubled Times

Contributed by Shawn Rose on Jan 29, 2011

It seems like the society we live in continues to worsen every day. David felt the same way about the day he lived in. By looking at how David handled his ungodly surroundings, we can get some clues as to how we should respond to ours.

LIVING IN TROUBLED TIMES Text: Psalm 12 It was a dangerous time. The nation was under attack from all directions. Leaders were corrupt and did many vile things. The religious leaders were unfaithful to God, and led God’s people astray. People were killing their own family members. ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 12:1-8

Denomination: Baptist

Bad Kids Of The Bible: Cain Series

Contributed by Shawn Rose on Feb 5, 2011

First of a series of sermons inspired by the book "Bad Kids of the Bible and What They Can Teach Us" by Thomas J. Craughwell.

BAD KIDS OF THE BIBLE: CAIN Text: Genesis 4:1 – 16 Before I get into this morning’s sermon, I’d like to show you three videos. We’ve had a lot of bad weather this winter, and lots of snow and ice can weight down trees and make them dangerous. This first video is ...read more

Scripture: Genesis 4:1-16

Denomination: Baptist