Sermons on Smitten Rock:

Rivers Of Living Waters Series

Contributed by Dennis Davidson on Oct 20, 2008

Tabernacles was a popular festival rich in symbolism. It was a memorial to the wilderness journey & God’s provision of water from a rock. The water poured on the sacrificial rock altar of the temple represented the life giving water flowing from God.

JOHN 7:37-39 RIVERS OF LIVING WATER [Deuteronomy 31:9-13] Tabernacles was a popular festival rich in symbolism. Each day of the feast of booths included a water ceremony in which a procession of priests descended to the south border of the city to the Gihon Spring (which flowed ...read more

Scripture: John 7:37-39, John 37:7-39, John 8:1-11, Revelation 22:1-7

Denomination: Baptist

Here's The Proof

Contributed by Paul Decker on May 5, 2002

Jesus proves His identity.

HERE’S THE PROOF John 5:30-47 S: Jesus Th: Witnesses to Jesus Pr: JESUS PROVES HIS IDENTITY. ?: How? KW: Witnesses (appealing to witnesses) TS: We will find in our study of John 5:30-47, four witnesses that Jesus uses to prove His identity. The ____ witness that Jesus uses to prove His identity ...read more

Scripture: John 5:30-47

Denomination: Baptist

Sibling Rivalries Series

Contributed by Shawn Drake on Jan 27, 2003

This is the 11th sermon in the series "Church On The Rocks". This sermons looks at the need for unity in the church.

Sunday Morning February 2, 2003 Bel Aire Baptist Church Series: ¡§Church On The Rocks¡¨ [#11] SIBLING RIVALRIES 1 Corinthians 6:1-11 Introduction: 1. Several weeks ago, my family was all together. There were uncles, aunts, cousins, parents, in-laws, etc¡K all there. We were at mom¡¦s ...read more

Scripture: 1 Corinthians 6:1-11

Denomination: Baptist

Some Questions I Would Like To Ignore Series

Contributed by Shawn Drake on Feb 4, 2003

This is the 12th sermon in the series "Church On The Rocks". This sermon looks at divorce, singleness, and sex.

Sunday Morning February 9, 2003 Bel Aire Baptist Church Series: ¡§Church On The Rocks¡¨ [#12] SOME QUESTIONS I WOULD LIKE TO IGNORE 1 Corinthians 6:12-7:40 Introduction: 1. As we continue in our study in 1 Corinthians I knew we would get to some passages that I would want to skip and ...read more

Scripture: Mark 10:2-12

Denomination: Baptist

How Firm A Foundation!

Contributed by Toby Powers on Jan 25, 2006

We as saints have a firm foundation in a society that is reeling and rocking from the storms of this world.

From the Desk of Pastor Toby Powers Truth Baptist Church Bremen, GA How Firm A Foundation! Isaiah 28:14-16 Intro: In these verses we see the position of the people: v. 14- Prominent Men (rule the people), he is speaking to the leadership of Israel v. 15- Prideful Men (it shall not come unto us), ...read more

Scripture: Isaiah 28:14-16, 2 Timothy 2:19

Denomination: Baptist

Construction

Contributed by Tim Zingale on May 23, 2005

A sermon for the 2nd Sunday after Pentecost Building your house upon the Rock

2nd Sunday after Pentecost Proper 4 Matthew 7: 21-29 Romans 3:22-28 "Construction" 21 ¶ "Not every one who says to me, ’Lord, Lord,’ shall enter the kingdom of heaven, but he who does the will of my Father who is in heaven. 22 On that day many will say to me, ’Lord, Lord, did we not prophesy ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 7:21-29

Denomination: Lutheran

Our Regret Is Replaced Series

Contributed by Curry Pikkaart on Dec 9, 2010

When throwing rocks womn't cut it, what do we do?

“When Heaven Comes Down…Our Regret Is Replaced” Gen. 28:1-22 In the movie Forrest Gump, Forrest has a lifetime friendship with Ginny. In one scene, when both of them are grown and Ginny is just beginning to retreat from her lifestyle of sex and drugs, they are walking down a dirt ...read more

Scripture: Genesis 28:10-22

Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

What To Do When Your World Seems To Crumble

Contributed by Rodney Kelley on Sep 15, 2009

When the hardship of life comes your way, tell it to Jesus. He is our Rock.

Intro. This has been a year of great grace. God has been good. This has been a year of turmoil, people concerned over the economy, even though we know God is in control. This year has been a year of defeat in some sense, because we have seen wicked people be elected to our high offices across ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 14:1-12

Denomination: Baptist

Building A Solid Foundation Series

Contributed by Brian Laker on Feb 25, 2008

Are you on a Solid Foundation? You are either on rock of Jesus or you are still on unsettled ground.

