Sermons on The Cleft Rock:

Life Story Of Peter

Contributed by Joey Nelson on May 10, 2006

Hello. My name is Simon – you probably know me as Peter. My name means rock, but to be honest, I feel more like a pebble. I want to tell you my story.

Dramatic Monologue My Beginning Hello. My name is Simon – you probably know me as Peter. My name means rock, but to be honest, I feel more like a pebble. I want to tell you my story. Even though its been a couple thousand years, I remember it like it was yesterday. I was fishing in the Sea of ...read more

Scripture: John 20:1-31, John 1:20-31

An Amazing Confession Of Faith

Contributed by Jon Mackinney on Aug 17, 2010

This is a very controversial passage, and is the basis for a debate that has raged between Catholics and Protestants for many years. Let's see what Jesus was talking about when He referred to the person and the event as "the rock."

Passage: Matthew 16:13-21 Intro: We are looking at a passage today that has sparked huge controversy among believers. 1. and in fact, it is the interpretation of this passage that essentially separates Catholics from Protestants. 2. (by the way, protestant means “for the ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 16:13-21

Denomination: Evangelical Free

Testimony The Prosecutor Cannot Shake

Contributed by Joseph Smith on Nov 26, 2009

We need defining moments in which we must decide for ourselves who our god is. It may require a true friend to push us. But when such a life-decision is made, it will be rock-solid.

How well do you stand up under tough, aggressive questioning? If somebody gets in your face and will not let you go until they get the answers they want, how do you feel? What do you do? I can tell you what I do. I look for the back door. I look for a way out. I want to avoid the questions. I ...read more

Scripture: Joshua 24:1-28

Denomination: Baptist

Foundations Series

Contributed by Jefferson Williams on Oct 3, 2022

Jesus drives home the point of obedience by telling a parable about two men building a house. One built his house on the rock and withstood the storm. The other built his house on sand and was destroyed.

Two Sets of Joneses Luke 6:46-49 Parables with a Point Jefferson M. Williams 10-02-2022 Foundations When we built the addition to our house in Pontiac, the first thing that Milt did was dig a deep hole. My job was to clear all the rocks out of the hole. ??He explained that we had to build a ...read more

Scripture: Luke 6:46-49

Denomination: Baptist

The Success Of This Attack [judges 7.21-7.25] Series

Contributed by John Lowe on Feb 17, 2019

And they took two princes of the Midianites, Oreb and Zeeb; and they slew Oreb upon the rock Oreb, and Zeeb they slew at the winepress of Zeeb, and pursued Midian, and brought the heads of Oreb and Zeeb to Gideon on the other side Jordan.

Chapter 26 The Success of This Attack [Judges 7.21-7.25] Scripture 21 And they stood every man in his place round about the camp: and all the host ran, and cried, and fled. 22 And the three hundred , and the LORD set every man's sword against his fellow, even throughout all the host: and ...read more

Scripture: Judges 7:21

Denomination: Baptist

Praising God For His Wonders - Sermon Ii: Praising God For Eternal Life Series

Contributed by Charles Cunningham on Oct 11, 2019

In a day when atheism and agnosticism abound, Christianity presents the Rock solid case for Jesus Christ as Savior and Lord on the basis of three witnesses, not the least of which is one's personal Christian testimony.

PRAISING GOD FOR THE WONDER OF ETERNAL LIFE Over the course of my lifetime, it has not been unusual to have my faith in Christ challenged by an agnostic who would seek to discredit the Christian belief that Jesus was in fact the Messiah sent ...read more

Scripture: 1 John 5:5-13

Transforming Devastation Into Confident Dependence Series

Contributed by Ed Vasicek on Jul 27, 2020

During bleak, devastating times, God is Rock we can lean on. He is more than a listening ear, though He is that; He can bring new life to demoralized souls.

Transforming Devastation into Confident Dependence (Psalm 6) 1. July 24 (UPI) -- A British police department said officers responding to a report of a "large apex predator" -- a black panther -- in a public park arrived to find the supposed dangerous animal was only a stuffed ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 6:1-10

Denomination: Independent/Bible

"Built On The Foundation Of Christ.” 1 Peter Series

Contributed by Robert Tarasiak on Sep 21, 2023

Today, we will continue to discover Apostle Peter’s first epistle regarding the description of the people of God as referenced to the Chief Cornerstone, or Head stone who is the Rock of our salvation into His eternal kingdom.

