Sermons on The Rock Of My Salvation:

I Spy With My Little Eye

Contributed by Mark Aarssen on Aug 15, 2009

Some of us wrestle sins that others have long defeated through Jesus blood yet we are critical of others when we see the sin we so easily defeated present in their lives. Jesus is telling us to remember we once had a board across our eyes and not just a s

I Spy with My Little Eye Luke Chapter 6:37-42 We live in a world that has lost its moral compass. The line between right and wrong, truth and a lie have become blurred. This kind of thinking is called relativism. I remember an old movie where a young man (Alfred) was giving advice to a store ...read more

Scripture: Luke 6:37-42

Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

The Lord Is My Shepherd (Psalm 23)

Contributed by David Smith on Nov 27, 2007

The Lord is my shepherd. Of course, the problem is that most of us have never even seen a shepherd! ...

Psalm 23 The Lord is my Shepherd The Lord is my trainer I shall not fear the fight. He is constantly with me, working my corner He refreshes me between rounds with cool water And with even cooler advice Yeah, though I walk to centre-ring To stare out an opponent twice ...read more

Denomination: Episcopal/Anglican

I Cast My Vote - For Who?

Contributed by Gary Stebbins on Oct 14, 2008

As a Christian, how do we evaluate political candidates and decide who to vote for? (Thoughts taken from a sermon series by Tony Evans, How Should Christians Vote.)

Introduction Our nation- experiencing serious difficulties- affecting everyone of us- gas prices, investment losses, etc. There is much anxiety in the hearts of people over the economy and how it will affect them personally. What does- Bible counsel us to do- Phil 4:6-7 NASU- Php 4:6 Don’t worry ...read more

Scripture: Romans 13:1-6

Denomination: Charismatic

A Table In The Presence Of My Enemies (Communion)

Contributed by Ken Pell on Feb 3, 2009

This is a communion meditation.

A Table Before My Enemies** Psalm 23 Sermon Objective: Communion Meditation Supporting Scripture: Matthew 10:16; Luke 22:19-21; John 10:11; Romans 8:31-39 Psalm 23: 1 The LORD is my shepherd, I shall not be in want. 2 He makes me lie down in green pastures, he leads me beside quiet waters, 3 ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 23:1-6

Denomination: Nazarene

I Know My Redeemer Lives

Contributed by Stephen Funderburk on Jun 1, 2008

Boaz is a type of Christ, as the Kinsman redeemer. We are so encouraged about our Redeemer Jesus Christ through looking at Boaz in his providing for Naomi and Ruth.

Intro: when I think of something being redeemed I think of a pawn shop. Someone has gotten into a financial fix, gives something of value to the pawn shop, and comes back later to buy back their stuff. They redeem it. Something they owned had been lost, now they come to buy it back, to redeem it. ...read more

Denomination: Assembly Of God

I Want To Shoot My Kids!

Contributed by David Diyanni on Jun 29, 2008

Happy Father’s Day. Sometimes our kids do drive us crazy, but if we keep our focus as dads, the day will come when we will launch them out into the world. Let’s give them a good shot!

I want to shoot my kids!!! Bring arrows Introduction In honor of Father’s day today I would like to take a look at Psalm 127:1-5 So if I am reading this correctly as fathers we should all want to “Shoot our children!!!” Now I know that can be understood several different ways and I don’t want to ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 127:1-5

Denomination: Vineyard

Don’t Rain On My Parade Series

Contributed by Vera Hughes on Feb 21, 2008

In this life that we encounter problems. Whether we prevail as champions or merely give up in the ship in the midst of the storm says a lot about our walk with God and how responsive we are to his voice.

The first question we may ask is “Why Problems?” Now that I am a born again believer, it should be smooth sailing. I have the Word of God that says, no weapon formed against me shall prosper…I have 10,000 angels…if I have this why the bills? Why is my home life in a mess? Why are my children ...read more

Scripture: Philippians 3:9-10

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Change My Heart, O God

Contributed by Manuel Jr. Ocampo on Feb 27, 2008

We must live a life of holiness before God.

