Sermons on The Cleft Of The Rock:

Watchman What Of The Night?

Contributed by Larry Meador on Sep 15, 2001

A call to both men and women of God to be watchmen of their home, church, and land during this hour of tragedy

Watchman what of the night? Isaiah 21:6,11 (6) For thus hath the Lord said unto me, Go, set a watchman, let him declare what he seeth. (11) The burden of Dumah. He calleth to me out of Seir, Watchman, what of the night? Watchman, what of the night? Matthew 2:18. In Rama was there a voice ...read more

Scripture: Isaiah 21:6-11, Matthew 2:18

Denomination: Pentecostal

Shout Of The Stones

Contributed by Robert Rose on Nov 2, 2002

God’s answer to our worthless worship.

The Shout of a Stone: Remember "the pet rock" craze? How many of you still have a pet rock? I thought it was one of the silliest things man came up with. But then while studying this passage one day I had to stop and re-think : Luke 19:40 But He answered and said to them, “I tell you that if ...read more

Scripture: Luke 19:40

Denomination: Holiness

The Church In The Mind Of God Series

Contributed by Melvin Maughmer, Jr. on May 19, 2006

Is the church today the church that God had in mind. What did God have in mind for the church and what is the true purpose of the church. The church that Jesus built is different then the church today. Part #1

“The Church in the Mind of God” by District Elder M. L. Maughmer, Jr. Opening: “The Church in the Mind of God” This topic speaks greatly within itself. It is the church in the mind of God, not in the mind of man. It is not the church in the mind of some political organization that is ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 16:18

Denomination: Apostolic

Setting Up Your Life To Succeed In The Eyes Of God

Contributed by Grant Van Boeschoten on Feb 14, 2008

1. Success comes when you put God first. 2. Success is obedience to God’s laws, especially the law of love. 3. Success is generational.

Setting up your life to succeed in the eyes of God Grant van Boeschoten December 30th, 2007 Proverbs 3:6 (NCV) 6 Remember the Lord in all you do, and he will give you success. We are at the end of 2007 and a fresh new year is waiting in store for every single one of us. You haven’t made any ...read more

Scripture: Proverbs 3:6

Jesus On Obedience Series

Contributed by David Flowers on Sep 28, 2008

Part 13 of a 13 week series Hearing Jesus Again. This message looks at the key to the Christian life which is obedience.

Jesus On Obedience Part 13 in series Hearing Jesus Again Wildwind Community Church David Flowers August 16, 2008 In 1887 there was a testimony meeting and evangelistic crusade in Brock¬ton, Mass¬a¬chu¬setts, featuring the famous evangelist D.L. Moody. A young man stood to speak, and it soon ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 7:13-14

Denomination: Free Methodist

What Do These Stones Mean? Series

Contributed by Joseph Smith on May 31, 2008

For a Children’s Day message; twelve varying stones used as visuals to speak of original innocence, sin and accountability, and the redemptive work of Christ.

For centuries, people have raised up stones as a witness. Stone monuments testify as to who they are and what happened among them. Just this week news came of discoveries at the ancient monument of Stonehenge on the Salisbury plain in England. Those great Sarsen stones were raised to honor the ...read more

Scripture: Joshua 4:8-24

Denomination: Baptist

Whatever It Takes To Love God Series

Contributed by Pat Damiani on Jan 18, 2006

Third in a series of messages on doing "whatever it takes" to grow in our walk with Jesus. This message focuses on worship.

Review: A “Whatever it Takes” Commitment: 1. Does not hold to convention 2. Is not hemmed in by circumstances 3. Does not heed convenience 4. Is not hampered by criticism 5. Does bring honor to Christ Read Psalm 95 I do whatever it takes to love God when I… (Note: The first letters of the points ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 95:1-11

Denomination: Baptist

What Do You Believe About Jesus?

Contributed by Tim Patrick on Aug 11, 2005

This sermon explains the importance of developing a proper understanding of Jesus identity.

