Sermons on The Shade Of A Huge Rock:

Sometimes, I Guess There Just Aren't Enough Rocks

Contributed by Michael Stark on May 6, 2021

In life, we may tear down relationships or we may build relationships. We use similar aspects to both destroy and build. Christians should be known as builders.

“Early in the morning Jacob took the stone that he had put under his head and set it up for a pillar and poured oil on the top of it. He called the name of that place Bethel, but the name of the city was Luz at the first.” [1] In the movie Forrest Gump, one scene pictures Forrest and Jenny ...read more

Scripture: Genesis 28:18-19

Denomination: Baptist

When You Hit Rock Bottom... Do We Have Enough?

Contributed by Wade Martin Hughes, Sr on May 14, 2021

Life is never easy. God has a plan A and if need a plan B. Consider Elijah's journey. Some will hate God's message and his messengers.

WHEN YOU HIT THE ROCK BOTTOM… DO WE HAVE ENOUGH? By Wade Martin Hughes, Sr. Kyfingers@aol.com I have a small barrel on a table in front of the church. I discuss “HOW MUCH IS ENOUGH?” I do not discuss what is in the barrel. The barrel has 3 measures of meal in the barrel. IN 1501 TO ...read more

Scripture: Luke 10:40, Luke 10:42, 1 Kings 17:12-14

Denomination: Assembly Of God

"tarnished Halos, Rock Throwers, And The Amazing Grace Of God" Series

Contributed by Gordon Weatherby on May 23, 2021

This is a message dealing with John 8:1-11, on the woman caught in adultery and the way Jesus handled it.

“Tarnished Halos, Rock Throwers, and The Amazing Grace of God John 8:1-11 Sermon #16 in Gospel of John 2021 Greenmount and O’Leary Churches of Christ May 23, 2021 Video Link: https://youtu.be/mZ09me7jkfM INTRODUCTION: 1.) Most of us in this room today are Christians, or what God’s Word calls ...read more

Scripture: John 8:1-11, Deuteronomy 22:22, Romans 3:23, Romans 6:23

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

A House Of Cards - Matthew 7:24-27 Series

Contributed by Darrell Ferguson on Nov 20, 2024

What is the "rock" Jesus tells us to build our house on? The Word of God? Jesus? No. Both the rock builders and the sand builders are building on Jesus' words. It's not enough to build on his words. Jesus tells us the difference between rock and sand.

Matthew 7:15 Watch out for false prophets. They come to you in sheep's clothing, but inwardly they are ferocious wolves. 16 By their fruit you will recognize them. Do people pick grapes from thornbushes, or figs from thistles? 17 Likewise every good tree bears good fruit, but a bad tree bears ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 7:24-27

God's Invitation, We Rsvp

Contributed by Andrew Chan on Aug 20, 2003

We the church are given the task to share God’s party, to let the world know God rocks and we rock too, that they may RSVP to His party invite.

The biggest concert in Canadian history is now history. Summer 2003 we saw the Rolling Stones headlined the SARS concert to tell the world that TO is SARS free, SO COME WORLD! It is safe, no fear of catching a deadly disease and then suffer and die from it, come party. This Fall 2003, Canada is ...read more

Scripture: John 2:1-11

Denomination: Evangelical Free

Mothers Day 2013

Contributed by Mark Aarssen on Mar 3, 2014

The hand that rocks the cradle rules the world, and if every cradle was rocked by a good mother, the world would be full of good men/women, as sure as you breathe Billy Sunday

Mothers Day 2013 Psalms 127 NKJV A Song of Ascents. Of Solomon. Unless the Lord builds the house, They labor in vain who build it; Unless the Lord guards the city, The watchman stays awake in vain. 2 It is vain for you to rise up early, To sit up late, To eat the bread of sorrows; For so He gives ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 127:1-5

Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

The Quicksand Of Negativism

Contributed by Wade Martin Hughes, Sr on Aug 12, 2016

Quicksand could be a terrible trap? The more you struggle, the deeper you sink! God has a solid rock, how can you sink through a solid rock?