1 Peter Series Part 9 Sub Series C: Second teaching section (2:4-10). A description of the people of God Title: “Built on the Foundation of Christ.” Text: 1 Peter 2:6-8 INTRO: A home is built on a foundation. When one starts a home, after the pouring of a base of cement. One starts with the ...read more

Scripture: 1 Peter 2:6-8

Denomination: Independent/Bible

Did The Catholic Church Give Us The Bible + Doctrine? - Part 2 Series

Contributed by Dr. Craig Nelson on Mar 23, 2024

Peter the Little Rock, Royal Priesthood, Binding and Loosing, Paradise Vs Purgatory, Veneration, Prayer to the Saints, Salvation by Grace Vs Works, Justification, Infant Baptism, Age of Reason/Accountability, Communion, Transubstantiation

PART 2 NAME CHANGES There are many times in the Bible when a person's name is changed or a nickname is given. Peter was one of them, and so was Lucifer, whose name was changed to satan (= Adversary). Not all these names came from God, but all name changes marked a transformation in the ...read more

Scripture: Ephesians 4:12-15, John 6:53-58, 1 Corinthians 11:24-25

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Planning For The Overflow

Contributed by Bo Dunford on Jan 25, 2006

Many thanks to my good friend, Pastor David Carter of The Rock Falls Church in Boiling Springs, SC for the thoughts in this sermon. When you practice Luke 6:38, go ahead and plan for the overflow!

LUKE 6:38 “PLANNING FOR THE OVERFLOW” A) I think it is time we started emphasizing GIVING, instead of someone’s income! * We live in a world where our social standing is based on our income. * God is not interested in how much you make – He is interested in how much you give. * No one will be ...read more

Scripture: Luke 6:38

Denomination: Baptist

Who Will Fight This Philistine ? Series

Contributed by Ervin Kimrey on Aug 10, 2007

God is looking for a few good men to fight against the Philistine’s of our day. Someone who will trust God, stad firm and throw The Rock at the enemy. Who Will Fight this Philistine ? What about you ?

WHO WILL FIGHT THIS PHILISTINE #2 Philistines? Text: 1 Sam. 17: 10-11 I. Where are the Philistines? A. originally Aegean sea people (between Greece & Turkey) ie. Thessalonica, Smyrna, Ephesus B. Over 600 mi they came and settled in Cannan C. When they came they brought ...read more

Scripture: 1 Samuel 17:10-11

Denomination: Baptist

7 Ways To Increase Your Faith

Contributed by William Akehurst on Mar 8, 2009

Peter had faith, but he knew it needed to grow. He instructs us on 7 areas to add to our faith. Peter the rock, from a sinful swearing sailor, to a fisher of men, a preacher and founder of the church.

3.08.2009 Sermon By William Akehurst, HSWC Increasing and Adding to our faith Peter’s letters, 1st and 2nd as we struggle and suffer as Christians, Peter’s words are to encourage us that we remain steadfast and strong in our faith. His faith was strong even to his death. Lets listen to what he ...read more

Scripture: 2 Peter 1:1-14

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Unshakable Things

Contributed by Melvin Maughmer, Jr. on Jul 24, 2022

A time of shaking is coming a time in the world when everything is shaken, except certain things which can never be shaken. All that is not built upon Christ the solid rock will fall and only things eternal will stand.

Unshakable Things By Bishop Melvin L. Maughmer Jr. PRELUDE: - I grew up in the church back in the day when we sang songs that stirred something up deep down on the inside. I’m not talking about emotionalism because you can be emotional without being spiritual, but you can’t be spiritual without ...read more

Scripture: 2 Peter 3:10, Hebrews 12:24-29, Matthew 7:24-29

Denomination: Apostolic

The Songs Of Ascent – Part 2 – Psalm 120 – Trouble And Persecution Series

Contributed by Ron Ferguson on Jan 27, 2023

The first Psalm of Ascent looks at trouble and what to do with lying lips and a deceitful tongue. We have difficulties and persecution but God is the Mighty Rock and our refuge. We dwell in an evil world but God is in control!

THE SONGS OF ASCENT – PART 2 – PSALM 120 – TROUBLE AND PERSECUTION (A). O, THE GRIEF OF THE TROUBLED SOUL {{Psalm 120:1 “In my trouble I cried to the LORD and He answered me.”}} The Introduction for these Psalms has been done in Part 1, and today we commence with Psalm 120, obviously the ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 120:1, Matthew 11:28-29, Psalm 46:1, Psalm 81:6, Psalm 91:14, Psalm 120:2-4, 2 Corinthians 5:17, Galatians 6:15, Psalm 25:2, Psalm 25:19, Psalm 31:15, Psalm 91:5-6, Psalm 91:2-4, Psalm 120:5-7  (view more)  (view less)

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Finding Rest In God Alone Series

Contributed by Paul Dayao on Aug 25, 2025

This sermon on Psalm 62 explores how true rest and security come from placing our trust in God alone, as He is our unshakeable rock, powerful enough to save and merciful enough to desire it.

Introduction ?My friends, we live in a world that is loud, demanding, and often overwhelming. It feels like we are constantly being pulled in a dozen different directions, told to find our value in what we achieve, our security in what we own, and our peace in what others think of us. But how ...read more

Denomination: Baptist