Sermons on Rose Of Sharon:

The Identifying Mark Of A True Believer

Contributed by Shawn Rose on Jan 20, 2009

We can sometimes be fooled by people who claim to be Christians but really have no relationship with Christ, but Jesus revealed a way that we could identify true believers.

THE IDENTIFYING MARK OF A TRUE DISCIPLE Text: John 15:1 – 8 Introduction: • When I was a kid I used to watch a game show called “To Tell the Truth” • Three contestants appeared, all claiming to be the same person, and a panel of judges had to guess who was the real person by that ...read more

Scripture: John 15:1-8

Denomination: Baptist

The Difference Between Christianity And Religion

Contributed by Shawn Rose on Jun 14, 2009

On the road to Damascus, Saul learned the difference between Christianity and religion.

THE DIFFERENCE BETWEEN CHRISTIANITY AND RELIGION Text: Acts 9:1 – 9 Introduction: • Do you know the difference between Christianity and religion? (answer later) • How many of you are currently in a “relationship?” • Picture of my wife o Began dating May 1, 1988 o Married August 4, 1989 • I have ...read more

Scripture: Acts 9:1-9, John 3:1-16

Denomination: Baptist

The Doctrine Of Adoption

Contributed by Shawn Rose on Jun 21, 2009

Paul explains the doctrine of adoption to the Galatians.

THE DOCTRINE OF ADOPTION Text: Galatians 4:1 – 7 Introduction: • Before and after commercials: weight loss, wrinkle cream, exercise equipment, teeth whitening • Galatians were Gentile believers that had given lives to the Lord, but had been falsely taught that they had to observe Jewish laws ...read more

Scripture: Galatians 4:1-7

Denomination: Baptist

Three Things To Remember About Satan And His Helpers

Contributed by Shawn Rose on Jun 24, 2009

In the midst of an attack by satan and his forces, we need to remember three things.

THREE THINGS TO REMEMBER ABOUT SATAN AND HIS HELPERS Text: Ephesians 6:10 – 12 Introduction: • Sunday morning March 29, I made a statement – “we are under attack” • In past 6 months: o Dealt with a crime spree in church neighborhood and my neighborhood o Deaths of loved ones o Family members ...read more

Scripture: Ephesians 6:10-12

Denomination: Baptist

Life Lessons

Contributed by Shawn Rose on Jan 1, 2012

Are you so busy preparing for this life that you have completely forgotten about the next one?

LIFE LESSONS Text: Luke 12:13 – 34 In the short time that Jesus walked upon the earth, He taught many life lessons: • We should treat others the way that we want to be treated ourselves. • We should love God, our neighbors, and our enemies. • We should forgive others just ...read more

Scripture: Luke 12:13-34

Denomination: Baptist

Looking For The Messiah

Contributed by Shawn Rose on Jan 28, 2012

Just as Simeon awoke every morning asking, "Is this the day that I will see the Messiah?" we should live every day looking for Jesus to return.

LOOKING FOR THE MESSIAH Text: Luke 2:21 – 40 Show powerpoint of Tonya’s baby ultrasound. Let me introduce you to the newest Campbell child. Although a name hasn’t been decided yet, Remy, Hadley, and Hannah are among the possibilities. We know that she is a girl, even though ...read more

Scripture: Luke 2:21-40

Denomination: Baptist

Mary's Alabaster Box

Contributed by Shawn Rose on Nov 28, 2010

What is Jesus worth to you? For Mary, He was worth everything that she possessed. For Judas He was worth 30 pieces of silver.

MARY’S ALABASTER BOX Text: Mark 14:1 – 11 Someone once said that worship is the act of sacrificially giving to Jesus something that is precious to us. What would that be for you? Your money? Your time? Your job? For the woman described in this scripture, it was a container of ...read more

Scripture: Mark 14:1-11, Matthew 26:6-13, Luke 7:37-50

Denomination: Baptist

Don't Be A Judas

Contributed by Shawn Rose on Dec 4, 2010

Judas is infamous for betraying our Lord, but we are guilty of betraying Him as well every time we break one of His commandments.

