Sermons on The House On The Rock:

The True And False Way To Heaven

Contributed by Chris Gowen on Jan 13, 2002

Millions of people will find disappointment on that final day because they trusted in their own works rather than Christ for salvation.

Warnings are very important. If your smoke detector goes off, it’s giving you a warning. If the lights on the dash of your car, or truck comes on, it’s a warning that something needs to be given attention. Sometimes those lights don’t mean a thing. You may have driven a car for years and a ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 7:13-27

Denomination: Baptist

The Moment Everything Crumbles

Contributed by Reuben Bredenhof on Feb 22, 2021

Have you had one of those moments when it feels like you have hit rock bottom? Like everything has crumbled, and you are despairing? If you have had such a moment, then you may understand a bit of how Ezekiel felt in chapter 10.

Have you had one of those moments when it feels like you’ve hit rock bottom? Everything has crumbled, and you’re despairing? If you’ve had such a moment, then you may understand a bit of how Ezekiel feels in our chapter. For in a vision he sees a terrible thing: he sees the glory of the LORD leave ...read more

Scripture: Ezekiel 43:1-9, Ezekiel 10:18-19

Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

I Go To Prepare A Place For You

Contributed by Melvin Newland on Aug 28, 2023

Did you notice that I read, ‘There are many rooms in my Father’s house”? In the KJV it says, “many mansions.” Other versions say: “many abiding places” or “dwellings” or “resting places” or “homes.”

MELVIN NEWLAND, MINISTER RIDGE CHAPEL, KANSAS, OK TEXT: John 14:1-3; 2 Cor. 12:4; Psalm 14:2, 139:8-10; Ecc. 3:11; Deut 6:15; 2 Chron. 2:6, ...read more

Scripture: John 14:1-3, 1 Corinthians 15:51-54, Psalm 139:8-10

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

But I Have Been Wounded

Contributed by Elmer Towns on Oct 21, 2016

Spiritual Wounds Are Like Physical Wounds

A. “WOUND YOUR WEAK CONSCIENCE” (1 COR. 8:12) 1. Criticized for your work for Christ. 2. Criticized for you mistakes/failures. 3. Lie about your good intention. a. Unintentional lie, they do not know the facts/truth b. Intentional i.e., they want to hurt you, i.e., get ...read more

Scripture: 1 Corinthians 8:12

Denomination: Baptist

Unshakable: Standing Firm In A Shifting World

Contributed by Rev. Samuel Arimoro on Mar 27, 2025

As believers, we are called to stand firm in the midst of trials, temptations, and shifting cultural trends.

UNSHAKABLE: STANDING FIRM IN A SHIFTING WORLD By Rev. Samuel Arimoro Main Text: 1 Corinthians 15:58 Supporting Texts: Psalm 125:1, Matthew 7:24-27, Hebrews 12:28, Ephesians 6:13, Daniel 3:16-18 INTRODUCTION We live in a world of constant change. Values, beliefs, and even moral standards are ...read more

Scripture: 1 Corinthians 15:58

Denomination: Assembly Of God

Wrong Questions, Right Answer

Contributed by John Dickey on May 16, 2006

Jesus ends the whys and wherefores of our burdened hearts – not with explanations so much as with loving, perfect restoration – making all things right, maybe not here, but absolutely in heaven – a real place, a steadfast promise, a rock-solid guarantee f

Wandering through the phenomenal collection of art in the Louvre museum you can get an odd sense of awe and futility. This former residence of Napoleon is just so packed full with mankind’s creative treasures, it numbs the mind. Crowds gather around the Mona Lisa while the rooms of renaissance ...read more

Scripture: John 20:1-18

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Tumbling Stones And Transforming Saints

Contributed by Donnie Martin on Aug 13, 2002

Trials and troubles affect us all. Sometimes however, we don’t understand why God permits difficulty in the lives of His children. Using rock tumbling as a backdrop, this message seeks to illustrate God’s purpose in problems.

TUMBLING STONES and TRANSFORMING SAINTS Have you ever noticed the difference between rocks found in a protected cove by the ocean and those found lying on the shore, unprotected from the violence of crashing waves? Even to a casual observer, the difference is plain to see. Rocks found inside ...read more

Scripture: Romans 8:28

Denomination: Baptist

Life Swapping

Contributed by Mitchell Skelton on Dec 26, 2004

Imagine being "at the top of your game" and giving it all up for a life of uncertainty. Jesus calls all men everywhere to repent and whether you are at the top of your game or hitting rock bottom, his way is the best way.

