Sermons on Upon This Rock:

Fullness Of Grace Series

Contributed by Mark Schaeufele on Dec 2, 2025

“Out of His fullness we receive, and grace for grace, – like wave upon wave.”— Horatius Bonar

FULLNESS OF GRACE Text: Ruth 3:14-18 Introduction 1. “Out of His fullness we receive, and grace for grace, – like wave upon wave.”— Horatius Bonar 2. You will never run out of grace. 3. “From his abundance we have all received one gracious blessing after another.” (Jn. 1:16). 4. With God we are ...read more

Scripture: Ruth 3:6-13

Denomination: Methodist

The Desire To Glorify God

Contributed by Tony Maramara on Aug 13, 2011

It is absolutely essential that a church perceive itself as an institution for the glory of God. But sad to say, many churches (even here in the Philippines) have descended from a church that focuses on glorifying God into a church that focuses on men.

THE DESIRE TO GLORIFY GOD Exodus 33:12-23 - "SHOW ME THY GLORY" Prepared by: Pastor Tony Maramara For: Passing the Baton Camp – UNIDA, Silang, Cavite – June 21, 2011 - 7:00 PM – 9:00 PM Let us read Exodus 33:18 – “And he said, I beseech thee, shew me thy ...read more

Scripture: Exodus 33:12-23

Denomination: Baptist

400 Years And No Word From God Series

Contributed by Scott Chambers on Apr 3, 2009

This message is a part of a series that surveys the entire Bible. It is based upon the study guide from an older Chuck Swindoll series. This message looks at the intertestamental period.

"The Sounds of Silence" is the song that propelled the 1960s folk music duo Simon and Garfunkel to popularity. It was written in February 1964 by Paul Simon in the aftermath of the assassination of President John F. Kennedy on November 22, 1963. Simon conceived of the song as a way of capturing the ...read more

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Beyond The Fox... Series

Contributed by Clark Sneed on Oct 16, 2005

Obstacles, even death, do not distract Jesus from completing the work his Father has given him. What is keeping you from completing the work your Father has given you?

Please turn in your Bibles to Luke’s Gospel, chapter 13:31. The same day there came certain of the Pharisees, saying unto him, Get thee out, and depart hence: for Herod will kill thee. And he said unto them, Go ye, and tell that fox, Behold, I cast out devils, and I do cures to day and to ...read more

Scripture: Luke 13:31-35

Denomination: Baptist

#5 -- Help Series

Contributed by Derek Melanson on Nov 10, 2006

God helps those who rely not on themselves but on Him.

“God helps those who help themselves” Have you ever heard the expression, “God helps those who help themselves”? What does this saying mean? Does it mean that God only helps those who can help themselves? At the very least this saying seems to suggest to me that we can help ourselves somewhat. It ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 124:1-8

Denomination: Baptist

Knowing Jesus For Yourself

Contributed by Charles Forshee on Sep 15, 2008

The Most Important thing you can know in life is WHO JESUS IS.... Not who someone says He is...... ....or what others say about Him.... ...but TO KNOW Him Personally.....to know Him for YOURSELF....

Matthew 16:13 When Jesus came into the coasts of Caesarea Philippi, he asked his disciples, saying, Whom do men say that I the Son of man am? 14 And they said, Some say that thou art John the Baptist: some, Elias; and others, Jeremias, or one of the prophets. 15 He saith unto them, But whom say ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 16:13-23

Denomination: *other

A Life Of Gratitude (Thanksgiving Message)

Contributed by Dr. Odell Belger on Mar 19, 2022

Bart Simpson, in a program aimed at millions of America's young, is asked to say grace and he says, "Dear God, we paid for all this stuff ourselves, so thanks for nothing."

The attitude of ungratefulness can not only be seen in the cartoons in the newspaper, but also in the lives of people. WHAT AN UNGRATEFUL PEOPLE WE HAVE BECOME! For example, if you have attended church very long you have experienced ingratitude. • There are people who will attend church to get ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 40:5

Denomination: Baptist

Fearless Faith

Contributed by Lonnie Erwin on Feb 26, 2022

As Christians must not live in fear. We can either live on the "Solid Rock" or the shifting sands of the world. We need fearless faith knowing our hope, our faith, and our confidence is found in Jesus.

Intro: The Journey of life is not an easy it can be joyful or full of disappointments, dark, and painful. How quickly we become fearful and disheartened and find ourselves living in fear, wondering what’s next. As Christians, we don’t have to live that way. We can either live on the "Solid ...read more

Scripture: Jeremiah 29:11-14, Joshua 1:6-7, 2 Timothy 1:7

Denomination: Baptist

Something Better Than Perfume

Contributed by Bruce Howell on Aug 24, 2004

One’s name or reputation is a precious possession It needs to be guarded and cherished. This sermon calls upon the follower of Christ to do just that.