DON’T BE A JUDAS Text: Mark 14:12 – 26 Over the past 21 years, I have had the privilege of teaching over a thousand students. I have lost count of how many Joshes I have taught. Jordan is a popular name too, and as a matter of fact, I have two of them in my classes this year. ...read more

Scripture: Mark 14:12-26

Denomination: Baptist

Predictions And Prophesies

Contributed by Shawn Rose on Dec 18, 2010

Do you know the difference between a prediction and a prophecy? If you don’t, my prayer is that you will before I finish this sermon.

PREDICTIONS AND PROPHECIES Text: Luke 2:1 – 20 Do you know the difference between a prediction and a prophecy? If you don’t, my prayer is that you will before I finish this sermon. We hear predictions every day. If you watched the news this morning, you probably heard a ...read more

Scripture: Luke 2:1-20

Denomination: Baptist

The Difference Between Religion And Discipleship

Contributed by Shawn Rose on Jun 3, 2010

This sermon outlines the difference between people who are religious and true disciples of Christ.

The Difference Between Religion and Discipleship Text: Mark 11:12 – 26 Introduction: Are you a disciple or just a religious person? I. Religious People a. Religious people may look impressive but they produce no fruit (vv. 12 – 14) b. Religious people have different priorities than ...read more

Scripture: Mark 11:12-26

Denomination: Baptist

A Letter From The Lord

Contributed by Shawn Rose on Jun 3, 2010

Jesus sent a letter to the seven churches in Asia...what if He sent a letter to our church?

A LETTER FROM THE LORD Text: Revelation 3:7, 8 Introduction: • What if Jesus wrote us a letter like He did these seven churches in Asia? • Each letter has a commendation, a complaint, and a blessing or promise I. Commendation a. Fellowship b. Acceptance c. Tolerance d. Not ...read more

Scripture: Revelation 3:7-8

Denomination: Baptist

Thank God For Committed Christians!

Contributed by Shawn Rose on Jun 4, 2010

Committed Christians receive the Gospel, become followers of Christ, serve as an example to others, and share the Word with those they meet.

Thank God for Committed Christians Text: 1 Thessalonians 1:1 – 10 Introduction: Thank God for committed Christians! Paul, Silvanus, and Timothy were committed Christians, and they gave thanks to God because of the committed Christians in Thessalonica. (vv. 2 – 4) Because of ...read more

Scripture: 1 Thessalonians 1:1-10

Denomination: Baptist

Noah - Committed To Obeying God Series

Contributed by Shawn Rose on Oct 16, 2011

Part one of a series on committment. Noah is an example of a person that was committed to obeying God. Scriptures are from the New Living Translation.

NOAH – COMMITTED TO OBEYING GOD The Merriam-Webster’s Dictionary says that the word “commit” means “to obligate or pledge oneself.” A person who is committed has made a personal pledge to be faithful to a person, an organization, or an idea. Commitment is ...read more

Denomination: Baptist

Call On God

Contributed by Shawn Rose on Oct 17, 2010

God wants us to call on Him when we are in trouble.

CALL ON GOD Text: Psalm 55:16 Who brought their cell phone tonight? Americans love their cell phones. Remember when phones were just for calling people? Now you can take pictures and movies with your cell phone, you can play games on your cell phone, or even use it to surf the net. For young ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 55:16

Denomination: Baptist

The Parable Of The Wedding Feast

Contributed by Shawn Rose on Nov 6, 2010

There are five important principles for us to learn from the Parable of the Wedding Feast.

THE PARABLE OF THE WEDDING FEAST Text: Matthew 22:1 – 14 Have you ever received an invitation to a party or celebration? The first invitation that I remember receiving was for a birthday party when I was in the seventh grade. Over the years, I have been invited to graduations, weddings, ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 22:1-14

Denomination: Baptist