“CHANGE MY HEART, O GOD” TEXT: 1 CORINTHIANS 9:24-27 INTRO: Paul disciplined himself and subdues it for the fear of being a castaway or rejected at the last day. If the great Apostle Paul dreads about this after suffering many things for the sake of the Gospel, how much more are we if we don’t ...read more

Scripture: 1 Corinthians 9:24-27

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

A Tree Will Grow From My Body

Contributed by Davon Huss on Mar 10, 2008

A sermon on the resurrection of Jesus Christ from 1 Corinthians 15:1-19.

Sermon for 3/9/2006 1 Corinthians 15:1-19 Introduction: The Jesus seminary, a group of supposed Biblical scholars, says the following about the resurrection of Jesus: The resurrection of Jesus did not involve the resuscitation of his corpse. Belief in Jesus’ resurrection does not depend on what ...read more

Scripture: 1 Corinthians 15:1-19

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Obedience - Adjusting My Life To God's Series

Contributed by Matthew Stoll on Apr 10, 2008

Part 7. We must be willing to make major adjustments in our life to follow God, obeying him 100% if we want to be faithful and experience God.

We have been in a series titled “Knowing and Experiencing God” because, truth be told, many times in our Christian life we are just going through the motions. Perhaps we go to church on Sunday, maybe we do our daily devotions (reading the Bible & praying), generally we try to be a good person, do ...read more

Scripture: Acts 9:1-20

Denomination: Methodist

How To Really Love My Wife Series

Contributed by Pat Damiani on May 5, 2008

51st in a series from Ephesians. Husbands are to love their wives in the sawm way Christ loved the church.

As I was preparing my message this week, I came across this definition of marriage: Marriage is when you agree to spend the rest of your life sleeping in a room that’s too warm, beside someone who’s sleeping in a room that’s too cold. Although we may chuckle a bit at that, perhaps it is a much ...read more

Scripture: Ephesians 5:21-33

Denomination: Baptist

Won't You Be My Neighbor

Contributed by Matthew Stoll on Oct 1, 2007

Being a good neighbor (loving our neighbor) means being intentional about caring for those whom God places in our path even if they are different from us.

[Have the congregation exchange names with one another during greeting time] [Sing “Won’t You Be My Neighbor” while mimicking Mister Rogers (changing out of coat and shoes into sweater and dockers] Many of us here or your children had the opportunity to grow up with Mister Roger’s Neighborhood. ...read more

Scripture: Luke 10:25-37

Denomination: Methodist

Your Statutes Are My Heritage Forever

Contributed by Don Schultz on Jan 27, 2010

God's Word is my great heritage

I was just reading the other day about a couple in Minnesota that was celebrating an unusual wedding anniversary**(see footnote). What made it unusual was the number. They had been married for 83 years. They’re both right around 100 years old. Can you imagine celebrating an anniversary ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 119:111

Denomination: Lutheran

Jesus! Heal My Withered Hand! Series

Contributed by Will Potter on Feb 10, 2010

Many people lives are withered spiritually, but Jesus can restore things to life

I. Introduction: Whatever has “withered up” in your life, God came to make it “whole”! a. We all have seen or had some things that have “withered up!” (Ex: The recent severe Winter that we have experienced in Florida, seemed to have killed every plant that was ...read more

Scripture: Mark 3:1-6

Denomination: Pentecostal

Won’t You Be My Neighbor? Series

Contributed by Jeff Strite on Feb 28, 2010

Why wouldn’t people love their neighbors? And do I have to love myself before I can show this kind of love to others?

Today is our Friend Sunday, and many of you invited your neighbors to worship with you this morning. So, this morning I thought I’d give you a little quiz on neighbors. Years ago PBS featured a program where the host would enter the studio, take off his cardigan sweater, and his dress shoes and put ...read more

Scripture: Luke 10:25-37

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