Sermons on Standing On The Rock:

Persevering Through Trials Series

Contributed by Brian Bill on Feb 5, 2019

Trials that test us will toughen our faith if we don’t allow temptations to trip us up. Trials from without and temptations from within are no match for the Christian who stands in truth from above.

Persevering Through Trials February 2-3, 2019 James 1:1-18 Rev. Brian Bill A man who filed an insurance claim was asked for additional information from the company. Here’s his response. I am a bricklayer by trade. On the date of the accident I was working alone on the roof of a new six-story ...read more

Scripture: James 1:1-18, Genesis 3:12-13, Job 1:22, 1 Peter 5:8

Denomination: Baptist

Fearless Parenting

Contributed by Jason Jones on Jun 11, 2012

Fearless Parenting according to God and not this world. You and I should be willing to stand firm upon the principles of our faith against the government or against the culture or against our families, even when it could cost us greatly. That is when you

Text: Heb 11:23, Title: Fearless Parenting, Date/Place: 6/10/12, AM 1. Opening illustration: Catholic test of fire video from YouTube 2. Background to passage: the writer is giving us more examples of faith that overcomes. What’s in view here is not saving faith, but triumphant faith in the midst ...read more

Scripture: Hebrews 11:23

Denomination: Baptist

Praying With Jesus: Hallowed Be Your Name Series

Contributed by Vic Folkert on Apr 15, 2019

God's name stands for him. When we pray for his name to be hallowed, 1) We are saying that he is the foundation of our lives, and 2) We are committing ourselves to show his holiness by our worship and actions in the world.

PRAYING LIKE JESUS: Hallowed Be Your Name In Luke 11:1-2, we read, “One day Jesus was praying in a certain place. When he finished, one of his disciples said to him, ‘Lord, teach us to pray’ … He said to them, ‘When you pray, say: “Father, hallowed be your name.”’ Jesus wants us to pray that ...read more

Scripture: Luke 11:1-4, Romans 2:24, 1 Peter 2:12

Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

The Songs Of Ascent – Part 7 – Psalm 125 – The Unmovable Mountain And The Righteous And The Wicked Series

Contributed by Ron Ferguson on Feb 17, 2023

Mt Zion was a comforting security for the pilgrims. It means our stability too. Wickedness rules our nations but we must uphold the scepter of righteousness and do good to one another for God does good for us. Contrast of good and evil.

THE SONGS OF ASCENT – PART 7 – PSALM 125 – THE UNMOVABLE MOUNTAIN AND THE RIGHTEOUS AND THE WICKED Psalm 125 A Song of Ascents [A]. THE GREAT SIMILE – THE MIGHTY COMPARISON {{Psalm 125:1 “Those who trust in the LORD are as Mount Zion, which cannot be moved, but abides forever.”}} We take ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 125:1-5, Luke 21:37, Matthew 26:34, Matthew 24:3, Acts 1:12, Zechariah 14:4, Acts 1:11, Romans 9:33, Psalm 5:12, Psalm 32:10, 2 Timothy 3:13, 2 Timothy 3:12, Romans 3:10-12, Psalm 14:1-3, Galatians 6:9-10, Romans 12:21, Jeremiah 6:16, Proverbs 22:28, Deuteronomy 19:14, Hosea 5:10, Psalm 122:6  (view more)  (view less)

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Sing A New Song Series

Contributed by Darian Catron on Jul 19, 2015

The Bible teaches us to sing a "New Song" to the Lord. What this is basically saying is that our praise should be fresh and new because God's mercy are new every morning and He is still working in the lives of those who follow in faith and obedience.

SERMON TITLE- “Sing a New Song” SERMON SERIES or OCCASION- Final Words DATE- July 19, 2015 LOCATION- Shelbyville Christian Church INTRODUCTION: Illustration/Story/Quote/Statistic- I love music! Music is an important part of our lives. You think about all the places and things we ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 40:1-3, Psalm 96:1-2, Psalm 98:1-6, Psalm 149:1-4

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Nearer My God To Thee Series

Contributed by Jeff Strite on Mar 29, 2009

The "Holy Place" was the ultimate place of worship for Old Testament Priests. What was it about the furniture in this room that God wanted to teach us?

OPEN: One Sunday morning an old cowboy entered a church just before services were to begin. Although the old man and his clothes were spotlessly clean, he wore jeans, a denim shirt and boots that were very worn and ragged. In his hand he carried a worn out old hat and an equally worn out bible. ...read more

Scripture: Exodus 25:23-40

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Sermon # 4 - Seek To Please God Series

Contributed by Andrew Dixon on Aug 30, 2024

Often we miss out on God’s call for our lives when we disobey the Lord or choose to please people over God. As a church may we not shun our responsibility to proclaim Christ, but stand up boldly to proclaim Christ and the good news of the Gospel.

We read in Jonah 1:4, “Then the LORD sent a great wind over the sea, and a severe storm broke out. It seemed as if the ship were about to break up.” (ISV) As we continue these studies on the life of Jonah, we will be pleasantly surprised to know that there is a lot that we as a church can learn ...read more

Scripture: Jonah 1:4, 1 Samuel 15:30, John 3:1-2, John 12:42-43, John 19:38, Matthew 26:69-70  (view more)  (view less)

Denomination: Other

Sermon # 45 - The Two Sons Series

Contributed by Andrew Dixon on Aug 20, 2025

Abraham had two sons, one born according to the flesh and the other according to God’s promise. Both of them were in complete contrast to each other. It is not enough if we are born according to the flesh, because the Lord demands that we are born again through the Holy Spirit.