BUILDING A SOLID FOUNDATION HEBREWS 5:11-6:12 INTRODUCTION TURN TO YOUR NEIGHBOR AND SAY: IS YOUR FOUNDATION SOLID? (5) WARNINGS IN HEBREWS (2:1-4)-“DON’T NEGLECT CHRIST’S MESSAGE” (3:7-4:13)-“DON’T DOUBT GOD’S PROMISES” (5:11-6:13)-“DON’T BE SPIRITUALLY IMMATURE” ...read more

Denomination: Baptist

Can God Make A Rock So Big He Can't Lift It?

Contributed by Alex Mcfarland on Jun 28, 2006

Essentially, the questioner is asking, “Is there any way that the God who can make all things can make a rock so big that the God who can lift all things cannot lift it?” Worded this way, the inconsistency and meaningless nature of the question is reveale

Can God Make a Rock So Big He Can’t Lift It? by Alex McFarland I had just finished speaking at the Spirit West Coast festival and was enjoying the sunny California weather when I noticed a group of teens huddled together, whispering to one another. Curious, I watched while a boy of about 16 ...read more

Scripture: Isaiah 55:8

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Between A Rock And A Hard Place: What To Do When You Cannot Fight Or Flee!

Contributed by Otis Mcmillan on May 26, 2022

Between a rock and a hard, your options are limited. Candid advise: When you cannot fight or flee, learn to play dead; learn to trust God, yourself and count on your comrades and finally, keep hope alive. A cover for recovery!

Sermon – Between a Rock and A Hard Place Text: Acts 14:19-24 “Then some Jews arrived from Antioch and Iconium and won the crowds to their side. They stoned Paul and dragged him out of town, thinking he was dead. 20 But as the believers[a] gathered around him, he got up and went back into the town. ...read more

Scripture: Acts 14:19-24, 1 Peter 5:8, Ecclesiastes 4:9-12, 2 Timothy 3:11-12, 2 Timothy 4:7-8  (view more)  (view less)

Denomination: Methodist

Rock And Role: Another Brick In The Wall - 1 Peter 2:4-5a Series

Contributed by Darrell Ferguson on Dec 9, 2024

You won't understand the purpose of your life very well until you have a thorough understanding of the nature of the Church.

1 Peter 2:4 As you come to him, the living Stone--rejected by men but chosen by God and precious to him-- 5 you also, like living stones, are being built into a spiritual house to be a holy priesthood, offering spiritual sacrifices acceptable to God through Jesus Christ. 6 For in Scripture it says: ...read more

Scripture: 1 Peter 2:4-5

For The Glory Of Your Name: A Prayer When You've Hit Rock Bottom Series

Contributed by Paul Dayao on Sep 13, 2025

A concise direct answer: This raw lament teaches us how to pray when we've hit rock bottom, showing that our most powerful appeal in the face of shameful suffering is to ask God to act, not just for our sake, but for the glory of His own great name.

Introduction: The Pain of Shame There is a profound difference between pain and shame. Pain is a clean wound; shame is an infection that spreads deep into our soul. The pain of losing a job is one thing; the shame of facing your family and neighbors day after day is another. Pain hurts the body, ...read more

Denomination: Baptist

Medicine From Above

Contributed by Daniel Olukoya on Feb 14, 2011

Isaiah 53: 4-5 says, “Surely he hath borne our griefs, and carried our sorrows: yet we did esteem him stricken, smitten of God, and afflicted. But he was wounded for our transgressions, he was bruised for our iniquities: the chastisement of our peace was

MEDICINE FROM ABOVE Dr. D. K. Olukoya Isaiah 53: 4-5 says, “Surely he hath borne our griefs, and carried our sorrows: yet we did esteem him stricken, smitten of God, and afflicted. But he was wounded for our transgressions, he was bruised for our iniquities: the chastisement of our peace ...read more

Scripture: Isaiah 53:4-5, Psalm 103:3

Denomination: Pentecostal

God's Christmas Gift - Part Iii Series

Contributed by Tom Maines on Dec 18, 2001

God gave the world the indescribable gift of His Son - Jesus Christ

Sermon: December 9, 2001 Title: The Gift Of God – Part III Text: Eph 2:8 For by grace are ye saved through faith; and that not of yourselves: it is the gift of God: Romans 6:23 For the wages of sin is death; but the gift of God is eternal life through Jesus Christ our Lord. John 4:10 Jesus answered ...read more

Scripture: Ephesians 2:8, John 4:10

Denomination: Baptist