Sermons on Water From A Rock:

From Indescretion To Intercession

Contributed by David Shipman on May 8, 2004

Mother’s Day

Mother¡¦s Day 2004 Introduction: „« Welcome and wish all mothers a Happy Mother¡¦s Day „« Today is a day where we honor our mothers Eph 6:2 2 Honour thy father and mother; (which is the first commandment with promise;) (KJV) What is the promise: Deut 5:16 16 ¡§Honour thy father and thy ...read more

Scripture: Ephesians 6:2

Denomination: Independent/Bible

Flee From Harm Series

Contributed by Tom Doubt on May 15, 2004

This is the last of 5 messages on the F’s of flying with spirutal engine failure, the emergency evacuation plan to FLEE from harm.

FLEE FROM HARM BACKGROUND: A. Illustration: The pilot of a small Piper single engine plane developed engine failure. He continued to FLY the plane, gliding and trying find a place to land. He checked instruments, did everything he knew how, yet he was not able to FIX the problem. He called ...read more

Scripture: 1 Timothy 6:6-11

Denomination: Baptist

Words From The Cross Series

Contributed by Shawn Drake on May 24, 2004

This is the 19th study in the study "The Hebrew Hymnal".

Series: The Hebrew Hymnal (Psalms) HYMN #22: WORDS FROM THE CROSS Psalm 22 As Jesus Christ hung upon the cross, He spoke seven statements that summarize His experience as He was dieing for the sins of the world. Psalms 22:1-5; Matthew 27:45-46 „© ¡§My God, my God, why have you forsaken ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 22:1-31

Denomination: Baptist

Lessons From The Jordan

Contributed by James Julian on Jun 2, 2004

The Israelites learned a valuable lesson on the banks of the Jordan River.... we can too.

Lessons From The Jordan Joshua 4 Always take something from your Jordan (v.1-5) -Remember how God has brought you through -Respond to God -Reach others for God Always teach someone about your Jordan (6-8, 21-23) -be obedient to God -fulfill your calling Thank someone for helping ...read more

Scripture: Joshua 4:1-24

Denomination: Baptist

From Anxiety To Acceptance Series

Contributed by Christopher Hill on Feb 2, 2004

Jesus’ experience at Mt Olives demonstrates his voluntary submission to crucifixion and how we are to handle a "No" answer to prayer. He demonstrates his humanity in his grief as he walks the path from Anxiety to Acceptance.

Hope Community Church February 8, 2004 Bro. Chris Hill Contemporary American culture values the independent thinker who can make quick decisions. I have even read in some of my leadership material that a true leader is not somebody who can make a good decision but one can make any decision. In ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 26:36-46

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

From The Palace To The Pasture

Contributed by Mike Turner on Feb 5, 2004

Sermon on Nebuchadnezzar. Pride carried him from the palace to the pasture ! Beware of pride !

From The Palace To The Pasture Daniel 4:1-37 I. See The King Flourishing In His Palace. V.4 a. He was secure. Nebuchadnezzar was the King of Babylon. He is best known as the King who conquered Judah, destroyed ...read more

Scripture: Daniel 4:1-37

Denomination: Baptist

Learning From Absalom Series

Contributed by Sue Richard on Feb 9, 2004

Absalom provides a good example of the sin of pride and the conseqence of breaking the fifth commandment, Honor your father and mother.

Today we will see from the life of Absalom what the outcome of breaking God’s fifth command is. It reads, “ Honor your father and your mother, so that your days may be long in the land that the Lord your God is giving you.” Absalom, who was King David’s third son, had his life cut short because ...read more

Scripture: Exodus 20:12

Denomination: Brethren

From Empty To Eagle

Contributed by Joseph Smith on Feb 11, 2004

Funeral sermon for Henry L. Stewart, local resident, known as an amateur artist. The images of the four living creatures in Revelation become metaphors for the stages of life.

