Sermons on Unmovable Rock:

Where Are You Building Your House Series

Contributed by Jeffery Anselmi on Jul 12, 2002

Are you really building your house on the Rock of Jesus and His Word or on the sinking sand of human opinion?

INTRODUCTION • I want to speak to you today about something that is very important. What God’s word has to say to us today can help keep us from doing something that we will regret. • How many of you here today have been involved in building a house? • What is one thing that you do not want to do ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 7:24-27

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

The Master Builder Series

Contributed by Rudolf E. Y. Mensah on Jan 31, 2022

This passage causes the clarity to unravel the mysteries surrounding the person and deity of Jesus Christ.

REF NO: 026 COLUMNIST: Rudolf Nii Yemoh Mensah, Prelate, Oasis Potterlight Chapel International PASSAGE: Hebrews 3:4, NIV: For every house is built by someone, but God is the builder of everything. BACKGROUND: This passage causes the clarity to unravel the mysteries surrounding the person and ...read more

Scripture: Hebrews 3:4, Psalm 127:1

Denomination: Charismatic

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

Jesus' Empty Tomb Is A Place Of Life

Contributed by Edward Frey on Apr 18, 2003

Easter morning injects a rock-solid conviction that our sins are forgiven.

Some call it coffin commercialism. Those who want to make a final statement about their life can now choose customized, personalized, caskets to tell their story. Business is thriving at the Whitelight Casket Company of Dallas, which has introduced the “art casket” for those who wouldn’t be caught ...read more

Scripture: Mark 16:1-8

Denomination: Lutheran

Revision: Winning Life Strategies, Part Ii

Contributed by Tim Smith on Mar 9, 2009

In our Scripture today, Nehemiah has left Persia (modern day Iran) and traveled for more than 2 months and 750 miles to Jerusalem. Today, we continue learning life strategies when encountering God-sized problems.

Revision: Winning Life Strategies, Part II Nehemiah 2: 10-20 In the middle of the 17th century, England was in turmoil. King Charles I was beheaded. Anglican churches were being closed; Presbyterians were being persecuted. In the midst of all this, Sir Robert Shirley built a church. The plaque on ...read more

Scripture: Nehemiah 2:10-20

Denomination: Methodist

Underneath

Contributed by Philip Harrelson on Feb 8, 2007

God’s greatness supports us no matter what pressure point we find ourselves in.

UNDERNEATH TEXT: Deuteronomy 33:27 Deuteronomy 33:27 KJV The eternal God is thy refuge, and underneath are the everlasting arms: and he shall thrust out the enemy from before thee; and shall say, Destroy them. l. INTRODUCTION – THE BOOK OF DEUTERONOMY & MOSES -If you read carefully, if you ...read more

Scripture: Deuteronomy 33:27

Denomination: Pentecostal

Satan’s Demand Series

Contributed by Dennis Davidson on Jun 1, 2022

Jesus attributes Peter’s coming defection to the direct activity of Satan. Satan comes as a roaring lion seeking whom he may devour, from the highest leader to the least among us. Why such debilitating attacks?

LUKE 22: 31-38 SATAN’S DEMAND [JESUS’ LAST NIGHT SERIES] [Job 1:6-12 / 1 Peter 4: 12-19 / Romans 8:18-25] Once again we are looking at Jesus’ last night before His crucifixion. Here Jesus tells how Satan had sought to have the disciples in order to sift them (Job 1–2; Dan. 10:13) and lead them ...read more

Scripture: Luke 22:31-38

Denomination: Baptist

Matthew 5 - Part 1 - Woodstock Without The Drugs, Sex And Rock And Roll? Series

Contributed by Ross Cochrane on Dec 18, 2009

What was "Woodstock"? It was a Rock music festival that took place in America in 1969. It was characterized by drugs, sex and rock music. When Jesus drew a crowd, he didn’t have to rely on those things. Large crowds followed Him everywhere He went.

