Sermons on Smitten Rock:

Kicking The Sides Out Of The Box Series

Contributed by Guy Mcgraw on Jan 31, 2001

Changing the mindset of what it means to be t he people of God

Flat Earth: At one time everybody believed, comfortable theory that seemed right. Globe makes no sense to me. When evidence countered that theory people became upset. GOD IS FLAT: safe, easy, and comfortable ideas of God which are predictable and securely locked in our own little theological ...read more

Scripture: Romans 9:15-33

Showdown In The Sanctuary

Contributed by Charles Trout on May 25, 2001

A young boys affection for Western Pictures turns into an illustration of the showdown between David and Goliath. Our Churches are following the scripts of the old serial western films and the characters are identified!

My Father grew up in the early Fifties and like most youngsters Saturday afternoons found him at the theater for the matinee which usually consisted of the great westerns of the time. These westerns have been a part my growing up as well. My Father’s terminology for a good western movie is a ...read more

Scripture: 1 Samuel 17:1-51

Denomination: Baptist

Lessons From The Chicken Pen

Contributed by Roger Griffith on Aug 21, 2003

Perhaps we can learn some things about ourselves as we see the interactions of a hen house? A fun sermon with some good insights.

LESSONS FROM THE CHICKEN PEN TEXT: Matt 23:37 "O Jerusalem, Jerusalem, thou that killest the prophets, and stonest them which are sent unto thee, how often would I have gathered thy children together, even as a hen gathereth her chickens under her wings, and ye would not!" INTRODUCTION: A. THE ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 23:37

The Journey Of The Wise Man!

Contributed by Victor Ramlall on Dec 15, 2011

In our journey through life we can learn much from the wise men's journey to see the Christ newly born King of the Jews.

Mat 2:1-12 Now when Jesus was born in Bethlehem of Judaea in the days of Herod the king, behold, there came wise men from the east to Jerusalem, 2 Saying, Where is he that is born King of the Jews? for we have seen his star in the east, and are come to worship him. 3 When Herod the king had ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 2:1-12

Denomination: Pentecostal

Lost And Found Series

Contributed by David Henderson on Nov 25, 2007

Jesus tells us that there is nothing more important than finding things that are lost. More than anything lost things matter to God.

“Lost and Found” Luke 15: 11-31 The boss of a large company was having some problems with one of his computers and he needed to call one of his employees one evening at home. He dialed the number and he was greeted with a child’s voice speaking very softly. The boss said, is your daddy home? He ...read more

Scripture: Luke 15:11-31

Denomination: Baptist

How Close Do You Want To Get?

Contributed by Mike Rickman on Dec 1, 2007

God is inviting you to get as close as you dare to get.

December 2, 2007 Evening Service Text: Exodus 33:7-23 Subject: The Presence of God Title: How Close Do You Want to Get? I have known a lot of different people. When I worked in a factory as a young man I think I knew every one of the 200+ people that worked there. When I worked in construction ...read more

Scripture: Exodus 33:7-23

Denomination: Assembly Of God

Creating Community In The Church

Contributed by Richard Mcnair on Oct 4, 2007

You can eliminate strife by focusing on HOW TO… I. PROGRESS the Gospel II. PROTECT the Gospel III. PLAN the Gospel IV. PROCLAIM the Gospel

The Drucker Foundation for Nonprofit Management has uncovered 5 common success factors IN BUILDING Community. In analyzing 68 Non Profit Organizations, (1) The ones who have results aim at results. They have a very clear definition of and concentration on what they are trying to accomplish. (2) ...read more

Scripture: Philippians 1:12-30

Denomination: Baptist

Veterans Of Spiritual Warfare

Contributed by Mike Rickman on Nov 9, 2007

We celebrate Veteran’s Day remembering those who have served to keep us free. Now, you need to remember our VSW’s - Veterans of Spiritual Warfare - and make up your mind to be one.