THE QUICKSAND OF NEGATIVISM? By Wade Martin Hughes, Sr. Kyfingers@aol.com TEXT: Mark 11:22 And Jesus answering saith unto them, Have faith in God. 2 Peter 2:9 The Lord knoweth how to deliver the godly out of temptations, and to reserve the unjust unto the day of judgment to be punished: ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 40:2

Denomination: Assembly Of God

Four Amazing Little Evangelists 2. The Conie Series

Contributed by Jerry Martak on Nov 6, 2010

The message of the Conie is to run to the rock of ages and hide in it. (JESUS)

Proverbs 30:24-28 (NKJ) There are four things which are little on the earth, But they are exceedingly wise: The ants are a people not strong, Yet they prepare their food in the summer; The rock badgers (conies) are a feeble folk, Yet they make their homes in the cliffs; The locusts have no king, ...read more

Scripture: Proverbs 30:18-24

Denomination: Assembly Of God

Who Do Men Say I Am? Series

Contributed by Perry Greene on Feb 15, 2012

It is interesting to poll the crowd to see what others think of Jesus (Yeshua). What matters, though is what YOU think of him. Understanding Jesus (Yeshua) impacts the actions of our lives.

1. St. John’s University is apparently known for being a theological school where intellectualism is highly regarded. Someone wrote the following graffiti on one of the walls there: Jesus said unto them: “Who do you say that I am?” And they replied: “You are the ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 16:13-20

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Here Comes Trouble Again! # 3

Contributed by Dr. Odell Belger on Apr 6, 2022

I am not one who keeps up with the various rock group singers. In fact, I do not believe I could name one rock group that exists today.

What is interesting about these rock groups is how they decide who is going to be the lead singer. Illus: Someone suggested they did it this way. Someone starts off as a guitar player but he can not play. The group then gives him some sticks, puts him in the back, and calls him a drummer. When ...read more

Scripture: Job 2:1-2

Denomination: Baptist

You Can Make A Difference Series

Contributed by Jason Hill on Jul 5, 2002

As a follower fo Christ, you have the abilty to make a HUGE impact in the world; an impact that will last for eternity.

You Can Make A Difference Jason Hill – June 30, 2002 Have you ever looked around at the world, your town, your work, your neighborhood or any other place you may frequent and wish that you could make some changes? Isaac Asimov once said, “It is change, continuing change, inevitable change ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 28:19-20

Denomination: Independent/Bible

Escaping The Holiday Rush Series

Contributed by David Dewitt on Dec 17, 2007

Our society creates a huge rush around Christmas that causes many to lose the true meaning of Christmas

Escaping the Holiday Rush Luke 10:38-42 December 2006 About a day after Thanksgiving, people begin to act like turkeys. A gobble mentality is everywhere. Adrenalin’s up and courtesy is down. We see hot collars, long lines and longer faces. We deck the malls with howls of folly. It’s Christmas. ...read more

Scripture: Luke 10:38-42

Denomination: Church Of God

A Bountiful Eye Series

Contributed by Patrick Nix on Jul 9, 2010

A huge part of the Christian walk is perspective: Seeing things the right way… the way God sees them.

He that hath a bountiful eye shall be blessed ; for he giveth of his bread to the poor. (Proverbs 22:9) Where there is no vision, the people perish : but he that keepeth the law, happy is he. (Proverbs 29:18) The light of the body is the eye: therefore when thine eye is single, thy whole body also ...read more

Denomination: Baptist

Power In A Tiny Package

Contributed by Jon Mackinney on Jul 29, 2010

We like to think of the gospel as a huge behemoth, but it is actually an incredibly powerful force in a very unassuming package.

Passage: Matthew 13:31-35 Intro: We’ve all had those moments, which some people calls “Aha moments” 1. something that has been a little mystifying becomes clear (er) 2. the longer we live, we see that the world is divided. 3. not the little divisions, but the one big one ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 13:31-35

Denomination: Evangelical Free

Who Was John The Baptizer? His Life And How He Died Series

Contributed by Justin Steckbauer on Jun 5, 2023

John the baptizer was born and spoke for the purpose of telling the masses to get ready, something huge is about to happen.

Who was John the baptizer? He was not one of Jesus’ twelve disciples. He was in fact a blood relative of Jesus. Jesus’s cousin. But there was something very special about John. His birth happened in a very special way. He would become a voice crying out to the entire nation of Israel, to prepare ...read more

Scripture: Mark 6:14-16

Denomination: Salvation Army