Sermons on Water From The Rock:

Who Needs A Lifeboat! Just Walk On Top Of The Water And Calm The Storm. Series

Contributed by Preacher Fo Real on Oct 5, 2011

short story sermon

In Matthew 14 after John, the Baptist was beheaded at the request of the daughter of Herodias, his disciples ran and delivered the tragic and frightening news to Jesus. Upon hearing about the untimely demise of his contemporary and friend, Jesus withdrew to a place of solitude. Nevertheless, the ...read more

Denomination: *other

Fire From Above

Contributed by James May on Oct 29, 2006

We need the Fire of the Holy Ghost to fall on us once again, consuming us for the glory of God

Fire from Above Sunday, October 29, 2006 – AM By Pastor Jim May We need the fire this morning. It’s getting colder outside, but I’m not concerned about the cold air; I’m concerned about the cold spirit and the cold heart in the church. I know that the church, in general, at least those with ...read more

Scripture: 1 Kings 18:37-39

Denomination: Independent/Bible

"What Is This?” Cries Of Disgust & Delight Series

Contributed by Daniel Habben on Apr 2, 2023

“What is this?” That’s a question tourists to the Caribbean island of Antigua ask when handed a serving of pepper pot—a salty stew of okra and pig’s snout. ...

“What is this?” That’s a question tourists to the Caribbean island of Antigua ask when handed a serving of pepper pot—a salty stew of okra and pig’s snout. This national dish of Antigua is not often an instant favorite for many visitors. But for homesick Antiguans living overseas, to find pepper ...read more

Denomination: Lutheran

Shouts From The Savior

Contributed by Brian Bill on Mar 19, 2018

The holiness of God recoils from even the smallest sin. When God the Father looked down and saw His Son on the cross, He didn’t see His Son; He saw the sin that He was bearing.

[Read these passages with lights off] Zephaniah 1:14-15: “The great day of the LORD is near, near and hastening fast; the sound of the day of the LORD is bitter; the mighty man cries aloud there. A day of wrath is that day, a day of distress and anguish, a day of ruin and devastation, a day of ...read more

Scripture: Mark 15:33-41

Denomination: Baptist

Success At En-Hakkore

Contributed by Babatunmishe Oke on Dec 8, 2019

God is able to surprise you with more than you require at any time

Babatunmishe Oke Blue Bell Pa 19422 530-630 pm • Oh Lord after the order of Samson, let all the ropes binding me, become as flax that have caught fire in Jesus’ name. • Oh Lord after the order of Samson, let all the bonds shackling my hands melt off by the fire of God in Jesus’ name. Judges ...read more

Scripture: Judges 15:1-19

Lessons From A Madman

Contributed by Larry Wolfe on Jul 6, 2009

An examination of the Demoniac of Gadara and his demon possession

"Lessons from a Madman" As a former alcoholic and drug-abuser, my attention was drawn to the account given in the Bible about the Madman, the demon-possessed man of Gadara (Mark 5:1-20). His attitude/actions, before the Lord delivered him from demon-possession and he was born-again, were ...read more

Scripture: Mark 5:1-20

Denomination: Independent/Bible

A Firm Foundation

Contributed by Pastor David T. Diskin on Jul 31, 2012

You can choose to build on the Rock of Jesus Christ or the Sinking Sand of this world, which will you choose?

A Firm Foundation Pray. If I were to ask you, What is the most important part of any structure, Any house, skyscraper, hospital building, etc. What would your answer be? And of course the answer would be its foundation. See, it doesn't matter how beautiful of a structure you ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 7:24-25

Denomination: Independent/Bible

From A Sob To A Song

Contributed by Daniel Habben on Nov 15, 2004

From a Sob to a Song: Learn from Habakkuk How the Lord Leads from Confusion to Calm

It started with four highjacked airplanes and three downed buildings resulting in the deaths of 6,000 people. How did you react when you first found out about the attacks? For me it was scepticism. It looked more like a movie than reality. When the frightful facts finally sank in I was reminded ...read more

Denomination: Lutheran

From 9 To 5 Series

Contributed by Scott Kircher on Jul 27, 2008

How to play your part in the workplace

Intro – Bumper Stickers Slide I am sure that you have seen the car bumper stickers that describe a persons view of their job. I owe, I owe, It’s off to work I go. I’m so broke that I can’t even pay attention. I am sure that there are many others, but the point is that there are many people who ...read more

Scripture: Ephesians 6:5-9

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Escape From Fear Series

Contributed by Carl Allen on Sep 9, 2008

Fear is not of the Lord, yet we often allow ourselves to be controlled by it and limit what God can do in our lives.

Escape from Fear Rev. 1:17-18 Series: Salvation from Destructive Emotions Intro Delivering humanity from fear is both Jesus’ mission and message. Certainly the problem of fear is a problem to be recognized in many lives. One of the most outstanding and surprising disclosures of stressful, ...read more

Scripture: Revelation 1:17-18

Denomination: Baptist

Rock: What God Can Do With A Broken Man/Woman

Contributed by Robert Garrett on Aug 8, 2005

This sermon shows us what God can really do with us when we come to him in and through our borkenness. If we want to be used by God we must first be BROKEN

INTRO. Two weeks ago we were challenged by individuals in our lives that have touched us by their character, their wisdom, their compassion, and their sensitivity to us. I introduced you to “Boss Man” Bro James M. Roberts, my parents, the character of Billy Graham. I also shared with you about ...read more

Scripture: Luke 5:1-11

Denomination: Baptist

Christ Our Anchor And Refuge

Contributed by Rev. Matthew Parker on Jan 22, 2012

If we practice now walking closely with Jesus, when things are going ok, then when the rough times come, we will be grounded to the Anchor and be safe in the storm

When was the last time you faced a real storm in your life? Think back about what you went through, and about how you got through that time of real difficulty. Today, we’ll give some serious thought to how it is we can weather the bigger trials that come our way. When we face hardship, when we’re ...read more

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Facing The Storms Of Life May Be Easier Than You Think.

Contributed by Gordon Mcculloch on Aug 13, 2023

Peter and experienced fisherman was trying to endure a bad storm, yet he went from fear and terror to hope and encouragement in an instant, and we can follow likewise, by keeping our focus on him and on success.

“Please join me in my prayer.” Let the words of my mouth, and the meditation of our hearts, be acceptable in your sight, O Lord, our strength, and our redeemer. Amen. (Ps. 19:14) Introduction: In today’s reading, we hear of Jesus walking on water, a reading we have heard many times before, but it ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 14:22-33

Denomination: Episcopal

From Whence To Where Series

Contributed by Terry Kemp on Jan 18, 2006

This is the first of a series that will focus on the important details of the wondrous story God is telling us through the Bible.

Series: THE STORY GOD IS TELLING Title: “From Whence to Where?” Introduction: A. It has been said that “everyone loves a good story.” 1. The enduring qualities of Aesop’s Fables and Grimms’ Fairy Tales are all the proof we need. 2. Who doesn’t remember Cinderella, Hansel and Gretel, Sleeping ...read more

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

To Walk On Water, You Must Get Out Of The Boat Series

Contributed by David Owens on Jun 12, 2018

The Christian life is supposed to be an adventure in which we walk by faith and step into the unknown. But we can't do that if our lack of faith keeps us in the boat.

Introduction: A. Once there was a tourist who was taking a tour of biblical sites, when he came to a beach on the Sea of Galilee, he saw a boat and a sign advertising, “FREE BOAT RIDE TO THE EXACT PLACE WHERE JESUS AND PETER WALKED ON WATER!!!” 1. He boarded the boat and enjoyed the ride to the ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 14:22-33

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