Sermons on The Cleft Rock:

Lessons Learned On Life's Rocks Series

Contributed by Richard Bell on Mar 12, 2001

What was Israel to do at a place where there was no water?

LESSONS LEARNED ON LIFE’S ROCKS Exodus 17:1-7 INTRODUCTION: This morning Moses and the Israelites have come to a place where there was no water. The waters of Marah may have been bitter but what could be worse than NO water? What were they to do? I. THERE ARE THINGS THAT ALL THE ISRAELITES HAD ...read more

Scripture: Exodus 17:1-7

Denomination: Pentecostal

Solid Rock Or Sinking Sand?

Contributed by Victor Yap on Mar 12, 2025

Matt 7:21

SOLID ROCK OR SINKING SAND? (MATTHEW 7:21-27) One of the biggest tourist attractions in Shanghai in 2009 was a 13-floor, 629 units apartment building under construction that suddenly collapsed, killing one worker. A shocked witness said, “It was just like an earthquake.” The apartment building is ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 7:21-27

Denomination: Independent/Bible

The Rock Higher Than I Series

Contributed by Paul Dayao on Aug 25, 2025

This message on Psalm 61 shows how a desperate cry from an overwhelmed heart leads us to find divine refuge and unshakeable security on the "rock that is higher than I."

The Rock That is Higher Than I Introduction There are moments in life that push us to the very edge. Moments where we feel distant, isolated, and utterly alone. It may be the end of a relationship, the loss of a job, a daunting medical diagnosis, or a crisis of faith that makes us feel as though we ...read more

Denomination: Baptist

Building Your Life On The Rock Series

Contributed by Bob Marcaurelle on Sep 8, 2025

Many church members will be surprised at the Judgment because they built their lives on faith with no fruit.

Bob Marcaurelle bmarcaurelle@charter.com Matt. 7:24-29; Luke 6:47-4 BUILDING ON THE ROCK OR ON THE SAND The first step in erecting a building is to take a soil sample and see if the ground will support the weight. Jesus concludes His Sermon on the Mount with a spiritual soil sample. You and ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 7:24-29, James 2:1-10

Denomination: Baptist

Rock Bottom? Basket Cases!

Contributed by Wade Martin Hughes, Sr on Sep 10, 2025

God has a plan and we must learn by faith to trust his plan. Let us look at some BASKET CASES in the Bible. Good ministry needs a nucleus of supporters to help hold the ropes to advance the work. Enlist helpers to advance the torch.

ROCK BOTTOM? BASKET CASES? By Wade Martin Hughes, Sr. Kyfingers@aol.com (YouTube: Wade Hughes) There is an idiom we can talk about: BASKET CASE. The term BASKET CASE became widely used in WW 1, a Basket case referred to a soldier so wounded that he had no arms, no legs --- If he ...read more

Scripture: Zechariah 5:5-11, Exodus 2:1-10, 2 Corinthians 11:33

Denomination: Assembly Of God

Whats Rocking Your Boat?

Contributed by Craig Smee on Nov 10, 2003

A look at our reliance on God. Whether we are stil keeping one hand on the rudder or are truly trusting in the Man in control of our boat.

Story Sherlock Holmes and Dr. Watson went on a camping trip. They set up their tent and fell asleep. Some hours later, Holmes woke his faithful friend up. "Watson, look up at the sky and tell me what you see." Watson replied, "I see millions of stars." "What does that tell you?" asked ...read more

Scripture: Mark 4:35-41

Denomination: Christian Church

Between A Rock And A Hard Place Series

Contributed by Chris Appleby on Oct 18, 2000

At the Red Sea Israel disovered that God was at work, using the created order to achieve his purposes - to rescue his people from an impossible situation and bring about a great victory that would be remembered by the Israelites, and others, for all time.

Israel were afraid. A paralysing fear, so great that all they could do was cry out in terror to God. Do you know what that’s like? When things seem so dark and there’s no way out, nothing you can do? When the doctor tells you that you need heart surgery as soon as possible. When the phone rings and ...read more

Scripture: Exodus 14:5-31

Denomination: Anglican

Build Your House On The Rock

Contributed by Joel Pankow on May 25, 2002

Christ calls on us to build our houses with good bricks and stone on the foundation of Christ.

