Sermons on The Lord Our Rock:

God Manifests His Righteousness

Contributed by Paul Apple on Oct 18, 2000

GOD MANIFESTS HIS RIGHTEOUSNESS IN PAYING THE PRICE TO JUSTIFY SINNERS BY GRACE THROUGH FAITH--THE GUTS OF THE GOSPEL 1.

GOD MANIFESTS HIS RIGHTEOUSNESS IN PAYING THE PRICE TO JUSTIFY SINNERS BY GRACE THROUGH FAITH--THE GUTS OF THE GOSPEL 1. (:21-26) How Can Corrupt Sinners Ever Have What It Takes? God's Plan of Salvation--the Gift of His Righteousness a. God Has Revealed His Plan of Salvation to Us (:21) the ...read more

Scripture: Romans 3:21-31

Denomination: Independent/Bible

A Day Of Good News

Contributed by Steve Lotze on Mar 27, 2007

We mustn’t keep the Good News to ourselves.

A Day of Good News 2 Kings 6, 7 Background: Siege against Samaria (vs 24) • Inside the city - great famine (vs 25) • Donkey head - 80 shekels, 5 shekels for a little grain • When hungry money doesn’t mean much • Women were eating their young (vs 26-30) Elisha’s message to the King ( ...read more

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Fleshing Out Your Faith Series

Contributed by Tim Patrick on Jul 18, 2007

Examine the relationship between faith and works.

Has your faith been fleshed out? When something is fleshed out you put skin, flesh and meat over the bones. The same must occur in our spiritual lives. Our faith must be covered with substance. Without substance there is no faith. James spoke of the relationship between faith and works. Without ...read more

Scripture: James 2:14-26

Denomination: Baptist

Freedom

Contributed by Shawn Rose on Nov 28, 2004

The apostle Paul expounds upon a Christians freedom in his epistle to the Galatians.

Four basic observations concerning the Christian’s freedom: 1. You’ve been set free -- don’t turn back. (Galatians 5:1) a. Paul’s readers were freed from the bondage of the law. (Galatians 5:2-4) b. As Christians we are freed from the bondage of sin. (Romans 8:1-4) c. We are ...read more

Scripture: Galatians 5:1-26

Denomination: Baptist

"Come Short.." By Dr. Winson Butler Series

Contributed by Winson Butler on Oct 12, 2004

When a running horse gets to the edge of a cliff, it’s way too late to say "Whoa." Sin is that way too. One flirting moment will cost a life time of heartache. Let’s examine the subject together!

Introduction One of our young teenagers told me as I was getting ready to enter the pulpit one week. "Pastor, I had a dream about Heaven and you were in it!" And of course I was curious and ask her to share it with me. She said, "I dreamed I was in Heaven and I saw this huge chalk board. God said ...read more

Scripture: Romans 3:23

Denomination: Baptist

A Shift In Focus! Series

Contributed by Stan Rodda on Oct 16, 2004

A look at fasting from a different angle

A Shift in Focus! Optical illusions To see something different, change your focus Many people are focused on the temporal This earth, money, sex Instant gratification Satan even tried this on Jesus- Mt. 4:1-4 Did you catch it in v. 3? “If You are the Son of God” Are you kidding ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 4:1-4

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Do The Right Thing-Act Series

Contributed by Mitchell Skelton on Jul 27, 2003

In this example of Jesus paying the Temple tax, Jesus shows us how to deal with situations where we are conflicted and don’t know what to do. When, Morally, the answer is not one of right or wrong, but what is the right thing to do.

INTRODUCTION In this example of Jesus paying the Temple tax, Jesus shows us how to deal with situations where we are conflicted and don’t know what to do. (Of course, Jesus had no doubt in his mind what to do yet he took this as an opportunity to teach.) When, Morally, the answer is not one of ...read more

Scripture: Galatians 5:1-14, Matthew 17:24-27

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

For Or Against Series

Contributed by Shawn Drake on Sep 23, 2003

This is the 5th study in the study "David’s Lamp".