November 11, 2007 Morning Worship Text: Deuteronomy 32:30-31 Subject: Spiritual warfare Title: Veterans of Spiritual Warfare Today we celebrate Veteran’s day – the day set aside to honor all who have served their country in the military. I would like all of military people to stand as we thank ...read more

Scripture: Deuteronomy 32:30-31

Denomination: Assembly Of God

Peter, Our Brother In Faith Series

Contributed by Ed Taylor on Apr 7, 2008

Peter, Our Encouraging Brother in the Faith!”

1. NEVER once does God ever sugar coat the men & woman He’s chosen to use. Plainly he writes through the pen of Paul: 1 Cor. 1.27 But God has chosen the foolish things of the world to put to shame the wise, and God has chosen the weak things of the world to put to shame the things which are mighty; ...read more

Scripture: 1 Peter 1:1

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Sowing In Good Soil

Contributed by William D. Brown on Mar 27, 2008

sowing the Good Seed, the word of God

SOWING THE SEED OF THE WORD OF GOD IN GOOD GROUND Today lord willing I’ll try & talk a little about the parable we find in matt. 13: to do with sowing seed, the word of God. Matthew 13:1- 9 Listen as I read the 1st 9 verses; 1 The same day ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 13:1-9

Denomination: Baptist

Unchanging Faith In A Changing World

Contributed by Ray Ellis on Sep 17, 2007

If the Apostles were living today I believe they would see all the advancement in technology as more ways to get the good news of the gospel out to the world.

Unchanging Faith in a Changing World I Peter 3:13-17 If the Apostles were living today I believe they would see all the advancement in technology as more ways to get the good news of the gospel out to the world. Researchers tell us that over 50% of Americans own cell phones, 70% own personal ...read more

Scripture: 1 Peter 3:13-17

Denomination: Free Methodist

How's Your Soil? Series

Contributed by Tom Fuller on Jan 10, 2010

Jesus presents a familiar story with a real spiritual punch - take a listen and figure out if you are rocky, weedy, pathy, or pliable. It may be more significant than you ever dreamed.

Last winter I collected bags of leaves as a covering and mulch for our garden. I got the bags from a street corner where someone had raked them off their lawn. I spread them around and was satisfied. Then in the spring when it was time to plant our beans, pumpkins, tomatoes, and cucumbers, a ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 13:1-23

Denomination: Calvary Chapel

Trying Hard To See God

Contributed by Fred Mueller on Oct 25, 2002

Applying Moses request to see God’s face, but being allowed only to see God’s back, to our lives and faith.

The Reformed Church of Locust Valley Pentecost XXII October 20, 2002 Ex. 33:12-23, Mt. 22:15-22 “Trying Hard to See God” “…I will cover you with my hand until I have passed by; then I shall take away my hand, and you shall see my ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 22:15-22, Exodus 33:12-23

Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

Miracle Gro

Contributed by Marilyn Murphree on Mar 22, 2007

Several things are robbing us from producing a fruitful crop in our life. Identify what is missing and add the Miracle Gro today.

March, 2007 “Miracle Gro” Matthew 13:1-23 INTRODUCTION: In rural Palestine the seed was sown in broadcast fashion and the sowing PRECEDED the plowing. The sower deliberately sowed the seed in the path, in rocky places, and among thorns as well as in the good ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 13:1-23

Denomination: Methodist

Salvation Power In The Complete Word Of God Part Ii

Contributed by H. Junior Beasley on Nov 25, 2012

Learning How to operate In the Power of the Word of God, Taking Ownership of His Word.

Recap very Quickly we have the ownership of Gods Word and Jesus went back to be the Word. Joh 17:1 These words spake Jesus, and lifted up his eyes to heaven, and said, Father, the hour is come; glorify thy Son, that thy Son also may glorify thee: Joh 17:2 As thou hast given him power over all ...read more

Scripture: John 17:1-5

Denomination: Assembly Of God