Sermons on The House On The Rock:

Give Him Your Highest Praise

Contributed by Ken Sowers on Nov 11, 2002

Palm Sunday message

Luke 19:28-40 After Jesus had said this, he went on ahead, going up to Jerusalem. 29 As he approached Bethphage and Bethany at the hill called the Mount of Olives, he sent two of his disciples, saying to them, 30 "Go to the village ahead of you, and as you enter it, you will find a colt tied ...read more

Scripture: Luke 19:28-40

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

How Much Do We Love Jesus ?

Contributed by Mike Turner on Feb 13, 2005

A sermon on expressing our love for Jesus

How Much Do We Love Jesus ? Mark 14:1-19 How long has it been since you did something for someone just because you loved them ? Cleaned your room ? Sent some flowers ? Sent someone a card ? On a scale of 1-10, how are you at expressing your ...read more

Scripture: Mark 14:1-19

Denomination: Baptist

Following In Jesus' Footsteps Series

Contributed by Derek Melanson on Apr 7, 2006

As Christ’s followers WE should expect persecution and many believers are being persecuted today.

“Following in Jesus’ Footsteps” John 15: 18 – 25; 16: 1 – 4a; Acts 5: 41, 42 Introduction Nov. 26, 2005: Canadians Jim Loney, 41, and Harmeet Sooden, 32, and Briton Norman Kember, 74, and American Tom Fox, 54, all Christian peacekeepers, are kidnapped in Baghdad by a group calling itself Swords ...read more

Scripture: John 15:18-25

Denomination: Baptist

Running From Or Into Trouble? Series

Contributed by Jason Jones on Feb 1, 2007

Exposition of Ruth 1:1-5

Text: Ruth 1:1-5, Title: Running From or Into Trouble? Date/Place: LSCC, 4/22/06, AM A. Opening illustration: a story about pain being the indicator of something—leprosy, pig, crow, acorn, tree B. Background to passage: Ruth is the only book in the OT named after someone who is not an Israelite. ...read more

Scripture: Ruth 1:1-5

Denomination: Baptist

Money And The Church

Contributed by Debra Klein on Jun 5, 2006

Money is the top three reasons for divorce, suicide or murder and for divisions in the church. We will be looking at the instructions handed down by God through Moses to the Israelites then in Matthew we will see Jesus also instructing the people regardin

Money and the Church Deuteronomy 8, Matthew 6:19-24 Money is always a very touchy subject in any church and it is the number one topic that most pastors will stay away from preaching about but since I am young in my ministry and do not know any better today we are going to search what the ...read more

Scripture: Deuteronomy 8:1-20

Denomination: Church Of God

Mothers' Day & The Verdict Of Love Series

Contributed by Ken Harris on May 8, 2005

To purpose of this sermon is to motivate the hearers to CHOOSE LOVE.

8 May 2005 by U.S. Army Chaplain (MAJ) Ken Harris CP Walker, Taegu South Korea BIG IDEA: GOD CHOSE LOVE; AND WE SHOULD TOO. REFERENCES: For God so loved the world, that he gave his only begotten Son, that whosoever believeth in him should not perish, ...read more

Denomination: Pentecostal

Pentecost The Breath Of God

Contributed by Glenn Branham on May 8, 2005

The Spirit of God, as the breath of God, brings us to life, empowers us for the works of ministry, and points to Jesus as the Son of God.

"The Breath of God" Jn. 20:19-23 On the evening of that first day of the week, when the disciples were together, with the doors locked for fear of the Jews, Jesus came and stood among them and said, "Peace be with you!" 20 After He said this, He showed them His hands and side. The disciples were ...read more

Scripture: John 20:19-23

Denomination: Pentecostal

Trying To Catch A Sea Monster With A Fish Hook

Contributed by Jimmy Stewart on Nov 12, 2004

If we are going to win the lost, we have to use the right tools.

Trying to catch a sea monster with a fish hook Job 41:1-9 I’m going to be honest: I have read many times in the Bible about this thing called "Leviathan", but have never really paid much attention to it. But, as I was reading this chptr. the other day, I felt like God had something to say to me. ...read more

Scripture: Job 41:1-9

Denomination: Pentecostal

Narnia: Doorway To The Unseen Series

Contributed by Dale Kesterson on Dec 5, 2005

Based on themes found in C. S. Lewis’ The Lion, the Witch, and the Wardrobe, this message examines the nature of faith and our belief in the unseen.

I’ve got to tell you all that I am incredibly excited about this week. For one thing, my first male progeny will likely be born this Friday. But there is another event that has really divided my anticipation. Now many of you know that I have what you might call a mild appreciation for C. S. ...read more

Scripture: 2 Corinthians 4:18

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Why Does Job Suffer? - Job Chapter Eight Series

Contributed by Tom Shepard on Apr 2, 2007

This is a study into Job chapter eight.

Jewels From Job Job – Chapter #8 As we continue through the book of Job, I want us to do a quick review. In Job chapter 1 and 2 we are told how the suffering of Job comes about. There is a counsel before God and God allows Satan to put Job to the test. Remember Job is not given the insight ...read more

Scripture: Job 8:1-22

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Hardened Hearts

Contributed by Robert Cox on Dec 2, 2006

We tend to think of non-believers as those with hardened hearts, but it can be christians too!

Proverbs 29:1 KJV He, that being often reproved hardeneth his neck, shall suddenly be destroyed, and that without remedy. NIV A man who remains stiff-necked after many rebukes will suddenly be destroyed— without remedy. What do you think of when you read this scripture? What do you think of when ...read more

Scripture: Proverbs 20:1

Denomination: Pentecostal

All Because Of A Teenage Mom

Contributed by La Juana Morris on Sep 16, 2004

See How the Lord makes what some would see as a dismal situation into a Glorious Celebration

As I prepared for this morning’s mother’s day celebration, I began to look at how society has formulated our own mind thinking of what a mother is supposed to be. On television, we had June Cleaver, from Leave It to Beaver. Black stilletoe shoes, Crisp linen dress, and a string of pearls…. ...read more

Scripture: Luke 1:26-38

Denomination: Methodist

Catching The Fire

Contributed by Joe Rowland on Mar 16, 2009

Are you on fire for God? God is trying to speak to you right now.God might never speak audibly to you, but He can.

Catching The Fire Deuteronomy 5:23-29 23 And it came to pass, when ye heard the voice out of the midst of the darkness, (for the mountain did burn with fire,) that ye came near unto me, even all the heads of your tribes, and your elders; 24 And ye said, Behold, the LORD our God hath shewed us his ...read more

Scripture: Deuteronomy 5:23-29

Denomination: Assembly Of God

The Beginnings Of A Movement

Contributed by Dr. Jesse Davis on Sep 23, 2008

One of, if not the greatest movements in all of history, is the Jesus movement which began with a simple word, COME. Every great movement starts with a cause, an invitation to come, and someone who is willing to take the first step...

The Beginnings of a Movement What are some of the great movements that have shaped history? Answers… I. Great Movements always Involve a Cause • There was a cause (right/wrong). There was an injustice. There was a need that became someone’s cause. (someone saw something that needed to be ...read more

Scripture: John 1:35-50

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Heroic Leadership From Fathers Series

Contributed by James Bohrer on Dec 24, 2008

A Peter Marshall sermon adapted to my congregation and today.

How many young boys imagination are swept away by heroes. How many boys play at Superman, Batman, and Spiderman and even Han Solo or Luke Skywalker? I remember wanting to be Spiderman and Captain America. Last night Josiah received a great thrill when we finally busted out his Batman bed ...read more

Denomination: Baptist