Series: David’s Lamp (Kings Of Judah) #5 FOR OR AGAINST? 2 Chronicles 21-24 Introduction: 1. No prayer, Bible reading, or 10 Commandments in school. Segregated schools for homosexuals o.k. 2. Profanity and nudity on prime-time T.V. o.k. Saying the name God in a positive “light” on “Touched By An ...read more

Denomination: Baptist

Faith That Releases The Power Of God

Contributed by David Mende on Jul 13, 2009

In this sermon, you will see the kind of faith that was demonstrated by the woman who was suffering for 12 long years. I would be delighted if you could rate this sermon and give brief feedback.

Faith that releases the power of God (Preached on 01/05/05, Sunday evening) Text: Mk. 5:25-34; Parallels – Mt. 9:20-22; Lk. 8:43-48 This woman suffered for 12 long years – amplify and explain. Her condition grew worse because of doctors. What is that faith that releases the power of God? 1. ...read more

Scripture: Mark 5:25-34

Denomination: Assembly Of God

The Power Of One Life

Contributed by Bledar Valca on Jan 6, 2009

A New Year Challenge

At different times and occasions many people entertain feelings of inferiority, solitude and lack of value. This is part of Satan’s whispering to cause us to feel useless. In verses 1-7, Elijah said: <Take my life>. He is what we would call a suicidal. In our text, God comes to the prophet and ...read more

Scripture: 1 Kings 19:9-18

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

The Greatest Sentence Ever Written

Contributed by Ed Wood on Jul 15, 2008

A message on John 3:16

THE GREATEST SENTENCE EVER WRITTEN John 3:16 INTRO: Many great documents have been written — some starting wars, others, stopping them. The constitution, international agreements of various kinds. READ TEXT! This verse is one we quote more than any ...read more

Scripture: John 3:16

Denomination: Baptist

Why Do We Twist Arms To Get People Saved? Series

Contributed by Jim Butcher on Feb 19, 2009

Why do we act like entering the Kingdom is a terrible deal for the sinner?

How We Often Talk About Becoming A Christian: We plead and beg and twist arms. - “Sure, Christianity is a drudgery, but you need to avoid hell.” How Jesus Talks About It: God’s offer is the opportunity of a lifetime – an unbelievably great deal. - Matthew 13:44-46. - “Woe” v. “Wow.” - “I ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 13:44-46

Denomination: Baptist

1 Corinthians 10:12

Contributed by Matthew Davaughn Cox on Mar 12, 2013

So, if you think you are standing firm, be careful that you don't fall! NIV

I. 1 Corinthians a. chapter number 10 b. verse number 12 c. So, if you think you are standing firm, be careful that you don't fall! II. Main points from this verse a. We can all get to a point in life when we all believe that we are standing firm in our belief. Now there is nothing wrong with ...read more

Scripture: 1 Corinthians 10:12

Denomination: *other

Life In Hd: Lure Of The Blur Series

Contributed by Kenton Beshore on May 9, 2008

A message on dealing with trouble and temptation from James 1:9-18.

Kenton Beshore is Executive Producer of the small group curriculum Liquid, a new revolutionary video-based resource for small groups and church-wide campaigns. Visit www.experienceliquid.com to learn more. _____________________________________ LURE OF THE BLUR James 1:9-18 TROUBLE & ...read more

Scripture: James 1:9-18

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

The Elements Of Joy #2 Series

Contributed by Ronald Thorington on Jan 1, 2008

The sermon speaks about the joy of participation, the joy of anticipation.

The Elements of Joy (2) Text: Philippians 1:3-7 Introduction: This is Easter Sunday. On this day Christians celebrate Christ’s resurrection II. The Elements of Joy (v3-7) A. The joy of recollection (3) B. The joy of intercession (4) C. The joy of participation (5) 1.”Participation” in the ...read more

Scripture: Philippians 1:3-7

Denomination: Assembly Of God