Life Swapping Luke 5:1—11 INTRODUCTION The quarterback who has just guided his team to the National Championship, the CEO of a corporation who has just taken his company public with great fanfare, a Presidential candidate who has just been elected by a landslide, these are all modern examples of ...read more

Scripture: Luke 5:1-11

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

My Sins Have Caught Up With Me!

Contributed by David Smith on Feb 29, 2008

I waited patiently for the LORD; he inclined to me and heard my cry. He drew me up from the pit of destruction, out of the miry bog, and set my feet upon a rock, making my steps secure.

I’m doing something a bit radical today and preaching on today’s Psalm! Some of you might not have even realised that we had a Psalm of the Day. And in truth, in the seventeen years I’ve been at this parish, I think that this is only the second time I’ve preached on the Psalm! But we who follow ...read more

Denomination: Episcopal/Anglican

"Is ‘church' A Dirty Word?” Series

Contributed by Steven Spillman on Jun 16, 2008

“Jesus replied, ‘Blessed are you Simon son of Jonah, for this was not revealed to you by man, but by my Father in heaven. And I tell you that you are Peter, and on this rock I will build my church, and the gates of Hades will not overcome it.” (Matthew 16

“Jesus replied, ‘Blessed are you Simon son of Jonah, for this was not revealed to you by man, but by my Father in heaven. And I tell you that you are Peter, and on this rock I will build my church, and the gates of Hades will not overcome it.” (Matthew 16:17-18) Well … this is week four on the ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 18:20

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Real Men Do Cry

Contributed by Paul Green on Mar 13, 2022

The Apostle Paul is renowned for being a woman-hating, doctrine-making, emotionless, rock hard, ice cold; Gospel preaching machine, but in reality he was a man who was never very far away from a good cry for the sake of the Gospel.

In our reading this morning the Apostle Paul is writing to the church he had planted in Philippi and he says, ‘Join together in following my example, brothers and sisters, and just as you have us as a model, keep your eyes on those who live as we do. For, as I have often told you before and now ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 6:6, Psalm 56:8, John 11:35, Luke 19:41-44, Hebrews 5:7  (view more)  (view less)

Denomination: Baptist

Do You Know Him? (Matthew 7:21-29)

Contributed by Donald Whitchard on Dec 24, 2024

Jesus warns that just because we have done "works" for Him doesn't mean that we know Him personally. Be certain of your own salvation and have built your home upon the Rock.

Dr. Frank Turek, noted Christian apologist and evangelist, has referred to Matthew 7:21-23 as the most terrifying words in all of the Bible. It is a warning against assumption, intentions, works, and false belief, all being evidence that Jesus Himself will use on the Day of Judgment as a warning ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 7:21-29, Luke 6:46-49, Luke 13:26-27, 2 Peter 1:10-11

Denomination: Baptist

The Blessings Of Parenthood

Contributed by Jimmy Davis on Jun 20, 2001

A Father’s Day sermon based upon the Wise and Foolish Builders in Luke 6:46-49

Sermon.978 Research: SerMt.021; Parable.006; # 568 Father’s Day 2001 From the pulpit of Bayview Baptist Church, June 17, 2001 “The Blessings of Parenthood” Text: Luke 6:46-49 Today is Father’s Day. One little boy was asked to define Father’s Day, and he said, “Father’s Day is much like ...read more

Scripture: Luke 6:46-49

Denomination: Baptist

Common Ground; Continued Growth

Contributed by Guy Glass on May 28, 2004

Christians, by nature should have areas of common ground. ... Yet, there are areas, as believers, that should always be open and available for our growth.

COMMON GROUND; CONTINUED GROWTH Knowing God through Spiritual Growth 1 John 2:12-14 INTRODUCTION: Christians, by nature should have areas of common ground. Areas such as mutual love for people, especially believers in the faith, and a hatred for evil and sin come most quickly to mind. Yet, there ...read more

Scripture: 1 John 2:12-14

Denomination: Baptist

Miners In The Word

Contributed by John Perry on Jul 24, 2011

The Bible is like a patch of ground with gold in it. You can walk along & kick a few rocks on the surface & hope you'll find gold or you can be serious about mining the gold & making great profits from your claim.

Bunbury Sun am 24/07/11 “Miners of the Word” Intro: *** Ps Farrell was telling me last week that now in the middle of winter he comes into the building for morning prayer & some of the folks who have been in prayer go through & turn lights on everywhere. When he arrives he comes along ...read more

Scripture: 2 Timothy 2:15

Denomination: Pentecostal