Sermons on Throw Rocks:

Conquering Temptation Series

Contributed by Douglas Phillips on Sep 14, 2015

This is a Bible Study dealing with ways of coping with temptation when it happens, using the life situation of Joseph and Potiphar's wife as our illustration.

CONQUERING TEMPTATION GENESIS 39:1-23 TEMPTATION IS ALWAYS A GREAT SURPRISE TO CHRISTIANS. THERE ARE SOME GENERAL THINGS THAT WE CAN DO TO PREPARE OURSELVES FOR WHEN TEMPTATIONS OCCUR, THERE ARE SOME THAT WE CAN EVEN EXPECT, BUT WHEN THEY HAPPEN, WHERE THEY HAPPEN, AND HOW THEY HAPPEN, CAN CATCH ...read more

Scripture: Genesis 39:1-23

Denomination: Baptist

Applying The Blood Series

Contributed by Troy Campbell on Mar 10, 2016

Learn the benefits of applying the blood to our everyday lives.

Title: The Bloodline of a Champion – 9 “Applying the Blood” Text: Exodus 12:7, 23 In Exodus 12, the children of Israel came out of Egypt. God told them, “Place the blood on the doorposts of your home and then stay inside your house. When the destroyer comes over, ...read more

Scripture: Exodus 12:7-23

Denomination: Pentecostal

Surprise Witness

Contributed by Alison Bucklin on Mar 19, 2023

The account of the Roman soldier who witnessed the death of Jesus and became convinced that Jesus was the son of God.

Rufus wished he were anywhere but here. He had never wanted to come to Palestine in the first place, every legionnaire in the Empire knew that it was a lousy assignment. No loot, no glory, no chance for advancement. And he couldn’t even get decent duty like chasing bandits in Galilee. No, he had to ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 27:45-54

Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

Some Aspects Of The Church From Its Beginning – What Is Membership Of The Church? - Part 4 Series

Contributed by Ron Ferguson on Oct 6, 2023

In this next article we are looking at what makes a person a MEMBER of the Body of Christ, THE CHURCH universal. We consider conversion, then baptism – water baptism and baptised in the Holy Spirit. The practise of baptism in churches is mentioned.

SOME ASPECTS OF THE CHURCH FROM ITS BEGINNING – WHAT IS MEMBERSHIP OF THE CHURCH? - PART 4 MEMBERSHIP OF THE CHURCH The membership of the universal Church is through salvation and baptism, but which baptism? This is not baptismal regeneration; just that baptism followed salvation as water ...read more

Scripture: Acts 16:29-34, Romans 6:1-7, 1 Corinthians 12:12-14, 1 Corinthians 10:1-4, Ephesians 1:13  (view more)  (view less)

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Do Bees! Don't Bees!

Contributed by Wade Martin Hughes, Sr on Apr 10, 2024

Seems we all face man's days that are short and full of trouble. Never allow circumstances to define our actions.

DO BEES, DON’T BEES! By Wade Martin Hughes, Sr. Kyfingers@aol.com (YouTube: Wade Hughes) Touch very quickly on the 3 solemn days. Hosea 9:5 What will ye do in the solemn day, and in the day of the feast of the LORD? Jeremiah 12:5 If thou hast run with the footmen, and they have wearied ...read more

Scripture: Hosea 9:5, Matthew 20:4-10, Romans 12:19

Denomination: Assembly Of God

Never Walk Alone PRO Sermon

Contributed by Sermon Research Assistant on Sep 28, 2023

To explore and affirm God's unfailing presence, His comfort in times of trouble, and His faithfulness in every situation.

Good morning, Church family! Today, we are going to dive into a beautiful passage from the book of John that reminds us of God's unfailing presence, His comfort in times of trouble, and His faithfulness in every situation. Our sermon today is titled "Never Walk Alone." Before we dive into the Word, ...read more

Scripture: John 11:20-24

Topics: God's Faithfulness

Bring Peace During Stormy Weather PRO Sermon

Contributed by Sermon Research Assistant on Sep 26, 2023

Explore and understand God's presence, peace, and promises in the midst of life's storms through various biblical passages.

