Sermons on The House On The Rock:

Even The Mature Experience Failure Series

Contributed by Johnny A. Palmer Jr. on Dec 9, 2011

Noah preached for 120 years and knew what it was to resist temptation, but eventually it knocked him off his feet.

Intro: 1. C. S. Lewis, "A silly idea is current, that good people do not know, what temptation means. This is an obvious lie. Only those, who try to resist temptation, know how strong it is. After all, you find out, the strength of a wind, by trying to walk against it, not by lying down. A ...read more

Scripture: Genesis 9:18-29

Denomination: Baptist

The Son's Gift

Contributed by C. Philip Green on Dec 7, 2017

Receive Christ’s gift of His Spirit, who delivers you, who dwells within, and who directs you to know God intimately.

Just a few days before Christmas one year, a postal worker at one of the main sorting offices found an unstamped, handwritten, messy envelope addressed to God. Curious, he opened it and discovered that it was from an elderly woman who was in great distress because all of her savings – $200 – had ...read more

Scripture: Romans 8:1-17

Denomination: Evangelical Free

Living A Resurrected Hope (Living Hope) Resurrection Sunday

Contributed by Cesar Datuin on Apr 19, 2022

The disciples thought their hope of seeing their Savior was already gone after Jesus died. But their hopes were soon resurrected after seeing Jesus. Let us all continue to testify that living hope is within us through this exhortation.

Intro: Good morning and welcome to our Resurrection Sunday as we celebrate our Lord Jesus’ resurrection. This is the first time after 2 years of pandemic that we are gathered here today to celebrate God’s goodness. For some this season is their time to enjoy vacation with their families and ...read more

Scripture: 1 Corinthians 15:3-8

Denomination: Independent/Bible

Oh, What A Foretaste Of Glory Divine! Series

Contributed by David Dykes on Jan 25, 2018

So what is the purpose of the transfiguration? It was more than just Jesus showing off that He was God in the flesh. He was trying to communicate an important truth.

INTRODUCTION Did you hear the funny story about the skinny teenager named Billy? He was so thin he had to run around in the shower to get wet. Billy got a job at Six Flags sweeping the grounds, but there was a problem. Billy weighed so little that when the Texas wind would blow, he would lose his ...read more

Scripture: Mark 9:1-13

Denomination: Baptist

Who, Not What, Is The Word

Contributed by Jack Perkins, D.min., Ladc, Csac, Cclc on Sep 18, 2023

This sermon provides a foundation for understanding a triuine God. Word, upper case, is used for God, Jesus, & Holy Spirit as one.

Mormons are a religious and cultural group related to Mormonism, the principal branch of the Latter Day Saint movement started by Joseph Smith in upstate New York during the 1820s. After Smith's death in 1844, the movement split into several groups following different leaders; the majority ...read more

Scripture: John 1:1-18, 1 John 5:7-10

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Mental Health In The Psalms: 69 Series

Contributed by Troy Borst on Apr 26, 2023

God can completely heal mental illness, but even if He does not He still is steadfast in His love and a firm saving grace to us. He gives power to us in our weaknesses and struggles.

MENTAL HEALTH IN THE PSALMS: 69 PSALM 69:1-36 #mentalhealth INTRODUCTION 1 … POOR BISHOP HOOPER PSALM 69 (EVERY PSALM) youtube.com/watch?v=BRE6-mBWkc8 [3:50] INTRODUCTION 2… Tremper Longman III, How to Read the Psalms. IVP Academic; Inter-Varsity Press, 1988, 76–85. [adapted] We are in a series ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 69:1-36, 2 Corinthians 12:9-10

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Easter: Hope Come Find It! Series

Contributed by Michael Mccartney on Apr 19, 2019

Have you ever had your hope in something crushed – filled with disappointment when you bit into it? Discovered that what you put your faith or trust in was hollow and or empty hope? Jesus proved on Easter that He is a Living Hope! So, embrace Him today and find Hope and even joy in the journey!