Something Better Than Perfume III John 1:4-12 Have you ever heard of the expression, “Your name will be mud?” Do you know where it originated? Samuel Alexander Mudd was the doctor who set John Wilkes Booth’s leg after Booth assassinated Abraham Lincoln in Ford’s Theater in 1865. Mudd claimed ...read more

Scripture: 3 John 1:4-12

Denomination: Wesleyan

The Unchanging God Series

Contributed by Rev. Samuel Arimoro on Feb 2, 2025

God’s immutability, or unchanging nature, is one of His defining attributes. In a world where everything is subject to change—people, circumstances, and seasons—God remains constant. His character, promises, and purposes are eternal and unshakable.

THE UNCHANGING GOD By Rev. Samuel Arimoro Main Text: Malachi 3:6 “For I am the Lord, I do not change; therefore you are not consumed, O sons of Jacob.” Supporting Texts: James 1:17 Hebrews 13:8 Numbers 23:19 Psalm 102:27 Isaiah 40:8 INTRODUCTION: God’s immutability, or unchanging nature, is one ...read more

Scripture: Malachi 3:6, James 1:17, Hebrews 13:8, Numbers 23:19, Psalm 102:27, Isaiah 40:8  (view more)  (view less)

Denomination: Assembly Of God

Hope In The Conquest - More Than Conquerors In Christ Series

Contributed by Dean Courtier on Nov 14, 2018

We continue in our series Hope Found Here and this month our theme is Hope in the Conquest. If we are in Christ, if we have accepted Him as our Lord and Saviour we have no need to fear our past, our present or our future.

We continue in our series Hope Found Here and this month our theme is Hope in the Conquest. Hope in the Conquest of what? Hope in the Conquest of Sin; Hope in the Conquest of Death; and Hope in the Conquest of Fear. Our hope comes from being in a real relationship with Jesus, He has conquered the ...read more

Scripture: Romans 8:37, Proverbs 3:5-6, Deuteronomy 32:4, Acts 10:34-36, John 15:9-13, Philippians 2:1-11  (view more)  (view less)

Denomination: Pentecostal

Strangers In A Strange Land

Contributed by Edward Nutter on Mar 23, 2007

We must reach those whose houses are built on the shifting sands of this world.

Strangers in a strange land Psalm 146:9 The LORD preserveth the strangers; he relieveth the fatherless and widow: but the way of the wicked he turneth upside down. Hebrews 11:8-13 8By faith Abraham, when he was called to go out into a place which he should after receive for an inheritance, ...read more

Scripture: 1 Peter 2:11-12

Denomination: Methodist

Let's Just Cut The Ears Off?

Contributed by Wade Martin Hughes, Sr on May 10, 2025

Mothers' day? Father's day? Life in general needs something few accept. Is there a difference in hearing and listening. Let's just cut off the ear? Many spiritual problems are birthed because we tend to not listen. DO WE LISTEN TO GOD AND PEOPLE?

LET’S CHOP OFF THE EAR? GOT YOUR EARS ON? HALF AN EAR? By Wade Martin Hughes, Sr. Kyfingers@a0l.com (YouTube: Wade Hughes) *LET US BEGIN WITH A QUESTION: IS THERE A DIFFERENCE IN HEARING AND LISTENING? Life is about choices. *THERE ARE 3 BONES COLLECTIVELY ARE KNOWN AS OSSICLES = 1. ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 11:15, Proverbs 8:34, Deuteronomy 11:13

Denomination: Assembly Of God

Christians In Name Only Series

Contributed by Pat Damiani on Jun 28, 2010

In order to avoid being Christians in name only, we must continue to rely upon the Holy Spirit and not our own wisdom and power.

In his commentary on World Net Daily posted on April 21, 2009, David Welch wrote the following words: One of the most massive and widespread occurrences of identity theft has happened, and it is not even attracting the attention of local, state or national leaders. This particularly insidious ...read more

Scripture: Revelation 3:1-6

Denomination: Baptist

Let"S Go Fishing!

Contributed by Henry Shellman on Aug 20, 2012

A message to encourage people to receive Christ and to answer His invitation to be "fishers of men"

"Let's go fishing" Mat_4:19 “And he saith unto them, Follow me, and I will make you fishers of men.” How many here like to fish? I have tried it and I am not very good at it. As we look at this text today I want you to realize that to be a follower of Christ is not an easy task ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 4:19

Denomination: *other