Discipleship, Equipped for Ministry, Teaching, Matthew 5, Leadership | report Matthew 5 - Part 1 - Woodstock without the drugs, sex and rock and roll? I was only 14 years old when Woodstock took place. I had just become a Christian that Christmas. What was Woodstock? It was a Rock music festival ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 5:1-2

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

The Gloomiest Chapter In The Bible – Psalm 88 – Passing Through Stormy Seas – Part 3 With Conclusions Series

Contributed by Ron Ferguson on Jul 4, 2022

Psalm 88 is the gloomiest chapter in all the bible. There is not one glimmer of hope yet we can draw from it wonderful teaching. The psalmist was in a very dark state . Even by the end of the Psalm the conflict was not resolved. In Psalm 88, the writer was overcome by feelings and emotions.

SERIES - THE PSALMS OF KORAH – PSALM 88 PART 3 THE GLOOMIEST CHAPTER IN THE BIBLE – PSALM 88 – PASSING THROUGH STORMY SEAS – PART 3 VERSE 13 Psalm 88:13 But I, O LORD, have cried out to You for help, and in the morning my prayer comes before You. The previous verses comprise four questions all ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 88:13-18, Jonah 2:3-5, Job 14:13-15

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

The Lordship Of Jesus

Contributed by Trevor Chuma on Mar 13, 2019

The LORD is my rock, my fortress and my deliverer; my God is my rock, in whom I take refuge, my shield and the horn of my salvation, my stronghold. Psalm 18:2

If your life is not founded on Jesus Christ, it doesn’t matter how many times you win, you will lose at the end. The man whose foundation is built on Jesus Christ will win at the end. Never let your life be founded on your job, business, children, husband, wife, money or any material thing, because ...read more

Scripture: Ecclesiastes 9:11, Matthew 7:24-27

Denomination: Charismatic

Focus Of Worship Series

Contributed by Shawn Drake on Mar 13, 2003

This is the 17th sermon in the series "Church On The Rocks". This sermon looks at the focus of worship.

Sunday Morning March 16, 2003 Bel Aire Baptist Church Series: ¡§Church On The Rocks¡¨ [#17] FOCUS OF WORSHIP 1 Corinthians 14:1-15:11 Introduction: 1. Have you ever played baseball, softball, tennis, racquetball, ping pong, golf, or any other sport that requires hitting an object? ...read more

Denomination: Baptist

"What Is A Bulwark?"

Contributed by Ken Sauer on Jan 31, 2004

God is the Rock of Refuge no matter how uncertain the times we live in.

Psalm 71:1-6 “What is a Bulwark?” By: Kenneth Emerson Sauer, Pastor of Parkview United Methodist Church, Newport News, VA www.parkview-umc,org. On October 31, 1517, Martin Luther nailed his ninety-five theses to the door of the Cathedral of Whittenberg, Germany. That date is sometimes called the ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 71:1-6

Denomination: United Methodist

The Anchor Holds

Contributed by James May on Apr 23, 2006

I’m anchored to the Rock of Ages and the anchor is holding through every storm.

The Anchor Holds By Pastor Jim May Hebrews 6:16-20, "For men verily swear by the greater: and an oath for confirmation is to them an end of all strife. Wherein God, willing more abundantly to shew unto the heirs of promise the immutability of his counsel, confirmed it by an oath: That by two ...read more

Scripture: Hebrews 6:16-20

Denomination: Independent/Bible

The New Covenant

Contributed by John Harper on Nov 5, 2008

You may not be a child of the King of Rock and Roll, but you are a child of the King of Kings.

“The New Covenant” Hebrews 8:7-13 Warden Assembly of God Pastor John L. Harper October 19, 2008 Introduction: After the death of Elvis Presley it became fairly common to read headlines in the Tabloids such as: "I was Elvis’ Love Child" or "Elvis’ Ghost is My Father". Many people claimed to be ...read more

Scripture: Hebrews 8:7-13

Denomination: Pentecostal

Our Mighty Fortress

Contributed by John White on Oct 18, 2006

The security and safety of being firmly grounded on our Solid Rock, Jesus Christ.

OUR MIGHTY FORTRESS Psalm 46:1-11 "God [is] our refuge and strength, a very present help in trouble. Therefore will not we fear, though the earth be removed, and though the mountains be carried into the midst of the sea; [Though] the waters thereof roar [and] be troubled, [though] the ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 46:1-11

Denomination: Baptist