Easter 2019: Hope come find it! Introduction: We challenged you today to come find hope and that is what we are talking about this morning – in the prayer time, in the worship time and in the testimony times – by the way there are more testimonies coming to show how people found a living hope ...read more

Scripture: 1 Peter 1:3-7, Hebrews 6:17-20, Psalm 62:5-6

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Count Your Blessings: Putting It All Together Series

Contributed by Jefferson Williams on Feb 21, 2026

When we believe, God seals us with the promised Holy Spirit that guarantees our future inheritance in glory

Ephesians: Finding our Identity in Christ Ephesians 1:11-14 (Part 4) Putting it All Together Pastor Jefferson M. Williams 2-22–2026 I hope you have enjoyed watching the Olympics these past weeks. We have seen multiple born-again Christians give glory to God, whether they won gold medals or ...read more

Scripture: Ephesians 1:3-14

Denomination: Baptist

Playing The Whore

Contributed by Michael Stark on Jun 2, 2007

Idolatry within the Evangelical Faith.

You trusted in your beauty and played the whore because of your renown and lavished your whorings on any passer-by; your beauty became his. You took some of your garments and made for yourself colourful shrines, and on them played the whore. The like has never been, nor ever shall be. You also ...read more

Scripture: Ezekiel 16:15-22

Denomination: Baptist

Pray Series

Contributed by Jeff Maness on Jun 19, 2013

How does God want me to pray?

We’re going to be talking about four letter words that, when used here in the Church make us cringe, raise an eyebrow or we shy away from because they make us uncomfortable. And I’m not talking about curse words, although we might give a similar reaction. I’m talking about ...read more

Scripture: 1 Kings 18:41-46

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

12 Dollars A Changed Life Series

Contributed by Michael Mccartney on Jun 20, 2012

Parable of the Talents - Jesus shared this teaching for those of his day, his followers and for us here this morning. This parable teaches us a few major life lessons about Stewardship. Jesus shared this concept to give the people who follow Him a few rea

Opening Video Illustration: Chairs clip – this clip reminds us how important our lives are to the Kingdom of Heaven and to each other sitting in this church this morning. ( from sermoncentral.com.) Series: 12 in 2012 Sermon: $12 dollars a changed life! Subject: Spiritual mile marker ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 25:14-30

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Holy Hunger

Contributed by Mark Jobe on Sep 15, 2011

You are made to hunger for God. May your holy hunger be unleashed. You have a hunger for God so awaken it. Bring it to life and reignite your appetite.

Opening ILLUS: A kindergarten teacher gave an assignment. The assignment was to draw a picture of a celebrity or an important person that had impacted your life. The children got busy drawing pictures, coloring and sticking out their tongues like little kids like to do when they're drawing. The ...read more

Scripture: Exodus 33:12-22

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

The Death Of Deliverance-2

Contributed by Byron Sherman on Mar 29, 2010

Part 2 of a 2-part sermon. Mark related/described the chain of events surrounding Jesus’ death. Certain events transpired in bringing about the death of our Deliverance. But when does Deliverance die? 5 assumptions ensuring the death of Deliverance.

The DEATH of DELIVERANCE-II—Mark 15:1-47 Need: To grasp the significance of Jesus’ death on the cross & thus to wrest the Easter season from the confines of secular thinking. Mk. 9:30-32—“Then they departed from there & passed through Galilee, & He did not want anyone to ...read more

Scripture: Mark 15:1-47

Denomination: Baptist

Mothers Who Mentor Series

Contributed by Brian Bill on May 8, 2020

A mom can be a spiritual mentor to her children with or without the help of a dad.

Video Introduction: “Just Like Me” Today, we’re going to look at how a mother and a grandmother mentored a young boy who grew up to be a faithful follower of Jesus Christ. They did this by spending time with him and by modeling sincere spirituality. Over one hundred years ago, by an act of ...read more

Scripture: 2 Timothy 1:1-5, 2 Timothy 3:14-15, Acts 16:1-3

Denomination: Baptist

Gideon - An Unlikely Hero, An Unlikely Vicotry Series

Contributed by Steve Malone on Jul 27, 2018

In this message we will see the power of God show up in the life of a very unlikely hero bringing about an even more unlikely victory.Numbers are irrelevant to victory when God is own your side and you follow His plan and directions.

Gideon – An Unlikely Hero, An Unlikely Victory #heroes OKAY - I want to begin with several passages of Scripture to both set up and to lay a foundation for our conversation this morning…. All Scripture is God breathed and is useful to teach us what is true and to make us realize what is wrong ...read more

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