June 2, 2002 Matthew 7:15-28 15 "Watch out for false prophets. They come to you in sheep’s clothing, but inwardly they are ferocious wolves. 16 By their fruit you will recognize them. Do people pick grapes from thorn bushes, or figs from thistles? 17 Likewise every good tree bears good ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 7:15-28

Denomination: Lutheran

Ain't No Rock

Contributed by Rich O' Toole on Oct 15, 2024

David calls the LORD his Rock

Ain’t No Rock Psalm 61 Good morning, In 2000, we hired a contractor to pour the foundation for our new home on the five acres we had purchased. This contractor we hired said he was qualified, licensed, and had experience building homes. We dug the footings, added the necessary rebar and the ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 61:1-8

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Rock N Roll Ressurection

Contributed by Craig Smee on Apr 9, 2007

A Resurrection Sunday Sermon

The Rock ‘n Roll Resurrection VISITOR – TEACHER - RESURECTION If Jesus had only come to earth, He would merely have been a visitor - God on a holiday. If He had only died, He would merely have been a religious teacher - another Buddha or Mohammed. But He didn’t just come to earth, and He didn’t ...read more

Scripture: 1 Corinthians 15:14-17

Denomination: Christian Church

Between A Rock And A Hard Place

Contributed by Johnny Carver on Aug 4, 2007

I can appreciate the frustration Charlie Brown has in the Peanuts cartoons. Like the one where Lucy sharing her

Scripture: Phil. 1:23 Subject: “Between A Rock and A Hard Place” Introduction: I can appreciate the frustration Charlie Brown has in the Peanuts cartoons. Like the one where Lucy sharing her philosophy and Charlie is listening. As usual, Lucy has the floor, delivering one of her lectures. She ...read more

Scripture: Philippians 1:23-24

Denomination: Pentecostal

The Rock That Doesn't Roll Series

Contributed by Ed Vasicek on Jun 19, 2006

The Christian has decided to build his life on Christ, the Corner Stone.

The Rock that Doesn’t Roll (I Peter 2:4-10) 1. "Children’s Letters to God" series, actual authentic letters written by kids to God: "Dear God, I read the Bible. What does ’begat’ mean? Nobody will tell me. Love, Alison." "Dear God, did you mean for the giraffe to look like that or was it an ...read more

Scripture: 1 Peter 2:4-10

Denomination: Independent/Bible

Getting Your Big Rocks In

Contributed by Don Jaques on Sep 5, 2006

The only way to accomplish what is truly important in life is to get those priorities into your schedule first.

When it comes to our lives – two things are clear. There are more rocks than we’ve got jar space! If we want to make the most of our jar space - we’ve got to make sure to get the biggest rocks in first. As we come into another fall, there will be lots of “rocks” vying your time and attention. ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 6:25-33

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Pray A Blessing! Push The Rock?

Contributed by Wade Martin Hughes, Sr on Feb 3, 2009

Numbers 6 records a 4,000 year old prayer of blessing, will we push against the rock and reach for blessings?

PRAY FOR BLESSINGS! PUSH THE STONE AND GROW THE FAITH... 1/28/09, I write this letter to dear minister friends in the heat of heartbreak and disappointments in ministry. To my Dear Co-laborers in the Lord: Ellen and Brent: I have carried a heavy burden for the both of you. I have been praying and ...read more

Scripture: Numbers 6:23-27

Denomination: Assembly Of God

Five Rocks And A Mad Man

Contributed by Dr.w.samuel Legon on Sep 12, 2009

Victory is just ahead for those who trust the Lord.

5 ROCKS AND A MAD MAN 1st Samuel 17:38 And Saul armed David with his armour, and he put an helmet of brass upon his head; also he armed him with a coat of mail. 39 And David girded his sword upon his armour, and he assayed to go; for he had not proved it. And David said ...read more

Scripture: 1 Samuel 17:38-50

Denomination: Baptist