Sermons on The Cleft Of The Rock:

The God Of Pleasure Series

Contributed by Jim Kilson on Nov 7, 2014

Part 2 of 5 in a series on the false gods of this world (i.e. of our own creation) that vie to be the ultimate object of our worship.

INTRODUCTION: When our kids are little we take them to visit a pediatrician for “check-ups.” How are their eyes, their ears, and their growth rate? If anything is wrong with their physical health, we are glad to discover it, and move toward healing, though perhaps more infrequent, we ...read more

Scripture: Ecclesiastes 2:1-11

Denomination: Christian Church

Not Home Alone Series

Contributed by Troy Luttrell on Nov 12, 2014

You can have all the blessings, material benefits, and all the land and children, but if you do not have God’s presence you are nothing.

Introduction: Ill: Three block-buster movies in the early 90’s that followed a boy that seemed to always be easily forgotten everywhere he went, and usually had to face bad guys all alone. Background • Review Genesis 25; twins yet born completely opposite ...read more

Denomination: Baptist

Life Is A Highway Series

Contributed by C Jordan on Nov 25, 2014

Jesus teaches us that life is like a highway and we can choose a road that leads to death and destruction, or a road that leads to life and blessing.

TRANSFORMATION #6: LIFE IS A HIGHWAY REVIEW THE TRANSFORMATION SERIES: For the past two months, we have been going through the Sermon on the Mount in Matthew 5-7. We have learned that when we put God’s Word into practice in our lives, we can be transformed. INTRO TO TOPIC: Many people ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 7:1-29

Denomination: *other

Do Not Disconnect

Contributed by Michael Monica on May 26, 2015

The importance of prayer

synchronizing (do not disconnect) “Nothing is well done without prayer for the simple reason that it leaves God out of the account.” 
― E.M. Bounds This past week, I completed The 40 Day Journey with Dietrich Bonheoffer. I found his devotional while I was on the ...read more

Scripture: Hebrews 7:23-25

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Pearl Mystery

Contributed by Craig Benner on Feb 22, 2014

A treasure of supreme value. What is the mysterious secret to the value of this pearl? Let us see what is so special about a pearl.

Pearl Mystery Matthew 13:45,46 45 Again, the kingdom of heaven is like unto a merchant man, seeking goodly pearls: (KJV) 45 También el reino de los cielos es semejante a un mercader que busca buenas perlas; (RVG04) 46 Who, when he had found one pearl of great price, went and sold all that he ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 13:45-46, Ephesians 5:25

Denomination: Pentecostal

Those Who Strive And Those Who Seek

Contributed by David Taylor on Feb 27, 2014

Being an Authentic Follower of Jesus: Those who Strive and those who Seek

Being an Authentic Follower of Jesus: Those who Strive and those who Seek Luke 13:22-30 Jesus has been teaching about the Jews need to respond to his message. He has now left the large crowd and continues on his way to Jerusalem (9:51). Someone asks him if just a few will be saved and as we have ...read more

Scripture: Luke 13:22-30

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

I Will

Contributed by Jeremy Poling on Jun 4, 2014

God desires to help you!

Thank you Rev. John Chance I WILL John 12:24 24 Verily, verily, I say unto you, Except a corn of wheat fall into the ground and die, it abideth alone: but if it die, it bringeth forth much fruit. (KJV) When the disciples asked Jesus about prayer he responded by saying¦ Matt 6:9-13 9 After this ...read more

Scripture: John 12:24, Matthew 6:9-13

Denomination: Pentecostal

Where Do We God From Here

Contributed by Charles R. Peck on Mar 29, 2014

A challenge to the church to strive to keep the faith that was delivered to the saints

Where Do We Go From Here Matthew 16:18 “And I say also unto thee, that thou art Peter, and upon this rock I will build my church; and the gates of hell shall not prevail against it.” The Greek word for church is “ecclesia” meaning a called out assembly or congregation ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 16:16-18

Denomination: *other

Story 24 Kingdom Treasure Series

Contributed by Perry Greene on Apr 2, 2014

Jesus' priority in his ministry was the Kingdom of God. This lesson focuses on the value and power of the kingdom.