What do you believe about Jesus Christ? Does it matter what you believe about Him? Many people tell us that if you believe a certain way you are intolerant. Others say it does not matter what you believe as long as you believe. Instead of seeking man’s opinion I want to look at what Jesus had ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 16:13-18

Denomination: Baptist

Day Of The Living Dead, Part 1

Contributed by John Nadasi on Mar 10, 2005

The Lazarus story from a slightly different perspective. It asks the question "how do we respond when God doesn’t show up in time." Mary and Martha demonstrate the true nature of faith.

John 11:1-45 Paonia United Methodist Church March 13, 2005 Over the last several weeks, We have covered some really difficult texts. That’s what lent is all about. If you haven’t heard something that has disturbed or upset you, Than I either have not been doing my job, or you haven’t been ...read more

Scripture: John 11:1-45

Denomination: Methodist

By Grace You Know God's Promise

Contributed by Timm Meyer on May 18, 2004

EASTER 6(A) - By grace believers know God’s promise and because of that God’s children LOVE the Lord and OBEY the Lord.

BY GRACE YOU KNOW THE LORD’S PROMISES John 14:15-21 - May 16, 2004 – EASTER 6 JOHN 14:15-21 15"If you love me, you will obey what I command. 16And I will ask the Father, and he will give you another Counselor to be with you forever-- 17the Spirit of truth. The world cannot accept him, ...read more

Scripture: John 14:15-21

Denomination: Lutheran

The Blessed Hope: The Rapture Of The Church Series

Contributed by Victor Yap on Jan 24, 2009

Paul, Pt. 25

THE BLESSED HOPE (1 THESSALONIANS 4:13-18) (When I told my wife I am speaking on the rapture of the church, she replied negatively, “Sure death!”) In the 90s, a cult from Taiwan relocated to San Dimas, California, and registered itself as God’s Salvation Church. In 1997, the Chen Tao cult, also ...read more

Scripture: 1 Thessalonians 4:13-18

Denomination: Independent/Bible

Tomato Seeds Grow Tomatoes

Contributed by Shawn Kelly on Jul 19, 2009

What You Plant is What Grows

Tomato Seeds Grow Tomatoes “Building a Family for God” Joshua 24:14 - 20 Before we go on and dig deep into the scripture, lets get to know a very faithful young man named Joshua. (Read Joshua 1: 1-5) 1 After the death of Moses the servant of the LORD, the LORD said to Joshua son ...read more

Scripture: Joshua 24:14-20

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Imitate The Perfect Example

Contributed by Bill Butsko on Aug 15, 2009

Paul tells us how we can imitate God who is our perfect example.

Text: “Therefore be imitators of God as dear children” (Ephesians 5:1). Have you ever imitated anyone? When I was a child I remember imitating or mimicking my dad while he was driving the car. I would sit beside him and watch his every move. My pretend steering wheel would turn every time the ...read more

Scripture: Ephesians 5:1-20

Denomination: Christian Church

A Different Set Of Footprints

Contributed by Austin Mansfield on Jul 31, 2007

Sometimes we misinterpret the purpose of prayer. The response we expect isn’t necessarily the response we get. Anyone else experience that?

Other Scriptural passages Genesis 18:20-33 Colossians 2:6-15 Psalm 138 In the name of the Father, and of the Son, and of the Holy Spirit. May the words of my mouth and the meditation of my heart be acceptable to you, Lord, my rock and my redeemer. Amen. (Psalm 19:14) There’s a poem entitled, ...read more

Scripture: Luke 11:1-13

Denomination: Episcopal/Anglican

I’ve Got A Testimony

Contributed by Pastor/Author: Terry Sisney on Nov 28, 2012

Many times as believers we fail to realize that one of the greatest weapons we have against hell is our testimony. Your testimony makes you a threat to hell, so open your mouth and testify.

Text: Josh 4:1-9, 20-24 Joshua chose 12 men out of the 12 tribes of Israel and commanded them to take every man a stone. These stones were to become pillars of testimony to the miracle power of God dividing the Jordan and delivering the children of Israel. It was required that every man would take ...read more

Scripture: Joshua 4:1-24

Denomination: Pentecostal