Some look at the earth, but never see the sky. Some see the sky, but never fly. But to some it is given to see and to fly. To some it is given to be an eagle, soaring with strength and power. But I must ask – do you know how empty the eagle is before he flies? From empty to eagle; do you know ...read more

Scripture: Revelation 4:1-8

Denomination: Baptist

Surprises From God!

Contributed by Tony Abram on Sep 27, 2006

I have been preaching over 45 years in over 125 countries of the world and yet when I think I have seen everything, the Lord surprises me with something I have never seen. However, He has always been the God of surprises. Example after example we can find

SURPRISES FROM GOD! Exodus 3:1 Now Moses kept the flock of Jethro his father in law, the priest of Midian: and he led the flock to the backside of the desert, and came to the mountain of God, even to Horeb. 2 And the angel of the LORD appeared unto him in a flame of fire out of the midst of a ...read more

Scripture: Exodus 3:1-8

Assurances From The Resurrection

Contributed by Joseph Mcculley on Feb 17, 2006

This message reminds us that the resurrection of Jesus ought to assure us the deity of Christ, our forgiven sins, and our own resurrection in the future...

1 Cor. 15:1-23 Assurances from the Resurrection Intro: In our culture we have a tendency to set aside certain days to remember certain days of historical significance. For example: July 4th – Day when Declaration of Independence was signed; the birthday of the USA Dec. 7th – Day when Pearl ...read more

Scripture: 1 Corinthians 15:1-23

Denomination: Independent/Bible

Recovery From Setbacks Series

Contributed by Gerald Van Horn on Feb 23, 2006

Is it possible for a Christian to live a defeated life?

Victory side of life # 10 Recovery from setbacks by Gerald Van Horn Joshua 8:32-35 Text Joshua 8:30 Is it possible for a Christian to live a defeated life? Many Christians live an up and down experience. They’re up one day and down the next. God did not intend for His people to always be ...read more

Scripture: Joshua 8:32-35

Denomination: Assembly Of God

A Call From Corruption Series

Contributed by Keith Crouch on Mar 16, 2006

The third message in a verse by verse exposition of the book of Malachi.

A Call From Corruption Malachi 2:1-9 I. God’s Disdain for a Corrupted Priesthood (v. 1-4) A. Corruption often begins when listening ends 1. Failure to hear hurts the heart 2. Failure to hear depletes God’s glory B. Corruption brings a price to be paid 1. God’s hand of blessing may be ...read more

Scripture: Malachi 2:1-9

Denomination: Baptist

A View From The Cross Series

Contributed by Joseph Rodgers on Mar 20, 2006

A three weeks series looking at the cross cross different perspectives.

A View from the Cross Intro: What did Jesus see as He hung there between heaven and earth? There amidst the throng of people, I think He saw His accusers and His abusers – He saw the faithful and the fearful – He saw the hopeful and the hopeless – He saw you and me. Trans: Jesus saw many faces, ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 26:56-75

Denomination: Baptist

View From The Donkey

Contributed by Jerry Shirley on Apr 6, 2006

Triumphal Entry - Takes a unique look at this story from a more humble vantage point. The SAVIOR, the SERVANTS, and the SINNERS. Link included to formatted text, handout, and PowerPoint Presentation.

View From The Donkey Zech. 9:9; Matthew 21:1-11 (this passage known as the Triumphal Entry) Zech. 9:9 [on screen] Rejoice greatly, O daughter of Zion; shout, O daughter of Jerusalem: behold, thy King cometh unto thee: he is just, and having salvation; lowly, and riding upon an ass, and upon a ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 21:1-11

Denomination: Baptist

From Ichabod To Ebenezer Series

Contributed by Michael Luke on Sep 27, 2005

Christians need to redevelop the practice of the presence of God

SERIES: “EXCERPTS FROM EZEKIEL” TEXT: EZEKIEL 8, 9, 10, & 11 **(8:6; 10:4, 18-19; 11:22-23) {Pew Bibles – p.825} TITLE: “FROM ICHABOD TO EBENEZER” INTRODUCTION: A. Paul Harvey told a story about an attractive female flight attendant who was being ...read more

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