1. Thy Kingdom Come Astronaut James Erwin is one of but a few men to walk on the moon. As he stood upon the lunar landscape and looked up at the earth, he prayed for the first time in his life. He thought about the strife among nations, poverty, hunger, and rampant evil; and he thought to himself: ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 13:44-46

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Why Seek Ye The Living Among The Dead?

Contributed by Mark A. Barber on Apr 21, 2014

The resurrection of Jesus is the promise that we shall not be forgotten.

Why Seek the Living Among the Dead? Luke 24:1-11 A Sermon for Easter Sunrise Service at Tasso UMC cemetery, 2014. We are gathered here in the church cemetery where we bury our dead as our ancestors before us have for over 150 years. We come by from time to time to remember them by visiting their ...read more

Scripture: Luke 24:1-11, Luke 24:1-12

Denomination: Independent/Bible

Love Your Neighbor

Contributed by Jimmy Haile on May 3, 2021

Jesus doesn't tell me who my neighbor is all he tells me is that I'm supposed to love them as much as I love myself.

Matthew 22:37-Jesus said to him, “‘You shall love the LORD your God with all your heart, with all your soul, and with all your mind.’ 38-“This is the first and great commandment. 39-“And the second is like it: ‘You shall love your neighbor as yourself.’ 40-“On these two commandments hang all the ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 22:37-40

Denomination: Baptist

Roast Pigeons Flew Into His Mouth? Series

Contributed by Fr Mund Cargill Thompson on Oct 30, 2019

Being a saint is not just about having roast pigeons fly into your mouth. What does God want you and me to be? A sermon for All Saints Day preached in 2013 at St Peter's Eaton Square

.................................................................................................................................. Fr David Rocks OP tells the story of how he went into his church school, St Dominics, to talk about All Saints day. The theme for the mass:God calls each of us to ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 5:1-12

Denomination: Anglican

In The Presence Of The Lord - Sermon Iii: No Wrong Series

Contributed by Charles Cunningham on Oct 31, 2019

Not one of God's children is exempt from being lured away from the right way to the wrong way of living. Yet, no one is exempt from being restored to His Presence of "no wrong".

IN THE PRESENCE OF THE LORD - SERMON III: NO WRONG The third jewel of truth is that, in the House of the Lord – in the eternal presence of the Lord God - there is NO WRONG. The third verse of the 23rd Psalm says this: “He restores my soul. He guides me in ...read more

Ethos #2 Relationships Series

Contributed by Robert Butler on Oct 16, 2019

What does a Christian relationship look like and how is it different than the other relationships in my life? Why are they more valuable? Why do I need them?

We began this new message series last week entitled, “Ethos.” Each individual and organization has unique ethos or culture. We talked last week about our collective ethos as the church being that of an alternative lifestyle which is directed by our willingness to live a Holy life – directed by the ...read more

Scripture: 1 Peter 4:7-11

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Prayer: Lord, Protect Us Series

Contributed by Dr. Gale A. Ragan-Reid on Jan 19, 2020

Greetings in the Holy Name of Jesus Yahshuah, My brothers and sisters, we give honor to our Lord and Savior for helping us, ...

Prayer: Lord, Protect Us by Dr. Gale A. Ragan-Reid (January 19, 2020) “I will lift up mine eyes unto the hills, from whence cometh my help. My help cometh from the Lord, which made heaven and earth. He will not suffer thy foot to be moved: he that ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 121:1-8, Philippians 3:14, Proverbs 30:5, Matthew 22:32-40, Psalm 18:2, 2 Samuel 22:3, 2 Samuel 22:31, Psalm 55:22  (view more)  (view less)

Denomination: Friends