Good morning, family! It's such a joy to gather together in God's house today. Our topic today is one that I believe will bless hearts and uplift spirits. We're going to delve into the word of God, exploring the theme of God's presence in the storm, finding peace in the midst of the storm, and ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 8:23-27, Mark 4:35-41, Isaiah 43:2, Isaiah 41:10-13, John 14:27, Psalm 55:22  (view more)  (view less)

Topics: Walking, Storm

God Of Love PRO Sermon

Contributed by Sermon Research Assistant on Dec 19, 2023

This sermon explores the profound, active nature of God's love, demonstrated through His sacrifice of His only Son for the salvation of believers.

Good morning, dear church family. We gather here today, not as strangers or as mere acquaintances, but as brothers and sisters united in the love of our heavenly Father. A love so profound, so unending, that it surpasses our understanding. I stand here today, not to preach my own words, but to ...read more

Scripture: John 3:16

Topics: Advent, Sunday, 4th

The Family That Prays PRO Sermon

Contributed by Sermon Research Assistant on Jan 8, 2024

This sermon explores God's promises of protection, His presence in our prayers, and the peace we find through petition, as depicted in Psalm 91:15.

Good morning, beloved family of God. It is indeed a privilege to be standing here before you today, in this sacred space, where we gather in unity and love, to share in the Word of God. It is in this Word, in the divine wisdom it imparts, that we find our refuge and our strength. Today, we will be ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 91:15

Topics: Prayer, God's Encouragement

Sensitive To The Spirit Series

Contributed by Glenn Pease on Mar 23, 2021

If we can be sensitive to the Spirit, and see how our job is a mission and a service for Christ, we could do it with greater joy and love.

George Burns said, "There will always be a battle between the sexes because men and women want different things. Men want women and women want men." This is, of course, what God intended, but like all good things that are carried to excess this too becomes an area of life where the ...read more

Scripture: Galatians 5:13-26

Flying By The Seats Of Our Pants Series

Contributed by Ed Vasicek on Jul 29, 2005

Sometimes we find ourselves in horrible predicaments without an answer. Yet, with God’s help, we can often find the “way of escape” if we do not give up and keep trusting Him.

Flying by the Seats of Our Pants (Esther 4:4-5:14) Intro 1. A wise person once said, "Life is a continuous process of getting used to things we hadn’t expected." 2. A New York City businessman decided to avoid a $20 service charge by replacing a fluorescent light himself. After he had smuggled a ...read more

Denomination: Independent/Bible

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

Wisdom From The Cross

Contributed by Dwayne Brown, Phd on Jul 7, 2005

Our culture has lost its understanding of the Cross. We have forgotten "The Old Rugged Cross."

There is a word that I want to try and lift this morning which is found in 23 chapter of Luke’s gospel, beginning at verse 39. Would you stand for the reading of God’s word. (READ). Thus, for our subject this morning I invite you to join with me prayerfully and reflect on the words, Wisdom From ...read more

Scripture: Luke 23:39-43

Denomination: Baptist

The Potter's Clay

Contributed by William Akehurst on May 23, 2008

The LORD wants to shape us for HIS use. It takes our repentance to allow for Him to work His fingers through the fiber of our lives. Sometimes we need to be pulled from the wheel, pounded on the block and reshaped.

THE POTTERS CLAY by William Akehurst, HSWC Jeremiah 18:1-6 Romans 9:20-21 Songs: The Solid Rock Have Thine own Way Lord Thou art the Potter, I am the Clay In our car, SUV, expedition…you know, when you’ve got a family of 6, it takes a pretty big vehicle to get everybody to the same place at ...read more

Scripture: Jeremiah 18:1-6

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Biblical Boomerangs

Contributed by Jerry Flury on Aug 23, 2009

the Bible tells us about some boomerangs of which we need to be aware. Each has the amazing skill of returning to the hurler. Consider these four boomerangs – the boomerangs of sin, generosity or liberality, proclamation and witnessing, and of service.

“Biblical Boomerangs” Ecclesiastes 11:1 “Cast your bread upon the waters, for you will find it after many days.” Introduction: There is an Australian weapon called the boomerang, which when thrown properly follows a singular curve, returns back to the hand of the thrower. Simply you throw a ...read more

Scripture: Ecclesiastes 11:1

Denomination: Baptist