For today’s meditation we will look at Galatians 4:22-23, “Scripture says that Abraham had two sons, one by a woman who was a slave and the other by a free woman. Now, the son of the slave woman was conceived in a natural way, but the son of the free woman was conceived through a promise [made to ...read more

Scripture: Galatians 4:22-23, Genesis 17:1, Genesis 17:16-19, Genesis 21:6, Romans 9:7-8  (view more)  (view less)

Denomination: Other

Go! And Live In The Peace Of Justification - Romans 5:1 Series

Contributed by Dean Courtier on Oct 30, 2025

Every generation searches for peace, not the kind the world gives through distraction or denial, but peace with God, purchased and guaranteed by Jesus Christ.

Go! And Live in the Peace of Justification - Romans 5:1 Romans 5:1 (NLT) — “Therefore, since we have been made right in God’s sight by faith, we have peace with God because of what Jesus Christ our Lord has done for us.” Introduction: The Search for Real Peace Every generation searches for ...read more

Scripture: Romans 5:1-2, Romans 5:10, 2 Corinthians 5:21, Ephesians 2:14, Romans 10:9, Philippians 4:7  (view more)  (view less)

Denomination: Pentecostal

"Saints Both Weak And Strong" Romans Pt. 20 Series

Contributed by Michael Mccartney on Sep 6, 2007

Romans 14 challenges the “Saint” to look out for their brothers and sisters in Christ and to make sure that they don’t become a stumbling block or obstacle. They need to do this because one day they will stand before the Judgment Seat of Christ and give a

“Saints Both Weak and Strong!” Romans pt. 20 Opening Illustration: Louie Giglio: What is God’s Purpose for My Life? From Blue Fish Tv.com Point: Our teacher in this illustration helps us to see that the purpose for my life is also wrapped up in the way I live my life on a daily basis. It deals ...read more

Scripture: Romans 14:1-22

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Judas' Apostatizing Fulfilled Series

Contributed by John Lowe on Feb 23, 2017

“Peter stood up” means Peter standing up, or rising. This is a customary expression in the Scriptures when one begins to do something, “I will arise and go to my father…” (Luke 15:18; KJV). Peter, was respected as the chief apostle . . .

May 23, 2013 By: Tom Lowe Series: The Early Church Title: Judas' Apostatizing Fulfilled Scripture: Acts 1:15-20 Acts 1.15-20 (KJV) 15 And in those days Peter stood up in the midst of the disciples, and said, (the number of names together were about an hundred and twenty,) 16 ...read more

Scripture: Acts 1:15-20

Denomination: Baptist

Psalm 34:20-22 - Part 8 – Delivered And Kept; The Redeemed Have Refuge In The Lord But The Wicked Are Condemned Series

Contributed by Ron Ferguson on Mar 6, 2025

The God of deliverance keeps His sheep so none is lost; not one bone broken. Delivered through death to the presence of the Lord. Also we look at degrees of punishment and how it stands in judgement for the wicked. We must reach out to the lost, more than condemn them.

PSALM 34:20-22 - PART 8 – DELIVERED AND KEPT; THE REDEEMED HAVE REFUGE IN THE LORD BUT THE WICKED ARE CONDEMNED With this message we come to the end of this study in Psalm 34. I have obtained much blessing from the series I wanted to share in the 8 sermons. [1]. UNDER 24 HOUR CARE {{Psalm ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 34:19-20, Galatians 1:4, John 19:36, Romans 15:30-31, Hebrews 9:27, Luke 12:47-48, Revelation 20:11-12, Psalm 1:6, Ezekiel 3:17-18, 1 Thessalonians 1:9-10, Psalm 34:22, Isaiah 32:2  (view more)  (view less)

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

When Bad Things Happen? Is God Really In Control? Series

Contributed by Michael Mccartney on Aug 13, 2020

The Body of Christ needs to learn how to administer “Good Grief” in loss, in crisis and in trauma situations of life. We need to build our lives on the right foundation so that when crisis and trials come we stand strong in Him and not fall.

Video from BluefishTv: “Faith Tested” When Bad Things Happen? Is God really in control? Opening thought: My sermon today is in response to a questions that was asked me a while back. Thesis: The Body of Christ needs to learn how to administer “Good Grief” in loss, in crisis and in trauma ...read more

Scripture: James 1:2-5, 1 Peter 1:6-7, 1 Peter 4:12-13, Acts 7:54-60

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

The World’s Most Dangerous Profession - James 3:1-2 Series

Contributed by Darrell Ferguson on Sep 23, 2021

This passage stands out because teaching is so highly valued throughout the New Testament. Why is it discouraged here? James considered himself a teacher and was teaching even as he penned these words about not many should be teachers.

James 3:1 Not many of you should presume to be teachers, my brothers, because you know that we who teach will be judged more strictly. 2 We all stumble in many ways. If anyone is never at fault in what he says, he is a perfect man, able to keep his whole body in check. Introduction: We Talk a ...read more

Scripture: James 3:1-2

Even So

Contributed by Larry Grant on Mar 2, 2024

Paul is teaching us that just as God did not call Elijah to live in a cave, He did not call you to live a defeated life but to stand up for the Lord. God did not save you for you to be discouraged and depressed, but to know that you are called and chosen.

Romans 11:2-5 (NKJV) “Even So” March 3, 2024 The Response – YOU ARE FOREKNOWN “God has not cast away His people whom He foreknew” – Jeremiah 1:5 “Before I formed you in the womb I knew you, before you were born I set you apart...” God does not make bad investments; God does not make mistakes! His ...read more

Scripture: Romans 11:2-5

Denomination: Baptist